Elks and T P A Drama Prompts Baseball Prank Night
An Elks Post D gathering at San Antonio Lodge No 216 features a playful mixup with T P A members. A mock baseball scene includes humorous signboards and a planned lineup led by Ed Steves and Ernst Steves among others, with bylaw spoofs and festive refreshments.
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Post D. Tt. P. A
San Antonio
Bop. O
Elks
T. P. Ax
R. Jackson
Hiceahaumens
Post D
Ed Sachs
Diamond
Arthur
Dave Schumann
Dr. Jackson
Baseball Committee
Elks Watlied
von Ley
The
Ed Steves
Ernst Steves
Ludwig Mahneke
Harry Wynne
Harry Moore
Dr. Burleson
Stephen Gould
H. Morris
Gummy Hamilton
Messrn
Tamaleville
Imust
Secretare Tak
Ed Everett’s List Plays and Stormy Baseball Tale
A muddled sports note describes Ed Everett selecting players with a salary arm, Ed Steves delivering the first ball and a fence shot, and Dave Schaumann predicting easy Travelers despite third base turmoil. Claude Holland Frank Arnold warn of home brew danger as plans falter amid stormy conditions and a late telephone message threads into the scene.
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Ed. Everett
Gummy Hamilton
Ed. Steves
Dave Schaumann
Claude Holland
Frank Arnold
Caben
Tod Dechman
Ruby Barrett
Elkomi
Moody plans sweeping reorganization of Navy Bureau
Special to the Sunday Light from Washington reports Secretary Moody proposing a major reorganization of the Navy Department. The plan shifts most bureaus under the assistant secretary with the chief of the bureau of navigation detailing all officers below flag rank. Chiefs fear it consolidates line power. July 1 is set for operation.
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Washington, D. C
Moody
Washington
Long
Navy Department
Bureau of Navigation
Special sale on harness this week
Special sale on harness items offered by E L Hofheinz at 504 E Houston. Harness sets and singles discounted with prices ranging from 4.95 to 19.00 for various styles and express options. Limited to this week only.
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L. Hofheinz
E. Houston
Teet proposes two new wards and four aldermen
The Weekly Record criticizes Alderman P Teet for introducing an ordinance to create two additional wards and four more aldermen. It notes the new offices carry an annual salary list totaling 70 000 dollars over four years and accuses Mayor Hicks' faction of benefiting friends and widening treasury access.
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P. Teet
Hicks
Treasury
Dry Texas towns pitifully quiet on Sunday doors
The piece notes Dal las Fort Worth and El Paso as dry, no saloons open last Sunday. It mentions locals who exhausted their canteens the night before and the suggestion that closed doors could push railways to offer Sunday excursion trains to San Antonio.
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Santone
Dallas
Fort Worth
Elo Paso
Texas
San Antonio
Cuba's public life shifts as natives replace Americans
Washington reports grimly that Cuba's new government is replacing American officials with native Cubans in public instruction, signaling a return to practices reminiscent of Spanish rule.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
New Republic of Cuba
Professor Shafer Given Cane By Students
Last Thursday marked Prof. I C Shafer's birthday as students at Alamo City Commercial College presented him with a fine cane. He offered a favor in return, and the spokesman requested he shave his moustache which he did, leaving him markedly altered yet still handsome.
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United States
Germany
Osnabruck
Wellmayer
Paria
Edward
Japanese War Office
Accountants’ Department
Earl of Clarendon
Hyde Park
Queen Anne
Clarendon
London
Ireland
Political scheme to transform fire department exposed
The Weekly Record criticizes Alderman P Teet for a proposed ordinance to retool the fire department into a political machine under civil service rules. The measure was not discussed at the last council meeting and is expected to resurface at the next session, described as a pet incubation that should be killed and buried.
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P. Teet
Weekly Record
Saloon Altercation Leaves Man Severely Cut on East Commerce
This morning at about 1 o'clock in a saloon on East Commerce street near Ickes store, Charles Hei gen sustained a deep gash to the right arm extending to the bone and was taken to the city hospital. George Halamuda was arrested on a charge of lighting.
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East Commerce Street
Ickes Store
Charles Heigen
George Halamuda
Colonel Jenkin's Funeral Arrives for Burial in Kuliimapo
A telegraph reports the remains of Colonel K He Jenkens arrived yesterday in Kuliimapo. The funeral is announced for the day in that city.
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Col. Jenkin
K. He Jenkens
Kuliimapo
Than City
Wide World Snapshots of Early 1900s Facts
A collage of global notes covers meat cattle averages, Vienna streetcars, prison inlays, gold coin proposals, forest growth, Nebraska stream records, Mexican city climate, a large iceberg, a long whale in the Mediterranean, a giant rat in England, London rail power contracts, Bengal wheat area drop, Palestine Russian schools, Sydney plague stats, English court lighting fines, New York weather shelter shifts, spider silk strength, New York subway progress, Persian ordnance factory, sea collar fashions, Lord Roberts carnivora house, Kiel crane, a North Carolina execution graveyard sale, and Calcutta landmark risk.
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Teheran
Royal Zoological Society of Ireland
Lord Roberts
Empire
Europe
Kiel
North Carolina
Calcutta
Ochterlony
Lord Curzon
Victoria Memorial
David Ochterlony
Sewing Machines for Sale at M. J. Hewitt's
New sewing machines and second hand sewing machines offered at M. J. Hewitt's located at 110 West Commerce Street with prices from 3.00 dollars and up.
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M. J. Hewitt
West Commerce Street
White silk blouse trends in 1910s fashion reveal airy summer wear
A feature on white fabrics celebrates white dominates wardrobes in summer styles. White silk blouses with sky blue sleeve caps and ecru lace insertions pair with white muslins and pique. Foulards in white with black or green patterns, black guipure edges, and gilt button accents create striking contrasts.
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Foulards
French and American Women in Dress Tastes
The Chicago Tribune notes American women favor neat, simple dress over theatrical display and French hats lose grotesqueness when linked to American taste. It argues taste is similar across cultures but differing life conditions shape dress, and French women would adopt American style if placed in similar circumstances.
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Tvomah
America
Chicago Tribune
Picture Hat with White Leg Horn and Irish Lace Trim
Describes a ladies hat featuring white leg horn with an edge brim draped in Irish lace. A hydrangea wreath with foliage covers the upper brim and black velvet strings add contrast.
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Leghorn
Elaborate season jacket described with lace and silver buttons
The taffeta jacket resembles a blouse with heavy trimming and broad shoulders. It features a stitched silk belt with tabs, box plaits, velvet ribbons, fringe tassels, a lace front facing, and a large lace collar with plaited sleeves finished by oxidized silver buttons and gaudy stones.
Strapping Styles Trend In Velvet Gowns
Strapping gains popularity as a new fashion, with panne velvet strapping on tucked taffeta gowns. The best look is achieved by crossing the straps in different designs and finishing the ends in diamond shaped points.
Crystal display highlights wines liquors cigars
An advertisement notes the Crystal shop at H. Dean & Co displays fine wines liquors and cigars with grooming and treatment emphasis.
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H. Dean & Co
Peat Yarn Invention Emerges From Germany
A German inventor spins yarn from peat as a new fiber source. Reports note glass and chinaware gain popularity in Rio de Janeiro while London plans to light widened bridges from the center.
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United States
Rio
Janeiro
London Bridge
New York Board of Health
Japans
Frankfurt
Peninsular
Bombay
Bitter Lakes
Suez Canal
House of Lords
House of Commons
Holland's Tea and Soffpre Store Ad
An advertisement lists Holland's Tea and Soffpre Store at 227 W Commerce St and mentions Phones Zink Shelly Undertaking Co at 219 St Marys St. The terse readout presents two local business notices with street addresses and services.
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Holland's Tea and Soffpre Store
W. Commerce St
Zink-Shelly Undertaking Co
St. Mary's Street
Negro Indicted for Alleged Assault Near St Hedwig
Furnest Thomson, a colored man, is jailed on rape charges after a grand jury indicted him for sexually assaulting a 14 year old Polish girl near St Hedwig. The victim Victoria Nickle identified him by stature and hair. arrest followed tracks and footwear match. Deputy Sheriff Trainer led the investigation with local deputies and a special deputy.
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Furnest Thomson
St Hedwig
Victoria Nickle
John Nickle
St. Hedwig
Adkins
Ste
Senate
Thomson
John J. Trainer
Adam Irvin
Ab St. Hedwig
Martin Mahula
Adolph Thomson
Cibolo
Vileit
Socialists Host Free Intertainment Event for Working People
A Sunday gathering at 112 Soledad Street hosted by the Trades Council and Socialist party offers free refreshments, speeches by C. N. Hughes and Honor B. Lurber, plus music from Theo Artat. The event aims to discuss day issues and welcomes all attendees on June 20 at 2:30 p.m.
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Trades’ Council Real
Soledad ‘Street
C. N. Hughes
Trades Council
Honor B. Lurber
Kerrcoutty
Texas
Fourteenth’ Congressional District
Socialist Party
Theo Artat
Stomach Woes Targeted by Annual Carrizo Water Cure
The article claims stomach trouble deaths exceed other ailments and promotes Carrizo water as a yearly remedy. It asserts the drink cleanses the system, heals inflammation, steadies nerves, and strengthens health, with all druggists selling it.
Children’s Day Observed by Evangelical Sunday School
The Evangelical Sunday School at Burnet and Chestnut streets observed Children’s Day this morning at 10 o’clock with English and German songs recitations and exercises. The Young People’s Alliance meets at 7:30 p m and the evening sermon follows at 8. Prayer meeting occurs every Wednesday night led by Pastor F Boake.
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Evangelical Sunday School
Burnet
Chestnut Streets
Young People’s Alliance
F. Boake
San Antonians Return From California Utah and Colorado Tour
A party of San Antonians who left two weeks ago on a tour of California Utah and Colorado returned Friday after a delightful trip. The group included Mr and Mrs William Appmann Mr and Mrs Mryc and Mrs Hermann Schuchard Mr and Mrs Gus Graebauer and Mrs Guenther visiting San Francisco Salt Lake City and Denver among the cities.
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California
Utah
Colorado
Mess Willian
Hermann Schuchard
Gus Graebauer
Guenther
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Denver
Card of Thanks from the Curtis Family
Card expresses heartfelt thanks to friends for kindness shown during the illness of beloved sister and wife, signed by the Curtis family led by W. H. Curtis.
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W. H. Curtis
Building Permits For Several Dwellings And Repairs
J Bailey seeks to build a two story six room dwelling on Cevallos Street for 1350 dollars. Nic Tengg plans to repair a shed on Crockett Street for about five dollars. T Walsh to erect a closet on Jackson Street for ten dollars. BK F Dodson to construct a five room dwelling on Hackberry Street for six hundred dollars.
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J-Bailey
Cevallos Streets
Nic Tengg
Crockett Street
T. Walsh
Jackson Street
F. Dodson
Hackberry Street
Mrs Evans Returns From San Antonio Visit to St Louis
Mrs K Evans returns to St Louis after a three month visit in San Antonio, accompanied by Mrs Fans nie Smith who will spend two months visiting friends in St Louis.
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K. Evans
San Antonio
St. Louis
Fans Nie Smith
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