Great Sum Spent For Boys On Rhine
More than 200000 dollars of athletic equipment has been distributed through the Y M C A athletic department to the Third army in six weeks for recreation and training. Forty athletic directors have been assigned, with footballs, baseball gear, track and field items, and many suits supplied. The Y M C A has also distributed 1200 boxing glove sets and cooperates in A E F championship contests. Boxing bouts draw about 24000 men at Coblenz and 9000 at Neuwied weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Army
Rhineland
Water Makes Him Fat At Camp Travis
Cecil Boons of Raton New Mexico, eager to join the army, weighed in under the required limit by two pounds. He drank a lot of water before a second weigh in and gained three pounds, securing his enlistment at Camp Travis amid laughter from his aunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis
Lfe
Cecil Boons
Raton
N. M
Cecil
Camp Travis
Essary
A Father’s Foresight
A man recalls his father urging him to learn with the left hand. He explains that the advice aimed to prepare for potential loss of the right hand and to maintain capability with both hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Railroad Timetable Texas-Mexican Trains and Times
Train No 1 leaves for Corpus Christi at nine in the morning while Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Train Schedules for St Louis and Night Train Details
International and Great Northern services offer a fast daytime train to St Louis departing 10 45 a m and arriving at 7 14 29. A night train leaves at 9 p m and arrives at a late hour with connections noted for passengers.
Train schedule for Rio Grande and Eagle Pass
Train No. 1 runs from Laredo to Minera daily except Sunday, departing at 8 20 a m and arriving at 10 20 a m Train No. 2 runs from Minera to Laredo daily except Sunday, departing at 11 00 a m and arriving at 3 15 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Minera
Harsh Criticism From Alfred Noyes in New York
Alfred Noyes voiced sharp disapproval of a harsh critic in New York. He compared the critic’s work to a savagely frank dialogue between two villagers, noting a change in Gill Smith and Bill. The Chronicle Telegraph was referenced in the garbled report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Noyes
New York
Eritic
Gill Smith
Bill
Race Cup Challenge Ends in Striking Theft of Pride
A stranger challenges a jeweler to a race for a silver cup displayed in the shop. The jeweler pursues, but the challenger seizes the cup and wins the prize, leaving the jeweler in pursuit.
Lame Back Relieved with Liniment Advice
Apply Chamberlain's Liniment twice daily to the back at the seat of pain and massage the muscles thoroughly with each application to relieve a lame back.
Guster Veteran Now With Y M C A
Col. Theo W. Goldin a Custer veteran devotes time to Army Y M C A war work touring Southern camps. He had frontier roles as soldier scout and quartermaster clerk. He earned the Medal of Honor in 1876 for services in the Custer campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. W. Goldin
Custer
Seventh Cavalry
Army Young Men's Christian Association
Southern Military Department
Great West
Colonel Goldin
Battle of the Big Horn
Army
Fort Bliss
Presidio
Educational Bureau of the
Southern Department
Y. M
Goldin
Battle of the
Big Horn
Lie
Major Reno
Kansas City Association
Oklahoma
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma City
Congressional Medal of Honor
Commander Henry T. Allen commends Y M C A units in Ninetieth Division
Maj. Gen. Henry T. Allen praises the Y M C A team serving the Ninetieth Division during September 12 19. He thanks division secretary J W Nixon and notes nine canteen secretaries with infantry battalions and two who went over the top, commending F A Daves and B F Ford for valor and service. The letter from Griscourt highlights moral support and aid to wounded across medical stations to field hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T. Allen
Ninetieth Division
Texas
Oklahoma
J. W Nixon
The
Army
Nixon
Griscourt
F. A. Daves
B. F. Ford
Social Calendar Notes From Mrs Violet Oberteich
Mrs Violet Oberteicht society editor lists upcoming events and social engagements in the community calendar with contacts and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet
Oberteict Society
Wednesday Social and Bridge Gatherings at Local Halls
Parish Guild of Christ Church meets Mrs Shahady at 4 PM. Wednesday Auction Bridge Club hosted by Mrs E J Foster at 4 PM. Knights of Columbus Hall hosts social evening Fort McIntosh. Married Ladies Social Club meets Mrs W W MacGregor at 9:30 AM. Ladies Aid Society of Christian Church meets Mrs BE F Hamilton at 3:30 PM. W M A Baptist Church circles meet at 4 PM. Mrs John Martin entertains at bridge at 4 PM for friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. MacGregor
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
BE. F F. Hamilton
W. M. A. of the Baptist Church
John Martin
Bridge
L. A. Lafon
Misses Rodgers
Maude McKnight
Annie
Frances Alexander
Maria
Zara Mowry
Esther Hirsch
Mesdames Cogley
Buena
Witting
Wilson
Morton
Penn
Schwarts
B. M. Alexander
Tom Ley
Many Arrivals and Events Mark Laredo Week
Mr and Mrs Otto Withoff plan to make Laredo their home arriving Friday. Miss Carrie Wille of St Louis visits San Diego and Laredo before returning to St Louis. Mrs M I Rice to visit her daughter Mrs J A Burnett. Mr L L O Neill arrives from Mexico to join Armour company. Newcomers Nevins family join Mrs H D Shelby in the city. Mrs W M Bailey and Mrs S H Malone depart for Decatur Alabama. Kathryn MacGregor to visit sisters in Washington DC and New York City, away all summer. R A Millar set for summer motor trip to Seattle. Mr and Mrs F H Lusk head to Austin to visit relatives. Charles Tannenbaum learns son Charles safe from overseas. Ada Weindahl leaves for Oklahoma City. Miriam Chapter No 86 installs officers with Eliza Randolph presiding. Many officers listed. Past matron J A Burnett honored with jewel. she bids farewell. War Tax Social at E F Hamiltons with Christian Endeavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn MacGregor
Washington, D. C
Malcolm Jamison
New York City
Margaret MacGregor
Laredo
Miriam Chapter No
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Eliza J. Randolph
Texas
Belle O'Meara
Mary B. Arkles
W. M
A. Morrow
W. P
Adelina Thaison
A. M
Anna Muter
Esther
Eda Kehl
Martha
Lula Wilson
Electa
Lottie Everlot
Jos. C. Netzer
Sentinel
J. A. Burnett
Randolph
Burnett
Notable Birthdays Mark June Fourth Anniversaries
Constantin Angelescu Roumanian minister to the United States born in Bucharest 50 years ago today. Victor C Alderson president of the Colorado School of Mines born in Plymouth Massachusetts 57 years ago today. Henry F Moore long associated with U S Government biology born in Philadelphia 52 years ago today. Thomas D Sehall congressman from Minnesota born Reed City Michigan 42 years ago today. Catherine Waugh McCulloch Chicago lawyer suffrage leader born Hansomville New York 57 years ago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantin Angelescu
United States
Bucharest
Victor C. Alderson
Colorado School of Mines
Plymouth
Mass
Henry F. Moore
Biological Department
U. S
Philadelphia
Thomas D. Sehall
Minnesota
Reed City
Mich
Catherine Waugh McCulloch
Chicago
Hansomville
N. Y
Colorado Christian Endeavor Conventioneers Gather in Rocky Ford
Preparations are completed for the Colorado Christian Endeavor convention in Rocky Ford with a welcome demonstration tomorrow evening and sessions through Sunday. The program is described as one of the most attractive ever prepared for the state organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Ford
Colo
Christian Endeavor Socities of
Colorado
Odd and Interesting Facts and Comparisons
A collection of curious observations contrasts animal behavior with human history and economics. It notes the rat’s coexistence with humans, Russia’s czars’ fates, the sleep needs of brain workers, high earnings at United States Steel, and the relative nutritional value of wheat versus meat per pound.
Marines Land In Costa Rican Ports During Tinoco Crisis
Despatches report American marines have landed at Punta Arenas and Port Limon in Costa Rica amid the Tinoco government upheaval. Secretary Daniels questions whether any landing occurred as no confirmation has reached Washington authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costa Rican
Associated Preas
Washington
Costa Rica
Navy
State Departments
Daniels
Telegraphers Strike Sparks Western Union Walkout
Union telegraphers in Atlanta join a strike in sympathy with telephone operators who quit work earlier in the week. The June 4 action follows recent labor unrest across communications firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Union
Western Union
LAWS AFFECTING WOMEN IN NORTH DAKOTA TO TAKE EFFECT
North Dakota will see improved conditions for women workers as new laws take effect. The eight hour day for women in industrial work is established and a State welfare commission will have power to set minimum wages for women across industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. Db
North Dakota
World temperance congress opens in plan for worldwide prohibition
Day Washington June 4 Many prohibition advocates of international prominence gathered for a world temperance congress opening with the nineteenth annual Anti Saloon League of America convention. Delegates from principal countries join to discuss a global anti liquor campaign and tactics for nationwide prohibition enforcement as wartime repeal prospects are sidelined by league leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Anti-Saloon League of America
League
Congress
New Orleans Weather Forecast Tonight and Thursday Fair
The United States weather bureau forecast from New Orleans lists fair conditions for tonight and Thursday. The Times received the forecast via the Telephone Co. The report notes no precipitation and mild to moderate temperatures expected across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Telephone Co
Weather Observations at Fort McIntosh Report
Observations taken at Fort McIntosh for the 24 hours ending at 7 am today show a thermometer out of order, generalized wind from the north, and clear skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort McIntosh
Card of Thanks for Mrs Elisa de la Garza Bolleter
We express sincere thanks to all friends who assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved daughter and sister Mrs Elisa de la Garza Bolleter and to those who sent flowers at the funeral Mrs C G de la Garza and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisa de la Garza Bolleter
C. G. de la Garza
Council of Four to Rule On German Peace Proposals
Paris advices indicate the council of four will decide by Thursday on a reply to German counter proposals. Allied experts draft memos. Clemenceau favors little treaty change while some favor accepting the hundred billion marks indemnity. Germany drafts a memorandum denying war guilt and contesting allied charges. Austrian treaty reparations are reported complete. Berlin notes accuse French intrigue over a Rhenish republic, with occupation forces neutral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Council of Four
Clemenceau
Germany
Berlin
Angeiger
France
Rhine
Wilson
Austrian government rejects St Germain terms
Vienna reports the Austrian government has unanimously deemed the peace terms presented at St Germain on Monday unacceptable, according to Neues Abendblatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
St. Germain
Neues Abendblatt
Germans Brace Coastal Defenses Ahead of Emergencies
Paris June 4 German Defense Minister Gustav Noske toured coast defenses and ordered personnel to stand ready for emergencies a report to the peace conference indicates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gustav Noske
Hungarians Defeat Rumanians Near Theiss Front
Budapest dispatch reports Hungarian Soviet troops defeated Rumanians north of the Theiss severing communications between the Romanian and Czech fronts. Hungarians press along the line moving against retreating Czechs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Theiss
Budapest
Mongolian Autonomy Declared by Congress of East Siberian Cossacks
London reports that General Semenoff, leader of Cossacks in eastern Siberia, convened a congress which proclaimed the autonomy of Mongolia and elected Semenoff as grand duke of Mongolia. The wireless dispatch from Moscow confirms the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mongolia
London
Semenoff
Siberia
Moscow
Infantry Unit Migration From Newport News to Fort Worth
The 149th Infantry will depart Newport News Saturday and reach Fort Worth the following Wednesday after stops at Beaumont and Houston, announced at Camp Bowtie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Newport News
Beaumont
Houston
Camp Bowtie
General Smith Arrives with 1st Division Dovdons Forces
New York June 4 Major General William Smith commander of the 1st division landed aboard the transport Patrician with nearly 10 000 men. The force includes the 132d 133d machine gun battalions the 111th field signal battalion the 36th division headquarters and motor transport detachments. The cruiser St Louis also arrived with 1500 members of ambulance actions and transport corps units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Smith
1 Fth
Patrician
Fsrst
111Th
St. Louis
Navy Cuts Enlisted Force To 250000 By July 1
Boston Maia June 4 Navy department orders shrink the entire enlisted force to 250000 men by July 1. The measure affects all ranks and aims to streamline manpower based on strategic needs and budget constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Maia
Navy Department
Germans press between the Aisne and Ourehq fronts
On June 4 German forces advanced between the Aisne and the Ourehq as French and American troops pushed to force the enemy to pull back across the Marne. The Norwegian steamship Eidsvold was torpedoed by a German submarine off the Virginia Capes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aisne
Ourehq
United States
Marne
Eidsvold
Virgina Capes
No Food Shortage After the Harvest
Paris June 4 The American delegates report that governments have guaranteed wheat prices to farmers and subsidized bread, suggesting commerce in wheat will stay government controlled next year with little private trading. They believe centralized European distribution need not continue as there will be no food shortage after the next harvest. The last food ship will depart America late in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Associated Press
Paris
America
Atlantic City Doctors Gather for National Medical Meeting
Physicians from North America and Europe converge on Atlantic City for the annual American National Association convention. The week features eminent experts, forum discussions, and focus on medicine and surgery postwar developments. Delegates include U S Public Health Service and military medical corps representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
North America
American National Association
Europe
United States Public Health Service
United States Army and Navy
World and Local Religious and Political Meetings Noted
Today marks the 40th anniversary of Rt. Rev. J F F Regia Canevin in Pittsburgh. Jews celebrate Shavuot worldwide. The 46th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada opens in Hamilton. Nebraska Wesleyan University hosts commencement with Bishop Edwin Hughes. Pennsylvania convenes to approve the League of Nations covenant in Pittsburgh. Democratic leaders of New Mexico meet in Albuquerque to plan for the campaign. Western Canada labor delegates convene to organize One Big Union. The Prohibition movement opens in Washington under the Mint Sl aa n League. Episcopal leaders in Chicago propose a national committee to mobilize church members in a mind and conscience awakening effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. FF. Regia Canevin
Pittsburgh
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church In Canada
Hamilton
Ontario
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Edwin Hughes
Pennsylvania
Homer 8
Cummings
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Western Canada
Calgary
Minti- Saloon League of America
Washington
Episcopal Church
Chicago
Personal notices from the city and visitors in town
H. Lewis left this morning for Corpus Christi after a short visit. Pratt and James Breeding, leading cattle men from Enecinal, are in town for a brief business visit. Judge G A Welhausen of La Salle county visits and stays with his daughter Mrs Alfred Matthews.
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H. Lewis
Corpus Christi
Pratt
James Breeding
Enecinal
G. A. Welhausen
la Salle County
Alffred Matthews
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Col. Theo. W. Goldin
A’ B. Gale
Freddie
Sara Leal
Harold and Stanton Evans
Peter and John Parker
Richard Shoemaker
Dan Derby
Dan Ilickey
Zenalda Leal
M. Shahady
Freddie Gale
Mrs. Otto Withoff
Carrie Wille
Harry Shelby
San Diego
H. D. Shelby
L. L. O'Neil
Mexico
Armour Company
J. F. Nevins
Nevins
S. &E. Woods
W. M. Bailey
S. H. Malone
W. Y. Bunn
Decatur
Alabama
R. A. Millar
Seattle
F. H. Lusk
Austin
Clarence Jackson
Charles Tannenbaum
Charles
Ada Weindahl
C. E. S. Installation
E. F. Hamilton
Christian Endeavor Society
Christian Endea
Vorers
Odd
Russia
United States Steel Corporation
Glemengeau
Austria
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