Officers for New Army From Ranks Plan More Student Camps
Washington Aug 29 Enlisted men of the national army national guard and regular army will be given every opportunity to fit themselves for commissions The policy to take no more officer candidates from civil life for the second series of officers training camps has completed Thereafter all officer needs will be found in the ranks of various branches of the army An officers school will be established at each divisional training camp Men from the ranks with special qualifications will be sent there With French and British officers on duty at such camps a route to courses will be opened The divisional camps will be the third series of camps to supply commanders for the war effort No preferential admission will be granted to men from civil life except a few denied admission to other camps may be allowed in the third series
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Washington
National Army, National Guard Regular Army
Sneh
Car Department
Elwilive
Wilsons Message Electrifies Russian Conference
Moscow August 29 President Wil lson pledged American aid to new Russia with all moral and material power. The note drew thunderous cheers from delegates after hours of deliberation. The hall fell silent as the message arrived at midnight then exploded in unity across cadet party members and others, signaling rare concerted action.
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Moscow
Wilson
America
Russia
Fmid A &i
Con Rence
More Negroes to Houston in face of riot
Houston Aug 28 More negro troops are to be sent to Houston despite rioting of negro regulars last week Maj Gen George Bell Jr in charge said I can control them and will not recommend sending them elsewhere There will be no further trouble Horton returned to normal after martial law was lifted saloons reopened arm shops allowed to sell ammo patrols removed armed guards no longer stationed on streetcars
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Houston
Tex
George Bell, Jr
Eighth Sinois
Bell
Horton
George Beil, Jr
Local Promoter Sims Die After Mob Attack
York South Carolina August 25 2W T Sims a megro promoter died today after being dragged and beaten by a mob of whites and ne groes opposing the draft near here. He died from injuries sustained in the mob assault. In Chicago two men were shot to death at Winslow Brothers Iron Works as they left the plant payroll injury and money stolen by five assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
S. C
T. Sims
Megro
Sims
Chicago
Winslow Brothers Iron Works
Million Testaments for Troops Ordered by NRA Unit
An order for one million khaki pocket Testaments for American soldiers and sailors has been placed by the National War Relief Commission of the American Library Association with the military effort in mind. The item aims to provide compact Bibles for troops. The project reflects wartime morale and religious support initiatives during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National War Atecunee
M.C. A
Catholics Hold Big Meeting in Kansas City
About seven thousand worshippers including many out of towners witnessed one of the area’s largest religious observances. A grand procession of 150 clergy and dignitaries led by papal delegate Most Rev John Bonzang opened the sixteenth annual convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies. Mass was celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Archbishop Hana delivering the sermon and a papal blessing given at the end.
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Kansas Cie
United States
Weat Twelfth Street
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
John Bonzang
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Kansas City
J. M. Sheridan
Springfield
Knights of Columbus
West Twelfth Street
Washington Street
Evee
John W. Kevesx
St. James Church
Edward J. Hana
San Francisco
Devonian Liner Crew Saved Says State Dept Messages
Washington reports the torpedoed Leyland liner Devonian crew has been saved including several Americans, per State Department messages issued today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Thackerville deputy shot and beaten near Ardmore
John Scott, deputy sheriff at Thackerville, Okla., was shot, beaten, and dragged from a moving train by bootleggers near Ardmore. His injuries are not serious. A separate note says Senator Gore’s Chickasha speaking invitation for September 13 was canceled by the county fair board due to potential discord. Major General Pershing orders a general purchasing board in Paris with a chief purchasing agent directing allied procurement. The Rev Braet W. Shurtief, Boston native and longtime Teodor in the Paris Latin quarter, died of heart disease at his home.
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John Scott
Thackerville
Ardmore
Senator Gore
Chickasha
Grade County Fair
Ancotation
Fair Board
Pershing
Paris
Braet W. Shurtieff
Boston
Teodor
Parle Latin Quarter
Eo Praages
Wilson tightens export controls to limit trade with neutrals
President Wilson issued a sweeping order barring shipments to most neutral countries without license and broadening prohibitions to include cotton meats sugar and most export goods to Germany and its allies. The move aims to deny the enemy any economic benefit and shifts administration from the Commerce Department to the export administrative board led by Vance McCormick.
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Washington
Wilson
America
Germany
Sonight
Treaasury
Department of Commerce
Export Administrative Board
Vance MecCornick
Shell kills 2 at Fort Sill in accidental explosion
At Fort Sill Oklahoma Privates Solon and James Kelley of Battery A Second Missouri Field Artillery were killed when a shrapnel shell exploded on the Cantonment range during the unit first meal at the post The injured Privates Oakley Bloomer McGrew and Raymond Rose all from Kansas City were taken to the military hospital where Oakley needed leg amputation Army physicians said the blast likely came from an abandoned shell no longer used since early 1996 creating confusion over the cause and the wrecked mess hall
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Fort Sill
Solon
James Kelley
Second
Missouri Field Artillery
Oklahoma Post
Oakley
Bloomer, McGrew
Rayvymond Rose
Kansas City
Nelson
Kelley
Military Hospital
Ken
Army
Trieste civilians evacuate city amid Austrian orders
Across multiple fronts in Europe reports describe civilians in Trieste evacuating under Austrian orders as Italian troops push the Austrians back. In Langemarck British forces push forward amid German counterattacks while Russians retreat east of Czernowitz as Germans and Austrians attack. French gain near Verdun with prisoners taken, and Italians advance slowly around Monte Santo toward the border, while Romanian forces hold their ground northwest of Sovela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Newa
Zurich
Switzerland
Rome
Trieste
Austria
Petrograd
Boyany
War Office
Czernowitz
Bukowina
Verdun
Mormon Farm
la Vhaume Wood
Branmont Heights
Beaumont
Monte Santo
Gorizia
Upper
Carniola
Cadorna
Tolmino
Carso
Romanian
Sovela
Mail for Student Officers at Fort Sheridan Training Camp
Fort Sheridan announces mail addresses for students at the second officers reserve training camp. All mail should be addressed to Mr. John tek Com 14th Sensiae Training Regiment Fort Sheridan Ill. Students from Missouri Kansas and Colorado join the Fourteenth regiment unless they choose the coast artillery in the Eleventh Regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sheridan
John Tek
Sensiae Training Regiment
Fort Sheridan, Ill
Missouri
Kansas
Colorado
Coast Artillery
There Is No Crocker Land Discovery in Arctic
Sidney Nova Scotia August 27 Donald B MacMillan and his Arctic expedition aboard the Neptune arrived after four years in the Polar regions He confirmed Peary reports that Crocker Land does not exist and had been rumored to be sighted during the North Pole dash MacMillan was one of Pearys Wentonarte on that historic voyage and dismissed the Crocker Land claims with his arrival in port
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Sidney
N. S
Donald B. MacMillan
Neptune
MacMillan
Peary
North Pole
Crocker Land
War Dog Division to France Gift of One Thousand Dogs
Aug. 28 in Washington and San Francisco report that America will deploy a war dog division to France. Secretary of War Bakero approves a plan from Idaho senator Brady to accept a thousand dogs for military training. Jack Cudahy, former Omaha and Kansas City resident, enters Presidio reserve training camp.
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U. 8
Womahington
America
France
Bakeroday
Sensior Brady
Idaho
Jack” Cudahy
Army Camp
San Francisco
Jack” Tudahy
Omaha
Kansan City
Sicphael Cudahy
Presidio
Nebraskan Killed by Lightning Near Adams
Beatrice Neb Aug 25 One Werner of near Adams Neb was killed by lightning at Haxtun Col while landing a gun tractor in a field. His father who was near him caught him as he fell from the engine dead He was 19 years old.
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Beatrice
Neb
Werner
Adams
Haxtun
Col
Shortage of One and Two Dollar Bills Across Banks
A widespread shortage of one and two dollar bills grips banks nationwide. Banks seek relief from the treasury but face limited reserves in vaults, preventing full satisfaction of demand.
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Treasury
Three Drowned in Washita River at Lindsay
In Lindsay Oklahoma on August 27 Miss Ruby Monday and Samuel Loyd age 31 and Oscar Sls age 39 were drowned while in the Washita river. The incident involved an unidentified boat and the victims were found in the water by responders.
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Washita
Lindsay
Ruby Monday
Samuel Loyd
Oscar Sls
Eles
Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA
Mrs M A Norfolk visited Kansas City Monday evening for an extended stay. Lieut W W Schwartz returned Tuesday from a visit in Washington DC.
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M. A. Norfolk
Kansas City
Lieut
W. W. Schwartz
Washington, D. C
Sanol Eczema Cure Promises Clear Complexion Now
An advertisement claims Sanol Eczema Prescription provides a perfect complexion by curing skin eruptions. It touts the product as a household remedy and a skin tonic available at the local drug store with a trial to convince buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ady
Vacationland Lakes Offer Ideal Summer Retreats
Vacationland Lakes presents inviting summer escapes across Canada, New England, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Readers can camp, sail, golf, dance, boat, fish, or simply rest amid hundreds of accessible spots.
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Canada
New England States
Michigan
Wisconsin
Early Start Guides Better Year and Accommodations
An exhortation urges readers to begin planning soon for improved well being and better lodging. It emphasizes selecting a destination early to secure favorable accommodations and maximize yearly benefits.
Farm rental wanted for 160 or 200 acres with water
A farmer seeks to rent a farm of 160 or 200 acres that has good improvements and reliable water. He offers best references and requests interested parties to address “FARMER” in care of this office.
For Sale Granite Harvester Oil and Bulls
For Sale includes Granite Harvester Oil by E. B. Vaughan and Shorthorn yearling bulls offered by T. B. Campbell. Wanted names of young people likely to learn telegraphy or business branches. pay half-cent per name. Mail list to Business University, Marshall, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business University
Marshall, Mo
For Sale or Trade Pedigreed Pigs and Puppies VAUGHAN
For Sale or Trade. Six Durock Jersey pigs and two pedigreed White Collie puppies offered by E. B. Vaughan dated August 3, 5. Cites location VAUGHAN.
Hinesley’s Confection Seeks Knitters for Red Cross
Sweet Cream unit advertises good price paid. Hinesley’s Confectionery of Lexington Missouri lists contact phone 64. A charity appeal seeks 200 women to knit for the Red Cross, calling Mrs Geo Wittenberg at phone 426 for details.
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Hinesley's
Lexington, Mo
Red Cross
Geo
Wittenberg
Wanted Girl to Work at Hinesleys Confectionery
Job notice seeks a girl for daily work at Hinesleys Confectionery. No other details provided about duties or contact.
Wanted: A girl to do studio work
A brief help wanted notice seeks a female applicant for studio work. The ad directs interested individuals to apply at once to J. O. Coffin.
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J. 0
Coffin
Man seeks farm work call WM. M. Hanrahan Morris Hotel
A man with a family seeks employment on a farm and asks to contact WM. M. Hanrahan at the Morris Hotel for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. M. Hanrahan
Morris Hotel
Fresh milk and butter milk sale ad
An advertisement lists fresh milk and butter milk with a contact phone number 330 for inquiries or orders.
Grapes For Sale By John Chamberlain
Grapes in any quantity offered by John Chamberlain. Address appears at E G Reid fifth street near Plum and residence at corner of 15th and South streets. Inquiries may be made at Traders Bank.
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E. G. Reid
5Th Street
Plum
15Th
Traders Bank
John Chamberlain
For Sale Estate of Mike Holwell and Pianos
Two houses and eight lots belonging to the estate of Mike Holwell are offered for sale by executor L. D. Lesueur. Also offered are three upright pianos at bargain prices with one nearly new for 100 dollars and another for 50 dollars, with viewing by Miss Elizabeth Graves at 111814 Main Street or by phone 810. Mrs. M. D. Wilson departed Monday for a visit in Chicago.
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Mike Holwell
Elizabeth Graves
Main Street
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Mary Meisenhelter
Odessa
Ernest Schaal
the State Normal School
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Fletcher
C. B. Kingery
Chicago & Alton
A. Vermillion
Higginsville
St.Louis
Granite Harvester Oil
E. B. Vaughan
Shorthorn
T. B. Campbell
E. B, Vaughan
Hinesley’s Confectionery
L. D. Lesueur
M. D. Wilson
J. L. Peak
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