Publication Office on Travis Street
Publication Office Nos 509 511 Travis Street lies between Avenues C and D as stated.
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Travis Street
Avenues C and
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1916
Page
4
Spies stirred El Paso camps prompt new guard rules
The El Paso troop camps faced a spy visit from General Trevino's forces prompting stricter access limits. The piece argues broader lessons about American liberties and military readiness as censorship, discipline, and prompt volunteer response train militiamen for possible wartime demands.
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Trevino
el Paso
Columbus
New Mexico
Camp Wilson
Funston
Mule Funeral Drill Provokes Border Volunteer Call
A New York militia officer urged volunteers to bury a mule that died in line of duty near the border. He said the task was voluntary and remorseful, adopting an apologetic stance while shifting responsibility, addressing his entire command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pany
Solomon
Rio Grande
New York
Political Capital on Border Guards Complaints
Washington dismisses border guards complaints as Republican political ploys. War Department and General Bliss counter claims that troops along the border face hardship, noting they are healthier and better treated than Civil War or Spanish War troops. Real soldiers do not complain, while foes seek campaign capital.
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Washington
Wilson
Spain
War Department
Department
General Bliss
Republican
Mexico
Fire commissioner sues to recover fire suppression costs
New York fire officials cite heavy fire losses and cite a building owner who ignored department regulations. After a recent blaze the fire commissioner filed suit to recoup the costs of extinguishing that fire, seeking to deter noncompliance with safety rules and reduce future damage.
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New York
City seeks redress from negligent property owners to cut fire losses
The piece argues that building and fire prevention laws are often ignored and fines are nominal. It cites a New York fire commissioner's suit against a negligent owner as a precedent allowing neighbors to recover losses. If adopted widely, this could deter owners and reduce national fire costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Fire Commissioner
Navy Recruiting Display Buses Through Brooklyn
The big model of the Connecticut built at the navy yard is hauled on a motor truck to attract recruits. The piece urges Brooklyn’s young men to enlist, praising naval life as continuous education with opportunities under Daniel’s command.
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Navy
Connecticut
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Daniels
Brooklyn Eagle
Texas Graphite Plant Competes For World Lead
The Beaumont Enterprise notes a massive graphite and mining plant in Burnet County, claimed as the world’s largest. Ore from Texas mines will go to a refining plant in the east, signaling Texas as a durable graphite competitor after regional peace and war ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnet
Texas
Mexico
Europe
Beaumont Enterprise
Texas Grows Flowers But Imports Majority Of Demand
The Galveston Tribune notes Texas can grow flowers as well as any state yet imports about 90 percent of its blooms from others. It argues Texas soil fertility and ingenuity could meet most domestic demand with a homegrown flower industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
American Society of Florists
Galveston Tribune
More Money, Better Money in America
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes a surge in gold money as a standard of value, claiming daily additions of nearly one million dollars to national circulation. It explains Americans favor paper money, with yellowback bills, and asserts gold money makes up over half of total currency at about twenty dollars per person.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Execution of Captain Fryatt Will Not Help German Cause
The Galveston Tribune argues the execution of Captain Fryatt will not aid Germany's case with neutrals nor guarantee submarine immunity. It calls the act ruthless and predicts retaliatory measures and a possible return to no quarter from both sides.
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Fryatt
Germany
Galveston Tribune
Sky Line to Remain Static in New York City Plan
The Boston Globe reports New York City adopts a zone plan restricting new structures above a set height unless they provide larger light and air courts. Despite 26 pending plans on Tuesday for offices apartments lofts and hotels ranging 12 to 39 stories and costs from 200000 to 4700000 the city will pursue more rational development.
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New York
Bureau of Buildings
Boston Globe
Auto Is Best Road Agent in the Nation
A Galveston Tribune excerpt argues autos drive road development as crucial. It cites 2,445,664 US motor vehicles registered last year, with 18 million in fees funding roads and further bond-backed spending nationwide. It notes 5 million from Uncle Sam and 291,927 to Texas this year as modest yet helpful additions.
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United States
Uncle Sam
Texas
Galveston Tribune
Wilson and Texas Democracy in the Primary Fight
The Texas primary faces a likely clash over President Wilson as the Democratic nominee. Texas backed Wilson strongly at St Louis, with past influence and cabinet ties valued in the South. The senatorial race reflected anti administration lines, pitting exGovernor Colquitt against Senator Culberson amid Wilson support debates.
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Wilson
Texas
St. Louis
South
Lone Star
Colquitt
Culberson
Mr. Wilson
New Orleans Times-Picayune
East Africa War Geography: Smuts Crewe Fronts Mapped
A National Geographic war geography bulletin details British forces under General Smuts and Brigadier General Crewe operating in German East Africa from Tanga to Muanza and Usambara. It notes rail lines under construction, colonial treaties, and the strategic value of Tanga and Pemba with clove exports shaping regional stakes.
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East Africa Battle Front
Smuts
Tanga
Korogwe
Sir C. Crewe
Muanza
German East Africa
London
Frankfort
Germany
National Geographic Society
Tonga
Lake Kivu
Congo
Brussels
Berlin
Smut
Usambara
Lake Victoria
Nyanza
Zanzibar
Pemba
Cape Cod
Mombasa
In Time Supper Style for Elegant Sunday Meals
A guide to an informal Sunday supper with candlelight service rules matching luncheon. It describes a Chelsea service table setting with rock crystal glass lace and a miniature Roman fountain as centerpieces, and offers a light dainty menu for a refined, balanced meal.
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Chelsea
Speke Gulf at Pangani and Speke Obelisk Mentioned
The report notes German retirement from Pangani near its river mouth as General Smuts advances. Muanza lies 125 miles southwest of the British German frontier by Lake Victoria Nyanza. Speke Gulf honors John Hanning Speke, who located Victoria Nyanza as the Nile source and died hunting before a planned debate with Sir Richard Burton.
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Pangani
Smuts
Muanza
Sir Co. Crewe
Lake Victoria
Nyanza
Speke
John Hanning Speke
Nile
Kensington Gardens
London
Richard Burton
Victoria Nyanza
Lake Tanganyika
Egypt
Pinkie the White Rat Returns as King of Brown Rats
Pinkie the white rat returns to his old home and rests after a long tale. Reggie frees Pinkie from a neck ring and the brown rats search for their king. Pet steals the crown by slipping in, then joins the brown rat king life and Pinkie gains a new mate and stronger cage arrangement.
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Pinkie
White Rat
Pet
Reggie
Brown Rats
Also Mentioned on This Page
Texas Graphite
East Africa
Constance Clarke
Saratoga
International News Service
Japan
Russia
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