Relieved by Gen Duncan as division dissolves maneuvers
General Hoyt relinquishes command as Washington dissolves the provisional maneuver division. Brig. Gen. Duncan takes over the troops in the camp and some units join the Department of Texas while others transition to the Department of the Lakes.
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Duncan
Ralph W. Hoyt
Joseph W. Duncan
Department of Texas
Washington
Provisional Maneuver Division
Hoyt
James A. Higgins
St. Paul
Department of the Lakes
Department of Dakota
Department
John T. van Orsdale
Leon Springs
Ladd
Eugene F. Ladd
Provisional Division
Wright
San Antonio
Signal Corps
B. D. Foulois
William D. Chitty
Quartermaster Department
Conrad
Julius T. Conrad
Third Cavalry
Galveston
Harry E. Wilkins
Chicago
Daniel E. McCarthy
Arthur W. Wale
Purpose of Division Army Maneuver in Texas
The Associated Press reports General Carter says the Texas troop assembly created a single massive military unit, the first since the Civil War. He calls the operation invaluable, noting it cost far more than the project’s worth and that it united all branches of the modern army.
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Associated Press
Washington
Texas
Carter
United States Army Tests Balance of Branches in Texas Maneuvers
The army tested the balance of infantry cavalry artillery and support services to form a unified mobile force. General Carter reported that a perfect unit emerged, guiding future plans to create divisions representing the army on a war footing. Wireless telegraphy enhanced cavalry scouting with a portable back carried gadget and a small steel mast for antennas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Texas
Department
United States Army
Signal Corps
Breckenridge Tract Offered at Much Less Than An Acre
The article notes a Breckenridge tract offered for far less than a full acre, highlighting a reduced price compared with standard land units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breckenridge
Wood Cannot Fix Date for Fort Sam Houston Visit
General Wood says he cannot set a date for visiting Fort Sam Houston due to uncertainty of Secretary Stimson's movements. The purpose of his tour is less clear after the dissolution of the maneuver division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wood
Fort Sam Houston
Stimson
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Opens New Office
The Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone company opens its six story central plant for inspection by the public with an opening and housewarming lasting through Wednesday and Thursday. Hours are 8:30 to 10:30 each evening. Officials host guests then employees guide through departments and explain operations. An orchestra is planned and refreshments served. Old Settler of Taylor Dead. Mrs Sarah Vance, 69, Taylor pioneer and widow of I W Vance, died at her son Bert Vance s home. Survived by David Lee Vance E J Ashton E E Haley Bert Vance I E Vance Burial in city cemetery today.
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Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
United States
Taylor
Tex
Sarah Vance
Bert Vance
I. W. Vance
David Lee Vance
E. J. Ashton
Utica
Ind
E. E. Haley
Houston
I. E. Vance
San Antonio
Land Offered Cheap Near Fort Sam Houston
Congressman Slayden submitted a map to the war department showing land a mile beyond the tract under consideration for an addition to Fort Sam Houston has sold for one thousand and twelve hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Slayden
War Department
Fort Sam Houston
Bomb Explodes at Victor Jensen Electrical Plant Southside
A dynamite blast partly destroys the Victor Jensen Electrical Supply plant on the Chicago southside. Windows within a block shattered, rear of building wrecked, damage over 2000 dollars. Police seek two men seen near the factory before the explosion, with union involvement suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Victor Jensen Electrical Supply Company
Ruling Declares Turtle Doves Insect Eating Birds
State Fish and Game Warden Dyche classified the turtle dove as insect eating, barring killing by sportsmen in Coffeeville Kansas. A justice court jury discharged Fred Reddick for violating the order, while Dyche did not attend to explain his classification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Coffeeville
Kans
Cyche
Fred Reddick
Dyche
State Sportsman's Association
Busy Bonds Arrive for Signature in Lockhart Texas
County Judge George W. Kyser starts a busy day as 150000 road improvement bonds sit on his desk for signature. He will sign and check them then send to Austin for state registration. Afterward the bonds go to Lockhart National Bank which bid them in at the issuance election, the first time a local bank has purchased such bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhart
Texas
George W. Kyser
Kyser
Austin
Lockhart National Bank
Palmer named delegate to International Mary Farming congress
H F Palmer of Jericho Donley county Texas appointed by Governor Colquitt as an additional delegate to the International Mary Farming congress meeting in Colorado Springs October 16 to 20. The governor has previously named a list of delegates showing Texas interest as an agricultural state.
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Texas
Austin
Tex
H. F. Palmer
Jericho
Donley County
Colquitt
Colorado Springs
Colo
Flesh Forming Food Samose Promises Quick Health Gains
A commercial pitch from King Pattison Drug Co claims Samose increases weight in the first week and restores strength and health for the weak and sick. It guarantees refunds if unsatisfactory and states the product builds flesh in children and women, strengthening all body organs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King-Pattison Drug Co
Small cities Texas show manufacturing gains in Tyler Temple San Angelo
Census summary reports Tyler San Angelo and Temple show healthy manufacturing growth with Tyler registering 107 percent in capital invested and 8 percent in value of products. Temple has 26 establishments and 1 346 000 in value of products, San Angelo 23 establishments and 318 000 in value, while notes on per establishment averages and product values are provided.
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Tyler
San Angelo
Temple
Engagement Announced for Newport Social Couple
Mil dred Sherman of Newport announces her engagement to Ralph Frances Julian Stoner of England. Miss Sherman is 23, granddaughter of the late Mrs. John Carter Brown, and inherits millions. Lord Camoys, 27, is the groom to be, and the couple met at a New York wedding attended by Lord Decies and Miss Gould with Lord Camoys as usher.
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Associated Press
Newport
R. I
Mildred Sherman
William Watts Sherman
Ralph Frances Julian Stoner
Campus
England
Lord Decies
Miss Gould
New York
Lord Camoys
Miss Sherman
John Carter Brown
Attorney General to File Report on Electrical Trust Probe
Austin Tex August report outlines findings from a recent investigation into the electrical trust. Attorney General Lightfoot and Assistant Walthall gathered substantial material in a short period as they prepared the inquiry for the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Lightfoot
Electrical Trust
Walthall
Jewish Literary Club Meets at Red Men's Hall
The Jewish Literary club held a meeting at Red Men's hall with many members present. President Leon Henry led discussions naming committees for entertainment and building and announced an October debate on Judaism with team members from the group.
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Jewish Literary Club
Red Men's Hall
Leon Henry
Theresa Arbetter
B. A. Wiedermann
Sarah Bramson
Israel Hahn
Fannie Berger
Joe Brown
Ben Adler
William B. Weininger
Morris Novich
Alterman
Louis Schwartz
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Cough Remedy
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound advertised as effective for coughs and colds for children and adults. It contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is sold in a yellow package. The ad urges to refuse substitutes.
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Foley
Postal Savings Bank to Open in Seguin in September
Word from Washington reports a postal savings bank will open in Seguin Texas on September 4. Local citizens have long watched the project and hope the bank will be a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Bank
Seguin
Tex
Washington
Tour by Sir Henry Blosse and Lady On Bold American Car
Sir Henry Blosse, a landowner in Ireland, and Lady Blosse begin a cross country automobile tour in an American car bought during their visit to the United States. They aim to drive to San Francisco via a roundabout route, return by the southern route, and reach Savannah for the Thanksgiving Day automobile cup race. They left New York yesterday at 9 am, having previously traveled parts of the route by stage coach on their first U.S. visit twenty five years ago.
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Albany
N. Y
Sir Henry Blosse
Ireland
Lady Blosse
New York City
New
New York
Sir Henry
Ground Break Preparations for New Becktown Building
Preparations were completed today for the breaking of ground for a two story brick building on Lott street in front of the Lane hotel belonging to A. E. Beck the undertaker. Ross and Shall of Yoakum have the coach and expect to complete the building soon. Mr Beck will move his business to the new brick building when completed.
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Yoakum
Tex
Lott Street
Lane Hotel
A. E. Beck
Ross & Shall
Beck
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