Knights of Columbus Dedicate Hall at Camp Stanley
Knights of Columbus plan a Thursday dedication of a new hall at Camp Stanley with music by Bosth and LORd Cavalry bands. Speakers include Thomas Warwick Jr. on War Activities and Melville Marx on Called We Stand. James P. O Grien to preside. Various artists to perform between talks. Sgt David Robertson, 81, dies at Governor's Island as oldest U.S. Army veteran.
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Knights of Columbus
Standley
Bosth
Lord Cavalry
Thomas Jr. Warwick
Army
Camp Stanley
Melville Marx
Jewish Welfare Board
Medical Corps
Walling Hoel
Lue Tile
Mildred Wiseman
Josephine Lucchese
Charles TL
Anurehison
Santos
Franklin de Preg
Knights of
Cotunbus
Order
San Antonio
Qivesent
Welly Field
President and Mrs. Wilson Visit Col House Summer Home
The President and Mrs. Wilson left Washington last night for Manchester Massachusetts to stay over the weekend at Col M B House's summer home. They traveled about twelve hours by special train arriving about morning. The trip was kept secret by White House staff and correspondents and aimed to rest the President away from weighty decisions. Colonel House and Mrs Longe met the couple at the station with a few friends.
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Manchester
Mass
Lesidant
Mrs. Wilson
Col. . M. House
Washington
North Shore
Will Kost
Coanter
House
Washington, D
Wilson
Col
BK. M
White House
Alice
Massachusetts
Mouse
Wilken
Hoanse
Tlonge
Rally at Alamo Plaza Promises Large First Texas Infantry Rally
A recruiting rally and parade by the First Texas Infantry will be held on Alamo Plaza in front of the post office. Speakers include Judge Ward and Captains Vadine Shook and Steele with special music by an all-Shriner band and a local orchestra.
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First Texas Infantry
Alamo Plaza
Shriners
Mey
all-Shriner
Driver Survives Flaming Crash at State Fair
Barnes Oldfield, veteran racer, tried to lower the mile track record at the State Fair in Springfield ML. He skidded, hit the fence, and rolled over as his car burst into flames. Oldfield escaped unharmed though his hair was singed by the blaze.
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Springfield
Barnes Oldfield
Olifiel
McAdoo News on Excess Profits Tax Plan and War Levy
Secretary McAdoo told the House Ways and Means Committee that the treasury plan includes an excess profits tax with a war profits levy as a fallback in the new revenue bill. He predicts higher revenue and notes possible adjustments before passage. Also mentioned are aviation accidents at Kelly Field and Argentina’s navy expansion request.
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Washington, D. C
McAdoo
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Witchin
Kitchen
Ma. Kitchen
Bellingwell
Adaims
Kitchin
Creasury
Crensry Department PLC
Treaswry
Treasury Aine
McAdag Sai
Ford Industry
Hill Sul
Rainey
Iinoix
Carrey
Congress
Campitie
Wilson Jily
Congressional
Mev
Itehin
Chicago
Social Calendar Highlights Local Society and Events
Thursday social events include the Woman's Auxiliary at 8 o'clock on the lawn of Miss St. Owen at 919 Burnett Street, and Daughters of Isabella host a mothers evening in St. Mary's auditorium. Friday brings Gamma Sigma Chi at 3 30 p.m. with Adeline Jordan at 817 Hays Street.
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Woman's Auxiliary of
John's Episcopal Church
Daughters of Isabella
St. Mary's Auditorium
Gamma Sigma Chi
Adeline Jordan
Hays Street
Americans Call Xivray Fight Real One in France
American troops in France recall the June 16 action at Nivray as a real fight led by machine gunners, with six hundred Germans attacking in multiple columns. Two companies held the right flank while quick firers and brave aid by a persistent cook helped stop the assault, sustaining American defense amid heavy losses.
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Associated Press
France
Toul
Apremont
Seicheprey
Nivray
Niveay
Xnivray
Xivray
Dean
Maine
Doan
Ant
Wyckoff
T He Germains
German Front Reports Mixed War News and Legal Verdict
Berlin press dispatches relay varying notes of German setbacks on August 8 and cautious gains along the Western Front while American jurors convict Clarence Martin of defrauding schemes after seven hours deliberation. A Dallas defense handbook aims to train officers in France’s geography for Texas cantonments.
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France
Dallas
Tex
Texas
State Council of Defense
Huddleston Wins Ninth District Nomination in Alabama Primary
Alabama returns show Huddleston renominated by a wide margin in the Ninth district election. Governors’ race remains too close to call between Kilby and Brandon as vote counts continue. Prohibition backers claim a legislative majority and ratification of the national amendment seems likely as official tallies proceed.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Huddleston Wa
Mas I. Kilby
W. W. Brandon
Dutch Ships to Free 100000 Tons for U S Trade
Washington reports informal accord by the War Trade Board with the Dutch to release about 100000 tons of idle ships to supply sugar tin and quinine to the United States. The deal may permit 50000 to 100000 tons of sugar and other commodities, with the U S licensing exports and taking the sugar at current high prices.
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Washington, D. C
United States
War ‘Rade
Escaped Englishmen Describe Brutal German Captivity
British escapees found near Fismes recount near-starvation rations of bread from potatoes and thin vegetable soup in a German prison camp. They allege feed was scarce, beatings occurred for minor provocation, and wounded prisoners received little or no care.
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Werbert Bailey
London ‘Times
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
The
Public Ledger Co
Huglish
Germany
Fismes
Americas
Uruguay Strikers Killings Prompt Clash With Troops
In Montevideo two workers were killed and several wounded when strikers and troops clashed yesterday. The incident occurred amid escalating labor tensions and ongoing protests.
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Uruguay
Montevideo
Laborers eyed to cross river for U S work
Edward H. DeCelles of Washington D C, U S Labor Service rep, visited Eagle Pass to assess Mexican labor access for farms and industry. He met Senor Fresieres who promised aid, with a possible appointment this week. Officials including Gregory Burleson Culberson Garner reportedly favor Robertson for the federal district attorney post, while Henderson urged Townsend to withdraw.
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United States
Edward H. DeCelles
Washington, D. C
Laor Service
Eagle Pass
Dar Celles
Nen
Senor
Teodoro Fresieres
Gregory
Burleson
Culberson
Garner
Robertson
Hobby
W. of Townsend
Lpawnsend
Federal District Attorneyship
Robertson in Lead for Western District Attorney
Private advices from San Antonio indicate strongly that Robert Robertson will be appointed federal district attorney for the Western district of Texas following the death of Joi Campas. Washington recommendations support Robertson amid a forecasted succession.
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San Antonio
War Finance Corporation cuts rates on farmer loan advances
Washington Aug 25 The War Finance Corporation reduced the annual interest rate on short term advances to banks to finance farmers and merchants for marketing wheat and other crops. The move aims to aid crop movements and finance marketing efforts.
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Washington, D. C
War Finance Corporation
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Kaufman
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Kerrville
Corie Worden
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William James Lytle
William James Jr
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Lillian George
Helen Tenderson
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Lillian Fry
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Kelly Field Flying Department
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T Ie Field
Kelly and
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Santorn
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Woodhull
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Band of the
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T. Chandler
Dade KK
U. Minor
Bexar County Urivenueraining
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Hertzberg's Corner
Houston and St. Mary's Sts
Tondon ‘Times
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Vabile Ledger Co
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Berlin
Western Front
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Takal Anzeiger
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Vossische Zeitung
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