Germany Faces New Frontline Difficulties Abroad
London dispatch reports German military setbacks and Allied momentum as observers assess the war's course. Posts from Spain Bulgaria Austria and Russia indicate instability, with concerns over Bolshevik authority and potential German options. Frontline leaders debate delaying engagement and maintaining initiative through winter while Foch resists yielding sectors or shifting focus to Italy.
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Germany
Bulgaria
Ferdinand
Austria
Russia
Lenine
Trotzky
Helferich
Bolsheviks
Ukraine
Moscow
Vossische Zeitung
Pall Mall Gazette
Agitnon
Army Personalities at Fort Sam Houston Commitments and Transfers
Army personnel movements reported from Fort Sam Houston include Col. Fitzhugh Lee of the 76th Infantry en route to Camp Lewis to join his regiment. Col. C. G. Sturtevant of the 8% Infantry traveling to Camp Veauregard, La., to assume command. Other notes mention promotions and assignments involving Eugina Burn of the 28th Battalion United States Guards, First Lieut. Paul Run Action assigned to the Win Watiniion unit, and Col. Charles HH Errington ordered to board for promotion examinations. Col. John R. Sanford, promoted to colonel, left Camp Travis for Camp Beauregard, La., after serving as senior drill master. Lieut. Col. CF Severson reported to take command of the Eighteenth Divisional Train, with Lieut. Martin Griffin and Second Lieut. Willan R. Kelly joining units at Fort Sam Houston.
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Fitzhugh Lee
76Th Infantry
Fort Sam Houston
Camp Lewis
Walh
Menger Hotel
C. G. Sturtevant
Camp Veauregard
Eugina T. Burn
Fort
Sam Houston
United Starey Guards
National Army
Fort Saw Houston
Paul Run
X. A
Win Watiniion
US 8
Mai
Oto Trenkle
U. S. Guard
NL A
40Th Hatler
G. & Guard
Fort Biss
Jehn RK. Sanford
Camp
Yravia
Camp Beauregard
Martin Griffin
Cod, Leherens
Willan R.kelly
Wort Samoust
United States Guards
Square Deal Pickets. 5 Cent Shoe Shines Set at Two Brackenridge Stands
The Square Deal Association won consent to place military pickets before two Brackenridge Park stands to curb soldier trading. It set 5 cent shoe shines daily, fixed ice cream sundae prices, and urged municipal shining parlors if vendors fail to comply. Rent audits and settlements followed, with several complaints dropped or adjusted after association review.
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Square Deal Association
Brackenridge Park
Square den Association
Re Estate
Amy Min
Association
Aid
Mexico replies to Britain slams U S oil interests
Washington reports Mexican note on oil decree intensifies taxes and possible confiscation for foreign owners. Officials say Aguilar’s reply mirrors the original policy and may hasten enforcement within days, despite U S attempts at amicable adjustment and diplomatic protest.
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Washington, D. C
Mexico
Aguilar
State Department
United States
King Bestows Honors At Front As War Effort Praised
King George visits Amiens and Villers-Bretonneux in France and reviews battlefield action. He awards decorations to officers including General Byng and General Munro and knighted General Debouey. The king also salutes American and French troops for their performance.
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France
King George
Amiens
Villers-Bretoments
Byng
Mmunmtr
Debouey
Bath
Admiral Behneke Named Chief of Navy Succeeding Capelle
Amsterdam reports Vice Admiral Behneke is appointed state secretary to the German admiralty and vice chief of naval staff. Berneke will replace Admiral von Capelle as minister of marine, who took the post in March 1916 after von Wirpitz. Prior reports suggested Capelle's retirement and Holtzendorff had resigned as head of the admiralty staff following a submarine failure apology.
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Amsterdam
Behneke
Weser Zeiting
Bremen
Ue Way
Naval General Staff
Berneke
Admiral von Capelle
Admiralty
Marine
Ministry of Marine
Admiral von Wirpitz
von Caspelle
Dr Evans Named Health Officer
Eagle Pass Texas Aug 15 At one meeting of the county commissioners court Dr A W Evans was appointed health officer of Maverick County at a salary of 4200 dollars a year. Dr Evans who has been a resident of Eagle Pass for many years succeeds Dr Charles
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Dr. Evans
Eagle Pass
Tex
County Commissioners Court
A. W. Evans
Maverick County
Charles
Travelers Cigar Shop Ad Takes Notice
Targer, an old resident, resigns leaves the lattice at The Travis Club Cigar. Advertises at the Trav elers Cigar Shop on Avenue C in an urban notice.
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Targer
Travis Club
Travelers’ Cigar Shop
Avenue C
Ady
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Hmador
Rees
Charles Rees
AL Rees
Banmini
MD Sten Rees
Yass
Moora
Tru
Arcel
Gasoline Union Auto Supply Co
N. Flores St
Sntonio
Texas
Trent
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Q. M. C. Worthat Houston
Board of Officers
Gude
J. Breitenbach CO
New York
Pat
Iosaly
Hudson
WM. Steinhardt Hudson Distributor
Crockett Automobile CO
Hudson Cars
Great Britain
U. S
Calomel
Ilotabs
King
Byng, Plummer
Debency
Knights of the Bath
Vince
Reg Rogehusna
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Behncke
Capelle
von Tirpitz
Wright Bros
Crockett
Soleaze St
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San Antonio Loan & Trust Co
West
Commerce Street
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