Romania Hesitates as Balkan War Moves Bend Toward Allies
The piece argues Roumania could decide the Balkan campaign by joining the allies, potentially crushing Bulgaria with an 800000 strong force. It notes Constantinople as a strategic prize, Romania’s posturing for favorable terms with Russia, and its lengthy, compulsory mobilization amid a shifting regional balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roumania
Igaria
Balkans
Salonica
Ould Roumania
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Serbia
Turkey
Constantinople
Dardanelles
Gallipoli
Russia
Transylvania
Banat
Bukowina
Austria
Bessarabia
Walachia
Moldavia
Alexander Cuza
United States Army
Hudson Now Holds World's Greatest Hill-Climbing Record
The report highlights the ascent starting a mile and three quarters above sea level and boasts the Super-Six as demonstrating unprecedented endurance in hill climbing, claiming a new world record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Pike’s Peak
Daytona
Endurace
Denver
Romania Builds Fortifications as War Fears Rise
The article notes Romania's reserve militia ages from 33 to 40 and the second reserve 36 to 40 with defendable facilities. Fortifications line Galatz Nemolas sa Focsani and Bucharest while Danube control and Black Sea coast are highlighted along with Take Ionescu as a pivotal statesman for Allies or Germans in the looming conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galatz
Danube
Sereth
Nemolassa
Focsani
Bucharest
Roumania
Europe
Black Sea
Bulgaria
Ionescu
COMPLETE TRACK WORK ON TENTH STREET CAR LINE
The Traction Company completes pouring concrete on the Tenth street track between Austin and Avenue C marking six months of improvements along the Army Post car line. Vice President Tutt le says track laying in the old Tenth street car barns will begin next week with six tracks, driven by a need for space after consolidating with the San Antonio Street Railway and to house new street cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Traction Company
Tenth Street
Austin
Avenue C
Army Post
Government Hill
Tuttle
San Antonio
Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Promotes Harmless Remedy
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel for liver and bowels. It claims quick relief from biliousness and constipation, promises a money back guarantee, and asserts the product is harmless enough for children and does not cause salivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
More Officers Sought as Local Boy Scouts Plan Growth
The San Antonio council of the Boy Scouts seeks more officers to support a growing program. William C. Quaiff reports thirteen troops with 400 members and nearly 1000 applications in three months, aiming to expand troops to 50 and form a 32 piece scout band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Boy Scouts of America
New York
William C. Quaiff
San Antonio
J. E. Foster
A. K. Garretson
Percy Tyrrell
F. W. Patton
Emil Frank
H. L. Marmion
Rev. R. Y. Barber
E. H. Goff
George Wheeler
B. C. Carr
O. D. Worthley
Abe S. Wolfson
Jesse Oppenheimer
Southern Pacific Plans Camp Wilson Excursion From Eagle Pass
Southern Pacific will run a Sunday excursion train from Eagle Pass to San Antonio to view Camp Wilson with low fares urged by Ed McClannahan city ticket agent. It marks the third weekend Camp Wilson special amid nationwide interest generated by the militia camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Eagle Pass
San Antonio
Ed McClannahan
Camp Wilson
McClannahan
Galveston
Joe
Monay
Prussian Railways Add Onboard Offices for Business Travelers
Acting on a Cologne Chamber of Commerce petition the Prussian state railways will outfit all Db express trains with onboard offices. Desks tables typewriters and copying machines will be provided. Each D train will carry two to five stenographers and typists for passenger use en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Chamber of Commerce of
Cologne
Prussian State Railways
German Industries Use Women Workers
Berlin reports that German employers are rapidly employing women in building sectors where limits were lifted. East Prussia and Silesia show female dominance in construction, with girls carrying bricks and women working at great heights. Across Saxony Westphalia and Hanover, many women including foreigners work under poor housing, as employers favor labor paid at half the male rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
East Prussia
Silesia
Upper Silesia
Koenigshuette
Bismarckshuette
Dizzy Heights
Saxony
Westphalia
Mittelland Canal
Hanover
Unclear fragment hints at Bavarian situation
Fragment mentions Bavaria and the southwestern part of the empire, implying regional conditions but with insufficient detail. No identifiable persons or organizations are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bavaria
Corpus Christi Readies For Normalcy After Storm
Real estate operator H. E. Dourgety, in San Antonio on business, says Corpus Christi will be back to normal by September first with few storm traces. He notes drought relief, rising real estate activity, and planned civic improvements boosting inland and coast towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
H. E. Dourgety
Dourgety
Bexar Hotel
San Antonio
Mr. Dourgety
Joint Committee to Seek Texas Land Bank in San Antonio
A San Antonio joint committee from the Clearing House Association and the Chamber of Commerce will meet Tuesday at 4 PM at the Chamber to plan steps for securing a federal land bank for the city. The panel includes Jak Wolf, W. B. Tuttle, George B. Taliferro for the Chamber and W. W. Collier, Joe H. Frost, George D. Campbell for the Clearing House. A Washington visitor has praised the city’s prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Clearing House Association
Chamber of Commerce
Federal Land Banks
San Antonio
Washington
Texas Land Bank
Joint
Jak Wolf
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Hudson Motor Car Company
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MIC Crockett Automobile CO
WM. Steinhardt
Government Hill Line
BOY Scouts
Gunter Hotel Bldg
Skinner
Geo. B. Seitatorse
Jos. Rosenfield
Jack W. Neal
H C. Feldman
Dot Gunter
Z. D. Bonner
Chas. Baumberger
Law
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State National Bank
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