Regimental Officers Named at Camp Travis in Ninetieth Division
Major General Henry Ty Allen announced the selection of regimental commanders for the Ninetieth Division at Camp Travis. Brigades include the 179th Infantry with Carey Hartman Murphy Bates, the 180th with Laubach Conrad Cavenaugh Price, and the 165th Artillery with Farrar Frankenberger Coleman. Staff officers were listed, and three hundred forty third Machine Gun Battalion has no assignments yet. Additional officers will be assigned as reserve and National Army graduates arrive from Leon Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Travis
Henry Ty. Allen
W Moore
One Hundred and Seventy-ninth Infantry Brigade
E. C. Carey
E. T. Hartman
B. Murphy
F. Bates
One Hundred
H. L. Laubach
C. H. Conrad Jr
W. A. Cavenaugh
H. C. Price
One Hundred and Sixty
H. B. Farrar
Samuel Frankenberger
Levert Coleman
G. B. Pritchard
P. Adams
Woodson Hocker
L. L. Kkoach
M. 8. Wheeler
Allen Sunday
John J. Kingman
N. A
Alfred Brandt
W. Moore
Ninth Infantry
G. K. Thorne
P. S. Halloran
M. C
R. H. Pierson
J. G. Winter
R. T. Phinne
Colt Frank C. Boggs
E. M. Leary
J. A. Gaston
Reserve
National Army
Leon Springs
Hartman Arrives to Assume Command at Camp Funston
Col. J. D. L. Hartman, new Camp Funston commander, arrived in San Antonio Monday morning from Marfa where he served with the Sixth Cavalry. He reported to the camp Monday afternoon and assumed command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. L. Hartman
Camp Funston
San Antonio
Marfa
Sixth Cavalry
Grocer Credits Tanlac With Restored Health
Nick Nauer of 710 Wilson Street says Tanlac cured six years of stomach troubles. He reports improved appetite, weight gain, and renewed energy enabling him to wait on his trade again. Tanlac sold in San Antonio by Waener's Drug Store and Meier's Pharmacy under a Tanlac representative.
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Nick Nauer
Wilson Street
San Antonio
Waener’s
Meier
Riot aftermath details reported by Southern Department
Colonel Hartman said the Big Bend district remains quiet. Houston capture of another Twenty-fourth Infantry rioter was reported to Southern Department headquarters. The Waco riot board findings are with Col. Dunn, pending Major General Buckman’s arrival and action later in the week.
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Hartman
Big Bend
Houston
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Southern Department
Waco
George M. Dunn
John W. Buckman
Parker
Railway boosters meet to plan Texas campaign
A Cuero Texas meeting of Commercial Secretaries and railroad representatives from all Texas lines will be held August 30 in Waco at the Raleigh Hotel. Homer D. Wade J H. Estes George S. Bruce and Dr R M Harkey will attend with F N Clifford as chairman to map a drive for revived commercial groups and agricultural development and a state wide conditions survey.
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Cuero
Tex
Texas
Homer D. Wade
Stamford
J. H. Estes
Cotton Belt Railway
St. Louis
George S. Bruce
Industrial and Agricultural Agents’ Association
R. M. Harkey
A. and M. College
F. N. Clifford
Cuero Commercial Club
Waco
Raleich Hotel
Clifford
How Long Must I Suffer From the Pangs of Rheumatism
An advertisement asserts rheumatism is caused by a germ in the blood and promotes Swift Specific Co. treatment as the remedy. It claims liniments cannot reach the germs and urges readers to write for medical advice from the Chief Medical Adviser in Atlanta, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Plan to standardize American hospitals conference in Chicago
A 350 surgeon meeting of the American College of Surgeons will be held in Chicago on October 19 and 20 to devise a plan for standardizing hospitals across the continent. Texas delegates include Dr. Charles S. Venable and seven others. the ten-year investigation aims to define valid hospital standards, reduce unnecessary operations, and improve care while cutting costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American College of Surgeons
Chicago
Charles S. Venable
San Antonio
Texas
Venable
James E. Thompson
Galveston
Bacon Saunders
Frank C. Beall
Ira C. Chase
Fort Worth
Inventory Planned of Retail Food Stocks
Washington August 27 Food stocks held in retail stores across 43 counties will be inventoried August 31 to help the Department of Agriculture estimate the nation’s total retail food holdings. A separate New York City survey will also be conducted.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
New York City
The
Food Administration
New York
Cleveland
Ohio
Dallas
Tex
Altoona
Tyrone
Juniata
Montgomery
Ala
Topeka
Kan
Jackson
Tenn
Iowa City
Iowa
Americus
Dekalb
Canton
Miss
Stillwater
Oklo
Eatonton
Carthage
N. C
Lawrenceburg
Enterprise
Fair Hope
Rector
Ark
Mansfield
LaGrange
Texas
Helgoland Honored in Poems and Songs of Past and War
A historical reminiscence notes Helgoland once peaceful and English, now a Prussian stronghold. It cites Fallersleben’s poem praising its pastures and red cliffs, Robert Franz’s melody, and a Portland musician urging singing. The piece laments military fortifications and the island’s shift from innocence to cannon fodder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helgoland
Oreson Journal
Faflersleben
Fallersleben
Helgolands
Robert Franz
Mendelssohn
Portland
England
Remount Polo Four Defeats Camp Travis Team In Practice
The Remount polo four beat Camp Travis and Third Cavalry 15 to 1 on Trent Field at Fort Sam Houston Sunday afternoon. Captain Corbusier stood out with strong offense and defense while Lieutenant Davis was the lone scorer for Third Cavalry. the exhibition drew cheers despite being a practice game.
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Camp Travis
Third Cavalry
Trent Field
Fort Sam Houston
Corbusier
Raborg
Billy Blocker
Adams
Davis
Hice
Honor Riot Victim Captain Mattes Buried in Chicago
The body of Capt. Joseph W. Mattes of Battery A Second Illinois field artillery slain in the Houston riots was brought to the chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes in Chicago to lie in state until a 10 o clock funeral tomorrow. Eight regiment members will serve as a guard of honor.
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Chicago
Joseph W. Mattes
Second
Illinois Field Artillery
Houston
Our Lady of Lourdes
Veterans of Foreign Wars Open Convention in New York
In New York on August 27 a Veterans of Foreign Wars session began with two Mexican War veterans, both ninety years old, present. Approximately 2000 veterans are expected to attend the convention as they continue to advocate for U S military interests despite advancing age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
of Veterans of Foreign Wars
United States
Rabin Sees Members Enlisted for War Effort
Albert J. Rabin of New York, commander in chief of the society, reports fifteen percent of members have enlisted for the present war while eighteen members of the Fort Sam Houston post are already in France with the colors.
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Albert J. Rabin
New York
Captain Lewis Morey Promoted After Carrizal Heroics
News of Captain Lewis Morey promotion to major follows his heroics at the Carrizal fight during the Pershing expedition into Mexico. The promotion elevates Morey amid ongoing military actions and reflects recognized leadership in the field.
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Morey
Lewis&. Morey
Pershing
Mexico
Major Morey
Major Morey and Family Ties Highlight Army Roles
Major Morey had served as major of field artillery and assistant to the chief of staff at Camp Beauregard Alexandria Louisiana. Until last June he was commandant at Pennsylvania Military College. His wife is daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Palm of Austin.
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Camp Beauregard
Alexandria
Morey
Pennsylvania Military College
A. B. Palm
Austin
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National Army Division
Tanlac
SAN Antonio Loan and Trust CO
West Commerce ST
Leo
Dr. C. S. Venable
Conference of Surgeons
Geverage
Lone Star Brewing Association
San Antonio, Texas
Brosteau
Captain Mattes
Soledad St
Crockett
Medina Dam
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