Men Released From Turkish Camps Like Modern Van Winkles
A 40 officer British party trekked from Youz gad to Constantinople after six days on foot and seven in a crawling train. They describe harsh camps, blanket clothing, and Armenian massacre memories, then return to civilization amid fine cigars and expensive whiskey.
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Ward Price
London Times
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
The
Public Ledger Co
Constantinople
Youzgad
Youxgu
T Hey
Hip van Winkle
Lloyd George
West Front
Youz
Guests List at San Antonio Hotels Highlights Visitors
The note lists numerous visitors staying at San Antonio hotels including Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Peden and Mrs. L. Combs of Houston, Mickeleon of Beaumont, G HM. Reall of Kansas City, Mrs. J. B. Schuts of Fulton Ark, Mrs. A. B. Smith of Los Angeles, H. E. Watlinger of Austin, F H. Jackisch of Kansas City, T. A. Robertson of Laredo, E. L. McCarge of Fort Worth, C. C. Shaw of St. Louis, Daniel M. Pleton and family of Corpus Christi, J. C. Lloyd of Houston, and W. Van Sickle of Alpine, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony
E. A. Peden
Austin
F_H. Jackisch
Kansas City
Gunter
T. A. Robertson
Laredo
Menger
E. L. McCarge
Fort Worth
C. C. Shaw
St. Louis
Daniel M. Pleton
Corpus Christi
J. C. Lloyd
Houston
W. van Sickle
Army Orders and Commissions Reported from Fort Sam Houston
Lieut Col C F Beryerson ordered from Army College Washington to command division machine gun unit. First Lieut Edwin Kirk Piper Sanitary Corps assigned to combat disease at Fort Sam Houston cantonments. Capt Willard P Fuller ordered from Kelly Field to Washington. Commissions for enlisted men announced with a hearing date set for November 12.
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C. F. Beryerson
Infantry
Army College
Washington
Gem? Traiis
Orcer
Edwin Kirk Piper
Sanitary Corps
Orcs
Abhout
Fort Sam Houston
Willard. P. Fuller
Kelly Field
Kelly Feld
Court Upholds Death Penalty For Brooklyn Choir Boy
Paul Chapman, a Brooklyn choir boy then 16, was sentenced to death for the October 28, 1917 murder during a burglary. The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction, rejecting arguments based on youth and prior good conduct. Justice Collin stated capital punishment applies regardless of age or standing.
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Albany
Paul Chapman
Brooklyn
Court of Appeals
Chapman
Harry Regentsburg
Collin
Preventing Spanish Influenza with Home Remedies
An old article urges fighting influenza like a war with caution and cleanliness. It recommends daily laxatives, hot baths, bed rest, Anuric tablets, lemonade, and an herbal tonic called Pierce's Golden Discovery to strengthen the system and flush poisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Lloyd George Poised for Victory Says London Opinion
London Times reports closing English election campaign with 1500 candidates for 600 seats. Labor 376, Unionists 354, Liberals 884. three cornered races common. overseas voters list 4,000,000. Lloyd George likely to win large Liberal-Unionist majority, with Labor as possible minority. Voting delayed due to overseas soldiers. Churchill backs railway nationalization. others promise reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times Service
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Conytight
The
Public Ledger Co
London
England
Labor
Liberals
France
Asia
Africa
Times
Germany
Labor Party
Tina
Lloyd George
Ayeuith
Churchill
Cherokees Loyal in Wars Through American History
Cherokee citizens of Eastern Oklahoma highlight their long, honored service in U S conflicts. Cherokees fought with colonial forces from Virginia to Duquesne, aided Andrew Jackson in the War of 1812, and served in Civil War regiments, the Spanish American War Rough Riders, and campaigns in Cuba the Philippines and China.
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Tahlequah
Okla
Oklahoma
United States
George Washington
Virginia Blues
Braddock
Virginia
Fort Duquesne
Andrew Jackson
Mexico
William A. Philips
Bente Cavalry
Spain
Cuba
Rough Rider Regiment
Philippines
China
The
Oklahoman
British Troops Patrol Cologne as Tourists Amid City Ruin
London Times reporter Perry Robinson describes Cologne under Allied occupation after Germany’s collapse. British troops walk Haupt Street like visitors while civilians observe, with emplaced machine guns on the Rhine and banners from the new republic torn or defaced. Riots in Hamburg seed disorder. Cologne remains comparatively calm, though food shortages and sporadic looting occur as town guards replace disbanded soldiers.
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Cologne
Rhine
Germany
The
Newmarket
Frederick William III
Haupt Street
England
Burgominster
Herr Ebert
Scheidemann
Hamburg
Edward Reno Gains Twenty Five Pounds After Flu Recovery
Edward W. Reno of 1721 Broadway Kansas City Missouri testifies that Tanlac Taniac rebuilt his strength after a severe influenza episode. He reports losing over twenty five pounds, returning to work and feeling stronger than before the illness. The ad claims Tanlac rebuilds health, boosts appetite and aids recovery from influenza lagrippe typhoid pneumonia and bronchial trouble. It notes Wagner's Drug Store and Meier's Pharmacy in San Antonio distribute the product.
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Edward W. Reno
American Railway ‘| Express Company
Broadway
Kansas City
Missouri
Eto
Taniae J
Mr. Reno
San Antonio
Wagner
Meier
Firelight over the Rhine Stirs Cologne Amid War News
A massive blaze at a large military hay and forage depot near the Rhine sent towering smoke over Cologne. Reports say British prisoners in Cologne are being fed and cared for by civilians while food reserves appear adequate for four to five weeks. Prisoners recount brutal war hardships, with shelling and long treks, but note improving local kindness after initial hostility.
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Rhine
Ivara
Cologne
Dr. Self
Fancy Potatoes and Yams Advertised for Sale
Local ad lists Fancy Potatoes at 2 dollars per 75 to 100 pounds, Fancy Salvin at 30 pounds for 1 dollar, and Yellow Yams at 1 dollar per pound. Available at 4128 Medina and 406 Main Ave. Ad.
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Medina
Main Ave
Ady
Wallace Rogers Elected President of San Antonio Real Estate Board
Wallace Rogers was elected president of the San Antonio Real Estate Board at its annual meeting in the Brady Building. T. H. Flannery was named vice president and H. B. Dickinson treasurer. Directors include K. J. Hart, L. W. Warren, J. A. Lytle, J. J. Strohm, and others. The group plans to support a back to the farm movement, aid soldiers entering agriculture, and expects growth from farm-territory development and increased trade with Mexico.
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Wallace Rogers
The
San Antonio
J. H. Kirkpatrick
Plannery
HB. E. Dickinson
K. J. Hart
LW. Warren
A. Lytle
J. J. Strohm
T. H. Flannery
W. Bisler
J. G. Fowler
KE. H. Dickinson
T M. Allerdyce
Lancs Taylor
Unfilled Thrift Stamp Cards To Be Used In 1919
Local thrift stamp committee explains unfilled cards from December can be completed in 1919 though influenza quarantines slow progress. Mrs. Amos Graves aims to mobilize workers to send delinquent notices as San Antonio and Bexar County strive to meet quotas.
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Amos Graves
Lexar County
Gibraltar tunnel plan revival dominates engineering talks
The London Times notes renewed interest in a tunnel beneath the Straits of Gibraltar. Engineers discuss depth around 540 meters, length about fifteen and a half miles, and total costs near 60 million dollars plus 200 million for port works. If built, it would link English and Moroccan coasts and boost trade with France and Spain.
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Straits of Gibraltar
England
France
London Times
Prenelt Society of Civil Engineers
Tarifa
Straits of Dover
South Africa
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Lhen
Edward Reno
Tanlac
Siberia
San’ Antonio
Nant’s
Whisenant Ugs Ave
Travis St
Wallace- Rogers
J.H. Kirkpatrick
Wallace, Rogers
Horlick
Gunter Cafe
Detroit Jewel Gas
Martin Wright Electric Co
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St. Anthony Hotel
Army Headquarters
T. B. Baker
Southern Pacific
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