World’s loneliest man seeks aid from home folks
A San Antonio soldier, long separated from home, writes that he has lost touch with friends and asks for letters and connections from his hometown. Readers from multiple states respond, with local volunteers offering help and efforts spotlighted to match soldiers with pen pals.
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Nelly Mall No
Light
Falke Tailor
Mancsonse Tetine
San Antonio
Pam
Bettys Dict
Antonio
Kelly
Walt
Eltman
Nuern
Long
Geroihy
Hamburg
Germany
San Antonig
BL Louis
Innegal
St. Louia
Denne
Kelly Pield
Achary Taylor
Kentuck
Mount Vernon
Minneis
Sianeine
Mout Vernon
Flemen
Livoliya
New York City
Rockford
Wheeling
Virginia
Moma Otks Delarmement
Tidebiy
Antonina Coxntopolitan
Solvier
Reid Lone
Court Invalidates Wrong Surname Marriage Suit
In a divorce court case, Dorothy Frances Pummen and Infant were granted a declaration of legitimacy amid reveal that a 1908 marriage to Koke Mizibeth Plunger may have occurred under the wrong surname. The court ruled the marriage valid and the degitituagy proceedings full agreed.
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Jridge
Dorothy Frances Pummen
Wishy Globe
London
Ger
Whlam Tlimiuer
Koke Mizibeth Plunger
Santo
Cyanover
Dearee
Nimily
Bern
Madiow
Lewis Blames Army System For Shortage
Congress to probe warfare supply issues as Lewis testifies before the Senate military affairs committee detailing fifteen years of rejection of his machine gun and blaming War Department chief Crozier for systemic delays. Shipping, sugar, and coal inquiries continue as other panels prepare next steps and witness lists.
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Washington, D. C
Dea
Colao Ianne M. Lewis
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Lewis
War Department
Willum Crovier
Ordnance
Letis
Rantary
Red Cape
Smen
Herbert Mcviver
Wilson
Hoover
Moe
Sharpe
Seneral
Army
Military’ Investigating
Pershing
Commerce Cimuolties
General Sharne
F.I. Bowles
Steel Shif Construction
Bowied
Roelher
Kenyon
Clifford Thorne
Werle
Ente
Middle West
Bce
Tus
National Uufense
Department
Ivia
Red Vaney
Nolley
Hetorn Deecisions
Amd
Eusfes
Nto
Department of Agriculture
Hurley
Burley
Board
Eiegency Pleat Corporation
Shipping Board
L Lewis
Crozier
France
Europe
Singing Regiment of Camp Travis to Give Holiday Show
The 45th Field Artillery known as the singing regiment of Camp Travis plans a minstrel show between Christmas and New Year’s Day. A six-piece end men group, twenty well known vaudeville artists, and a 160-voice chorus from the command will perform. Lt. Owen A. McGrath and Lt. Wood lead, with vaudeville stars Corrignan, Smith, Tiller, Waller, Mowjer, and Pangleste as soloists. An original travesty closes the program, with the 8th Regimental Band assisting.
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S45th Field Artillery
Camp Travis
Naudevillé
Owen A. McGrath
Jakes
Bth
Business Fashion Evolving for Versatile Success
Fragmentary text discusses how a business man must dress well to signal success and confidence. Mentions tailoring, commerce, and a tailor in a vague historical context. Limited legible details prevent a full reconstruction of events or names.
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LANTZ
Arrest Store Thieves from Monterey in San Antonio
Three Mexican women aged 10 to 23 arrived from Monterey and were arrested by Detectives Nol Proud teot and Jules at 6 40 pm downtown. Their warrants valued at 130 dollars for stolen goods were recovered. Officers say the women are professional shoplifters who hid goods in enlarged pockets and carried items from counters undetected during Christmas shopping.
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San Antonio
Monterey
Mexico
Moy
Nol
Proudteot
Jules
Department Sore
Billy
Hcl
Camp Travis Program Promises Evening of Entertainment
A program for Camp Travis features Alivia Petitclerc Misa Gates of Birmingham and Misa Lu Wikeman as singers. An axophone trio from the 245th Field Artillery and several Honolulu artillery units will perform under the direction of Lieutenants Owen Megerth and William Youd, with Colonel Robert Abernathy commanding the 341st Field Av...
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Alivia Petitclerc
Misa Pegtsy Gates
Birmingham
Misa Luele Wikeman
Camp Travis
Raighty of Colombaxy
Lieu
Owen Megerth
Willam Youd
Robert Abernathy
Mixe
Mildred Wise- Tain Willyon
Bliesteva Berman
How Bexar County Men Are Getting On at Camp Travis
San Antonio and Bexar County men at Camp Travis receive routine transfers and promotions. Lieutenants Brushanski and Colne, from the regular army, take command and duty with artillery and ammunition trains. Privates Langbein Smyth Horn transfer between batteries and depots. Langbein seeks Reserve Officers' Training School. others receive promotions to corporal and sergeant as the units adjust.
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Bexar County
Camp Travis
San Antonio
Travis
Winefieth Divison
Nathan Brushanski
S43rd Fold Artillery
Colne
315Th
Stanley
445Th Field Artillery
Hubert W. Langbein
Corporal Langbein
Langbein
Hoger Q. Smyth
Twelfth Batetalion
36Th
348Th Field Artillery
Gus Klein
Robert Meaplows
165Th Depot Brigade
Linn
Allison
John Lynch
39Th
Henry Perez
Amos L. Horn
Vobth Field Artillery
Committee Sends 145 Sweaters to Men in Camp Fort Worth
A wartime relief report shows the Sweater Committee sent 145 garments to Banantona San Antonio and Rock Springs troops during bad weather. Donations totaled 191.75 with 84 sweaters and 4 mufflers from dancing club proceeds. Wool costs and express fees brought total spending to 132.75 with 82 sweaters allocated to Colonel Guess and others.
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Banantona
Camp Bowle
Cora
Orten
San Antonio
Ene
Mra Ogden
Wolff & Macx
Joske Brothers
Mtor Hamer
Ladies Dancing Club
Bny
Soldiers
Rock Springs
Mra. S
Newto
Gussabelm
Cera
Ogden
Chairann
Sera
Mesdames
Clinton Brown
John J. Stevens
Maries G. Starr
T. A. Coleman
ER Fertzberg
Criff Jonck
Gus Gienke
Sant Bell
J. M. Birkhead
W. 2
Hote
M. Kearney
Floyd Merown
P. T. Swearhinen
WOUNDED IN AFFRAY NEAR MARCOS STREET
A 20 year old Mexican man was shot twice in a South Marcs Street affray Saturday night. He is in serious condition at the Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital with a left temple and chest wound. An officer Myatt detained a suspect on assault charges as authorities investigate the incident.
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Amez
South Sat
Robert B. Grea
Maison
South Sin
Marcos
Crgarey
Robert H. Green
Verdict in court martial of Negro soldiers concluded
The Twenty fourth Infantry court martial concluded its session after four hours of deliberation on August 18. The panel reached verdicts on all fifteen defendants, with findings to be reviewed by General Duckman and forwarded to Col George Dunn for approval. The court adjourned for the night and guards were released, with public disclosure pending command approval. The next court martial was announced for El Paso, though current members reportedly will not hear further Houston riot related cases.
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Twenty-fourth Infantry
Magnon
Lush
Munjer
John W. Ducknan
Ruckman
Thuy
George Dunn
Dudge
San Antonio
Anily Jhire Beet
Martiny
EL Paso
Nivo Termaly
Noiinecel
Rowls
Jlonston
Army Officers Sentences and Transfers Amid Routine Steps
Lieutenant William Cameron is relieved from duty as exchange officer at Camp Stanley and will transfer to Camp Bowie Fort Worth after a seven day leave. Lieutenant Colonel George E. Stewart returns to Camp Custer Michigan after guiding recruits to Kelly Field. Lieutenant Colonel D G Barry reports to Laredo after telecom department work. Maj Home C Tatum and Lieuts Kenneth B Hullman and Wesley Ey Wright will meet at Camp Travis to assess fitness for commissions in the non aviation Signal Reserve.
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William
Cameron
Camp Stanley
Camp Bowie
Fort Worth
Maj. Home
C. Tatum
Kenneth B. Hullman
Wesley Ey. Wright
Camp Travis
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305Th Field Artillery
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Laredo
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