San Antonio Officer Describes Shell Hole Hell During War
Lieutenant Hanchey of the 6th Division recalls his first engagement with the 4th Infantry, the trench fighting, digging holes for cover, and a near-miss from a machine gun burst. He writes of digs, gas exposure, wounds, and a hopeful return home for Christmas.
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San Antonio
Trent
Withur J. Manebey
San Ane
J. W. Hanebey
Blanco KK
Hanebey
6Th Division
D4th
United Cigar Stores Company
Amersie
Hanchey
Germans Remove Loot and Post Office Safe Robbed
Munich report accuses war profiteers of using airplanes to move securities from Frankfurt to Switzerland as the government urged seizure of capital in banks. In Greeley Colorado a post office safe was looted for war savings stamps worth 886000 and cash. theft discovered after lights went out. A St Louis laundry notes a woman driving an electric truck.
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Associated Press
Munich
Munich Post
Frankfort
Switzerland
Post
Greeley
Colo
Gas quality and bills questioned by city inquiry
Residents report high November gas bills and poor flame while company officials defend consistent heating value. City officials seek sworn data on fuel costs and production to assess quality, pricing rules, and possible consumer rebates.
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George F. Lupton
Aransas Pass
Cos. Cooper
Tor Ortober
le Tid
Peter Jiecbel
Pheard
Kifer
McMillan
Ive
S. I. Brooks
T Hhey
McMilan
British claim Bolshevism threat as fleets sink
A Berlin dispatch reports Britain acting against Bolshevik influence in German waters. Vessels displaying the red flag are said to be sunk as part of a drive to curb Bolshevism in the Baltic region.
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Amsterdi
Berlin
Captain Tobin Becomes First Ace in Rotary
The event centers on Captain Tobin's noted aerial feats as a first ace in Rotary circles. Speakers praised his bravery and modesty while highlighting San Antonio colleagues' contributions. The gathering, during a holiday week, celebrated the newly elected member and the celebratory mood of the group.
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Capt. Tobin
Edgar
Pexas
Mr. Dilley
Caphdn Tobin
Elit
Training Explaned: Col Johnston’s Role in Officer Selections
Article outlines Col W T Johnston chief of staff at the Southern Department and his influence in selecting and airing 12 000 new U S Army officers after war declaration. It notes shift from political favoritism to training and merit in officer appointments. The piece includes Johnston’s photo at the adjutant general's desk in Washington D C.
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W.ph. Johnston
Southern Department
United States
Nea
Philadelpha Ledger
War Department
Subaston
Hig Desk
Adjutant General's Department
Washington, D.C
United States Army
Johnston
Ex czar alive says Warsaw informant in 1920 dispatch
Michael de Tehthatehet, nephew of General Sko ropad ski, claims the czar and entire family are alive after escaping Ukraine. He says the czar wishes to stay hidden in a neutral country and that murder charges were forged by Trotsky and Lenin. German officials and others reportedly hold papers on the czar’s fate. Valetta Wood leads a US Nitro Bureau of Information unit.
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Warsaw
Czar
Michael de Tehthatehet
Skoropadski
jJuat
Ukraine
Petrograd
Dvinsk
Vilna
Boyne
Nis
Ace
Fkaterinburg
Trotsky
Lanine
Ilan Yveg
Amgng
van Count ‘Tatichey
Cuar
Mies. Valetta Wood
Charleston
W. Va
Bureau of Information
Nitro
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Young Flyer International
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