M Adoo picks central staff to operate railroads in war
Washington February 4 Director General McAdoo outlined a central staff to aid government operation of railroads during the war. The lineup includes Walker D. Ines as general assistant. Carl R. Gray of Baltimore as general counsel. Junta Bentley as chief of motive power. J. Farton Payne as attorney. W. S. Carter as chief labor official. A. Prouty overseeing interstate commerce. Walter Tatler as head of administration. Edward Chambers handling traffic. C. T Buxton and Robert C. Wright in charge of freight and passenger traffic. plus a board of traffic managers from various departments to coordinate shipments. No wholesale layoffs planned, though some officials may become unnecessary.
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Wasilington
McAdoo Todsy
Walker D. Ines
New York
Santa Fe, Transportation
Carl R. Gray
Baltimore
Maryland
FT. Bentley
Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern
Edward Chambers
Maronants
C. T Buxton
Philadelphia
Dallasy
Robert C. Wright
Vennsylvania
Gerrit Mart
Union Pacific
G. Wirtley
Stone
Erie
J. i. 3Tolden
Kansas City
Kansas City Southern
Shipping Board
M uAdams
St. Louis
Missouri V Pacific
War Department
FH. MM. Anewalt
Los Angeles
Santo J. A
Risen
Fuel
Huns Trenches Demolished by American Fire
Army dispatches report American fire destroying Huns trenches in the Lorraine front in France. Censorship allows correspondents limited access and requires masks near the front. Front conditions include gas precautions and restricted movement for reporters and troops. The Meuse Meurthe Moselle regions are noted with Verdun Nancy and the longer front length about one hundred fifty miles.
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France
Lorraine Trent
Wibs
Atilines
Tocany Brigade
Ciest
Wune
Civision
Ieceer
Millerivan
Ead Linte
Lbines
Marne Eetius
Stout Nancy
Fran Kerlin
Aucan
Secum
Front lines shift along the Meuse Verdun area
The front extends from the Meuse near St Menchourd toward Verdun and Leintry, then along the German border past Radonvillee Senones and St Rie. Most action has faded since Verdun, with rough terrain limiting major advances east of Verdun.
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Meuse
le Marne
St. Menchourd
Verdun
St. Mibivn
Leintry
Levntry
Radonvillee
Senones
St. Rie
Cedmarn
Germs
Prn
Six American POWs reported looted in German camp
Washington reports six of twelve missing American soldiers captured in the First assault lane Amergan sector were held in a Tuchel West Prussia prison camp and later looted by the Red Cross. The dispatch lists names including Wadgar W. Halyburton of Stony Point North Carolina and Daniel B. Galligher of Bloonton, with several others. Also noted are confirmed deaths and wounds among other POWs and a list of additional casualties and illnesses from combat and disease.
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Washington, Don
Red Cross
Tuchel
West Prussia
Pershing
War Department
Assiut Lane Amergan
Githken
John Ioodrum
Tantey
McLean
Ian Dine
Francis B. Han Lnge
Medical Reserve Corps
Ime Menta
Oallensburg
Kyey
William O. Jones
Xtevodtore
Preutoni
Albert W. Nelson
Acme
Tolliver Quinn
Ier
Pueuonia
St. Louis
Hollismith
Fay Pr. Thismian
Mickdliers
Jheumon Si
Dueseph
Phillip J. Cattory
Milford
Mass
Aoe
Obituary notices for Brandt Stephens Casanova and Davis in San Antonio
Gustav Brandt a German native who lived in San Antonio forty five years dies at 605 Harrison Street. Surviving widow and three children. Funeral Wednesday at 4 from the home. Spot Stephens a 40 year old dies in hospital. Funeral Monday at 2 from Aizik Undertaking Co. Juan Casanova 72 dies at home 716 Concepcion Avenue after a prominent San Antonio career. Survived by widow and many children and grandchildren. George N Davis dies at home 1118 …
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Gustav Brandt
Harrison Street
Germany
San Antonio
Bin
Lougin
Leander Brandt
Julia Tierson
San Satanig
Antyll Wenge
Ilefpiin Sons
Heb
Carvel Stephens
Spot
Tuan J. Casanove
Juan 1. Casanova
Concepcion Avenue
Casanova
JF Mesdlanies
Senovia Gar
Jose Nase
Felix Areinega
Shaona Iirez
Macarbio Gonzales
Jussi
Heanom
Tomas
Romejo
Welock
Tome
City Cemetery
Ny. d
Leona Street
Ludwig Undertaking Company
City Cemetery No. 4
David Crockett
Davis
J.D. Shepherd
Thiers
O. JT
A. Davi Valestine
J. B. Davis
Grady
N. MM
Ve. Ghurza
San Mernamide
Your Hari
San Fernando
Sams
Hames Houtledse
McCuioch
Ile
Carlisle
Cart Tinte Prieticinsy
Sei Antustio
Pranese Santh Routledge
Mary Routledge
Divin Houtledge
Marguette Wright
Atlanta, Ga
Alyce Love 2
Il Maso
Funeral notices and obituaries from San Antonio area
Several funeral notices list survivors and service details for residents including Latner, Davis, and Routledge families. Services occur at local chapels with interments in City Cemetery and San Fernando Cemetery, with undertakers listed and arrangements completed. Additional ads promote cemetery plots and funeral services from local providers.
Supreme Court to expedite hearing on state funds charges
The Supreme Court agreed to fast track proceedings on a case involving state officials resisting efforts to prevent funds in that state from being charged for increased freight. Prosecution set for April 1 with arguments by John W. Abercrombie of Anniston and officials from Tarbert and Densmore. Willard Vandiver reappointed as treasurer. general manager Piex urged enrollment of 40,000 shipyard workers.
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Washington
John We Abercrombie
Ely
Jon We. Abercrombie
Anniston
Ens Hestor
Tarbert Phate
John B. Densmore
Willard LD
Vandiver
United Stat St. Louis
Wastiington
Piex
Mer
Reileyleet Corporation
Siiates
United States Public Reserve
Watt Beimburne Feenel and wartime reimbursements inquiry
Washington officials asked Congress today to authorize reimbursement of damages to U S citizens caused by American troop operations. The State Department urged action to address losses and provide compensation for affected individuals.
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Watt Beimburne Feenel
Washington, D.C
Congress
Wir
Slave Army Reported in France Amid Brutal German Reprisals
An Ottawa dispatch cites Entente reports of a German civilian slave regime in Northern France. Captives aged 10 to 50 are forced to field work, girls 12 to 14 collect grain and supplies, while many prisoners and war workers suffer starvation and abuse behind fences. The informant describes looting, beatings, and property seizures as villagers face harsh control.
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Ottawa
Ont
Londor
Ieuter’s Limited
London
Valengiennes
France
Meland
Jolfur
Keuler
Cuetro
Civiniin
Vrance
St. Junin
Noncho
Fire Destroys Homes and Vehicles in West Florida Area
Fire damaged multiple structures and vehicles Sunday afternoon and morning. A two story frame home on West Florida Street suffered about 4000 dollars in damage, with total losses near 5600 dollars. Grono Papa's home at 176 Lithrop Street was destroyed. An automobile at San Pedro was burned following a contact with a lantern. Insurance covers the losses. origin of the fires under investigation.
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le Ilaentselves
West
Florida Street
Grono Papa
Major William H. L. Smith Ordered to Washington on Special Duty
Maj William HL Smith who organized the Camp Travis base hospital and has commanded it since its start has been ordered to Washington for special war hospital duty with leave for ten days. Coliving W Rand is in charge at the hospital. Smith previously led the base hospital at San Antonio and Mort Sam Houston.
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William HL. Smith
Travis
Hog Pi
Traas
Washington
W. Rand
Major Smith
San Antonio
Mort Sam Houston Fu
Camp Travis Base
Hostal
Angrehin
America
Ukraine Recognized as Independent by Germany
London Feb 4 The central powers announced on Friday that they would not withdraw or alter their recognition of the Ukrainian delegation to the Brest-Litovsk peace conference as an independent plenipotentiary body for the Ukrainian People's Republic. Count Czernin said Germany would recognize the Ukrainian state as independent and sovereign capable of making international agreements.
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London
Brest-Litovsl
Czernin
Ukrainian People's Republic
Camp Travis Readies for First Draft Quota
The mobilization targets 7558 men for Camp Travis with about 3000 Black enrollees, plus 1500 more to fill gaps from discharges. February 23 marks start. selectmen travel to Camp Travis as the nation expands the draft to reach 85,000 new troops. San Antonio and Bexar County contribute a portion. others head to depots or stay for reserves.
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Camp Travis
Texas
Oklahoma
Cup
Camp Mike
Arkansas
Washington
Tavis
Lunsten
Travis
Wamp Pravie Tre
Carp
Draft men examination begins in Division 1 at city hall
The examination of the first 250 draft registrants in Division 1 started Monday at City Hall amid news that new regulations for physical exams are pending from Major John Cowles at Austin. Some changes are expected to ease rigid rules on bad teeth and flat feet, while others in San Antonio and Bexar County await updated procedures. Morris & Company reports record earnings for year ending November 3 1916 with net income of 5 403 071 on 355 000 000 capital stock, up from 3 832 212 in 1915.
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Prom City
Connoty
San Antonio
Texar County
National Army
Sant Antonio
National Guard
Travis
Uefer
John ¢.Ownes Jn
Adjutat General's
Austin
Bexar County
Washington
Morris & Company
Chicago
Morris & Companiy
Geiekers
Lir
Air raid hits Varsseniere airfield and bomber destroyed
London reports in a navy release that Allied forces bombed the Varsseniere aerodrome in Belgium Saturday morning. A direct hit caused the damage. an enemy reconnaissance plane was attacked and destroyed, and all our aircraft returned safely.
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Jorman
London
Mhoe
President’s War Office Criticized In Senate Debate
A Senate debate reviews the War Department’s handling of war production and supply chains. Senator Hitchcock, joined by Mitchell and Kirby, questions inefficiencies and delays in equipment, clothing, artillery, and medical logistics while praising some efforts and urging a modernized wartime organization.
Red Cross second war fund drive delayed in San Antonio
San Antonio chapter reports plans for the spring drive will be held in abeyance until George W. Simmons, Southwestern Division manager, returns from France with frontline needs. L. Johnston named by President Wilson to national committee for the fund will chair the Southwestern division. Board meetings and committee gatherings proceed as committees organize under Bancroft for army camps work.
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New York
Ordnance Department
Quartermaaler’s Department
Congress
Wilson
Chamberlain
Adisins
Edward Stettinius
War Department
Semitor Lmitchcock
Agenci
Henuter Iliteheuck Sai Great
Jbvitain
Janee
War Cabinet
MccAdoo
Baker
Daniels
Pratide
France
Medical Department
Mitchevek
Resistiion
Senator Hitchock
Senator Kirby
Nebraska
Hitchock
Ureme Bers
Kirby
Williams
Mississigal Administration
Niteheck
Shly
Martin
Sitchock
Weeks
Military Committee
Danterr
Wiliams
Witchock
Mitchock
Red Cross
San Antonio
George W. Simmons
Simmons
L. Johnston
Wes
Foral
Cimuneter
Marker
Home Service Section
Hed Cross
Menger
Norman Buncrott
Cress
East Laurel Street
Bancroft
Red Uroxs
Army Amps
Mutiny in Greek Army Near Lamia Shocks Athens
A large portion of infantry regiments mutinied near Lamia about ninety miles northwest of Athens, with some artillerymen involved. The uprising, blamed on demobilization tensions, led to arrests as troops from Athens and Lamia pursued mutineers and a court martial was convened for leaders. Police later raided a Wilson Street residence, arresting four soldiers and a woman for liquor and vagrancy, while nine people were nabbed for vagrancy over the weekend. Food trouble surfaced as Hoover was asked to allow bakers to obtain flour for Passover unleavened bread.
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Athens
Lantia
Lamia
Litrisse
View
Vic Soul
Wilson Street
Police Department
Taft to receive hearty reception by camp soldiers
Former President William H Taft will be welcomed at Camp Travis with a large military review by division and depot brigade. He plans to meet troops, tour the camp and address the gathering. An all star program includes songs by trained soldiers and an intimate reception arranged for Taft during his national army camp tour.
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Travis
William Howard Taft
Mr. Taft
San Antonio
W. J. Johnston
Taft
National Army
Young Men's Christian Association
Man shot through knot hole at Camp Stanley pumphouse
J M Cook a civilian worker at Camp Stanley station No 3 was shot in the left face by a revolver fired through a knot hole in a pumphouse wall at 11 Sunday night. An automobile seen leaving the area shortly after the shot. Cook, 41, married with two children, was treated at camp hospital and later at Fort Sam Houston for X-ray examination. investigation yielded no clues to the shooter.
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J. M. Cook
Oak
Fort Sam Houstannese
Elt
Cordill
Camp
Cook
Ayy Ube Tees
Coal Shortage Strains Chicago Railways In Severe Cold
Feb 4 a winter crisis grows as Chicago endures record cold. Officials warn serious shortage as railroads struggle to switch cars and thousands of homes lose heat for the first time this winter.
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Uncago
Chicago
Texas Visnity Law upheld by Supreme Court ruling
Washington, Feb. 4. The Supreme Court dismissed proceedings in which FM Caraway sought damages from the El Paso Sash and Door Company, upholding the constitutionality of Texas employers' Visnity Law of 1918 and putting it into effect.
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Washington, D.C
Texas
Aph
Surene Court
FM. Caraway
el Paso Sash and Door Company
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