Canadian Contingent Arrives in England for Frontline Duty
Canadian troops forming a contingent arrived in England to join British regiments with retained identity as the Canadian contingent. The unit underwent discipline challenges and acclimated under seasoned British officers while awaiting deployment to the front. Weather and transport conditions affected the camp, but morale grew as soldiers adapted and prepared for service.
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Thor Owl
Tne
Salisbury
Canada
England
Oklahoma Hunters Kill Hogs in Southwest Texas Incident
Two Oklahoma hunters visiting San Antonio to hunt a deer accidentally killed four hogs owned by F S Campbell, a rancher two miles south of the city. The men were detained by locals but released after paying 393% of the hogs' value. Campbell said the hunters panicked when pursued and released all hogs.
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Oklahoma
Texas
F_S Campbell
San Antonio
Campbell
Hey
L. & Campbell
Hoge
Jury verdict clears Willis Meamy as victim in decapitation case
In St Louis a January inquest found Willis Meamy likely the decapitated man near Collins Gardens after a fatal encounter with four assailants. Witnesses placed Meamy with the body within hours of death. verdict rules death an accident though two groups argued over identity of the victim. Police later pursued two suspects after a pistol battle near a suburban station.
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Willis McAay
Collins Gardens
Justice Campbell
JoeiKsore
Wille Meany
Willis MeAmy
Campbell Seurcsy
Will McAmy
Jon Mooré
Ceatu
Birth Record for a Girl in East Concnels
Fragmentary birth notice lists Ma and Mercy as parents and mentions a baby girl born on a date around February 22. Names and places are garbled. East Concnels area referenced with unclear locality details. Further readable facts are limited.
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Mercy
Milise
Horna
Ted Te Whiting
Jae
Klee
Aid Mpa
Ita
Kate
Germans Begin New Offensive to Take Warsaw
A chaotic war dispatch reports German forces launching a fresh assault toward Warsaw with heavy resistance and casualties. Russian and French telegrams recount brutal fighting on multiple fronts, including Bukovina near Hungary and Black Sea events, with advances and counterattacks and renewed artillery bombardments.
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Warsaw
Fragmentary War Dispatches Describe Bombardment and Attacks
Disjointed lines report heavy thunder and floods, with French attacks repelled near Perthes and Chalons. Eastern sector postings note troop movements, watches, and a Lorraine battalion, amid confusion from battlefield communications.
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Sweden
Lys
Perthes
Chalons
Ean
Botms Oetrogtyleue
cemeHly
Mronch Postifpyasind
Srkonons
Mfiii
Lanraine
Indi Hessian
War enters daily life along Dresden route
London correspondence from Dresden reports war routines intruding daily life. An English schoolteacher notes no alarm among locals, praises visible optimism, and says Saxony feels no invasion fear. Soldiers train visibly, civilians gift comforts, and a private song mocks enemy foes in German marching spirit.
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London
Associatadross
Dressep
Benuans
Dresden
Paris
Saxony
Germany
Rollicklag
Parliament Passes New Land Tax Plan With Exemptions
Correspondence from AP notes federal Parliament approving a land tax plan elevating rents by about 0 and granting exemptions for estates under 5000 acres. Tax scales apply to farms over 75,000 acres, with shifts tied to state sizes. Wheat crop import duties weighed. shortages seen at about 1 million bushels. Government argues duty removal harms farmers less than laborers.
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Associated Press
Eperitas Jors
Farriers
London Grime Decline Signals Industry Slump
Correspondene from Associated Press notes London is in a period of grime decline and factory activity dropped in the past quarter. Weekly averages show reduced output as disruptions affect production, with mention of shortages and soft demand across sectors.
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London
Acton
Dalry
Mrs Helmholtz Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Helmholtz, 64, longtime Galveston native who ran the Hole in the Wall restaurant on Galun Street, died in San Antonio after a long illness. She had lived in San Antonio since 1885 and was noted for charity toward German residents. Funeral services will be at her Hill Street home at 3:30 pm Sunday, with additional rites at St. Mary’s Church at 8 pm and interment at Minston Burial Park. Survived by her husband Frank Helmholtz.
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Lelmnotts
Rexidental
San Antonio
Galun Streat
Ile
North Flores Street
Shie
Hill
St. Mary's Church
Minston Burial Park
Mazuca
Mazuta
Wale
Mir
Mazuca Wasa
San Fernanay
International Travelers' Association Holds Annual Convention
Traveling delegates gathered in Dallas Texas to set annual reports and alert officers. The gathering focused on personal business before the convention and addressed education and union matters.
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Sessian
Dallas
Tex
Dodecaive Asockados Lwas
Clock Alarm Incident At Alam Plaza Jewelry Store
A malfunctioning clock alarm at Alam plaza jewelry store near 1286 q’elect triggered a police response. Officers closed in on the store, but the burglar escaped as the alarm discharged and the squad returned to patrol.
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Agh Alama Plaza
Satepans
Gaytaly
le Bulldiar
Doubls-Julelime
Putroitnin Martin
Alamayasn
Socks and More Socks From Loni Appeal
Correspondence from the Associated Press notes continued charitable war aid for soldiers, urging warm clothing and thick wool socks as frost-bitten troops in trenches suffer. Government and private donors have shown generosity, but field gear wears out quickly.
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Loni
Soldien Mont
Nia
Feer
Willis Dies in El Paso After Long Rail Career
D D Willis chief claim agent of the Paso and Southwestern Railroad died at his home in El Paso Texas on January 4 He had lived in San Antonio for over twenty years holding several posts including mule driver and general superintendent He was once general foot ager for the West End Street Car Company before its absorption by the San Antonio Traction Company A wife and daughter survive
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Paso
Tex
Willie
Paso and Southwestern Railroad
Willis
San Satalia
San Antonio Traction Company
West End Street Car Company
San Antonio Traction Commpany
Wounded Ghurka Carries Prisoner In Battle
A Ghurka soldier earned a commendation for carrying a German prisoner to his trench during a front assault. Despite injuries to his leg, he shouldered the captive and returned to the line, earning a reward for the capture. The report notes the awarding officer and the heroism amid heavy fighting. A second item reports U.S. steel tonnage rising on December 8 compared with November.
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London
Ent
Eld
Valor on Own in Ferryman's House Battle
A World War I action report describes German forces withdrawing from Ferryman’s House after a French-led assault that seized the fort like position. French raiders, led by a volunteer detachment including Afreust Lenupe, attacked under cover of night, clearing ground floor and attic via bayonet and manual fighting. The victory secured a critical bridgehead and prompted a commendation for the officer in charge.
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London
Diximude
Yser
Marnon
Ferrymuit
Neithar Alde
Cuisnel
Thors
Uven
Outalda
Wildle
Resistakes
Perkyrmey
Reid
Party Policies Defended by Mr Wilson in Senate Speech
Long excerpt from a party political address criticizing Democratic opposition. The speech argues Republicans defend America’s interests and press for bills unlocking public domain for industry and labor, urging federal employment programs to aid working men and utilize water powers and public lands for national growth.
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Wilson
Bustrom
Friends of Business
Friends of America
United States Senate Jual
House
Republicann
Dexir Dng
Gee
Maas
Democratic Party
Armier
Sen
Turena Tt
Courney
United States
Speech on Mexican policy and American liberty from a statesman
A political voice discusses Mexican policy, liberty, and the American role. He defends Mexican reform, promotes self determination, and critiques watchful waiting while urging confidence in the American people and government. He emphasizes unity, democratic ideals, and prudent international engagement.
Captured German ships sold at auction in London
Warships that captured the German barges Aelddek and Ferkut fetched about fifteen thousand pounds or 90,000 dollars to divide among crews. The Berke Werten the Nore region sold for 61,660 dollars and the Guit bok for 84,500. The Porken mousen sale halted as the largest sailing vessel of the era, capable of landing 6000 tons of cargo. It had registry on the Clrdo ba in 1901 and hailed from Hamburg before the war. The Ferkeo was sent to New York but intercepted off Dover on August b. Captain Niegen led the escort ship. Thirty-nine rattlesnakes killed by dynamite near Brownwood Texas.
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London
Associated Press
Ferkut
Aucntion
le BrilMont
Bhoriy
Thano
Elippeta
Hamburg
Niaven
Nissen
Snrdila Preussen
Ses
n'Mturmoft
Dover
Craw
Masser
Ferkeo
Néo York
Sos
Zul
Niegen
Not able to buy substitutes for trade marked brands
A reader urges cultivating the habit of asking for distinctive brands and patronizing dealers who stock well known trades and sell them without argument. Consumers are encouraged to insist on branded goods and to avoid substitutes as a daily newspaper ad pir.
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Ante. Campbell
Kil PoUceman
ST. Louis
Jan Stw
Tadsy
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Gersgant
German Front
Flanders
Taudera
Iosaen
Traysylvania
Mutin
Ausiriana
Snkuwlna
Imo
Bingarlat
Maramsroy-Bzicet
Maramaros
Cerparherin
Ofusine Pest
Teormuva Kamerity
Mead
Despera
Sastafovd
Kacges
Metairie
Mognely
Bukowina
Kimpolung
Gukovwina
Asi
Torpeido
Sinope
Cory
Bn Light
ARG
Roth West
Sonnehea
Cerny Chern
Burnhaupt-te-Miaut
Wecustara
Keencti Vorend
Buck
Hans
Daly
Mombers
Sydney
Hole-in the-Wall
Slutter
Joseph Blatter
Pennsylvania
Dyhuole
East Locust Street
Slutter Pad
Alamo Lodge Ho
Locust Streac
Celock
Shilley-Loring Undertaking Co
Bok
Aly
IMI Union
Aduston
Tex, Tan. S
Evi
Dal
D. D. Willis
Emplose
of & A. Teaction Company
el Paso
Gharka Caponres
Fide
Mony
Iy United Buttes Steel
Ferryman's House
State Bank É Trust Company
Haile
GEO. Campaale
Vler Prods
Sreshilestt Thos
E. Mathis
Caahter
A. G, Engelke
Assi
Gaal
Hape Thal H
Ameren
Mexico
Ouhody Mba
Woodrow
Rauke T
United Stites
Hammer
Els
Brownwood
Merk
Hare
Shun
Philadelphia
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