Police crack down on vice as officers reassigned
City commissioners reinstate Chief of Police Lancaster and Police Judge Wilkens and order patrol commanders to report vice activity on their beats. A special unit and plainclothes squad will investigate disorderly houses and gambling dens and report suspected sites to maintain vigilance.
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yWith
Lancaster
J. Ed Wilkens
Bell
War Department
Mayer Well
Lowther
Police Department
Vic Squad
Deparitent
Hitery Vorve
Sid
Lamberts
Terce
Speci
Chamber of Cunmiercve
Chamber of Commerce
Wilkens
Walter Thurvey
Advice on diet and kidney health from old remedies
The writing promotes a meat limited diet with vegetables and roughage to clean the liver and bowels. It recommends a laxative from May-apple and aloe and jalap root, hot water before meals, lots of water between meals, outdoor exercise, and occasional Anuric to stimulate kidneys, claiming it prevents kidney disease, heart illness, rheumatism, and gout and may extend life.
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BR. V. Pierce
Woman Arrested on Vagrancy Charge After Arrival
A woman newly arrived in the city was arrested on a vagrancy charge after being turned over to military police. Two men were later detained Saturday forenoon and booked on vagrancy charges.
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Min
Wonnkin
Captain identified in army bank robbery case
Army officers say a former officer wore a captured uniform in a bank robbery. Police from several towns chased fugitives after telegrams were sent. Details about the suspect remain unavailable as officers caution against releasing descriptions.
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Army
Hae
Althy
Warnell
Aman
Spudi
Russia presses bid for peace amid front line updates
Russia remains focused on peace as troops hold Rachmateh in Tchernigov while Bolshevik detachments secure Debalzavo and other Kharkov area stations. Ensign W Velnikov, Bolshevik commander, appeals to soldiers and workers as German peace talks unfold and foreign funding is cited as aiding the war effort.
Cold Wave Halts Deep South Rail Traffic in Kansas City
Snow and freezing weather strand trains from Kansas City to Cumway Springs and Wichita. Passengers were fed as snow plows cleared routes while officials warn of continuing disruption and no service on the St Louis and San Francisco line west of Wichita.
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Kansas City
Jane
Lycuth
Union
Anthony
Iat
Cumway Springs
Iwi
Springfield
St. Louis
San Frantisea
Wichitahin
Small Raids Reported in Paris Front Lines
The air office says new operations near St. Quentin and Champagne detachments penetrated enemy lines at Butte du Mesmil. Belgian dispatch notes German batteries active near Amiens. Allied artillery responded. Harassing actions reported in Bremsehspelte, Dixmulde and St. Jacques Capelle. A few prisoners taken. No further details.
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Paris
Air Office
St. Quentin
Butte du Mesmil
Ams
Partiel
Sue
Resgions
Bremsehspelte
Dixmulde
St. Jacques Capelle
Destroyer Racoon Strikes Rocks and Sinks Off British Coast
The British destroyer Racoon struck rocks off the coast of Trish on Wednesday and foundered. Built in Tati, she measured 266 feet in length and displaced 915 tons, armed with four inch and three inch guns and two torpedoes.
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London
Jan. P
Trish
Wednes
Storm-Cooled Chicago Sees Frozen Lake Trials
Chicago faced a fierce storm with a freeze wild enough to halt water systems. West end streets reported frozen lake edges and full ice across by Saturday morning, enabling tentative skating if another deep freeze hits.
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West Fnd
Trains From the North Late Into Texas
All passenger trains from the North into San Antonio were three to four hours late Saturday morning due to a blizzard and snow storm. Through Oklahoma and Texas borders conditions improved but beyond the border train schedules were wiped from the train sheets. Telegraph reports indicated weather clearing as the storm moved eastward.
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San Antonio
Port Worth
Dallas
Texas
Q&kiohemia
Kansas
Missouri
St. Louis
Kansas City
Chicago
Coal Shortage Warning From Federal Fuel Chief
Washington January 12 Dr Garfield federal fuel administrator warns there may be no general relief from a long coal shortage lasting at least 64 months and that the situation could worsen due to railroad congestion voluntary curtailment is urged with industries to reduce use by shutting down one day a week and conserving coal across utilities and manufacturing.
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Washington
Garfield
Gar
Paper
Ode
Nat Et
Fort Worth Gas Supply Restored for Cold Spell
Fort Worth Texas orders directed gas to be supplied to industrial consumers for the duration of the cold spell. Wiley Blair fuel administrator under federal government issues wire urging prompt action. Household and domestic consumers to be prioritized ahead of industry.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Fromt Wiley Blair
Dilhis
Ed Eral
Weather Across Texas Sees Severe Cold and Snow
Frigid front blankets the state with record lows up to eight degrees below zero in Amarillo and six inches of snow in parts. Mission and Brownsville report cold and crop concerns while drought regions fear livestock losses and fishermen face freezing temperatures near Wichita Falls and Fort Worth. Unidentified men found frozen near Fort Worth and near Wichita Falls raise dangerous headlines as the storm tracks through Dallas and West Texas.
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Dallas Worth
Damase Wisdere
Tomorth Texas
Anmariile
Mission
Sacredo
Brownsville
York Tirrett
Wichita Mall
Wichita Falls
Wort Worth
Steamer Grounded Near Yampa Coast
Unclear report describes a steamer near the Yampa area and a Cuban coast incident. A tug stands by amid heavy seas. Details on passenger safety and company officials are unavailable.
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Yampa
Penine ‘Aula
Occidenti
Here
Cuba
Nero
Cuban
Ao Heavy Sea
Officiis
Awssiine Passeng
Steamer Grounded After 60 Mile Gale at Newport News
A 60 mile gale drove three ocean steamers aground in Newport News harbor. The ships are hard and fast but none is believed in serious danger. The storm, though it halted port shipping, caused no reported casualties or major damage.
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Newport News
Dan i
Baker Told There Is Too Much Delay In Needed Orders
Washington January 12 Secretary Baker faces sharp cross examination before the Senate Military Committee in the war inquiry. The panel pressed on the delay in supplying 1200 news machine pins for drills and urged immediate distribution. Weeks and Chamberlain questioned the adequacy of Baker’s assurances, while Baker insisted the country will feel secure once the sets are known.
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Washington
D.C
Baker
Senate
Weeks
Senator Weeks
Ci Man Chianberlain
Mr. Baker
Lucy Gates Delights San Antonio Mozart Society Audience
American soprano Lucy Gates impressed the San Antonio Mozart Society concertgoers with a rich voice and expressive style aided by Carlos Salvedy on harp. The program featured Miss Gates in Lakme and Peer Gynt selections, Salcedo solos, and an ensemble closing with Bentberg's Joan of Arc.
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Lucy Gates
San Antonio Mozart Society
Carlos Salvedy
Mozart Society
Philarmonic Orchestra
Arthur Claassen
Miss Gates
San Antonio
Columbia
Germany
Perent
Tere
Stil Mere
Laddie
Jaaire
Sol- Vejy
Peer Gynt
Grant Shater
Conrad von Bas
Dhtrrie
Schardson
Gay
Moziari Society
Carlos Salcedo
Corell
Omugiber
Bentberg
Joan of Arc
Virginia Prohibition Amendment Passes Legislature
Virginia ratifies the national prohibition amendment as the House of Delegates votes 80 to 8 and the Senate likely to follow. The action makes Virginia the second state to approve the measure after Mississippi earlier in the week. A chimney collapse on Jud Street in Wynn, Massachusetts, killed several and injured others in a gale event.
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Wynn
Mass
Janu
Jud Street
Jn Qe
Gale Tedie
Virginia
Richmond
House of Delegates
Senate
Mispri
Legishitare
Japanese ship arrives with Carranza mission to Japan
A Japanese vessel reaches port with a mission from President Carranza to Japan. The trip aims to negotiate a treaty and arrange purchase of arms and ammunition for the Mexican army, as reported by a local paper.
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Crranga
Carranza
Mexico
Japan
Obituary notes from San Antonio area deaths
A batch of obituaries from San Antonio and New Braunfels notes deaths of Stcob Jacobs Jack Jacobs 67 a New York native who lived in San Antonio and worked in jewelry and livestock firms. Charles J Bauderer 55 of 524 Water St with ties to San Antonio Machine Supply. Mrs Josephine Walbardier 17 born in Alsace with family in San Antonio. Mrs Dora Heusch 47 native of Perry Texas survived by husband and sister. Joseph John Wernette 57 hotel owner with extensive family. Mrs Laura Smith 67 dies in sanitarium. Mrs Laura Ainsworth 42. Philip D Wilks 71. Mrs Louisa Ann Sump 60 pioneer resident.
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Stcob Jacobs
Jack Jacobs
New Braunfels
Dave Jacobs
New York
Landa
New Sraunfels
San Antonio
Beth Ll Cemmetery
Charles J. Bauderer
Water Stret
Germany
San Antonio Machine Supply Company
Rosie Lewis
Milwaukee
Wis
Charles
Henry
George
Alamo Masonic Lodge
Mil
Josephone Hualbardier
Josephine Walbardier
Alsace
France
Texas
Castroville
Louis
Austin
Jake
Weldon
J. C. Marbardier
A. G. Wietzel
Regina Uginke
August Maller
North Street
St. Joseph's Church
Tather Schnetzer
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Dora Heusch
Dory Mensell
Perry
I IL Sienseh
J. Rau
Rievsel
Waco
Niebe
Canary
Joseph John Werrette
Joseph John Wernette
Ruiz Street
Graselvel
LA. Anderson
Elmer €. Wernette
Louisa Ann Sump
Louisa Ann Sumpf
San Antono
Guena Visti
Rusk
R. C. A. Sumpt
P. A. Coppard
San Diego
Cal
H. King
Margaret Sumpt
A.D. Supt
W. A
Lee Whitescarver
Doc Kyle
Grapeland
Oxas
S Coppard
Evanor A. King
Margarette Sumyo
Benjamin Bean
Anchor Muasonic
Funeral and cemetery services advertised in local listings
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co promotes automobile equipment and private ambulance services at 453 Soledad St with Cr 2323. Le Pearce Robinson Undertaking Co offers private ambulance and motor equipment. Roselawn Cemetery advertises family lots at 50 and 100 dollars with monthly payments at 501 State Bank Building Crockett 3429.
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Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
Aim and
Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Co
Soledad St
Roselawn
State Bank
Crockett
Water Shortage Bites Kelly Field As Pipes Freeze
Frozen water mains cripple Kelly Field recruit camps with widespread shutdowns and water rationing. Despite the cold flying resumes on Saturday but earlier days saw limited activity and crowded unheated offices, forcing mail handling in tents and understaffed posts due to illness.
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Kelly Field
Posmnister Armistead
War Dept Defines Allotment Protections in Pay Forfeiture
The War Department announced a policy that court martial cannot forfeit portions of a soldier’s pay allotted to dependents. Sentences apply only to pay not included in the allotment, meaning $30 monthly pay with $15 set for dependents would see only the remainder at risk.
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War Department
Checks Mailed for November Soldier Dependents Benefits
More than 100000 checks for the November allotment and dependents' allowance of soldiers have been mailed from Washington. A War Department telegram, released by Col Ralph Harrison, notes applications up to January 1 are included, with later submissions to be processed. Some dependents in San Antonio have received checks, though not all have arrived.
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Washington
Department
Ralph Harrison
War Department
San Antonio
British Officer Outlines Two Year Army Training
Lieutenant Colonel Applix of the British mission told officers and two commissioned officers at Camp Travis Friday afternoon that two years are required to complete soldier training. The Majestic Camp Theater housed more than 2000 attendees as Applix, who has delivered three lectures at the camp, continues to assist the school for brigade and field officers at Fort Sam Houston.
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Applix
Camp ‘Travis
Majestic Camp
Aperlin
Fort Sam Houston
Locomotives From France Put To Work At Home
Washington January 12 Locomotives built in the United States for France and taken over to ease freight congestion in the East have been put into service. Director General McAdoo announced that within weeks many more locomotives built for France and commandeered would be ready for use after gauge changes for American rails. Educational work by the Department of Commerce will be discontinued to centralize waterways development under the railroad directorate.
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Washington, D.C
France
McAdoo
Finssts
Department of Commerce
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