Special Squad Enforces Liquor Rules in San Antonio
A new bootlegger squad of the police department, led by Albert Van Riper, enforces a city ordinance prohibiting liquor sales in packages for off premise use. Mayor Bell voices gratification at improved vice conditions as Buckley starts as corporation court judge and patrols expand.
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Police Department
Albert van Riper
Lancaster
Liquor and
Bell
San Antonio
M . Buckley
Corporation Court
Caplin Turvey
Vice Squad
James Caruthers
Regular
Lin
Three Day YMCA Conference Opens in San Antonio
A three day conference of representatives from the Southern Department opens in San Antonio on January 16. Wilman M Adams will preside. About one hundred men are expected, including departmental executives, camp secretaries, and two National War Work Council delegates from New York. Headquarters at the Gunter Hotel with sectional meetings at Travis Park Methodist Church.
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Army Y. M. C. A
Southern Department
San Antonio
Wilman
Adams
T Ia
New York
National War Work Council
A. Barbour
A. Joy
Gunter Hotel
Travis Park Methodist Church
Hugh Cork
George Stock
W. St. Raymond
Arizona
New Mexico
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Louisiani
Texas
Dodson's Liver Tone Promise Beats Harmful Calomel
Dodson's Liver Tone is advertised as a safe alternative to calomel. The promotion claims calomel is mercury and harmful, causing bone necrosis and sickness, and touts liver tone as a harmless vegetable remedy that cleanses the liver, eases bowel issues, boosts energy, and is safe for children with a pleasant taste.
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Dodsons
Drys
Dodson
Dodgson
Policewomen patrol downtown amid vaudeville hotel visits
Captain Caruthers notes progress could allow offering rewards without fear of payout. Reports describe policewomen patrolling downtown, visiting moving picture shows and hotel lobbies but making no arrests. A vaudeville balcony, dark before, was found well lit Monday night.
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Caruthers
Ina
Political turmoil in Germany roils publics and press
Continued on page one, the article notes foreign policy fears as Germany faces upheaval. Dr Dernburg advocates disarmament while Wilson's aims are cited. The Munich Post criticizes the Fatherland party and backs Wilson on autonomy for Slav groups in central empires. It warns Russia's revolution fuels Slav nationalism, risking a revolt if humiliating terms are imposed.
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Russia
Dernburg
Wison
Munich Post
Fatherland Party
Wilson
Austria-Hungary
Peace talks limp on as allied delegates clash
Berlin dispatch from Brest Litovsk describes a three day session of a mixed German Austro Hungarian and Russian peace committee. Disputes over self determination and evacuation terms leave talks adjourned with no resumption date. Trotsky urges removal of troops from neutral Persia and criticizes decorative phrasing. General Hoffman protests tone and demands faster action on Courland Lithuania and other territories.
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Amsterdam
Wolff Bureau
Berlin
Brest-Litpvst
Disputch
Leon Trotsky
Rus
Hungary
Turkey
Persia
M. Trotsky
Russia
Trotsky
Poland
Courtland
Lite Unin
Hoffman
Ton
Eaks
Wolfmann
Troffman
Courhand
Lithuania
Tusa
Gulf of Tira
von Kuchimann
Berlin Conditions Appalling Report From Berlin
A London observer reports Berlin's dire state with scarce food light and clothing. Civilians endure dirty conditions and few comforts as bitterness toward the government grows and protests break out. The populace divides into three classes with Hindenburg resented and police posts offering rewards for informants.
Wartime Social Frictions and Rations Highlighted by Officers
A fragmented slice shows class tensions as the middle class funds high posts for Jews while the working class mocks the imperial family. It notes comforts for the wealthy, costly rations, a dubious 90 dollar chant, and a meager restaurant dinner. Officers whisper of Krupp works fires destroying planes and men moving west to Russia for supplies.
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Ludendorff
Hindenburg
Emperor
Krupp
Russia
Berlin
Basle
Jews Oppose Special Laws in Poland Emancipation Debate
The Hague report says Polish ministers of justice and social affairs discussed with Jewish leaders and municipal officials about reforms for Jews in Poland. Jews urged abolition of special laws, noting Russia’s emancipation by revolution, while ministers suggested emigration as a cooperation option.
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The
Hague
Jewish Correspondence Bureau
Berlin
Poland
Russia
Lansing Causes Arrest of Caillaux
The article notes Caillaux’s arrest linked to documents shown to an investigating judge. It mentions a report about a document that may soon be published abroad and suggests it implicated Captain Bouchardon after he ordered the arrest of Bolo Pasha upon receiving American dispatches.
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Temps
Caillaux
Bouchardon
Bolo Pasha
Theosophical Lectures Series at Carnegie Hall
J W Rogers national lecturer presents a sequence of talks on war life after death pre existence and rebirth dreams and premonitions and the supermen at Casino Call with a 15 dollar collection fee on select nights, schedule noted.
Mass Service Sunday Unites San Antonio Churches
Miscopal churches of San Antonio unite for a single service at the Young Men’s Christian Association Auditorium Camp Travis. Bishop Willan Capers of the West Texas diocese delivers an address. Other church ministers participate and a printed service form guides later army assembly worships.
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San Antonio
Youn Aten Christian Association
Camp ‘Travis
Willan Capers
Wocese
West Texas
Othe Oh Church
Gamel Tedeuts
St. Lake Jolays Church
Evens
Veckor
St. Marks
Army
Eiumnos
Funeral Notice for Camilla Seckmann in San Antonio
Mrs Camilla Seckmann aged 70 years 1 month 17 days died in San Antonio Texas funeral from daughter Mrs Aylmer 827 Hays Street Wednesday 2 o'clock with interment at Odd Fellows cemetery. Heavy snow in Amarillo described as the heaviest of the year with three major falls this week benefiting the wheat crop for farmers in the area.
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Camilla Seckmann
Ied
San Antonio
Janus
Camilla Heckmann
Red Aylmer
Hays Street
Odd Fellows
Amarillo
Tex
Death of Gardner May Prompt Probe of All Army Camps
Washington January 15 The death of former Representative Gardner at Camp Wheeler Georgia from pneumonia sparks a House resolution by Representative Gard of Ohio to probe army camp conditions The plan covers camp site selection clothing hospital facilities and treatment of sick soldiers supported by many of Gardner’s friends The House adjourned in his memory and a potential state funeral proposal may follow if family agrees
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Washington
D.C
Premmonian
Gardner
Camp Wheeler
Georgina
Gard
Ohio
Massachusets
Macon
Civilife
House
Major Gardner
Kitchin
Senate
Winter Weather Prompts Use of Sloan’s Liniment
Advertisements urge outdoors workers to apply Sloan's Liniment for relief from stiff necks neuralgic pains rheumatic twinges lumbago etc. The product promises quick penetrating relief without rubbing and avoids skin staining from poultices, touting a clean soothing effect.
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Sloan
Training Course Initiated Despite Epidemic Pressures
The 90th division orders unit commanders to ensure completion of a 17 week intensive training program. The plan includes reporting the name of tactical instructors and estimated attendance. A 14 week campus period and the following week of operational tasks are outlined, with notes of potential delays from epidemic and other risks.
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Lalgis
Wrk
The Inyistine Side of Thursday Night and Weekend Plays
J. W. Rogers presents a string of performances at Carme Hall and Casino Thi featuring Life Death Pretence and Re birth Or and Premonitions The Supermen and other titles across Thursday to Monday showings with 8 15 p m start times Collection only The text includes fragmented lines about a young man and a diamond seeking a heart and a sexton with a blade.
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J. W. Rogers
National Tegies
Carme Hall
Orand
Casino Thi
Pinex cough remedy touted with quick relief claims
An advertisement touts Pinex as a potent cough remedy mixed with granulated sugar to create a pleasant tincture. It claims rapid relief for severe coughs and chest colds and warns against imitations, offering a money back guarantee.
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Jta
Tha Pinex
Wayne, Ind
Close-in Cottage Ad Near Post Office
Very close-in cottage one to two blocks from the post office at 511 Sixth St with modern conveniences. Small cash payment and balance $20 per month. 530 Moore Bldg Ads.
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Sixth St
Moore
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Zaery Woman
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M. D
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Washer’s Amoval Sale
Sloan’s Betertrets
Tobacce
Edward H. Woods
New York City
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