Bootlegger squad forms to enforce new liquor rules
A new division of the police department led by Albert Van Riper forms the bootlegger squad to enforce a recently passed ordinance prohibiting sale of liquor in packages for consumption off premises. Mayor Bell praises progress as records show cleaner conditions and officers expand the vice squad, traffic detail, and volunteer force.
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Albert van Riper
Lancaster
Liquor and Malt Dealers’ Association
Ruckman
Bell
San Antonio
M. E. Buckley
Corporation Court
Harvey
James Caruthers
Conference to convene on youth army work in San Antonio
A three day meeting of Southern Department representatives will start in San Antonio on January 18. Wilman F E Adams will preside with about one hundred attendees including camp secretaries and two National War Work Council representatives from New York. Sessions be held at the Gunter Hotel and Travis Park Methodist Church with regional leaders overseeing religious, athletic and educational programs. Camps secretaries will come from Arizona New Mexico Arkansas Oklahoma Louisiana and Texas.
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Army
M. C
Southern Department
San Antonio
Wilman FE. Adams
New York
National War Work Council
A. Barcour
A. Joy
Gunter Hotel
Travis Park Methodist Church
Hugh Cork
George Stock
W. BR. Raymond
Arizona
New Mexico
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Texas
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Calomel Replacement
An advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative to calomel. It claims calomel is poisonous and causes bone necrosis and sickness, while Dodson's remedy cleanses the bowels, improves liver function, and does not salivate. The pitch promises a money-back guarantee if buyers are not cured and even suggests giving it to children.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Dodson
Doda
Dotson
Policewomen patrol city streets with no arrests made
Captain Caruthers notes he could issue such an offer soon without paying the reward. Policewomen patrolled downtown visiting moving picture shows and hotel lobbies, but made no arrests. A vaudeville balcony once dark was illuminated Monday night.
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Caruthers
Political turmoil sweeps Germany and calls for restraint
The Munich Post attacks the fatherland party and backs President Wilson stance on autonomy for Slavs in central empires. It warns that the Russian revolution has inflamed Slav nationalism and could trigger a broader uprising if humbling terms are imposed on Russia. The article also notes Dernburg urging disarmament.
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Russia
Dernburg
Wilson
Munich Post
Fatherland Party
Austria-Hungary
Peace talks drift as they clash over self determination
A Brest-Litovsk style dispatch describes a three session German Austrian and Russian committee debating a peace treaty clause announcing ending war and pledging peace. Trotsky presses Russia to remove troops from neutral Persia and protests the Russian governments past wrongs. Evacuation terms and Polish Courland and Lithuania representation spark bitter disputes.
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Wolff Bureau
Berlin
Brest-Litovsk
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Austria
Hungary
Turkey
Persia
Jater
Bing
M. Trotsky
Trotsky
Welft
Poland
Courland
Lithtonia
Hoffman
Polish Ministers Jews in Russia Have Been Emancipated
The Hague dispatch reports Polish ministers discussed the Jewish question with Jewish leaders and municipal members in Berlin. Jews urged repeal of special laws as emancipation in Russia showed the path forward. ministers suggested emigration might be desirable and sought cooperation from leaders.
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Russia
Hague
Jewish Correspondence Bureau
Berlin
Poland
Lansing Causes Arrest of Caillaux
The report cites documents shown to an investigating judge as the reason for the arrest of Caillaux. It notes no information about a forthcoming document in the suppress and suggests it may reveal Captain Bouchardon’s role similar to When after American dispatches led to Bolo Pasha’s arrest.
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Caillaux
Supress
Bouchardon
Bolo Pasha
Theosophical Lectures Series at Casino Hall
I W Togers national lecturer presents talks on The Invisible Side of War Life After Death Predestines tones and Re birth Drews and Premonitions The Supermen Monday nights features at Casino Hall except Saturday night cost 15 cents collection only Advances advertise shows times and places for a series of public lectures with varied themes.
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I. W. Togers
National Gheosophical
Carnegie Pall
Casino Hall
Mass Service Sunday All Episcopal Churches Unite
Episcopal churches in San Antonio vote to unite in a Sunday service at the Young Men's Christian Association Auditorium Camp Travis to be led by Bishop William T. Capers. No services at St. Paul’s or St. Jolie’s. Rev Henry Glinewen assists with Dev W I Stevens in St. Mary’s pulpit. A special printed form will be used at the mass service.
Gardner death prompts probe into army camp conditions
Washington January 15 A House move follows Representative Gardner's death from pneumonia at Camp Wheeler Georgia A Ohio Republican introduces a resolution directing the military committee to investigate camp sanitation clothing hospital facilities and treatment of the sick The House adjourns in memory of Major Gardner and a possible national funeral may be arranged per Speaker plans depending on the family consent
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House
Gardner
Camp Wheeler
Georgia
Gard
Ohio
Mchusets
Wheeler
Macon
Major Gardner
Kitchin
Senate
Capitol
Winter Weather Brings Pain Says Sloan Liniment
Outdoor workers suffer stiff necks neuralgic pains rheumatic twinges and lumbago in wintry conditions. Sloan's Liniment promises quick penetrating relief without rubbing avoiding skin irritation and messy plasters or salves.
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Sloan
Camp Travis Reports Progress In Training Of Ninetieth Division
An order issued Tuesday calls regimental and separate command units to report by noon January 15 on training progress since Camp Travis was established. The report should show hours devoted to tactical instruction and average attendance during the sixteen week intensive course, noting modifications due to equipment shortages epidemics and other factors.
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New Beime
Oliner Sons
Theosophical Lecturer Schedule On War and Afterlife
W Rogers, National Theosophical Lecturer, will speak on Life After Death Thursday, Pre existence and Re birth Friday, Dreams and Premonitions Sunday, and Supermen Monday. Lectures except Saturday will be at 8 15 pm in Carnegie Hall.
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W. Rogers
Carnegieally
Home-made Pinex cough remedy promotes quick relief
A historic ad touts a home made mixture using Pinex pine extract and sugar syrup to treat severe coughs chest discomfort and throat irritation. It claims rapid relief and phlegm loosening with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back from The Pinex Co Wayne Indiana.
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Cho Pinex Co
Wayne
Ind
Close-in cottage at 511 Sixth St with affordable terms
Real estate listing describes a near town cottage 313 blocks from the post office at 511 Sixth St. with all modern conveniences and payment options: small cash down and balance of 30 dollars per month. Adams Advertising.
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Moore Bldg
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