Camp Travis San Antonio Social Disease Rates
A War Department supervised bulletin from Camp Travis reports social disease cases among soldiers. Since opening, 2359 cases recorded with 49 contracted near San Antonio. Camp Travis is eight and one-half percent above U S camp averages. Only two and a half percent linked to San Antonio. The figures counter slander about the city.
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Revival of River Traffic Promises Steamship Resurgence
The article notes a planned revival of Mississippi and Ohio river steamboat traffic with ships like the Robert E Lee Natchez and others, tied up at the Jevee amid dark melodies. Secretary Redfield announces government action to rebuild river transport, building terminals along major rivers and backing private concerns with four large steamers and twenty five barges between St Louis and New Orleans.
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Kiser Juli
Robert 4. Lee
Ats Equiretert
Natchez
I Sarge
Stan
Redfield
Ted States
Mississippi
Tennessee
Ilinois
Ohio Sivers
St Louis
New Orleans
Revival of river traffic linked to railroad rehabilitation plan
The article argues that revived river transport would accompany the rehabilitation of railways, enabling faster wartime movement. It notesSecretary Redfield’s commitment and the need for adequate water facilities to ease congestion caused by railroad dependence, with factories favoring water routes when feasible.
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Redfield
Caren
Rights, Prohibition and Wilson Echo in Debates
Opinion column denounces Democratic shifts from states rights to central government citing labor, suffrage, and prohibition votes as assaults on constitutional principles. Warns that Wilson era changes threaten democracy while contrasting German prospects and U.S. resilience amid war. Mentions Guaymas, New York morals debate, and London Times viewpoint.
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Democratic Party
Republic
United States
Wilwun
Muade
Congress
Condi
Wilson
White House
Defeat in Victory and U S Entry in World War I
The article argues that Central Powers pursued aggressive moves after the United States entered the war, testing for impact while America built its war machine. It suggests German and German-aligned forces aimed for a decisive blow before U S leverage grew, challenging earlier claims that America’s entry would not matter.
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Germany
United States
London
Strom
the Times
Gorony
Tersa
Aerse
Aieri¢a
Turbulent Press Clippings Mixed With War and Vote Talk
The column mixture cites multiple papers noting political notes and wartime concerns. It mentions suffrage talk, local officials, and a Fort Worth weather lead, alongside voter and prison topics and a temple telegram.
Fuel Shortage Declared Temporary by Dealers
Dealers report a temporary fuel shortage following a severe cold spell but say supply remains ample. congestion at distribution centers caused delays. most smaller outlets sold out early, yet large yards maintain wood and coal stocks and expect normal shipments within weeks.
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Gan Antouta Woo
Ino Avinager
A. B. Weakley
le Fuel Administration
War film series dominates British cinema profits
A British industry report notes four war feature series shown in the United States raised substantial revenue for the British government effort. Profit figures reach into the tens of thousands of pounds weekly, with one production alone contributing around £42,000 to the war office and related advertising expenditures in direct support of patriotic cinema. The Western Department reports roughly 47,000 tranne in interleaved release plans, as studios accelerate wartime production and distribution.
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London Times
Punelonta
The
Buble Ledger Co
United States
Charles (Rhan
Ginenta Committee
Telly
War Office
Nelion
Urb
She Atrand
New York
Pashie
Ue Howe
Elon
Ronda
Keith Chrcutt
Ue Haute
Letters on soldiers and discipline against a panel
A fragment of letters criticize public treatment of troops, urging discipline and orderly conduct. The writer praising General Ferehing and Senator Kenyon defends soldiers, questions police roles, and recalls a 1910s incident in Laredo with Captain Ayres and the Tenth Cavalry as examples of maintaining order without mobrule.
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Durtisssloon League
Kenyon
Ban ¢ Antonia
France
Urey
Laredo
Ayres
Biri or Ratton to Return at Grand Opera House
Theaters announce eight mutinies and eight night performances of The Biri or Ratton returning to Grand Opera House next Thursday with a special score and orchestra. Griffith’s Civil War picture The Birth of Nation shown with new onscreen innovations and a major vaudeville lineup headlines other attractions at the Royal and Majestic theaters.
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Tieeth
T& Nation
Biri
Ratton
Boeimulog
Hrnday
David Wart Geffith
Hiv Contreres
Ascomipatiniimt
Comedy and film lineup at the Empire theater today
Patrlogia and ddyer star in The Girl and the Duneing Fool as vaudeville acts entertain between screenings. Wallace Reid debuts Nan of Music Mountain, while Elsie Ferguson leads She Rise of Jennie Cush ing, with action in the crowd scene and a reform school plot.
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de Michale
Romie Ows
Alexander Pantages
Wiinal
de Mighele Brothers
Aribata
Rogal Theater
Mtarland
Ithestye Grber
Frejek H. Spene and Company
Evens
Leflvedtet
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Jesson
Bailly Stevens
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Thien
Frank Gubby
Weir and
Dixon
Beck and
Preston
Bertie Ford
Wallace Reid
Elsie Werguson
Artematt
Jennie Cushing
He Sluhis
Miss Ferguson
Empire Theater
Fim
Aio
Maud Powell Recital Delights Boston Critics
Maud Powell, famed violinist, captivated Boston with a recital at Grand Hall. Philip Hale, the respected Boston critic, praised her mastery and tonal refinement, noting her flawless execution of a difficult concerto and the composer’s tribute to her artistry.
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Maun Powell
Grand
Maud Powell
Boston
Philip Hale
Camp Travis Theater Stars Draw Crowded Audiences
Alfred Demanby Jallian Durkin and their plantar share top honors at Camp Travis Theater as their tunatal songs and the act of Archer and Wad entertain soldiers and civilians. Fox Fenton at Peart, Jewel Carmen in The Kinsedolle of Love thrills patrons at the Peart Theater amid Carmen's dramatic on set remarks about the filming. General order outlines health rules and instruction for soldiers with translations and copies issued to all.
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Tere
Alfred Demanby
Jallian Durkin
Plantar
Camp Travis
Uonoliu
Tvs
Tarzan
Archer Ana Wad
Getllit
Inego
Blaitn
Burt
Arn
Fox Fenton
Peart
Jewel Carmen
William Wos
Peart Theater
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