Private admits starting Washington warehouse fire
Frederick L. Woodward, a private in the quartermaster corps, confessed to starting a blaze that damaged the quartermaster warehouse in Washington DC last week, destroying about $50,000 in food and supplies. He claimed a previous arson in Worcester in 1916 and cited a diagnosis of being a chronic impracticant or "maniac."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
VD. C
Frederick L. Woodward
Aay Quartermaster Corps
Wood- Ward
Worcester
Mass
Cardui touted by Relief woman for rapid relief
Relief Kentucky reader Mrs. Sarah M. Hill lauds Cardui as a wonderful medicine for women. She describes years of weakness and poor health then states one bottle began helping immediately, with two bottles restoring her strength and endurance to perform work. She urges others to try Cardui.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Cardus
Sarah M. Hill
Base Hospital Expansion Under Way at Fort Sam Houston
Construction at Fort Sam Houston proceeds with ten new hospital wards for 440 patient capacity and three barracks for 300 enlisted men. Two wards for insane soldiers rise beside the base hospital as crews also remodel staff quarters No. 8 and build an arsenal structure. Plans include a veterinary hospital addition two stories high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Department
Fort Sam Houston
Washington
John W. Buckman
Charles Lynch
John T. Aydelotte
Erwin W. Scott
F von Harten Dead in Galveston at 63
Frederick G. B. von Harten senior partner of Von Harten & Clark, a Galveston and Boston cotton firm, died at his home from pneumonia. He was 63, a director of the cotton exchange and board of trade, and well known across Texas. The record notes his prominence in regional commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Frederick GB. von
von Harten & Clark
Boston
von Harten
Texas
Cotton Exchange and Board of Trade
Cream Balm Relief for Catarrh and Nasal Congestion
An old style advertisement promises rapid relief from cold and catarrh by applying Sly's Cream Balm in the nostrils. It targets stuffed noses, headaches, and throat discomfort, claiming immediate soothing of swollen mucous membranes and easy breathing after a small application.
Five Occupants Escape Serious Injury In Auto Crash
An automobile with five occupants plunged 25 feet from the Medina River bridge at Palo Alto Road. James Cowley and his relatives sustained fractures and facial injuries while the others suffered bruises. The vehicle narrowly avoided falling into the river as responders from city police and local undertakers assisted at the scene and all were treated at Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital before being sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medina River
Palo Alto Road
James Cowley
Cottonwood Street
Elie
Pearl Cowley
Jack Cowley
Camp Travis
Alfred Moore
Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
Obituaries Carry Local San Antonio Farewells
Multiple obituaries memorialize Mrs. Abbey Lee Ormond 29 of San Antonio, Mrs. Dell Fabisack 28, and Mrs. Dora Matthews 76, with details on births, residences, survivors, funerals, and burial arrangements. Services note St Patrick Church, Mission Burial Park, and Madison Square Presbyterian Church with various undertakers' conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbey Lee Ormond
San Antonio
Jlugh ‘Ormond
William Soleher
Avenue D
St. Patrick's Church
Father Pinwell
St. Marty's Cemetery
W. M. Wermian
San Nagel
Leel Barnes
Idosvd Derrington
Oscar Dingle
Lawrence Housden
Internal Bathing Promises Health Through Waste Removal
A Massachusetts doctor promotes the J. B. A. Cascade internal bathing system by Tyrrell, claiming it relieves long standing internal issues. The ad cites Dr. Tyrrell’s 25 years of experience and notes over 500,000 Americans use the method, with demonstrations by WL. Wagner at 407 E. Houston Street in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IS. M. Wadlin
A. Tyrrell
New York
Fultowsewithi
J. B. I. Cascade
J. B. A. Cascade
Chas. A. Tyrrell, M. D
WL. Wagner
Trouston St. San Antonio
Tyrrell
Furniture Dealer Credits Tanlac For Health Turnaround
ER M. Morehead a 443 Commerce Street furniture dealer reports his long illness with stomach trouble disordered kidneys and general fatigue improved after using Tanlac. He says he now sleeps well eats better and can work with vigor, urging others to try Tanlac as he did. Available in San Antonio at Wagner's Drug Store and Meier's Pharmacy under a special representative.
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Taniae
ER. M. Morehead
Commerce Street
Tanlac
Tentac
San Antonio
Wagner's
Meiers Rmacy
San Antonio Obituaries and Funeral Notices Fractured List
Obituary notices list several local residents with details on deaths and funeral arrangements. John Bagley, 70, a former Indiana merchant, dies at 3015 West Mountain Street and is survived by a widow, son, and siblings. services planned with Reverend McKellan and burial at Mission Park. Christina Peterson, age 86, Danish-born long-time San Antonio resident, dies at 1016 South Nine Street. survived by husband Julius Larson, multiple children in Texas and California, body to be shipped to lifted Texas for burial. Additional notes mention the Odd Fellows membership, funeral plans, and local undertakers Pearce Robinson and Loring, with funeral home references and cemetery details.
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Ean Dell Kabisack
Mmma Dell Fabisack
Shoe
Ludwick
Texas
San Antonio
Corporal Stanley Wabisack
Dalphine
Manila
W. I Jackson
Clarence Trutledge
Dra Jackson
John J. Jackson
Ladington
Zizik Undertaking Company
BR. W. McChain
Mission Burial Park
Dora H
Matthews
Dora Helena Brackenridge Mattthews
Augusta Street
Sho Wi
Booneville
Trl
Tenis
San Marcos
Eau Suffre
Red Cross
M. Mleanor
Tessie McIntyre
John A. Matthews
M. Mleanor Brackenridge
Us City
George W. Brackenridge
Rh. J. Trackenridge
Austin
J. M. Todd
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Shelley- Loring Undertaking Company
John BP. Bagley
John T. Bagley
West Mountain Street
Tie
Indiana
the Dagtey
Samuel Bagley
Lia Porte
Ind
Mary Ross
la Verte
Nunnie Butt
Chicago
Independent Order of
Odd Mellows
Lawton
Tugh McKellan
Central Christian Church
Christina Peterson
Chitstian Peterson
South Nive Street
Denmark
Julius Ilarson
J.C. Canuteson
Tee, Litehe Undertaking Company
Would Do Her Bit Aviation Section Miss Den-Volo
A strong young woman seeks a chance to learn aviation mechanics joining the Signal BA and recommendations praise her grasp of delicate machinery. She plans to serve during the war, hoping to be trained in manufacturing or adjustment of airplanes and related equipment for government needs.
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Signal
den- Volo
Nas
Visitors and Guests Listed at Local Inns and Hotels
The note lists numerous visitors and registrations: W Thomson of Ragie Pass tied St Anthony, A Temang of Dallas registered nee 4 aeh at the Lanier. i Avant of Ditley stopping at the Meuger. M Wooster of St. Louis registered at St. Anthony. Mrs Mo Grooks of Dallas guest at the canter, Lane of Munston registered at unter. Breving of New York at the Menger. Uraw for St. Anthan. Swisher of Houston at the Gune cr at of Dallas topping at Mrs Mo OW.ones of Bloomington Ill Baptist at the Lanter. A Seifert of St. Louis Ma. at the Menzer. WM Putins of Terrell stopping at J Anthony mh Vickers of Dallas registered at the Gamer. WM Cumberland of Derketey Cal Pee KL de Lanier ton of Ilongton registered at ne Morgen.
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W. Thomson
St. Anthony
A. Temang
Dallas
Aeh
Lanier
I. Avant
Ditley
Meuger
M. Wooster
St. Louis
Mo Grooks
Lane
Munston
Unter
AL. 'Breving
New York
Menger
Uraw
St. Anthanis
Swisher
Houston
Dallis
Mo OW. Ones
Bloomington
Til
Lanter
A. Seifert
Menzer
WM. Putins
Terrell
J . Anthony
Mh Vickers
Gamer
WM. Cumberland
Derketey
Cal
Pee KL de Lanier
Ton
Ilongton
Ne’ Morgen
Allies Ready For Any Emergency On Western Front
Secretary Baker reports in Washington that Allied forces hold an expectant stance on the western front amid Russia’s shifts expanding central powers strategic freedom. British and French defenses are strengthened, front raids persist, and Palestine operations under Allenby continue with patrol clashes as Jerusalem area remains contested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Italy
Trajan
Palestine
Allenby
Girl New a Woman permanent home sought for 13 year old
A San Antonio charity appeals for a permanent home for a 13 year old girl after her mother must work while her father serves in the army. The effort relies on immediate offers of placement and support from local families or sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Sugar, Ships and War Save Sugar Supplies Card
The piece explains how sugar shortages affect Europe and the United States in World War I. It notes Cuba as a key supplier, Java sugar being locked up, and the impact of saving ships to move soldiers. It mentions the American Sugar Refining Company efforts and Domino Cane Sugars packaged for wider distribution to curb waste.
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Cuba
United States
Europe
Java
England
France
American Sugar Refining Company
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Jacinda Wieforth
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Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Co
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Willet
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Turner, Mall
Winston Council
Willett's Famous Orchestra
Oklahoma City
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Philadelphia
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