Fourth of July Band Concert at Crackenridge Park
The municipal band led by William T. Smdirgeter with G ard Chichester of the War Service Bound offers a patriotic and folk program at Crackenridge Park Thursday from 7 to 10 pm. A 20 minute war talk by FE My at Baylor College precedes the concert, featuring Old and new favorites like Stars and Stripes Forever and Dixie, with prayers at twilight. The event is open to the public as part of the day’s observance, near the bathing beach.
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Dixie
Foster
Germany
Twilieht
Ower Chet
Serackenridge
Railroad announces wage rise for Pullman porters and conductors
Washington DC railway administration announced a plan to raise wages for Pullman fleet crews and conductors. The move aims to retain operating control of the Pullman Company and reflect updated labor costs for railway employees.
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Sister of Admiral Dewey Dies in Montpelier Home
Mrs. Mary Greeley sister of Admiral George Dewey died at her Montpelier Vermont home last night. She was 79 years of age.
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Montpelier
Mary Greeley
George Devwey
American Aviators Battle Germans West of Chateau Thierry
American aviators praised for air superiority near the Cha teau Thierry line during Monday night and Tuesday morning engagements. Three German planes were shot down, two American aircraft missing, and one American machine not returning. Pilots William J. Hoover Alfred A. Grant and John MacArthur credited with downing German planes. patrol unit engaged a large German group near dawn.
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Chateau Thierry
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William J. Hoover
Hartsville
Alfred A. Grant
Denton
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John MacArthur
Buffalo
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British Air Forces Claim 40 German Planes Down In One Day
London reports show British airmen destroyed 25 German planes and 3 balloons, with 15 others driven down and two large night formations landing behind lines and captured crew. Seventy two tons of bombs dropped by day and ten by night, while eight Allied night machines are missing.
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Our Men Hold All Gains Repulse Huns
Our forces repulsed German attacks along the Chateau Thierry sector while expanding prisoners taken to nearly 1200 in the last month. French and British actions west of Chateau-Phierry and north of Albert yielded gains, with German efforts around Monceaux and Alsace failing to advance. British raids near Royales, Moneyneville, and Mervis produced additional captives.
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Vaux Battle Advanced in Stiff Fight on July 21 1918
Allied troops launched the Vaux assault at dawn and entered Vans by 6 22, routing German defenses after heavy artillery and gas shell bombardment. Casualties were light for the size of the operation, with Germans increasingly demoralized and surrendering in the village. American artillery and infantry supported a methodical push across the wheat fields and woods toward the Bou Roche area, capturing positions and holding the line as prisoners were taken.
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Millions of American Troops Sail for France War Effort Advances
Washington reports over 1 million American soldiers have sailed for France, with 60 400 officers and 2 010 000 men serving, rifle and ammunition production hitting records, and more than 1 300 000 rifles delivered by June. Substantial divisions are ready in France, while over a million in training in the U S prepare for further mobilization as war effort accelerates.
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Calotabs marketed as the best medicine for purifying the body
Doctors praise calomel and its modern form Calotabs as the safest and most effective system purifiers. An advertisement claims Calotabs cleanse the liver stomach bowels and kidneys, leave no nausea, and restore appetite after one nightly tab. Sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents with a money back guarantee.
Sunk hospital ship blamed on mine not U boat says Hun
Report on the sinking of hospital ship Llandavery Castle and the Danisk Indien describes British admiralty statements crediting a German submarine for the Castle loss only to be questioned. The news recounts rescue attempts, surviving crew members, and notes on weather and landing dangers for pilots like Lieutenant Bartlett.
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Funeral Held for Mrs Agnes Crawford Jackson
Funeral services for Mrs Agnes Crawford Jackson who died Tuesday at her home on Cillenther Street were held Wednesday at 10 am from the family residence. Survived by husband, one son William Jackson, four Crawford sisters, one brother C K Crawford of San Antonio. Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Co. Ambulance service listed.
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Cillenther Street
Fix Price of Fish Proposal Seeks Structured Industry Board
The Fish Administration announces plans to appoint a state price interpreting committee with representatives from wholesalers retailers fishermen and consumers. State Food Administrator Peden says this will adjust wide price differences and place the industry on a footing more useful to palates and the consuming public. The administration notes the Texas fish industry is poorly organized and aims to gather data via a dealer questionnaire to base future regulations.
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Texas Bar Association Opens Thirty Seventh Annual Meeting
Thirty seven new members were received at the opening session of the Texas Bar Association's thirty seventh annual meeting in Texas. Former Wichita Falls mayor A H Britay delivered the welcome address, with Judge Wright of San Angelo giving the response.
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Wichita Falls
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San Angelo
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