Roosevelt denounces moral traitors amid war cries on Long Island
Col Theodore Roosevelt declares that Americans supporting Germany are moral traitors. He calls for a single patriotism and English language rule, urges newspapers to publish English translations, and ties universal suffrage to universal service while outlining wartime aims and postwar justice.
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Forest Hills
Long Island
N. J
America
Germany
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Rman
United States
Lusitania
Alabama
Semmes
Women shown how canning is done in San Antonio drive
Demonstrations under the National League for Women’s Service and the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce run Friday morning from 9 to 12 in the YWCA domestic science rooms. Led by Mrs. Roy Campbell and Mrs. Floyd McGown, Miss Willetta Duncan Emma Pirie and UT graduates will show home and commercial canning methods for tomatoes corn beans peas beets and more with samples of war flour muffins. A broader food conservation drive and future meetings are planned with Miss Mary Gearing attending.
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National League For Aman
San Antonio
Campbell
Mary Gearing
University of Texas
Miss Gearing
Washington
Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Germans Fail in Effort Link Troops
A newspaper brief reports that German forces fail in an operation to link troop positions. The continued coverage notes battlefield developments and draws on official sources for the latest status.
Navy convoy crosses Atlantic as U S troops reach France
The crossing of Pershing’s expeditionary force to France is praised as a safe success. Submarines were held at distance by destroyers, with at least one submarine sunk. Secretary Baker thanks the Navy for its role, noting the flawless convoy operation and cooperation with the Army. Spies and German advance knowledge are being investigated.
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France
America
Baker
Navy
Daniels
Army
Wora
War Department
General Pershing
War
Department
Daniel
Europe
Gleaves
Sims
European
Associated Press
American War Department
Washington
Paris
United States
U. S
Pershing
Camp Kelly
Fort Sam Houston
Camp Funston
Camp Wilson
Fake motorcycle officer arrested for impersonating cop
A 26 year old man and former San Antonio police member is jailed on impersonating an officer and obtaining money under false pretenses. For weeks drivers were stopped and forced to pay bogus fines. Walter Brem identified the suspect at Central Police HQ after a $6 payment. Police had been alerted by several motorists and commissioner Lowther coordinated the inquiry.
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San Antonio
Central Police
Walter Brem
Barrera Street
Brem
Lowther
Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Ad Teaser
An old advertisement extols Horsford's Acid Phosphate as more beneficial than lemonade. It promises cooling refreshing taste, invigoration, wholesomeness, and thirst quenching benefits.
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Horsford
Negroes Escape from San Marcos Jail in Tex
Deputy Sheriff Tom Jackman was overpowered at 7:20 AM in the San Marcos jail by two black prisoners Tobe Sheffield burglary suspect and Ivey Wilson horse thief. They fired three shots and fled. a citizen posse and officers searched the woods for hours with bloodhounds on the trail. Authorities expect capture soon.
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San Marcos
Tex
Tom Jackman
Tobe Sheffield
Ivey Wilson
Intensive Training Begins At French Seaport Camp
American troops at a French seaport begin daily training sessions after a week of arrival supplies. A holiday marks July 4 with relaxation and band music. Sailors compete in a baseball ship contest, while the YMCA provides tents and reading material. The camp grows as more contingents arrive and most men are in good health.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Amerry
Supply ships reach port in French harbor during WWI
The last American supply and horse ships arrived at a French port after a week of troop landings. Soldiers greeted the vessels as the force prepares for permanent training behind the front with a battalion already bound for Paris for a Fourth of July parade and onward to a training camp.
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America
Paris
France
Trail Drivers to Meet in 1918 San Antonio Reunion
The Old-Time Trail Drivers Association of Texas plans a 1918 reunion in San Antonio after a two day convention at the Gunter hotel. A three day event is set for next year with a beef and mutton feast on the Medina River at the Saunders ranch. A patriotism resolution affirms faith in President Wilson and readiness to defend the country if needed, and Hunter's Frontier Magazine becomes the association’s official organ.
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Trail Drivers’ Association of Texas
San Antonio
Gunter Hotel
George W. Saunders
Palo Alto Road
Medina River
Sam C. Bell
Luther A. Lawdon
Clinton G. Brown
Saunders
Ian
United States
Red Cross
B. Murrah
Lawdon
Hunter's Frontier Magazine
Marvin Hunter
Association
Obituary for Robert J. Onderdonk San Antonio artist
The funeral for Robert Jenkins Onderdonk, renowned San Antonio artist, who died Monday night at 8 10, will take place at 6 o clock Wednesday afternoon from his home at 128 West French Place. Bishop W T Capers of the Episcopal diocese will officiate and interment will be in the local cemetery.
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Robert J. Onderdonk
Robert Jenkins Onderdonk
San Antonio
West French Place
W. T. Capers
Episcopal
Pallbearers named for Alamo Masonic Cemetery service
Active pallbearers are Frank Edwards, Everett G. Graves, Harry Cunningham, Russell Norton, W. D. Syers and Charles Simmons. Honorary pallbearers include Charles P. Smith, Lon Cartwright, Marshall Freeborn, Ernest Raba, Leo Cotton, Robert Lay, James Talcott, J. T. Woodhull, B. R. A. Scott, Henry L. Moody and Thomas H. Franklin.
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Alamo Masonic Cemetery
Frank Edwards
Everett G. Graves
Harry Cunningham
Russell Norton
W. D. Syers
Charles Simmons
Charles P. Smith
Lon Cartwright
Marshall Freeborn
Ernest Raba
Leo Cotton
Robert Lay
James Talcott
J. T. Woodhull
B. R. A. Scott
Henry L. Moody
Thomas H. Franklin
Texas stockman Warren H. Martin dies in San Antonio
Warren H. Martin aged 33, a stockman, died Wednesday morning at a local hospital after arriving in Texas from Fowlerton. He is survived by his widow, two children, his father James Martin, four brothers and one sister. The body was sent to Tilden, Texas by Sloan & Hagg Undertaking Co.
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Warren H. Martin
Stockman
Texas
San Antonio
Fowlerton
James Martin
Tilden
Sloan & Hagg Undertaking Company
Death of Victor Pantelle In San Antonio Hospital
Victor Jonest Jean Pantelle aged 47 died at 9 30 Tuesday night in a local hospital after residing in San Antonio for one month arriving from California. He was a New York native. Survived by his wife. Funeral set for 10 o clock Thursday morning from the local chapel.
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Victor
Funeral for Natchez native Isaac Lam in San Antonio
Isaac Lam, 62, a Natchez, Mississippi native who lived in San Antonio 50 years, dies at a local hospital. He leaves a widow and a son DeWitt Lum of Globe, Arizona. Funeral from 124 Mason Street with Rev Weddell officiating. interment at Anchor Masonic cemetery. Services by Shelley Loring Undertaking Co. Phone 971.
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DeWitt Lum
Globe, Ariz
Mason Street
Re. Co. Weddell
Travis Park Methodist Church
Anchor Masonic Cemetery
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Triangle
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Queen Theate Alamo Plaza
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Natchez, Miss
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