Labor delegation cites rising American influence as wartime proof
London reports by the Social Democratic League of America say British labor and Socialist groups show intense interest in U S war aims and Wilson policy. They note growing American labor influence as a sign democracy is advancing during the war and that worker cooperation behind the nation strengthens America’s claim to fight for democracy. The delegation includes A M Simmons John Spurge Louis Kopelin Alexander Howat and others.
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London
England
Social Democratic League of America
Associated Press
America
Wilson
International Labor Movement
Clgac UN
Atlantic
Dubor
Ngland
Europe
A. M. Simmons
Wisconsin
John Spurge
Socialist Party
Louis Kopelin
New Appeal
Alexander Howat
Kansas
District Fourteen Leaders Named in UMWA Report
District Fourteen of the United Mine Workers of America names Charles Edward Russell Prof George D Herron and Frank Boha in a roster connected to ongoing organizational activities and leadership notes.
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The
United Mine Workers of America
Charles Edward Russell
George D. Herron
Frank Boha
Belgians Grateful On Independence Day in Havre
Washington July 9 The Belgian Independence Day address by Brand Whitlock American minister pledged that the war would not end until Belgium regained full rights and liberties. Belgian Fayre societies thanked the United States as Stars and Stripes were raised over the free corner of Belgium with officials and army present.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Belgium
Havre
Brand Whitlock
Whitlock
Republic of the United States
Tielgium
Paul Steffler As County Assessor Candidate
The Light announces Paul Steffler as a candidate for county assessor subject to Democratic Primaries on July 27 1918. Political Advertising.
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Paul Steffler
Concrete ships could rival steel with new protective coating
Washington announces a breakthrough in concrete shipbuilding. The Shipping Board reports a protective coating will extend the life of concrete ships to several years and tests suggest durability may match or exceed that of steel. Engineers express strong optimism about future concrete vessels.
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Washington, D. C
Shipping Board
J. J. Wig
Austrian High Command Purged as Italian Advance Rebels Pressure
Austrian and German orders bar press mention of recent high command changes amid defeats. Italian forces recaptured Piave positions and advanced, delaying Austrian aims toward Venice. A tale of an Austrian admiral and banners ends in retreat as Italians hold the Piave line and the dead pile along the riverbank.
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Ward Price
London Times
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
the Public Ledger Co
Germany
Piave
Venice
Carole
I'rieste
Lis
St. Mariis
Trieste
Viaves
Palestine
Asia Minor
Crack Infantry Corps
Vienna
Company of Death
Vienesse
Candidacy Announced for State Senator and County Clerk in 1918 Primaries
The San Antonio Light reports W C Linden is a candidate for State Senator from the 24th District in Bexar Kendall Kerr Gillespie Bandera Real counties subject to Democratic primaries on July 27 1918 Also Russell K R Jennett is announced for County Clerk of Bexar County and H Ward for Associate Justice Court of Criminal Appeals The notice references approval of a Nobel Peace Prize funds distribution and a new telegraph transmission device for rapid messaging in the same era.
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San Antonio
W. C. Linden
Bexar
Kendall Kery Gillespie
Bandera
Real
HW. Ward
Associate Justice Court of Criminal Appeals
La Creole Hair Dressing Promises Gray to Dark Hair Rejuvenation
A vintage advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as not a dye but a cosmetic to restore natural dark color to gray or faded hair. It claims dandruff relief, scalp health, and new hair growth with easy brushing or combing. Sold by drug stores or mailed for $1.20 by Van Vleet-Mansfield Drug Co Memphis Tenn.
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Eve
van Vleet-Mansfield
Memphis
Austria Paralyzed by Crisis Leaves War and Peace Unclear
The Journal Geneva sums up Austria's ministerial crisis as a result of Balkan and Galicia tensions, with no parliamentary majority and strong opposition from Slavs and Socialists. Negotiations with Germany stall, the army is immobile, and Emperor Charles faces a precarious position amid suspicions from Slavs and Germans.
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London Times
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Letter
The
Public Ledger Co
Berne
Geneva
Austria
Vienna
Toles
Galicia
Germany
Agmg
Charles
Ice and Brewery Machinery for Sale by Schober Beer Co
The Schober Ice and Brewing Co. on Josephine Street plans to dismantle its plant and offer for sale immediate delivery of ice making machines boilers bottles bottling machinery storage tanks cuters steam pumps and other parts. Prices and part details via P O Box 871 or phone 2.
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Schober Iee & Brewing Co
Josephine Street
P.O
Hondo Man Killed In Action Noted In Army List
Washington dispatch July 9 reports the army casualty list with 57 names including 1 killed in action Private Joe Ve Salae of Buckholts and 1 wounded flight Lieut George Walker of San Antonio. Marines list shows 12 killed in action 10 died of wounds 185 missing and 12 wounded severely with Corporal John W MosieS of Hondo among the dead. Beethov en Hall hosts A T Barrett at 9 tonight to discuss Slasden’s Congressional Record.
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Washington
PD. C
Army
Marine Proops
Joe Ve Salae
Buckholts
Break the Fetters That Bind You Opportunity for Wealth and Honor
A motivational note urges readers to seize a rare opportunity for wealth and honor by building health and mental discipline. It stresses energy, strong nerves, clear thinking, and steady effort to outpace procrastinators and achieve success.
Society notices and club meetings mix with war talk
A range of social and club events are listed for the week including Catholic Women's Association at home sessions, Red Cross circles, Mozart Society hostesses, Mu Nu Sigma social plans, and upcoming supper dances. Military service notes and visits from guests are noted, with several members traveling or moving.
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the Catholic Women’s Association
Ma Nu Sigma
Gunter Hotel
Mu Nu Sigma
Ehomax Tl, Conroy
Hugh Hi. Mies
Irene Florian
W. J. Davis
H. C. Gillett
Emma Tarleton Stafford
W. H. Boyd
Henry Thurns
Catholic Women's Association
Mary Hassler
Blood tonic promises nerve health and vitality
An advertisement claims SENSAPERSA cures brain fog and nervous indigestion, boosting energy and memory. It touts two sizes priced at 81,000 and 1,000, with Druggist or Wagner Drug Store and Wiseher's Drug Store as sellers.
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Wagner Drug Store
Wiseher
New York Mourns For Major Mitchel In State Funeral
New York honors Major John Vurrey Mitchel army aviator killed in Louisiana with a state funeral in Manhattan. Citizens line corridors at Pennsylvania Station as the body arrives, with a high tribute plan including three squadrons from Hempstead Field and a rose tribute as the hearse proceeds from City Hall to St Patrick’s Cathedral. Also, Mitchel’s widow and mother receive the escort and mourners gather in City Hall rotunda in the days ahead.
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York
al Wurrey Mitchel
Louisiana
Pennsylvania Station
Daniel Mitchel
John Vurrey Mitchel
New York
James Mitchel
Major Mitchel
Hempstead Field
Ia Numba
Maror
Wifth Avenue
St. Patrick's Cathedral
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Hed Cross
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People's Home Journal
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A. T. Barrett
Slasden
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Chow Chows
Edgewood School
Kappa Sigma Chi
Red Cross Circle
Ladies’ Aid Society
Prospect Hill Christian Church
Tadies’ Red Cross Circle
Mozart Society
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J. E. Daviss
Robert McGown
Richard Vanderstratten
Emma Schueltze
Otto Hilgers
Arthur Claassen
Jacob Hornberger
A. J. Beekmann
A. Pagenstecher
We, Grothaus
William Herbel
Paul Rochs
Eugene Staffel
Udo Haarmann
Leo Dielmann
Charles Heuermann
Irene
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Terrell
Mattie Terrell
Raike
Wleanor Nuckelly
May Wrench Sheldon
A. J. Weakley
City Union of Christian Endeavor
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Fort: Worth
Christian Endeavor Society of the Church
Ruth Dennybacker
Dorothy Wilcox Ofustin
Boleyn Zilker
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S. de Morgan
L. Henning
dAackson Street
Swift & Company
Food Administration
U.S. A
Buena Vista & Medina Sts
San Antonio, Tex
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Uate
Wiley Blair
Texas
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Peerines
Hertzberg
Hertzberg’s Corner
St. Mary’s St
O'Connell Loan
E. Houston St
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Kendall Inn
Boerne
L. W. Russell
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