Wisconsin Infantry Arrives Ready for San Antonio Camp
The first contingent of the Wisconsin First Infantry is en route to San Antonio with Milwaukee companies in tow. Illinois brigades drill on a muddy field while awaiting federal muster. Brigadier General Lorraine T. Richardson will lead the Wisconsin contingent as topographical and signaling instruction begins for officers.
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San Antonio
Milwaukee
Camp Douglas
Wisconsin
First Wisconsin Regiment
Kosciusko Guards
Wisconsin Riding School
Richardson
Wisconsin Infantry
Lorraine T. Richardson
Twenty-second Infantry
Confesses to Theft in Office Burglary Case
A 23 year old Mexican suspect admits breaking into J. J. Wahl’s office in the Woodmen of the World building at 822 East Houston Street on June 23 stealing an adding machine and an electric fan. A second Mexican, 34, was arrested for receiving and concealing stolen property after allegedly buying the machine for seven dollars. The adding machine valued at $200 was found hidden at his business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Bradford
Meecham
J. J. Wahl
Woodmen of the World Building
East
Houston Street
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Relief From Calomel Side Effects
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, plant based remedy to replace calomel. It claims calomel harms the liver and bones and promotes laxative sickness, urging a spoonful tonight to restore energy and cleanse the bowels. The ad guarantees satisfaction and suitability for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Resinol Soap Promises Healthier Skin and Hair
Resinol Soap claims to cleanse and soften while aiding a clear, velvety complexion. Regular use reduces pimples redness and irritation with Resinol's active ingredient also used in Resinol Ointment for skin and scalp care. Samples are available by writing Dept. 30 RK Resinol Baltimore Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resinol
Baltimore
Packing Houses 10 Increase Capacities
San Antonio packing houses plan to boost capacity to supply beef and pork for soldiers if U S troops invade Mexico. J A Hoban of Armour & Company says main challenge is feeding the army and expanding local meat handling. Carloads of meat head to border points daily, with ice shortages and refrigeration limits noted at San Antonio coolers.
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San Antonio
Mexico
U. S
J. A. Hoban
Armour & Company
Parker
Brownsville
Funston
James Parker
New York
Har Iingen
San Benito
Southern Pacific promotes San Antonio in new advertising booklet
The Southern Pacific issues a 31 page cream colored printed booklet with a gold embossed cover featuring Davy Crockett. It extols San Antonio's public buildings plazas Fort Sam Houston climate churches schools clubs hotels Medina dam as a tourist resort and commercial railroad center. The guide highlights the Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Press Club and historic missions and suggests wide advertising value for the city.
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Southern Pacific Railroad
San Antonio
Alamo City
Davy Crockett
Triangle Film Corporation
Alamo
Fort Sam Houston
Medina
Chamber of Commerce
Exhibition Dancers at Hot Wells Hotel
Mr and Mrs Villastrigo feature exhibition dancing at Hot Wells Hotel every evening 8 to 10 30 starting Tuesday July 11. Dinner 71e per plate. Tables reserved by phone Crockett 734.
Theft Reports From Several City Homes
The home of H G Ogle at 226 Mission Street was entered Sunday night with jewelry stolen including a 72 pearl pin set around a diamond. D Ward of 525 West Mitchell reported a Sunday burglary with cash and checks totaling 71. George Lamar at 114 Ynde Street said he was robbed of a purse containing 5 and tax receipts near the I N G N depot. W F Elliott at 400 East Courtland Street reported eleven Rhode Island chickens stolen from a chicken coop Saturday night. E V Schilling at 1208 Virginia Boulevard reported a seat cushion stolen from his car on Navarro Street near the St Anthony Hotel Saturday night.
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H. G. Ogle
Mission Street
D. Ward
West Mitchell Street
Three Rivers Bank
New Braunfels Avenue
Brownsville
George Lamar
Ynde Street
W. F. Elliott
East Courtland Street
Rhode Island
E. V. Schilling
Virginia Boulevard
Navarro Street
St. Anthony Hotel
New Coins Soon Circulating in San Antonio
Reports to local bankers from the federal mints say a new series of coins will circulate in San Antonio. The half dollar features the statue of Liberty and the American flag on one side and an eagle on a mountain crag on the other. The quarter shows an eagle in flight and Liberty with olive branch and shield. The dime bears the fasces on one side and Liberty’s head on the other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Federal
Liberty
Not a Single Friend Says Corpus Christi Man
A Corpus Christi man on trial for simple assault testified he has no friends, a claim that stunned the courtroom audience. The defendant, a long-time resident and sailor, made the remark while on the witness stand, prompting disbelief among those present.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Justice Court
Indian Play The Fire Post Staged Near Napanoch
In Napanoch New York thirty Camp Fire Club of America members witnessed or joined a unique outdoor Indian play at Yama Farms The Fire Post written by Ernest Thompson Seton and acted at twilight with authentic costumes and chiefs at a council fire The author played Whooping Crane with animal calls.
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Napanoch
N. Y
Camp Fire Club of America
New York
America
Yama Farms
Ernest Thompson Seton
Supplies Sent By Mall For Pershing Armies Move
Twelve car loads of supplies bound for General Pershing’s command moved from Juarez along the Mexico & Northwestern railroad. Embargo lifted allows rail shipments into northern Mexico for the de facto government, boosting food imports for soldiers and easing supply lines amid Villa’s return. General Funston to strengthen border patrol in the Big Bend as Villa’s forces threaten Texas.
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General Pershing
Juarez
Mexico & Northwestern
Department
Mexico
Pershing
Columbus
el Paso
Villa
Chihuahua
General Trevino
Trevino
United States
Funston
Big Bend
del Rio
FE Paso
Sixth Cavalry
Fourth Texas Infantry
Gaston
The Clown at Empire Theater Features Victor Moore
The Clown a Lasky film premieres at the Empire Monday with Victor Moore in the lead and support from Thomas Meigham Florence Dagmar Gerald Ward and others. The photo drama by Marian Fairfax portrays a circus clown’s fortunes and misfortunes. Robert Edeson stars in A Woman’s Fair Name on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Specialist Wanted His Pay Sails for Home
New York Pierre Samson son of a Paris art firm owner was arrested on a civil order by Justice Giegerich over a 1460 physician bill. He posted a 4000 bond and sailed on the Lafayette. Dr Charles Prevost, throat and lung specialist, began treating him April 20 for injuries from 1914 when shot through the right lung fighting for France.
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New York
Pierre Samson
Paris
Giegerich
Lafayette
Charles A. Wilson Prevost
Samson
France
Prevost
Oyster industry could surge with state dredge plan
Texas oyster production could increase dramatically if proper propagation methods are used. Will W. Woods urges a $10,000 legislative appropriation to buy and operate an oyster dredge along the coast. He notes reefs have been looted and shells dumped improperly and warns Texas oysters are vanishing from markets.
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Texas
Will W. Woods
Commissioner
Louisiana
Galveston
Corpus Christi
Mesquite Reef
Matagorda
Women of the Future Advocates Equality in Democracy
In Century Magazine George Malcolm Stratten argues that the modern movement expands women's opportunities and undermines male dominance. He asserts injustice in university access, property and child control in marriage, and denial of legal voice. He predicts democracy will erode racial and gendered hierarchies and redefine ruling privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Malcolm
Century Magazine
Intercity hearing on lumber rate reclassification begins
The Interstate Commerce Commission opened a Chicago hearing to rethink lumber and by products freight rates. The project aims to standardize about 18 000 schedules and set official lumber class rates, with Chairman B H Meyer presiding for at least a month as the commission pursues major rate reforms.
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Chicago
Interestate Commerce Commission
B. H. Meyer
Commission
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Signal Corps
Camp Willson
Lacruces Canyon
Cruces Canyon
Hot Wells Hotel
Baltimore American
MALL
Wolfson’s
Saul Wolfso
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Women OF the Future
Interstate Commission
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