City considers rights to conduits under business streets
City Attorney to study city rights to use conduits under business district streets once owned by the San Antonio Telephone Co. Mackey Company seeks to build pole lines and service connections. the city may take over conduits for police and fire alarm use if the sale is invalid. Tentative budget adopted. expenditures set at 2,110,000 with adjustments to street widening and park department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. McMillan
San Antonio (New) Telephone Company
Mackeyelegrand Company
Warn Telephone Company
Mackey Company
San Antonio
Navarro
College Streets
San Antonio Telephone
Marshal Hicks
San Antonio Telephone , Company
Southwestern Telegraph & Telphone Company Or
Cie
Tnion
Vestal Telegraph Company
San Antonio Telephone Company
Waco Telephone Frpany
Te San Antonio Pelephore Company
Mackey Comyeray
Main Avenue
Main Plaza
Woman’s Infirmary
San Antonio Automobile Club
J. T. Sluder
Commi Heuermann
Sacalam
Pia
Saladad Street
Hacklee Street
Paris Report Details Plan for Inter-Allied Peace Parliament
Andre Lebri writes for the foreign affairs committee about forming an inter-allied peace parliament as part of a League of Nations concept. He argues Germany remains excluded while militarism endures and suggests an inter-allied committee to study a dengue of nation to promote peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germany
Society of Nations
Andre Lebri
League of Nations
Foreign Affairs Committee
Chamber of Deputies
Tetit
Lebre
intermaGenn
Need More Chaplains
The Federal Committee of the Churches of Christ in America which sent greetings to General Pershing and the American army in France through Rev. Charles MacFarland received a cable message stating Pershing asked the churches to send their ministers or chaplains. Pershing indicated ministers hold a high influence within the army and urged their deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Churches of Christ In America
Pershing
France
Charles
MacFarland
MacParland
Plattsburg
Allen
Europe
War Relief Committee
Footebase
Army
Addrem
Allen S. Olmsted
LE Roy
N.Y
Announcement of candidacy for State Senator in 24th District
Harry Verta ben announces his candidacy for State Senator from the 24th Senatorial District comprising Drexar Nondal Kerr Gillespie Thandera Real subject to Democratic primaries. Military Advertising indicates political promotion by Tobscca Toys and the Neavelers Cigar Shop on Ave C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drexar
Nondal
Kerr
Gillespie
Thandera
Harry Verta
Tobscca
German war bonds used for propaganda probe in New York
Alfred J. Becker deputy state attorney general said Busch family of St. Louis bought at least 1 million dollars in German war bonds believed sold to fund propaganda and newspaper purchases including the New York Evening Mail. He cited up to 100 million dollars sold in the United States and warned of further arrests as grand jury reviews evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jaly
Busch
St. Louis
New York Evening Mail
Alfred J. Becker
Decker
United States
Hecker
Adolphus Busch
A. A. Busch
Lillie Busch
Heinrich II
Albert
Count von Ornstorff
Becker
MTI
von Pernstorff
Butnes Adipex
Dr. Albert
Count von Sternstorff
Central Trust Company
Pers
Buseh
A. Buseh
Adolphus Buseh
Alfred le Becker
Halt
Germany
20000 Bond Buyers Known in United States
A secret service briefing notes a list of about 20 000 holders of German government bonds in the United States. Bonds issued to evade the British blockade bore small denominations and were countersigned by Count von Bernstorff. The disclosure followed internment arrests of TransAtlantic Fast Company officials.
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Washington, DL
United States
Dist
Count von Bernstorff
Ambasasdor
TransAtlantic Fast Company
Germany
Kelly Field Men May Enter Central Officers Training Camps
About 200 Kelly Field men may be sent to one of five central officers training camps opening August 1. Applications are being received but only the best qualified will be recommended after screening. Eligible aviation section men may apply if the air service separation does not bar them.
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Kelly Piel
Signal Corps
War Department
Air Service
Coast Artillery
Kelly, Wield
Rochester
Allied leaders struggle to gauge German naval strength
Washington July 12 Admiral Benson chief of naval operations said allies cannot form a reliable estimate of Germanys battleship strength or submarine output. He cited uncertain Russian fleet fate and possible German seizure of Russian ships and ports as key complicating factors. He noted eight battleships in the Baltic and Black Seas and four under construction, with additional heavy craft possibly commissioned. He endorsed Geddes view that subs sunk may exceed replacements.
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Washington, D.C
Benson
Germany
Baltic
Black Seas
Gulf of Finland
Russia
Eric Geddes
British Admiralty
Drug Trust Assaults Spark FTC Complaint Against Association
The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint accusing the National Wholesale Druggists' Association and linked officers of stifling competition in the wholesale drug trade. Allegations include notices to manufacturers denying recognition to certain customers as legitimate jobbers. H. Risher of Ware is named as a vice president and M. Griener of Py serves on a related committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Trade Commission
National Wholesale Druggists’ Association
Ithe Guaranty and Trust Company of
New York
Treasarer
Associaylor
H. €. Risher
Ware
M. Griener
Potash Trump Card in German Penalty Talks
An Evening Standard report cites Professor Roth predicting potash as Germanys key bargaining chip in penalty negotiations. It notes a apparent German monopoly and new by product methods from flour industry by products, suggesting Germans have less to bargain than assumed. The Belgian King and Queen have returned to France by air after a visit to England, the journey taking about thirty minutes.
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Evening Standard
Roth
Germany
Paris
Belgium
England
France
Chaymel
Magland
Barrett Announces Candidacy for Congress Nomination
A. BP Barrett announces his candidacy for the congressional nomination subject to the will of the veterans at the primary. Political advertising note.
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A. BP. Barrett
Internment of All Aliens in England Urged by Press
Wartime agitation in England presses for internment of enemy aliens. Debate in House of Commons cites committee led by Lord George, urging immediate internment of male aliens over 18 and removal of enemy businesses within three months. Public sentiment favors strong measures despite concerns over civilian impact.
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Fagland
Northcliffe
Westminster Gazette
The
Daily News
Daily Chronicle
Manchester Gard
Clapham
House of Commons
Noel Wemberton-Dillings
Temberton-Billings
Lord Milner
Lloyd George
Lied Milner
Tord Miler
Chase
Medien
George Cave
Home Affairs
Home Secretary
England
Sir George
Premier Lloyd George On War Exemption Revisions And Policy
Premier Lloyd George defended revisions to exemptions for men and women amid wartime policy. He urged strict, impartial committees to carry out measures in the public interest, while condemning German morale and urging vigilance against enemy inquiries and letters from abroad. He warned against allowing German triumphalism to affect British resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd George
Hone
Geromans
Britain
Crockett
Stoves & Sons
Emblems to Aid Babies in San Antonio War Work
Citizens can buy emblems this Saturday to fund free or reduced price milk for babies. One dollar provides eleven days of milk, with two dollars or more earning an honor roll listing. Distribution through the Public Health Nurses Association underscores intensified child welfare during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Public Health Nurses’ Association
Dallas
Many Women Voters Stir Polls Across States
Austin and Seattle report strong female turnout in state primaries with 500,000 registration figures cited. Attorney General office and Comptroller T. G. Bervellias conclude women’s voting interest is high as registration surges. Memphis Cotton Exchange passes a ten year ban on trade with war enemies after peace is declared.
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Austin
Sea
Attorney General's Department
Comptreller
T. G. Bervellias
Exchange
Memphis
Tesin
Memphis Cotton Exchange
United States
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Waco Company
San Antonio Telephone Co
Ral Eee Conan AV
Jord Lualer
FORD
Travis
Sismain Ave
Ben
Channel] Chemical Company
Chicago
Toronto
London
Busch Family
Bernsterff
M. Guilheaux
Geneva
M. Guilbeaux
Revue Domain
M. Guilbeaus
Switzerland
Trussia
Washington, D. C
Edward Ainsmith
Washington
Toc Judge
Crockett 107
Steves & Sons
Ady
KELLY
ROCHE
Monopoly
Tron
MD F
Fedio
King
Mark
Ki 'An
Dollors Nevally
Meade
ARMOR
Wolfson
National Council of Defense
C. QO. D
Saul Wolfson Dry Goods Co
Wares Crockett
Steves & Bons
Ativ
Allens
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