France Day in England Reflects Shared War Resolve
Gerald Campbell reflects on four years of World War I, praising France's endurance and leadership. He describes the immense wartime toll, the near exhaustion of French resources, and the deep bond between Britain and France forged in shared dangers. He argues France will finish the war strong and victory certain, with England by their side.
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Gerald Campbell
London Times
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
the Public Ledger Co
France
London
England
Switzerland
Germany
Rhine
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Lille
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Nancy
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Calais
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Oxford
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Oxfordshire
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Dorsetshire
Hamnshire
Cts
Francs
Next payment due on Liberty Loan bonds July 17 1948
The next payment by subscribers to the 4 ¼ percent third Liberty Loan Bonds is due on or before July 17 1948 at the bank where the subscription was made. All subscribers are asked to give prompt attention.
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Third Liberty Loan
Germans Find Americans Are Full of Fight Morale Unshaken
Washington July 13 The German intelligence report of June 17 1918 from the Seventh Army headquarters reviews the Second American Division and its Marine Brigade in Belleau Woods. It notes disciplined fighting, high morale, and that many troops are of mixed ancestry while others are native Americans. The analysis describes attack methods, front line conditions, and questions the language and organization of the units as observed by captured prisoners.
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Washington, D.C
War Department
Pershing
Supreme Command
Army Headquarters
Army
Bouresches
Beltran Woods
Marine
Tune & Ta
Torey-Yaus
Chateau-Thierry
Marine Brigade
Third Marine Brigade
Marine Corps
United States
Battal' Toth
Hautle
United States Peace Army
National Guard
Belleau Woods
Thedeau Woods
Europe
America
von Berg
Germans doubt American manpower in France claims
Amsterdam dispatch reports Norddeutsche Allgemine Zeitung military writer questioning Secretary Baker’s overseas troop figures. The piece mirrors Von Ardenne’s claim that numbers cannot be verified and argues Americans are cannon fodder, lacking motive, officers, and proper equipment, concluding there aren’t many American troops in the front lines.
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Amsterdam
Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Baker
von Ardenne
Dusseldorf Nachrichten
Norddeutsche Allegemeine Zeitung
England
America
Mayor Bell Urges San Antonio to Honor Bastille Fall
Proclamation calls citizens to celebrate the fall of the Bastille on July 14 1918 urging flags to fly and allied France respected. Local committees plan booths at St Anthony Gunter and Menger hotels to raise funds for French orphans with funds channeled to Fatherless Children of France in San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Bastile
Sam
Bell
France
J. Sam €. Bell
Csty
St. Anthony, Gunter and Menier
Amos Graves
War Savings
Alfred Sumner
Bexar Hatel
Nat Goldsmith
ER. Stith
Garnet’ Piper
Retired War Veteran Charles Starr Dies at 61
Lieut. Col. Charles G. Starr retired, died Friday at his West Ashby Place home. He served 37 years in the U.S. Army, married Miss Norton of San Antonio, and spent the last decade in San Antonio before settling here. Funeral with full military honors to be held Saturday at 6 p.m. from 425 West Ashby. interment at National Cemetery. Survived by widow and two sisters. He was a friend of Generals Wood and Lawton and served in Cuba, the Philippines, and Manila.
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Charles G. Starr
West Ashby Place
Starr
United States Army
San Antonio
Oine
West Ashby
Colonel Starr
National Cemetery
Adolph Hertf
George CG. Bichtitz
John MH. Kampmann
John W. Kokernot
Col
Jess
Fifth Corps
Lampe
Santiago
Manila
Eighth Corps
Wleventh United States Volunteer Cavalry
Jyanton
Cam Paiges
Santa Cruz
San Isidro
Zarpole
Lugon
Twenty-Fifth Infantry
Eighth Infantry
Menger
General Wood
Leonard Wood
General Lawton
Philippines
Tie
General Corbin
The
Automobile Club
Army and Navy Club
Washington, D.C
J. V. Buchanan
Connecticut
R. 3. Hanna
Detroit
Mich
Announcement of county clerk and commissioner candidates
The San Antonio Light notes candidacy announcements for Russell RB. Jennett for Bexar County Clerk and Henry Test for County Commissioner Treelnct No 1, urging support in the July 27, 1918 primary. Includes political advertising tone and a tobacco shop ad reference.
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San Antonio Light 4
Russell RB. Jennett
Bexar County
Treelnct No
Henry Test
Est
San Antonio office seeks moulders for government work
The San Antonio office of the United States Shipping or Payment Service reports a demand for bench moulders bra moulders machine moulders and core moulders at western points in shipyards and other government work. Nearby ads promote old jewelry and tires. A shell explosion injures John Dugan at 810 North Street.
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San Antonio
United States
Main Pina
C. M. Phillips
Tohn Dugan
Howard Street
Dugan
Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
North Street
Voter Message for Bexar County Tax Assessor Campaign
A candidate appeals to Bexar County voters outlining policies for fairness to taxpayers and public servants. He cites prior public service, war service, civic involvement, and support for President Wilson. He seeks support in the County Tax Assessor race and pledges salary fairness and anti corruption.
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Bexar County
Ater
Probing Complaints on prowler sighting at station
Complainants who witnessed a prowler visited the police station to report the incident and attempt identification. The man now under arrest is being questioned to confirm the sighting and potential matches with observers.
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Whey
Naturalization of 499 Aliens at Camp Stanley Ceremony
A Saturday morning naturalization session for 499 soldiers stationed at Camp Stanley took place in the recreation area of the 805th cavalry. Judge Duval West presided before a federal court in Texas. The 65th cavalry band provided music, Chaplain W. S. Moffett led prayer, and A. T. Campbell, deputy, administered the oath of allegiance.
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United States
Wmy
Camp Stanley
United States Court
805Th Cavalry
Duval West
Federal Court For the Western District
Texaa
65Th Cavalry Band
W. S. Moffett
08Rd Cavalry
A. T. Campbell
Nationalities in Naturalization Ceremony Mentioned
A courthouse notice describes a naturalization ceremony led by Chaplain Snyder of the 305th Cavalry with 490 new citizens, 52 from Russia, 51 from Italy, 20 from Germany, 12 from Austria Hungary, and 19 other nationalities. The event, part of a recurring annual war effort themed program, is scheduled for July 15 at 0 p.m. and includes a clerk of the federal court as organizer.
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304Th Cavalry
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Cavalr
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Austria-Hunga
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