Biermann Found Guilty of Disloyalty in Army Court Martial
Oscar Biermann a former leader of the Nineteenth Infantry Band was found guilty on ten of nineteen specifications for disloyal remarks and acts during 1917 18. He received thirty years hard labor at Fort Leavenworth after life in hard labor was reduced by the camp commander. The trial spanned one week with eleven witnesses for the defense and prosecution, and Biermann was naturalized American, having joined the U S Army eighteen years earlier.
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Biermann
Fort Seam Houston
Williams
Liermann
Maj. C. C. Cresson
Judge Advocate
Dharge
United States
Jane
Germiny
Lusitania
Kaiser Frederick
America
Red Cross
Iverrville
Germany
France
Waris
Beethoven Stall
San Antonio
Wacht Am Rhine
Lanuer
Catriof
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Wlleck
Gurmady
Patriot
New _York
New_York
Juermann
Beethoven Hall
Arthur A. Claassen
Beethoven Musical Sovciety
Rs ‘Laken
Tronkc
Jermiuin
Department of Justice
Jiu
Atriot
Stofford Street
United States Army
Nineteenth Infantry
The
Galveston
Cuticura heals rash in twelve months patient
Mrs Nora Bales of Jearoldstown Tennessee reports a twelve month skin eruption for her child. After using two cakes of Cuticura Soap and one box of Ointment the child was healed. Advertisement states sample free by mail and prices for Ointment and Talcum.
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Nora Bales
Jearoldstown
Tenn
Dept H. Boston
Candidacy Filed for State Senate 24th District in 1918
The San Antonio Light announces W. Linden as a candidate for State Senator from the 24th District covering Kesar Kendall Kerr Gillespie Bandera and Real counties, pending Democratic primary action on July 27, 1918.
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San Antonio
W. (. Linden
Kesar
Kendall
Kerr
Gillespie
Bandera
Real
Ice and Brewery Machinery to be Sold by Schober Co
The Schober Ice and Brewing Co on Josephine Street will dismantle their plant and offer for sale immediate delivery ice making machines boilers bottles bottling machinery wooden and enamel storage tanks pumps and other appliances. For prices and particulars contact LO Box 871 or call Travis Bat Ads.
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Schober Ice & Brewing Co
Josephine Street
Travis
Hartzberg Announces Candidacy for 24th State Senator
Harry Hartzberg declares his run for State Senator from the 24th District covering Lexar Kendall Kerr Gillespie Bandera and Heal counties, subject to Democratic primary action.
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Lexar
Kendall
Kerr
Gillespie
Bandera
Heal
Harry Hartzberg
Campaign End In Texas Primary Two Weeks Away
With July 27 as the date for Democratic primaries in Texas, San Antonio focuses on governor and Congress contests. Women voters, numbering about 18 000 registered, are a rising factor while Bexar County expects the heaviest turnout in its history. Slayden faces Barrett in a clear cut fight for Congress, with anti Slayden sentiment among many German women noted. Ferguson and Hobby camps vie for governor, with women and labor support shaping the outcome.
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Texas
San Antonio
Congress
Bexar County
Attorney General's Office
Slayden
Siage
James T. Slayden
A. T. Barerett
Barrett
Fourteenth Congressional District
Wilson
Germany
Canal and Blanes
Naeces
Arnosas Comitios
Suyden
United States
Ann
Carlos Bee
Mr. Slayden
Eifforts
Lexar
Dames BE. Ferguson
San Antonio Express
Ferguson
O. Puller
Hobbys
North Texas
Hobby
Beethoven Hall
Russell R. Jennett
Newton
Paul Steffler
Wurth
Sire Otto Walimund
Danderine Promise of Hair Makeover for Women
An advertisement urges women to try Danderine claiming it stops dandruff prevents hair loss and grows new hair within two weeks. It touts soft glossy lustrous hair and uses bold claims of universal satisfaction with inexpensive use and easy application.
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Knowlton
Lding
Barrett assists German-born man parole in 1918
The text claims A. H. Barrett helped German-born Leinweber obtain parole from Fort Sam Houston authorities in 1918. Barrett’s camp defends the act as loyalty to the United States and refutes Slayden charges about German-origin support, with Leinweber sworn affidavit backing Barrett’s aid and loyalty.
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A. ?. Barrett
Congress
James L. Sliyden
Slayden
Barrett
Mir Barrett
United States
Ucarrett
Hang Leinveber
Leinveber
Jpexab
KG Lemar
Ilana Leinweber
Depore
Loni
A. Z? Barrett
Setling
Bedaral
Fort Sam Houston
Harrett
Europe
Anterefen Deel
Germany
Berters
Burr
Amarica
Wat Daves
Warrett
Marrett
Traiser
Barerett
Barrett Gene
San Antonio
Texas
Nans Leinverer
Y M C A Troop Train Service Aids Soldiers Homeward to Camps
The Y M C A launches a troop train bureau to bring home life to soldiers en route to camps and overseas. It assigns a secretary to travel with troops, distribute writing materials, literature, and hospitality, and coordinate with Red Cross and other groups during journeys to embarkation ports and camps. A diary from a Y secretary details concerts, censorship duties, postings, and personal contact with families and mothers along the route.
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New National Army
Tife
Young Men's Christian’ Association
Young Men's Hebrew Association
Knights of Columbus
Rotary
Cim
Lnst Wa
San Antonio
Committee to Hear Stamp Delinquents All Week
The War Savings Stamps delinquency committee will meet daily this week from 10 a m to noon in the Court of Civil Appeals courtroom to hear those in arrears. Nat M Walker stated subscriptions rise since last Thursday, with many from listed delinquents. A War Savings Stamps rep will be in the clerk’s office each morning to take pledges. A San Antonio resident in Leedsville sent a telegram for 50 dollars in stamps.
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Court of Civil Appeals
W. OS
Nat M. Walker
War Savings Stamps Organization
San Antonio
War Savings
Leeville
Music Hall Artist Probes Journalists for Confirmation
A well known music hall performer chats with a Londo Journalist. The comedian jokes that the paper needs a Vsnop on to verify some statements, sparking wonder at the newsroom exchange.
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Londo
Brcwuse
Men of Aviation Barred from Training Camps
The War Department barred aviation section personnel from entering officers training camps opening August 1. Despite earlier expectations, aviation Signal Corps members cannot enroll, with some awaiting transfers to infantry or artillery training and rumors of possible ground school commissions for aviators.
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Signal Corps
War Department
Coast Artillery
Jabor
Fort
Sem
Houston
Welly Mickl
Ddent
Rochester
Kelly Field
Ward Announces Candidacy for Associate Justice Aphr Court of Criminal Appeals
Announcement lists 3 H Ward as candidate for Associate Justice on the Court of Criminal Appeals, pending Democratic Primaries on July 27 1918. The page includes miscellaneous ad copy and light mock dialogue about social scenes and a local exchange column.
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San Antonio
3. H. Ward
Court of Criminal Appeals
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R. C. Williams
Nsy
Cok
Ralph C. Caldwell
Gustave A. Wieser
Majorshares
AL O'Brien
Clarence L.yinker
Hood Boone
Dupont B. Leen
Charles Webbott
Varey ML Clark
Stoddard al Dixon
Willam Kernaghan
Howard
Medlrey
Zeb Ve Nixon
Lawrence Lipper
Lient
William A. Nelson
Bierman
Cuticura
Red P 'Boy
Charles Rees
Glmanes
Exauminaton Meer
Aea Te Nene Gunter Itetel
Red Triangle
Jire
Y. M.C. al
Horstofore
National Army
Alva
Huidry
Yatchers
Yardmonster
JR. O
Red Cross of
New York
Lafter
James F. Moody
Fristol
Vena
Southern Department
Court House
Telane
Afr
Framibank
Ichousane
Edward. J
Woods
Stati
Nelson
Sir Aera Iene Meee Coer
Sepeison
New York, W. Y
Nations
Jenmoninion
E. Commerce
Washington
Crockett
Steves & Sons
Ady
Trever
Hawler
Ana
Kansis
Alice
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