Appointed to Organize War Labor Boards in Texas
Five men designated as district organizers for the United States Public Reserve left San Antonio to organize county war labor boards across Texas. They will recruit, assign quotas, and determine essential versus nonessential occupations with county boards chaired by government appointees.
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Mvhco
Texas
United States
Rerview Reserve
San Antonin
Whitworth
Samuel H Lindth
W.A. Welton
AL Walker
Gye Bo Oyerson
San Antonio
Hf. W. Lewis
United States Employment Service
What Is Essential in War Labor Concerns Texas
The United States Employment Service in Texas discusses essential and non essential labor during WWI. It urges employers in war work to limit rehires to central agency referrals after August and calls for voluntary industry enlistment. It notes nonessential roles include waiters in restaurants and elevator operators, since women or alternative workers can fill them.
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Eernis
Aanuar
United States Palitie Service
Roe Teerve
United
Jeurpiey
Tiee
Dauimary
Chawwis
San Antonio
Chirman
Weaber
Couper Lor Dh
Pexas
Employment Service
Public Service Reserve
Wilson
United States Employment Service
Texas
Scientific coal allotment plan proposed nationwide
The Fuel Administration in Washington adopts a new system to allocate coal by scientific rules. Inspections and household assessments will determine each home’s need, with penalties for misrepresentation. A federal court order in San Antonio directs special sessions and transfers related records.
Bats Roost Researcher Placed on Italian Mission
Charles Campbell, noted bats expert, is invited to visit Italy at government expense to install bat roosts and aid mosquito control. A cablegram signed by Major Liam Deland and General Marlow asks for detailed extermination data by bats. Captain McKinney cites May 19 as the date for the message. Dr Campbell has not decided if he can undertake the task.
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Charles 2
A. Campbell
Italy
Liam Deland
Marlow
Tilia Qrmy
Bats
Bee Jeter
McKinney
Mike Pretosads
Campbell Hias
Tatesienn
Friend of Grant Dies in Yonkers at 96
Robinson, a close friend of President Grant, died at his Yonkers home on Monday at the age of 96. He lived in Ward 1 and was well known in local circles for his long friendship with the former leader.
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Grant
Yonkers
Robinson
Monsident
German Agents Probe Inquiries On Propaganda Expenditures
New York July 16 Deputy Attorney General Becker questions William Day Fred Hale head of the German information service in the United States and George Sylvester Vier eck editor of Vieriek's Weekly about knowledge of German expenditures to influence American sentiment before the war. The interviews are part of a federal inquiry into German propaganda and funding to keep the United States out of conflict while Hale proclaims patriotism and cooperation with authorities.
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New York
William Dayfred Hale
Germain Information Service
George Sylvester Viereck
Viereek
Fatherland
Unitedes
Becker
America
Germany
United States
Government Forms Sale Body for German Assets Seized
New York July 16Announcement of a selling organization formed to dispose of German concerns taken by the government under the trading with the enemy act has been made by A Mitchell Dalner alien property custodian. Forty companies with capital more than 100 million will be sold as soon as the new organization can ready them for auction. Joseph F. Guffy of Pittsburgh president of the Natural Gas Association of America is named file manager of the Federal Selling Corporation and will oversee disposal with advisory committees in New York and Washington guiding the sale and related actions.
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New York
Jaly
Vie
A. Mitchell Dalner
Vulmer
Reiting
Joseph FL Caiffy
Pittsburry
Natural Gas Association of Amneriew
Council of Tional Defense
Supe
Guffey
Putamil Sten
Washington
Pasehnger
Palner
Cistadiin
Tursell
Alvisore
Dro Valier
Otto V Dannard
New York Just Company
George B. Ingratian
Appetite Division
New York Supreiay Court
Cleveland HL Dede
Lemon Juice For Freckles
Squeeze juice from two lemons into three ounces of orchard white to make a facial lotion. Shake well. this complexion beautifier costs little and can be bought at grocers or drug stores. Massage into face neck arms and hands daily to fade freckles and blemishes and whiten and soften skin.
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Yeal &I
Transfer of German stock to American control in three chemical firms
Key witnesses testified that amid the United States severing ties with Germany, three large chemical companies in Niagara Falls New York and Perth Amboy were transferred to American ownership. Oscar Seitz traveled to Germany to negotiate the sale, while Homer A Dunn and Joseph A Bower led the inquiry.
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Homer A. Dunn
Bureau of Auditis A
Davis Brodhead
Department of Corporne Management
Joseph A. Bower
P. Wagner
United States
Germany
Niagara Walls
N.Y
Perth Amboy
Americ
Woaa
Unonann
Oscar Ri Seitz
Key
Ato
Necker
New York
Palmer
Hamann
Seitz
Frankfort
Wilson
von Bernstorff
Hoessler and Basslacher Company
Sugara Flestrica Chemical Company
Werth Amboy Chemical Company
North Loop Property Owners Lose Suit Over New Infirmary
At Monday council meeting the city and county won a suit against North Loop property owners seeking to block an infirmary on the Automobile Club property. District Court action ended with a sustained demurrer and dissolution of the writ. The minutes show ordinance terms accepted by the county commissioners and a payroll appropriation of 5000. The commission confirmed five policemen: Noack, Dailinges, Garven, Gaines, and Murrtin.
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North Loo
Automobile Club
Seventy-third District Court
de. I. T. Sluder
Mirsky
Fou Aie Saline
Anks
Wright
C2 OW. Noack
Charles Daiinges
WF Garven
Leonard J. Gaines
WM. Murrtin
Goose Incident Strains American Troops In France
Reports from Allied lines recount a goose theft furore among American soldiers in France. An officer vows strict order and payment for losses, while other units report better conduct with locals and allies. the incident stands out as an anomaly.
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Associated
Lreag Correspondente
France
Americas
Millard
Odo Gan
Ghiard House
French Ace Killed In Aerial Collision
Paris reports Lieutenant Marie Beromont, a cenelave who aided bombing raids on xen and Frankfort, was killed Sunday when his biplane collided with another aircraft. He had received many decorations. Lieutenant Leskadan of the Paris air defense service died Sunday after a fall on a flight from the battle front.
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Paris
Marie Beromont
Txen
Frankfort
Leskadan
Daris Air Defense Servicer
Hobby campaign speech at Beethoven Hall draws large crowd
Governor Hobby faced a large audience Monday night at Beethoven Hall where women voters predominated. He criticized former Governor Ferguson, touted war measures, and pledged school funding amid attacks on his opponent and supporters.
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Beethoven Hall
Hobby
Tora Hobby
Merguson
Ergeson
Tfav
Society Social Calendar Highlights From The Week
Tuesday night social events include a Chows meeting at Velock 8250 and a Volta Gamma wrecks fundraiser at 80. A Prospect Hill Methodist Church program benefits the Liberty Juan fund. Hawaiian Girls host a hop at Mot Wesl West. Theta Bow Mua meets at 3:80 pm. Notables: Mr and Mrs Ed ward Wade Richardson’s daughters travel to Galveston to visit their grandfather John Advience. Nautilus Study Club hosted by Adrianee. Community House event chaired by Mrs RR Callahan with many attendees. Guests include Miss Cornelia Cress and Miss Katherine Whiteside. A buffet at the Country Club honored Gen. and Mrs. Ryan with fifty guests. Various society movements and travels noted among local families.
Signboard at Bismarck Station Covered in Yellow Paint
Citizens at the North ern Pacific Railroad station in Bismarck N Y found the signboard bearing Bismarck obscured by yellow paint. A nearby six foot sign read Change Again for the city, while downtown displays added to the mood with messages critical of local leadership.
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Bismarck
N.Y
Northern Pacific Railroad
Agaan
Red Cross ships deliver hospital shelters to Britain
The first shipment of 1500 hospital shelters built by the American Red Cross has arrived in the United States for use at British and American camps. To avoid lumber shortages, the shelters were shipped in knockdown form and will be assembled at aviation camps in North England as camp dispensaries and convalescent wards.
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Tondon
American Red Cross
United States
Great Britain
Oll
Ion
North Engand
Ship Fights U-Boat Near Atlantic Port
A British armed merchant ship intercepted a German submarine about midway between the Irish coast and Cape Race. The submarine opened fire but the steamship returned fire. no hit was confirmed and the pursuer broke off the chase.
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Atlantic
Mideocmi
Hart Dies at 66. Ex-Editor of El Paso Times
Juan S. Hart, 66, former owner and editor of the El Paso Times and Spanish American War veteran, died suddenly Monday at his Mountain Park New Mexico home. He served as interpreter for General Shafter at the Rio Citgo surrender in Cuba.
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EL Paso
Tex
Jein M. Thirt
EL Paso Times
Muntain Park
N.M
Viart
General Shafter
Rua Citgo
Cuba
Just Once Try Dodson's Liver Tone Miracle Cure
Dodson's Liver Tone is promoted as a safe vegetable remedy to replace calomel. The ad claims calomel causes bone necrosis and digestive distress while Liver Tone cleanses liver and bowels, improves energy, and is safe for children with a pleasant taste.
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Dodson
Calamel
Fiere
Dobson
Eleven Evaders Taken After Ranger Shooting Tragedy
Eleven fugitives including three draft resisters surrendered to C 2 Collins in Lufkin and were delivered to Rangers. Sam William Jr. Dave Evans and Clay Williams face desertion charges after Ranger Dudley White was killed and Ranger Rowe was injured during the manhunt in San Augustine county. The group had hidden for a week as a posse of Rangers Regular Army troops deputy marshals and citizens closed in.
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Ranger Rowe
White City
San Augustine
Zionist center planned in Palestine to spread Jewish ideals
George Nicoll Barnes told the American Zionist medical unit in London that aid to Jews includes a Jewish national center in Palestine for Jews worldwide to unite and spread Jewish thought. Joe Welch, a renowned Jewish comedian, died at Greens Farms sanitarium in Westport at age 45.
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Peta
Palestine
George Nicoll Barnes
War Cabinet
American Zionist Medicale Unit
Mayland
Talestine
London
Iewish
Bridgeport
Conn
Joe Welch
Greens Farms
Westport
Knights of Columbus to Provide Free Goods for Soldiers
The Knights of Columbus announce a campaign to spend 50 million dollars in the coming year for soldiers comfort. Canteens will be closed in US clubs and French huts, with cigarettes chocolate bouillon coffee and other items given free. Stamps will be the only items sold. A second crib opens in London as Walter Kerman and delegates attend with English Catholics and U S military representatives.
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New York
Knights of Columbus Committee
Heights of Columbus
France
W.T. Mulligan
Knights of Columbus
London
Edgeware
Walter Kerman
New Yori
Supreme Council of the Knights
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Houston
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Oshkosh, Wis
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