War Casualties Exceed Texas Population in 1915 Report
An early 20th century summary from London cites French Relief Society figures showing war casualties surpassing Texas population. Dead total 228,500 and wounded 4,887,510, with total casualties 8,770,810. numbers exclude later losses and Balkan impacts. Russia leads with 1,446,000 dead and wounded. overall global casualties seen as historic.
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Cascades
Europe
Texas
London
Ftellef
San Antonio
French Relief Society
Old Wilcox Family Plans Stratford Reunion in 1846 Legacy
A Wilcox family reunion and allied families gathering is planned for Stratford Connecticut on August 27 at 10 o clock in Hed Mon's hall. The Wilcox lineage traces back to the 1846 settlement by Willer Wilcox an immigrant and ancestor of many branches. An organization named Association at the Wilcox Family and Allied Families has formed and held two prior reunions. The notice invites all blood or marriage related family members and friends to attend. There is also a reminder of a reunion at the Papaumte Pavifle Exposi tion in San Francisco in July with other meetings to follow.
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Wilcox
Stratford
Conn
Willer Wilcox
Ue Wilcox Family
Famiry
San Francis
Freckles Now Five Thee Thine to Get Rid of Spots
An advertisement promises removal of freckles with twice strength athine lotion sold in ounce bottles. It claims rapid fading, notes a money back guarantee, and urges purchasing from a small druggist with a Riduba brand mention.
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Mooney
Genealogical Congress Address At Espoaltion
The secretary of the Wilcox Association, Charles G. Finney Wilcox, NY attorney, will deliver an address on Genealogy and Us Place in the Affairs of Human Society. The Vogneel committee includes members from across the United States. Two residents, William Allen Hunter of Houston and Dr. Albert W. Wilens of Teredo, were arranged during the three sessions.
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Wilcox Association
Charles G. Finney Wilcox
New York City
Vogneel
Association
United States
Wekas Grested
William Allen Hunter
Houston
Albert W. Wilens
Teredo
Ing
Examiner Harris named to summer normal exam board
Harris principal of Znvale School is appointed to the board of summer normal examiners by State Superintendent W F Duvehly. He departs Monday night to be ready for duty Tuesday. The board has twenty five members tasked with examining and grading papers from summer normal schools across the state, an effort expected to take weeks with 7000 to 10 000 papers. Harris has connected with the San Antonio schools for twenty years. Churchill writing a book on his World War I experiences is awaited in London. Krupp treaty mentions potential hires and industrial moves in Europe amid market talks.
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Harris
Znvale School
Sumimer Normal Examiners
W F. Duvehly
Simmer
Mr. Harris
Swith
Sam Antonio Sclisala
Band Concert Set For This Evening In Levertex City
A Sunday municipal band concert in San Peden park is moved to 7 to 9 pm to beat the heat. Madame Alicia Pethteler will debut tonight as vocal soloist, with free services offered to boost local music interest. The program includes Fanfare Militaire, Blue Danube, various arias and marches, with mid week concert planned for Washington park opposite the Market House.
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San Peden Park
Saith
Alicia Fetitelert
Madame Petitclergy
Miloeker
Hampton Rous
Alexander
Washington Park
WRONG TIME TO CHEER ROTTERDAM STORY OF GERMAN OFFICIALS
In Rotterdam on July 17 a tale tells how German officers forced soldiers to cheer victory reports. An officer praised Verdun, the troops cheered loudly. Weeks later, when news declared Tsing-Tay fallen, soldiers cheered again, unaware it referred to a German fortress already lost.
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Rotterdam
Luxemburg
Germany
Verdun
Faullen
Vpaine Tay
Tsing Tay
Fontenay le Comte quadruplets name royal godparents
A Fontenay le Comte woman who recently gave birth to quadruplets wrote to the sovereign while Nerhushamd was at the front. The letter thanks the royal donors and states the children will bear the names Raymond, George, Alexandra, and Wan as godchildren.
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Patus
Fontenay-le-Comte
Vendea
Nerhushamd
Sovereign
Raymond
George
Alexandra
Wan
Waeris
Rotary Clubs Expand Across Nations In 1912 Convention
San Francisco hosts the sixth annual International Association of Rotary Clubs convention with about 21 000 members in nearly 200 clubs across the United States Canada Hawaii England Ireland and more. Delegates discuss objectives membership expansion and governance as leaders strive to promote service over self and ethical business practices.
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San Francisco
Cal
United States
Canada
Hawai
England
Boothendung
Ireland
International Association of Rotary Clubs
International Association
Cobby
Prifay
Bay
Mukland
Oakland
Rotary
Board of Directors
International Fiests
St. Francix
Walcome
United
Association
Cillie
Otary
Rotary Club
Notary Club
Portland
Buffalo
International Association of Rotary Club
Egtors
Frank L. Mulholland
Toledo
Pacific
Aid
Scotland
Chicago
Michigan Avenue
Chesley R. Perry
the Rotarian
Me Organization
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San Antonio, Texas
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Nusdog
France
Austria
Balkan
Great Britain
Belgium
Serbia
Turkey
Iter Aetia
Japan
Higa
W.k. Hatis
Austin
Suimer
Eee Churchil
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Kitchener
Krupp
Copenhagen
Minh
Daye
Krups
Vonft
Guy
Alicia Patit¢lere
Grman
Tsinz Tau
The
Sanrancisco
Paul Harris
Gliry
Oatland
Seattle
Los Angeles
Atlantic Coast
Boston
Clutsifie
Winnipeg
Calgary
Halifax
Umilton
Montreal
St. John
Toronto
Vancouver
Victoria
Belfast
Hirmingdon
Dublin
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Liverpool
Manchester
Newcastle
Onlvne
Nadian
Havang
Cubs
South America
Australia
Rotary Club of
Honolulu
L. P. Peck
Houston and Navarro Sts
Hudson
Howard E. Coffin
Pan
SA Peat Yacht-Line
Hudson Agli Tak
Crockett Automobile Co
W. Crockett St
Crockett
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