Militia Inspection Progresses Rapidly at Camp Wilson
The first regiments in three infantry brigades at Camp Wilson were approved by Southern Department inspectors and ready for service. Second regiments to be inspected next. complete equipage expected by August 1 with over 100000 troops in the department. Units to train at Leon Springs and New Braunfels while Fort Sam Houston camps remain undisturbed.
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Camp Wilson
Southern Department
Frederick Funston
George O. Cress
War Department
Washington
Ordnance Departments
San Antonio
Second
Illinois Brigade
Leon Springs
New Braunfels
Fort Sam Houston
Medina suits continue as appeal proceeds
Condemnation suits by property owners along Medina lake and river against Medina Dam Company are continued to the next term by Federal Judge William B. Sheppard to permit the recent ruling to go to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Alberto Gonzales vs San Antonio Water Supply Company hearings proceeded with possible jury later today. Boyd vs Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railway set for Thursday. Russell vs Schaff and M K T Ry scheduled for Friday. Attorney C J Matthews of San Antonio was admitted to the federal bar by Judge Sheppard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medina Lake
Medina River
Medina Dam
William B. Sheppard
Sheppard
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Federal
Alberto Gonzales
San Antonio Water Supply Company
Boyd
Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway
Russell Vs. Schaff
C. J. Matthews
San Antonio
Castro Admitted To United States
Cipriano Castro former president of Venezuela and his wife were admitted to the United States by Labor Secretary Wilson overturning a New York immigration board. They may go to Porto Rico or stay in the U S. Castro had previously avoided admitting guilt in Paredez murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Wilson
Labor Department
Special Board of Immigration
New York
Porto Rico
United
Castro
Ellis Island
Trinidad
France
Paredez
Venezuéla
Paredoz
Caminetti
Maps of Mexico 10 Be Given Offcers Maps of Mexico
Capt H H Roberts intelligence officer of the Southern Department has compiled a detailed topographical map of Mexico, printed in San Antonio, to aid the army in case of invasion. The map is highly valued, guarded during printing, and copies will be issued to every commissioned border officer. Each map measures about three by two feet and uses a five inch to the mile scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Roberts
Southern Department of the Army
San Antonio
Mexico
Southern Department
H. 3. Hettrick
Staff Engineers Company
General Pershing
Blacklist No Surprise Out Those Named Two Galveston Firms
New York reports detail British blacklisting of American firms mainly based in New York City as many merchants express no surprise. Traders like J A Kahl and Alfred Richter recount seizure of goods, blocked bills of exchange, and disrupted business tied to China and Japan. Others note American citizenship but German connections affect dealings and cables. Some firms plan to approach the U S State Department for action against the discrimination cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Great Britain
J. A. Kahl
China
Japan
Alfred Richter
Hong Kong
Canton
Tien Tsin
Richter
United States
John S&s. Scully
Zimmerman and
Oscar L. Gubelman
Knauth
Nacod & Kuhne
Charles Hardy
Germany
U S May Send Protests Over Trading With Enemy Blacklist
The State Department plans vigorous representations to London over the blacklist under the trading with the enemy act. Officials say the act, though billed as domestic, restricts American commerce and applies broadly to individuals and firms connected to German interests. The probe spans Siam and neutral ports, with data suggesting Americans could be barred from British ports like Jamaica for dealings with German firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
State Department
London Foreign Office
United States
Siam
South America
Jamaica
List of Firms Under Ban
The Official Gazette lists individuals and firms placed on the black list under the trading with the enemy act. Named entities include H. Kempner Galveston Tex and Texas Export and Import Company Galveston Tex along with numerous New York and European associated firms and people such as Philip Baur Company Beer Sondheimer & Co Simon R Blumenthal Zimmerman Forshay O C Kanzow Brash Rothenstein Maurice Bunge McLaren Gentles Alf Burin Goldschmidt Chemical Co Goldschmidt Detining Co Goldschmidt Thermit Gervenhorst Carl Grubnay Oscar Gubelman Knauth Nachod Kuhne Charles Hardy Hazenclover Soehne Maryan Hauser Alfredo Hirsch Franz Hirschland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Official Gazette
H. Kempner
Cotton Exchange
Galveston
Tex
Texas Export and Import Company
New York
Philip Baur Company
Beer, Sondheimer & Co
Simon R. Blumenthal
Zimmerman & Forshay
Herman Botzow
O. C. Kanzow & Co
Brash & Rothenstein
Maurice Bunge
McLaren
Roll Your Own Cigarettes Featured in FAC 10 Appeal
The advertisement promotes Bull Durham tobacco and papers for making roll your own cigarettes. It promises an easy method to roll, notes the product is sold widely, and offers a free illustrated booklet by mail showing the correct technique. A free book of papers accompanies the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull” Durham Tobacco
Durham
Durham N.C
United States
Britain’s blacklist expands to include US listed firms
The British foreign trade office names a wide blacklist of American individuals and firms linked to Germany or aiding Britain’s enemies. Officials say the policy limits trade by UK subjects with these entities, including German-controlled companies and those using secret codes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laming Worthington Evans
Foreign Trade Department
Foreign Office
United Kingdom
Evans
Germany
United States
Great Britain
In Texas Farmers Institute Ob session on School Farm Link
The final day in Austin features talks on school farm relations led by E E Scholl and J C Hardy with University and railroad officials praising cooperative efforts. Attendees consider rural education needs, four meetings rule, and potential county library changes while pecan cultivation and hog disease are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State Farmers’ Institute
E. E. Scholl
State Department of Agriculture
J. C. Hardy
Baylor College For Women
Alvin Dille
Bishop
E. M. Barrett
State Department
Fred W. Davis
Agriculture
State Institute
R. A. Moore
University of Wisconsin
Dean Mumford
University of Missouri
A. and
M. College of Texas
W. F. Doughty
G. S. Bruce
I. & G. N. Railway
Mumford
Frank R. Jones
A. and M. College
W. A. Davis
E. F. Stewart
C. A. Reed
United States Department of Agriculture
A. C. Ellis
Law Building
Texas
W. S. Taylor
School of Agricultural Education
University
B. C. Tharp
Institute
Benigna Kalg
West J Umonk Farm
Harris County
Lillian Hostetler
Liver of
Pool
Tom McGaillard
I- Garza
Florence Culver
Denton
EB. W. Trigg
Denton; Dra- Elva A. Wright, la Porte; Mrs. J. Joy Martin
Rock Island
Stellath Evbritt
Lissie
Amanda Stoltz-refuss
Bee County
Illian Gunter
Gainesville
J. K. McBride
Swann
Doctor Endorses Iron for Strength Like an Athlete
An article reports Dr Sauer praising iron ingestion through ordinary nuxated iron to boost strength and endurance. It cites a two week plan of five grain tablets three times daily after meals and claims 200 percent strength gains and relief from indigestion and nervous fatigue in many cases.
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New York
Dr. Sauer
Europe
Noth
H. L. Wagner
Complete baby food in airtight can promises quick feeding
An advertisement touts a germ proof airtight can that requires only water and one minute of boiling. It claims to be complete nutrition for babies and invites readers to mail a coupon for a free trial package of 12 feedings plus a baby care book by specialists.
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Grand Opera House
Bessie Barriscale
Cuang William Desmond
SATV
Aday
Gloria
Triangle Pictures
NGLE
Douglas Fairbanks
Bessie Love
Romorrow
Lucille Lee Stewart
Empire
Richard Buhler
Rosetta Brice
Pathe Weekly
Tenth Cavalry
Carrizal
el Paso Bridge
Flower of
No Man's Land
Viola Dana
Queen Theater
Alamo Plaza
Josee
Frances Ford
Grace Cunard
Peg O’ the Ring
Lazy Fuller
Virginia Pearson
Wm. Fox Peature
Puppets of Love
Tom Moore
Anna Nilsson
Bargain Matine
E ! Se
Ella H Hall
Ara In “Sin
Commonwealth Bank & Trust Co
Harry Landa
H. P. Drought
W. R. Wiseman
T. N. Smith
Queen Chocolate Shop
E. Houston
U. S
Bull” Durham
Fred Muller-Schall
Maris Nachod
National Zinz Corporation
Richard Neuhaus
K. & FE. Neumond
Rolin Newton
Edmund Pavenstedt
Leopold Pelatz
Louis J. Rees
Reuter, Brockelman & Co
Roesseler & Hass
Acher Chemical Company
Rubber and Guayule Agency
Townsend Rushmore
William Schall Jr
Schenicker & Co
Paul Schmidt
Schuchardt & Schuette
Schuette, Bunemann & Co
Johns. Cully
Siemasen Company
John Simon & Bros
L. Sonneburn Bros
Southern Products Trading Company
E. Stegemann Jr
Farmers’ Institute At
Nettleton Low Shoes
Nestlés
Tris
Nestlé
Nestle’s Food Company
Als3
Woolworth Building
New Yor
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