Letters reveal Huns planned to stir trouble in Mexico
New York July 23 officials discloseDr Frederick August Richard von Strensen aided by Countess von ee plotted German reservists to invade Canada and Mexico after the nations entry into war. Letters reference 25000 German troops across from Buffalo to Bridgeburg and 190080 Germans to enter Mexico along the Rio Grande. Federal officials say a Russian alias man infiltrated Custis aviation plant. von Strensch linked to Prussian guard photo found.
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New York
Canada
Mexico
Frederick August Richard von Strensen
Department
You Strensen
Lis
United States
Ateler Varda
Buffalo
N.Y
Bridgeburg
Ontario
Rio Grande
Custis Aviation
von Strensch
Frederick William I
Vor Strensch
Germany
Halla
Labor Board Formed With War Effort Vision
A community labor board to work with the United States Employment Service is established here. GC Walker is elected chairman with George Holmgrren and William J Thoefgen as members. Offices open around August 1 to pass essential and non essential business and, if needed, provide laborers to fill ranks. Quarters will be provided by the Chamber of Commerce and all teachers of draft age or not who are willing to work on essential war industries will register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Communnity Labor Board
United States Employment Service
GC. Walker
George Holmgrren
William J. Thoefgen
Chamber of Commerce
Fire in Fort Worth devastates railway yards
Fire sparked by high winds last night tore through the Walker Grai Company offices at 100 Welock Fort Worth, sweeping along Railroad Avenue between Boas Street and Kentucky Avenue. Box cars burned, with total losses estimated at a quarter of a million dollars. Local business district fears noted as flames threatened the heart of the city.
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Fork Worth
Tex
Walker Grai Company
Welock
Boas Street
Kentucky Avenue
President to Urge Americans to Shun Violence in War Tides
Fragmented report notes President Wilson plans a public appeal for restraint as war fears rise. Mentions Medeo Teager hanging in Collinsville and German protests, with references to Donovan and Hearst leadership moves in New York politics.
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Whchington
B.C
Wilson
Maved
Medeo Teaeger
Collinsville
Amsterdam
State Department
Roosevelt Busy With War Thoughts Skips New York Governor Race
Oyster Bay July reports Col Wieadare Roosevelt declares he will not seek the New York governorship under any circumstances while he contemplates war. He sent a telegram to Attorney General Merton J. Laws at Albany replying to Mr. Laws' earlier message.
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Oyster Bay
Wieadare Roosevelt
Renita
New York
Affornes
Merton J. Laws
Albany
Lanwis
Alkali Free Hair Care From Coconut Oil Mix
A reader warns soaps and shampoos with alkali harm hair by drying the scalp and making hair brittle. Recommends plain emulsified coconut oil as a cheaper, gentler alternative that produces rich lather, cleanses well, and leaves hair soft, bright, and easier to manage.
Paris Receives Refugees From War Ridden Territories
Refugees from the Sais Rom-Rheims districts pour into Paris as German bombardment drives families from their homes. Red Cross aid, local authorities, and crowds help move and shelter the weary, while belongings and improvised goods pass through hands. A somber procession of elderly, women, and children bears witness to the hardship and resilience of wartime flight.
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Paris
Italy
France
Red Cross
Saissons-Rheims
Radhund
Itv
Cine
Arave Bayond
Heros Olsen Father Eye
Saad Wiedest
Hemel
Ted Warlee
Wwe
Chateau
Hieri
Teoulia
Pestree
St. Sulpice
Uae
Guam
Waris
The Germans and Chemistry in War Tactics
A historical critique argues that German military use of chemistry relies on chemicals first developed by many nations. It traces key inventions from Alfred Nobel to smokeless powder and explosives, noting German adoption and adaptation for warfare. The piece cites Townes R. Leigh and sources from Drs and Chensien Markets to support claims about patent origins and alleged “clever thief” behavior by Germany.
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American Chemical Society
Townes R. Leigh
Drs
Chensien
Howard
Thase
Switzerland
IS Brere
Pazin
Italy
ISB
Alfred Nobel
Sweden
Viello
France
Ins
Sir Alfred Abel
Magland
Ugg
Puelishman
Milford
Denvenuta Cels Link
Aniolian
Germany
Charles Manor
Sperialist
Abel O
England
Berthotet
Mranve
Announcement of Russell Dennett for County Clerk
The San Antonio Light announces Russell Dennett as a candidate for the office of County Clerk of Besar County and respectfully solicits support from good citizens in the primary election on July 27, LYIS. Political advertising.
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San Antonio Light 1
Russellt. Dennett
Besar County
Uhwine
Port of All Good Citizens
LYIS
Secret to Gaining Weight with Woods Tabules
Reader advised to use Woods Tabules from drugstores with simple directions promising weight gain. Claims include a 16 pound increase for a woman and 200 pounds for a bookkeeper, with long lasting results and a guaranteed satisfaction in box.
Announcement of candidates for county commissioner and congress
An election notice announces Henry and Mie Best as candidates in Bexar County Precinct 1 for county commissioner and for a congressional action. The text signals a political advertising notice asking good citizens for support and mentions veteran involvement and primary election will.
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Bexar County
Henry Atest
Ality
Wis
Mie
A. Z. Barrest
Cermah Metal Trust Dominated Markets Seizure Report
The report describes Cermah Metal Trust and allied firms seizing markets in a wartime drive, naming American and Canadian entities, port operations, and government actions. It details ownership, distribution schemes, and the impact on metal supply and fish distribution programs in Canada, with references to wartime controls and corporate affiliates.
Government stories on reform and municipal response
Fragmentary text discusses government actions in fishing policy and cost reductions. Mentions vigorous government aid and printed remarks by a city printer. Notes municipalities' responses in a businesslike manner and aims to demonstrate what can be accomplished.
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OnGaria
Venir Inty Fishing Ag
Jowerio
Ivine
Oniavie
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Jast
Coventes
General Greene
Philippines
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Ac Greene
Dame Lewis
Washington
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Robert W. Evans
Kraus
the Travelers Cigar Shop
Ady
Ynspi Company
Hanase City
ADP
Barrett Loyaly
Congress
Booth America
Coronel
Coronel Toostvedt
Pronese
Payernar
New York State
Uearst
Hs. ‘ SY
Witlam Riadi Hearst
Peimavios
Hearst
New York City
O'Kelly
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Roosevelt
Lewis
San Antonis Brewing Association
LA Perla
Associa Antoni T
Call Crockett
Cermah Metal Trust Phat
Palmer
Hee
Vance Ty
Anogezd Ag
Weeshington
Duty
York
South Minicriat
Stellierthak
Steelholden
Port Celethorpe
Gary
Sand- Weinerts Viewelatein Company
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Fais
Amerie Metals Company
Dpahurr
Vogelstein & Beer
Sondheimer Compares
Heal
Ue Wermaie
Gaevete
Gers
Getter Pine Vita
Vio
Boor, Sointheimer & Company
Hee Gey
Atmerican Brateh
Io Ayet
Benne Bikan
Obuknecht
Nature i Pepers
Inst Eiken
Feolacknecht
Bel
Et Fle Inderesn
Ntarig
Naw
Avit
Columbia
Columbia Battery Service Company
Ernst Crockett
ILAS
Corona LC. Smith
Aga
Pras Pss Rene Wy ML
C. M. Cureton
Southern Pacific
Houston
Victoria
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California
el Paso
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