Emancipation of Woman Nears in Egypt Debate Persists
The article outlines a movement toward freeing Egyptian women from strict tradition. It notes religious opposition, but cites progressive opinion favoring higher education and greater autonomy. It highlights veiling changes among Cairo elites and the contrast with peasant practices, predicting broad social modernization. It mentions Moslem law authorities and Coptic Catholics amid public debate.
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Patao
Beyat
Butte
Cairo
Bourban
England Answers Five Note on Order
Great Britain responds to a March 30 note protesting the conformance of the orders in council restricting neutral commerce. The reply, received in Washington by July 2, asserts the measures are within international law and may reflect a new application of principles requiring judicial interpretation.
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Washington
Great Britain
Permington
England
Rivar
Army Reserve Expansion Urged in Early Defense Plans
Washington report outlines proposed army and navy buildup. Secretaries Garrigus and Daniels to review. President Wilson to craft a comprehensive defense scheme after return from Congress. Plan calls for more submarines, dreadnoughts, auxiliaries, bases, and a half million regulars and militia with militia reserve reorganized.
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Washington
Army
Tay
Garrigus
Daniels
Corhizh
Wilsow
Germany May Hold Answer To U S Note
BERLIN 26 Vie London says Germany may wait to answer the latest American note on submarine warfare. The German government is not expected to rush a reply. If the United States protests Britain’s shipping restrictions, Germany may see legal grounds in President Wilson’s note. Hope remains that Washington will challenge British patrols more vigorously. Berlin’s foreign office will likely mark time until the stance becomes clear.
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Bentin
Tag
London
United States
England
Great Britain
Germany
Wilson
Ge Universal
Berlin
Freedom of Seas Policy Debate Echoes in Britain
In a Manchester Guardian editorial London discusses U S views on freedom of the seas. The piece suggests President Wilson questions Britain’s stance and hints Germany could win cooperation if it abandons submarine warfare and proves fidelity to sea freedom. The report cites ongoing US-German discussions and potential future steps.
Warehouse meetings and notices in San Antonio area
George Pe Campbell and others attend state warehouse movement meetings in Stockdale and Nixon areas. Local items include a ten day deputy vacation, Humane Society office move, an escaped prisoner alert, watchmaker ads, traffic court ruling on heavy engines, and Newton’s permanent appointment to San Antonio National Cemetery superintendent with a wage increase.
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Dolt Warehouse
George Pe Campbell
Flbl Catterelli
Kohn HW
Lay
State Warehouse Department
Ieft
Stockdale
Nixon
Ee Pete
Foster, Deatis
Glidshite
Tagen
Newton
Jerry Newton
Natonal
San
Police hunt for mayor's auto in wide dragnet
A city police dragnet covers a 260 mile radius in a bid to recover Mayor Brown's Overland 4048 stolen Saturday night from College and St Marys. Chief Lancaster and the force pursue every clue as two other cars are stolen Sunday night, including vehicles of Drive 2 Deanon and I Stein.
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Mayora Brown
College
St. Mary's Street
Lancaster
Civil Service
Brent
Interes
Deanon
Wilkins Avenue
Stein
German Writer Describes Zeppelin Raid on England
Amsterdam reports a Cologne Gazelly account detailing a Zeppelin raid on England. It describes the airship crew preparing bombs, lifting from a shed, and progressing toward the English coast with a bombardment of factories and arsenals as twilight fades.
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Teppelin
England
Amsterdam
Cologne Gazelly
Orvey
Trent
Leutenant
Wairahip
Key Rate Applies To New Policies Inquiries Rise
Insurance policyholders ask if they receive the key rate of 18 cents for San Antonio, per the state fire insurance commission. Policies effective before April 17, 1916, aren’t affected unless hazard changes, while new policies after such changes use the reduced rate. The key rate dropped from 19 to 18 cents per $100 valuation, with further 7 cent reduction when alarm systems are installed and departments upgraded.
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San Antonio
State
Fire Insurance Commission
VOTE IN COUNTY LIGHT Defeated amendments mark county results in Texas election
Voters in Bexar county rejected multiple constitutional amendments by large margins, including proposals restricting voting outside one’s county and allowing county commissioners to grant loans to students. Results are incomplete with county clerk noting more boxes to be counted before final certification. Delegates and officials gather in Austin for the Texas State Farmers Institute as arrivals continue.
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Bexar
Frank R. Newton
Mondey
Commissioners’ Court
Secretary of State
Dtgas
State Farmers Institute
Austin
Tex
Steh Annuil
Texas State Fancers' Institute
Reserea
Tatahouse
T. 4. McGallard
Institute
Corpus Christi Weekend Draws Thousands to Beach
Corpus Christi, July 2. About 7500 pleasure seekers visited the city over the weekend, with attendees from San Antonio, the San Antonio & Aransas Pass and other lines. Ahrons & Ott Milling Co employees and their baseball team joined a San Antonio excursion. The San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf ran a special train bringing 80 travelers. Bathing facilities will be expanded with galvanized iron storage boxes for clothing. Commissioner Lambert notes most people use the bathhouse singly, so more space and better gear will help accommodate crowds.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Corpus
San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf
Gurd
Boringa
Corpus Christ
Contalay
Panpla
Bth
Cormiunitstoner Lambert
Dronalus
Pray for Mr Wilson and American workers in Monterey
A July message from Consul General Hinim in Washington outlines prayers for President Wilson, Red Crow, and the consul general. Monterey distributed salt pork beans and cork to 23 000 people last Friday before station closures. In Nogales, Joseph Tepuy, claiming U S citizenship and sentenced for espionage, has been hanged. Lee Ortege, a mother and American citizen, arrested then freed.
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Washington, D.C
Maniprey
Congul Genera Hinim
State Department
Wilson
Red Crows
Monterey
Nogales
Ariz
Joseph Tepuy
Vilim
Nogaleen
Sonara
Lee Ortege
Proposes Logkrs for Bathers Use at Brackenridge Park
The popular Brackenridge Park beach prompts Commissioner Lambert to explore new ways and means to care for the area. Proposals include logk ers for bathers use and related improvements to enhance safety and accessibility.
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Brackenridge Park
Sioner Lambert
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Improves Health
In Asota Minnesota Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helps a farm wife regain strength, easing nervous distress and back pains after a year of illness. The letter urges others to try the remedy and notes confidential medical advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. officials for readers seeking guidance.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Asota
Minn
Tydia E. Pinkham
Lydian B. Pinkham
Clara Franke R
Maplecrest
Pat
Pinkham
Talia
Jodla F Finklura Medicine Co
Yiman
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