Publication Office at Travis Street Notice
Publication Office located at Nos. 609 611 Travis Street between Avenues C and D handles notices and related administration.
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Travis Street
Avenues C and
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1917
Page
6
Western Front war assessment and German strength analysis
An analysis of the western front argues Germany has two thirds of its force there while other fronts shrink. Estimates place German strength at about 3.0 million total with 2.0 million on the west, and Entente powers around 6 million in France with 4 million available for the front. Officials debate whether fighting will extend another year or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Germany
Russia
Balkans
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Galicia
Mesopotamia
Caucasu
America
Rheims
Balkan
Western
France
Somme
Arras
Champagne
William
Vimy Ridge
Monchy and
Fontaine
Western Front
Cone
Misleading Claims About Russian Jews and the 1917 Overthrow
A San Antonio reader reports counterclaims debunking a Kremlin era canard that Russian Jews opposed the new government. The piece argues Jews supported democratic reforms and helped finance the revolution, while denying Jewish instigation of riots or anti-reform plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
San Antonio
News
New York City
Petrograd
Palestine
Lvov
Kerensky
Holy Land
If Fighting Lasts Three Months Germany Faces Defeat
The author argues that with current losses and dwindling reserves the war cannot endure long. They predict Germany will shift from roughly one to two defender to one to three in favor of the Allies if fighting continues. The piece suggests imminent military collapse for Germany unless a change occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener
Germany
Prison offense urged to curb Texas chicken thefts
A Texas editorial argues for making chicken theft a penitentiary offense, citing Missouri and Kansas laws and the rising value of thoroughbred hens. It notes losses of 15 to 50 dollars per theft and the long time required to breed a productive flock, urging stricter legislation nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Missouri
Kansas
San An
Chicken thefts stalk rural and urban yards urge harsher laws
The article condemns chicken thieves as real burglars and urges stronger protection. It notes Missouri led with poultry crime laws after organized thefts near Kansas City and St Louis, with farmers relying on vigilantism and women farmers needing security. calls for legislature action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Kansas City
St. Louis
Union
Senate Committee backs daylight saving bill despite questions
The Senate Commerce Committee reported favorably on a daylight saving bill even as critics question the committee’s depth of knowledge on the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oothe
Senate Commerce Committee
Chicago eateries slice pies into seven parts
Chicago restaurant keepers cut pies into seven pieces amid high living costs. The shift signals how rising expenses erode long standing American customs as households adjust spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Drastic measures urged to slow high priced food fans
The Georgetown Commercial reports drastic action may be needed as Sam Harden, Joe Taylor, Will Fidwards, Henry Ellis, Harve Nelson, Andy McBeath, Judd Lewis and George Robinson push expensive meals. They demand plates costing $3.00 or more and avoid cheaper options. Victory remains unseen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Harden
Joe Taylor
Will Fidwards
Henry Ellis
Harve Nelson
Andy McBeath
Judd Lewis
George Robinson
Georgetown
Navy Recruits Urged for Reserve Cooks and Stewards
The New York World reports urgent Navy reserve recruiting shortfall in commissary ranks. It calls for experienced cooks and mess attendants, stressing cook and ration apportionment skills as vital to fighting efficiency and patriotism prompting enlistment alongside engine room and gunnery jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
New York World
The Price Fixing Plan in Government Policy
The administration will not fix maximum prices generally. Secretary Houston says only in specific cases would maximums be set to unload hoarded stocks and curb extortion and food corners. Minimum prices could be fixed to spur production and curb speculative profits from market manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Utica
N. Y
The Tonnage Problem and Allied Shipping Needs
The article argues eight months remain to avert a shipping crisis for England and America. Even with current sinkings, enough tonnage will stay afloat to meet minimum needs, but by period end allies must replace ships as fast as Germany sinks them. Otherwise the war risks lost unless unforeseen forces defeat Germany within the year.
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England
America
Germany
New Republic
Miss Boyd's Private School in Mansfield Reopens
Bertha Boyd arrives in Mansfield to run a small private school for two Brentwood children. Despite slow initial enrollments, Morgan Brent returns with his children and praises her teaching, asking her to stay to care for the motherless pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha
Brentwoods
Miss Boyd
Parry Brent
Miss Marjorie
Sly Mister Fox
Chickenville
Miss _ Boyd
Mr. Brent
Morgan Brent
Brent
Woods
Parry
Marjorie
Mansfield
Miss Boyd Agrees to Teach Master Parry and Miss Marjorie
A faded map before her Miss Boyd the Brentwoods teacher writes to the master agreeing to receive Master Parry and Miss Marjorie for another term. She sings as she tacks the sign on her front door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd
Brentwoods
Parry
Marjorie
Chicago Base Hospital Arrives in England Amid War Amid
Word reached Washington on June 5 that the Chicago base hospital, last of six American Red Cross units sent overseas, arrived in England. Messages also note New York Boston and Cleveland units have moved to hospitals in France. In Europe now are 144 American physicians, twelve dentists, 390 Red Cross nurses and 900 medical corps enlisted men, the first U S army medical unit abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
England
Chicago
Red Cross
London
Whitelaw Reid
Mabel T. Boardman
New York
Boston
Cleveland
France
Europe
Medical
United States Army
Judge attacked in Denver courtroom after ruling
In Denver Colorado Judge Ben B Lindsey was attacked in his courtroom by Bennie Huffman 14 and his mother after sentencing the youth to the reformatory for highway robbery. They seized the judge by the neck and fled as officers intervened. Huffman had previously been on parole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Ben B. Lindsey
Bennie Huffman
Guardians subscribe to Liberty Bonds for Creek Nation
Guardians for the Creek Indians in Muskogee subscribed to $180000 of Liberty Bonds. Creek tribal attorney R C Allen said about $1000000 belonging to Creek minors and incompetents likely will be invested in the war loan. Investments were made with Creek attorney guidance and county court approval. Most Creek estate funds come from oil from allotments in eastern Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Okla
R. C. Allen
Oklahoma
Farmers rally as jurors released in Wagoner court
In Wagoner Oklahoma Judge R P Degraffenreid adjourned a district court term after learning most summoned jurors were farmers. He deemed it unpatriotic to remove farmers from their fields during wartime, prompting cheers from the farming crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogeer
Okla
R. P. Degraffenreid
Wagoner
Hat Nom de Plume Revealed by Mrs Nouveau Rich
Mme Langbleu reports Mrs Nouveau Rich will use a nom de plume in her hat after a concert afternoon exchange. Mrs Welborn asks for the details. The anecdote appears in the Brooklyn Eagle.
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Mme. Langbleu
William Courtenay Stars in The Hunting of the Hawk at Empire
The Empire presents William Courtenay in The Hunting of the Hawk a Pathe play of secret service and crooks. Courtenay a leading actor on the American stage appears Tuesday and Wednesday with Pathe News No 43 and a Know America scenic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Courtenay
America
Pathe
Empire
Secret Service
Worcester Mass
Holy Cres College
Portland
Richard Mansfield
Recrtoire
Daniel Frohmars
New York
Virginia Harned
Iris
Camille
Arsem “Lupin
Mr. Courtenay
Pathe Gold Rooster
Pathe News No
Know America
Final Bill at Majestic Opens Season Matinee
The Majestic opens its final vaudeville bill of the season with James C. Morton and company headline. Texas duo John Swor and West Avey perform a black-face act in second place, followed by the Melody Six, Irving Newhoff and Dode Phelps, Benny and Woods, Charles Lemon, and the Whirling Azimas in an aerial act as the program winds toward next Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
James C. Morton
Morton
John Swor
West Avey
Texas
Melody Six
California
Irving Newhoff
Dode Phelps
Benny
Woods
Charles Lemon
Azimas
Food Conservation Campaign Planned in Nueces County
Miss Marie Jordt and Miss Annie Louise Stayton return from a State University course in food conservation in Austin. With Miss Chiltipin Born and Mrs. Meade Griffin they will lead a county wide effort. A demonstration of canning and preserving foods is set for next Saturday afternoon under supervision of the Agricultural and Mechanical College. The City Federation of Women, aided by the Corpus Christi Rotary Club, launches the United States Army of Food Service.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Marie Jordt
Annie Louise Stayton
Austin
State University
Chiltipin
Meade Griffin
Nueces County
Agricultural and Mechanical College
City Federation of Women
Corpus Christi Rotary Club
United States Army of Food Service
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the Western Front
Hindenburg
the Light’s Daily Story
Ella Randall Pearce
Bertha Boyd
Ber Itha
Lertha
Boy
Judge
Ben Lindsey
Farmer Jurors
Crook
International News Service
Thais
WWE
Foreman
Galle
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