Sherman’s son receives army commission in Texas
H G Sherman of Corpus Christi reports a telegram from Washington that his son Iron W Sherman has been admitted by the War Department as second lieutenant in the regular army. The young man has served over a year in the expeditionary force under General Pershing in Mexico, entering as a private and later rising to sergeant.</n>
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Confederate Veterans Parade Steals the Show in Washington
Ten thousand Confederate veterans led by Gen George Harrison and escorted by Union veterans marched past President Wilson along Pennsylvania Avenue in a two hour display. The procession included Forrest's Cavalry Washington Artillery and Squirrel Shooters with spectators, guards, and Navy bands assisting as police, Red Cross, and Boy Scouts assured safety.
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Newborn Son Death Ties to Registration Mixup in Texas
In Hillsboro Texas a man who reported one dependent wife learns he has a newborn son when registration officials alter his record twice. The day ends with the newborn boy having died, leaving joy and tragedy tangled in the story.
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Hillsboro
Tex
Derden
Aerial Raid Reported on Belgium Coast
The admiralty says naval aircraft bombed the airdome at Nieuwmunster between Zeebrugge and Ostend. All planes returned safely after the operation.
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Belgium
Admiralty
Nieuwmunster
Zeebrugge
Ostend
Germans Appeal After Brazilian Seizure Move
German naval commanders in Brazilian waters filed for an injunction to block seizure of their ships. The action concerns ten Brazilian courts and aims to halt authorities from taking control as tensions rise in Rio de Janeiro.
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Rio Janeiro
Brazilian
Five Hundred Delegates Expected For Good Roads Meet
More than five hundred Texas Good Roads Association delegates will attend the Mineral Wells convention June 19 to 23. Auto caravans from San Antonio Corpus Christi Laredo Eagle Pass Brownsville and many Southwest Texas towns will join a procession of over two thousand cars with Dallas and Fort Worth vying to lead the caravan. The gathering marks the first state meeting after the State Highway Commission’s installation with its three members and engineers set to explain the board’s road building and maintenance duties. Reports suggest attendance could exceed six thousand car owners.
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Canvass for Y M C A Fund Progresses in San Antonio
Eleven of twelve committees report on half day soliciting for the World Work Council of the Y M C A. San Antonio has raised 4509.55 toward a 10000 goal for the San Antonio portion of a 3,000,000 project to build 200 recreation facilities at army camps and posts. Twelve teams canvassed the business district, with reports showing varied results and plans to finish by Friday noon.
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Sani Antonio
San Antonio
St. Anthony Hotel
J. H. Savage
Edwin Chamberlain
Hugh McLellan
P. D. Mathis
Phil Wright
Rowland Springall
Clarence King
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C. D. Hall
Lon D. Wright
E. F. Ludolph
Claude J. Carter
Joseph Donnell
John Fentiman
Fred Hummert
Henry Hart
Robert Maxey
A. B. Weakley
Robert N. Ma
Guy
McK
F. L. Hill
Team Rosters for No. 5 and No. 6 Captains Named
The document lists Team No. 5 with captain Lee Joseph and players W S Hendricks J E Harper J D Rockafellow Frank James J Ira Kircheville D M Farnsworth E W Isnox J C Kinney. Team No. 6 lists captain J G Willacy G M By num C W Harrall among others.
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J. Ira Kircheville
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National Guard seeks large enlistment drive in Texas
Capt. Claude VY. Birkhead reports to General Hulen on recruiting plans to raise Battery B and form a new regiment and band. A statewide staff targets 16,000 full strength with about 9,000 needed, urging volunteers at 325 East Crockett Street armory in San Antonio and nearby areas.
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Hulen
Houston
National Guard
San Antonio
Bexar County
East Crockett Street
Veteran Receives Permit To Stay Near Arsenal
A Confederate veteran who had lived in the United States 59 years without final citizenship papers appeared at the Federal marshal's office with ten sponsors and received a permit to reside near the Arsenal. Deputy Willson noted ten applications came in the morning and warned that Saturday is the final day for alien enemies to apply for permits near government war properties. Three guns were turned in the same day.
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United States
Germany
R. E. Willson
Willson
Sweden's Loss Heaviest In Three Months War Casualties
Sweden's merchant fleet lost in the first quarter: thirteen steamers totaling 22 932 tons, two motor vessels 2623 tons, six sailing vessels 1153 tons. Three steamers were lost by prize court decisions and others withdrawn, reducing the fleet by 42 units. Tonnage loss exceeds new tonnage by 15 420 tons as sailors seek inland work or farm positions.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Sweden
Mob surrounds Okmulgee jail over dynamiting suspects
A hundred men from southern Okmulgee county surrounded the county jail at 4 am demanding the six suspects in the Dewar water works dynamiting. Sheriff Roach had secretly moved the prisoners earlier. the armed mob dispersed after a search committee completed its probe.
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Okla
Okmulgee County
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Roach
Tornado Strikes Humphrey Town in Arkansas County
Reports from Pine Bluff say Humphrey a town of several hundred in northern county was hit by a tornado last night. Wires down and confirmation pending as Arkansas officials tally Tuesday registration figures showing 136 251 men registered across three counties with more reports awaited.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Humphrey
Arkansas
Little Rock
Commissioner May Not Alter Fire Department Roster
Commissioner Lowther stated he planned no changes in the fire department beyond Chief Wright's dismissal. He noted resignations occurred for personal reasons, not politics, and pledged to fill vacancies while maintaining the current administration.
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Lowther
Wright
Salvation Army In New York Cable From London
Headquaters of the Salvation Army in New York received a cable from London stating the French government had set emergency measures and obligations for citizens. Details remain scant as the note notes ongoing wartime actions.
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New York
Salvation Army
London
Salvation Army to Use Port Buildings for Troop Welfare
The Salvation Army will occupy several large port buildings for use by American troops likely to land there. Britain designates Trafalgar Square quarters to be outfitted as club and reading rooms for the soldiers.
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Salvation Army
Great Britain
Trafalgar Square
Be Careful in Using Soap on Your Hair
Advice against harsh alkali in soaps and shampoos. Recommends plain massified coconut oil as a cheap, cleansing, greaseless alternative available at drug stores. Describes simple use, lather, rinse, and benefits for hair including softness and removal of dust and dandruff.
Santa Fe Buys Liberty Bonds
NEW YORK June 7 The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad has subscribed five million dollars of Liberty Bonds, indicating strong confidence in government funding through the wartime loan drive.
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Santa Fe
New York
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
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