Austrian Peace Delegation Arrested in Kishinev
Two Austrian generals ten officers and ten privates, escorted by eighteen Russian soldiers, arrived in Kishinev Friday claiming to be peace delegates and sought a conference with the Workmen and Soldiers Committee. Petrograd ordered their arrest and said the delegation would be escorted to Petrograd for action.
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London
Kishinev
Russia
Workmen's and Soldiers’ Committee
Petrograd
Kronstadt prison conditions described by AP reporter
A Kronstadt secessionist regency allows an AP journalist to tour the naval prison housing army and navy officers suspected of autocracy sympathy. Reports detail overcrowded halls, stripped insignia, minimal bedding, and solitary cells including Admiral Kurosh in poor health amid grim confinement.
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Kronstadt
London
Kronstdat
Petrograd
Associated Press
Russia
Admiral Kuroch
Admiral Sapasai
Instruction Corps
Sergyeff
Admiral Kurosh
Captain Almquist dragged from jail by mob after inquiry ruling
Captain Almquist, recently cleared of blame by the secessionists inquiry, was seized by a mob and taken back to the jail. The incidentfollowed his release and raised concerns about mob justice and public order.
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Almquist
Clean-Up Campaign Arrests Mark City Sweep
Federal officers and city police arrested the first saloon keeper for violating the federal order against selling liquor to soldiers in uniform. A rooming house keeper was jailed for conducting a disorderly resort. Several arrests for vagrancy followed on the West Side, with fines from 25 to 200 dollars. A machinist was charged with selling a quart of whiskey to a soldier, who was also seized for unlawfully purchasing liquor.
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Needham
Wilson
Ruhnke
Guerra
Brown
Stevens
Norton
Denny
Main Avenue
Froboese
Edwards
Valentine
West Side
Interpreter Backpedals On China War Statement
T K Fong San Francisco consul general said a translator misread him when he suggested China would join the Allies or act against Japan. He stressed he expressed no opinion on the issue and apologized for the misunderstanding. He will stay in San Antonio until about June 15 and then return to Elo to assist Chinese refugees at Juarez.
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T. K. Fong
San Francisco
China
Japan
Fong
San Antonio
Camp Wilsop
Elo
Juarez
Three Counties Yet to Report on Texas Registration
At noon today three counties Red River Bowie and Fannin had not submitted reports to the adjutant general's department on registration. Until these become official the total state registration cannot be announced.
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Austin
Texas
Adjutant General's Department
Red River
Bowie
Fannin
Nuxated Iron Promises Strength for Men and Women
Dr. Howard James of the New York state hospitals promotes Nuxated Iron as vital for blood to convert food into tissue. He claims it restores strength, with patients noting apparent “magic” effects after two weeks of a regimen. The drug is sold by H. L. Wagner with a money back guarantee.
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Howard James
Titan State Hospital
New York
Brooklyn State Hospital
James
H. L. Wagner
San Antonio War Registration Shows 15110 Men Registered
The city and Bexar county report 151,10 men of military age registered last Tuesday. Of these 12,428 are in the city and 2,682 in country precincts. Exemptions are not claimed by 4,264, with 3,442 in the city and 827 in the country. Whites number 3,801 with no exemption claims and 468 are Negroes in the same category. Alien and alien enemy totals include 582 aliens, 109 of whom are alien enemies. Public lists will be posted and supplied to newspapers for broad circulation to catch unregistered men.
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Boards of Registration
San Antonio
Bexar County
Mexico
Srd
Frank F. Newton
Board of Registration
Daugherty
United States Army
Regular Army
Harris Masterson
Young Men’s Christian Association
War Department
Charles Starr
Elizabeth West
Young Women’s Christian Association
the Alamo
First
Floyd McGowan
Negro Preacher Is Arrested On Registration Day
J Strong, a negro preacher, was arrested in Austin Texas on general registration day. Captain J H Rogers United States marshal made the arrest. Bond set at 300 by U S commissioner T J Caldwell. Strong cites conscience as reason for action. Five arrests reported in the Waco district with three at Groesbeck and two at Waco.
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Austin
Tex
J. Strong
J. H. Rogera
United States
T. J. Caldwell
Strong
Waco
Groesbeck
Rogers
Oklahoma Registration Totals by Race and Eligibility
Figures from Oklahoma City show total registration at 169 211 with Whites 154 131 and colored 11 914. Alien 2947 alien enemies 219 indicated possible exemptions 110 417 and state's estimated eligibles 215 312.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Okla
Will Train Hundreds of Fliers Here
A Fort Sam Houston board of officers will accept applications from men aged 21 to 30 for aviation section commissions. Qualifications include calmness under pressure, good distance judgment, steady hands, and sound health. College or technical training preferred to prove reasoning ability or equivalent education.
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Fort Sam Houston
Kerrville chosen site inspected for state college
Governor Ferguson and the Kerrville site inspection committee toured a 2106 acre tract four miles south of Kerrville on a special San Antonio train. The committee valued the property at 810000 and offered it to the state for 30000 noting Guadalupe River runs through the site. Twenty four sites are to be inspected.
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Ferguson
West Texas A. and M. College
Kerrville
San Antonio
F. C. Fuller
W. 8. Doughty, Commissioner of Public Instruction, and Fred W. Davis
W. E. Thomason
Nacogdoches
Tex
George Gray
State Ranger Service
W. G. Bizzell
A. and
M. College
Charles Schreiner
Uvalde
Smith
San Angelo
San Salvador Not Entirely Destroyed
Reports from Bloom Brothers say San Salvador sustained less damage than feared with the central area spared while outer districts and suburbs suffered more. Telegraph lines remain down and Corinto reports indicate heavy property loss nearby. Santa Tecla reportedly destroyed with devastation within an 80 mile radius. The quake struck Thursday night at 9 with strong wind and heavy rain.
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New York
San Salvador
Bloom Brothers
United States
Republic of Salvador
Corinto
Nicaraugua
Salvador
Santa Tecla
Sam Salvador
Lines Are Restored After Telegran Links to San Salvador
Government telegraph lines between La Libertad San Salvador and the capital have been restored. At La Libertad some buildings are said to be damaged though interior destruction details are unavailable.
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New York
la Liberted
San Salvador
la Libertad
Earthquake Felt in Cairo Illinois at 7 15 Am
An earthquake lasting several seconds was felt in Cairo Illinois this morning at 7 15. No damage has been reported.
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Ilinois
Cairo
Ban On Slot Machines Is Ordered In Clean‑Up
Judge W S Anderson of the Thirty seventh district court issued a ban on slot machines following a War Department backed clean up. Police Commissioner Lowther and Sheriff To n report notices will be served to operators and removed at once. Lessor responsibility is stressed as the law on gambling will be observed.
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W.S. Anderson
Thirty-seventh District Court
Comonel Lowther
Anderson
War Department
Allen's Foot-Ease Antiseptic Powder Adheadline
Antiseptic powder to shake into shoes and foot bath. For rest and comfort of tired feet, prevents blisters and sore spots. Used by Allied and German troops at the front. Sold everywhere for five cents. Trial package free. Allen's, Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Addreen Allen
Olimst le Roy
Women of City Volunteer to Leave Nation and Entertain Troops
Women in San Antonio register for National League for Women’s Service to aid war recreation. Mass meeting at the Gunter Hotel urges every city woman to register, with booths at Wolff & Marx Joske's Catholic Women's Club and YWCA. Local leaders explain plans to support training camps, city recreation, and wartime entertainment for troops.
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National League For Woman's Service
San Antonio
Gunter Hotel
Wolff & Marx
Joske’s
Catholic Woman's Club
Young Woman's Christian Association
War Department
Nat M. Washer
Elbert M. Vail
Daugherty
United States Army
Harris Mgsterson
Young Men's Christian Association
Camp Wilson
Floyd McGowan
George Bellamy
Bellamy
War Recreation Board
Young Men’s Christian Association
How Fat Folks Reduce Weight Many Lose Pounds Monthly
Fat persons from ten to sixty pounds above normal weight can slim without starvation or hard exercise. By ample fresh air, deep breathing, and taking korein oil drops four times daily, plus simple rules from the box, weight loss appears in days. Oil of korein is sold by druggists in capsule form and the method promises lighter steps, firmer flesh, smoother skin, easier work, and a buoyant mind as fat disappears.
Pershing welcomed by King in London visit
The article recalls Pershing's reception by King George during a London stop, noting new impressions for Americans such as English fields and blooming trees, with quiet arrival and no military formalities reported. It also includes an adjacent notice offering sealed bids for fresh beef and mutton at Fort Sam Houston for Southern Department posts starting July 1, 1917.
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England
London
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Southern Department
Burglar Strikes Homes Stealing Cash and valuables
Auto reported stolen from West Commerce Street a five passenger Ford No 8863. Fire damages Mrs Tunneys dwelling at 802 West Cincinnati Street with about 500 dollars loss. Burglary nets 180 in cash from William L Herff home 123 West Elmira Street and a vacant dwelling on 1400 block Virginia Boulevard entered Friday night.
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Gus Jorke
Arbor Place
Colorado Street
West Commerce Street
R. F. Tunney
West
Cincinnati Street
William L. Herff
Elmira Street
Sam Spindle
Virginia Boulevard
Night police curb unlit rear lamps. multiple arrests fined
Nine auto drivers were fined two dollars each after Friday night arrests for operating without lighted rear lamps. Police were instructed to arrest every night driver without rear lights in the streets. Other items note thieves, stolen plumbing fixtures, and ads for private loans and local businesses.
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Corporation Court
Obituary for Dee Witt Clinton Reynolds at 50
Dee Witt Clinton Reynolds, 50, died at a local hospital after 1 am Saturday. A Mobile native, he resided in San Antonio for 15 years. He is survived by brother John H. Reynolds of Dallas and sister Mrs. Louis Weyel of San Antonio. Funeral is at 10 am Sunday from Mrs. Weyel’s 401 Warren Street with Rev. T. F. Gallaher officiating. Interment in Miss Surbana I. Naylor cemetery. Also listed is the death of Miss Surbana L. Naylor who died Friday and will be shipped to Moody, Texas.
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Dee. Witt Clinton Reynolds
Mobile
Ala
San Antonio
John H. Reynolds
Dallas
Louis Weyel
Utica Street Presbyterian Church
Old Lutheran Cemetery
Surbana I
Naylor
Surbana L. Naylor
Moody
Texas
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company
Shetley Loring Undertaking Co Automobile aerosent
Shetley Loring Undertaking Co announces automobile aerosent services with two phones. Service offered through local funeral and transport arrangements. Contact line provided as 971 for inquiries.
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Shetley-Loring Undertaking Co
Automobile Aerosent
Notable Hotel Guests and Arrivals in San Antonio
Edward Randall of Dallas, W. T. Windle of Philadelphia, John N. Jewett of Chicago, Engineer F. Renden of Mexico, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph B. Allen of Dallas, J. Patterson of the state department of agriculture, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Logan and family, Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Clark of San Benito, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Tarver of Temple, Fuseblo Calzado of Monterey, J. N. Bolcourt, J. T. Kimball of Dallas, J. W. Woods of Houston, and Ferdinand Sichel of New York City are listed as guests or visitors staying at the Gunter, Menger, or St. Anthony hotels in San Antonio.
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Edward Randall
Dallas
Guntar Hotel
W. T. Windle
Philadelphia
St. Anthony
John N. Jewett
Chicago
Menger Hotel
F. Renden
Mexican National Railway Lines of
Mexico
Laredo
Gunter Hotel
Ralph B. Allen
J. ©. Patterson
State Department of Agriculture
San Antonio
W. J. Logan
Gordon Logan
Dorothy Logan
Corinne Howell
San Parene
Tmupder
Monterey
J. N. Bolcourt
Enger
Fl Paso
J. T. Kimball
St. Anthony Hotel
J. W. Woods
Houston
Ferdinand Sichel
New York City
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Auoola
Kerrville College
W. S. Anderson
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Lampert
Brackenridge Park
Meek
Elbert Vail
Pershing
King George
Dixie Shirtwaist
W. O. W. Hall
Willett’s Orch
Willett
West End Lake
Sun
Horace E. Wilson
State Bank
O'Connell Loan Co
E. Houston St
Cabrito
Edith
East
Commerce Street
Hummel
West E
Ar Ie Co
Alamo Plaza
Dulling Printing Co
Agen Jewelry Store
Main Ave
Jeffery
Brackenridge High School
Alamo ‘St
Nettie Edson
W. Houston St. Crockett
Jeffrey
Medina Lake
Dan Lewis
Kampmann
Travis
A-Bar Plumbing Co
Bevo
Anheuser-Busch
St, Louis
Camp Funston
St. Anthony Roof
Army
Reserve Corps
Sam
Army Night
Nights OF Cares Forgot
THE
Telephone Crockett
T. B. Baker
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