Texas Camp Training Opens Preparations for Recruits
The article outlines the Texas encampment with coupon issued gear, a $30 trainee deposit, and detailed daily routines. Recruits travel by rail with escort crews, receive stores and clothing, and follow a strict timetable from reveille at 5:45 a.m. through taps at 10:20 p.m. Major Howard L. Laubach maps the week’s schedule including organization, drill, first aid, and typhoid inoculation across divisions A through H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan V. Ellis
Howard L. Laubach
Army Regulars Train Civilians in Encampment Maneuvers
Two Companies of Regulars join the camp with civilians to aid training. Regulars from multiple infantry regiments will supervise four companies, with battalion commanders and officers drawn from the regular service. A large preparatory drive produced around 60,000 letters, drawing participants from Texas and several other states for a Monday start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nineteenth Infantry
Mexico
Hospital Corps
Citizens’ Camp
Regular Army
Third Infantry
William B. Cady
John W. Hilton
John Simpson
Army
Blevins
Fourth Infantry
Washington A. McKee
Irvin E. Ketner
John W. Derby
Jesse E. Brinker
Seventh Infantry
Joseph H. Cogein
Harney K. Causey
John J. McCart
Harley Goodman
Ninth Infantry
Christian Schlenker
Frank M. Sutowicz
George J. Connors
Henry Ross
Twenty-Third Infantry
Harry J. Pond
Walter L. Seamon
Turner Murray
Walter A. Sands
Twenty-Sixth Infantry
John R. Francis
William 8. Derbyshire
Charles C. Rheney
James A. Tuten
Twenty-Eighth Infantry
Roy W. Heard
Henry Wahl
August H. Yeargent
Rhonda C. Wilson
Thirtieth Infantry
Herman Schierloh
Samuel Wade
Leon W. Weeks
John W. Peasay
Horace J. Caterer
Arnold Koehler
Charles W. Hurley
Russell L. Snyder
Mahlon W. Strobeck
George M. Stinnette
Charles C. Brooks
Thomas R. Brown
Jerome Cohen
Frank Fazzan
Virgil D. Dolle
Harry H. Coten
John Early
Howard O. Grigsby
Joseph D. Perry
Howard L. Laubach
Andrew D. Chaffin
E. K. Sterling
A. Engelke
Texas
Forty Austin men head for Fort Sam Houston camp
Duree C Reed and R Niles Graham, active in enlisting civilians for the San Antonio training camp, left for San Antonio to arrange grounds for the Austin group. Forty men will depart tomorrow and Monday, giving Austin the second largest showing at Fort Sam Houston. The four week training camp opens Monday and closes July 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Duree C. Reed
R. Niles Graham
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
Quits for the Summer at Athen aeum Society
The Athen aeum Society cancels its June 16 public demonstration and all summer meetings due to vacations and heat, reopening the first Friday in October. Officers elected by acclamation are Edward H. Lange president Lawrence B. Brody vice president and Harry M. Harrington secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athenaeum Society
Edward H. Lange
Lawrence B. Brody
Harry M. Harrington
Two through sleepers to Memphis and Chicago daily
Southern Pacific Advance lists daily through sleeper service to Memphis and Chicago. Limited details present about schedule or route. emphasizes availability of sleeping cars for long distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Chicago
Southern Pacific
Adv
San Antonio Bonds Backed to Boost Bi Centennial Exposition
A vigorous campaign backs a million dollar bond issue for park improvements and a Bi Centennial Pan American Exposition in 1918. City officials say no opposition is expected, with a citizens committee running the drive, while G A Stowers cites the proposal as crucial for San Antonio's growth and regional access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
San Antonio Exposition Bond Plan Promises Civic Benefit
A proponent argues a million-dollar bond issue will fund exposition grounds and permanent buildings for the people of San Antonio. With William Cassin as president, taxpayers would gain value as funds come from bonds, subscriptions, and ticket sales to create a first class Texas exposition and attract home-seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Border towns guard against bandit raids
Western Texas and New Mexico border towns form vigilante style home guard units under Ku Klux Klan direction to patrol streets at night. Travelers report stories of disappeared Mexicans and graves with protruding toes, while soldiers and civilians alike prepare for possible border incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
New Mexico
Ku Klux Klan
Mexico
Martin Breit
Mergenthaler Linotype Company
Columbus
N. M
Texas New Corporations and Dissolutions Listing
June 10 charter notices including Chico Crushed Stone Company of Chico Wise county with 25000 capital. Tom B Company of Dallas with 1000 capital. Waterman Lumber and Supply Company of Kansas City with 500000 capital. Virginia Carolina Chemical Company of Delaware with 200000 capital. Texas dissolution certificate filed by Dixie Cotton Cleaner Company of Dallas. incorporators named for each entity. real estate and headquarters details as listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Chico Crushed Stone Company
Chico
Wise County
Capital Stock
J. W. Barnett
R. L. Morris
Arthur 8
Texas
Waterman
Virginia
Carolina Chemical Company of Delaware
Wilmington
Del
Dixn Cotton Cleaner Company of
Dallas
Regents of Normals to Elect Faculty Regents Meeting
In Austin Texas on June 10 the board of regents for the four state normal schools will meet at Sam Sparks' office to elect next year’s faculties and approve expenses per the presidents. Several faculty changes are expected due to resignations, though no heads are expected to depart. Summer registrations exceed 3,500, with 1,394 at Denton. Canyon recently opened a $300,000 fireproof building for 1,200 to 1,500 students, featuring a 2,500-seat auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Board of Regents
State Normal Schools
Sam Sparks
Sparks
Denton
Canyon
St Mary's College to Graduate Six in 64th Commencement
St Mary's College will hold its 64th commencement at Beethoven hall Tuesday at 8 15 pm. Six graduates in the college department are listed: Robert E. Beatty Arthur L Braden Henry P Ebeling Gerald C Henckel Edward W Leng and James W Terry. Judge James K Davis will give the address with Beatty salutatorian Braden valedictorian. Gold medals will honor Latin studies dramatics mathematics and English across several awards. Elementary department exercises follow Monday morning on campus with Rev Patrick J Geehan delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's College
Beethoven Hall
Robert E. Beatty
Arthur L. Braden
Henry P. Ebeling
Gerald C. Henckel
Edward W. Leng
James W. Terry
James Ki. Davis
H. P. Drought
George Witte
St. Mary's College Alumni Association
Sullivan
William C. Sullivan
Patrick J. Geehan
St Mary's College Enrolment Figures Noted in Report
St Mary's College has had an enrollment of 521 pupils the last year and details from St John's Seminary are referenced in the same report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Seminary
St. Mary's College
Souvenir to Cassin Pen President Signed Exposition Resolution
A gold pen used by President Wilson to sign Senate Joint Resolution 77 for the Texas Bi Centennial and Pan-American Exposition in 1918 arrives to Regent William Cassin. The gift, from J P Tumulty, includes a silver staff mount and notes congressional backing by Garner Slayden and Sheppard. Also advertised: Sunday round trip to Sutherland Springs on Southern Pacific with 8:15 and 9:15 a.m. departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cassin
J. P. Tumulty
Wilson
John M. Garner
Slayden
Sheppard
Cassin
Washington
Congress
Bond Issues Are Approved in Texas Districts
Three Dallas county common school district bond issues were approved by the attorney general. District 93 is for 5400, district 49 for 18000, and district 24 for 8200. All bear 5 percent interest, mature in forty years with a ten year option. Also approved is McLennan county district No. 10 bonds for 4500 at 5 percent, maturing in forty years with a five year option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Dallas County Common School District
Attorney General's Department
McLennan County Common School District
Beeville Wedding Unites Robstown and Beeville Pair
E A Dugat of Robstown and Miss Boonie Mccoy of Beeville wed in a Catholic rectory ceremony in Beeville Texas this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeville
Tex
E. A. Dugat
Robstown
Boonie Mccoy
Battery B Roster Grows to 134 Names in Texas Army
Fourteen recruits enlisted Friday and Saturday raising Battery B First Texas Artillery to 134 men. Judge Claude V. Birkhead will command as captain and launch a campaign to reach 171 by Friday night muster. Adjutant General Hutchings will muster the unit in at San Antonio Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Texas Artillery
Claude V. Birkhead
Hutchings
San Antonio
Judge Birkhead
Austin
Adjutant General
Anton J. Mandry
Adolph G. Sinclair
Edward F. Spangler
Dan Pfeil Jr
William Z. Davies
Yollie Williams
August Sandheben
Albert Churvie
Alvin J. Winst
Edward A. Grandjean
Robert C. Harrison
Hellen A. Manpom
Arthur Wagner
Christian As
San Antonio Battery Records Patriotism Across Nation
A San Antonio unit has established a unique enlistment record unmatched by any other militia company in the United States. The record reflects the city's patriotic spirit and the battery’s prominent role nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
San Anton
Mexico City Food Prices Drop Under Government Decree
A government decree cuts Mexico City prices for staples to around US levels. Telegram notes new price scale for rice flour corn tortillas potatoes butter lard sugar coffee milk eggs and more with strict enforcement and penalties. Officials plan oil prospecting in Tampico Topila Tutam and Panuco regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
United States
Accordig
T. R. Beltran
Ronaix
Fomento
Ncssaries
Governme
Tampico
Topila
Tupam
Panuco
Alumni and Ex-Students Meet at State School for the Blind
Austin Texas June 10 Alumni and Ex-Students Association of the State School for the Blind met today in annual session and will continue until next Tuesday. Many members from across the state attended. Dr Bramlette superintendent of the State Blind Institute addressed the meeting. An interesting program includes papers by association members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State School For
T) Blind
FE. . Bramlette
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Stowers Furniture Company
Stowers
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Corpus, Christi
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Regents OF Normals
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Battery B
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