Tornado devastates Tibbetville area in Dooly County Georgia
A tornado swept over the Tibbetville section of Dooly County Georgia yesterday, killing the oldest daughter of A. J. Tilden the ferrier and injuring likely a score of others. Property loss and other damage are unclear as communication with the stricken area is interrupted. Reports come from Vienna the county seat.
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Raby Kitted
Macon
Tibbetville
Dooly County
South Georgia
A. J. Tilden
Vienna
Tras Coors Preee Cree
Adv
Ballot drawn for Bexar County Democrats primary
The Democratic executive committee in Bexar County used a hat draw to place Ferguson first on the ballot for governor with Hebby third. Runoffs force higher assessments, boosting costs to about $5000 to cover primary expenses, while list positions for state and county offices reveal several contested races and one unopposed candidate.
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James FE. Ferguson
Bexar County
W. P. Hebby
Lot
Democratic Executive Committee
Ferguson
Hobby
Fowler
Restar
Marry Hertzberg
W. C. Linden
A. P. Barrett
Carlos Bee
James L. Clayden
Edward
Lange
A. M. Howard
William A. Black
William J. Schlesinger
Hobart Stinson
Eugene Corthus
Wahrmund
F. J. Riley
Osceola Archer
Albert V
Diaz Wna
KE. O Vans
F. A. Chapa
Otto Warmund
William L. Schlesinger
Mr. Schlesinger
W. A. Wilson
Free book on conquering tobacco habit offered by New Yorker
A New Yorker attributes success to breaking tobacco habits and offers free copies of a small book explaining how to quit smoking chewing tobacco or snuff. The book will be mailed by Edw. J. Woods at Station F New York free on request. It promises a quick safe and easy method and highly recommends the program.
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New Yorker
Edw. J. Woods
WO-119
New York
N. Y
Precinct Conventions Set For Democratic Delegate Vote
The report notes precinct voting irregularities with 54 votes cast in one precinct, 53 for Hughes and one for Wilson in the general, and similar issues in other precincts. It authorizes precinct conventions on July 27 with times 9:30 p.m. in cities and 2:30 p.m. in the country, approves the Committee on Elections, and highlights that most members back Governor Hobby.
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Hughes
President Wilson
B. A. Greathouse
H. G. Russ
W. A. Wilson
Hobby
German Alien Women Begin Registration in San Antonio
In San Antonio, German alien women aged 14 and up rushed to register as mandated by U S government. The process, led by Chief of Police Lancaster with Bertillon officers, runs from central headquarters and the Bexar County post office, with four photos required and fingerprints taken. Over fifty sisters of various religious orders are slated to register next Sunday.
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United States
San Antonio
Central Police
Bexar County
George D. Armistead
Detects and
Bertillon Department
Lancaster
Sn Antonio
Sriday
Plague at Essen and wartime dispatches reported
A London Times correspondent describes rising plague fears in Essen with smallpox like symptoms and restricted worker movement. Daily deaths climb from four to about sixteen to seventeen, while hospital trains bring in wounded and prisoners complain of harsh treatment as exchanges of 160,000 POWs between France and Germany begin per the Berne agreement.
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Tandon Times
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
The
Public Ledger
Hague
London Times
Cologne
Ite
Mssen
Essen
Germany
Beane
Switzerland
France
War Department Casualties Report From General Pershing
The casualty list reports names from Milled in Action to missing in action, including sergeants Charles E. Bohn and William A. Williams, privates George E. Baldwin and Leonard W. Beck, and many others across Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and Indiana, with wounds and accidents noted and several missing in action or dead. The sheet also lists officer and enlisted personnel, plus a medical patent ad for a tasteless tonic at the end.
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Acion
Charles FP. Albrecht
William H. Goo
Ma Dan
J. Gray
Claude BH. Myers
Ronatale
Lucca
Montenegro
J. Robertson
Lockport
Charles E. Bohn
Portsmouth
Ohio
William A. Williams
Lindley
N.Y
Corforals
CECH
H. Secor
Winnerwood
Okin
Frank
Chicago
Homer E.W. Pthlras
Cache
O's
George E. Baldwin
John PV. Barns
St. Paul
Ind
Leonard William Beck
Buffalo
New York
Blyler
Renshaw
Clarence J. Cowgill
Elwood
Howard Ehmrie
Whillipsburg
George H. Poster
Fairmont
John L. Gardner
Staten Island
R Mangort
Ee H. Symonds
Woodhul
A. Vellletts
Lowell
Mass
John W. Vouel
Tell City
Ndek Olkosky
Peterson
Rutland
Accid
Caltain Harry
Gwy
Boston Ave
Tulsa
Ohia
Edward Haibridge
Samuel W. Myers
Lanscaster
Wagoner Dewey W
K. Noon
New Bedford
Massachusetts
John , Propher
Gracemont
Oxia
Oliver R. Smith
Ipavea
Wea Ite
George Tea Vinass
Mis
San Mateo
Camporte
Eriva Eusobia
Brownings
Moi
Norwood
Pall A. R. Jar
Wineholt
RIED
Privat
Owen UC Johnston
Gurney
Nitzon
Plainville
Soleman
Sefeik
New London
Thrift Stamp drive targets thousand 1000 subscribers
Plans for War Savings Thrift Stamp campaigns unfold for June 28. J B Jarrett will chair a 25 member and 10 woman Chamber of Commerce committee to push 1000 subscriptions of 1000 each. H L Halff led a Harmony Club meeting backing the effort. A Steves Jr. plan to involve industrial employers aims to reach employees. Census tabs show about 100000 city residents over 16 enrolled.
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J. B. Jarrett
Fred W. Cook
Chamber of Comerce
Chamber of Commerce
Cook
Albert Steves Jr
San Antonio
Steves
Hoosier Dinner Date Moved To Monday Night
The Hoosier dinner for Hoosier soldiers announced in The Light shifts to Monday night with calls for all those named in the Home Folks Column to attend. Editors seek word from volunteers about attendance and hope to connect former Hoosier citizens with soldiers stationed in San Antonio camps. A nationwide appeal lists several cities whose former residents have yet to respond, inviting both soldiers and locals to reach out.
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Jagy
Indianapolis
the Light
Volles
Il Hoosier
Nadltor
Hoosier
Fallss
Columbus
Ind
Hue
San Antonio
Lebanon
Home Works
Ite
Boston
Home Wolks
Home Folks
California
Brooklyn
John Wise
Toledo
Ohio
Home Solks
Brookline
Mass
Anderson
D. C
Bridgeton
N. J
Clay
Wis
Moughton
Hancock
Negaunee
Mich
Twinally
Idaho
Grosse Pointe
Rose Lake
Town
Plymouth
N. H
Mapleton
Eagle Lake
Garden City
Amboy
Minn
Carbondale
Granville
Burnside
McKeesport
Johnstown
Malden, Wash
Army Personnel Movements and Assignments Report
The dispatch lists Army officers and staff changes across camps and depots. Senior officers including Col Sterling and Lt Col Watson are reassigned or promoted to new commands. several lieutenants and captains report for duty at evacuation hospitals and quartermaster sections. temporary duties are noted at Fort Huachuca and posts in the Ninth Division.
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Tivut
Herbert B. Riggins
Q. An CL
Fort Huachuca
Aris
Col
Augustus C. Macomb
Fourteenth Cavalry
New Calomel Calotabs Promised Harmless Delightful Remedy
Science introduces Calotabs as a new calomel variant claimed to be tasteless and nausea free. One tablet at bedtime with water purports to purify the liver and cleanse the system by morning without dietary restrictions. Sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents, with druggist guarantee.
Social Calendar Reflects War Effort and Community Life
Social calendar lists events at St Patrick's Church Red Cross circles and women’s groups, Knights of Pythias Mall talks, Riverside Park School dressings, and the San Antonio Art League. Notable guests include Judge R. P. Erwin and Owen V. Farrell. The Chow Chows and Tuesday Musical Club host meetings, programs, and hospital wards adoption noted. A marriage announcement and local hostesses at the Community House Monday are listed, plus a landing request by Lt Hill for Brooks Field aviators and approval by County Judge Davis.
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Evenin
Bertha Berliner
Agnes Kray
Corinne Worden
Edward Sachs
Red Cross
Owen V. Farrell
Deposit, N
Agnes Lloyd
San Antonio
St. Patrick's Cathedral
New York
Hill of Brooks
James St. Davis
Brooks Wield
Hill
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East Houston St
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Sheffield
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Uncle Sam
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Boston Shoe Repairing
Houston Street
Crockett
Teutons
Pershing
War Department
Grove
Price
Ady
Moss Agate Cigar
Travelers’ Cigar Shop
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Daniel DT. MetCarthy
Jeresunday
Lofelt
Dduasten
Wiliam J. Douglas
Joseph A. Kavanaugh
Gebhard d. Loog
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Calloway
Uwtstieutenmant
Oh Telegram
Othe War Department
Sterling
Mary NR
G Watson
Nipben
Km. CL
Arthur Casa
St. Patrick's Church
Red Cross Circle of
Council of Jewish Women
Ladies’ Auxiliary of
O. R. CG
Knights of Pythias
Riverside Park School
First Baptist Church
Irene Black
Alamo
Daughters of the American Revolution
San Antonio Art League
Carnegie Hall
R. P. Erwin
Mobile
Ala
A. 8. McDaniel
Avenue D
Barnard i, Hee Chapter
Daughters of the Confederacy
Wolff& Marx
Munday
T. O Foster
Brazil
Naylor
Randolph
Jesus M. Tamar
J. B. Murrah
John IL. Browne
George Fenwell
W. C. Moore
Byron
Eastburn
J. F. Adkins
J. Z. Wheat
BR. R. Russell
Pit Walker
J. H. McGehee
Wheel
Pettus
T. P. McCampbell
Frederick William Fresenius
Aliss Alline Sehwart
Ida Sehwartz
Paul J. Mein
Grace English Lutheran Church
Adele Fresenius
W. Hoberll Wis
Robison
West
Com
Todas
Phone Trockettie
Florenze Tempest
Toster Ball
Kerten Cripps
Hsence
King of
Bart Leslie
Hogan
WM. S. Hart
Yukon
Hell Hound OF
Alaska
William Fox
William Farnum
U. S. Marines
Empire
Besa Paralta Pictures
Warren Kerrigan
Pathe News
Matt and Jeff
Ev. Sun
Broadway
Hierald
Tarzan
Globe
Gune
Princess
Celli Opera Co
Old Madrid
Duffy & Montague
Tudor Cameron Co
Koban Japs Oriental
Wonder Workers
Sessue Hayakawa
Roya
Roscoe
Minstrels
Harry Sterling
Homer and
Dubard
Philby So Voor
Leslie Clare & Company
al Canfield
Will Cohan
Francis X. Bushman
Beverly, Bayne
Cynthia Higgins
Metro
Pearl
WM. S. Hart “the
Bandit and
the Preacher
Priscn Neil Dean
Universal
Jewel Carmen
Fox
WM. S. Hart In “the Dark Horse
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Associated Press
Moscow
International Red Cross
Geneva
Russia
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