Fort Worth and Waco Prepare for Soldier Camp Welcome
Fort Worth and Waco mobilize to host military camps and welcome troops, following San Antonio’s example. Elbert M. Vail of the War Recreation Board reports ready citizen committees and officials to organize clean, wholesome amusements and preparedness programs for soldiers.
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Fort Worth
Waco
San Antonio
Elbert M. Vail
War Recreation Board
Mr. Vail
War Department Commission On
Vail
New York
el Paso
Roy Smith Wallace
Douglas
N. M
Southern Department
Eagle Pass
del Rio
Comet Off Schedule Brightens Night Sky Briefly
San Antonio amateur astronomer Gus Duerler Jr. reports Wolf’s comet, expected to reach perihelion around June 16, has disappointed predictions. Discovered April 27, 1916, the comet remains visible but not as spectacular as hoped, with the sky watcher detailing a calmer appearance than anticipated.
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Wolf
Gus Duerler Jr
San Antonio
Duerler
Drought Threatens Crops Warned By Judge Haass
Judge H E Haass of Hondo warned drought jeopardizes crops in Medina and Uvalde counties and others west of San Antonio. Haass, secretary of Medina County Automobile Club, voiced patriotic concern while in San Antonio to renew license applications.
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Haass
Hondo
Medina
Uvalde
San Antonio
H. E. Haass
Medina County Automobile Club
Nova Scotia Camp at Alder Shot Near Annapolis Royal Site of Historic Battles
Nova Scotia Camp at Aldershot near Annapolis Royal occupies a historic battlefield site. Railway men predict popular battlefield tours this summer. The piece recalls colonial conflicts and legends from Vauban to D Aulnay de Charnisay, with references to old fortifications and a Black Hole underground prison.
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Nova Scotia
Aldershot
Annapolis Royal
St. Augustine
Florida
Lady Latour
D’aulnay de Charnisay
Canada
Ffar
Rain Urges Road Bonds and Crop Relief Across Counties
A judge notes farmers need rain to save corn and cotton crops in Medina and western counties. Devine and Castroville districts each approved $40,000 bond issues for road improvements, while stock is fed on prickly pears as drought worsens.
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Medina County
Devine
Castroville
Kerrville Men Enlist to Form Texas National Guard Unit
Capt. Charles J. Leeper reports Kerrville recruits for an infantry company of the Texas National Guard. By Monday morning he opened the office and by night had seven volunteers: Sterling Burst, Erwin Mittanek, Ray Smalley, Otho Morris, Lewis Surber, Benjamin Lurber, and James Smith. He expects more will join rather than wait to be drafted and believes a proud Texas company will be formed.
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Charles J. Leeper
Texas National Guard
Kerrville
Sterling O. Burst
Erwin A. Mittanek
Ray W. Smalley
Otho A. Morris
Lewis H. Surber
Benjamin F. Lurber
James C. Smith
Loeb Forced From Chicago Board Office After Clash
At a heated Chicago board of education meeting Jacob M. Loeb was ordered to leave by new president Edwin S. Davis, backed by police after resistance. Davis, head of a stone crushing firm, won seven to one, three abstaining. Loeb remains a board member.
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Chicago
Board of Education
Jacob M. Loeb
Thompson
Edwins. Davis
Loeb
Samuel Ettelson
Mr. Loeb
Bluecoats
Edwin 8. Davis
Mothers Pension Law Takes Effect Tomorrow in Texas
The Mothers Pension Law allows widows who are mothers of children under 16 to petition county commissioners for monthly aid. Eligible families may receive up to 12 dollars per child, 18 dollars for two children, plus 4 dollars per month per extra child, with benefits ending when a child turns 16. If denied, commissioners’ decision is final.
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Austin
Tex
Carpenters Wanted as Fort Sam Houston Builds Cantons
The Quartermaster Department at Fort Sam Houston seeks 500 carpenters for Leon Springs and Camp Kelly construction and repair work. It cites 400 openings at Leon Springs and 100 at the aviation field, with priority to competent applicants.
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San Antonio
Leon Springs
Camp Kelly
Quartermaster Department
Fort Sam Houston
Quartermaster's Department
Allan Line Boat Hits Mine Sinking Near Glasgow
Montreal reports the Allan Line steamship Carthaginian of 4444 tons struck a mine and sank after leaving Glasgow for Montreal. No details yet, but it is believed she carried no passengers. The loss occurred Sunday morning near Foehaven.
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Allan Line
Montreal
Carthaginian
Glasgow
Suspension of Limitations Bill Proposed in Congress
Washington June 19. Representative Jones of Texas introduces a bill to suspend the statute of limitations during the war for all crimes against the United States. The change would let the government investigate fully after the war instead of overlooking offenses due to time constraints.
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Wscususngton
D. C
United States
Jones
Texas
Warrant Issued for Army Captain in Piper Murder Case
A warrant for the arrest of Dr. William J. Condon a U S Army Medical Corps captain at Chattanooga Tenn was issued in New Brunswick N J over the murder of John W Piper a University of Vermont graduate whose body was found near Spotswood N J Condon was taken into custody in Chattanooga and held for transfer to civil authorities.
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New Brunswick
N. J
William J. Condon
United States Army Medical Corps
Chattanooga
Tenn
John W. Piper
University of Vermont
Spotswood
Doctor Condon
John V. Piper
Fort Oglethorpe
Explosion Levelled House Near Treece Killing Boy
In Miami Oklahoma on June 19 a home near Treece Kansas was destroyed by a midnight blast. Willie Jones six died and Earl Jones eleven was fatally hurt. other family members were badly bruised and cut. Ray Dunnell is under arrest pending investigation of charges by G W Jones.
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Miami
Okla
G. W. Jones
Treece
Kans
Willie Jones
Earl
Ray Dunnell
Jones
Garden Thieves Damage Yard and Steal Fruit and Goods
Mrs. M. C. Turney reports backyard garden ruined and trees stripped on Friday and Sunday nights. Vegetables taken, fruit trees raided. Daylight prowler reported on St. Helena street. J. D. Tops says a watch and chain worth $30 were stolen during a home entry on St. Helena street.
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M. C. Turney
South Alamo Street
St. Helena Street
J. D. Tops
German Seaman Seeks U.S. Citizenship Without Entry Proof
A German ship purser who never cleared immigration records applies for declaration of intention papers in Texas. He left the German steamer at shore leave in 1909 near Cavedon and has since lived in Texas, but there is no official record of his entry into the United States. He must prove entry to qualify for naturalization.
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William Jennings Bryan
Vauban
Pink
Blue River
Boston
United States
Galveston
Bremen
Cavedon
Texas
Marie Willig and Jane Gillis Recall Campaign Resilience
In Life magazine remarks Marie Willig at the beach calls Kit a clever social general while Jane Gillis notes last season's campaign went through without the loss of a man. The exchange highlights social wit and perceived steadiness in leadership.
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Marie Willig
Kit
Jane Gillis
Instant Relief for Corns with Freezone Drops
A Cincinnati man introduces Freezone as a cheap remedy for corns and calluses. Apply a few drops to tender areas and pain vanishes instantly, with the corn loosening until it can be lifted away. The product is sold in small round wood cases and promises no skin irritation.
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Cincinnati
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Ft. Worth
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Houston Chronicle
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C. Co. Lay
Moore Building
Ereda
Grand Canyon
California
Santa FE
Portland
Northwest
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H. Y. Williams, T. P. A
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