Viscount Grey Defends League of Nations Vital Plan
Viscount Grey argues that a League of Nations is essential to secure lasting peace beyond any end of war terms. He contends civilization itself depends on learning wartime lessons, limiting national actions, and forcing weaker states protections while stronger nations restrain force.
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Tandon Times Service
Pevial
San Antonio
Philadelphia Partic Ledger
Coprrighe
The
Public Ledger Co
London
Viscount Grey
League of Nations
Wilson
United States
Germany
Glaka
Cre
Austria
Negro Orator Speaks to Race on Duty in War
Thescoe Conklin Simmons nephew of Booker T Washington and eminent negro lecturer addressed over 2000 at the colored playgrounds on East Crockett and Monumental Street on Friday night. He urged the negro to fight for liberty and told of many negro soldiers in France. He spoke to Camp Travis Y M C A negro boys in khaki and praised their readiness. Mayor Bell welcomed him and he shook hands with local officials. Also reported: Private Frank Shaw of the 185th depot brigade, a negro, drowned in Salado Creek Thursday. his mother is Anna Thomas of Richmond Virginia.
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Thescoe Conklin Simmons
Booker T. Washington
America
East Crockett
Monumental Street
France
Camp Travis Y. M.C. A. No. 1
Atlantic Seaboard
San Antonio
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Simmons
M. W. Dogan
Wiley University
Texas
Bell
Sheriff Tobin
1D. A. McAskill
Judge Fly
Doctor EF. 0
Wrang
Jacob Klaus
Frank Shaw
185Th Depot Brigade
Salado Creek
Shaw
Anna Thomas
North Street
Richmond
New Jersey Pilot Killed in Royal Air Force Crash
Lieut. Vincent Flynn of New Jersey attached to the British Royal Air Force was killed at Cheshire Thursday when a machine collided with another aircraft carrying two British flyers. The incident follows a report praising a photographer and noting public reactions to the event.
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New Jersey
London
Vincent Flynn
Royal Air Force
Cheshire
Wis
Nightlife and ads mix in wartime city scene
A collage of dance halls, orchestras, venues, and wartime notices fills a Texas city page. Listings include Dixie Dance at Turner Hall and Brooks Field events, Alamo Jewelry ads, and a Knights of Columbus social. War era chatter, registrations, and local business promotions mix with dance band schedules and theater feel.
Mass Meeting for Women Tuesday on Alamo Plaza
An open air mass meeting will be held on Alamo Plaza in front of the Alamo Chapel under the San Antonio Equal Franchise Society. The event seeks to introduce newly enfranchised women to local candidates with personal invitations for brief talks and public speeches from an automobile, with a brass band to guide and engage attendees. The gathering is non partisan and aims to help working women register and cast informed ballots in the July primary.
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Alamo Plaza
Alamo Chapel
San Antonio
Mia
Rena Maverick Green
J2qual Franchise Society
Green
Red Cross Golf Tournament Set for Brackenridge July 4
A Red Cross golf tournament will be held at Brackenridge Park on July 4, announced by Manager Briddleman. Open to all who can play or think they can, with a $1 registration fee. Proceeds go to the Red Cross. registration is open before the event. Manager Wddlewan expects a large turnout.
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United States
Wilson
Isea
Germany
Red Cross
Links
Brackenridge Park
Maninger J. Briddleman
Wddlewan
Car Hits Bicycle Injuring Rider on South Alamo Streets
Angelo era of 251 Totus Street was hurt when a bicycle he rode collided with a motor truck at 30 o clock near South Alamo and South Presa Streets. He was taken to Robert B Green Memorial Hospital for treatment. Clarence Dimry, 18, of 749 Delgada Street, was arrested for careless operation of an automobile. Three unnamed youths were bruised when a car overturned on St Hedwig Road about 10 o clock Friday night. they were returned home with no serious injuries.
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Angelo Era
Totus Street
South Alamo
South Presa
Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
Clarence Dimry
Delgada Street
St. Hedwig Road
Ctr
Hast End
Italians Push For Victory As Austrian Bridges Fall
A front dispatch reports Italian forces advancing around the Piave Salient with Austrians under heavy pressure. American airmen arrive as new allies join Italy. Austrian sappers built three new bridges but floodwaters threaten supply lines and ferries replace failed pontoons. King of Italy tours weary brigades as troops endure nightlong fighting.
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Cer
Piave
Salient
Tossalta
Capo Dirgine
Treviso
Trajans
Italy
United States
San Dona Salient
Mystery Shooting Strikes Electrician at Rail Yard
MM Parker an electrician at 2700 West Commerce Source in the I G N railroad yard was shot in the forearm Friday afternoon. The bullet entered four to five inches above the wrist and exited toward the elbow. Police report no gun discharge heard. Parker treated at Robert B Green Memorial hospital.
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J. Parker
West Commerce
Royal Yard
I. & G. N. Railway Company
Parker
Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
May Dispose of Liquor After State Law Takes Effect
Austin June 22 Persons holding intoxicating liquor after June 2 when the statewide law becomes effective may dispose of such liquor to persons outside the state without violating the act or Texas laws, per an attorney general ruling to Jude Ko Campbell of Houston. The ruling permits retailers and wholesale liquor dealers in Texas to dispose of surplus stock after next Tuesday.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Attorney General's Department
Jude Ko
Campbell
Houston
Reti
Eeloy
Kendall County Audience Welcomes Carlos Bee for Congress
Senator Carlos Bee spoke Friday night at Orts Opera House in Boerne to a large Kendall County audience. He urged remaining in Congress aligned with Wilson and attacked Slayden for opposing war measures, claiming twenty two years in Congress is excessive without national stature. Roe urged unity, promised patriotic votes, and avoided accusing any group of disloyalty. Floresville visit planned to rally support.
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Carlos Bee
Congress
Boerne
H. J. Graham
Kendall County
Bee
Wilson
Slayden
Champ Chirk
Underwood
Cannon
Mr. Slayden
Roe
Floresville
Texas accident board reports 38 014 accidents in nine months
During the nine months ending in May 1918 there were 38 014 accidents reported to the Texas Industrial Accident Board, with 168 fatal cases. Claims filed totaled 8 880 and insurance losses for workmen's compensation reached 350,16,000 plus medical expenditures and related costs, totaling 3,509,11. The report reflects widespread injuries across the state.
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Austin
Tex
Fisehl Yes Evtiyvac
State Industrial Accident Board
Rainbow Division praised by French general for battle conduct
American Rainbow Division earned a French citation after 10 days on the Lorraine line, praising its fine military qualities, discipline, and readiness to take a glorious place in battle. Prisoner Landauer letters reveal German views of the division and its opposite American forces near Chateau-Thierry. American artillery bombarded German positions at night, with 1200 shells in 10 minutes near Chateau-Thierry and Belleau Wood, as U.S. troops advanced and strengthened lines against a looming attack.
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Caniadian Press
France
America
Iron Line
Lorraine
Div
Chateau-Thierry
Bsp
Grenadier
Landauer
Grenady Divers Regiment
Germany
Brasses
Aod
Belleau Wood
Linden announces candidacy for 24th Senatorial District
The San Antonio Light announces W C Linden as a Democratic candidate for States Senator from the 24th Senatorial District comprising Kendall Kerr Gillespie Bandera Real counties, subject to Democratic primaries on July 27 1918. Jean Baptiste Martin renowned New York restaurateur died at 61 after Brights disease in New York June 22 1918 born 1857 in Albartville Savoy France, noted for many celebrity friends.
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Chas. Stoffler
Johnny Furman
Paul Stoffler
San Antonio
WC. Linden
Texas
Kendall
Kerr Gillespie
Bandera
Real
Jean Beis Martin Tos
New York
Jean Buapstiste Martin
Bright
Albartville
Savoy
France
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Piagola
Braun
Dixie Dance
Turner Hall
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Alamo Jewelry Co
Brooks Field
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Wislett's Orchestra
Jack Lambert
Dulling Printing Co
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Hot Wells
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Alleny
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Wilsett
Alamo Heights
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Wells Dance
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