Many for Ferguson Rally Quiet Meetings for Primary Support
Miss Lucille Teagarden secretary of the Ferguson Club in San Antonio reports brisk demand for membership slips as women from city and county back Ferguson. Chairwoman Mrs. Stewart says enthusiasm grows with private home meetings planned before the July 27 1918 Democratic primaries. The club invites women to headquarters suite 714 Gunter Building Houston Street and the Light announces Frank Sommers as candidate for County Commissioner Precinct No. 3 subject to the primaries.
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Ferguson
Lucille Teagarden
Women’s Ferguson Club
San Antonio
Women's For Governor
Frank Sommers
Pershing Denies Negro Troops Face More Danger
General Pershing cables to the War Department denying reports that black soldiers in the American expeditionary forces are given more dangerous work than white troops. He praises their spirit and training, notes their desire for active service, and provides casualty figures for four colored regiments in France as of June 18.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Pershing
Baker
France
Famous Civil War Officers Dined With Noted Guests
A historic note recalls Sam Houston, Zachary Taylor, Ulysses Grant, Robert E. Lee, James Hood and other renowned soldiers sharing a meal with contemporaries, a gathering described in period accounts. The event underscores cross-era alliances and prominent military figures of the era.
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Sam Houston, Zachery Taylor
Grant, Lee, Hood
Colored troops in trenches push for heavier combat duties
The article notes American colored troops training identically to other US units with the French army. It praises their rapid readiness for heavy combat and recounts two infantrymen winning the Croix de Guerre after repelling a German patrol. Troops express eagerness for more dangerous assignments and commend the high spirit and quick training observed among these units.
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Ward
Free Bible Lecture on Christ's Kingdom Ahead
Daniel Toole of New York speaks at Modern Woodmen Hall 117 North Flores Street on Sunday June 23 at 3 PM. Community notice promotes the event with outreach by a local advertiser.
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Daniel Toole
New York
Woodmen Hall
North Flores Street
New Community Centers to Have Full Equipment
The War Camp Community Service building committee led by BE. Oliveri and I. B. Barnes met at the board office to plan installations for public schools 7 and 8. When complete, each center will feature shower baths, a platform for meetings and dances, playground apparatus, sandpiles, and a nursery section for children. Two trained workers will manage both centers at opening.
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War Camp Community Service
I. B. Barnes
BE. G. Olivurri
Krupp Workers Dieing of Smallpox Warned by Dutchman
A Dutch worker returning from Krupp works at Essen reported a smallpox outbreak there. He said 32 barracks housed 100 people each, and in barrack No 17 one man had contracted the disease, signaling a serious health issue among the workforce.
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London
Fimea
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
the Public Ledger
Hague
Krupp Works
Issen
Ile
Conditions in Germany and Krupp labor camps described
A Dutch survivor testimony details deaths in barracks at Krupp facilities, severe food shortages, and dysentery among workers. He notes bread rations cut, reliance on bread slices from fellow workers, and worsening German life under pressure of war. He cites Belgian mistreatment and fluctuating worker opinions tied to German military fortunes.
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Rupp
Moe
Krupp’s
Germany
Ble
Ward Announces Candidacy for Associate Justice Seat
The San Antonio Light authorizes the announcement of R. W. Ward as a candidate for Associate Justice, Court of Criminal Appeals. The filing is subject to Democratic primary action. July 27, 1891. Political advertising.
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San Antonio
R. W W. Ward
Court of Criminal Appeals
Brie Maries
Paul Steffler Enters Democratic Primaries for County Assessor
Political advertising noting Paul Steffler as a candidate for county assessor subject to vote at the Democratic Primaries on July 27, 1918. The notice emphasizes his candidacy and the upcoming election date.
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Paul Steffler
Brusse J Jennett Seeks Bexar County Clerk Post
Political advertisement announcing Brusse J Jennett’s candidacy for County Clerk of Bexar County in the July 27 1918 primary election. It calls for the vote and support of all good citizens.
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San Antonio
Brusse J. Jennett
County Clerck
Bexar County
Barrett announces candidacy for congressional nomination
In a political ad style notice, A. P. Barrett declares his candidacy for the congressional nomination subject to primary voters. The fragmented text mentions auction room activity and labeling of cigars with characters arguing about leadership.
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A. P. Barrett
Politcal Advertising
Murder suicide confession after train murder case
Kansas City inquest reports cashier R Jackson confessed to killing his wife on a Burlington sleeping car after a quarrel over a suspected affair with a sailor. He hurled her body and clothing from a state room window near Shelbina Missouri. The couple, with a 13 year old son, returned to work five days later. Army health conditions at camps deemed very satisfactory in the week ending June 14.
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Kansas City
R. Jackson
Wrose
Burlington
Shelbina
Jackson
Sallup
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
St. Joseph
Jacksons
Chicago
Fragmentary health report hints at low hospital admissions
The readable fragment notes hospital admissions were under a percent in past weeks, with totals around 115 versus 94 in a prior week. It mentions posts and camps and compares effective staff counts, indicating slight changes in medical throughput and staffing.
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West Commerce Street
Lone Star Brewing Association
Menger
Old South
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the Menger
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Edwin H. Bee
Southern Pacific
Houston
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New Orl
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PT Ee Lett Tag
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Percy Tyrrell
E. Houston
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Opticians
Solease St
Lester
Joftery
Willys
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Film Man
Washington
DL. C
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Jefferson Street
West Texas Military Academy
Texas
J. Tom Williams
Telephone Crockett 1300
Artesian Ice Factory
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