Volunteers Forming Here to Aid President in Mexico War
Temple Texas June 23 a company of volunteers is being organized to offer its services to the president immediately if war with Mexico is declared. Local citizens with military experience back the movement and supplies and equipment are arranged. The company, in Governor Ferguson's home town, has been promised early active service. Applications are coming in fast and the unit will report at once if a call for volunteers is issued.
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Temple
Tex
Mexico
Ferguson
Germans Launch Heavy Attack in Champagne Region
Paris dispatch reports three violent assaults on French trenches north of Mount Tetousk repulsed after heavy fighting with grenades and bayonets. Petrograd says no essential change has occurred on the eastern front.
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Petrograd
Paris
Champagne
Mount Tetu
War Office
Germans Check Russians In Front Near Brussiloff
Russian forces under Brussiloff show little change as German reinforcements strengthen the Kovel Lutsk line. German groups at Kovel Vladimir-Volynski and Sokal press the northern flank while Russian consolidation slows further offensives across the front.
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Petrograd
London
Brussiloff
Sereth
Bukowina
Lechitzky
Plifanzer
Kovel-Lutsk
Vladimir- Volynski
Lutsk
Sokal
Guarded HGH Bridge Near Comstock Texas
From San Angelo Texas Theodore M Herring assistant post master reports at the high bridge of the Southern Pacific railroad near Comstock soldiers patrol the area and prohibit gunfire fearing trouble. Mexican families move south while authorities keep a close watch on the floating element amid rumors of rifles and ammunition.
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San Angelo
Tex
Theodore M. Herring
Southern Pacific Railway
Valverde County
Comstock
United States
Herring
Tom Green County
Hawley
Allen
N. L. Snow
Cuero Seeks New Army Units As Mobilization Grows
Cuero, Texas adds two citizens to the national mobilization for service along the Mexican border. Charles A. Reed leaves for his cavalry regiment in Illinois and J. C. McNeely departs for Waco to join an infantry company. Local demand for a Cuero military company rises with plans for a full unit, aided by arriving Alabama A and M and University trained students.
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Cuero
Tex
Governor Ferguson Heads to Greenville for Campaign Speech
Governor Ferguson departs Austin for Greenville to address supporters Saturday afternoon as part of a week long campaign swing. He plans to deliver remarks similar to his Waco opening, hinting at new points to emphasize.
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Austin
Tex
Ferguson
Greenville
Waco
Lady Blinded But Conscious Receives Cardus Relief
Odessa reader Mrs J D Powell reports severe health decline from a run down state with pain in the right side back and shoulders plus nervous spells and fainting. After using Cardus she notes appetite restoration energy return and ability to do housework. urges others with womanly weakness to try Cardus, sold by druggists.
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Odessa
Fla
J. D. Powell
Cardus
Man Recovers Stolen Horse After Sheriff Involvement
Louis Trewold reported his horse stolen from rural Castroville road. Sheriff James Galbreath said the thief attempted to sell the animal cheaply, arousing suspicion. The sheriff held the horse for identification and the man who took it was jailed.
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Louis Trewold
Castroville Road
James Galbreath
Trewold
Breckenridge Cancels Texas Lectures Due to Militia Service
Col. Henry P. Breckenridge former assistant secretary of the navy has joined his regiment in Kentucky and cannot deliver planned lectures in Texas this year including one before the San Antonio Navy League branch.
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Henry P. Breckenridge
San Antonio
Navy
Texas
Navy League
Kentucky
Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Improves Hair Care Say Cocoanut Oil Fine For Washing Hair
A health note recommends cocoanut oil as a pure greaseless shampoo preferable to soaps and alkali heavy products. Wet hair, rub in one to two teaspoons, and rinse to lift dust dirt dandruff and oil while leaving hair silky and easy to manage. The oil is cheap and widely available at drug stores for prolonged family use.
San Antonio Female College Announces Catalog and Discounts
The college states it has no dancing and promotes its female students from the state. A special 100 day pupil discount is offered. New catalog available. Inquiries to J. E. Harrison president, San Antonio address or telephone Tr. 1174.
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J. E. Harrison
San Antonio
Camp Cecil drills and parade mark opening events at country club
Company C of Camp Cecil storms the NW country club area in attack drills led by Captain Wait C Johnson. They seize a temporary refreshment building on the links as training continues. A first regimental parade is planned for Friday evening, with a second on Saturday afternoon. Major Bandholtz will lecture at the post chapel Friday night. Earl W Edwards of Dallas departs for home and a Shrine session in Buffalo, with possible return for service if called.
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Cecil A. Lyon
Wait C. Johnson
Company H
Allen
Camp Hospital
H. H. Bandholtz
Philippine Islands Constabulary
Buffalo
Wilson Victory Forecast by Texas Marshal McDonald
Captain Bill McDonald, U S marshal for the northern district of Texas, told President Wilson he would win re election next November by a large majority. He cited strong Texas sentiment and predicted repudiation of opposing Democratic congressmen in the primaries. McDonald was the president's bodyguard in the last campaign.
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Bill” McDonald
Washington, D. C
Bill’ McDonald
United States
Texas
Wilson
Amusements at the Princess Theatre and Local Acts
Amusements at Barrington feature ventriloquist Amusements Barrington with a near lifelike mechanical figure and snappy dialogue. The Choy Heng Wa troupe offers skilled Chinese juggling and novelty. Ramay and Kline perform In Louisiana a blackface comedy of lighthearted humor. The Melroy sisters present a song and dance skit with new steps and strong singing. A $84.15 New York round trip via New Orleans steamer is advertised by Southern Pacific.
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Barrington
Princess Theater
Choy Heng Wa
Ramay
Kline
Louisi
Ana
Melroy Sisters
New York
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
Mexican Is Stabbed in Laredo Death
A Mexican resident Andres Leija was stabbed to death by a Mexican baker named Benito after Leija allegedly struck Benito with a whip. Benito fled to the Mexican side and is believed to be the assailant.
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Laredo
Tex
Andres Leija
Benito
Leija
Tesja
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