Thompson Faces Moves to Oust Chicago Mayor
Chicago June 23 William Hale Thompson mayor of Chicago faces three procedures to eject him from office. State's Attorney Hoyne will begin quo warranto actions to test legality of his city council and go board acts. A council judiciary committee will weigh impeachment after a riot fraught meeting at the Tribune building.
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Chicago
William Hale Thompson
Hoyne
Thompson
Baty
Tribune
Republcan
Wilson
Serwant
Congress
United States
War board plans by president widen powers and ship control
The article reports on anticipated government actions as World War I expands. It notes moves to commandeer neutrals ships under construction in American yards, accelerate shipbuilding with government prices, and impose faster labor. Congress may grant authority to fix freight rates and create a new emergency fleet corporation with direct control.
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Wilson
Goethals
Denman
Dodo
Goethals-Denman Ship Board
America
White House
Congress
Estern
Tion
Ameriyards
Federal Shipping Board
William Denman
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Denman I
Cantonment Project Accelerates Amid City Support
San Antonio moves quickly on the cantonment plan with local public service cooperation secured. J. B. Townsend of Stone & Webster coordinates preliminaries as government transport facilities and rail spurs ready for material. Mr. Carr aims to recruit local labor and finish the job on time amid competition from fifteen other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Townsend
Southwestern
Stone & Webster
Carr
Townsend
San Antonio
G. E. Thorne
Quartermaster’s Department
Mr. Carr
Boston Technology Institute
Mr. Woods
St. Anthony
Stone-Webster Company
Two Soldiers Injured In Plaza Collision Near Fort Sam
Two soldiers were injured when a Nolan Street car and a tallyho loaded with troops collided on Alamo Plaza in front of the post office. Cor corporal Miller and Private Morris were taken to the base hospital and expected to recover. Reports varied on severity.
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Nolan
Fort Sam Houston
Alamo Plaza
Post Office
Miller
Battery E
Twentieth Field Artillery
Morris
Nineteenth Field Artillery
Avenue E
Houston Street
Plaza
Lukin to Open School in San Antonio
The Lukin Military Academy led by Charles J. Lukin, ex West Texas Military Academy head, will begin Sept 17 at Alamo Heights. He plans fireproof concrete classrooms, a small initial boarding group of twenty, and future building expansions to credit San Antonio and Texas.
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Lukin Military Academy
Charles J. Lukin
West Texas Military Academy
Alamo Heights
San Antonio
Texas
Lukin
Public Schools of
House Debates Food Control Bill Amid Prohibition Fears
The House debated the food control bill with clashes over whiskey stocks and a proposed prohibition amendment. Supporters argued against expanding liquor restrictions, while opponents warned it could spark broader temperance measures. Amid chaos, Lenroot and Barkley clashed over wording, and Senate attention remained minimal.
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Cooper
Ohio
Barkeley
Lever
Hamlin
Lenroot
Senate
Bakhmetiff
Reed
Chamberlain
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Poindexter
Washington
King
Utah
City Appeals to Raise 150000 for War Relief
San Antonio leaders push to raise 150000 for the Red Cross War Relief Fund through a Monday drive. Volunteers recount touching gifts from low income households and children, and organizers plan door subscriptions and weekend shows to boost contributions. A 50000 goal is set for San Antonio’s share with local churches and business crews backing the effort.
Call for Surgeons Texas Doctors Sought for Medical Reserve
Texas physicians are urged to join the medical officers reserve corps as the United States Army plans the first increment of its national force. Captains William R. Hargis and Edgar W. Loomis head the medical examining board and will tour McKinney and other cities to evaluate applicants. A letter to Judge Winchester Kelso notes a $200 contribution from Joske Bros. Co. employees to the American Red Cross.
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San Antonio
Southern Department
Camp Wilson
United States
Arthur Gray Jones
First Presbyterian Church
Red Cross
Winchester Kelso
Texas
United States Army
National Army
William R. Hargis
Edgar W. Loomis
Medical Officers’ Examining Board
McKinney
Hogg Named Secretary of Ex-Students for University Campaign
Galveston June 23 Will C Hogg elected secretary of the Ex-Students Association at UT to lead a publicity drive on the university controversy He will open an office in Houston and the group affirms views on state control of UT and opposition to gubernatorial vetoes of legislative appropriations.
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Galveston
Tex
Ex- Students’ Association of the
University of Texas Today
Will C. Hogg
John A. Lomax
Hogg
Houston
Con
Board of Regents
Herbert D. Adrey
Dallas
William Gammon
Marion Levy
W. C. Hogg
Margaret Kent
Marshall
W. D. Jones
C. P. Bailey
Paris
Film Show To Aid Red Cross In San Antonio
Motion picture patrons in San Antonio will have a chance to help the Red Cross War Relief. The event offers proceeds from the show to support Red Cross efforts. The program is scheduled for Wednesday at local theaters.
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Red Cross
Red Cross Near $100 Million Goal With Two Days Left
The Red Cross campaign total reached $79,388,276 with two days remaining. If the daily average continues through Sunday and Monday, the $100 million goal will be met, as Secretary of War Baker approves Monday as Pershing Day for the wind-up.
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Washington, D. C
Red Cross
Heltdquarters
Baker
Pershing
Southeastern Red Cross Auxiliary Expands with New Members
The Southeastern Auxiliary of the San Antonio Chapter American Red Cross reports steady work led by chairman Mrs. Florence Coleman and officers including Mrs. Harry Killer, secretary Ellie Murray, and treasurer Ira Calder. Eight new members joined, Knob Hill Circle added five, with Mrs. H D Matthews and Mrs. J J McGuire leading their circles.
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San Antonio
American Red Cross Society
Florence Coleman
Harry Killer
Ellie Murray
Ira Calder
R. H. Fassett
W. E. Hayman
Knob Hill
H. D. Matthews
Herff
J. J. McGuire
C. D. Hogan
E Duvier
Alloa
Lloyd George Improves After Severe Neualgia Attack
London June 11 Premier Lloyd George is reported much improved after a severe attack of neuralgia.
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Lloyd George
London
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BIG Four War Board
Cantonment
Tallyho
Postoffice
He Lukin
Equitable Life Building
Military Academy
Georgette
E. E B. Dilley
A. B. Weakley
Mr. Dilley
Dilley
A. C. Alloogls
Sol Halff Memorial Fund
Gunter Hotel
JOSKE
Joske Brothers Company
Red Cross War Relief Campaign Committee
W. A. Armstrong
W. J. Kesson
J. F. Buck
A. H. Fancher
J. R. Haas
B. H. Hill
J. F. Jordan
A. H. Ochs
B. Sadovsky
J. B. Jordan
J. H. Styers
B. Barga
T. Watzlarzick
D. Schmeiding
Houston and Harris County
Sayers
Austin
Joseph D. Sayers
Citizens’ Committee
Dallas University
Shese
J. W. McClendon
W. W. Turney
el Paso
Rice Maxey
Sherman
Percy V. Pennybacker
D. F. Goss
Seymour
Rebecca J. Fisher
Thomas H. Stone
T. S. Reed
Beaumont
Hal H. Sevier
Nat M. Washer
J. C. Terrell
A. P. Park
M. H. Wolfe
Chalmers Hutchinson
Fort Worth
N. B. Morris
Palestine
H. B. Marsh
Tyler
O. H. Cross
Waco
Sam H. Hill
San Angela
Southeastern Auxiliary of
Ford
Joe
Wallace Bros. CO
W. Commerce ST
San Antonio, Texas
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