Texas Guard Units Mobilized to Depart August 6
National guardsmen assigned to Texas camps at Fort Worth Houston and Waco will depart for mobilization on August 6 plans from the bureau of military affairs show initial moves delayed by site selections General Mann says duration depends on Von Hindenburg and training varies by prior experience
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Washington, D. C
National
Texas
Fort Worth
Houston
Waco
Bureau of Military Affairs
Leonard Wood
Southeastern Department
Mann
von Hindenburg
National Army
Dancer Sues Russians Over Palace Occupation
Petrograd, June 27. Mlle. Kshesinska, favored dancer of the former emperor, sues the provisional government for two million rubles for failing to eject Leninites from her palace during the revolution and for not sending troops to remove them.
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Petrograd
Kshesinska
Nikolai Lenine
Sam Alexander Hurt In Fort Sam Houston Car Crash
Sam Alexander chief clerk of the Post Quartermaster department at Fort Sam Houston was seriously injured in a Tuesday afternoon automobile crash. He sustained a fractured skull and other injuries after his car collided with another driven by Sergeant Frank Majeski at Grayson and Palmetto streets. Attendants reported his condition improved Wednesday though still grave. Alexander has served nine years at the post.
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Sam Alexander
Post Quartermaster Department
Fort Sam Houston
Base Hospital
Alexander
Frank Majeski
Grayson
Palmetto Streets
Mr. Alexander
Flags Presented to Camp Kelly Y M C A Event
The San Antonio Red Cross chapter prepares an entertainment at Camp Kelly to present an American flag and a Red Cross flag to the YMCA. Dr. Charles S. Venable and E A Adams will participate. Cast includes Prof. Frederick Abbott and several Mrs. and Mr. participants.
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Red Cross
Young Men's Christian Association
Camp Kelly
San Antonio
American Red Cross
Camp Wilson
E. A. Adams
Charles S. Venable
Adams
Gunter Hotel
Prof
Frederick Abbott
Nat Goldsmith
I. R. Stone
Ferdinand Groos
Flora Briggs
Virginia Beraud
Dorothy Hensel
Eric Kunkel
E. Staffel
Florida Shaw
Ruby Hopper
Bernice Hardy Duggan
Milton McAllister
For Heat Enervation Use Morsfords Acid Phospho
An advertisement touts Morsfords Acid Phospho as a remedy for heat related enervation nervousness and digestion troubles. The copy claims relief from effects of heat and lists the product as an excellent aid.
Georgia Legislature Meets in House Speakership Race
Atlanta symbols: three candidates for speaker of the Georgia House as the 50 day session opens. Dorsey expected to become governor next Saturday, succeeding Harris. lawmakers focus on anticipated financial issues.
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Atlanta
Georgia
House
Hugh M. Dorsey
Nat E. Harris
Separate Peace Offer Rejected by Russians
The all Russian Congress condemns Friday and Saturday protests by Extremists as dangerous to the revolution. M Tcheidse asserts Russian democracy shares US foundations and will continue the war until mutual aims are met. Provisional government advances reforms including religious freedom and protections against official abuse, plus teaching and legal professions reforms.
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M. Tcheidse
Council of Workmen's and Soldiers
Russell
Russia
United States
Petrograd
Congress of Workmen's
International Union of Workers
Ministry of the Interior
Dowry Talks Between Sree and Duke Revealed in Courier Journal
A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt shows a discussion about arranging a dowry for the duke. The parties consider placing fair property in the duke's name and proposing a title search to secure the arrangement.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Liberty Tournament Planned for July 4 at San Antonio Club
The San Antonio Country Club plans a July 4 Liberty tournament to aid the American Red Cross with entry fees donated. Events include a handicap against bogey in the morning and a mixed foursome at 3 PM. The Father and Son tournament likely not held as many sons have enlisted.
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San Antonio
American Red Cross
War Relief Organization
Red Cross
U. S
Mabry Named Acting Secretary of Bexar Highway League
J B Mabry appointed acting secretary of the Bexar County Highway League section of the Chamber of Commerce replacing D E Colp who resigned to lead the Texas State Highway Commission The board will confirm Mabrys election soon The group aims to develop through roads in Southwest Texas with about a quarter million dollars yearly from local taxes supplemented by federal and state funds to reach roughly half a million dollars for road work Plans may involve a regional conference to discuss extensive road building with counties adjacent to Bexar involved.
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J. B. Mabry
Bexar County Highway League
Chamber of Commerce
D. E. Colp
Texas State Highway Commission
Mabry
Mr. Mabry
Bexar County
J. B. Carrington
Olp
Texas
Rio Grande
Brownsville
Corpus Christi
State Highway Commission
Bexar
State Commission
Camp Wilson sets four section plan for 610 buildings
Erection of 610 buildings in 60 days to house 40 600 soldiers for the San Antonio cantonment begins with four sections, each led by a sub superintendent reporting to General Superintendent Carr or J G Woods. Chinese workers clear the site as Stone Webster and army engineers survey. Six miles of spur track will be built and 600 000 feet of lumber ordered. Frank H Carson heads downtown hiring at 105 Trevino street as 4000 to 5000 men are sought for two months of work.
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San Antonio Cantonment
Thomas A. Carr
J. G. Woods
Camp Wilson
Stone-Webster
Southern Yellow Pine Growers’ Association
Trevino _ street
Frank H. Carson
San Antonio
Corps of Engineers
Stone- Webster
Army
Shriners to Conclude Sessions in Minneapolis
The imperial council Nobles of the Mystic Shrine ends its annual meeting in Minneapolis after committee reports are adopted and an imperial outer guard is elected. Officers report a membership of 238,933, rising 14,901 from the previous year, with a 1918 meeting location to be chosen.
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Shriners
Minneapolis
Minn
Imperial Council
Mystic Shrine
Rallies on Alamo Plaza Seek Guards for War Effort
Patriotic rallies on Alamo Plaza in San Antonio aim to recruit 16 000 Texans for National Guard units. Ex congressman R L Henry urged volunteers to support Wilson and march to war under General Hulen as Smith's band played. Enlistment occurred for three infantry companies with many named new recruits joining on site.
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San Antonio
Alamo Plaza
Smith
R. L. Henry
Mr. Henry
J. Brooks
Henry
Texas
John A. Hulen
Wilson
Ernest Guenther
Royal Sutherland
John F. Spence
William Hillman
Juan Vasquez
M. E. McElyea
Carey Blake
George Summers
Jesse B. Field
Hillman A. Lang
Justo M. Garcia
James Sutherland
Frank Dagen
Steel profits alleged at United States Steel and meat packers
In Chicago on June 27 Dr. Charles R. Van Hise urged at the City Club that U S Steel Corp profits in the last year reached 250 million dollars and meat packers earned no less than 25 million in 1916. He spoke as special representative for Herbert Hoover the food director.
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Chicago
United States Steel Corporation
City Club
Charles R. van Hise
University of Wisconsin
Herbert C. Hoover
Handkerchief aid ordered for girls by Chicago juvenile court
In Chicago, June 27, young girls brought into the juvenile court will be supplied with clean handkerchiefs at county expense. Assistant Judge Miss Mary Bartelme explains the need, noting a handkerchief helps a girl feel less self conscious and aids her attention, with psychological benefits from a new item.
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Chicago
Mary Bartelme
Obituary notices for Doran Ferguson Williams families listed
Richard Doran, 67, retired railroad contractor, died at home on North Pine Street. Irish native longtime San Antonio resident. funeral at St Patrick’s Church with burial in St Mary’s Cemetery. Surviving sisters, daughters and sons named. member of Ancient Order of Hibernians. Hannah Ferguson, 80, died at her son’s home Hays Street. two sons survive. funeral by Rev H R Walling. D J Williams, 63, died at brother’s residence. burial in Kountze, Texas. Williams Lumber Company president. large family survivors listed.
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Richard Doran
North Pine Street
Ireland
San Antonio
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Birdy Quinn
Scanton
Mary Ryan
Johanna Farrell
Ottine
Texas
E. E. Stevens
Mineral Wells
Elizabeth Doran
M. J
J. J. Doran
St. Patrick's Church
van Ness Street
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Hannah Ferguson
B. W. Ferguson
Hays Street
E. B. Ferguson
Chicago
H. R. Walling
D. J. Williams
T. J. Williams
South Presa Street
Sloan & Hagg Undertaking Company
Kountze
Williams
Alabama
Hardin County
Williams Lumber
Miss Evelyn Molesworth Rites Held After San Antonio Death
The body of 30 year old Miss Evelyn Molesworth who died at a local hospital Tuesday morning was sent to Cuero for burial. A Texas native, she had moved to San Antonio two months ago from Boerne. She is survived by her mother Mrs M C Molesworth of Oakland California two sisters Mrs F E Babcock of Oakland and Mrs L Terry of Los Angeles and four brothers George Molesworth of Detroit Kenneth and William Molesworth of Oakland and Robert Molesworth of San Antonio.
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Evelyn Molesworth
Cuero
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company
Miss Molesworth
Texas
San Antonio
Boerne
M. C. Molesworth
Oakland
Cal
F. E. Babcock
L. Terry
Los Angeles
George Molesworth
Detroit
Kenneth and
William Molesworth
Robert Molesworth
Death Notice of Theodore Edward Schato Trip
Theodore Edward Schato Trip aged 73 died at his Macdona Texas home after a brief illness Sunday evening. Funeral Thursday at 3:00 from his home with interment in the family ranch cemetery. Survived by widow, one brother Fred Trip of Macdona, two daughters Mrs Rudolph Marks of Tehachpi California and Mrs M A Hinna of Glidden Texas, and four sons Edward Gustave Hans and Alfred Trip all of Macdona.
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T. FE. S. Trip
Theodore Edward Schato Trip
Macdona
Texas
Rudolph Marks
Tehachpi
Cal
M. A. Hanna
Glidden
Edward
Gustave
Hans
Alfred Trip
Funeral for Ida Holm at 223 Letitia Street
Mrs Ida Holm aged 27 died Tuesday at her residence 223 Letitia Street. The funeral will be held Wednesday evening at an unspecified location.
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Ida Holm
Letitia Street
Obituary Notice for Mrs Holm with Survivors
Funeral services were held at the Sloan and Hagg Undertaking Company parlors with Rev Charles E McStravick officiating. Interment followed at City Cemetery No 1. Mrs Holm survives by husband A Holm and her mother Mrs Laura Jennings of San Antonio.
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Sloan & Hagg Undertaking Company
Charles E. McStravick
United Presbyterian Church
City Cemetery No. 1
Shelley Doring Undertaking Co Automobile Equipment
Advertising snippet shows Shelley Doring Undertaking Co offering automobile equipment and related services with a phone contact 971.
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Shelley-Doring Undertaking Co
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