American troops take control of Panama and Colon
June 29 Panamanian protests arise as United States forces begin policing Panama and Colon under the 1904 treaty. Arriola cites elections postponed six months amid fears of disorder. Washington urges delay, American troops remain without a time limit while polls are rescheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Washington
Colon
Welock
United States
Arriola
American State Department
Polce
Anl
Arrivla
Urriola
Panaura
Orlon
Vanama
Wilson
Canal Zone
Ciroluis Arriola
J. C
Calon
State Department
Rotary clubs vow wartime cooperation and security measures
The ninth annual Rotary convention adopted resolutions urging government cooperation on war industry problems, stricter penalties for sedition and sabotage, expansion of water power use, grain and sugar limits for liquor production, and English language instruction in schools. It pledged support for victory and denounced peace talks, while naming new officers and planning the 1918 convention amid bids from Salt Lake City, New Orleans, Cleveland, and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
International Association of Rotary Clubs
Rand
John Poole
Washington, D. C
Albert F. Adams
Atlanta
Edward 2. Kelsey
Toledo
Ohio
Willard I. Lansing
Providence
R. L
Rufus F. Chapin
Chicago
Orville J. Fee
Lincoln
Neb
International Board of Directors
Salt Lake City
New Orleans
Cleveland
U-Boat Losses Highlight Need to Speed Ship Production
London Times dispatch notes monthly submarine losses and shipping output. Through May total Allied and neutral losses reached 1,907,951 tons with British output 629,087 tons and American 483,000 tons for the period, leaving a deficit of 685,503 tons despite rival nations’ contributions. The piece urges faster shipyard work and expects June gains as Allied navies tighten control of submarine activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
the Public Ledger Co
London
the Times
Allied
Neuten
Hurley
Joss
Japan
Norway
Zemo Promises Clear Skin At Low Price
Advertisement touts relief from eczema and pimples using Zemo, sold at drug stores for 35c or a larger bottle for $1.00. The product is described as a clean penetrating antiseptic liquid that dries quickly, leaves no stain, and is easy to apply, with the Rose Co of Cleveland backing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha
Rose Co
Cleveland
Army Bill Passes Senate With No Roll Call Vote
Washington D C June 29 The army appropriation bill of 12 089 billion dollars the largest single budget in history was passed by the Senate without a roll call Ten amendments were added including rejection of a measure to direct the president to raise an army of 5 000 000 men The draft age limits were amended but the vote did not reflect opposition to vast future mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington D.C
Senate
Congress
War Department
Building collapses in Sioux City with many feared dead
The Oscar Ruff building, a three story structure, collapsed at 1:80 PM. Dozens may be buried beneath debris as a fire raged. the ruin fell onto a grocery and a meat market. Fire units from the city battled the blaze with little hope for survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Oscar Ruff
Raff Beiding
War Diary Report of Saxon and Prussian Defeat Near Niepps
British dispatch describes the 2nd Saxon and 44th German divisions surprised near the Niepps forest west of Morville. English troops advance on a three mile front, capture a mile depth, and take about 250 prisoners as German morale sags amid air bombardment and shelling along southern Flanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philie Gibbs
New York Times Co
San Antonio
Forest of Niepps
Morville
Yorks
South Country
Merville
Lys
Flanders
Surprise Coming Warns of American Role in War
The article argues propaganda aimed at minimizing American influence among the Allies and misleading about troop numbers. It claims the deception has succeeded against most German forces, but French front reports reveal American presence has unsettled frontline troops. It suggests a broad German realization of fake numbers will deepen low morale and futility.
Illness Delaying Germans Slows 1918 Offensive
British report from June 20 notes influenza sweeping German ranks, delaying planned Nieppe Wood attack. Prisoner accounts say disease widespread in divisions slated for assault, hindering offensive momentum as Britain advances to a stream 1500 yards beyond initial line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Rovinson
London Times
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
The
Public Ledger Co
Brilish
Flanders
Nieppe Wood
Hoa
Late King of Tonga Friendship With Britain Remembers George II
The death of George II of Tonga is noted as a loss for Britain, citing his loyal support in WWI efforts including sending 200 Tongans to the front in France. The piece outlines Tonga’s history under British influence, the high commissioner’s role in Suva, and a story of Reverend Shirley Baker who established a State Church and was later deported for autocratic rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George II
Tonga Islands
South Seas
France
Kansas City Star
Western Pacific
Suva
Fiji Islands
Tonga
Fiji
Thiekenbao
George
Nukuatofa
Islands
Australia
New Zealand
George 12
Pongutalu
Tong Islands
Shirley Baker
Wesleyan Conference
Baker
Wesleyan Church
State Church of
Tongit
War Work Council rally gathers Southern leaders at St Anthony
John A Mott presented the need for a vast campaign machinery to support the YMCA War Work in the Allied effort. More than 500 leaders from six states met in San Antonio to plan a nationwide drive to energize American support for soldiers abroad and coordinate a future campaign for the YMC.A. services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rcay Y. M. C
Matt
America
Air
Mott
Mgr. Mott
Army
Navy
Pershing
Edwards
Nes
George W. Perkins Spears
I. A. Peden
Douston
Peden
George W. Lerkins
Nationnal Campaign Committee
Association
Ways and Meany
St. Anthony Hotel
Oklahoma
H. A. Christi
Corpus Christi
G. H. Dowell
Charles KM. Walker
Avizont
J. W. Conger
Will L. Dyles
Arkansas
D. D. Moore
New Orleans
Cimes-Picayune
J. 13
Smitherman
W. Managin
Louisiana
W. 8. Wy
W. CG. Proctor
President Wilson vetoes postoffice appropriation bill
President Wilson vetoed the postoffice appropriation bill which would have federalized pneumatic tube mail in New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago and other cities until next March. The veto cites opposition to motor driven delivery and ICC control of its disposition after that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Wilson
Postoffice
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Burleson
Congress
Lansing Sisters in Danger Zone Escape From German Bombardment
Miss Minny Lansing aged 8 and Miss Katherine aged 4 sisters of Secretary Lansing, long serving with the Red Cross in tire, narrowly escaped capture as their village near the front endured heavy bombardment while a canteen run by the sisters and others was forced to shelter in a cellar until retreat could begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minny
Katherine
Lansing
Brute Lansing
Red Cross
I Rai
Obituary notices from San Antonio era headlines
A string of obituaries from San Antonio list survivors and burial details. Kate Battle widow of Andy Nattle is noted with Irish birth and relatives in San Antonio and New York City. Other obituaries include Emma Riebe, Miarma Riche, Anna Mogues, John A. Manson, Martha Welch, Simon Beverling, John Hansen, and Elbert Attee with their ages, residences, and funeral arrangements.
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Kate Wattle
Kate Battle
Venes Ald
Andy Nattle
San Antonio
East Commerce Street
Battle
Ireland
Pridget Mallidy
Mary Mallidy
New York City
Riebe Undertaking Company
Emma A. Riebe
Miarma A. Riche
North Street
Bertrand Stevens
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Korvives
Paul Riebe
The
W. T. Pyne
Frank Vrassel
A. . Hart
Rnest Stuedepohl
Red Kidd
Charles Eisenmenger
Anna Meruer
Anna Mogues
Teach Street
John
Hanser
John A. Manson
Fa'elnele
Omaha Street
Tiansen
Germany
Ernest Dethlefsen
Jutin 1
Hangen
Dorthe Dethlefsen
Hernan Sons
Simon Beverling
Simort Deverling
LD. de Schnetzer
St. Joseph's Society
San
Albert Neffel
John J. Deh
Charles, We Meyer
Albert G. Wietael
TR 1. Lange
Vunern
John J. Hungen
Johnn. Hansen
Oinetha Street
Vermin Sons Lodge No. 1
Vermain Sons
So'tlock
Julia Hansen
Dorthea Dethlefson
Mr. Thaisen
Funeral Directors and undertakers listed with addresses
The page lists Porter Loring Funeral Director at 206 Jefferson St and Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Co with a private ambulance at 355 Soledad St plus Hagg & McCollum Undertakers Ambulance and Lung Motor Service at Corner Ave C and Pecan Cr. 104 and Cr. 362. A court note mentions a young man accused of theft of a pig defending himself with a rambling ancient analogy comparing nations and virtues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Co
Soledad St
Hagg & McCollum
Undertakers
Ambulance and
Lung Motor Service
Corner Ave
Solemn Protest Sent to Mexico Over Oil Lands Tax
The State Department released a solemn protest to President Carranza condemning Mexico's February 19 2018 oil lands tax as confiscation or an unfair imposition. The note cites Wilson’s warning that distrust breeds trouble, urging justice and fair dealing between nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Db. C
United States
Mexico
State Department
Carranza
Wilson
Italians Down 109 Airplanes and Lose Only Nine
Special cable from London reports Italian air operations over the Piave with Caproni bombers, D Anunzio leading expeditions, and American pilots aiding. Italian losses totaled nine airplanes and three balloons, while enemy losses were about 108. British air forces claim twenty German aircraft destroyed and several forced down, with one British plane lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M
Dreerues
London
Ames
San Antonio
Ae Bane Eme
Ttalian Frong
Acroxs
Piave
Caproni
D'Anunzio
America
Evn
Suway
Afe
Enermy
Tlondox
Western Front
Italians Buy War Savings Stamps in San Antonio Drive
San Antonio Italian colony raised nearly 460,000 in War Savings Stamps in under 36 hours led by Thomas A. Srolio as chair and A. Batinglia as secretary. Ward by ward totals show strong participation with a final county and ward sum well over the quota. A Maine island community also surpassed its Third Liberty Loan quota, boosting returns beyond the target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Thomas A. Srolio
Chatraman
A. Batinglia
United States
Liberty
Hed Cross
Varias
A. Sulidino
Chatrimany A Ilai
Sam Luchesse
Ernest Broghi
Jake Rubiola
C. Becel
Joe Porai
Potal
Vete Catalani
HY. Re. A. Altobelli
Charles Trolie
Lotal
Aid
Joe Abbott
Eyeri
G Gerodetti
TS Tervert
Toe DiCarlo
Tor
Rubiola
Ben Barcelona
Frank Chindo
Eccel
I. T
Penobscot River
Maine
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Amerigang
Washington Star
Gibbs
Vlatbeek
Voreign
von Kuehlmann
Amerie
King OF
Britain
John A. Mottee
WIT Flegates
Sisters IN Danger
Anne Ys
Emma
Katherine Yansing
Martha Carolina Welch
Mauthe Carolina Welch
I. Burris
Augusta
Welch
Missouri
Elbert Joe Attee
O'Elock
Crystal City
A.W. Alloes
Carrizo Springs
Shelly-Loring Undertaking Company
Porter Loring
Jefferson St
Adv
Mississippi
Eurapa
Greece
Stites
Aed
Mumia
Thera
Alwayn
Elda
Calomel
E. Be
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