Gwathmey Sets Course Record in One Tourist Golf Finals
James Gwathmey of New York and George P. McLaughlin of St Louis reached the finals of the first flight at the One Tourist Golf Tournament held at Mackendge Park. Gwathmey shot 78 to set a new amateur course record, surpassing the previous 79 held by Franky M. Lewis. Port Samuel Houston’s Quaeckentust beat John H. of Minneapolis 1 up in the second flight. Harrie defeated Bien in the third flight after a late surge, while Mrs Mann won the women's match over Miss Cometack. The event offered trophies and golf goods as prizes, with winners receiving silver cups and runners-up prizes from the St. Anthony Hotel. Consul von Struve, former American consul at Foyrd, arrived in Washington en route to Austin after fleeing Germany with a relief party.
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James Gwathmey
New York
George P. McLauguin
St. Lewis
Musicibal Waks
Mrackendge Park
Gwaeamey
Cell Mae
Franky M. Lewis
Laughlin Dia
Tam
G. Ve
Port Sam Houston
John
Harrie
Bien
Tiarrin
Puiing
Haveing
Suis Er-Uy
Food Prices in France After War Strain Purchasing Power Declines
Postwar France faces a severe cost of living rise as purchasing power drops about 30 percent. Bread remains affordable but its quality shifts to cheaper mixes. butter, cheese, eggs, and milk show sharp price hikes under police price caps. Imports of butter have fallen dramatically, while higher prices and limited supply hit every household from the poor to the middle class.
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York
Paris
Winhow
Hugter
Arts
Deas
Wigs
Camermberts
Pont Iyveques
Bad Week for the Kaiser Faces Multiple Fronts
A recap of recent events shows the German emperor's approval wavering amid upheavals in Russia and Prussia. Britain cites submarine losses, while Baghdad falls and Turkish lines retreat in Asia. Russians advance through Persia, China seizes German ships, and French gains push on the Somme and Oise fronts with bombardments of Frankfurt.
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Bagdad
Asia
Persia
China
Sre mi er Briand and French Gabinet Resign
The article reports Premier Briand and his French cabinet resigning amid wartime upheaval. It notes German advances near the rear, large captures of weapons, and efforts to destroy property as retreat ensued. Allied forces gain ground from Saloniki while British and Russian actions press Turkic fronts.
Hart Endorses Maverick Candidacy In City Race
The endorsement shows independence of Lewis Maverick for fire and police commissioner amid machine opposition. Maverick, praised for integrity, business and military training, would run the department free of political control and push efficiency and practical city governance.
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Lewis Maverick
Gire
Flen
Maverick
Woth
Sam C. Belt
Afr
Harty
Lewis
Terhipa
San Antonio
Ukin
Nik
Sam
San Antonio to Host Largest Jewelry Store in State
Max Goodman of Lt. Mertzberg Jewelry Co announces expansion plans to create the city’s largest jewelry store. The new building on Houston Street will feature a 40 foot frontage, second floor manufacturing, and a ground floor rail for logistics. Watch repair and diamond department expansion are planned with additional departments.
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San Antonia
Max Goodman
Lt. Mertzberg Jewelry Company
iMouston Street
Ifouston Street
Peace prospects in Russia after abdication turmoil
The article describes the abdication of Emperor Nicholas II, his exile to a prison at Petrograd, and the transfer of power as officers and officials sign new documents. It notes a plebiscite plan for a new government and reports conflicts at Sveaborg as Russian forces retreat under Towerian defense.
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Germany
Russia
Micholas
Russi
Nicholas
Petatt
Ichalas
Mage
Ruszky
Riga
Bayon Fredricks
Narighkin
Otter
Rovermient
Michael Alexandravitch
Michael
Archael Alexandeosith
Republic of Russia
Ruch
Hitle
Nea
Sveaborg
Railroad strike postponed for 48 hours amid talks
Leaders including Warren Stone and L E B Sheppard say postponement agreed with presidential advisers. They warn that if no clear agreement by Monday evening the strike could resume as of 7 pm. Secretary Wilson declined comment during talks with railroad officials and union chiefs.
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Warren 8 Stone
Stheers
Stedelay
Aslo
L. EB. Sheppard
Rathway
Philadelphia
President Wilkes Aims to Avert Nationwide Railroad Strike
In a tense Washington session Secretary Wegules and mediators work toward a compromise to prevent a crippling railroad strike. White House officials cite strong support from national leaders and the pending Adamson law decision as key factors.
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Washington
J. G
Marel
Ala
Wade
Optimen
White House
Presidentia
Lancwit Wilson
Willard
Baltimore & Ghia
Gonthers
Ammican Federation of Labor
Cineles
Council of National Defense
Forckiys
Aetlen
Supreme Court
Debs
Quidy
Supréme Court
Lowe
Wilks
Leleprume Whail Parks
Lin
Baltimore Ohio workers walk out in nationwide rail strike
Pittsburgh area yards and several divisions from Pittsburgh to New Castle and Connellsville join a strike of more than a thousand Baltimore and Ohio rail workers. The walkout begins at 7 PM after failed efforts to halt the action. Train traffic is disrupted as officials scramble to contact chairmen and restore orders by morning.
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Pittsburg
Craitungy
Otier Emsores
Baltimore & Ohio Railrad
New York
Che
Baltimore & Ohio
Oelock
Ater
Pitsburg-New Castle
Pitts- Connullsville
Westwinks
Tinion
T Pitsburg
Lake Erie
Governors discuss rail strike preparedness at Lincoln League Club
Governors from New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware and others met with army officials to plan responses to a potential railway strike. Governor Whitman pledged swift action if needed after talks with rail executives and President Lewis Tavenn of the Hartford Railroad.
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New York
Charles & Whitman
Lincoln League Club
Ation
The
Lewis Taven & Martford Railrcad
Aswmbaugh
Huge
Townsend offBelaware
Harrington
Claryy Land
Leonard Wood
State Governors Prepare Militia Support and Rail Plan
Governors discussed readiness for a Caitread strike and the need for military supplies. They urged rapid federal aid to equip state militias and called for inventory of available equipment. A general plan to have railroads operated by state governments was noted as a possibility.
Bexar Road Bill Moves in Texas House
Representative Lange of San Antonio pushed a measure granting more authority to county commissioners for the Bexar County road system. Senator Bee previously backed the plan, and Judge Dy of San Antonio said he would press for final passage by Monday. Also, the two story state residence of George Joseph at 419 Lakeview Avenue was burned.
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Tex
Lange
San Antonio
House of the
Sonia
Bee Prevbllis
Bexar
Judea J
Tire
George Joseph
Lakevielenue
Wallace
Texas
Sisterdale
Confort Vir Waring
Ford
Rosert Starmann
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Pfew
Fyford
von Straye
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Wrath
Crockett
Peerless Light
Agh Gost
France
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Somme
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Oise
Prankfort-on-Mai
Stark
Sremier Briand
Gabinet
Trankfort-en-Main
Salonki
Chita
Entente
Orient
UJ. Hart
Hertzhera Jewelry Company
Houston Street
Teutons
Lane
Aliynys Optimistie
Wilson
Lane Ha
Betera
Agenert
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Mailroud
Mr. Wilson Vetleyes
Ugdy Stee
Ohio
Peg
Janterenes
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Musher's
Phe Shop
Bexar Road
Wallace Brothers Co
W. Commerce St
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