Bullard Defends American Army in Clash With Clemenceau
General Robert Lee Bullard replies to Georges Clemenceau and critics of the American war effort in France. He recalls leadership, argues Clemenceau’s attacks misstate facts, and defends Allied cooperation from Meuse Argonne battles to high command.
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Robert Lee Bullard
America
A.fe. F
France
Georges Clemiesncean
Atlantic
Clamerceas
Marshal Foch
Raymond Poincara
Wartin
Third American Army
Meure-Argonne
Second Armerican Army
Pershing Stands Firm Against Rapid US Replacements
In 1917 General Pershing refused to rush American troops into battle prematurely, insisting the United States would deploy an army worthy of the people before sending troops. He and allied leaders valued building a strong fighting force over rapid replacements, a stance praised by Clemenceau as strength of character and vision.
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Earl Reeves
Armerseant
Cremenseau
Foch
Clemenceau
Tair
Fox
America
Pershing
Ares
Amile
Paris
Chnamouc
Wershing
Vng
United States
Mentha Falec
Entsig St Pershing
Dershing
France
Benta Pershing
Joffre
Wilson
Frence
Fershing
London
Clemencray
Pershing Aids French Press Criticism and Allied Strategy
A historical account describes persistent French and American criticism of General Pershing’s leadership as Allied forces prepared for battle in World War I. It notes press sentiment, the pace of American deployment, and the moral impact of the American expeditionary force on France.
AmericanMobilization in France and the Pershing Dilemma
The narrative recalls Clemenceau and American delays in aiding France during 1918. It describes Pershing’s insistence on avoiding Allied troop transfers, Britain’s shift to land 100000 troops monthly, and the secret mobilization that built American divisions. It notes training, transport, and command of over half a million troops by September 1918, with reflections on morale and historical portrayal.
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France
Lord George
Lershing
Meuse Ard
Argonne
It Worked Through Improvised Frontline Traffic
Swarms of workmen carved stones and filled shell craters to create a roadbed that had to be rebuilt constantly. Traffic was so heavy that a continuous block system and telegraph signals guided vehicles day and night. Drivers wandered the route as tank and truck convoys moved, improvising beyond textbook plans. The narrator notes uncertainty about future command and outcomes.
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Son- Hondas
Ambheay
Bec
Clemenceau At Front Bul Rare War Memoir
A fragmentary World War I reminiscence recounts Clemenceau at the Meuse Argonne front with French and American units in a pivotal battle. It notes Allied forces advancing, divisions under Gohnkhite and Lownmerall, and a supply route through a treacherous morass near Montezeville as a demoralizing German retreat ends.
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Meuse-Argoons
Clemenceau
George Bell
Eishtieth
Gronkhite
L. Hines
Ted
Old Fires
Lownmerall
Dram Monteze Ville Acreea
Dion's Land
Gertouns
Runge Nordheim Tornado Survivors Hospitalized After Devastation
Survivors from Runge Nordheim disaster arrive at Rohere DB Green hospital after a tornado tore through Karnes county. The Red Cross reports 27 killed and 52 injured in Runge, with property losses nearing a million. Donations exceed 1550 toward a 10,000 goal for Texas relief. Albert Evans notes widespread destruction in surrounding counties.
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Runge Nordheim
Warnes
Green
San Artogio
Francisco Iiltrreal
Hilatia Merrera
Nattie Mavhost
Eddie
Alfred Machost
Ramon Verrera
Hay Waltersdorff
Delfing Herrera
Subien Villarreal
Fears
Demona Villarreal
Harry Richmond
American Red Cross
Stork Ab Runge
Nordin
Richmond
Richmons
Karnes
Rtichmond
Red Cross
Joss Mwauling
Texas
The
Nouglag King
Soluniay
Luling Foundation
American Rei Cross
Oppenheimer Building
King
Albert Evans
Mid-Western
Frost
Hit, Navarra
Annig
Tariff Measure Face Fateful Conferees Deadlock
Washington reports a heated conferees meeting over the Sawot Hawley tariff bill. Democratic insurgents demand limits on presidential power to adjust rates, while administration and lenders oppose. The stalled talks threaten final passage of the entire measure.
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Cmocean
Washington
Amy
Democrate Sed
Senate
Recluse Sought in Navy Girl's Death
Washington police seek an aged hermit in Arlington County as a person of interest in the death of Mary Loker, a Navy department worker found four weeks ago. The FBI and cavalry units joined the search for the elusive suspect connected to the murder inquiry.
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Remat Aereice
Waslington
D. C
Mer
Armer
Arlington County
Mary Loker
Washington
Two Arrested as Alien Smugglers
Two men were arrested on immigration suspicion after officers stopped a vehicle near a port of entry. Authorities reported they were attempting to transport foreign nationals illegally, with ongoing investigations into the smugglers' networks and links to the operation.
Police Fight Rebel Movement in India
A London dispatch reports Indian rebel activity as Mahatma Gandhi's independence movement faces armed resistance across Veena India. The account notes a fortnight after the premier's visit, with Clemenceau's remarks shaping scrutiny of security and political threats during ongoing unrest.
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India
London
NSO
Paatera
Forewarned gamblers avoid arrest in San Antonio raid
San Antonio observers report a Friday night tip led to police raids on about a dozen gambling locations on the west side. Chief Deputy Sheriff Charles F. Peters announced felonies would be pursued against operators unless closures stop. Despite coordinated efforts, officers found no violations at the sites and returned to headquarters, as many resorts reportedly shut down.
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San Antonso
Bunday
Sheriff's Department
Bherit Alfonso Newlop
T’rerson
Gnids
Underworld
Qecard
Charles F. Peters
Hewequare Ters
S P.m
West Side
Peters
Altoraty
Plaka
Fredericksburg Doctor in Coma After Polo Accident
Fredericksburg Tex August report says Dr Felix Keidel remained unconscious eight hours after a bone fell on him during polo practice. Surgeons note he may not regain life, and comrades who used artificial respiration for three hours await further word on his condition.
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Fredmmicesburg
Tex
Felix Keldel
Phisk Tinos
Teday
Keidel
Endurance Flight Record Attempt Planned at Roosevelt Field
An endurance record attempt is planned for May 25 at Roosevelt field. The effort uses a rope ladder and parachute to break the 420 hour record currently held by the St Louis Robin.
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Newy
Roosevelt Field
St. Louis
Mrs. Mary Goetz Dies at Residence in San Antonio
Mrs. Mary Goetz, 57, native of Germony, longtime resident of the area, died at home at 614 East Josephing Street. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at St. Cecilia Catholic Church. She is survived by two daughters, several sons, two sisters, and five brothers.
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Germony
East Josephing Street
Fuviersl
Mondesitk
Goetz
Messames Ainty Foreston
Sepsie Brown
Otte’ F. Goetz
Houston
Ernest Gotz
San Anteclo
William Goetz
Converse
Tienre Sherman
AleDonna
Mra
Crescentia Jener
San Antonio
Mayer
Barliner
Pete
John Maser
Ajax Mayer
Stlmu Snd
Ernest Mayer
Cunseree
Institute Adopts New Criminal Code Changes
Institute adopts a new criminal code with major reforms. The American Law Institute advocates allow defendants to waive jury trials in all capital cases and permit verdicts by juries with fewer than unanimous deliberations in non capital cases.
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Institute
Aiept advertisements These New Salts Are Wonderful
A short item notes advertisements touting new salts as wonderful with brief commentary. The piece references comment by a woman and a man, signaling gendered reactions to the claims. The tone resembles a local paper’s concise ad roundups and reader reactions.
Rejuvenating Salta Pills Promise Energy and Lifelong Vitality
An editorial style ad claims KaVro Salta tablets boost activity and vitality. It touts weight loss, improved digestion and general well being from a half teaspoon in water each morning, asserting health benefits for stomach liver kidneys and a youthful drive to live fully.
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Salta
Sommere Deux Siaten
600 Retailers Set for Plaza Hotel Meeting
Nearly 600 members of the Bon Antonin Henni Merchants Association will attend its annual meeting at the Plaza Hotel on Thursday May 16. Principal speakers include Hernan H Ochs B T Tayb golier will be the tonetmaster and invitations have been sent to merchants in New Braunfels San Antonio Luling Lackhart Seguin Frederickburg Uvalde and Pearsall. Attendance prizes and program details were announced by secretary Grasso.
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Bon
Antonin Henni
Mgsoriation
Plaza Hotel
Adit Grasso
Secretars
Hernan H. Ochs
B. T. Tayb' Golier
Grasso
Henry Hirshberg
New Hrausfelz
San Alareos
Luling
Lackhart
Seguin
Frederick
Woman Injured When Auto Crashes on South St Marys
Mrs A W Lovell of Stratford Court sustained injuries in a collision on South St Marys Street when the other driver swerved to avoid a crash. She was taken to Robert B. Glenn Hospital for treatment while the other occupant, Fry, reported no injuries.
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Lovell
Stratford Court
Jalurad Cateran
Bert Cabernabeil
South St Mary's Street
Ont
Elde
Fry
Robert B. Gren Heapitel
Fits Ereee Booklet From Simp son Co Cleveland
A fragmented advertisement cites a medical pamphlet tied to Dr. BS Simp son Co located at 1BS0 VW 44th in Cleveland. It mentions conditions such as Holopsy Fire Falling sickness and Convirialona and asks readers to write for a prescription. The odd wording and garbled text suggest an old, unreliable medical offer.
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BS. Simpson Co
Cleveland
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