Six Divisional Training Camps Planned for Southern Department
A six camp plan in the Southern Department moves toward finalization by Brigadier General Morton’s board. A western site report is due, with Camp Wilson likely hosting one division. If one western site is chosen, five camps rise east of the Pecos for about 25 000 troops each, with winter training likely in the south.
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Southern Department
Morton
Parker
Greene
el Paso
Camp Wilson
Western Board
Arizona
New Mexico
Pecos River
Pecos
Texas
Oklahoma
South
National Guard
National Army
New Army Dirigible Leaves For Flight Trials
An Army dirigible marked D N 1 departs for a trial flight at a Florida aviation station as the service readies new airships for scouting duties. Dozens of Texas and Oklahoma sites bid for camps with General Parker to select the final locations, possibly placing two divisions near San Antonio. Cantonments and supply prep will follow site designation, with bids already sought for lumber and materials.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Parker
Pecos River
San Antonio
Leon Springs
Southern Department
Free lunch conflict sparks Chicago saloon ordinance debate
Liquor men urged passage of an ordinance banning free lunch in saloons before a Chicago health committee. Most charged the lunch is a tempering influence, while Michael Montague argued there is no free lunch and that banning it could boost whiskey sales after meals.
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Chicago
Council Committee On Health
Michael Montague
Demand Food Embargo in Copenhagen Workmen March on Parliament
A Copenhagen telegraph dispatch says Christiania workmen laid down tools and marched to the Parliament building to demand a prohibition on exporting provisions and the seizure of ships needed for food and raw materials. They also urged that no German ships be allowed into Norwegian ports claiming they carry food from Norway.
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London
Copenhagen
Christiania
Abolition of Clerkships Cuts House Committee Posts
The House ends clerkships for eleven committees. Representative Sanford of New York pushed the economy move. Starting July 1, affected secretaries will receive $2000 yearly plus their existing clerkship pay.
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Washington, D. C
House
Representative Sanford
New York
Japan Withdraws Gold From America Amid Speculation
Washington May 25. Japan is withdrawing gold from the United States at a rapid rate, about 35 million dollars since January 1, with further withdrawals expected. Officials doubt the move is fully explained by the balance of trade and consider allied governments’ munitions payments unlikely to account for the outflow. San Francisco gold stocks have fallen to a level prompting the government to shift transfer costs to those shipping gold east west, while retaining our enlarged wartime gold stock is seen as desirable. Treasury lacks power to ban exports and must redeem gold certificates.
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Washington, D. C
Japan
United States
San Francisco
Treasury
War economy and discipline sharpen East while West lags
Washington and Eastern cities run busy wartime activity while the West lags in strict economy. C Woods of the Vicksburg Shreveport & Pacific notes San Antonio’s military presence and urges more rigid thrift. He highlights the American Railway Association's wartime role and the Washington training camp for 2000 nurse trainees.
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C. “. Woods
Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pacific Railway
New Orleans
San Antonio
Woods
Southern Pacific Road
New York
Atlantic Seaboard
Mr. Woods
Mississippi River
American Railway Association
United States
National Council of Defense
Hugh Scott
General Scott
The Explosion and a Thirteen at a Table
The waiter in a 12 oysters order protests that twelve is standard as the scene opens. A calm reply follows about thirteen at a table. Moments later the explosion occurs, interrupting the exchange.
Leon Springs May Get Medical School
Washington May 25 official word says new army medical schools will be set up at Fort Riley Fort Benjamin Harrison Fort Oglethorpe and possibly Leon Springs to train doctors for mobilized war armies. Camps will each host 600 doctors with division work led by Cols Reynolds Glennan Munson Birmingham.
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Washington, D. C
Fort Riley
Kansas
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Fort Oglethorpe
Georgia
Leon Springs
Texas
Fred P. Reynolds
James B. Glennan
Edward L. Munson
Henry R. Birmingham
Medical Reserve Corps
National Guard
Medical Corps
Shoppers Buy Bonds in New York for Liberty Loan Week
Shoppers in New York stores have subscribed for over 1 million dollars in liberty loan bonds with salesmen at 25 booths predicting 1.5 million dollars for the week ending Saturday afternoon. Retailers plan a city wide campaign dubbed liberty loan week starting Monday with special attractions at large stores. Ten dollar participation certificates will convert five into a 50 dollar bond and be ready for delivery on Tuesday.
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New York
New Warehouse Law To Take Effect After Ninety Days
Austin Texas May 25 The new state warehouse law passed in the special session of the Thirty fifth Legislature will not take effect until 90 days after adjournment May 17. The law carries an emergency clause but no final roll call was recorded. It becomes effective when farmers begin to gin their cotton.
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Austin
Tex
Ferguson Eyes General Holiday For June Fifth Registration
Governor Ferguson weighs issuing a proclamation to designate Tuesday June 5 as a general state holiday when those of military age must register. Several Texas cities may declare the day a loyalty day.
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Austin
Tex
Ferguson
Terrell Enforces Saloon Closing
AustinTexas May 25 Comptroller Terrell with a Texas ranger returned from Galveston where he compelled a saloonkeeper to revoke a license to keep the saloon closed and ensure compliance.
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Terrell
Austin
Tex
Texas
Galveston
Saloon Man Faces Restraining Order in District Court
A restraining order is issued in district court prohibiting the saloon man from pursuing his occupation. The matter is set for hearing next Tuesday.
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Troller
Wichita County Approves 750000 Road Bond Item
Complete returns from yesterday's Wichita county election show 1648 votes for the 750000 road bond proposal and 421 against it. Petitions are ready for a 600000 bond election in Wilbarger county.
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Wichita County
Wichita Falls
Tex
Wilbarger County
Mrs. Ida Alderdice Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. Ida M. Alderdice wife of State Senator J M Alderdice died in Waxahachie Texas after nearly two months of illness following a paralysis stroke on March 31 The death was announced on May 25 at Waxahachie Texas where the senator and family resided.
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