Fare: Wage Increase Sought by San Antonio Traction Men
San Antonio traction workers petition for a six cent fare and wage hike aligned with War Labor Board scales used in Galveston and Houston. Company officials estimate higher wages and fuel costs could push operating expenses up by about 147000 yearly, risking losses without fare or rate adjustments. The council heard new data on costs and earnings, and will decide on both traction wage increases and pending gas electric rate requests.
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Department of
San Antonio Public Service Corporation
War Labor Board
E. H. Kifer
War. Labor Board
Galveston
Houston
Traction Department
San Antonio
Council Chamber
Commis' V'S
Bell
E. H. Long
Traction Company
Gas and Electric
Gas and Electric Department
Kifer
Gas and Electric and Traction
Death rumors swirl over Captain Ira Ogden fate
Mrs. Ogden has not received official word of Captain Ira Ogden of Twist Field Artillery 86th Division. A hospital letter hinted he may have died in action, but War Department casualty lists through October 15 show no confirmation. Relatives await official notice amid a citywide vigil and condolences from peers.
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Ira Ogden
Twist Field Artillery
Ogden
War Department
Teronleton, Brooks, Napier & Ogden
Preston Weatherred
Homer
T. Wilson
Wileson
Wilson
C. W. Ogden
Herbert Kokernot
Clem
Camp quarantine waits on improved conditions in city
No deaths at Fort Sam Houston Base Hospital since 8 o'clock Tuesday mowing. Morning report shows 975 patients total, the lowest since epidemic began October 1, indicating near stamp out. Officials expect quarantine to stay until San Antonio has firm control and no risk of recurrence. Recruits caused a brief uptick at Camp Travis, now under control.
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Fort Sam Houston
N. GC. A. Kellam
William H. Wilson
Southern Department
Kellam
San Antonio
A.W. King
Wilson
Questioning Texas Cavalry Status in Washington Dispatch
Telegraphic inquiry from Southern Department asks if the Texas Cavalry is drafted or merely called to border service for mobilization. Washington replies that the First and Second Texas Cavalry Brigades would be for service. if drafted, they could be used anywhere.
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Texas Cavalry
Washington
Southern Department
Hirst
Second Texas Cavalry
Akso and
Navy Civ
Washington, D.C
Fatima
Bsllevue-Stratforp
Philadelphia
Chicago
Haren Aston
N.Y
Cincinnati
Lisson
Horst Wittarp
MarsHatt Firth
Tatima
Orrrogas
Cuvs
West Point
Detroit
Louis
Shorenam
Washington, D. C
Asion Cup
Cleveland
Yare Civs
New York City
Patima
Mobilization orders reach Cavalry Training School officers
Brig Gen Wolters and Brig Gen McKill, commanders of First and Second Brigades, learn mobilization status for National Guard units. Officers at Leon Springs Cavalry Training School receive orders to assemble their formations by January 2 after holiday leave. Training school closed December 8.
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J. F. Wolters
Ing
H. McKill
Pexas Cavalry
Leon Springs
Hom
As Infantry
National Guard
Fliers to Assist At Football Games With Flying Exhibitions
Aircraft displays will accompany football games on Saturday November 15 and Sunday November 16 at Longue Park. Lieutenant John Burke leads aviation corps participation with fliers from Kelly Field and Brooks Field to perform formations and stunt flying during intermissions and before the ball games finish.
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Longue Park
J Ay McRondyy
Tieutenant
K. Burke
Aviation
United War Worker's Drive
Kelly Field
Brooks
Brooks Field
Ely’s Cream for Catarrh Restores Free Breathing
An advertisement claims Ely’s Cream opens nasal passages instantly by applying a small amount inside the nostrils. It promises rapid relief from catarrh, congestion, headaches, and breathing difficulties, urging readers to buy from their druggist.
Sleepless Nikhty at Washington State
Fragmentary OCR text mentions sleeplessness and Washington state with unclear dialogue. Names and events are obscured, but sounds like a brief local item or misread quotation.
Chauffeur Robbed in Livery District Assault
Willie Medina, a chauffeur, was struck with an iron spring and robbed of about 5 dollars and a gold water bottle while in a livery car. Detectives Green and Harris arrested a 21 year old white man, claiming to be a stagehand, on charges of robbery. The weapon used was the tip of an automobile spring, dropped near the scene in a vacant lot on Route Street. The victim escaped serious injury though his seat was bruised.
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Willie Medina
Green
Harris
Rote Reat
Help for Influenza and La Grippe Punchline Ad
An OCR fragment describes sudden onset of influenza or la grippe with nasal throat and lung effects. Foley’s Honey and Tar is pitched as a soothing coating for coughs, easing irritation and aiding breathing. The ad touts warmth and odoriferous relief and urges purchase.
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Ni Fischer
Funeral customs shift as Birmingham undertakers falter
The Birmingham undertakers face staff shortages due to wartime demands for front line manpower in France. Funeral practice among Birmingham’s working class historically required four black horses with ornate harness, but future funerals will limit to two per hearse, reflecting broader labor and resource constraints in manufacturing districts.
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Haas
Birmingham
Birminghan
Sloan's Liniment Ad Offers Quick Relief for Aches
An old-time ad touts Elonze Liniment for tired muscles and swollen joints. It claims rapid relief from sprains strains bruises and rheumatic pains with easy use and no staining. The product is sold in generous bottles at 60 cents and 1.20 dollars through druggists nationwide.
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Sloan
Oleg
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London
France
Reuter
Minneapolis
James Francis Sullivan
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Westchester County Hospital
Leslie M. Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
Town
United States
Charles A. Towne
John LE. Clem
Shieh
U. S. Army
G. W. Atkinson
Court of Claims of
H. J. Wagter
Pea Blvd
Africa
Tima
Jane
Dave
Corcenpdailenc
Eng
England
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