American Airmen Battle for France
Paris reports twenty three American airmen of the American Flying Corps in France. Lieutenants Thaw, Prince, and Cowdin lead missions along the French line with observers aiding two German aircraft downed. The corps opens a base on Rue de Ponthieu as part of early cooperative air efforts.
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Paris
Mt Chanyne
Thor Willisin 'Phaw
Pitsburg
Si Keant Eliott C. Cowdin
Newt
Tn Milagin
Sehoal
Francs
American Flying Corps
Uy Juat
Rue de Ponthieu
Thaw Ant
Prince
Cowden
Cowdin
Frejen Military Administration Sues American Volunteers
The Frejen military administration files a lawsuit against American volunteers alleging obstruction of operations. The case seeks remedies for actions that hinder military efforts and questions the volunteers’ legality and authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frejen Military Administration
Witness fees blocked for Austin habeas corpus trial
Thirteen witnesses who testified in the habeas corpus hearing of Tex party Dauney White in Austin are barred from collecting fees due to no statute authorizing witness payments in misdemeanor cases. The comptroller and state legal department say no lawful method exists to pay these claims, which relate to a challenge to the permanent warehouse law now before the Court of Criminal Appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin, Tes
Austin
Dauney White
Court of Criminal Appeals
Afhielal
Attorney Generals Department
Hese Jaime
Demartmant Les
Whitsteen
Permanent Warehouse Inn
Many Matters Up for Hearing by Commission
The Railroad Commission schedule lists numerous propositions for its Tuesday docket, October 12, focused mainly on cancellation of special rates for various commodities and readjustment of freight rates. Testimony from the long hearing in Dallas has concluded, and the commission will now deliberate. railroads may pursue federal court action if rates are rejected.
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Austin
Tex
Mallroad Commission
Sun Central
St. Loure
Brownsville & Mexico
Benmont
Sour Lake
Gulf
Rude & Sunta
Lasunne Express
Texas & Paclile
K. & T. Paints
Fort Wort
Denver City
Allway
Trinity & Brazos Valley
Texas & Pacific Railway
State of Texas
Lutkin Fantry & Machine Company
Hotatan
Enet & Wrest Texas Hairassay Company
Avery
Houston
Lufkin
Thoustes & Bragoe Valley
B.A. & AP. Railway
Morrill
St. Louis Southwestern Railway
Houston & Texas Central Railroad Company
Paint Rock
Y. Rail
Cay
Ag Aie
Nevada
Railroad Commission
Avatii
Dallas
Kent Mbi
Butt
Destructive Fire at Martindale Damages Local Stores
A major blaze destroyed the Martindale bank and dry goods building owned by George Martindale & Son in Martindale. Firemen from Martindale and Lockhart battled the eight mile run, using 20 000 gallons of water to keep others from burning as four buildings were saved with slight damage.
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Ban Margos
Tex
Aielief
George Marthiale & Solis
Marindale
San Marcos
Trome
Derek Sade
Maroons
Lockhart
Ban Marcas
Smith
San Margos
Pledge Aid for Port Arthur College Plea Succeeds
Rev John W Munther and J A Price urged support for Port Arthur College at Trinity Methodist Church. A church board meeting followed and 1050 dollars was pledged to the college as part of a Gulf Conference effort to raise twenty to fifty thousand dollars. Mrs John W Gates previously contributed an amount through an aunt. The church drive continues with further fundraising planned.
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Port Arthur College
John W. Munther
Liwa
Board of Education
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
J. A Price
Gulf Conference
John W. Gates
Gates
Women Speak Highly of Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Testimonies from Mrs Annis Cameron of Swan Creek Michigan and Mrs Charles Paws of Kennebage Maine praise Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Sonorio Wash for relief from fatigue weak female health and renewed energy. Letters show satisfaction and intent to recommend widely.
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Swan Creek
Annis Cameron
Te. F. D
Michigan
Hebron
Lydia B. Pinkhara
Sive
Charles Paws
Pinklin Medicine, Co
Community pledged toward Gates endowment drive
Citizens pledge funds toward an education endowment at a church in Port Arthur. A total of 9000 has been pledged with 7009 raised, leaving the remainder to be released from 40 charges in the conference. Subscriptions must be received by December 15 to secure the Gates endowment. After the meeting, church women greeted the ceremony and conversation varied as plans moved forward.
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Bort Arihue
Gates
Hoxdun
Publisa da America
England
Ite
Anfonse
Eng- Jang
Kidney Trouble Warning From Overeating Authority
The notice urges Americans to guard against kidney trouble from rich foods and overwork of kidneys. It promotes four ounces of salts dissolved in water as a remedy, claiming to neutralize acids and ease bladder and back symptoms.
French Asking How Long Will It Last
Paris debates how long the war will endure with German resistance seen as firm. Analysts say defeat could topple the Hohenzollerns, the Kaiser ready to mobilize all men, while French experts vary on length from months to years and hinge on Germany's resources.
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Paris
England
Germany
M. Epsile
Bontrotis
Prenzt Academcy
Stephen Fichon
Eat
Derony
Jean Finot
Russia
Poland
Crew Goes Insane Aboard Dutch Herring Drifter
Grim relations report a Norwegian steamer sighted a derelict Dutch drifter named Dubherage, its crew maddened at sea, three men killed, captain and crew rescued by a Norwegian vessel and brought to the Humber in apparent distress.
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Grimsby
Scarboroush
Huelading
Humber
Cleanses Complexion Claims From 19th Century Ad
An old newspaper fragment touts a facial cream promising clear skin by removing pimples blackheads eczema and greasy stains. It claims fast results with a large bottle priced at 54 cents and highlights its dependability from Zeno Cleveland.
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Zeno
Cleveland
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U. S
Railroad Bureau
Taylor’ Grain & Elevator Company
East & West Texas Railways Company
Srain
Texas Lines
Galveston
el Paso
San Antonia
St. Lauia
Texas
Martindale
Trinity Moe
Charen
Arthur College
Chest Rogers
Uncle Sam
SAN Antonio Music CO
West
Commerce Street
Kaiser
Dynasty
Biimg
Sue
Sutherland Springs
Sieday
Brackenridge Park
River Avenue
San Antonio
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