No General Rate Advance Sought by Eastern Railroads
Washington, Oct 17. Eastern railroads urge temporary freight relief from the Diverstite Comerce Commission, seeking general rate reductions while emphasizing need for faster relief. They list commodities including cement, brick, stone, and oils, hoping favorable action soon on petroleum, oil, and steel shipments amid ongoing carrier concerns.
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Washington, D.C
Diverstite
Comerce Commission
Emaly
Ashe
Rpmoval
Tullay
Conmissen
Ile
Suip
Siaponslan
Strom Wlibstiid Heat Remedy Promises Strength
A fragmented 19th century style notice touts Grave'n Twaterers Chill Tonle as a beverage claimed to fortify the old and young against intense heat. The language reads like a patent medicine pitch, asserting bodily improvement and systemic strengthening through regular use.
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Strom
Aunie Fine
Yurifion
Inquiry Into Fire Probes Kansas City Stockyards Disaster
Government agents audit the Kansas City stockyards blaze that wrecked a vast portion of the facilities. Investigators estimate about 750000 dollars in building damage and say fire department officers pursued an initial probe into probable causes as authorities continue to study the event.
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Kansas City
Plaza DE
Tyestork
Fire Department
Lloyd George Withdrew Libel Suit Over Air Raid Claims
London reports that Premier Lloyd George withdrew the libel action against Exchange Telegraph, the Daily News, and the Westminster Gazette after apologies and court costs. The case concerned publication that he left London during a raider alert, with the prime minister testifying about events at Charing Cross during the air raid.
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London
Lloyd Gebyze
Exchange Telegraph Company
Westminster Gazette
The
Daily News
London Times
Pselwt
San Antonio
Philadelphia
Ledgers
Comrie
Buble
Lford George
Charing Cross
General Robertson
Antiene
Calais
Charing Cross Station
Exchange ‘Telegraph
Star
Gazette
Roure
Hempel Enjoys Her Texas Trip Amid Opera Fame
Frieda Hempel of the Metropolitan Opera toured Texas with casual curiosity. She arrived yesterday, visited the zoo, hoped to see Villa and Mexico celebrations, and remarked on hotel guests and the musical welcome for her first Texas visit.
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Wss Hempel
Texas
Villa
San Antonis
Hor
Singer Miss Hempel Talks War and WorldAudience
Miss Hempel says she is an international singer and artist, travels widely, and avoids discussing war. She notes American audiences have been kind and praises the men in uniform. Brought to San Antonio by the Mozart Society under Arthur Claassen, she will perform with several numbers starting at 8:30 p.m. The doors close between numbers.
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Worth
Carolina
South Carolina
Georgie
New York
Kinks
Icha
Miss
Texas coal miners strike looms with talks in Fort Worth
Reports from Fort Worth Texas indicate key talks between John Wilkinson president of United Mine Workers District 21 and Tess coal operators are to begin. Proposals similar to Kansas City may be offered while operators say demands are unlikely and a broader Texas strike could follow. Government to intervene if strikes threaten fuel supply.
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TORT
Win& Pavifiy Coal
Washington
Th. C
Garfield
John 7. White
United Mine Workers
Ohio
Dndiana
Garlleht
Pattheugng
Kav
Sitike
Soulwester
Alesander Howat
District 11
United Mine Workers of Americ and
Jeader
Wiliera
Gove Tratelers
Devon
MAY GET NEGRO OFFICERS
Information at Camp Travis suggests Uncre will station pesco and officers at the cantonment, while Missouri Kansas Texas Railway says a group of Negro officers from Des Moines and Camp Dodge may arrive soon. Camp Travis officials doubt the report, noting the officers may be instructors rather than commissioned, amid shifting War Department orders and telegrams dictating potential arrivals.
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Camp Travis
Pesco
Cantonment
Missouri, Kansay & Texas
Notte Erp
Des Moines
Jaws
Camp Dodge
War Department
Openly Auditorium Set for Opening Night at Camp Travis
The formal opening of Openly Auditorium at Camp Travis is planned for Thursday evening with a production titled Chimes of Normandy by a company of twenty five, supported by an ensemble. This National Triangle Chautauqua event marks the first of several weekly Triangle productions. The Army Young Men's Christian Association sponsors announce modest admission, while capacity and facilities are highlighted.
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Christan Ansociation
Camp Travis
Normandy
Thw
Travis
Red Triangle
Army Young Men
Ta Canton
Pioneer Louise Tengy Dies After Long Life in Texas
Mrs Louise Tengy wife of Nic Tengy died Wednesday at their 8250 Crockett Street residence. A New Braunfels pioneer who came from Kolon Prussia in 1854 with her parents, she later moved to San Antonio. Survived by husband and nine children, four grandchildren, two sisters and three brothers. Funeral Thursday at 4 oclock from home with burial in City Cemetery. Also obituary notices mention the deaths of Adolph Blosreht and infant Alphonsa Van Ness with funeral services and local burial plans.
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Crockett Street
New Braunfels
Henry Plumeyer
Kolon
Prussia
San Antonio
Nic Tellys
Anna Tenge
Mary Zipp
Louise Fesi
Adele Muecfer
Juttus
Nie Ja
Thomas, Wittant
Edward Tenge
Gas City
Bing
Zimanag
Mary Yeager
Austin
Britt
Henry
Otto Plumeyer
New Brauntele
Oclesk
Pui Hein
City Cemetery
Ted
Wolock
Hils
P. W. Ferguson
South Preva Street
Georgia
Hat
Iredale
Texas
San Anitonio
Th Wo Lindsey
N, Firs
Houston
J. A
Cipro
Merguson
Morguson
Deioting
Alphonse, van Ness
Alphonsa van Ness
San Attulo
Hin “Wie
South Laredo Berea
Elein
Croo- Min
An Ness
George van Ness Sr
George Vat Nes Trey
Mary Morrisnnd
Mas Silvie Vin Ness
Ban Ant
Two Men Held After Auto Collision Case
Two men were arrested in the city jail on a Tuesday afternoon following an automobile incident. Probation officers George Ripe and James Winslow led the investigation that spanned nearly a week. A 13 year old was involved, with the case centering on forged documents and suspected fraud. The two men, both reportedly married, face charges as the investigation continues.
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Spe
Dutice
Syritlng
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Alamo Plaza
Florsheim— Nattleton— and Watson Standard Shoes
Chauttewr
Telia
SAN Antonio Printing CO
Soledad
Crockett
L. B. Clegg
W. F. Sibert
Franz ©. Groos
V. Pris
Dollar Auto Livery
Dodge Bros
Lloyd. George
Waltys
Surrey
Jeft
Downing Street
Star Hd
Stephins
Witsmn
Lloyd George
Liord George
Shelan
Prince
Woolwich
Antilions of
Peaple
Southwest
Chilago
W. Upnany
Mey
Katy
Be Mayer
Camp Ravks
Lose Teng
Pioneer
Louise Tengy
Nic Cenge
Adolph Blosreht
Adolph Blanch
Ian Blanchl
South
Poros Streii
Heart of Mary Church
Mars, Louise Tengg
Buelley-faring Undertaking” Co. Automobile
Adly
Poplin
Serge
Paul Jones
PO Cy Reliab
Miele
Uth Loop
Tie Eages
Grant Funy
Linda
Bailey Gays
W. Hehertz
West Crater
Ote GE
J. Ts Welly
Oule Street
ML Bailey
Bossbury Avenue
Wood
Pollea Wednesdiy
Sterling Beverage
Wagner
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