San Antonio School Board Debates Military Training Plan
The San Antonio board votes four to three to study introducing military training in public schools with the February term. Nat M Washer leads pro side. Mrs Leary opposes, joined by H C Evans and Charles Gerlach. A federation resolution against early adoption is filed. a cost and implementation report is ordered.
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San Antonio
Board of Education
Board
Superintendent of Schools
Nat M. Washer
E. W. McCamish
Emm Pizzini
Winchester Kelso
Dan Leary
H. C. Evans
Charles Gerlach
City Federation of Women's Clubs
Trena Maverick Green
J. T. Smith
Hannah Hirshberg
Federation
Equal Franchise Society
Washer
Ths
Green
Mr. Washer
Lig Board
Pttie
Fan Antonis
Uint
Howd
War Time Military Training Debate At Kansas City Board Meeting
Superintendent Charles Mee addressed the board Tuesday night regarding a National Superintendent Association report from the Kansas City meeting on compulsory military training. He urged ready adaptation as the nation moves toward war, pledging to administer military training in high schools as part of mobilizing resources. The text also details a Creek Nation lands sale in Oklahoma with 2500 acres of undeveloped land and town lots in Muskogee and Lee, offered under a deferred payment plan with specific bidding rules and residency requirements.
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Washer
Americas
Ameri
Joan
Wen Ol Wee
AbCamish
Solaby
McCamish
Charles Mee
Kanes City
National Superintendents Association
Kansas City
United States
Wilp
Agamons
Okwhulgee
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Muskower
Lee
Creek Nation
Tee
Vive Civilized Tribes
Mielogee
Cato Sells
Edward A. Withmas Dies After Abdominal Operation
Edward A Withmas dramatic editor of the New York Times and for years editorial writer of the morning newspaper died in a hospital after an abdominal operation. He was a learned student of British and American politics and aged 1? years.
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HY York
Edward A. Withmas
Dvamatic Erie
New York Times
Gueyt
AL Weber
Giitt
Mat Wewapaner
Ment
Mr. Withmar
Limormus
GRAIN ELEVATOR BURNS AND FIRE DAMAGES BROOKLYN SITE
A large grain elevator near J. W. Gessfrrgder and Son on the Brooklyn waterfront caught fire Tuesday night. The blaze caused extensive damage to adjoining buildings and threatened a large stock of grain valued around 700000 dollars. Fire crews fought the blaze through the night as nearby structures sustained heat and smoke exposure.
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J. W. Gessfrrgder and Son
Brooklyn
Married Via Wireless at Majestic Stirs Oceanic Scene
The Majestic features Married Via Wireless a whimsical play with Queenie Williams as lead. Three brothers built intricate stage machinery portraying waves diving whales and wireless signals, including a yacht deck set against night. The effect aims for a 1000 mile radiowave reach with adequate power.
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Oeeling
Chester
Queenie Williams
Majeslie
Navy records show Dunbar enrolled as ensign then dropped
William J. Dunbar, arrested in New York as a possible spy, was enrolled as an ensign in the naval reserve in New York until about two weeks ago. He claimed birth in St Tal and was born in Hamburg, Germany. After being dropped from the reserve, he sought to join the army and was arrested. He had secured his rating before a new rule required exams and commissions by the departments. He convinced authorities of his fitness when taking exams, but the disclosures that followed led to his removal.
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Wasilington
B.C
Navy Department
William J. Dunbar
New York
Naval Reserve
Dunbar
Naval Fee
St. Tal
Hamburg
Germany
Gallet
Incone
Jer
Caine
Sweden lands in Riga Gulf and battles near Petrograd
London dispatch notes Charles VI's Sweden army landed October 1 in the Gulf of Riga and defeated a Russian force near Navy 100 miles from Petrograd in 1700. A Cedar Wills horse sale set a world record at $47,500. Report also mentions a Belgian horse lampson and cotton mill strikes affecting workers.
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the Public Ledger Co
LONON
Charles VI
Sweden
Riga
Navy
Petrograd
Luvender
Lampson
William Crownover
Cedar Wills
Town
Pat
al Wits
Good
Ogden
Towa
Fisticuffs With Allies Scene in Wartime Dialogue
Fragmentary wartime reminiscence recounts frequent fists between American and British troops. Veterans describe overheard exchanges testing camaraderie, with one American recalling humor and a few scuffles as morale stories from early in the war. The piece questions whether words might have solved disputes.
Missouri Inuit Arrested in St Louis Warrant
A federal arrest warrant was issued yesterday for A. H. Steinbeck, promoter associated with the Republican headlight of union Ma. The case involves alleged irregular adstoriut at a panel equal to a Great Oil Corporation. A $20,000,000 Hale Petroleum Company is planned with S. I. Hale as president, merging Tripshanter Oil Gas and Kurcke Oil.
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Missouri
ST. Louis
Net
A.H. Steinbeck
Myuer
Union
Ooe
Ma Great ON Corporation
Tansas Cuny
Hale Petroleumn Company
Hale
Tripshanter Oild Gas Company
Kurcke Oil Company
Germans Fleeing to Holland Amid Frontline Turmoil
London dispatch reports a large exodus of German soldiers crossing into the Netherlands during August to September as Allied forces advance. Uncertainty grows over sustaining the war effort as desertions rise and morale sags, with guards and locals aware of the strain.
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Toni Thaeg Seevive
Antonie
Ledgue
Gonveght
Puble Ledger Gn
London
Staiard
German de Riors
Nuteh
Tia
United States
Holland
Watch-Dog of Health Black-Draught Liver Medicine Ad
Purifying tonic for liver and bowels marketed as a natural, vegetable remedy. Claims to ease Indigestion Biliousness Sick Headache Constipation and similar issues. Cites a Mt. Vernon Kentucky customer letter praising weight gain and improved digestion after use.
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Thedford
K. J. McKinney
Mt. Vernon
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