Army plan to strengthen U S defense eyed in Senate talks
Senator George E. Chamberlain heads to Washington to align on army reorganization and defense plans before Congress opens. He says preparedness is for defense, not war, and cites unpreparedness against India and others as a concern. Elks dedicate new building in Austin with $80,000 cost, ceremony set for October 29.
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Portland
Ore
George E. Chamberlain
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Washington
Chamberlain
Congress
Elks
Austin
Tex
Sinking of Admiral Hamelin by Austrian submarine sparks alarm
Reports from Paris and Austin detail a maritime disaster and local deaths. The steamship Admiral Hameline, under government requisition, was torpedoed and shelled by an Austrian submarine, with 71 missing or dead and six wounded. Survivors were aided by a French torpedo boat and an English hospital ship. Also noted are a Texas death in Austin and a November peace-officers meeting in Halatoma City to discuss crime suppression.
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Paris
Zie Marselier
Petit Journal
Eugene Pereire
Admiral Hamelne
Havas
Admiral Hameline
Hamelin
Alleged Partition Plan for United States in Diplomatic Message
A curiously drafted communication, delivered to the Havas Agency, outlines a claim that wartime powers proposed dividing the United States among Britain France Germany and other nations. It lists proposed territorial allocations by region, including Canada to France and much of the American Midwest to Germany, with a free Panama Canal and imperial crown-domain consolidation. The piece notes the plan as visionary and likely fiction, suggesting counterclaims about its feasibility.
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Anverlon
Nist
United States
Samos
Ieura
Joan
New Inland
Virginia
North
Bath Carmina
Georgia
Florida
France
Canada
Louisiana
Mississlpgi
Alabama
Ark
Oregon
Loper
California
St Arts Guia
New Mexico
Pack of
Texas
Husain
Alaska
Panama Canal
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Washington
Montana
Wyoming
Idaho
Utah
Colorado
Europe
Poland
Fleets to Make Attack New Lunson In Conn
A hostile fleet attack on forts guarding the entrance to Long Island Sound began late yesterday as part of army and navy maneuvers and was expected to end today. The outcome hinges on whether the destroyers and mine planters succeed in breaching fire forts and landing troops. no final report will be known until umpires report. Also announced is the 100th birthday of financier William Wallace Spence of Baltimore, who long aimed to live to 109.
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New Luonson
Long Island Sound
de Stroyers
Baltimore
Ort
Ham Wallace Sneke
Spence
Vast Army of Anecdotes Promises Health and Wealth
A garbled public notice urges readers to join a one month program promising health and vitality. It claims a “vast army” will benefit, touts wealth and enjoyment, and mentions doctors and headaches as symptoms. The piece lists dubious endorsements and a single bottle claim, with suspect names and unclear origins.
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Fondepouig
Masonic Temple in Washington Is Opened
The Masonic Temple in Washington D C was dedicated with elaborate ceremonies. Distinctive architecture and Phoenician inscriptions adorned the facade as dignitaries from multiple jurisdictions attended. The event featured high ranking Scottish Rite officials and a formal presentation of the temple to the Sovereign Grand Commander.
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Masonic Temple
Washington
Vinal Tonic Promises Strength Against Anemia
San Antonio readers hear a testimonial praising Vinal Tonic for overcoming weakness and anemia. A unnamed husband notes rapid improvement after starting one bottle, then continued recovery after four bottles. The ad lists multiple pharmacies and retailers in Philadelphia and surrounding areas as sellers.
Mexican escapes from Corpus Court
In Corpus Christi Sheriff Wright reports no trace of Emilio Sopra, the Mexican inmate who escaped from the district court on Saturday. He slipped through a door screen, leaped 80 feet to the ground from the 11th floor, and fled unseen by人员 in the courthouse. Sopra, convicted October 12 on burglary charges, faces seven years in the penitentiary. Also noted is plans for the Farmers and Business Men's Annual Banquet in Austin with hopes of 100 farmers and 100 business leaders attending.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Wright
Emilio Sopro
Sapro
Hopkins
Supra
New County Court- House
Sopra
Glen A Falal
Austin
Get
Austin Chanchen of Commerce
Driskill
Travis County
Fragmentary report on a late night fire case in Woe
A partial, garbled account describes a mysterious incident in which a cigarette ignition reportedly halted a broader blaze. The text mentions individuals linked to a house fire, with confusion over names and locations.
Revival Ends as Two Churches Cite Joint Campaign
The revival campaign conducted by Menno Rapist Churches in Texas concludes after two weeks with a joint rally and baptisms. Rev. E. P. West of Weatherford and Rev. B. Blaylock of Dallas preached for First Church and Park Avenue Church respectively. Numerous church applications are being received for Texas National Guard muster. The guard now comprises one brigade with stringent company requirements and ongoing weed-out of underperforming units.
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Tex
Cuma
Wftserndon
Dev
E. P. West
Weatherford
Park Avenue
Bb, Blaylock
Dallas
Adjutant General's Department
Texas National Guard
Pioneer Henry Cain Dead in Austin Texas
Henry Cain, 8 Pioneer resident of Austin, died at his son-in-law E. T. Deats home on San Antonio Street. Born in Ireland, he came to the United States in 1861 and lived in Austin most of his life. He is survived by his wife and five daughters, including Jeanita T. Deats and Mrs. F. J. Bobn.
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Sim Massey
Astin
Tex
Ad Lasaey
Iwi
West ‘Hivey-Fifth Street
Texas
Austin
Song
C. A. Montgomery
CW. Montgomery
Treach
Henry Cain
E. T. Deats
San Antonio
Devedent
Ireland
United States
Cain
Pingel
LM. Mulker
Des. E. Austin
Jeanita T. Deats
F. J. Bobn
War Department
Many Kinds of Rheumatism One Sure Mode of Treatment
An advertisement argues rheumatism including sciatica and lumbago is cured by S. S. S. a blood tonic purifier from KS Co Atlanta. It claims to remove uric acid and impurities, purifying blood and revitalizing nerves, with testimonials of thousands relieved and complete recovery through the tonic.
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KS. & Co
Atlanta
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