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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1918

Page

6

Cabell in San Antonio Reviews Nogales Incident

Brig. Gen. De Rosey C. Cabell, commander in the Arizona district, spent Wednesday in San Antonio in conference with Maj. Gen. Willard A. Holbrook about the Nogales dispute. He will report to the chief of staff in Washington Thursday and then return to Douglas, Arizona after meeting with Gen. Marsh. The Nogales trouble was viewed as a focal issue with no further trouble anticipated. A. N. Beekman, 78, dies at home on Denver Boulevard. Funeral Friday, burial at Mixon Burial Park. widow and children survive.

de Rosey C. Cabell Arizona San Antonio Willard A. Holbrook Southern Department Nogales Ariz Washington Douglas Marsh General Cabell San Anto Nhe Holbrook Col William '. Johnston A. N. Beekman Denver Boulevard Mixston Tia Qtrs. J. 0

Skeletons of Division Unit Forming At Camp Travis

The 18th Division continues steady formation though no commanding general has reached headquarters yet. Colonels James Hrier and Alexander M. Wetherill lead infantry and staff, with skeleton units of artillery organized and recruits arriving daily at Camp Travis to form the nucleus of the 218th Signal Battalion and the 1sth Sanitary Train. Equipment is adequate for the 16 week training plan as conversions from cavalry to artillery proceed and motorization remains pending.

James H.rier Alexander M. Wetheril 218Th Meld Signal Battalion Camp Travis C. A. Garrett QR. G. Forsythe W. M. Gallagher 218Th Wield Signal Battalion William L. Little Themen Fort Riley Vasp 1Sth Field Artillery T. Sk. Merrill 6Grd Iith Field Artillery Brigade S. McP. Rutherford 62Nd F. A Edward P. Orton 54Th F. A Colone C. 8 Ware Field Artillery Holth Field Artillery Camp Zachary Taylor Ixy School of Fire Fort Sil

Nineteen NCOs Promoted to Second Lieutenant at Camp Travis

Nineteen non-commissioned officers of the Witch Infantry at Camp Travis have been promoted to second lieutenant. Promotions become effective August 7 and assign officers to vacancies in the 35th Infantry or the 165th Foot Brigade. Names include sergeants from Companies A, B, C, D, G, H, K, T, and Headquarters, plus sergeants from the Supply and Travelers units.

Witch Infantry Camp Travis 35Th Infantry 165Th Foot Brigade Ernest B. Applegate Michael BE. Connelly BB. Kergt Joseph McDonnoll Norgt George HM. O'Brien Wiley J. Elliott John W. Loves Himer F Davis Lyn Shepherd Edward Clyde B." Haley Wagoner Redman R. Granzow

Ples Butler Ranch Sold to Ed Rachal in Texas Deal

In San Antonio negotiations Ed Rachal, a renowned rancher, bought the old Ples Butler ranch spanning Hidalgo, Starr and Brooks Counties from Riley Allen of New York for 235000 dollars. The 40000 acre grazing property, already leased to Rachal, will remain a ranch with a well stocked cattle herd. The sale marks a major postwar ranch transaction amid rising cattle prices and scarce good land. Also today, Capt Frank Williamson's West Woodlawn Avenue home sold to Ivan F Vick for 10000 dollars.

San Antonio Ed Rachal Istockman Ples Butler Hidalgo Starr Brooks Riley Allen New York Rachal Southwest Frank Williamson West Woodlawn Avenue Ivan F. Vick

Obituary Notice for Sallie DuPree and Others in City

Sallie DuPree, 53, died Thursday at 5:30 am at 2712 South Ores Street. Native of Waco, she resided in San Antonio ten years. survived by husband Oscar DuPree, son Freddy DuPree, two brothers Payton Layne of Oklahoma City and Jules Payne of Blum, Texas, and two sisters Mrs. R. T. Cabeen of Beaumont and Mrs. Houston Murphy of Fort Worth. Funeral at 11 am from Ludwig Undertaking Co. with Rev. J. C. Bell. interment in cemetery No. 1. Also: Charles Lange, 53, died at 7:30 am at 419 Ash Street. retired US Army sergeant after 30 years with the Sixteenth Cavalry. survived by widow and two children. Funeral Saturday from residence. interment in National Cemetery. James Castillo, 34, died Tuesday night in local hospital. formerly dairy company employee. survived by no known relatives. Funeral Thursday at Riebe Undertaking Co. church service by Rev. Meteher. interment in cemetery No. 1. Funeral directors: Porter Loring, 206 Jefferson St. Hagg & McCollum, Avenue C and Pecan.

Sallie DuPree South Ores Street Waco Texas San Antonio Oscar ‘Ti, DuPree Freddy-Dubree Payton Layne Oklahoma City Jules Payne Blum R. T. Cabeen Beaumont Houston. Murphy Fort Worth Ludwig Undertaking Company J. C. Bell Charles Lange Ash Street James Castillo Riebe Undertaking Company Father Meteher St. Mary

Greeks to be called into American army in WWI

More than 300000 Greek citizens in the United States will be enrolled in the American armed forces under a Salonika London agreement. Greeks in Greece may be called into the Greek army. San Antonio Greeks face a choice between joining the American army or returning to Greece to enlist. Some reserve officers and enlisted men have already entered the U S Army. The agreement, officials say, simplifies the issue for Greek communities.

United States Salonika London America Greece San Antonio Othera

Texas colleges listed for army training locations

Washington Sept 5 The War Department released Texas institutions accepted as Army training colleges. Enrollees 18 or older will receive 80 monthly pay including uniform, board and equipment with potential officer commissions. Schools include Simmons Abilene Southwestern Georgetown Sam Houston Normal Huntsville Agricultural and Mechanical College College Station Texas Christian Fort Worth North Texas Normal Denton Rice Institute Houston Meridian Meridian Austin Sherman Austin. Applications from other colleges are pending approval.

Washington TD. G War Department Texas Army Training Gore Texas Xehoola Simmons College Abilene Southwestern University Goeorgetown Sam Houston State’ Normal Rehoal Huntaville Agricultural & Mechanica College College Station Texas Christian University Fort Worth North Texas State Normal Penton Rice Institute Houston Meridian College Meridian Austin College Sherman

Literary Monuments to Make American Patriotism

A Minnesota scholar lists about thirty essential American works and songs under the heading Literary Monuments to Make American Patriotism. The guide includes the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Federalist Papers selections, speeches by Clay Henry Calhoun Webster Sumner, and many more, aiming to shape patriotic knowledge through key texts and lyric pieces.

Calhoun Patrick Henry Benjamin Franklin Burton Henry Clay Webster Sumner Garrison Wendell Phillips Grads Bryan John Hay Edward Everett Beecher Lincoln Watson Stowe Uncle ‘Yom Grant Mrs. Howe Dr. Hale Wister Whittier, Holmes, Longfellow

Commemoration and American Ideals in 19th Century Verse

A fragmented list of poets and works including Lanier Brownall Nickuer Joaquin Miller Lowell Whitman Twain Jackson and others. The text discusses teachers adapting poetry and songs such as My Country to fit educational aims and to instill patriotism and American ideals.

Kimerson Bryant Lanier Brownall Nickuer Joaquin Miller Lowell Walt Whitmath Marl Twain Huckleberry Finan Tom Suyger Mississippi Helen Hunt Tackson Ramon Nervier Hangwill

Personal Mentions From Austin to Houston Hotels

Journal notes several individuals staying at major hotels including O Av Stubbs of Austin at the Menger J A Mathews of Uvalde at the Gunter and G W Childress of Fort Worth at the St Anthony Also listed are D G Galtlagher of Houston and W M Imbodan of Alto among guests at the Menger and Anthony Other names include 3 B Foster of Denison Lanter or Miller of Beeville and Smith of Houston with guests Mrs I Moore and Miss Evelyn Moore of Titeredo among the attendees at the Gunter and Menger

Av Stubbs Austin Menger J. A. Mathews Uvalde Gunter Megill Allan Spratthe & Lanier G. W. Childress Fort Worth St. Anthony D. G. Galtlagher Houston W.M Imbodan Alto Foster Unter Mrs. I. Moore Evelyn Moore Titeredo Tate T

Fight over France: German planes clash with American pursuit squadron

Ten German aircraft attacked American pursuit planes near Fokker line with one downed by Lt. Strose. An American plane fell back behind German lines, then an observation balloon was shot down in the Worvre sector. Another forted town reported yesterday.

Hythio France Fokker Liektenait Strose

Au Revoir Summer Weather Ends In Texas Storms

Weather observer Maj. Allen Buell says summer is over with a cool spell and scattered showers. The forecast calls for unsettled conditions for a day or two with a chance of more rain and continued cloudiness. Rain fell generally across Central Texas, with over an inch at Paris Corsicana Waxahachie Tolano and Marble Falls. Austin saw about a quarter inch. West Texas remained dry.

Tof Allen Buell Faivn Weather Bureau Vuell San Antonio Texas

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