Duke of Rohan Mourned After Somme Heroic Death
Paris reports one of France’s most imposing war funerals for the Duke of Rohan who died at the Somme. A former Chamber deputy turned republican officer, he led daring exploits including halting a drunken Prussian gathering with German orders, earning the Legion of Honor. The tale underscores aristocrats joining the republic’s cause.
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Associated Press
Paris
Duke of Rohan
Somme
France
Republic
Rohans
la Rochelle
Louis XIV
Strassburg
Lafayette
Chamber
Chamber of Deputies
L’aube
Duke of
Rohan
Solitary Serenity at Paras
A Washington Star quote notes a beginner wins at Paras by seeming to have a clearer sense of the game than others at the table. The remark highlights the paradox of confident simplicity and fresh perspective guiding early success in the card pastime.
King's aide de camp named for Captain Haddock at Malta
Captain Harry Haddock formerly commander of the Olympic has resigned from the White Star Line and is appointed Aide-de-Camp to King George. He serves on the Mediterranean fleet staff at Malta. The Olympic carried over 560,000 troops from Canada to England and 25,000 to Gallipoli.
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Harry Jr. Haddock
Olympic
White Star Line
King George
Malta
Mediterranean
Canada
England
Gallipoli Peninsula
Dead Letter Office Annual Dividend Details 1911 1915
The Dead Letter Office reports 1911 undelivered letters and packages at 13 614 416, then a yearly decline to 10 781 927 in 1915. Proceeds from sales of unclaimed items last year reached 38 514 dollars. Postal figures show mail handled rising from 124 173 480 in 1847 to 18 567 445 160 in 1913.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Post Office Department of the
United States
Department
Auto Turned Over Injuring Two at Presa and Vance
Two Austin residents were injured when a car driven by Randle skidded at the South Presa and Vance intersection and overturned at 4 15 Thursday afternoon. John Didiu sustained a badly bruised arm and dislocated shoulder, Louis Merlo a badly lacerated leg and knee injury, with Randle and two others escaping minor bruises. Merle and Didin were taken to P and S hospital, injuries not serious. Randle was arrested for reckless driving.
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South Presa Street
Vance Street
John Didiu
Louis Merlo
R. W. Randle
R. Griffin
Marcus Cazares
Austin
Texas
Randle
Presa
Merle
Didin
P. & 8 S. Hospital
Banks and
Kohr
Notable Visitors At Local Hotels In San Antonio
A string of guests and travelers are listed at prominent hotels including the Gunter, St. Anthony, and the Menger. Names include George Martindale, Edward Carruth, Miss Mildred Hubbard, Co. BE Brockman, Mrs. T. B. Clark, W. T. Whitworth, P. Barcena Trueba, families from San Luis Potosi, W. M. Averill, W. D. Bell Jr., Mrs. I. C. Wikes, E. H. Muse, G. W. Leflor, Mr. and Mrs. G. Guernsey, Thomas R. Armstrong, Mrs. B. O. Works, R. L. McKinney, James F. Martin, Mrs. H. B. Johnson, L. G. Murray, K. Mahaffy, J. W. Blackburn, Phil H. Dowling, and John McKay, secretary of state. Many are registered or stopping at these hotels, with several traveling to New Orleans and New York for upcoming events.
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George Martindale
Edward Carruth
New Orleans
New York
Phillips-Exeter
Mildred Hubbard
Henderson
Gunter. Co
Brockman
Houston
St. Anthony
T. B. Clark
Los Angeles
Cal
Menger
W. T. Whitworth
Fort Worth
Gunter
P. Barcena Trueba
San
Thomas R. Armstrong
Armstrong
B. O. Works
Brownsville
R. L McKinney
Chicago
James F. Martin
Dallas
H. B. Johnson
Corpus Christi
L. G. Murray
K. Mahaffy
J. W. Blackburn
Phil H. Dowling
John McKay
Help Wreck Message Spurs Biloxi Search For Lost Ship
A bottle message washed ashore near Biloxi detailing a plea for captain George Duggan and the crew of the lumber schooner Emma Harvey, believed stranded on a Chandeleur island after a Gulf storm. The Emma Harvey reportedly disappeared during the same storm, while a Swiss inventor patents a hybrid steam turbine and oil engine for ship propulsion.
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Biloxi
Miss
George Duggan
Emma Harvey
Captain Duggan
Gulf of Mexico
Fragmented Dialogue From Occluded Interview
The excerpt presents a terse, colloquial exchange between an unnamed speaker and an older man, touching on plans for a ring and money. The dialogue hints at abandonment and financial leverage, with references to a missing or deserting partner and a $50 sum awaiting repayment or use. The text is unclear and fragmentary.
Sugarman Brothers to Open New Store in Hallf Building
Sugarman Brothers, Samuel and Harry, plan a Saturday morning opening at the Hallf building corner West Houston and North Flores. The new 10,800 square foot department store will feature updated furniture, clothes cabinets, a New York buyer, and a wholesale basement department with Anthony Joseph as manager and Abe Karp as assistant.
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Sugerman Brothers
el Paso
Texas
Tucson
Ariz
Hondo
Tex
West Houston
North Flores Streets
Hallf
Samuel Sugerman
Harry Sugerman
East Commerce Street
Anthony Joseph
San Antonio
Abe Karp
Anuric Promised To Help Backache And Rheumatism
An old age health claim promotes Anuric as a potent remedy for rheumatism lumbago gout and swelling. It asserts cleansing blood via kidneys and relief from cold extremities scalding urine and nighttime sleeplessness. Obtainable at drug stores by asking for Anuric for kidneys or backache.
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Lithia
Germans Make Paper Clothing Exhibit In Copenhagen
In Copenhagen Denmark a German textile using paper spun with about 20 percent cotton is shown. Unspun cotton is glued to paper rolls then spun with the cotton side outward to form paper underclothing jerseys sheets bandages and horse blankets. Production costs are said to be too high to compete with cotton or wool under normal conditions.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Denmark
All but Five Own Autos in Pukwana
In Pukwana eight miles 8 D every family owns a motor car except five. One resists cars on principle one landowner cannot afford one and three others say they must keep up appearances since all peers drive cars.
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Pukwana
That Man Makes Himself Very Dis agreeable
A literary exchange shows Mies Cayenne noting many people are permanently unpleasant and praising a son who is only disagreeable when he intends it, reflecting wit in the Washington Star’s voice.
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Mies Cayenne
Washington Star
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Praised As Life Saver
A quoted woman extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a natural liquid tonic that complements medical care when illness overwhelms. She asserts its tonic and stimulating properties help cases not yielding to drugs.
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Duffy
W. F. Wallace, JR
Duffy’s
Camaco St
Philadelphia
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Duke
Rohan Uta
William
James
Amelia
Liverpool Globe
Paras
King
Haddock
Wreck On South Presa Street
Kaufman’s
Walton
Logan T. Trousdale
North Flores Street
Antonio, Texas
Sugarman Brothers
Halls Building
West
Houston Street
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
N. Y
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