Parade by Brigade at Post in San Antonio Thursday Evening
The first brigade parade since state troops arrived in San Antonio will be held Thursday at 6 pm on the lower post field. The provisional brigade of the First and Second Kansas infantry and the Seventh Illinois infantry will pass in review before Colonel L W V Kennon, with about 3000 men. The Kansas regiments arrived from Eagle Pass by motor trucks and include many veterans who served under General Funston in the Philippines.
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San Antonio
Kansas Infantry
Illinois Infantry
L. W. V. Kennon
Kansas
Eagle Pass
Vitalitas Promises Wide Recognition By Scientists
World wide recognition of Vitalitas is said to be approaching as it gains public attention. The natural remedy is claimed to cure chronic indigestion rheumatism nervous debility and liver and kidney disorders. Reported cures are frequent and its earthborn composition is presented as a unique natural treatment. Sold by all druggists.
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Vitalitas
Judge Rules Voters Not Required to State Ages
In Chicago on September 13 Judge Thomas F. Scully ruled that voters need not reveal their ages in registration. Earlier he allowed women to omit ages, prompting a protest, and the decision on men’s age reporting followed.
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Chicago
Thomas F. Scully
Cully
Primary races in Washington up in the air
Reports from Seattle on September 13 show close results in the Republican primaries for U S senator and governor. Incumbent Miles Poindexter led for the senate nomination while Henry McBridge led for governor though returns were incomplete. Democratic ticket had not yet drawn results due to lack of contests.
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Seattle
Wash
Theutcome
United States
Miles Poinexter
Henry McBridge
Hadeen
Disturbances At Chicago Primary Election Reported
Police were called to quell disputes at polls in several wards during today's primary election. Fist fights erupted between workers for rival Democratic factions in the eighteenth ward. A heavy vote was cast in most Republican wards while Democratic turnout lagged in some areas.
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Chicago
Guardsmen Vote Totals From Vermont Balloting
Eagle Pass Texas reports morning tallies showing Vermont national guardsmen voting in yesterday’s election. Governor Graham 114 Mayo 35. Lieutenant governor Holburd 56 Weeks 57. Treasurer Brisolin 35 Scott 110 Luce 32. Secretary of State Bailey 112 Wright 33. Auditor Cave 39 Gates 709. Senator Fletcher 17 Gates 93 Papes 41. Representative first district Green 86 Dorey 8. second district Dole 57 Pope 20. Attorney General Barber 108 Darick 34.
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Scott
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Cave
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Papes
Green
Dorey
Dole
Pope
Barber
Darick
Ethridge Wins First District Supreme Court Nomination in Runoff
Mississippi canvass confirms George H. Ethridge defeats incumbent Clayton D. Potter by 3403 votes for the first district supreme court seat. In the third district Judge E. O. Sykes defeats incumbent R. H. Knox by 177 votes.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
George H. Ethridge
Germans Released From Internment Arrive in Flushing
The Prinz Hendrik brought forty five Germans freed by Britain from internment in England to Flushing Holland last Saturday. One man, 40, died aboard due to exhaustion, according to the Overseas News Agency.
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Sayville
Prinz Hendrik
Flushing
Holland
England
Overseas No Agency
Geramns
Mexican Diplomat Dr. Krum Heller Held by British
Dr. Krum Heller a Mexican diplomat with credentials was forced to cross the Atlantic three times by British authority before reaching Switzerland. He claimed to have carried a message from Carranza to Switzerland and said a British agent tried to search his baggage in New York, tearing the U S seal on a letter. He was detained at Orkneys for weeks and sent to Scotland Yard before returning to New York and proceeding to Europe via Spain and France.
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Proposed Boy Scouts Camp Called Off on Salado River
The Salado river encampment planned for September 14 17 has been canceled due to swampy low ground and mosquitoes after recent rains. The camp may be rescheduled during the Christmas holidays if weather allows, with Troop 7 on higher ground at Segula cited as a model. Scout executive W C Quaiff notes city winter plans include using Bowen's Island if Lafay ette Ward grants access, with monthly Saturday sessions for three classes and a semaphore signaling challenge from Troop 4 to any other troop.
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Segula
Lafayette Ward
Bowen's Island
Silk Petticoats for All Seasons in Various Fabrics
Silk petticoats offered in colors to match each season. Fabrics include taffeta satin jersey top wash silk and linen with a range of styles.
Epidemic's Toll Dips as Paralyzed Disease Wanes
New York reports a drop in infantile paralysis with nine deaths in the 24 hours ending 10 am today and 31 new cases, down from yesterday.
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New York
Cass County Leader reports superintendent Burke walks to schools
The Cass County Missouri Leader notes county superintendent C A Burke visits 122 schools by foot, often in rubber boots, journeying over 400 miles to meet teachers and pupils this past term. The piece includes a Shakespearean aside about a local suitor and a Bradstreet reference.
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Hickory Grove
Cass County
C. A. Burke
Burke
Skirt Styles Grow Popular For Women In Various Roles
A retail note highlights the rising demand for separate skirts in wool and taffeta. It cites widespread sales last season and emphasizes the garment’s versatility for businesswomen, students, and social functions with a range of styles and colors.
War to Last Another Year Says Nordau
Nordau cites Max Kitchener and predicts the war will endure at least another year. He argues Germany seeks glory territory and indemnity, while allies must reconquer occupied lands and restore Belgium Serbia and portions of Russia. Neither side can concede, so the fight continues to exhaustion with neutrals hopeless to intercede.
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England
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Doubly Proven Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement
San Antonio resident Mrs. Frank Elmerick testifies to lasting relief from backache fatigue and low spirits after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She recounts initial results and repeats on June 22 1915, with the product price listed as 50 cents and Buffalo company credit.
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San Antonio
Frank Elmerick
Montana St
Dean
Bexar
Barn Owl Defended as Valued Citizen of Smithsonian
Washington D C Sept 13 A barn owl long seen as a nuisance is defended by Dr A K Fisher of the biological survey the Smithsonian Institution tower hosts a family of owls studied for more than twenty five years His open tower window policy allows free exit and entrance and his work shows the owls help control rats and mice at the Capitol grounds He calls the barn owl a bird of high character deserving protection and friendship.
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Washington, D. C
United States
A. K. Fisher
Biological Survey
Mall
Capitol
Barn owls diet study warns against great horned owl
Dr. Fisher reports barn owls in the Smithsonian tower eat 96.1 percent injurious rodents and only 3.1 percent birds. He notes most food is the English sparrow and urges sparing barn owls while urging destruction of great horned owls.
Negro soldiers send bulk of pay home from camp
On pay day for the Eighth Illinois Infantry (negro) the YMCA workers at Building No 2 Camp Wilson collected 4486 72 dollars for the regiment sending home about one third of their pay.
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Eighth Illinois Infantry
Camp Wilson
Former Senator Warner Improves After Blood Transfusion
Kansas City dispatch reports Major William Warner former U S senator Missouri showed slight improvement today though still serious after a transfusion of blood from his son John Warner. A jurist quotes a quip about giving for Christmas illustrating the scene and tone of the coverage.
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Warner Better
Kansas City
William Warner
United States
Missouri
John Warner
Chiggers Bite Visitors At Fort Harrison Tales
The Indianapolis News reports visitors farewelled at Fort Harrison suffered chigger bites from grass ambushes. The bites come from the female flea like chigger of the sarcopsylla genus, common in the South and West Indies, with Indiana seeing no eradication. Local remedy notes salted bacon rind, and a humorous exchange from the Washington Star is cited.
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