Paul Block Inc Offices Across Major Cities
Directory listing shows Paul Block Inc offices in New York Chicago Boston and Detroit with addresses at 250 Fifth Ave Mallets Block Building and Kresge Building. The Boston Safe Deposit Trust building is also noted among locations.
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New York
Paul Block, Inc
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Mallets Blde
Boston
Boston Safe Deposit & Trust
Detroit
Kresge Bldg
Where Is the Bremen Aboard the Atlantic Mystery
Readers chase claims of the Bremen the rumored German submarine ship believed to cross to America and dock at New London Connecticut amid reports of its fate as England and Germany dispute its existence. The piece notes public weariness with strikes high living costs and Christmas coming as the Bremen saga drags on.
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Germany
Atlantic
Deutschland
Bremen
England
America
Dover
New London
Connecticut
Congress
Bremen Transportation Company
McCormick optimistic on Maine votes for Wilson
The Democratic national committee chairman Vance McCormick forecasts a sweeping Wilson victory based on Maine's electoral votes. The piece notes Maine's six electoral votes were carried by Democrats last time, but recent GOP gains and a Republican Maine delegation undermine that optimism. The article recalls the St Louis convention warning that victory should not be assumed and the coming campaign will require full strength.
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Vance McCormick
Democratic National Committee
Maine
Wilson
Democratic Party
McCormick
Hughes
Liear
St. Louis
Hughes campaign speeches judged by post election impact
The article argues Mr. Hughes may not yet be a poor campaigner and that his speeches differ from Bryan’s. It notes Bryan’s crowds and later defeats, says Hughes’s speeches may grow effective after reflection, and urges Democrats to counteract and not overlook Progressive defections after Maine.
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Hughes
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Democratic Party
Maine
Wanted A Game For Men
The piece argues that older golfers complain about the younger generation dominating golf at national amateur championships in Philadelphia. It satirically suggests the old folks crave a traditional, stricter game and that youth have proven they can excel without fitting old stereotypes. It ends proposing cribbage as a compromise.
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Philadelphia
Hoyle
A Looming Bread Price Change Sparks Public Debate
The article critiques bakers plan to replace the 5 cent loaf with a 10 cent standard. It argues the public deserves clearer reasons beyond vague claims of improvement and questions bakers’ explanations following a National Association of Master Bakers meeting.
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The
National Association of Master Bak
Bakers clash with public over proposed ten cent loaf
Editorial argues the core issue is what quantity a 10 cent loaf will represent, noting the public opposes paying double price for less than double the quantity. It questions standardization, fairness, and the ambiguity of loaf size across locales and urges a true standard or clear rationale.
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Ers
Waukegan
San Antonio
Postal Savings Grow in July Across Depositors
Postal savings deposits rose by 3.7 million in July and reached 89.7 million on July 31, with 612 000 depositors. New York City's top savings bank holds 144 211 102 in deposits from 162 040 depositors, underscoring post offices as thrift channels for small savers and underserved communities.
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New York City
New York World
Burden on Enemy in German Offensive Strategy
The article explains that German strategy seeks to push war into hostile territory. It argues the offensive aims to impose disruption and destruction on the enemy, even if initial advances stall, harming enemy towns and morale. It emphasizes the burden of war falling on the adversary.
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New York Post
Church Alliance Procreating Progress in Peace Effort
The Alliance for Promoting International Friendship Through the Churches moves forward slowly with nine member countries including Great Britain, Italy, France, Switzerland, Holland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and the United States.
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Church Alliance
Alliance For
Church Peace Unions
Great Britain
Italy
France
Switzerland
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
United States
Austin Statesman
String of Patience May Snap in Tobacco Embargo
Memphis News Scimitar reports American tobacco raisers protest over an embargo reducing exports to neutral countries. They accuse Great Britain of benefiting tobacco dealers and discriminating against American producers, warning patience may run out if tensions rise.
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Britain
Memphis News-Scimitar
Meeting to Prevent Waste in Farm Marketing
The general committee of the national conference on marketing and farm credits plans a December meeting in Chicago to address billion-dollar annual wastage of farm product marketing. The campaign aims to unite farmers locally and learn from wartime economies observed in Europe for postwar use.
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Chicago
Europe
Springfield Republican
Big tourist travel ahead as winter cold fears draw visitors
Reports from coast to coast indicate a record winter tourist movement southward with San Antonio expected to host the largest influx of visitors in its history. The Corpus Christi area and the broader Southwest anticipate heavy winter tourism as fears of a bitter cold season prompt early inquiries and travel plans.
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Faat
United States
San Antoni
San Antonio
Great Southwest
Corpus Christi
Must Have State License For Cotton Buyers
A Dallas meeting of a state committee representing farmers gin men and others in the cotton industry drafted plans for a state license for cotton buyers to be enacted by the Legislature. A penalty will be assessed on buyers who cut a bale for sampling. The warehouse department would gain authority to fix ginning prices and regulate the ginning business to ensure fair compensation if the plans become law.
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Dallas
Department of Warehousing and Marketing
Marlin Democra
President Wilson weighs campaign plans in New Jersey visit
President Wilson, at Asbury Park, discussed re election strategy with Burleson and McAdoo as he reviews state reports and maps two months of campaigning. He plans trips, cancels Albuquerque opening, votes in Princeton primaries, and approves commissions for postmasters and boards.
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Long Branch
N. J
Wilson
Asbury Park
Burleson
Spring Lake
McAdoo
Oregon
Washington
Utah
California
Annie Howe
Shadow Lawn
Princeton
Albuquerque
McCormick
Democratic National Committee
Army
Navy
Tariff Commission
Shipping Board
Railroad Board
Working Men’s Compensation Board
Congress
Bond posted in Patterson murder case in Waco
T R Watson posted bail of 20000 on murder indictment in McLennan county for the Patterson case. Bondsmen include W T Watson Fairfield J B Watson Teague C L Watson W W Seley. Watson returns to Teague after release from jail. Sons J E and W R Watson also bonding on 5000 each with September 18 set for their cases. Court action may move to the fifty fourth district court.
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Waco
Tex
T. R. Watson
McLennan County
J. E
W. R. Watson
Patterson
John B. McNamara
Fifty-Fourth District Court
Fifty-Fourth Court
Knights of Columbus to Initiate Fourth Degree Class in Galveston
Judge William Blakeslee of the Texas pardon board and Fourth Degree master will travel to Galveston to finalize plans for the Fourth Degree exemplification on October 15. The event aims to initiate at least 150 candidates with dignitaries from across the country attending and a banquet expected to host over 250.
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Austin
Tex
William Blakeslee
State Board of Pardons
Knights of Columbus
Galveston
Inmdge Blakeslee
Federal Judge W. H. Pope Dies at 46
Federal Judge W. H. Pope of Santa Fe New Mexico dies at 46 in Atlanta Georgia at the home of his sister Mrs Philip Weltner. The obituary notes his age and death details.
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Pope
Atlanta
W. H. Pope
Santa Fe
N. M
Philip Weltner
Fish and Oyster Day Luncheon At St Anthony Hotel
The Rotary Club will celebrate Fish and Oyster Day at a Friday luncheon in the St. Anthony hotel. C W Gibson of Lone Star Fish and Oyster Company will give a twenty minute talk on the fishing industry. Charles W Fichtner of Merchants Cold Storage Company will be toastmaster and speak on his business. The club plans an annual October style show luncheon and a civic luncheon for September 27 with Rotarian Switzer of Dayton Ohio speaking on Dayton city government.
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Rotary Club
St. Anthony Hotel
Gulf Fish and Oysters
C. W. Gibson
Lone Star Fish & Oyster Company
Charles W. Fichtner
Merchants’ Cold Storage Company
Max Blum
Emil Blum Company
Newak
Switzer
Dayton
Ohio
Brown
San Antonio doctor studies northern hospitals for county hospital plans
County Health Officer Dr. D. Berrey returned from a three week tour visiting hospitals in Houston Galveston Dallas St Louis Baltimore and Washington He gathered data on public charity work and hospital management with Johns Hopkins cited as a key reference He plans a full report to the county commissioners detailing efficient methods for a new county hospital.
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St. Louis
Washington
Baltimore
D. Berrey
San Antonio
Houston
Galveston
Dallas
Dr. Berrey
Johns Hopkins
Ticket Agents Select San Antonio For 1917 Meeting
Secretary L B Shepherd of the Texas ticket Agents Association says San Antonio will host the 1917 gathering. The move, hailing from Dallas, recalls San Antonio as the organization’s birthplace twelve years ago at the Gunter Hotel with A M Hall as the first president. The group discussed railroad ticket sales and anticipates a record winter tourist season in Texas.
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San Antonio
Texas ‘Ticket Agents’ Association
L. B. Shepherd
Dallas
Shepherd
Ticket Agents
A. M. Hall
M., K. & T. Railroad
Fiesta Begins Friday in San Antonio Mexican Celebration
The September 16 Independence day fiesta opens Friday at San Pedro Park with celebrations planned by San Antonio Mexicans and gatherings at Elmendorf and other Bexar County locations. The event marks Hidalgo y Costilla’s 1810 revolt and the "grito" first proclaimed at Dolores Hidalgo.
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San Pedro Park
San Auntonio
Elmendorf
Bexar County
Padre Miguel] Hidalgo Y Costilla
Spain
Mexico
Dolores Hidalgo
Guanajuato
Padre Hidalgo
Plan to add twelve man relief force for police
Commissioner Uhr proposes a twelve man relief unit to serve as extras and be listed for promotion to the regular police. Mayor Brown will consider an ordinance. The plan mirrors the fire department extra board system where extras fill in for sickness or leave and are promoted when vacancies occur.
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Uhr
Brown
Fire Department
Glynn to Deliver Principal Address in Indianapolis
The article reports that Martin H. Glynn of New York will deliver the principal address in Indianapolis as Vice President Thomas R. Marshall is notified of his renomination on the Democratic ticket. National Chairman Vance McCormick and other leaders arrive for the event with J. A. M. Adair and Evans Woolen also on the program.
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Glynn
New York
Indianapolis
Ind
Thomas R. Marshall
Vance McCormick
J. A. M. Adair
Indiana
Evans Woolen
Martin H. Glynn
Marshall
Army fliers discuss war air power and testing plans
Chance M. Vought, aeronautical engineer and Wright Martin consultant, revisits San Antonio. He explains air reconnaissance limits, aircraft evolution, gun range improvements, and the potential for a Wright Martin testing plant here under Fort Sam Houston aviation expansion with a $14 million aeronautics appropriation.
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Europe
Chance M. Vought
San Antonio
Wright-Martin Company
Vought
Lillie School of Aviation
DeLloyd Thompson
England
France
Mr. Vought
Verdun
United States
Fort Sam Houston
Diego
Majestics Bill at Majestic Delivers Wide Vaudeville Range
Review lauds the Majestic Theater program as nearly ideal with diverse acts. Webb and Burns entertain with jabber and music while Rasch and Coryphees dazzle in ballet divers classique. Betty Boyd parodies Shakespeare and The Gadabouts offer strong comedy, with Nolan and Nolan delivering fresh juggling feats.
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Majestic Theater
Webb and Burns
Albertain Rasch
Coryphees
Imperial Opera
Vienna
Pavlova
Betty Boyd
Bernice Howard
Jack F. White
Virginia Grey
Tonie Klumker
the Majestic
Nolan
Age Wins Freedom After Camp Yard Affray
Two men arraigned before Acting Police Judge Uhr for an early morning affray in a South Flores street camp yard were dismissed due to age and lack of injuries. The judge warned that any future violation would bring fines or jail. The elderly defendants, aged 75 and another, were released with a caution to behave.
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Judge Uhr
South Flores Street
USDA expands wood studies to include commercial fores
The wood utilization and preservation program of the United States Department of Agriculture broadens scope to test fores and other woods of commercial importance to American industries.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Austin Water Impure Says State Bacteriologist
Dr Malcolmm Graham state bacteriologist reports Austin water shows contamination from sewage with bacillus coli communis group bacteria. Six sources sampled. 16 percent intestinal type indicating sewage pollution. Report sent to Mayor Wooldridge. city authorities may act to address the issue.
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Austin. Tex
Malcolm Graham
State Board of Health
Austin
Graham
A. P. Wooldridge
Night riders interrupt cotton picking in Crawford county
In Mulberry Arkansas on September 14 pickers faced terror as night riders flooded the county and halted work. Eight men stood trial before Judge Scott while gun-toting pickers faced threats to quit for 75 to 80 cents per hundred or risk hanging.
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Mulberry
Ark
Crawford County
Judge Scott
More Nurses to the Border
The Red Cross Society announces 125 additional nurses assigned to border duty at War Department request. Six come from Boston New York and Detroit two each and seven occupy San Antonio. McAllen receives eight Laredo two Brownsville six Llano Grande twelve Eagle Pass six and El Paso twelve.
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Washington, D. C
The
Red Cross Society
War Department
Boston
New York
Detroit
San Antonio
McAllen
Laredo
Brownsville
Llano Grande
Eagle Pass
el Paso
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Mr. Wilson
Western States
Teague
Dr. D. Berrey
State Association
C. M. Vought
Wright- Martin Company
Bill
Arkansas
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