Germany's Submarine War Dominates U S Policy Debate
A period of national reflection on naval warfare and neutrality unfolds as President Wilson and Congress weigh responses to Germany's submarine campaign. The note to Germany is praised as a precise summary of U S policy, with no immediate declaration of war and emphasis on executive action. The piece also records local court actions and community notices from Brewster County Texas including tax list approvals and county appointments.
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Germany
United States
Congress
America
Fermia Arvseen
Alpine Independent School District Trustees Election Notice
Notice is hereby given that an election for four trustees of the Alpine Independent School District in Brewster County Texas will be held on May 6 1916 at the Court House in Alpine Texas. E R Bentley is Presiding Judge J J Deanford is clerk and elections officers are appointed by the Alpine Board of Trustees.
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C.G._ Nicholas
Brewater County
Texas
H.L. Roberts
CC. Nicholas
Brew
J. A. Walton
Alpine
Fort Worth
B. Sligh
Sears of
O Brewers
Court House
Brewster County
E.R. Bentley
J. J. Deanford
Nists
Cogpetas Salay
Eeu
Alpi
Deseret of
Alpinett
Brewester County
F. E. Gillett
Villa's Whereabouts Recalled Like Postbattle Reports
The article compares intelligence on Villa to dispatches after a Mexican battle, highlighting uncertainty about his location and movements and the ongoing search by pursuing forces. The tone conveys tension and military framing in reporting on the chase.
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Villa
Mexico policy stance echoes past call for intervention
The Avalanche reiterates its view on Mexico, insisting only intervention can resolve the trouble. It criticizes Corronga as lacking breadth and any meaningful statesmanship to govern Mexico.
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Mexico
Corronga
Left Handed Timepieces Highlighted by Philadelphia Ledger Observations
A Philadelphia Public Ledger correspondent recalls a New York Sum item noting challenges for left handed users of watches and clocks. The piece discusses innovations by Foley’s watch and general design quirks, plus remarks from Mr Shaw and George about interior framing and display.
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Kalathavoo
Mich
New York
Chia
Foley
Hat
Trespass Notice Against Hunting and Fishing
Notice forbids hunting fishing lamping or trespass on the property of Jason W. Jars under penalty of law. Property owner asserts trespass rights and warns against any intrusion.
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Jason W. Jars
Sanitary alterations offered by A B Sandifer in Alpine
A B Sandifer advertises sanitary clothing work with steam cleaning and alterations. He invites customers to call with their requests and notes his shop is opposite Alpine Mercantile Co. Phone numbers are provided.
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A.B. Sandifer
Alpine Merantile Co
Minneapolle Suit Sets Precedent Amid Odd Phrases
A fragmented report from Minneapolis details a suit with unusual phrasing and a claim by Smith about injuries. The story references a notice to Jackman and a physician’s opinion on related delays, with lingering questions about precedence and timing in a confusing local incident.
Georgia man confronts judge over release and homeward odds
An elderly Georgia man, amid a tense scene with a crowd near the American consulate, asserted to Judge Latshaw that if released he would return home by any means, even postal mail. The report notes a broader group of Americans involved and hints at a moment of public scrutiny and invention in the crowd.
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Georgia
Latshaw
Kansas City
Nigael
Notice to contractors for road work bids May 8 1916
Commissioners Court will receive sealed bids on May 8 1916 for grade and concrete work on the Red Bluff flat along the Alpine-Terlin road. Work totals 4936 cubic yards of dirt per plans and specs on file in County Judge office Brewster County Texas A M Turney County Judge advt 4-20-3w.
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Commissioners Court
Red Bluff
A.M. Turney
Brewster County
Texas
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TM. Shely
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Christian Endeavor Progras
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Alma Killingeworth
Unn Jackson
Frank L. Anderson
Beer Orhnbernantery Sobral Independent School District
George
London
Shaw
Yan
Haves
Philadelphia Pubic Ledger
Fita-U-Shop
Anderson Bros. Lackey Building
Alamo Lumber Company
Altaita
Alamo Lumber Co
Ray Turner
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montane
Nevada
New Mexico
Pacife
Sunset Magazine Service Bureau
San Francisco
Phe Orient
Orient Ry. Co
Kansas
City
St. Louis
Chicago
F.W. Ater
Naylor
Sen Angelo
Smith
Jackman
Wekmen
Bly Ie
Minneapolla
Vannit Park
Ord
Ford
Detroit
West Texas Motor CO
A Cleaners
Alpine Light & Ice Co
Ladies of
R. B. Slight & Co
Hart Schaffner & Mark
Mitchell-Gillett Co
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