Farmers Union backing Colquitt called session unity
Peter Redford defends governor Colquitt and calls for relief legislation for Texas farmers amid senate criticisms and prohibition debates. He notes he has not sought Senate hearings, supports agricultural aid, and praises farmer unions and legislative restraint.
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Delta County
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Jesus Christ
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Austin
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Texas
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A & M College
Agricultural Department
Nion
Franchi se Granted Magnolia Petroleum Company Fort Worth
In Fort Worth Texas the August 26 election granted Magnolia Petroleum Company a franchise to lay pipelines in streets and alleys by a slim majority. Company management plans rapid construction and says the fuel supply will benefit the city with a minimum rate for heavy users.
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Magnolia Petroleum Oil Company
California Party Nominations Set. Fredericks Curtis Johnson
Return results from Tuesday’s primaries place John D Fredericks on the Republican gubernatorial ticket J B Curtin secures the Democratic nomination and Hiram Johnson the Progressive nomination with the incumbent in the race.
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Associated Presa
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Joes Held as Hostages by Germans in Belgium
A World War II era report notes German forces detained several American personnel described as Joes in Belgium. The hostages were used to pressure local civilians and enforce behavior deemed loyal to German authorities.
Brief Papal Conclave Seen Less Time Consumed
Rome Aug 27 reports suggest the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Pius X will be shorter due to the lack of factional rivalries and a new four-ballot rule. The process includes sealed ballots, strict voting procedures, and clerical scrutiny within the Sistine Chapel.
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Gregory XV
Namur Captioned as German Captured Belgian Stronghold
Namur, capital of Namur province in Belgium, was captured by German forces Tuesday. The city sits at the Sambre and Meuse confluence with many bridges to Jambes and Salzinnes, hosts forts and cavalry barracks, and features Saint Ubin Cathedral and an Archæological Museum. Population around 82,359 in 1900.
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Archaelogical Museum
Louis XIV
William II
Austria
Laos
Mexico City Uprising Clashes Kill Several In Street Conflict
Widespread fighting erupts in Mexico City between constitutionalists and police. Police fire on crowds, later defeated as insurgents seize control. Casualties reported as information arrives from American army headquarters. An uprising over currency circulation is also said to have been suppressed by troops with authorities handling the incident.
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Associated Press
Vera Cruz
Mex
Mexico City
Uiet
Irene Washington
State Department
Quiet Mexico City under military patrols after arrests
Government reports say Mexico City is now quiet as the fourth battalion patrols the streets. Rural guards have been arrested and disarmed and street car traffic has resumed after the disruptions.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
French Wheat Crop Harvested as Oats Advance
Paris reports the French wheat crop has been harvested with a good vintage though vines show cryptogamic damage. Oat cutting is well advanced and farmers are delivering grain to government agents as wheat prices remain comparatively low while cuts stay high.
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Paris
Gazeette
State Teachers Association OKs Uniform Home Economics Course
In Austin Texas at the State Teachers Association meeting a push for uniform Home Economics teaching led to forming the Home Economies Association. A graded course of study, developed by committees from State normal schools the Elementary and High Schools of Texas and the University, aims to standardize curriculum nationwide. The syllabus outlines equipment needs and costs from state dealers and intends to aid schools adding or remodeling Domestic Economy departments.
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Dayan Seeks All Americans Home Amid European Tensions
The United States informs European powers of sending the armed cruiser North Carolina to Turkey to aid Americans and Christians there. The move aims to pressure Turkey over treatment of foreigners, as war with the Allies looms, while a relief bill for merchant mariners passes the House without recorded vote.
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Austria
Japan Says No War Despite Diplomatic Rupture
Japan and Austria remain in a strained relation described as a rupture of diplomatic ties and net war. The Associated Press report from Tokyo notes heightened tensions but asserts no state of war exists between the two nations.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Austria
President Borrus to resign as Dominican head. Baez to succeed
Washington August 27 President Borrus of San Domingo agrees to resign tomorrow after a conference with the American peace commissioners. Raymond Baez, now head of the National University of San Domingo, will succeed him.
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Commerce Names New Secretary to Boost Resources
Commerce Texas August 27 directors of the local board of trade hired C Linge of Dallas to replace Prof S E F Green as secretary. The move aims to develop natural resources and expand trade with a strong campaign starting immediately, with citizen cooperation expected to spark an era of growth.
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Commerce Organization
Calvert Votes Dry by Twenty Votes
Calvert Texas voters upheld prohibition, electing to go dry by twenty votes in yesterday's election. The town reported a total ballot tally of the votes cast.
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Calvert
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Weather summary for Washington and West Texas forecast
The report notes generally cloudy conditions with yesterday's temperatures. At 7am the high was 41 degrees and the low around 4 degrees in Washington. West Texas forecast calls for generally fair weather Friday and Saturday.
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Washington
Washington, D. C
West Texas
Germans Capture French Cities Amid War Dispatches
Aug 27 report from Ostend says Germans occupy Vile Novalis and Valencinnes in France. Berlin dispatch notes Field Marshal von der Goltz assumed governor duties with civil administration to Aix la Chapelle. Namur defense holds, Alsace largely cleared except near Colmar.
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Vile Novalis Ad Valencinnes
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von der Goltz
Belgium
Germany
Aix-la-Chapelle
Namur
Berlin
Alsace
Colmar
British seek prize as German freighter Leipzig captured
NEW YORK Aug 27 The German steamship Leipzig idle since war broke out left harbor risking capture by a British cruiser. the ship carried coal and stores and no passengers and was bound for Cadta train Leipzig. Ottawa Aug 27 Naval Department confirms sighting of the Leipzig near Vancouver Island and notes three cruisers Canadian Rainbow British Newcastle and a Japanese cruiser pursue the Leipzig to intercept a British steamer and seize bunkers.
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French War Office Reports Early French Gains and Longwy Fall
The War Office bulletin says French troops have resumed the offensive in the Vosges and pushed back Germans near St Die and Nancy region. Longwy capitulated after 24 days, with heavy German losses and a nomination for Lieutenant Darche to the Legion of Honor. The Belgian field army supports a French regiment, and British forces retreat after stout resistance. Paris prepares for siege as refugees and foreigners face expulsion. an army aviator died at Juvisy.
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Legion of Honor
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British Describe War Position Changes and Ostend Occupation
The British Press Bureau reports French operations have forced changes in British troop lines to form a strong defensive front backed by French forces on both flanks. Morale on both sides is high and strong fighting awaits. A German wireless dispatch quotes Austria predicting victory. British marines have occupied Ostend to block a German channel foothold.
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William
Austria
Ostend
English Channel
Mutanic Conflict Progress Report From London War Dispatch
London reports a vast war engagement with the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse sunk off Africa and British efforts to block Paris. Russian forces advance toward Berlin as German and British actions unfold. Officials cite Allied resilience and shifting war policy amid a silent world stage.
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