West Texas college location vote back on board urged
At a July 5 meeting in Sweetwater over 300 endorsed rerunning the locating board vote to locate the West Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College by a majority. Telegrams from board members cited errors in the Abilene result and calls for a rehearing to resolve the matter.
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WH Wregiee
Sweetwater
Texas
West Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College Association
Bowen Pope
Llanalin
Abilene
Tamlin
Fuller
L.custon
Austin
Ferguson
Fred Davis
Athlene
Seill
Amarillo
Haskell
Hamlin
Roscoe
Plainview
Snyder
Stamford
Colorado
San Angelo
Fritz Smith
I. Howard
J W. Crudgington
I. H. Looney
C. R. Buchanan
Bruce W. Bryan
Crudgington
Riot After Mother Jones Speech Hits Bloomington Streetcars
A street car strike in Bloomington Illinois escalated into a riot after a speech by Mother Jones. One car was wrecked and several conductors and motormen were beaten. A man in the attacking crowd was shot in the neck. The mob headed for the power plant but workers cut the supply leaving the city dark except for a municipal plant.
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Associated Press
Bloomington
Ills
Jones
Mexico Threatens Break With Teutonic Empires
Mexico warns of possible war declaration within weeks as El Universal reports a pro ally campaign gaining traction and aiming to shift regional alignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
EL Universal
Mexico May Declare War on Germany Within 80 Days
Pro allied sentiment grows in Mexico with calls to seize German assets and boats, deport nationals, and reopen mines as Mexico moves toward an entente alignment. Officials in Chihuahua City and Mexico City anticipate a war declaration within about 80 days.
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EL Paso
Texas
Mexico
el Universal
Mexico City
Germany
Chihuahua City
Gonzales
Chihuahua
Ketelsen and Degetau
Torreon
Rumania Plans Attack as Russian Line Holds
Rumania readies assault on Teutons while Russian army maintains gains in Galicia. British forces launch new drive as wartime records show 739 guns captured and 133 lost since war began.
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Rumania
Teutons Line
Loyalist Forges Head for Peking
The Peking advance by northern and southern republican armies under Tuan Chi Jui and Feng Kwo Chang has begun and is moving toward Peking. The situation is described as grave in the dispatch from London.
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Associated Pros
London
Peking
Exchange Telegraph Company
Tuan Chi Jui
Feng Kwo- Chang
W. W. Demonstration Halted by Home Guard
A planned meeting and demonstration by Industrial Workers of the World and socialist agitators in Hancock was stopped when Calumet’s newly organized home guard cavalry arrived fourteen miles away. The demonstration was called off with no trouble and officials expect no further actions.
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Calumet. Mich
Industrial Workers of the World and Socialist
Hancock
Home Guard
Calumet
Haeoek
Red Cross War Fund Topples 120 Million Mark
Reports from belated campaigns for Red Cross funds in several cities push the total war fund past 120 million dollars. Donations are arriving at the national headquarters at roughly 500000 dollars daily to redeem pledges from Red Cross week.
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Red Cross
Asociated Press
Washington
German Losses Heavy in World War I
Paris reports German casualties through March 1917 total at least 1.5 million, based on French general headquarters study of relevant documents and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Allied War Activity Across Fronts With Russian Gains Enduring
The AP reports ongoing Russian gains in Galicia hold despite Austro German pressure while western fronts show growing activity. British advances, French artillery from Aisne to Meuse, and Austro Italian front artillery increases are noted. Local actions intensify on the Romanian and Macedonian fronts as German offensives appear in small sectors.
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Galicia
Aisne
Meuse
Romania
Macedonian
Brzezany
Lipnicadolna
Nara
DODGERSSENTENCED IN ROCKFORD DRAFT DISTURBANCES
In Freeport Illinois Judge Landis presided over Rockford draft resistance cases. Of 121 men arrested during the anti draft disturbances, 117 received one year and a day in the Chicago House of Correction. Two were given 30 days and others 90 days in jail.
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Associated Press
Freeport
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
United States District Court
Rockford
Chicago
Indian Breaks Roping Record
Henry Vetta reports that Burgess, a full blood Creel Indian, broke the world roping record at Indian Breaks by roping and tying a wild steer in 2.214 seconds, improving the previous mark by a fraction. Burgess owns a large ranch near Hare.
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Associated Prose
Henryvetta
Kla
Die Burgess
Murgess
Hare
Future trading on Goan halted
Board of Trade directors ordered all further trading in July corn for delivery by grade halted. A committee fixed a selling price of 1.56 dollars.
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Cheng Pet
Associated Presa Chicago
Daly S. Directors
Board of Trade Today
Senate Debates Pro Clause Expansion Fight
The senate opens a clash over the pro clause as lawmakers seek to broaden the amendment and secure a broader scope. Leaders expect a push to widen protections and apply it to more components of the measure.
Senator Robinson Pushes Power to Seize Fuel Mines
Washington reports final steps in the prohibition fight as Senator Robinson backs a broad administration plan to suspend distillation and give the government power to buy sell and regulate essentials including coal and coal mines. Senator Pomerene argues for coal regulation while Senator Thomas and others debate national prohibition.
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Associated Press
Washington
Chambelain
Robinson
Senate
Pomerene
Ohio
Thomas
Colorado
Sherman
Illinois
St. Louis
Major Hamrock Named Colonel of Colorado National Guard
Denver July 6 Major Patrick Hamrock announced by the Adjutant General to be appointed colonel of the second regiment Colorado National Guard He currently commands a battalion in federal service and his retention of the new rank in federal service awaits examination.
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Associated Press
Denver
Patrick. Hamrock
Adjutant General
Colorado National Guard
Patrick
Fern Adoption by Miss Fawn Lippineut
ABE MARTIN notes Miss Fawn Lippineut has adopted a fern and jokes on the nerve of a candidate who expects everyone to neglect their duties for his fat office bid. Local humor column tone with playful social bite.
Weather Summary for Friday in Amarillo Region
Friday forecast shows generally fair skies for Amarillo area. Temperatures reach a high near 69 with a low around 65. Record entries from 1916 show a high of 92 and a low of 67 for reference.
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Amuarillo
Vieiniby
Mexican Governor Reports Settlement at El Tigre Mine
General Calles of Sonora telegraphed from Magdalena that a satisfactory settlement was reached for the El Tigre strike and the Naco night shift dispute. Reports from the El Tigre offices could not confirm the message and no results were known after the conference.
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Iresa Douglas
Ariz
PP Rhias Calles
Sonora
Magdalena
Douehis
el Tigre
Nacoeur
General Calles
CANAANEA WO W ORGANIZERS CONTEND WITH MINERS’ MIGRATION
Jose Stobles and Benito Garcia, organizers for the WOW, reached Cananea and have pushed to curb tile miners heading to Bisbee for work. They claim some success. Cananea reports food shortages with many men leaving for the interior.
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Domglas
Jose Stobles
Benito Garcia
Canadea
Bisbee
Cananea
Troops Deployed to Quell Globe Strike Turmoil
Four U S cavalry troops and a machine gun company arrived in Globe Arizona to handle a strike eruption. The action followed labor unrest and treachery accusations within union leadership. Soldiers were dispatched from Douglas and were due to reach Globe tonight to quell riot conditions.
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Globe
Douglas
Ariz
United States Cavalry
Globe, Ariz
Hunt to mediate Arizona mining strike for Wilson
Former Governor G W P Hunt may go to Globe as President Wilson's personal representative to mediate Arizona strike tensions. Wilson says he values Hunt's public spirit and hopes he can appeal to miners and operators to avoid disrupting a vital industry. If chosen, Hunt would urge restraint and patriotism amid the national need.
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Associated Press
Phoenix
Ariz
G. W. P. Hunt
Globe
Wilson
Arizona
Hunt
Hoent II Appointment Heartens Strikers
In Bisbee Arizona on July 5 metal mine workers cheer news that President Wilson asked ex Governor G W J Hunt to mediate their dispute with copper producers. Hunt's acceptance remains uncertain as miners shift from day to night at Warren district mines.
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Bisbee
Ariz
Metal Mine Workers’ Industrial Union
Wilson
G. W. J. Hunt
Hunt
Warren
Draft for mobilization moves in national army plans
Washington July 5 The next step toward mobilizing the new national army from the selective draft was discussed by Secretary Baker and Provost Marshal General Crowder. Baker declined to specify a drawing date though a Washington drawing is anticipated with a statement soon. Reports of early selections may stem from boards numbering registration cards and publishing lists as required. The last district must finish posting lists and duplicating copies to prevent serial-number juggling before selection begins.
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Baker
Crowder
Washington
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