Rankin Fight Over House Discharge On Woman Suffrage
In Washington on June 6 a major clash emerged in the House as Democratic and Republican leaders moved to decide if the House Judiciary Committee should be discharged from further consideration of a constitutional woman suffrage amendment. Jeanette Rankin pressed her case amid the dispute.
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United Press
Washington
Jeanette Rankins
House
House Judiciary Committee
Jeannette
Bonham Cotton Mills Stockholders Meeting Called
The directors of the Bonham Cotton Mills call a stockholders meeting in the First National Bank directors rooms Bonham Texas Friday June 15 at 2 pm. The meeting votes on increasing capital stock from 200000 to 300000 by a stock dividend and to consider other business. J C Saunders June 5 1917 treas.
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Bonham Cotton Mills
First National Bank
Bonham
Texas
J.C. Saunders
Ladies to Honor Soldiers with Banquet and Flag
The ladies of Bonham plan a banquet for Troop M Texas Cavalry at the city park next Monday and will present a tandatilt flag. A band will play and a speaker will be chosen. contributions for the flag can be left at The Favorite office for purchase.
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Bonham
Troop M. Texas Cavalry
American gunner sinks German submarine in lone sea battle
United Press reports that an armed American merchantman fought a German submarine for an hour and a half, sank it with a final decisive shot. The sub flown no flag and the ship's name is withheld to prevent German retaliation.
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United Press
Washington
States Department
Mongolia
Furniture and Carpets Seized in Pickup by Paul Arledge
Property described as several pieces of furniture and carpets is cited in a report involving Paul Arledge. No further details on location or disposition are provided in the readable text.
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Paul Arledge
De nominational Differences at Prayer Meeting
Edgar W. Williams urges First Presbyterian Church members to attend tonight's prayer meeting. He aims to win the contest with Greenville and to gain spiritual benefit, announcing the subject De nominational Differences and inviting attendees to bring someone.
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Greenville
Four Men Arrested In Dallas For Missing Registration
Four men were arrested in Dallas on June 6 for failing to show registration cards. Two of the arrestees were hobos picked from freight trains and two were Mexican nationals. A classified ad noted two neatly furnished rooms for light housekeeping with the phone number 428.
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Dallas
For Rent Near First Christian Church
Two-story residence available for rent located second door west of First Christian church. H A Woodward trustee. Also advertising: we pay market price for eggs chicken and butter by Bowling Peters son phone 444 Bonham Texas.
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First Christian Church
H. A. Woodward
Bowling & Peterson
Phone
Bonham, Tex
Germany surprised by Brazil seizure of interned vessels
United Press from Rio de Janeiro reports Germany protests Brazil's seizure of interned German ships. Germany expresses great surprise noting no war declaration. Foreign Minister Pecanha expects to reply tomorrow and will cite precedents, avoiding drawn out discussion.
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United Presio
Tornado Toll Rises Across Kansas and Missouri
United Press reports tornadoes sweeping Kansas and Missouri killed at least nine people. Deaths are listed in Richmond and Clinton in Missouri, Centralia, Pratt, Lawrence in Kansas, with Elmont near Topeka also struck and a single house surviving in Elmont.
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United Press
Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Richmond
Centralia
Elmont
Topeka
Clinton
Pratt
Lawrence
More Soldiers Than Expected Across Nation
Washington reports incomplete enrollment returns hint at US armed forces surpassing the Census Bureau’s ten million estimate. Officials say many states likely exceed prior registration expectations as fighting men are counted.
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United Press
Washington
America
Census Bureau
Farmers organize Federal Farm Loan association in Precinct 7
Precinct 7 farmers held a preliminary meeting to organize a Federal Farm Loan Association. D E Lyday was elected temporary president and J W Palmer vice president. Interested farmers should write the secretary at once and attend Ravenna at 2 p m next Saturday for permanent organization. D E Lyday pres pro tem. Also Bowling and Peterson offer a fancy price for scrap iron for the next fifteen days in Bonham Texas.
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Precinct No. 7
Federal Farm Loan Association
D. E. Lyday
J. W. Palmer
Federal Land Bank
Ravenna
Bowling & Peterson
Bonham, Tex
J E Muchert Made Colonel In New Texas Regiments
Gov Ferguson announces promotions in Dallas News list with J E Muchert of Sherman raised to colonel in the new Texas infantry regiments. Four of Hargrave’s schoolmates are also named among the promoted, drawing local pride and good fortune.
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J. E. Muchert
Gov. Ferguson
Dallas News
Sherman
Texas
Jules
Leon Hargrave
Italian trenches near Jamiano captured with 171 officers
Vienna reports a major breakthrough with the capture of 171 officers and 15,171 men from Italian trenches near Jamiano and south of the area. The announcement notes German forces securing decisive gains while reserves remain in place.
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Vienna
Jamiano
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