War Fronts Report Heavy Russian Losses and Italian Advances
Vienna and Berlin relay heavy Russian reverses from Jaroslav to Bukovina with thousands captured. French gain ground near Arras and in Lorraine while Italian forces push along the Isonzo opposing Austrian defenses at Pola and Gorizia as battles continue across Galicia and the western front.
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Galicia
Vienna
Berlin
Jarvalau
Bukowina
Mosctska
Jarosian
Petrograd
Arras
Lorraine
Yaer Canal
Austra-ltalian
Plava
Isonzo
M. Filipesco
Great Britain
France
Russia
Italy
Roumania
Greece
Serbia
M. Radoslavoff
Bulgaria
Austria
Triesta
Tatrla
Mss Pola
Pola
Gorizia
Yyriest
Empire
Souchez
Hebuterre
German War Office
Forecast Says World Faces Largest Wheat Crop On Record
Federal crop reporting board forecasts a billion bushel world wheat harvest, with the United States possibly supplying European demand. Domestic use projected at 335 million bushels for food and 80 million for seeding, total winter and spring wheat at about 950 million, though final output may vary. The report notes expanded wheat acreage, disease pressures, and nods to regional yields including Texas and Oklahoma.
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Washington
Federal Crop Reporting Board
United States
Crop Reporting Board
Korgsas
Iowa
Arkansas
California
Texas
Oklahoma
Coal mined in Texas in 1914 valued at $3.92 million
Texas coal output in 1914 totaled 2 323 778 short tons valued at 3 922 460, with roughly equal lignite and bituminous shares. Labor strife touched 220 workers, and washing plants at Eagle Pass processed 23 804 tons yielding 19 440 tons of cleaned coal as production shifted toward petroleum.
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Texas
Washington
United States Geological Survey
Oklahoma
Taxas
Eagle Pass
Mexicana Again Refuse Aid Across Border
At Piedras Negras opposite Eagle Pass Mexican authorities again reject Red Cross relief shipments. General Rosario Hernandez commands Monclova district and denies permission for a car of corn and a car of beans bound for Monclova.
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San Antonio
Tex
American Red Cross Society
Mexico
Piedras Negras
Haglo Pass
Villaista General
Rosario Hernandez
Monclova
Rio Grande
J. C. Weller
American Red Crogs Society
Plans for New School at South Park in Beaumont
Plans are under preparation for an additional school building at South Park within the district near the Magnolia Petroleum Company refinery just outside Beaumont. A bond of 50000 dollars was recently voted to fund necessary school improvements.
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Beaumont
Tex
South Park
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Wisconsin Storm Claims Eight Lives In Saturday Tempest
Eight people died and more than fifty were injured in a violent wind and rain storm that swept Wisconsin Saturday night. Damage was put at about $500,000 as districts suffered wreckage across the state.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Bryan Appeals to German Americans for Peace Efforts
Washington Friday William J. Bryan issued an appeal to German-Americans urging influence on the German government to avoid steps toward war. The statement marks an end to his public case that led to his resignation as secretary of state.
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Bryan
Washington
William J. Bryan
United States
Fatherland
Atats
Chicago Street Car Men Strike Shuts System
A midnight Sunday strike by about 14,500 surface and elevated traction workers halts service in Chicago. Workers stop work to demand wage increases and order cars to be returned to barns.
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Chicago
Villa's Peace Move Pleases Washington Officials
Report from Eagle Pass says General Hernandez allowed shipment of corn and beans to Monclova with Red Cross protection promised. Villa apologizes for delays in relief aid, pledges to aid distribution to civilians, while relief efforts face transit protection and shifting authority between Carranza and Villa complicating shipments to Mexico City.
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San Antonio
Tex
Eagle Pass
Hernandez
Villa
Piedras Negras
Monclova
American Red Cross
Aestat
Red Cross
Mexico
Rio Grande
Devol
New York
General Devol
Leon
Red Cross Society
Carranza
la Usglesa
United States
Ganaral Carranza
Wilson
Governor Ferguson Signs All Remaining 34th Legislature Bills
Austin Texas Governor Ferguson has signed all remaining measures from the thirty fourth legislature including the departmental appropriation bill with 1 518 012 for year one and 1 647 500 for year two. One item worth 416 000 for capitol renovations was vetoed. The penitentiary appropriation of 465 000 was approved to cover debts and current expenses for 1915 and set the system on a self sufficient footing. No further bills remain for action.
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Austin
Tex
Ferguson
Capitol
Old Bill Shifts through town seeks odd purchases
The Kansas City Star reports Old Bill Shiftlese visiting towns and stores for crepe tissue paper two colors at 1 cent a roll but balking at the cost. He then buys tobacco and gin to see if he can join a Kansas City jug house booze consignment and plans a San Francisco trip, arguing his wife cannot accompany him.
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Bill Shiftles
Osborne Farmer
Bill
Kansas City
St Louis
Silent College Play Sparks Patronage Talk
In a terse exchange a press agent for a college girl’s play explains shedding material to avoid overlong lists of patronesses and focusing on the core cast as interest shifts toward simpler publicity.
Speed Indicator and Bank Balance Parallel
A concise comparison notes that just as a speedometer shows current speed a bank balance reveals financial status. The quip links driving pace with spending, suggesting both quantify ongoing progress or risk in daily life.
Woman credits Postum with cure after quitting coffee
An Ohio woman recounts how coffee made her ill for years including heart pain and nervous prostration. After switching to Postum she reports mood improvement, steadier nerves, and regained health, praising Postum's two forms and urging readers to try it.
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Ohio
Postum
Bealdas
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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