Archip Fleet Bombards Russian Port Again
London dispatch reports Libau port shelled by German fleet twice killing three and wounding seven. fifteen houses burned and telegraph wires destroyed. Paris notice adds a French light cruiser ram attempt on a submarine near Dieppe with suspected sinking. Swoboda an American subject, arrested in France for La Touraine arson with alleged enemy ties.
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Associated Press
London
Libau
Paris
Raymond Swoboda
Swoboda
War talk in Carpathians mirrors Dardanelles battles
German and Austrian experts urge preventing Russians from reaching Hungary to avert Balkan upheaval. Petrograd warns Russians not to expect an early fall of Constantinople. London wrestles with labor and liquor issues as Liverpool dockers persist in demands and business groups back strict anti liquor measures.
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Associated Press
London
Carpathian
Dardanelles
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Balkan
Petrograd
Constantinople
England
Liverpool
Russians Reinforcements Rally at Dukla Pass
Associated Press dispatches report Russians resuming fighting at Dukla Pass after 24 hours rest. They have not reached Hungary yet and were defeated in Bukowina. Swiss dispatches say Russians reached Northeastern Hungary with Austrian losses around 1,800.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Dukla Pass
Carpathians
Hungary
Bukowina
Geneva
Dispatches
Russians Defeat Turks Capture Artvin on Black Sea
Petrograd reports Russian forces defeated Turkish troops and captured Artvin on the Black Sea. London reports the British steamer Flaminian sunk off Scilly Islands, likely by a submarine, with the crew saved.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Artvin
Black Sea
London
Flaminian
Scilly Islands
Russians repulsed near Augustowo and Tauroggen
Allied airmen drop bombs on Bruges Ghistelles and Coutrai killing a Belgian at Coutrai. No material damage reported. French repulsed west of Pont-a-Mousson.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Augustowo
Tauroggen
Bruges
Ghistelles
Coutrai
Pont-a-Mousson
Coal for Prinz Eitel Friedrich Under US Supervision
Report from Sewells Point Virginia says 1600 tons of coal are being loaded on barges for the Prinz Eitel Friedrich to be delivered tonight or tomorrow Naval officers deny any order and say the ship can coal only under US supervision It is believed the Eitel is preparing to leave
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Newport News
Sewells Point
United States
Passenger Thrasher Died When Falaba Sunk
Hardwick Massachusetts March 31. Leon Chester Thrasher a passenger on the Falaba drowned when the German submarine sank the British steamer He was a United States citizen born in 1884 His family has asked Washington for details
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Hardwick
Mass
Leon Chester Thrasher
Falaba
United States
Washington
Steamer Castille Sunk After Torpedo Off Scilly Islands
The Castille, a 3,000 ton steamer, was torpedoed and sunk off the Scilly Islands. The Crown Crown and other vessels are reported in Cardiff as preparations for coal operations proceed at Sewell Point. The report notes the first coal barge has departed Sewell Point and the Eutel will begin coaling this afternoon.
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Cardiff
Wales
Cardiff Echo
Crown
Sewells Point
Eutel
Ten Thousand Tribesmen Revolt in Tochi Stage
Ten thousand tribesmen rose in revolt at Tochi and were repelled by government troops. Two hundred tribesmen were killed.
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Simla
India
Tochi
Russian Notes Add $500 Million To Bank Notes Limit
Berlin reports from the Overseas News Agency note the Russian State Bank authorized a $500 million increase in bank notes raising the total to $1.603 billion. Reichsbank and others report large subscripts and diverse institutional holdings in marks and rubles. The education minister declines a British request to found a technical school for Jews, while the French seek recruits among interned Germans and Austrians for their foreign legion.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Roch of
The
Tageblatt
Gov Ferguson sends $50 to mother of triplets
Austin April 1 Governor Ferguson dispatched a fifty dollar check to Mrs Luke Collier of Heidenheimer as thanks for serving the state by giving it three more sons. Mrs Collier, now mother of fourteen children in twenty years, is 39 and reported in good health.
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Austin
Tex
Ferguson
Luke Collier
Heidenheimer
Collier
Governor Ferguson Praises Valley Figures
A Bell County resident quotes Governor Ferguson praising local leaders as builders of civilization and urging national appreciation for their work over loud talkers. He commends the enduring results and calls for better treatment of those who contribute to society.
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Bell County
Ferguson
Vice President Earned a Dollar at Movie Camp
Vice President Marshall joined a film crew in Los Angeles as an extra for an Egyptian drama. He cranked the camera and received $1 from the director for his work, then enjoyed a day of automobile travel with Mrs. Marshall.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Marshall
A. and M. Retains Trophy From Livestock Meet
The A. and M. College of Texas live stock judging team will keep the bronze trophy for another year after the Chicago International Livestock Exposition was canceled due to foot and mouth disease. Prof. John C. Burns reports the trophy remains with A. and M. The team won first place against many state and Canadian competitors and also secured top finishes in individual contests from over fifty schools represented.
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A. & M. College of Texas
Chicago
Texas College
John C. Burns
The
Trinian
Canada
Cotton Brought to Bryan From Gause Farmer
E. L. Lowery of Gause in Milam County visited Bryan today with cotton. He initially planned to go to Caldwell but was advised to sell in Bryan for better prices. Many farmers from nearby areas followed the practice, trading for materials like barbed wire before returning home this afternoon.
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E. L. Lowery
Gause
Milam County
Bryan
Mr. Lowery
Caldwell
Novel window display at Parker-Astin Hardware
A spring millinery display in the Parker Astin Hardware show window features an arrangement of hardware, glassware and cutlery mounted as a burlesque on spring millinery fashions. Miss Bertha Stuart, a popular employee, designed the decorations and demonstrates notable talent.
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Parker-Astin Hardware Company
Bertha Stuart
Hardware Company
A&M Students Practice Speaking at Imaginary Banquet
A public speaking class at Texas A and M features an imaginary banquet with Governor James E Ferguson as the guest of honor. Major R R Allen introduces the governor and praise is given to President Wilson and other notables. Senior English requires practical speaking with topics like Good Roads Rural Organization and Marketing and Improvement of Rural Schools. R G Bressler oversees the English department activity.
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James E. Ferguson
A. & M. College
Ferguson
Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
R. R. Allen
Texas
R. G. Bressler
Enduring High Wheel Wagon From 1863 Still In Service
A Farm and Fireside contributor recalls a farm wagon built in 1863 by an Ohio manufacturer. Bought about 15 years later, the wagon remains in use despite stone roads, with shortened spokes, wide tires, careful upkeep, regular painting, and never letting the axles run dry.
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Ohio
Two New Gushers Reported in Taylor Oil Field
Taylor Texas April 1 Two more gushers added to six in the Taylor oil field this morning at about 2 a m. The Rountree well No 2, Thrall Pure Oil Company, partners of Rockdale, and the Taylor well, Taylor Oil and Gas Company with R J Eckhardt and associates of Taylor, each flowed around 2000 barrels daily.
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Taylor, Tex
Taylor
Rountree
Thrall Pure Oil Company
Dr. Johnson
Trolley Extensions and Improvements Upgrade Network
The trolley line is electrified from the Central Hotel station to the fire station terminal and will operate from this date. Fifteen lights enhance the station and illuminate the nearby streets. An electric extension to Villa Maria is advancing and should finish soon with favorable weather. Howard Eaves leads the project.
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Central Hotel
Villa Maria
Howard Eaves
Rainfall Facts and Effects Highlighted in Farm Paper
Fireside, the national farm journal published in Springfield Ohio, presents excerpts on rainfall impacts. It notes January 1909 rainfall at Helen Mine California exceeding 71 inches, extreme daily totals, and converts one inch of rain to 113 tons per acre. It discusses sheep grazing response to rainfall in Australia and claims July rainfall in Ohio boosts corn value by over two million dollars per inch.
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National Farm Paper
Springfield
Helen Mine
Cal
United States
Australia
J. W. Smith
Ohio
Pendulum Keeps My Clock Of Life Swinging
A melodious prose sketch in the New York Sun by Mildred Stewart describes Pendulum as a rose hued, delicate figure with blue eyes and shy smiles. The piece evokes innocence and a gentle charm, centering on a playful, timeless gaze.
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Mildred Stewart
New York
Elberta Peach Crop Destroyed by Cold Spell
E W Cole of the Texas Agriculture Department reports the Elberta peach crop virtually destroyed by the cold in Elberta. The April 1 report from Austin notes severe damage affecting growers and market outlook.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
E. W. Cole
Texas Department of Agriculture
Troops and Artillery Concentrated at Adrianople
In Sofia April 1 reports say Turkish troops and artillery massed at Adrianople as a precaution in case of war with Bulgaria. Berlin reports March saw 55,800 Russians captured by the German Eastern army along with 9 cannons and 61 machine guns. The French suffered losses east of Luneville and only artillery duels occurred in the Vosges. The steamer Emma was torpedoed in the English Channel with 19 crewmen drowned and two survivors.
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Associated Press
Sofia
Bulgaria
Adrianople
Berlin
Augustowo
Suwalki
Rawka River
Opomo
Luneville
Vosges
Emma
English Channel
England Moves to Curb Alcohol in War Effort
London reports the government elevates the alcohol question above the spring allied advance due to munitions shortages. War Secretary Kitchener announces no alcoholic beverages will be permitted in his household during the war.
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Associated Press
London
England
Kitchener
French Forces Destroy Mines in Southwest Peronne Action
Paris reports a front struggle with French troops blowing four mines near Southwest Peronne. At Berry au Bac they destroyed a mine sap as Germans tended it, and the German observation post was wiped out by the resulting explosion.
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Associated Press
Paris
Peronne
Berry-au-Bac
French Steamer Sunk
French steamer sunk near the coast as a naval incident reported from London with limited details and no confirmed loss figures or crew information.
Widow of John R. McManus Paid Indemnity
Dispatches from the Villa agency report General Garza leader of Mexico City government paid the McManus widow 113000 pesos for the American killed by Zapata troopers. Secretary Bryan had said 20000 dollars in gold was paid and the widow telegraphed thanks for the action.
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Associated Press
Washington
Villa
Garza
Mexico City
John R. McManus
Zapata
Bryan
McManus
Attorney General Sues Texas Packers
Austin April 1 Attorney General Looney filed suits against Swift & Company Armour & Company and Morris & Company alleging violation of Texas anti trust laws. The suits claim the firms jointly own cotton gins and oil mills in Texas and the South and that they avoid competition in purchasing cottonseed oil.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Looney Today
Swift & Company
Armour & Company
Morris & Company
Texas
South
Russians Defeat Turks in Northwestern Persia Arkutur Battle
Russian forces renewed hostilities with the Turks in Persia on March 25 and defeated them at Arkutur in the northwest. Turkish casualties and captures totaled 12,000, with many guns lost.
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Tabriz
Persia
Arkutur
Massacre Reported in Persia Before Russian Invasion
Descriptions from Tabriz dated April 1 allege Turks killed about 800 Christians in the Armiah district before the Russian occupation of Azerbaijan. Fears of a larger massacre among 10 000 to 15 000 Christians persist without orders from Constantinople. Verbal reports confirm 800 killed locally and say over 2 000 died of disease.
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Tabriz
Persia
Azerbaijan
Aramiah
Constantinople
Prinz Eitel Friedrich Delayed From Newport News Departure
Newport News authorities say the Prinz Eitel Friedrich will not depart for several days at least. The delay affects naval movements and port traffic as officials wait for further orders.
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Associated Press
Newport News
Prinz Eitel Friedrich
Germans abandon siege at Ossowetz report
Dispatch from Petrograd states the Germans have definitively abandoned the siege of Ossowetz. A U S note to Germany on April 1 contends there was no justification for sinking the Frye and was sent to Berlin. The note says the cargo is not deemed American owned.
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Petrograd
Ossowetz
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Germany
Frye
Berlin
Bryan
Henry sticks for government loans
Representative Robert L. Henry of Texas declared that a majority of the new House would oppose any rural credits plan that did not provide government loans to farmers outside the Federal Reserve system.
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Associated Press
Washington
Robert L. Henry
Texas Today
New House
Federal Reserve System
P. O. Receipts Compare March 1915 with 1914
A Bryan post office receipts comparison shows March 1915 at 1392.44 versus March 1914 at 1126.29, an increase of 266.15. January and February this year declined from 1914, making March 1915 a notable improvement.
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Bryan
Small Residence Fire Destroys House In Town
A small house in the northwestern part of town was destroyed by fire at 10 o'clock last night. The origin is unknown as no one was home. The building and contents were a total loss, insured for $350.
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Eagle
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Dieppe
Eitel
Rus
Gov. Ferguson
Elberta
Russia
Mimanus
Mrs. McManus Wire
Tion
Texas Packers
Henry
P. O
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