Bond Elections for Good Roads Gain in Texas
Texas counties vote and plan bond issues totaling billions in road work over the next years. Notable amounts include Lamb 50000 and Orange 1000000 with many more proposed. statewide total bonds voted and to be voted reach 41.423 million excluding state and federal aid. Road projects progress across Aransas Val Verde Comanche Upshur Culberson Ward Ector Crane Monahans and other counties as labor and weather affect pace.
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Austin
Texas
Lamb
Vitus
Coleman
Tom Green
Chambers
Brazoria
Stephens
Menard
Webb
Reagan
Nacogdoches
Wheeler
Duval
Moore
Freestone
Edwards
Hill
Orange
Wood
Ork
State Highway Department
Aransas County
Rockport
Aransas Pass
Val Verde County
del Rio
Comstock
Comanche County
Highway Department
Upshur County
Mount Pleasant
Tyler
el Paso
Texarkana
Culberson
Ward
Ector
Crane
Monahans
Gregg County
van Zandt
Henderson
Women Plan Petition Day Ahead of May Suffrage Push
Austin leaders outlined Petition Day for the Saturday before May 24. Block chairmen will circulate a petition urging men to support woman suffrage. Mrs Minnie Fisher Cunningham says the goal is to enlist 60 percent of voters and rebut claims that women do not want to vote.
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Austin
Texas
Minnie Fisher Cunningham
Texas Equal Suffrage Association
Hard fighting at town of Magdeburg reported
Copenhagen reports German government troops occupied Magdeburg after hard fighting with many casualties on both sides. Dispatch from Weimar to Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin notes the town was then under control amid ongoing confrontations Tuesday.
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Copenhagen
Magdeburg
Weimar
Lokal Anzeiger
Berlin
Old Texas ledger from Republic era reveals early state spending
Austin notes the first comptroller ledger of the Republic of Texas 1836 to 1842 survives fire damage. It records disbursements to Bowie, Houston, Lamar, the Austins, Fannin, Zavala and others with Sam Houston listed for 1842–1850. Custodian Preston Ivey recalls a near scandal over Houston’s $30 256.18 in two years.
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Austin
Texas
Comptroller
Republic of Texas
Capitol
Bowie
Houston
Lamar
Austins
Fannin
Lorenzo de Zavala
Sam Houston
Preston Ivey
Lloyd George: No peace approaches from Russia presented
London reporting on April 16 states Prime Minister Lloyd George answered Labor leader John R. Clynes that no peace approaches had been received from the Russian government. He said military intervention in Russia would be folly and that recognition of Russia had never been proposed or discussed.
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London
John R. Clynes
Lloyd George
Russia
England
College 10 Hold Victory Loan Meet
The College Victory loan drive will start April 21. A Community Council meeting at the Y chapel Sunday at 3:30 will feature talks by Id. Hall on bonds investment Dr F B Clark on the economic side and Dr C P Fountain on patriotism. No collection or cards. 15 minute addresses. one hour max. Local Bryan residents and campus members urged to attend and learn about the loan. Extension speakers and college staff in Bryan should subscribe through the college.
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Y Chapel
Id. Hall
State Bank and Trust Company
Bryan
F. B. Clark
C. P. Fountain
Farmers Fall to Texas Longhorns in Lopsided Loss
The Farmers were beaten by Texas at Austin with a 20 to 2 score. Texas now has seven wins and one defeat, while the Farmers own one victory and three losses. The team travels to Dallas for a game against SMU this afternoon as star pitcher Munch recovers.
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Longhorns of Texas Lversity
Austin
Longhorns
Aggie
Twirler Munch
Dallas
Southern Methodist University Mustangs
Navasota Delegation Joins Good Roads Meeting Train Sleeper
Navasota delegates travel by special sleeper to Mineral Wells for a good roads meeting. The party includes J W Brosig L M Hewit J N Baylor P W Wyman C C Camp Tom M Owen Jno M Ackerman with Judge Buffington Tucker and Stephenson joining from Plantersville Grimes county totals ten. Madison county members also ride along. Two Brazos county men depart.
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Navasota
Good Roads
Mineral Wells
Santa Fe
J. W. Brosig
L. M. Hewit
J.N. Baylor
P. W. Wyman
C. C. Camp
Tom M. Owen
Jno. M. Ackerman
Boston Telephone Tie Up Nears End as Strikes Continue
Boston reports the nationwide telephone tie up by striking operators from the New England and Providence companies remains in effect outside Connecticut. Officials hope substitutes will ease the disruption as the Boston interruption nears completion.
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Boston
New England
Connecticut
Providence
U C Orders Sub Chasers 10 Alaska
Four submarine chasers are ordered to Alaskan waters under the Great Lakes naval training force to assist shipping and enforce law. They leave Puget Sound for Juneau and will operate until navigation closes, with fish wardens aboard and coordination with commerce treasury and interior departments. Coast guard cutters Ungala and Bear will patrol Alaska from April 20 to October 1. The radio repair tender Saturn will cruise Alaskan waters from Mare Island to visit radio stations and deliver supplies until October 1919, aiding vessels and natives in distress.
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Chicago
Alaskan
Navy Department of the Great Lakes Naval Training
Nforce LiWs
Bulletin
Navy Yard
Puget Sound
Juneau
Alaska
Department of Commerce
Treasury Department
Department of the Interior
Coast Guard
Ungala
Bear
United States Guard
Navy Department
United States Coast Guard
U. S. S. Saturn
Mare Island
Cal
Butch Harbor
Pribiloff Islands
Vodiak
New Zealand Soldiers Vote Ends Prohibition Majority
London April 16 The vote of New Zealand soldiers wiped out the majority for prohibition polled by that commonwealth April 11 dispatches say.
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London
New Zealand
College Chess Club Formed At YMCA With Fourteen Members
The College Chess club organized at the YMCA with fourteen charter members. Dean Charles Putgett was elected president and Dr K K Humbert secretary. Weekly meetings will be held at the YMCA and local tournaments arranged. A possible UT Texas challenge in a future match is noted.
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College Chess Club
Y.M.C.A
Charles Putgettr
Kk. P. Humbert
University of Texas
War Changes in Ancient Saloniki Reflects Global Conflict
Saloniki reporters describe vast postwar transformation from a dirty, unsanitary city to a rebuilt center with hospitals, roads, telegraph lines, gardens, and modern utilities. The 1917 fire left thousands homeless, while American Red Cross aid and British French effort reshaped the metropolis. George Horton, long-serving American consul general, is a familiar presence on the waterfront street.
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Saloniki
Thessalonian
Europe
Auust
American Red Cross
Constantinople
Macedonia
George Horton
Horton
Southern Italian cities back territorial claim at peace conference
Representatives from twelve southern Italian cities met here and voiced emphatic support for Italy's territorial claim ahead of the peace conference. The gathering emphasized united city backing for Italy's position in postwar negotiations.
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Italy
Weather forecast fair and warmer tonight and Thursday
The forecast calls for fair skies and warmer temperatures tonight and Thursday. No precipitation expected. high and low temperatures rise modestly across the period.
Thugs Lurk In Wait For Foreigners In Shanghai
Foreign witnesses to Korean protests see danger as Americans prepare reports on brutal treatment by Japanese soldiers and firemen. Asians claim hired thugs hide to target those who observed the unrest, with reports of beatings, imprisonments, and killings of men women and children.
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Shanghai
Korea
German Armistice Commission Telegram on Polish Troops Use
Baron Von Hammerstein of the German armistice commission telegraphs the peoples' council that the Entente powers guarantee General Haller's Polish troops will be used only to maintain order in former Russian territory seized by Germany.
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Lissa
Baron von Hammerstein
German Armistice Commission
Peoples’ Council
Haller
Harrowing Petrograd Starvation Description Returns
London reports a Ruskoje Slovo impression of Petrograd during famine. A writer details starving crowds in streets and public eating houses, hungry children and dehumanized youth, and daily life held together by imagination as the city sinks.
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London
Petrograd
Ruskoje Slovo
Libau
Woman Arrested on Forged Checks Case in Houston
Sheriff Morehead arrested Miss Elsa Brown after reports she forged two checks for 107 dollars and 25 dollars at Houston merchants. An officer arrived to take her back to Houston on the noon train. Brown had been in Bryan recently advertising for a chiropodists firm. she is said to be from Colorado, with a well to do farmer father.
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Morehead
Elsa Brown
Houston
Brown
Bryan
Colorado
Paddock to Hold Public Hearings on Pink Boll Worm
State entomologist F B Paddock sails tonight for Hearne where Thursday at 10 o'clock he and other pink boll worm commission members will hold a public hearing in the community first to report the pest in Texas in December 1917. He will go to Houston after Hearne for a similar hearing Friday morning serving seven counties in the non cotton zone. The Houston hearing may be the final one.
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F. B. Paddock
Hearne
Texas
Houston
Paddock
Improvement Reported in General Peace Negotiations
Washington reports from Paris say there is distinct improvement in the general peace conference situation and the White House was informed today.
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Washington
White House
Paris
Allied leaders reach complete understanding on peace with Germany
London reports Premier Lloyd George in the House of Commons claiming allied representatives in Paris have reached a complete understanding on fundamental questions for peace with Germany. He expects the demands to be presented by the end of next week and notes the unique scale and gravity of the problems faced.
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London
Paris
Germany
Lloyd George
House of Consinous
Europe
Referendum Planned to Resolve Schleswig Holstein Question
Paris April 16 The council decided to settle the Schleswig Holstein issue per the territorial commission. The commission recommended a referendum with arrangements to ensure impartial conditions for the vote.
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Paris
Council Today
Schleswig-folstein
Territorial Commission
Budget Commission Calls for Full War Damages Reimbursement
Paris April 16 The budget commission of the chamber of deputies unanimously adopted a resolution demanding complete reimbursement for all damages caused by the war. Priority is given to reparation claims from enemy countries.
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Paris
Budget Commission
Chamber of Deputies
German Press Bitter Over Peace Terms
Berlin reports the German press denounces the French announcements on the peace treaty terms. Prince Lichnowsky in Tageblatt argues the mailed fist can only maintain peace. Vorwärts claims no German government can sign such terms. Anzeiger condemns Wilsons fourteen points as shameful mockery.
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Berlin
Prince Lichnowsky
Tageblatt
Vorwarts
Anzeiger
Wilson
Doane Henderson and Astin Named to School Board
City council minutes note J. S. Doane Roger Q. Astin and Law Henderson were appointed to the school board. The city health office vacancy was kept open due to Prince absence and Dr Hunnicut’s uncertain return. John Daly Sr. was named to merge recorder with fire marshal and sanitary inspector.
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Greer
Bittle
J. S. Doane
Roger Q. Astin
Law Henderson
Prinees
Hunnicut
John Daly
Judge Daly
Bryan Power Co
Lawlers
City
Haswell
Order Restored After Disturbances in Indian Centers
London reports prompt measures by Indian authorities to quell disturbances at Bombay and Ahmedabad have led to restoration of order everywhere, according to a dispatch from Bombay.
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London
Bombay
Rhmedabad
Navy to Operate Transports If Harbors Strike Lasts
Washington April 16. Officials say transports will be operated in and out of New York if it takes the whole United States navy to halt harbor traffic. Harbor workers plan a strike to start tomorrow to tie up traffic completely.
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Washington
Tris
New York
United States Navy
Utica
New York State
Polish troops begin crossing Germany under Hallers command
Paris April 16 The first contingent of General Haller's Polish troops started across Germany today. They travel with an officer detail and liaison officers from the United States Britain France and Italy to coordinate with German forces.
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Paris
Haller
Germany
United Army
Complete Anarchy Reigns in Munich
A Copenhagen dispatch reports Munich in total turmoil with halted work and non running trains. Robbers loot houses as the first infantry reportedly joins the Spartacists amid widespread disorder.
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Munich
London
Copenhagen
Lloyd George Pleads Patience After Paris Conference
London April 16 Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons the war situation remained fragile for all countries and those trying to help should be left alone.
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London
House of Commons
Paris
Loyd George
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U. C
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Astin
Hallers
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