Navasota urged to push road plan to cut off trade routes
A letter from A. S. Adams urges Navasota to push designated east west roads to secure support from Brazos and Grimes counties. The writer argues a county bond issue could hurt tax rates, while praising Bryan and Brazos county citizens for their likely future backing of road development tying Madisonville and Navasota routes together.
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Houston
Ruan and
Brazos County
Texas
Braes County
Navasota
State Highway Commission
Grimes
Madisonville
Madison County
Madison
Bryan
Palmer declines to opine on southern cotton crop limit
Washington April 24 Attorney General Palmer has declined to give an opinion on the legality of the action by southern cotton growers to limit their crop this year to sustain prices.
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Washington
Palmer
Summer tourist rates announced for Texas coast trips
Dallas officials said summer tourist rates to Texas coast points are eighty percent of double the one way fare with flat rates to California cities and Pacific coast lines. Flat $72.50 fares from Dallas apply to Los Angeles San Diego and San Francisco with sale June 1 to September 30 and ninety day validity. North of Dallas rates decision expected by May 1.
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Texas
Western Traffic Committee
California
San Diego
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Elko Elks Elect Officers for Ensuing Year
At a meeting of the Elks lodge last evening the following officers were elected E M Dodson exalted ruler Frank L Webb leading knight Hugh Cassidy loyal knight ry M Stevens lecturing knight R L Hearn secretary Wilson Radley treasurer Burt McMorris Tyler Rev H B Jamison chaplain R A Harrison W B Saunders G M Brandon trustees The war period saw the lodge devote itself to the Red Cross but with war work ended interest in Elkdom is reviving and new activities are planned as many new applications for membership come in Veterans returning from service add to the pep by the organization
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Elks Lodge
E. M. Dodson
Frank L. Webb
Hugh Cassidy
Ry M. Stevens
R. L. Hearn
Wilson Radley
Burt McMorris
Tyler
H. B. Jamison
R. A. Harrison
W. B. Saunders
G. M. Brandon
Elks
Conditions Grow Worse in Budapest Crisis Deepens
Budapest reports April 24 shows the crisis worsening since April 3 with fears of a violent swing to anarchy. Socialists may lose control to bolshevik leaders as looting and assassination of aristocrats are feared.
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Budapest
Wet Opot in the Land of Drought Mecca for Boozers
El Paso reports Juarez as a border town oasis amid prohibition. Saloon numbers rise on Calle Commercio and whiskey and wine flow to crossers under passport rules. El Paso bootlegging grows as Mexican workers transport contraband liquor. Juarez bar life echoes El Paso past.
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Mecca
el Paso
Texas
Juarez
United States
College Subscribes Beyond Quota in Victory Loan Drive
A and M College surpassed its Victory Loan quota at noon raising 50 000 toward a 42 000 target with department heads pledging 7 500 more and expectations set for about 60 000 total an 18 000 over subscription. The campus has led in Liberty Bonds and other war drives and aims to maintain its patriotic record.
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the Eagle
A. and M. College
Red Cross
Impudence said to be intolerable in Mexican politics
Mexico City reports that the Mexican government does not recognize the Monroe doctrine and recalls Albert Pani as minister to France to wait orders in Spain. Allied powers view Carranza with suspicion over foreign investors and nationals. The failure to invite Mexico to Paris neutrals conference fuels Carranza's resentment.
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Mexico City
Albert Pani
France
Spain
Salvador Fernandez
Department of Foreign Relations
Mexico
Carranza
Paris
Ferguson Sues Houston Paper in Five Cases
Former Texas governor James E. Ferguson of Temple files five separate lawsuits in Belton district court seeking 100000 dollars per case against the Houston Chronicle Publishing Company. The suits cite articles published in 1918 June 30 and July 20 22 and 24 alleging damages tied to gubernatorial campaign issues.
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Texas
James E. Ferguson
Temple
Houston Chronicle Publishing Company
Houston
Houston Chronicle and Herald
Peng
Brownsville Man After First Cotton Bale in 1919 Season
E. J. Puig former United States vice consul of Matamoros Texas owns about five hundred acres of cotton in Brownsville in 1919. 150 acres are knee high with squares throughout. Growers expect bolls within a month and plan to have a bale ready before July 4 based on current progress.
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Texas
E. J. Puig
United States
Matamoros
Mexico
Puig
Men Selected for Cross Ocean Flight
Washington April 24 officers and men of the naval aviation service to man three sea planes in the trans Atlantic flight next month. Commander John H Towers will command the fleet known as seaplane division No 1.
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Washington
Naval Aviation Service
John H. Towers
Seaplane Division No. 1
5000 Negro Troops in First Trench Face Mockery from Whites
In early trenches 5000 Black soldiers faced taunts from a supporting white force of 10,000 nearby. A new Black trooper, Henry, is teased as peers joke about how reporters back home would sensationalize a hypothetical massacre with headlines about white people being trampled. The dialogue shows hostile humor amid combat readiness.
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Hennery
Henry
French Senate Passes Eight Hour Labor Bill
Paris reports the French Senate approved the eight hour labor bill today, sending it to enactment as law. The measure sets an eight hour workday in the country, affecting industrial and service sectors nationwide.
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Paris
Farmers defeat Baylor Bears 8 to 6 in Kyle Field thriller
The Texas Farmers beat Baylor 8 6 on Kyle Field with Munch back in the box He limited nerves and Higginbotham starred at short with three hits in five trips The Bears used McDaniel and Duncan before Turner pitched in the sixth A large crowd witnessed a polished infield double play and the season’s only meet with Texas C A U to follow tomorrow amid high holiday excitement on campus
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Baylor Bears
Kyle Field
Munch
Higginbotham
Bears
McDaniel
Duncan
Turner
Henry
Forrest
Hamilton
Rothe
Queen’s Ball Opens Elaborate College Social Involvement
Many young society women arrive for the inauguration of a major social program at the college. They will attend the queen's ball Friday night and the carnival dance Saturday night. Fort Worth's "Single" Smith's Negro band is engaged for all dances.
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Ross Volunteers
White and Blacks Clash in Chicago
In Chicago on April 24 clashes between whites and blacks in the south side black belt threaten loss of life. Racial tension rises as negro settlement encroaches on white residence areas and several bombs have exploded recently.
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South Side
Black Belt
South Belt
Colonel Honeycutt Praises College Military Cadets
Col Francis W Honeycutt of the War Department staff visited the college for inspections. He was highly pleased with the military department's work and noted drill progress and full marching outfits. His favorable report could influence the college retaining its distinguished military status.
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Ponarel
War Departments
Military Department
Honeycutt
War Department
Taft Visits Texas Amid Liberty Loan Rally
Gainesville crowds greet former president Taft as his train passes through. He urges a liberal Liberty Loan subscription and strong support for the league of nations.
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Gainesville
Taft
Victory Liberty Loan
League of Naions
Poles and Czechoslovaks to Decide Teschen Mine Dispute
Paris April 24 The peace conference committee of five rules that Poles and Czecho Slovakia will resolve the Teschen mining dispute between themselves per the Parisien report.
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Paris
Committee of Five
Peace Conference
Teschen
Parisien
Italian forces to occupy Dalmatia and Adriatic lands
Paris reports Italian military will occupy Dalmatia and other Adriatic territory per the London pact with about one hundred thousand men. A similar force will reach the north and around Fiume. Premier Orlando plans a special session to push a Dalmatia annexation measure.
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Dalmatia
Adriatic
London
Pozzio
Orlando
Fiume
Pozzi
Orlando Issues Statement Withdraws From Peace Conference
Vittorio Orlando the Italian premier issued a lengthy statement replying to President Wilson. He says he is compelled to withdraw from the peace conference after Wilson's action, which he calls a departure from diplomatic customs and leaves Italy with no other course.
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Orlando
Vittorio Orlando
Wilson
Rome Mayor Addresses Crowd Over Italy's Victory Demands
Rome reports quote the mayor at the Prince Colonna addressing a gathered throng. He says Italy's right to the fruits of victory will not be compromised by any hypocritical combination. Newspapers agree the Paris delegation's program is the minimum compatible with Italy's dignity and safety.
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Rome
Prince Colonna
Italy
Paris
Rome Peace Conference Demonstrations Honor Italian Claims
Paraders traversed the thoroughfares of Rome to acclaim Fiume and Dalmatia and to cheer Orlando and Sonnino for upholding Italy's claims at the peace conference.
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Rome
Fiume
Dalmatia
Orlando
Sonnino
Italy
Victor Emmanuel Supports Italian Stance From Paris
King Victor Emmanuel telegraphs Premier Orlando praising his action and urging no retreat from Italy's current position amid Paris discussions.
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Victor Emmanuel
Paris
Orlando
Italy
Italian Parliament to Meet Upon Premier Orlando Return
Italian parliament to convene immediately after Premier Orlando's return from Paris. Dispatches indicate instructions have already been sent to Rome and a meeting may occur in a day or two.
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Paris
Parliament of
Italy
Orlando
Rome
France backs urgent search for peace conference solution
Paris reports a unified stance that no stone be left unturned to break the deadlock at the peace conference. Conservative outlets criticise President Wilson for public remarks seen as potentially harmful to progress.
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Paris
France
Vigaro
Wilson
Italian moves shield American embassy staff in Rome
Paris reports April 24 that the Italian government is taking steps to protect the American embassy in Rome and consulates in other Italian cities from demonstrations. State authorities seek to ensure security for diplomatic missions amid mounting protests in Italy.
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Paris
Italy
Germany
Italian Premier Delays Paris Departure to Evening
Paris on April 24 reports Premier Lloyd George's visit to Premier Orlando, and that the Italian premier has postponed his departure from Paris until 8 o clock this evening, extending talks in the city.
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Paris
Lloyd George
Orlando
Premiege
France and England seek new Italian declaration on policy
Paris reports that France and England, after consulting with President Wilson, will attempt to obtain from Italy a further declaration of policy and hope a way may be found to align Italian aims with Allied strategy.
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Paris
France
England
Wilson
Premier Leaders Divided Over Fiume Accord Terms
Paris and London dispatches report Premier Lloyd George backs President Wilson's statement while Premier Clemenceau calls it admirable and would not alter a word. The split stems from Fiume's fate under treaties with Croatia. Britain and France urge Italy to honor signatures or concede Fiume to Croatia. Wilson acts alone in issuing his statement as leaders seek a settlement.
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Lloyd George
Wilson
Clemenceau
Fiume
Croatia
London
Associated Press
Italy
Trieste
Pola
Dalmatia
Great Britain
France
Italy Faces U S Stance on Adriatic Claims at Fiume
London reports President Wilson defines U S position on Fiume and the Dalmatian coast. He says new Adriatic states must be created and armed forces limited, with minority protections under international sanction. Italy’s Premier Orlando calls a peace delegation meeting as Italian leaders weigh the possible reply and future moves.
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Italy
United State
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Fiume
Dalmatia
League of Nations
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United States
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Thaon di Revel
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Rome
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