Italian Delegation Demands Endure at Peace Talks
Paris April 23 The Italian delegation to the peace conference reasserts its insistence on Fiume and refuses to return unless the council shifts its stance. President Wilson is viewed as equally firm. With Premier Orlando absent Clemenceau Lloyd George and Wilson resume discussion on China and Japan.
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Paris
Fiume
Wilson
Orlando
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
China
Japan
Ready to Receive German Delegates at Versailles
Paris reports April 23 that the allied and associated governments informed the German government via General Enchant at Spa that they are ready to receive German delegates at Versailles on April 28.
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Paris
Spa
Versailles
Deadlock Over Italian Claims in Adriatic Reported
Paris reports detail a deadlock over Adriatic claims as Wilson proposes a free Fiume under Jugoslav customs, with a London treaty revision. Italy rejects. Sonnino resists revision while Clemenceau and Lloyd George push adherence to the London treaty and seek conciliation. Wilson shifts to favor Jugoslav control of Fiume, citing new state outlet and diminished Austrian naval threat.
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Paris
Adriatic
Petit Parisien
Wilson
Fiume
London
Italy
Baron Sonnino
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Jugo Slavia
Orlando Threatens Return Over Fiume and Dalmatian Dispute
Paris reports Premier Orlando warns he will return to Italy if the Fiume and Dalmatian questions are not settled satisfactorily. Premier Lloyd George presses the Italian leader to stay in Paris and push for a reconciliation of opposing positions.
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Paris
Orlando
Italy
Lloyd George
Wilson statement on Adriatic issue rejects Fiume as Italian
Paris April 23. President Wilson explains his stance on the Adriatic question. He asserts Fiume cannot become Italian and notes changes in conditions since Italy's entry into the war after the pact of London promises and the dissolution of the Austro Hungarian empire.
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Paris
Wilson
Fiume
Italy
Adriatic
London
German delegates to peace congress set for Versailles arrival
Berlin dispatch reports German delegates will likely depart Berlin on April 28 and reach Versailles on May 1, per Zurich correspondent’s message.
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Paris
Berlin
Versailles
Zurich Corresponent
Freight rate hikes faced by mining firms request ICc review
Eleven large mining and smelting corporations attacked increased railroad freight rates in a formal complaint filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission. The action marks a coordinated challenge to rail tariffs effective under federal administration.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bolsheviks Driven Out of Kiev by Revolutionary Troops
Kiev news from Vienna reports General Petlura stating Bolshevik forces were expelled from the city by revolutionary troops. The claim highlights a shift in control amid broader postwar upheaval.
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Vienna
Kiev
Petlura
Robbers sweep Waelder store of cash jewelry
In Waelder Lockhart April 23 burglars raided the Max Mellinger store stealing two thousand dollars in cash and an equal amount in jewelry. They emptied the shelves of dry goods and clothing as well in the overnight burglary.
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Lockhart
Texas
Max Mellinger
Waelder
Paris Socialists Push Tax on Excess War Profits
Paris reports the socialist congress passed resolutions calling for a return to excess war profits taxes and new levies on wealthy establishments, financial monopolies, railways, banks and similar concerns.
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Paris
Socialist Congress
Mysterious Barn Fire at Kur Ten Farm Burns Feedstock
A barn on the rope farm at Kur Ten burned last night destroying considerable feedstuff. The origin of the fire remains a mystery. This is the third mysterious fire in the neighborhood in two months.
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Kurten
Bonds Buyback Rally Reflects War Bond Support in Texas
Readers from Rogers Texas subscribed their quotas and urged recording their tribute to nine local men who died defending the nation. An American Indian veteran, Rubino Mijarez of San Elizario, praised loyalty to the United States while honoring Spanish heritage and said his family would buy bonds. Carrie Christian, mother of a soldier, bought bonds in Shreveport as her son fought overseas. Federal loan director Frank M. Smith said mobilization and enthusiasm would soon produce a landslide in bond purchases.
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Eagle
Dallas
Texas
Rogers
Rubino Mijarez
San Elizario
el Paso
United States
San Antonio
San Jacinto
Carrie Christian
Shreveport
Frank M. Smith
Federal Loan
Brazos Presbytery wraps up busy session in Brazos area
After a hectic session the Brazos Presbytery adjourned to meet again in Houston in September. Home mission plans expand with a new evangelist and committee chair W M Lewis. A one million dollar campaign for synod schools aims at a 2250000 presbytery quota. Rev C H Storey shifted as campaign chair and Rev Storey relieved from beneficence committee. committee, J C Hines installation at Calvert church arranged. Commissioners J P Robertson and E L Storey elected to the general assembly in New Orleans May 17.
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Daily Eagle
Brazos
First Presbyterian Church
Houston
T. C. Johnston
Pene
Eagle Lake
Er. W. M. Lewis
Committee On Home Missions
Synod
C. H. Storey
Storey
C. S. Ramsey
Elam Start
J. C. Hines
Calvert
J. P. Robertson
D. D
Galveston
E. L. Storey
Alvin
General Assembly
New Orleans
E. B. Barden
O. A. Dungan
el Campo
Women Attorneys Try Divorce Case in Texas Court
In Dallas on April 24 women lawyers argued a divorce suit before a district court. The jury verdict favored the plaintiff alleging cruel treatment. The defendant was absent at verdict and was represented by a woman attorney appointed by the court.
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Dallas
Texas
South
Give the Boys and Girls Their Chance
The Progressive Farmer urges providing boys and girls with a square deal this year. It advocates enrolling them in clubs such as corn pig poultry and canning and letting them earn or invest money from their labor. It suggests offering land or horse access or costs paid in installments to enable participation.
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Colin
Miss Minerva McQueen Arrives for Hearne Visit
Miss Minerva McQueen of Hearne arrived this afternoon for a visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McQueen.
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Minerva McQueen
Hearne
J. A. McQueen
Baikal's Holy Sea Holds Mysteries And Superstitions
Irkutsk April 22 report notes Siberian rail builders will pressure the Baikal region for a Vladivostok route. The lake, called The Holy Sea, features harsh winters, 40 below zero, seven foot waves, and legends of Begdory, Genghis Khan lore, and sacred Olkhon Island with numerous rites and sacrifices.
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Irkutsk
Siberia
trans-Siberian Railway
Lake Baikal
Great Russian
Vladivostok
Baikal
Holy Sea
Superior
Michigan
Huron
Lake Nyanza
Africa
Olkhon
Begdory
Gheorghu
Genghis Khan
White Mountains
New Hampshire
Cape Holy
Llama
Angara
Arctic
Cotton acreage must be reduced say southern bankers
D E Waggoner of Security National Bank of Dallas urges drastic cotton acreage cuts. He warns abundant rainfall and 8 million bales carried over from 1918 will depress prices unless growers plant one third less cotton this season. He emphasizes self help by bankers, businessmen, and farmers to avoid a 1914 price slump.
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D. E. Waggoner
Security National Bank of Dallas
Revival attendance and guest visitors noted at local tabernacle
Dr and Mrs George F Lee and Mrs A W Royder with daughter Miss Vivian Royder of Wellborn attended the revival at the tabernacle last night. Miss Jessie Deverle visits Edge to spend weekend with Miss Gertrude Beard. Miss Pauline Seale of Benchley and Miss Beulah Cook of Navasota arrive and stay with Miss Frances Hall. Miss Cook invited to lead the R V dance at college with Mr Virgil Brady of Denton.
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George F. Lee
A. W. Royder
Vivian Royder
Wellborn
Tabernacle
Jessie Deverle
Edge
Gertrude Beard
Trave Beard
Pauline Seale
Benchley
Beulah Cook
Navasota
Frances Hall
Miss Cook
Senator Borah on universal peace and retirement
The Anaconda Standard notes Senator Borah is not in favor of universal peace and suggests he could prove otherwise by retiring to private life.
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Senator Borah
Bryan Boy Encounters Salvation Army Angel in Trenches
A Bryan, Texas lad from the 55th Infantry recalls a 15 minute hike to front line trenches in rain and mud. He receives a cup of coffee from a Salvation Army lassie, an act that steadies him and inspires resolve to fight on for his country.
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Paul A. Hill
Bryan
Mr. Hill
55Th Infantry
St. Mihiel
Pavenelle
Uncle Sam
Fritz
Salvation Army
Angel
Good Roads: Brazos County Farmers Read Student Essay
A Wellborn high school ninth grader Miss Ola Williams writes on good roads. The article argues that public roads cut hauling costs, raise land values, boost rural population, and improve schools and living conditions, urging Texas to embrace a state highway department.
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Brazos County
Ola Williams
Wellborn
Miss Williams
Texas
Calotabs Calomel Purified From Objections
A 1910s advertisement touts Calotabs as a purified calomel free of salivation. One tablet at bedtime with water cleanses the liver and refreshes the system by morning. No salts, nausea, or griping. no dietary restrictions. Sold only in original sealed packages for thirty five cents with money-back guarantee.
Citation by Publication in Brazos County Court
Public notice in Brazos County Texas commands sheriff to publish weekly for four weeks summoning Wilson C. Marsh to answer a 1917 suit by Fannie Mike executrix seeking fore closure of a vendor lien on land in Bryan. Case No 7617 notes due on 1913 1914 1915 contracts with 10 percent attorney fees, prayer for debt and lien foreclosure or land recovery.
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A. D
Fannie Mike
Jno
B. Mike
Wilson C. Marsh
John B. Mike
J. W. Barron
Brazos County
Bryan
Texas
Constable commanded to publish summons for Mary Brown
The writ requires summoning Mary Brown by weekly public notices for four weeks before May 12 1919 at the Brazos County courthouse Bryan to answer a petition in case No 8118 A filed April 9 1919 by Andrew Brown alleging they were lawfully married September 16 1910 and that Mary Brown abandoned the marriage about a year later The clerk Barron issues the writ dated April 9 1919 with office seal in Bryan Texas
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State of Texas
Brazos County
Mary Brown
District Court
Bryan
Andrew Brown
Ouly Coats
Tex
Barron Clerk District Court
Brazos Co
Notice of Probate of Will Hearing in Brazos County
Notice that T. K. Dixon filed in Brazos County Court an application for probate of the last will and testament of Mrs Jessie Meredith deceased and for letters testamentary. The next term opens Monday in April 1919 at Bryan Court House. All interested may appear and contest.
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State OF Texas
Jessie Meredith
T. K. Dixon
Brazos County
Jesse Meredith
Bryan
Texas
A. D
H. C. Ferguson
Riots in Hamburg Reflect Week of Disturbances
Berlin reports serious disturbances in Hamburg during the week. A mob plundered the harbor quarter and in clashes with police several people were killed. Arms are being distributed to the mobs as unrest renewed today.
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Berlin
Hamburg
Anes
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