Germans Launch Fresh Masses in Brutal Counterattacks
London reports on April 25 as British and German forces clash for the third day. Massed German reserves surge against Haig’s troops while the Wolan line holds. Berlin notes fighting near Gavrille and gains near Fampoux and Bilheim. Reuter describes German morale deteriorating amid costly counterattacks and a dramatic shift from former caution.
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Associated Press
London
Haig
Wolan
Reuter
France
Greece Poised to Enter War as Entente Ally
A cablegram quoted an Athens newspaper stating Greece is on the point of joining the war as an ally of the Entente powers. The message was received by the Atlantis, a Greek daily, in New York on Tuesday, April 25.
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Greece
New York
Athens
The
Atlantis
Saturn
Uranus
Canada
British Forces Take 3029 Prisoners Since Monday
London April 25 AP reports the British have captured 3029 prisoners since Monday in the ongoing operations. The tally reflects progress in the campaign as Allied forces press the advance against enemy positions.
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Associated Press
London
Weather Bulletin Forecasts Broad Storms and Rain Across Regions
Washington April 28 forecast outlines a continental disturbance April 27 to May 1 with a warm wave April 26 to 30 and a cool wave around May 4. Rainfall expected east of the Rockies near normal, with heavier rain in the southeast and drier west of 90W. A new warm wave reaches Vancouver by May 1 and travels across the continent, followed by storm and cool waves.
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Washington, D. C
Rockies
Vancouver
Pacific
Plains
Great Lakes
Ohio Valleys
Newfoundland
Mississippi
South America
Europe
Jupiter
Saturn
Venus
Mercury
Mars
Law Appointed to A and M Board in Texas
Governor Ferguson named F. M. Law of Houston to fill the vacancy on the Agricultural and Mechanical College board of directors. Law, a former bank official and A and M alumnus, accepted the post after T. B. Battle’s resignation. He has long been connected with Governor Ferguson through banking and politics.
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Austin
Texas
Ferguson
F. M. Law of
Houston
The
Agricultural and Mechanical
T. B. Battie
Marlin
Law
Agricultural and Mechaniest College
Beaumont
First National Bank
First National Bank of
Bryan
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Law Department of
Texas University
Peace Nearer Cited by Bulgarian War Minister
Copenhagen dispatch quotes Bulgaria's minister of war saying peace is nearer than many think due to Russian withdrawal and American intervention. The remark appears in the Berlin Vos sische Zeitung via its correspondent.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Vossiché Zeitung
Amerjean
For Sale The Little Fence Around My Front Yard
Mrs. Mattie Webb advertises a used front yard fence for sale. The notice notes a W33 reference and seeks inquiries from interested buyers.
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Mattie Webb
May Wheat High in Chicago Market
May wheat rose to 2 50 a bushel in Chicago trading today, with buyers and sellers noting renewed demand as supplies remain tight. The brief report lists no further prices or participants.
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Associated Pregs
Chicago
Governor urges $1 million border protection plan
Governor Ferguson sent a message to the legislature recommending a one million dollar appropriation to protect the border and augment the national guard. The plan also calls for increasing the ranger force and raising the adjutant general's salary, underscoring the crisis.
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National Guard
Bryan Commercial Club Plans Outreach To Farmers
The Bryan Commercial Club coordinates talks to farmers and a nearby community, with a negro committee inviting a business group to Edge to discuss participation in the program. Another trip is set to Iola in Grimes county to deliver similar addresses. Efforts continue to secure seed for planting and cans for canning.
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Bryan Commercial Club
Edge
Iola
Grimes County
Mrs Mills Josey Dies After Measles Complication Near Tabor
Mrs Tabor Mills Josey died Tuesday at the farm home near Tabor from complications after measles following the birth of her baby. Wife of J K Josey she left a husband seven children and was about 33. Funeral held Wednesday at 5 pm with interment at Alexander cemetery. Brother Tom R Josey from Hempstead attended.
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Mills Josey
Tabor
Alexander
Josey
Tom R
Hempstead
Tabor High School Commencement Programs and Local News
The Tabor high school's commencement will be at the high school Friday night with four district grade schools in attendance. Seventh graders earning promotions will receive certificates to enter the high school. The program includes a salutation, a valedictory, a commencement address by Hon. W. C. Davis of Bryan, and diploma presentations. A grade school program follows. County agent C. L. Benson and horticulturist J. A. Evans conducted a fruit growing demonstration on Walter Arm Strong’s farm, drawing local farmers. W. L. Class is reported to be improving after a Bryan hospital stay. Community members plan a picnic at Harris school next Saturday.
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Tabor High School
Laura Brooch
Dan Harris
W. C. Davis
Bryan
C. L. Benson
J. A. Evans
A. and
M. College
Walter Arm. Strong
W. L. Class
Harris School
French Commission Arrives in Washington to Discuss US Aid
The French commission led by Rene Viviani arrives in Washington with Marshal Joffre amid a warm reception. It seeks unlimited negotiating power to push for US military aid, including an American expeditionary force, naval support, and loans of 100 million dollars monthly.
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Associated Press
Washington
Marshal Joffre
Rene Viviani
United States
France
Sons
Ministry of Marine
Martyr Mueller Family of Brenham Serves Nation in War
Five Mueller brothers of Brenham of German parentage are highlighted for military service and public roles. Captain Carl Mueller commands cadets at A M College. Henry Mueller served as Brenham postmaster. Paul Mueller is a pharmacist in Beeville. Max Mueller edits the Texas Volksbote. Ernest Mueller serves with Company L on the border and now at Camp Wilson. The family, led by Mrs Minnie Mueller, emphasizes patriotism and national service. two daughters also active in local education and Red Cross work.
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Henry Mueller
Brenham
Mueller
Bastrop
Texas
Germany
The
Texas Volkshore
Wth
Tenth Cavalry
Philippine Islands
United States
Pershing
Mexico
Eleventh Cavalry Machine Gun Corps
Corps of Cadets
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Texas Vorkshoro
Wilson
Paul Mueller
Beeville
Max Mueller
United States Navy
San Francisco
Ernest Mueller
Company L
Second
Texas Infantry
Corpus Christi
Camp Wilson
Minnie Mueller
Minnie Langhammer
College of Industrial Arts
Denton
Emma Mueller
American Red Cross Society
Galveston News
Tick Eradication Law Upheld by Court of Criminal Appeals
The Court of Criminal Appeals today upheld the constitutionality of the local option tick eradication law passed by the thirty third legislature. The ruling centers on state and local authority to combat pest threats and public health. Austin actions reinforce provide legal clarity for implementation across counties.
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Court of Criminal Appeals
Associated Press
Austin
Thirty Third
Treasury covers two hundred million loan to Britain
Secretary Me. Adoo handed the British ambassador a treasury warrant for two hundred million dollars. It marks the first loan to any entente nation under the seven billion dollar appropriation act.
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Associated Press
Washington
Me. Adoo
Treasury
Bryan Boy Strickland defeats Bang Wilson in club match
Strickland of this city defeats Bang Wilson of Chicago in a wrestling bout at the Kuba Klub. Wilson fell in the first hold at five minutes and the second fall in two minutes. Referee Harry Schooley of Houston trained Strickland the past week.
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Kuba Klub
Bang Wilson
Chicago
Oscar Strickland
Strickland
Wilson
Harry Schooley
Houston
Schooley
Peasants Seize Russian Lands Amid Revolution
Report from London dated April 25 states peasants in several Russian districts have seized farm land and driven out owners after the revolution. Government warnings urge waiting for the constituent assembly to decide the land question, while fears grow for spring sowing and possible crop shortages.
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London
Temple Banker 16 Held Embezzlement Charge
Dallas reports the former Temple State bank president H. C. Poe was taken into custody amid embezzlement allegations. Sheriff Smith holds a warrant on real estate embezzlement claims totaling about three thousand dollars based on affidavit by William Blum, governor Ferguson ally and farm manager.
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Poe
Dallas
Smith
Bell County
Associated Press
William Blum
Temple
Blum
Ferguson
American gun gunners sink submarine near Mongolia
Captain Rice of the American Steamship Mongolia reports to the Associated Press that German submarine was sunk by U S gunners as it prepared to attack the liner on April 19 in British waters. The hit at one thousand yards shattered the submarine’s periscope.
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London
Rice
Mongolia
Associated Press
United States
Fight on Socialists in Germany Deepens Split
Copenhagen April 25 The movement to overthrow Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg grows evident as Pan German conservatives and national liberal outlets wage a fierce battle against the Socialist peace program and condemn the chancellor for not separating from Scheidemann and his propaganda.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
von Bethman Hollweg
Aagin
Scheidmann
Texas Contains 51140 Able Men for Military Service
Austin April 25 Dr W A Davis state registrar of vital statistics reports Texas has 51140 able bodied men without families and 82270 with families eligible for military service based on 1916 population. He says nationwide selective conscription could raise over 3 million without harming essential occupations.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
W. A. Davis
State Registrar of Vital Statistics
Poultry Prices Rise as Eggs Fall in Smith Produce Report
The Smith Produce Company notes poultry scarcity and rising prices while eggs weaken. Quoted rates include hens at 16 1/6 cents per pound, turkeys 165 cents, broilers 35 cents per pound, fryers 25 cents per pound, eggs 25 cents per dozen, geese $6 per dozen, guineas 15 cents each, and roosters 5 cents per pound.
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Smith Produce Company
British policy unchanged on entangling alliances says Balfour
Washington April 25 British Foreign Secretary Balfour said in an interview the entente allies have no plan to ask the United States to abandon its policy of keeping out of entangling alliances.
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Associated Press
Washington
Balfour
United States
Harvey Boys and Girls Club Friday program notes
Friday evening program for Harvey school Boys and Girls Club lists songs led by E A Peters and club girls, an invocation, minutes reading, roll call, readings by Marshall Peters and Benson, an address by Mrs Broyles on enemies of children, music by A and M college reps, stock feeding talks by Abicht and Capt. Kiber, violin solos by Cadets Holmes and Dohn.
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M. College
Marshall Peters
Benson
Hildren
Broyles
Abicht
Capt. Kiber
Holmes and
Dohn
County to Erect Iron Machine House Behind Jail
Ground material available for a new iron construction to house county machinery. Construction to start in a few days with the building planned behind the jail on county property.
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Arras
Fampoux
Bilheim
Champagne
F. M. Law
A. & M. Board
Hutchings
Fergu
Mrs. Mills Josey
Ing
Bryan Boy
Temple Banker
H. C. Poe
Temple State Bank
Temple Bank
Mer
Harvey School
America
E. A. Peters
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