Votes of Women in the Primaries Heavier Turnout Than Men
In the Democratic primaries 2402 votes were cast with 1503 from men and 899 from women. City precincts in Bryan saw 510 women and 638 men, while county totals show women voting strongly in several precincts. The county committee met to canvass returns and set runoffs for August 24 for county treasurer sheriff and precinct No 1 commissioner.
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Bryan
Maloney
Crue Eto
Court House
W.S. Higgs
RE. W. Crenshaw
Democratic Party
County Executive Committee
Liberty Chorus Planned in Bryan by Local Writer
A Bryan reader proposes forming a state wide liberty chorus in Bryan with a children’s, men’s and ladies’ chorus. The plan centers on mass singing to support the country, with community rehearsals in a church and a final Main Street sing song before departure.
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Bryan Eagle
the Eagle
Liberty
Germany
Bryan
Main Street
Gabe Cazell
Quinine Advertisement Notes Laxa tive Brom quinine claim
An advertisement promotes Laxa tive Brom quinine as superior to ordinary quinine with tonic and laxative effects. It claims it does not cause nervousness or head ringing and urges readers to seek the signature KE. W. GROVE. 3c.
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KE. W. Grove
Americans wounded on Marne: few deaths, many return to service
Washington reports that probably less than one in twenty Americans wounded at the Marne died from their wounds. More than four-fifths will be returned to service and only 14 percent discharged for disability, per the chief of staff.
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Washington
Marne
Higgs Goes Into Bank as Cashier This Week
W S Higgs secretary treasurer of W J Coulter company prepares to enter First State bank as cashier this week. Directors have not yet ratified but plan C C Morgan to replace Higgs. Dulaney leaves for war. Higgs, an experienced accountant, brings long service to Bryan institutions and looks to boost banking success.
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W. S. Higgs
W. J. Coulter Company
First State Bank
Coulter Company
C. C. Morgan
Higgs
J. N. Dulaney
Bryan
Railroad properties to be made dry
The railroad administration is studying ending the sale of liquor on all railroad property including dining cars restaurants and hotels at stations. The move would apply to dining cars and station properties under the railroad administration.
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Associated Press
Washington
Railroad Administration
Supply Company Drills In Hall Under Guard Captain
Officers and men of the Texas National Guard supply company in Bryan received their first indoor drill at Moose hall over the White garage. Lieutenant Bennett of A and M college led the session with help from Captain George Brandon and Lieutenant James C. Sullivan. Induction into state service will occur next Saturday in Bryan, with room for one or two more volunteers to enlist.
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Texas National Guard
George Brandon
James C. Sullivan
Moose Hall
White
Bennett
A. and M. College
College
Bryan
Brandon
Sullivan
German Material Loss in Retreat Reported
Paris reports large German material losses during a retreat from Soissons to Conde Sur Aisne and along the Vesle to Rheims. Allied booty is small compared to goods abandoned to flames as fires light up the front. Swollen Vesle and Aisne rivers hinder pursuit while Germans flee, sacrificing artillery and other equipment.
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Paris
Aisne
Soissons
Conde-Sur-Aisne
Vesle
Rheims
Houx and Williford Contest Second Primary Rage
N P Houx of Mexia campaigned for state senate in the district claiming a strong chance after official tallies from Limestone Robertson and Brazos plus other counties showed Williford ahead by about 2000 votes. Houx cites Limestone box irregularity removing about 150 votes and says he defeated Garth by roughly two to one in the district.
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S. L. Dunlap
Jess C. Royder
J. P. Tabor
W. P. Moore
I. M. Cook
Jim Tobias
J. W. Harris
J. W. Bland
John Kosarek
F. L. Henderson
C. Vic
Brazos County
E. A. Decherd
J. M. Atkins
F. H. Pool
E. D. Carl
John Sabo
George P. Edge
Charles Distefano
J. J. Cahill
C. A. Buchanan
W. G. Reynolds
Justices of the Peace
C. B. McGregor
al Shaw
A. C. Williams
FE. A. Peters
William Conrad
J. W. Hamilton
Charles Merka
B. T. Echols
J. P. Royder
C. M. Degalia
N. P. Houx
Mexia
D. T. Garth
Williford
Limestone
Robertson and Brazos
Houx
Garth
Freestone
Robertson
Limestone County
Loss by Germans at one depot cited near Fere en Tardenois
With the American Army on the Marne Aug 6 allied troops moved through a territory revealing German sacrifice in material. At a depot near Fere en Tardenois more than 4 million dollars of ammunition and general stores fell into allied hands and the destroyed supplies there are believed to total several times that value.
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Marne
Fereen-Tardenois
Brazos Convention Endorses Suffrage by the Constitution
Brazos county Democratic convention endorses Woodrow Wilson and Hobby, backs suffrage for Texas women in all elections, supports prohibition amendments, and calls for judicial reform. Delegates elected for state and district conventions with a long list of names and officers.
Casualties Soar in Marne Fighting Across Army and Marines
Washington reports 499 casualties today with 358 army and 141 marine losses. Killed in action include Private William A. Guinn of Ink, Ark., and Sergeant Harry N. Lacey of Lancaster, Tex. Marines show 7 killed, 3 died of wounds, 18 wounded severely, and 111 with undetermined extent. Names include Lt Clive E. Murray of Kenefie Okla and Lt Walter S. Faut Jr Weatherford Tex, among others.
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Associated Press
Washington
William A. Guinn
Ink
Ark
Roger J. Bainbridge
Edmund
Okla
Chas. R. Smith
Wylie
Tex
Archie E. Brown
el Paso
Charles Hogg
Denison
Harry N. Lacey
Lancaster
Ernest Morey
Beeville
William Coston
Dallas
Marine Corps
Clive E. Murray
Kenefie
Walter S. Faut, Jr
Weatherford
Sam Buchanan
Morris, Tex
Arthur D. Lowrey
Burkett
Russia and Finland Begin Peace Treaty Talks in Berlin
Delegates from Russia and Finland opened a peace conference in Berlin to finalize terms of a treaty. Reports from Amsterdam dated August 6 indicate the talks aim to end hostilities and establish formal peace between the two nations.
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Amsterdam
Russia
Finland
Berlin
Filand
German Wireless Plant Under Investigation Near Lower California
Washington reports government agents probe activities of Germans or German-Americans across the Mexican border where a wireless plant is located.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
California
No Time to Be Hating Each Other in Wartime Camps
A Protestant Presbyterian minister Rev G William Russell in an English Y hut arranges for Father Gile to hear confessions and celebrate mass for Roman Catholics among American troops. He offers his office for confessions and helps prepare a Sunday Mass, leading most Catholics at the rest camp to attend and thank him.
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London
States
England
France
G. William Russell
Bethlehem Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
Gile
Russell
Automobile Register Highlights Local Ford Additions
New car entries include K. T. Williams of Millican with a Ford, Miss Daisy Lee of Bryan with a Ford, Lee Costemella of Stone City with a Ford, E. H. Astin of Bryan with a Ford, and C. S. Beckwith of Bryan with a Ford.
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K. T. Williams
Millican
Ford
Miss Daisy Lee
Bryan
Lee Costemella
Stone City
E. H. Astin
C. S. Beckwith
Name List From District and Congressional Ballot
A roster lists candidates for the first supreme judicial district and for congress including Lamar Bethea W S Barron Robert Armstrong J B Minkert J T Maloney F L Henderson Byron Simpson J T Leathers W B Hudson John Beard Albert Payne E J Fountain W C Boyett W H Lawrence P L Barron J D Martin J T Maloney John D Battle Geo E Hadley.
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Lamar Bethea
W. S. Barron
Robert Armstrong
J. B. Minkert
J. T. Maloney
F. L. Henderson
Byron Simpson
J. T. Leathers
First
Supreme Judicial District
W. B. Hudson
W. 8. Barron
John Beard
Albert Payne
E. J. Fountain
W. C. Boyett
W. H. Lawrence
P. L. Barron
J. D. Martin
John D. Battle
Geo. E. Hadley
Aviation fatalities lowest of Allies officials believe
Washington reports 155 army aviation training deaths from Sept 1 1917 to July 20 1918. Officials say the record equals or surpasses the Allied air service low mark. Deaths include 74 officers 65 cadets 9 enlisted men and 7 civilian instructors.
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Washington
Allied Air Service
New York Deaths From a Heat Wave
New York Aug 6 four deaths and a score of prostrations followed a continuing heat wave that drove thousands of tenement dwellers to parks and beaches for relief.
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New York
Airman recounts 2500 foot fall and hospital care in France
First Lieutenant C. E. Graham describes a June 24 crash to his brother DeWitt Graham. He details injuries to shoulder jaw and eye, medical treatment by three specialists, convalescence in an officers ward, and his intent to resume flying despite the wreck. He notes the danger of airborne life and the need for courage.
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C. E. Graham
Signal Reserve Corps
American Expeditionary Forces
France
DeWitt Graham
Will
Old Mother Earth
San Diego Sunk by Mine Off American Coast
Secretary Daniels announced that the armored cruiser San Diego was sunk by a mine off the American coast several weeks ago. The discovery comes after an investigation into the loss.
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San Diego
Washington
Daniels
Piles Cured in Six to Fourteen Days Claim Promises Refund
Druggists offer money back if patient experiences no relief after using their pile cure within six to fourteen days. The advertisement emphasizes quick results and refunds for disappointed customers.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthens With Summer Heat
Old and young weakened individuals can endure summer heat by taking Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. The tonic purifies and enriches the blood and strengthens the whole system, delivering a strengthening invigorating effect.
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Grove
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T. R. Batte
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A. J. Tabor, Jr
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George F Lee
John Hensarling
Emma Williams
Eva Gilpin
Leslie Lawless
Maude Jones
Johnnie Koppe
W. S
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Augosa
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German Wireless
Lower
Arthur E. Hungerford
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