Votes of Women in the Primaries Signal Heavy Turnout
In the Democratic primaries 2402 votes were cast with 1503 men and 899 women. City precincts in Bryan tallied 510 women and 638 men. County officials report chairmen for precincts and note runoffs needed for county treasurer sheriff and precinct 1 commissioner. Unofficials cite district judge race leads in Robertson and Brazos counties.
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Bryan
Maloney
Court House
W. S. Higgs
EK. W. Crenshaw
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
DO. 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
E. A. Peters
William Conrad
J. W. Hamilton
Charles Merka
B. T. Echols
J. P. Royder
C. M. Degalia
Liberty Choruses Proposed in Bryan by Local Leader
GABE CAZELL proposes forming a city wide chorus in Bryan with a children's men's and ladies group. He urges business men to join and practice songs for a mass chorus and plans to sing patriotic and religious selections during community gatherings.
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Bryan Eagle
The
Eagle
Liberty
Germany
Bryan
Main Street
Gabe Cazell
LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE Ad Claims Head Comfort
An old advertisement proclaims LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE as superior to ordinary quinine with tonic and laxative effects it supposedly avoids nervous head effects. The text instructs to look for the signature of R. W. GROVE.
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R. W. Grove
Wounded Marne Soldiers Mostly Return to Duty
Washington reports that probably less than one in twenty Americans wounded along the Marne died. More than four-fifths will be returned to service and only 14 percent discharged for disability, per the chief of staff's statement.
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Washington
Marne
Higgs to Become Bank Cashier This Week
W S Higgs secretary treasurer of the W J Coulter company will enter First State Bank this week as cashier in the vacancy created by J N Dulaney’s departure for military service. C C Morgan slated to be elected to Higgs’s former post. directors have not yet ratified. Higgs known as expert accountant and longtime auditor for Bryan institutions.
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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 plan eyed
The railroad administration, per Associated Press, is considering abolishing liquor sales on all railroad property including dining cars, lounges and hotels at stations. The move targets stations and dining facilities to curb alcohol sales nationwide.
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Associated Press
Washington
Railroad Administration
Supply Company Drills Indoors Before Bryan Induction
Officers and men of the Texas National Guard supply company, recruited here by Captain George Brandon and Lieutenant James C. Sullivan, held their first indoor drill at Moose Hall under Lt. Bennett of A and M college. Additional training will follow, and induction into state service in Bryan is set for next Saturday. vacancies for one or two more men are open.
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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 after retreat from Soissons toward Conde sur Aisne and along the Vesle to Rheims. Allies claim booty is small compared to what Germans abandoned to flames as fires light up the front. Rivers Vesle and Aisne swollen by rain slow pursuit and force Germans to flee with much equipment.
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Paris
Aisne
Soissons
Conde-Sur-Aisne
Vesle
Rheims
Pean
Houx and Williford Face Off in Second Senatorial Primary
Mexia candidate N P Houx reports official counts from Limestone Robertson and Brazos show Houx leading Garth in three counties while trailing Williford by about 2000 votes. Limestone precincts indicate a missing 150 vote box could alter totals.
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Houx
Williford
N. P. Houx
Mexia
D. T. Garth
Limestone
Robertson and Brazos
Loss by Germans at one depot worth millions
With the American Army on the Marne, Aug. 6, Allied troops moved through territory showing the scale of German sacrifices. At a depot near Fere en Tardenois an estimated 4 million dollars in ammunition and general stores fell into Allied hands, with destroyed supplies likely several times that value.
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Marne
Fereen-Tardenois
Brazos convention backs suffrage and party platform
The Brazos county Democratic convention endorses Woodrow Wilson’s war leadership and Governor Hobby’s administration. It supports female suffrage for all elections, prohibition amendments, court reorganization, and electoral reforms. Delegates to state and district conventions are elected, with list of names and officers.
Casualties total 498 in Marne fighting, 1213 since yesterday
Army reports 358 killed or wounded today including 31 killed in action and 313 wounded severely. Marines tally 146 casualties today with 7 killed and 140 wounded. Overall totals since American landing rise to 16,490, with 1,213 new casualties reported since yesterday.
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Associated Press
Marne Salient
France
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
Russians and Finns Open Berlin Peace Conference
Delegates from Russia and Finland meet in Berlin to negotiate a peace treaty as reported from Amsterdam. The discussions aim to finalize terms ending the conflict between Russia and Finland with advices received by press outlets.
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Amsterdam
Russia
Finland
Berlin
Filand
German Wireless Plant Probed Across Lower California Border
Washington reports government agents investigate activities of Germans or German-Americans from the United States near the Mexican Lower California 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 War Effort
A Protestant minister Rev G William Russell of Bethlehem Church Philadelphia unites Catholic and Protestant soldiers in England and France by arranging Mass and confessions at a YMCA hut. He invites Father Gile to hear confessions and celebrate mass, leading many soldiers to attend and thank him for the spiritual opportunity.
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London
States
England
France
G. William Russell
Bethlehem Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
Gile
Rev
Russell
New Car Listings in Automobile Register
The Automobile Register lists new cars from Bryan and nearby towns including 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
List of officials and candidates for districts
The document lists names of individuals connected to the first supreme judicial district and congressional district candidates. Included are 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 John D Battle Geo E Hadley.
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Brazos County
Harvey
W. S. Higgs
J. T. Maloney
F. L. Henderson
Woodrow Wilson
United States
William P. Hobby
Texas
W. P. Hobby
M. H. Wolfe
Dallas
Democratic Executive Committee
People of Texas
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
University of Texas
Charles Gainer
W. C. Davis
Lamar Bethea
J. D. Battle
L. L. McInnis
Ed Hall
John M. Lawrence
E. H. Astin
John Beard
Geo. A. Adams
J. R. Astin
J. M. Gordon
J. C. Cloud
Jim Tobias
T. R. Batte
Geo. E. Hadley
Albert Payne
J. C. Nagle
W. G. Tal
J. H. Allen
Paul E. Swancoat
E. J. Fountain
E. A. Peters
John H. Wilcox
P. L. Barron
H. O. Boatwright
Jesse Gammon
Bob Dunlap
H. B. Stoddard
W. H. Benbow
Byron Simpson
W. C. Hill
W. E. Graham
Pattie W. Sims
J. L. Brock
Mabel Zimmerman
W. S. Howell
Robert Buchanan
Ed Payne
I. M. Cook
Grace Morgan
J. W. Beard
George F. Lee
John Hensarling
Emma Williams
Eva Gilpin
Leslie Lawless
Maude Jones
Johnnie Koppe
W. 8
W. S. Barron
Robert Armstrong
J. B. Minkert
J. T. Leathers
First
Supreme Judicial District
W. B. Hudson
W. 8. Barron
W. C. Boyett
W. H. Lawrence
J. D. Martin
John D. Battle
Geo
E. Hadley
Aviation fatalities lowest for Allies officials believe
Washington reports army aviation training deaths from Sept 1 1917 to July 20 1918 total 155. Officials say this figure equals or surpasses the lowest Allied air service record. Of the deaths 74 were officers 65 cadets 9 enlisted men and 7 civilian instructors.
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Washington
Allied Air Service
New York Heat Wave Claims Four Lives and Prostrations Rise
New York reports four deaths and a high number of prostrations as the heat wave continues. Thousands of tenement residents sought relief in parks and beaches last night, with continued sizzling temperatures across the city.
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New York
Airman recounts a 2500 foot crash in France
First Lieutenant C. E. Graham of the American Expeditionary Forces describes a June 24 fall of 2500 feet, breaking his shoulder and jaw, and injuring his eyelid. He outlines recovery in a French hospital, praises surgeons, nurses, and the officers’ ward, and notes his intention to fly again after healing.
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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 after being struck several weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Washington
Daniels
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Claim Declares Effect
An advertisement-like note markets a remedy for piles promising cure in six to fourteen days. It asserts quick relief from itching and discomfort and emphasizes easy application and availability without medical prescription.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthens for Summer Heat
Old and weak people need GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC to purify the blood enrich the body and build up the whole system. It supports strength and stamina to endure hot summer days.
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Grove
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U.S
Peeks Morris Sheppard
James EF. Ferguson Cee
S. B. Cowell
T. W. Davidson
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Thos. B. Greenwood
J. D. Harvey
Associate
Justice Court of Criminal Appeals
William Pierson
R. H. Ward
F.B. Bastin Ooo
Lattimore
Sata Ek
John W. Baker
J. M. Edwards Tree
Marshall Spoonts
Etee
C. M. Cureton Ewe Wee
John W. Woods
Railroad Commission
H. Hardest
Rufus Hardy
Justice Court of Civil Appeals
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Bsipo Sonave Cnas Wsrarers
A. W. Barron
Roy Hudspeth
Eee Eee Eee
J. de. Combe
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T. C
W. L. Powers
H. O. Jones
Brazos
Wolfe
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Ausgta
Bs Associated Press
German Wireless
Lower
Arthur E. Hungerford
Automobile Register
Allies
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