Prohibition measures push in Texas legislature
A Texas special session opens amid drive to ratify federal prohibition and set ten mile dry zones around army camps. Gov Hobby’s proclamation also targets drought relief, conservation laws, and a uniform depository. Lawmakers expect a busy 30 days with further sessions possible.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Legislative Investigating Committee
W. P. Hobby
Texas
Beaumont
Port Arthur
Orange
Hobby
Agriculture and Mechanical College
Department of Agriculture
State Fire Rating Board
State Highway Department
Reclamation Department
Department of State
Westbrook
What Meatless and Porkless Days Mean
The Eagle analyzes meatless and porkless days urged by the food administration. In Bryan five meat markets save 1750 pounds of beef and 700 pounds of pork weekly for a 6000 population, extrapolated to 52 weeks and 100 million national population, showing large potential savings and urging stricter observance.
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Food Administration
Bryan
Continental
United States
Prohibited Cotton Areas Named in Texas Proclamation
Governor Hobby designates Hearne zone No 1 and zones 2 in southwest Texas. Prohibited cotton growing extends over Chambers Jefferson counties and parts of Brazoria and Harris counties as specified in the proclamation issued in Austin on February 25.
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Austin
Hobby
Texas
Chambers and
Jefferson
Brazoria
Harris
Laboring Men Commit To Shipyard Help At Patriotic Meeting
A library lawn gathering of 35 to 40 union men heard George Hadley and Hon. W C Davis urge government shipbuilding needs. They explained regulations and shipyard provisions, stressed the danger of lacking ships for troops and supplies, and many signed or took cards to pledge future service.
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George Hadley
W. C. Davis
Library
Carpenters
Mr. Hadley
Mr. Davis
Liquor Question Takes Right of Way in Committee Consideration
Reported remarks indicate the liquor issue now has priority over other topics as the committee proceeds. Concerns were raised about forcing prior discussion on remaining subjects.
Ousley Day Parade and Talk Set in Bryan
Col Clarence Ousley assistant secretary of agriculture and director of the extension service at A and M College will speak at the Colonial theater Saturday at 3 p m A large reception and a parade through Bryan are planned with the parade starting at 1 45 p m from the courthouse Grand Marshal John Conlee will lead a big patriotic parade with participation invited from all local clubs societies and rural groups The A and M College band will provide music
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Clarence Ousley
A. and M. College
Colonial Theater
Bryan
Brazos County
Business Club
S. HK. Eber- Stadt
EH. J. Fountain
J. Webb Howell
A. B. O'Flaherty
L. L. McInnis
C. L. Benson
Ousley
Johnson
John Conlee
Colonel Ousley
Eberstadt
Daily Eagle
A. and
M. College
Hong Kong Race Track Stand Collapse Kills Hundreds
Reuters dispatch reports a disaster at the public stands of a Hong Kong race track where a crowd collapse and ensuing fire resulted in the deaths of hundreds of women and children and many more injured. Officials urged calm as rescue operations continued at the scene.
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London
Hong Kong
Reuter
Private Coleman Shot by Mexican Federal Snipers
Private William T. Coleman of the U.S. cavalry border patrol was wounded in the upper arm by a Mexican federal sniper's bullet on the San Elisario patrol sector near Fabens Texas. He and his unit exchanged fire, Coleman was knocked from his saddle and carried to a field hospital. a search failed to locate the snipers.
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Associated Press
Fabens
Tex
William T. Coleman
United States Cavalry Border Patrol
San Elisario
Coleman
Brazos County Food Survey Request During War Effort
Brazos County is called to supply 500 surveys under a 1917 act to aid war efforts. Mrs. A. J. Buchanan leads Bryan surveys, with Mesdames Sample and Armstrong in Tabor. County agents and Benson urge prompt cooperation and assure no food is taken.
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Bryan Daily Eagle
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Brazos County
A. J. Buchanan
Tabor
J. L. Sample
Walter Armstrong
Buchanan
Bryan
C. L. Benson
Labor Names Frank H Walsh to National Policy Board
Washington February 27 labor today appointed Frank H Walsh to represent it on the board framing the national labor policy. The Associated Press notes Walsh will advise on labor standards and policy directions amid ongoing discussions with unions and industry leaders.
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Washington
Labor Today
Frank H. Walsh
Ballards Snow Liniment Promoted for Common Injuries
A Lucas薬 style ad notes that a scald burn or severe cut heals slowly if neglected and urges keeping Ballards Snow Liniment on hand. Price 25c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Br J. Jenkins druggist in Bryan Texas.
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BR. J. Jenkins
Bryan
Texas
Central Powers to grant self government in Courland and Lithuania
Amsterdam reports Chancellor von Hertling announced in the Reichstag that the Central Powers plan to grant self governance to Courland and Lithuania, seek Ukrainian peace results, and avoid Estonia or Lavonia. He cited acceptance of conditions by Petrograd and Brest Litovsk talks proceeding, framing peace as the aim and defense as Germany's war goal.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Courland
Lithuania
von Herling
Reichstag
Ukraine
Esthenia
Lavonia
Wilson
United States
Petrograd
Brest- Litovsk
Germany
British Admiralty
Wireless Press
Russia
William
Red Petrograd
Qusley Day Parade Features Aviators and Local Groups
The Ousley Day parade includes the Woman's Club of Bryan Red Cross Auxiliary Red Cross Juniors D A R Young Ladies Reading Club College Campus Club Boy Scouts Extension Department A and M College Allen Academy United States Signal Corps and more. The Commercial club hopes to bring airplanes to the event with Lt. McMenemy of Houston optimistic about arranging this.
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Woman's Club of
Bryan
Red Cross
D. A. R. Young Ladies
Reading Club
College Campus
Boy Scouts Extension Department
A. and
V College
Allen Academy
United States Signal Corps
M. A
M. Bandfast
West Schools
Bryan Baptist Academy
Brazos County
S. EB
Eberstadt
German Raider Wolf Sinks Thirty-Five Ships in Pacific Raid
Berlin reports the German raider Wolf returned to port after raiding Entente shipping in the Pacific. Official statements say the vessel destroyed at least thirty five ships, with some steamers carrying troops aboard.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Wolf
Pacific
Canners Ordered to Hold 10 Canned Goods
Washington reports the Food Administration has ordered all canners to hold ten canned goods including corn peas tomatoes string beans and salmon for war use until further notice. The directive applies to all on hand stock as of the date under the order.
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Associated Press
Washington
The
Food Administration
Fifteen Airplanes Brought Down on Western Front
Berlin reports fifteen enemy airplanes and three captive balloons shot down after aerial duels on Tuesday. Paris notes German repulse at Butte Duesnil following a heavy bombardment. London cites British repulse of several raids and ongoing artillery near Ypres.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Western Front
Paris
Champagne
Butte Duesnil
Former A. and M. Cadet Held for Disloyalty
A former A. and M. college cadet, R Pagan Ortiz, a Porto Rican, was detained in New York on orders from the Brazos county local exemption board after writing a disloyal letter to the board. The U S department of justice is preparing charges, with district attorney John E Green to handle the case.
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R. Pagen Ortiz
A. and M. College
New York
United States Department of Justice
Ortiz
United States
Porto Rico
West Fourteenth St
N. Y
J. L. Fountain
Brazos County
Bryan
Texas
United States of America
W. €. Davis
State of Texas
Germany
R. Pagan Ortiz
George G. Griffin
Brazos Board
New York Board
Griffin
John E. Green
Green
Pskov Changes Hands as Front Lines Move
London reports street fighting in Pskov with the city changing hands. German forces reach Luga on the road to Petrograd while civilians dig trenches around the capital and Bolshevik leadership may relocate to Moscow if Petrograd falls.
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Associated Press
London
Petrograd
Pskov
Luga
Moscow
Russian Regiments Taken Near Dorpat
Berlin reports German forces advancing north of Dorpat captured two Russian regiments as they retreated, the official announcement states.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Dorpat
Respite Granted for Five Negro Soldiers in Houston Riot
Washington reports an indefinite respite granted five Negro soldiers of the Twenty fourth Infantry who were sentenced by court martial to be hanged for participating in the Houston riot.
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Associated Press
Washington
Twenty-Fourth Infantry
Houston
Air Service Between Washington and New York Begins April 15
The postal department announces daily air service between Washington and New York will start April 15 using eight aircraft.
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Associated Press
Washington
New York
Postal Department
Bryan Boy Loyal Seeks Army Service After Exam Rejection
From the Daily Eagle Award, Homer Stuart reports a Bryan boy and former Eagle Printing employee examined by the San Antonio local board for army entrance but denied due to short weight for height. He was sent for special examination and passed there and plans to appeal to be permitted to go as a volunteer.
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Bryan
Daily Eagle
Homer Stuart
Eagle Printing Company
San Antonio
Stuart
United States
Tabor Club Meeting Highlights Civic Spirit and Canner Work
Miss Cornelia Simpson and Miss Martha Gillespie led the Tabor community club event with songs recitations by children and talks on defense work and the community canner. Judge J T Maloney spoke on the council of defense while noting about 1200 cans remained from last season for summer packing.
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Cornelia Simpson
Extension Service
A. and M. College
Martha Gillespie
J. T. Maloney
Tabor
Judge Maloney
Council of Defense
Miss Simpson
Births Reported for Plagens and Sehesta Families
Two births listed: a child born February 14, 1918 to Mr and Mrs Adolph Plagens in Edge with no sex noted, and a girl born February 4, 1918 to Mr and Mrs Adolph Sehesta on Route 3 named Suetle Trine.
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Adolph Plagens
Edge
Adolph Sehesta
Suetle Trine
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