Japan prevented from sending 300,000 troops to Europe
The Hanadelsblad says Japan halted plans to deploy 300,000 soldiers to Europe after an unofficial Washington hint to Britain. Britain, under American pressure, requested Tokyo not to proceed, leading to the Japanese army’s withdrawal from Manchuria and relief in London.
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Associated Press
Hague
London
Hanadelsblad
Japan
Europe
Great Britain
Washington
Manchuria
United States
Tokio
The
Handelsbland
terrible quake devastates Imperial Valley killing five
An earthquake in the Imperial Valley at night killed five, caused one million dollars in damage, and left Mexicali across the border under martial law. The quake's roar warned residents as fires lit up the night and irrigation plants remained largely intact.
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Associated Press
el Centro
Cal
Imperial Valley
Mexicali
Old Landmark Burned in Angelo
Elkhorn wagon yard buildings in San Angelo Texas were destroyed by fire on June 23 causing an estimated loss of three thousand dollars. The landmark was famous throughout the old southwest and the cause of the blaze was not immediately available.
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Associated P Ress
San Angelo
Tex
Elkhorn Wagon Yard
Old Southwest
Explosion at Dallas Paint Plant Kills One Injures Five
Dallas June 23 an explosion at the American Paint Supply Co plant killed one man injured five others and caused about thirty thousand dollars in damage. The blast occurred at the factory here today.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Red Cross Funds Exhausted in Mexican Relief Appeal
Washington June 23 The Red Cross Mexican relief funds are exhausted and the organization appeals for more funds.
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RED Cross
Associated Press
Washington
The
L and M College Extension Notes on Cowpeas and June Map Corn
Dr J O Morgan of L and M College advises turning oat stubble into cowpeas or June corn to avoid idle land. Cowpeas supply hay pasturage or seed, build soil, and yield 45 pounds of protein per acre with four tons of manure value. grazing stock improves results. June corn provides good grain for ensilage and soil benefits.
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J. O. Morgan
A. End M. College
Cheap canners key to saving surplus garden produce says A M College official
E J Kyle of the A M College urges truck growers to invest in cheap canners to preserve overripe and surplus fruits and vegetables. The Extension Service highlights practical results from Texas farmers in 1914, including egg sales by Lee Prescott and dairy and hog operations by local tenant farmers, with profits and home consumption noted.
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E. J. Kyle
School of Agriculture
A. & M. College
Lee Prescott
Wichita Falls
Prescott
Thaw Testifies in Own Defense in Mattewan Escape Case
New York July 23 Thaw testified in his own behalf describing his trip after the Mattewan escape. He spoke in a low voice and was not cross examined for the present. Two former jurors testified they believed him sane.
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Associated Press
New York
Thaw
Mattewan
Not a Divorce but Honeymoon in Tulsa
The divorce suit of Mrs. Gertrude Daniel against Richard Daniel, reputed to be Oklahoma's wealthiest citizen, was dismissed. The couple left for California together last night.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Gertrude Daniel
Richard Daniel
Oklahoma
California
Supreme Court strikes down local option pool hall law
Austin Texas June 23 The Supreme court ruled the local option pool hall law unconstitutional in an official opinion.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
The
Supreme Court
Tornado Hits Gans Oklahoma Fatalities and Injuries
A tornado last night in Gans Oklahoma killed Mrs Lige Gipson and injured four others. A heavy storm swept Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas causing damage across the region.
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Associated Press
Fort Smith
Ark
Lige Gipson
Gans
Okla
Oklahoma
Western
Licenses Issued to Seventeen Bonded Warehouses
Austin Texas June 24 licenses have been issued to seventeen bonded warehouse corporations by authorities.
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Associated Press
Austin, Tex
Crop inspectors report Brazos bottoms show good prospects
Dr. W F Proctor A W Buchana and T O Walton visited the Brazos bottom to inspect crops. They found better conditions than expected and that boll weevil numbers were not as high as feared. Replanted crops are emerging well and a good crop outlook is seen.
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Brazos Bottom
W. F. Proctor
A. W. Buchana
T. O. Walton
Livingston
Polk County
Two pleas of guilty in unlawful use of horse case
George Knowland and Jasper Mitchell, colored, pled guilty in the justice court yesterday to unlawfully using a horse. Each was fined $10 and costs, paid and released. They were arrested for taking a horse and buggy from another man at Wellborn Saturday night and driving it to Pooneville, where they left it.
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George Knowland
Jasper Mitchell
Justice Cout
Wellborn
Poonville
Photographs Show Mutilated Americans Killed by Yaquis
From Guaymas Mexico on June 23 photographs of the mutilated bodies of Americans said to be killed by Yaquis were delivered to the cruiser Colorado.
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Associated Press
Guaymas
Mexico
Colorado
Militia Guards Governor Slaton’s Home
Governor Slaton continues to have militia guards surrounding his residence to protect his property. In Washington, Colonel E. M. House plans a July visit from former Secretary Bryan as House hosts them in New Hampshire, aiming to avoid any friction that could affect Wilson’s 1916 re election.
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Washington
E. M. House
New Hampshire
Bryan
Colonel House
Wilson
New U S French Loan Arrangements Reported
J P Morgan & Co and the Rothschilds of Paris announce plans to float a French railway loan in the United States. The loan amount is not yet fixed but unofficial word suggests under 50 million dollars with about 5 percent interest for one year and bonds secured by high grade railway securities.
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Associated Press
New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
Rothchilds
Paris
A. and M Y M C A Sends Eighteen to Conference
The A and M College of Texas has eighteen representatives at the Southwestern Conference of the Young Men's Christian Association at Estes Park Colorado. The cadets travel to San Francisco from Colorado then return to Texas later in July with F D Steger general secretary and G C Moffett of Chillicothe as part of the group. The A and M Y M C A is described as a strong and enthusiastic organization.
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Southwestern
A. & M College of Texas
Young Men's Christian Association
Estes Park
Colorado
F. D. Steger
G. C. Moffett
Chillicothe
San Francisco
Texas
Frances Blazek dies in Brazos County at 83
Mrs Frances Blazek a long time Bohemian resident of Brazos County and a pioneer died at her daughter Mrs Herman Wehrman in Smetana home at 2 00 this morning after several weeks illness She was 83 years old and had many friends who mourn her loss.
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Frances Blazek
Brazos County
Herman Wehrman
Smetana
Obituary Notice for Local Resident
A long-time county resident, member of St. Joseph's Church, died after a devoted life of church work. Survived by two daughters Mrs H Wehrman of Smetana and Mrs Josephine Lehman of this city, and two sons Frank and Henry Blazek. Funeral held at Mrs Wehrman’s residence and burial in Smetana Cemetery at 4:00 PM.
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church
H. Wehrman
Smetana
Josephine Lehman
County judge withdraws Brazos pool hall election order
Judge J T Malony announced the Supreme Court of Texas ruling found the local option pool hall law unconstitutional. He withdrew the July 6 election order in Brazos County. A pastors association and citizens opposed to pool halls had planned an active campaign in Bryan. The ruling may allow reinstatement of pool halls in towns where voters had banned them.
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Eagle
J. T. Malony
Supreme Court of Texas
Commissioners’ Court
Brazos County
Pastors’ Association
Bryan
Evangelist Anderson Leads Services at Minter Springs
Evangelist Anderson of Houston will hold a meeting at Minter Springs beginning Thursday night in July. The Baptist preacher is a former pastor of Wellborn church about 40 years ago and has worked in four states. Local residents are urged to attend these services.
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Evangelist Anderson
Houston
Minter Springs
Anderson
Wellborn Church
Revival at Union Hill Closes After Two Weeks
A two week revival at Union Hill led by Rev. C. Co. Wheeler pastor of the Free Baptist Church concluded yesterday. Twenty six united with the church and three were reclaimed. The Christian community was revived and spiritually strengthened.
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Union Hill
C. Co. Wheeler
Free Baptist Church
Yale Oarsmen Defeat Harvard In Varsity Eight Race
New London June 25 Yale won the second Varsity eight race from Harvard today by a third of a length in a close collegiate rowing contest.
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New London
Yale
Harvard
Violinist Known as Fiddling Dick Shot Dead in Texas
Richard Davis known as Fid dling Dick was shot and killed on his McKinney area farm. William Thorp was arrested and charged with the shooting as authorities work to determine a motive. The incident occurred last night with no cause established.
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McKinney
Tex
Richard Davis
Here
William Thorp
Wilson to Act Further on Mexico After Vacation
Washington diplomats report President Wilson plans to take further action on the Mexican situation when he returns from vacation in the first week of July. The notice comes as foreign representatives await guidance on upcoming policy steps and potential responses to Mexico.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Mexico
Star Cotton Sample Receptacle Offered to Ginners
L Eden of Bryan has perfected the Star Cotton Sample Receptacle to comply with a new law requiring ginners to sample each bale. The triangular metal sealed receptacle holds ginners and warehouse certificates with a filing number, and is offered for sale by Texas Cotton Receptacle Co. C La Eden and Ed Hall are principal owners.
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L. Eden
Bryan
Gale
Texas Cotton Receptacle Co
C.la Eden
Ed Hall
Hanus Family Returns to Bryan Home
The household goods of Mr and Mrs Tom Hanus have arrived from Innis and are being unloaded. The couple plans to make their home in Bryan again and friends are glad to welcome them back.
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Tom Hanus
Innis
Mrs. Hanus
Bryan
Long War to Wear Down Austro German Aggression
Associated Press reports from London and Petrograd say it may take years to wear down Austro German aggressiveness as Russians remain near Galicia near the Dniester. Paris notes heavy German bombardment of Souchez with deaths among Sisters and nurses. French forces since June 14 have captured over seven hundred Germans in the Fecht river region of Alsace.
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Galicia
Associated Press
London
Petrograd
Dniester River
Paris
Souchez
Holy Sacrament Hospital
Italian Austro fronts see artillery duels as Austrian reinforcements move
Rome reports artillery duels on the Italian and Austrian fronts. The Austrians are believed to have moved reinforcements from Galicia to halt the Italian advance. Austrians failed last night to retake five villages on the Trieste front, which the Italians had occupied yesterday.
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Associated Press
Rome
Galicia
Trieste
Front reports of Dardanelles gains and Turkish advance
Paris reports say from June 1 to 8 French and British gained from 150 yards to a quarter mile along a mile wide front with 500 prisoners taken. Constantinople notes Turkish resumption of Caucasus offensive, capturing about 1.75 miles of Karapagh Heights as Russians retreat. Submarine Sark Seven item follows with London dateline.
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Associated Press
Paris
Dardenelles
Constantinople
Caucasus
Karapagh Heights
Union Prayer Meeting Attracts Large City Audience
Airdome hosted a union prayer service with Rev. Story and pastors Weaver Welch and Tally leading short talks on the Gospel of John. The audience enjoyed inspirational singing and praised the evening, with plans for similar summer gatherings.
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Airdome
Rev. Story
First Presbyterian Church
State Supreme Court
John
Jesus
Story
Weaver
Welch
Tally
Austria Reinforcements Reach Front Amid Repulsed Offensives
Verno Italy reports reliable formation that Austrian forces have received reinforcements to mount an offensive along the front but are repeatedly repulsed with heavy losses.
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Verno
Italy
Austria
German victory claimed in Galicia as Dniester crossed
Berlin reports General Vontinaingy has crossed the Dniester river indicating renewed German gains in Galicia. London dispatch notes German forces retreating from Galicia and moving troops westward, with no immediate assault on War.
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Berlin
War
France to limit passports for U.S.-bound German origin
France announced it will not issue passports to Americans of German origin or to those of German ancestry seeking entry. The decision reflects wartime policy and strict immigration controls amid global tensions in June.
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Washington
France
United States
Bergens Detention Sparks U.S. Speculation on Dr Dernburg
New York dispatches from London discuss the Bergens, a Norse American steamer detained at Kirk, with Dr Bernhard Dernberg aboard. Rumors swirl about his fate and the war’s effect on U S assurances of safety from the allies.
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Bergens
Bernhard Dernb
Kirk
Dr. Dernberg
New York
United States
Death of Mr Joe Welch Former Brazos County Resident
Mr Joe Welch a former Brazos County citizen died after a five week illness at his Temple home on Wednesday He was 59 at death and had lived in Temple about five years He was well known in Brazos County and leaves a wife Bettie Porter and two children R B Welch and Wiley Welch with a brother and sister.
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Joe Welch
B County
Temple
Brazos County
Welch
Bettie Porter
R. B. Welch
M Wiley
Car owner confirms El Pilbeck in 1915 era
Fragmentary lines indicate a car identification query about El Pilbeck. The dialogue references a business going out of business in Birmingham and a 1915 timeframe, but details are incomplete.
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Pilbeck
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