Germany proposes joint ship inspection in submarine dispute
Secretary Lansing disclosed a dispatch from Ambassador Gerard showing Germany seeks clarification before a formal reply on submarine warfare. The proposals, similar to Berlin press dispatches, include a joint inspection system for passenger steamers and possible contraband carriage issues remain unresolved. A separate Berlin report notes a major British air attack on a German bay failed, with heavy French and British losses near Arras and La Basse.
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North Sea
England Not Consistent In War Actions
Berlin reports the official statement criticizes Great Britain for torpedoing a hospital and unarmed passenger ships in Turkish waters while protesting German submarine warfare.
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Associated Areas
Berlin
Great Britain
Rev A T Coleman Named Assistant Pastor at First Bryan Church
On June 20 the congregation unanimously extended a call to Rev. A. T. Coleman of Waco to serve as assistant pastor at First Baptist Church Bryan. Coleman, Baylor A B graduate, will join with his wife and three children about July 15, bringing high praise from Waco Baptists for his ministry.
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A. T. Coleman
Waco
A. E. Hill
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Baylor University
Columbus Street Baptist Church
Bryan
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Bryan gas and oil well reaches 1430 feet depth
The Eagle reports Bryan gas and oil well has reached 1430 feet with 40 feet drilled today. No indications of gas or oil found yet as drilling progresses rapidly.
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Eagle
Bryan
Russian Line Holds Except In Southern Poland
Associated Press reports the Russian front holds along its length except near Krasnik where Austrians and Germans have broken through. German and French official statements say fighting is active in the West.
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Associated Press
London
Krasnik
Russian Poland
Forty Mexicans Loot Texas Ranch Battle Near Lyford
Forty Mexican bandits crossed the border Sunday night and looted a Lyford area ranch near the Texas border killing two American ranch workers. Eighty U S troops set out from Harlingen in pursuit as bandits drive cattle back toward Mexico amid meager scene details.
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Lyford
United States
Mexico
Funeral honors for former Mexican president Diaz
The French government represented at the funeral of former Mexican President Diaz in Paris. The body will be sent to America in a few days.
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Paris
Diaz
Mexico
America
Virginia-born Vice President Marshall voices patience before war
In Hot Springs Arkansas on July 6 Vice President Marshall told a large assembly he would not fight until ordered by the President and urged patience. He praised President Marshall as a chieftain and pledged loyalty to tradition and courage in trying times.
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Associated Press
Hot Springs
Ark
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Virginia
Marshall
Carnegie hero medals awarded for 1913 Brazos flood rescue
Albert Worley Henry Berger and Albert May received Carnegie hero medals and $1000 each for distinguished rescue work during the December 1913 Brazos flood. Berger’s medal cites the failed rescue of Simon and Jennie Gregg and their children at Pitt Bridge. The awards honor selfless acts and carry the Carnegie seal. May’s medal is displayed in Caldwell’s window.
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Albert Worley
Henry Berger
Albert May
Brazos
Carnegie
Carnegie Commission
Simon and
Jennie Gregg
Ramsey Rawls Couple Wed in Simple Saturday Night Ceremony
Walter G. Ramsey of College and Leila Rawls of Payne Prairie were married at 9 o clock Saturday night in the home of Mrs. S H Higgs with Dr M E Weaver officiating. The ceremony used the time honored ring rite. They will reside at College and entertain friends there.
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Leila Rawls
Payne Prairie
S. H. Higgs
M. E. Weaver
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E. R. Rawls
Union Hill
Mrs. Ramsey
Bryan Golf Club tournament opens with large local turnout
The Bryan Golf Club started its tournament with many Bryan and College participants. Sixteen entrants competed in 18 hole matches. Dr. W. B. Cline led with 100 strokes, followed by J. S. Doane at 105 and J. Williams of College at 106. The next elimination round is set for Wednesday afternoon with winners facing off.
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Fabulous Increase in Gold Reserve Across Federal Banks
The Federal Reserve Board reports a weekly rise in gold reserves across 12 banks by more than 9 million dollars. As of July 2 the total resources reach 366.481 million with liabilities at 866.481 million, gold reserve against net liabilities at 87.9 percent and cash reserve at 96.1 percent.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
Holiday spirit among armies shells two German subs
The Anglo California n steamer from Montreal arrived at Queenstown after shelling by a German submarine left 12 dead including the captain and eight wounded. Fifty Americans and Canadians were among 95 crew. In separate reports a German submarine sank the Norwegian bark Fiery Cross, with six Americans saved. Paris reports French warships shelled two German submarines in the English Channel, one hit and disappeared as the subs sank the French merchantman Carthage.
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Associated Press
London
Montreal
Queenstown
Py Associated Press
Canada
Fiery Cross
Paris
English Channel
Morgan Assassin Attempts Self Harm in Prison
Frank Holt attempted to kill himself by slicing his left wrist with a pencil in his cell at Glen Cove prison. An attendant bound the wound as Holt bled, then he worsened in condition prompting officials to consider hospital care and forcible feeding amid concerns of possible suicide. An examination noted scars similar to those on Muenster.
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Associated Press
Glen Cove
N. Y
Frank Holt
Holt
Louis Smith
Morgan
Muenster
Deputy Fire Marshal Daly Named Deputy City Marshal
Mayor W. W. Harris announced John Daly Jr. as City Fire Marshal will also serve as deputy city marshal and sanitary inspector. The council will vote Friday to ratify the appointment and set the salary. The move aims to secure a reduction in the city insurance key rate by 0.25 percent, with A. R. Andrews of the Texas Key Rating Board notified. The council earlier named A. S. Adams as engineer, but the board did not approve due to his current city post.
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Daly
Eagle
W. W. Harris
John Daly Jr
A. R. Andrews
Fire Insurance Key Rating Board of Texas
A. S. Adams
Key Rating Board
Adams
University of Amersfoort An Unconventional Belgian Refugee Institute
Amsterdam June 6. An obscure Dutch project known as the University of Amersfoort has emerged with Belgian and Dutch professors forming chairs and letting faculty and students set courses. No admissions exams, self chosen studies, and freedom from official rules mark this unique institution born for Belgian refugees after Antwerp fell.
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Holland
University of Amersfoort
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Amersfoort
Shrijnen
University of Utrecht
Collard
University of Louvain
Soldiers to Aid British Harvests Placed in Camps
London July 6 soldiers to be sent from training camps to help British farmers with harvests where labor is short. Farmers must house feed the troops and pay 65 cents a day to cover traveling expenses.
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Associated Press
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