Germans Driven Back Before Dead Man's Hill
German assault on French positions around Dead Man's Hill repulsed with French foothold in the first German trench line. Intense bombardment and artillery duels continue near Douaumont as Berlin reports repeated German counterattacks. Archduke Frederick marks Italy's war declaration anniversary with a day of plea for renewed attacks to secure southwest frontier.
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Dead Man's Hill
Douamont
Dead Man's Ill
Berlin
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Dallas tax defaulter McGoun brought back from Montivideo for trial
Clarence K. McGoun, former Dallas tax collector clerk, and a companion allegedly stole $10 000 in city funds. Detected in Rio de Janeiro and Montivideo, he was exiled by Uruguay authorities and returned to New York in custody for trial in Dallas. He claimed most money lost in chance games on the way home.
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Dallas
Texas
Associated Press
New York
Clarence K. Meoun
Montivideo
Clarence K. McGoun
United States
Moffitt
Uruguay
Dallas of
McGoun
Uo Janeiro
Montivedio
Fom
State Department
Washington
Henry D. Lindsey
South America
Rioro
United States State Department
James J. Hill Dies at 78 in St Paul
James J. Hill railroad builder and Northwest financier died in St Paul Minnesota at 9 59 this morning aged 78 after a two week illness from infection. No funeral arrangements were announced.
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Associated Press
St. Paul, Minn
James J. Hill
Northwest
Outbreak in Maracaibo Kills Twenty as Garcia Lands
In Venezuela at Maracaibo troops fired on crowds opposing General Garcia who landed by steamer. The death toll reached twenty during the clash as Garcia, named president of the State of Zula, arrived aboard the vessel.
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Zula
Associated Press
Willemstad
Curacao
Maracaibo
Venezuela
Garcia
Swindle Alert on Co operative Tire Schemes
A Farm and Fireside warning describes a so called co operative offering low priced tires and supplies after joining for ten dollars. Buyers are lured with a catalog then told items are out of stock and steered to unknown brands, a fraud pattern also seen in Canada and noted by the American Automobile Association.
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Canada
American Automobile Association
Father's Boyhood in Farm and Fire Side
A verse excerpt recalls a father's childhood routines at dawn tending stock and gathering wood. He contrasts peers with a chosen companion in a book, prompting a dry remark from grandma about reading behind the rug.
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Carlton Fisher
Notice on preapproval for claims against purchases
All parties involved in good roads work or who expect to sell goods must obtain approval from the general contractor before being held responsible for any payment. Applies to groceries dry goods feeds and any item except road construction material. J. T. Maloney County Judge.
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J. T. Maloney
Praising Rival May Harm Political Prospects
A quoted remark suggests praising a political rival could backfire, highlighting tension between bipartisan civility and strategic advantage in current campaigns. The comment frames praise as risky, potentially weakening support among core voters and party loyalists.
Rock Island Train Wreck Near Packard Two Dead
Reported collapse of a creek bridge near Packard Iowa sends a Rock Island passenger train into the water. Two killed and ten injured with seven missing feared dead as authorities suggest the death toll may reach fifteen. Dispatches from Marshalltown Iowa note potential loss of about a score of lives at the wreck site.
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Associated Press
Packard
Ohio
Here
Rock Island
Marshalltown
Iowa
Canning and Preserving Berries Tips from Extension Service
Miss Bernice Carter presents methods to can and preserve blackberries dewberries and jams. Steps cover washing sterilizing jars heating berries in oven preparing syrup from berry juice and sugar maturing preserves with careful packing processing and sealing for long shelf life.
New Auto Firm Starts Business in Bryan
Frank L. Webb launches White & Webb at the D. D. White garage on Mosley Street. The new firm will sell Overland and Paige cars with accessories, provide 24 hour garage service, employ top mechanics, offer electrical supplies and house wiring, and aims to grow with Bryan.
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Frank L. Webb
Webb Bros. Dry Goods
D. D. White
Mosley Street
White & Webb
Bryan
Overland
Paige
Eagle
Webb
Alcohol use blamed for 23 percent of self inflicted deaths
Dr Edwin F Bowers cites United States mortality reports showing 23 percent of personal crisis deaths in the U S are traceable to intemperance. He notes that between 1900 and 1908 about 11 986 alcohol addicts died by their own hands.
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Edwin F. Bowers
United States
Scientist’s plea for early marriage in American Magazine
Dr. Alexander Graham Bell argues that early marriage promotes longevity. He cites his genealogy study in New England showing mothers who bore children at sixteen had notably long-lived offspring. He labels opposition to early marriage as unwise based on his analysis.
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Alexander Graham Bell
New England
WISE AND OTHERWISE Quiptic quotes and witticisms
A collage of humorous quips and social one liners from multiple papers. It blends remarks on marriage faith and irony with light jests about coffee preparedness burlesque shows and late night banter. The items showcase retro newspaper humor and topical quips.
US troops not to withdraw from Mexico yet
Washington says American forces will remain until Carranza authorities show control of the border situation. President Wilson prefers withdrawal when possible but will wait for Carranza to stabilize the area. State Department dismisses urgency and plans a week to ten days before replying.
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Mexico
Wilson
Carranza
Funston
Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Department of State
Dawson
Supreme Court appeal sought over run-off primary fees
Fort Worth Texas June 1 a district court denial refused an injunction preventing the state democratic executive committee from assessing local candidates to pay the senatorial run-off primary expenses. An appeal to the Supreme Court will be pursued.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
State
Democratic Executive Committee
District Court
Supreme Court
Neighboring town visitors load car with high end dry goods
A reporter observed a large automobile in front of a major dry goods store. The occupants, from a neighboring town, planned to buy high class dry goods in the city and filled the rear of the car with their purchases.
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the Eagle
Place Your Orders Early to Ease Delivery Strain
A notice urges housewives and shoppers to order household supplies earlier in the day to reduce extra trips by merchants and tired delivery teams. It stresses that earlier orders prevent after hours work and lessen the burden on wagons and clerks, calling readers to adopt the habit.
Postal Receipts Show Large City Increase in May
Postmaster J. E. Astin reports Bryan post office receipts for May at 1452.63, up 478.10 from last May, marking the largest monthly rise in years. 1915 receipts were 984.58, with this year’s figure exceeding them by a substantial margin.
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J. E. Astin
Bryan
Free City Mail Delivery Seen as Asset for Bryan
A Bryan post office official argues free city mail delivery is achievable if sidewalks are built. He notes growth in receipts years ago and urges residents to install four foot concrete walks to enable doorstep mail delivery by federal carriers.
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Eagle
Bryan
T. A. Cloud
Jims Bryan
Cloud
Led Axe
Uncle Sam Cam
Mrs Cowles Elected President of Women’s Clubs Group
Mrs. Josiah Evans Cowles of Los Angeles California defeated Mrs. Samuel B Sneath of Tiffin Ohio by a large margin to be elected president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. The vote totaled 1273 for Mrs Cowles to 433 for Mrs Sneath.
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Associated Press
New York
Josiah Evans Cowles
Los Angeles
Cal
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Bree
Samuel B. Sneath
Tiffin
Ohio
Cowles
Sneath
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Sayville
Archduke Frederick
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Beatle
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A. & M. College
D. D. White Garage
U. S
Baltimore American
Metastasia
Louisville Courier-Journal
Soanen
Birmingham Age-Herald
Tennyson
Rounder
Indianapolis Star
Baggs
Jaggs
Boston Transcript
Tampico
General Funston
San Antonio
el Paso Confrees
Obregon
Choe
Mrs. Cowles
National Federation of Women’s Clubs
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