Naval battle at mouth of Riga Gulf reported
London reports Petrograd says German transports and a large vessel were sunk in a naval engagement at the mouth of the gulf of Riga as Germany attempted to land an expeditionary force. Other dispatches note Austro German forces near Lemberg and a German Zeppelin destroyed over Belgium by British airmen.
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Associated Press
London
Petrograd
Gulf of Riga
Vienna
Copenhagen
Lemberg
Admiralty
Bellum
Brussels
Ghent
J. Warneford
Warneford
Ranger Leeette Shot Dead Near Texas
Ranger Leeette was killed late last night near Texas during a pistol confrontation with three Mexicans. Two suspects were thought to be wounded. Burdette pursued the remaining suspects as authorities investigated.
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Arathon
Leeette
Texas
Burdette
Ans
French attack at Vauquois fails despite burning liquid
German submarine shelling in the North Sea killed four crew members of the British trawler Arctic. In Berlin the French assault at Vauquois yesterday used burning liquid but failed to achieve its objective.
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London
Arctic
North Sea
Berlin
Vauquois
Britain Advances Cash on Cotton Cargoes
London June 2 The Foreign Office via the Board of Trade has advanced $300000 on the cargoes of the steamers Livonia and Decido two cotton ships owned in New York and now held at Falmouth awaiting final price settlement for the cotton aboard the vessels.
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Livonia
Decido
New York
London
Foreign Office
Board of Trade
Falmouth
Trade balance shows downturn in exports of manufactures
Washington reports an official Commerce Department analysis stating exports of manufactures other than foodstuffs are down versus the prewar period. The 10 months to April show a near one billion dollar trade surplus, with total exports rising only in foodstuffs and large shipments of horses and mules to battlefields.
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Department of Commerce
Associated Press
Washington
Water from Bryan deep well analyzed by University of Texas
Professor Alexander Deussen reports the new Bryan deep well water is high in soda and mineral content but not suitable for irrigation or drinking alone. Upper sand (1722 to 1800 feet) yields better water. mixing with shallow-well water may be needed. foaming possible in boilers. not hard, usable for washing.
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Alexander Deussen
University of Texas
Adams
Bryan
Texas
W. T. Read
Mudville Tops Smetana In Openers 19 to 18
Mudville defeated Smetana 19 to 18 in Sunday afternoon play at Smetana. It was the season opener for both teams and the high score reflects the teams being out of shape early.
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Mudville
Smetana
King Victor Emmanuel Commands Italian Gun Fire in War
Geneva dispatches report King Victor Emmanuel plans active wartime role like King Albert of Belgium. He reportedly manned a 75 millimeter gun and fired several shots during the Montebaldo attack while watching operations for hours. Italian forces push in the Adige valley as snow fights continue at St Elvio.
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Albert
Belgium
Emmanuel
Associated Press
Geneva
Paris
Victor Emmanuel
Montebaldo
Adige Valley
Pass of
St. Elvio
Carinthian
Galiacia
Fine French Holosteric Barometer Acquired by Forecaster
Local Weather Forecaster Daly Jr receives a delicate French manufactured holosteric barometer from the United States Weather Bureau. The instrument is adjusted to sea level and read via the US Weather Bureau map, aiding Daly in his reporting work.
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Inc
Daly
United States Weather Bureau
France
Farragut Era Ship Portsmouth Up For Sale
Washington June 7 bids opened for the old sailing ship Portsmouth tied at Norfolk Navy Yard. Once in Farragut's fleet at New Orleans 21, its last active role was as a training ship for the New Jersey naval militia.
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Washington,d. C
United States Navy
Navy
Portsmouth
Norfolk Navy
Farragut
New Orleans
New Jersey Naval Militia
Civic Park Lights Promised by Civic League Effort
The Civic League reports most ornamental light poles donated for Civic Park. The city electrician will wire the poles as gardeners finish layout and sod. The city will supply current after installation to illuminate the park as plans by the Civic League architect dictate.
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Civic League
Civic Park
Lines Worth Remembering from a Civil War Era Quote
A patriotic excerpt extols the United States as a cherished nation bound by geography and duty. Attributed to Robert C. Winthrop, the message urges defense and devotion across all regions and boundaries.
Baylor Summer Normal Draws Brazos County Teachers
Brazos County plans strong turnout for the Baylor University Summer Normal in Waco with teachers and students reporting to County Superintendent T. W. Parker. Names listed include Maude Sowarby Emily Tatum Erma Cloud Stella Stewart Cora Easters Ethel Tobias Cora Cloud Grace Ramsey Laura Mims Ethel Evatts Ellen Lloyd M. B. Autrey S. F. Kelly W. W. Hicks R. C. Meade George Powers Tom Long and Roy Moorehead.
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Brazos County
Baylor University
Waco
T. W. Parker
Normal
George Powers
Tom Long
Roy Moorehead
Italians advance on fronts as Austrians claim setback
General Cadornia reports Italian progress on all frontiers with detachments crossing the Isonzo River and entrenching opposite Trieste. Vienna says Austrians beat Italians in minor actions while a decisive battle is delayed. Submarine attacks kill in Belgian and Norwegian voyages. A Constantinople dispatch claims Allied landings at the Dardanelles amid exhaustion.
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Associated Press
Udine
Italy
Isonzo
Caporetto
Trieste
Cormons
Tolmino
Rome
Cadornia
Vienna
Amesterdam
Constantinople
Dardanelles
Refugee Train Heads for Vera Cruz From Mexico City
Washington reports ninety Americans and over two hundred other foreigners will depart Mexico City today on a refugee train bound for Vera Cruz. Four hundred additional people plan to flee amid famine. In Mexico City the national convention descends into wild disorder as crowds demand food, with thousands outside the chamber and hundreds carried on stretchers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
State Department
Obregon
Villa
Mexico
City
Blizzard Hits West Texas as Colder Air Arrives
San Angelo reports a sharp cold spell with overcoats worn as a forty degree fall dropped temperatures to about fifty above in five hours. Local citizens brace for continued chilly weather as winds shift.
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Associated Press
San Angelo
Texas
Mrs. H. E. Bumpas Dead In Dallas
Mrs. H. E. Bumpas died at 12 30 today at her Dallas home. She was the mother of Mrs. W. J. Roberts and had many friends in Bryan who lament her passing. Relatives here extend heartfelt sympathy.
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H. E. Bumpas
Dallas
Bumpas
W. J. Roberts
Bryan
Roberts
Greek King in Grave Condition
Rome dispatch notes the Greek King is in very grave condition as of June 3, with authorities stating his health remains critical and unstable.
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Associated Press
Rome
Essazero
French Gain Ground at Hebuterne in New Offensive
Paris reports a renewed French assault at Hebuterne 13 miles southwest of Arras. Allied forces seized two German trench lines along a quarter mile front, repelled four German counterattacks, and captured 150 prisoners.
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Associated Press
Paris
Hebuterne
Arras
Veteran of 72 Gets Iron Cross
Berlin reports Herr von Schweinitz, 72, among recent Iron Cross first class recipients. He volunteered at the war's outbreak and fought in 1864, 1866, and 1870-71, earning the Iron Cross second class earlier.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Herr von Schweinitz
Dr. Weaver Honored by Howard College
Dr. M. E. Weaver pastor of First Baptist Church and Bryan Baptist Academy president received the Doctor of Divinity degree from Howard College at a May 26 board meeting. He was invited to give the principal address at Howard College commencement but declined due to Bryan Baptist Academy dates. Louisiana College had previously awarded him a D. D. stating he was the youngest recipient in Louisiana.
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M. E. Weaver
First Baptist Church
Bryan Baptist Academy
Howard College
Alabama
Weaver
Louisiana College
Louisiana
Wilson plan for Mexico praised by Villa rep
New York June 2 Francisco Urquida the Villa representative says President Wilson's new Mexican policy is excellent.
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Associated Press
New York
Villa
Francisco Urquida
Wilson
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