Battle in France Sees French Progress Amid German Attacks
Paris reports a continued battle between Mont Didier and the Oise with French gains on the left near Mery Senlis wood and repulsals near center. German offensives south of the Aisne threaten Soissons and the Marne as French counterattacks trigger disorder on a large scale.
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Associated Press
Paris
Mont Didier
Oise
Mery Senlis Wood
Chevrincourt
Aisne
Soissons
Marne
Villers
Cotterets Forest
Domiers
Curry
Hensarling Elected City Commissioner Amid Late Campaign
Bryan residents elected J. E. Hensarling as city commissioner with eighty votes, while E. Moore received one vote. Hensarling, the sole late entry, will join city government and likely take health and sanitation duties, including open closets and enforcing clean standards.
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Bryan
J. E. Hensarling
Sims
E. Moore
Hensarling
Greer
Moore
Naval Enlistments Rise After Submarine Attack
In Dallas on June 12 the navy accepted seventy seven men the day after Germany attacked shipping off the American coast. Other cities report a similar surge in naval enlistments as the war effort intensifies.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Navy
Naval Branch
Germany protests Panger lynching in Illinois case
Germany formally protests to Washington over the lynching of Robert Prager an Illinois German and urges U S action to curb excesses despite Illinois statutes claimed to shield prosecution. The Wolff agency notes the démarche and safeguard appeals.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Germany
Washington
Robert Prager
America
Wolff Agency Cays
Legal judgments and divorces issued in June
Judge Morehead grants plaintiff judgment against Evans for the amount sued plus 6 percent interest from June 11. Armstrong wins construction of will and partition with a $750 fee. Derden estate executor case for Mrs. I J Derden. Minnie McVill divorces Henry McVill. Pearl Johnson divorce granted.
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H. S. Morehead
J. F. Grant
C. M. Evans
Robert Armstrong
L. M. Josey
I. J. Derden
Minnie Mc
Famous Jaegers Division Cut to Pieces at Ressons Sur Matz
The famous Jaegers division was cut to pieces at Ressons Sur Matz and the German guard division suffered heavy losses in failed advances through narrow valleys. A French dismounted cavalry detachment held at Le Plemont, sending two hourly wireless updates until noon when the message read Doomed.
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Associated Press
Ressons Sur Matz
le Plemont
Two Americans Fire on German Artillery Trains in No Man's Land
Paris report recounts two Marine engineers who slipped a mile into German lines on a night patrol. After misdirection they opened fire on a German artillery train, killed three, fled, and crawled back to American lines while evading German patrols. They endured 36 hours under constant threat, with only hunger as a wound.
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Paris
Cannions
Twenty-Third
Ninth Infantry
Pro Germans Claim Reports Target National Guard
Major Walter Woodul, acting adjutant general, says pro German influence circulates tales to embarrass the state military program and the national guard. He notes a common story that the guard will not be federalized.
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Associated Press
Antii Line 12
Walter Woodul
Shipyard Output Surges Ahead of U-Boat Sinkings
Washington reports shipyards building for the Shipping Board have produced 21 vessels totaling more than 100000 deadweight tons while German submarines have sunk 10 American ships totaling about 26000 tons.
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Associated Press
Washington
Shipping Board
Rail policy aims more switches fewer depots nationwide
Washington officials announce a liberal railroad policy to expand switch tracks and industrial sidings, shops, freight stations and terminals while reducing passenger depots and office buildings. The plan signals sweeping changes in rail infrastructure nationwide.
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Associated Press
Washington
Railroad Administration
Ice dealers fined for not weighing ice sales
Houston on June 12 reports two local ice dealers paid $5 fines after pleading guilty to violating the weights and measures ordinance by not using scales. Russell Goss, sealer of weights and measures, warns that other dealers will be prosecuted. About a dozen dealers had their scales tested at city hall.
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Houston
Corporation
Russell Goss
McAdoo seeks extension of government control on rail lines
Washington June 12 Director General McAdoo asked Congress to extend the government takeover period for short line roads to January 1, instead of July 1 as currently allowed.
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Associated Press
Washington
McAdoo
Congress
No New Peace Offer Expected by Berlin Press
London reports on June 12 that Germany will not issue a fresh peace proposal. Berlin papers state the incoming war aims statement offers no new peace terms.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Berlin
Arrival of 900 Signal Corps Men at A and M College
Captain M C Funston reports 900 Signal Corps personnel will be on the A and M campus after this week. An influx of 100 new students plus 300 more men will expand the unit. Ten graduates will assist as instructors at the University of Texas. Additional transfers include 20 to Kelly Field, three to the 419th Telegraph Battalion, and eight to Carnegie Tech Institute for advanced radio mechanics study.
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School For Radio Mechanics
A. and M. College
Signal Corps
M. C. Funston
University of Texas
Kelly Field
San Antonio
419Th Telegraph Battalion
Leon Springs
28Th Service Company School For
Carnegie Tech Institute
Pittsburg
Von Stein Declares Large Part Of French Army Beaten
Amsterdam June 12 General von Stein Prussian war minister told the reichstag a great part of the French army is beaten The crown prince attacks at Chemin Des Dames on May 27 inflicted a grave defeat the minister said The Fock reserves no longer exist he added.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
von Stein
Reichstag
Fock
Chemin Des Dames
Potatoes for stock in Mexia Texas harvest large crop
Mexia Texas June 12 report notes one of the largest potato crops in the area with harvest complete. Some farmers cannot dispose of surplus and plan to feed the excess stock.
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Mexia
Tex
King and Queen Shared Rationing Call at England Talk
Edward Brown F L S of London told a college airdome audience that England and its rulers endure strict food rationing. He urged Americans to boost production and conserve to help Europe after the war, noting Europe faces severe poultry and egg shortages and high feed costs.
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England
Edward Brown
London
College Airdome
Europe
Brown
United States
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Mr. Brown
Belgium
Russia
Germany
Austria
Italy
America
France
Court Affirms Forgery Case Against Former Legislator Fry
Austin June 12 The court of criminal appeals affirmed the case of Kk W Fry former Clay county legislator found guilty of forgery and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.
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Associated Press
Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
Kk. W. Fry
Clay County
Boy Courage Captures Two German Escapees
London May 7 Two German escapees from a camp near London were spotted by a newspaper picture as they walked along a road. A seven year old boy, Thomas Gibson, armed with an unloaded shotgun, forced the fugitives to march toward the nearest police station, bringing them into custody.
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Associated Press
London
Thomas Gibson
Wilson rejects open diplomacy in treaty talks
President Wilson kills the senate open diplomacy proposal amid a debate on secrecy in treaty negotiations. He says open diplomacy refers to publishing treaties after ratification, not during negotiations, arguing negotiations deserve less publicity while Borah insists on open covenants.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Hitchcock
Smith
Arizona
Foreign Relations Committee
Death Sentence For Woman Spy In France Sends Son As Accomplice
In Paris a court sentenced Madame M to death for spying for enemy agents in Spain. Her 16 year old son Noel was ordered to the penitentiary until he reaches age. The case notes her husband died at the front and her involvement with a Greek agent in Barcelona to pass information to German spies.
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Associated Press
Paris
Le 12
Sevtlad
Madame M
Noel
Spain
Barcelona
American airmen to furnish surprise on Western Front
London reports the Times says the American air program will produce surprises on the western front. The production department flying schools and supply centers are large and pilots are present in large numbers.
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Western Front
Associated Press
London
the Times
Germans Halt Offensive After Firm Resistance Near Estrees St Denis
French forces in France report that German efforts Monday night and Tuesday morning targeted the Estrees St Denis to Mont Didier railroad. Fierce resistance caused the invaders to pause while Negro troops with Entente tanks led a comeback, recapturing the forest southwest of Mar.
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France
Estrees-St. Denis
Mont Didier
Mar
Dallas paper man arrested by U S customs officers
Dallas June 12 Silliman Evans former attache of the American legation at Copenhagen is under arrest on a customs charge. He is held in connection with a smuggling case involving a New York man named Conn. Evans is a local newspaper man and was recently a fellow passenger from Europe.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Silliman Evans
Copenhagen
United States Customs Service
Conn
New York
Evans
Europe
War critics expect another stroke on western front
London reports German officials say their latest offensive objectives were achieved and French counter attacks halted the thrust. Critics propose a major German blow may still come on the western front, with Austrian power unused and a larger thrust anticipated at the British held line.
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Associated Press
London
No Disloyalty Charge Against the Sheriff
The Eagle clarifies that rumors alleging disloyalty by Sheriff Nunn are unfounded and misrepresented. It emphasizes his loyalty, long service, and public duties, noting his wartime service and civic contributions. The statement defends the sheriff against insinuations tied to Will Payne’s remarks about a fence incident.
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Will Payne
Sheriff Nunn
Payne
Eagle
Nunn
Red Cross
Democratic primary candidate notice for Brazos County
All candidates for county and precinct offices who seek inclusion on the Democratic primary ticket to be held July 27 1918 must file with the county chairman by Saturday June 15 E W Crenshaw chairman Democratic Executive Committee Brazos County 32
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E. W. Crenshaw
Democratic Executive Committee
Brazos County
Americans Repel German Raids As Artillery Aids French
American artillery aided a French counter attack southwest of Mont Didier as German raids near Cantigny were repulsed. A German raiding party was routed by American revolvers. German aviators bombed French insignia while bombs fell on American positions without causing harm.
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Associated Press
Anaaioen
France
Mont Didier
Cantigny
American Casualties List From War Report
Washington reports 126 names in the casualty list 15 killed in action 9 died of wounds 1 died in airplane accident 17 died of accidental and other causes 18 died of disease 59 wounded severely 6 wounded degree undetermined 1 missing in action Texans named Daniel W. Clayton Canyon died of disease Frank Richardson Atlanta severely wounded Nathan C. Sprinkle Velasco Fred B. Campbell Crowell Hardy R. Ellison Belton Paul H. Nichols Floyd
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniel W. Clayton
Canyon
Frank Richardson
Atlanta
Nathan C. Sprinkle
Velasco
Fred B. Campbell
Crowell
Hardy R. Ellison
Belton
Paul H. Nichols
Floyd
French Counter Attacks Regain Ground and Capture Prisoners
Tuesday night June 11 reports say French counter attacks succeeded with allies retaking Belloy and reaching St. Maur edge. About 1500 meters advanced aided by tanks and infantry. 1000 prisoners taken. German dead litter the battlefield. German guns abandoned as horse teams rushed to save them.
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Associated Press
France
Belloy
St. Maur
Fighting likely decides battle victor in Paris
Paris reports that today’s engagement may determine the outcome of the current battle. Military critic Henry Rideau weighs in on expected results as heavy fighting continues in the area.
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Associated Press
Paris
Les 12
Henry Rideau
Twenty One Huns Downed Over Italian Front
London report states twenty one enemy planes were destroyed by British forces on the Italian front in the official statement.
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Associated Press
London
Marines Casualty List Reports 17 Names with Casualties
Washington June 12 1944 casualty list records 17 marine deaths and injuries. Alexander Halpain of Dallas is noted as killed in action while others include five wounded and several listed as severely wounded or died of wounds.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alexander Halpain
Dallas
Moore-Carothers Weather Forecast for June Movements
Weather forecast notes a cool movement in the northwest United States starting June 16 with cooler temperatures near the Canadian border. June 19 brings a moderate to average movement with showers in the northern states and cooler nights. Southern states from June 16 to 22 expect generally fair conditions with 70s to 80s lows and upper 90s to lower 90s highs.
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No. K
Northwest
United States
No. B
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