Exemption Board Drafts 29 White Men to Camp Travis
Local exemption board calls 29 white registrants from June 5 1917 class 1 to entrain for Camp Travis. One sick man and several with deferred induction for hardship excluded. A number of black registrants remain in class 1. Names listed include Moon Mannard Wy Bukowski Pressly Metzer Wehrman Brocksmith Harron Kehlenbrink Stec Clifton Milkulec Seardino Lawless Lampo Mancias Boriskie Luther Risinger Delacio and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Travis
Manuel Moon
Cawthorn
Edgar Mannard
Tabor
Frank Wy
Bukowski
Wm. B. Pressly
Caldwell
Will Metzer
Kurten
Joe Wehrman
Willie Brocksmith
Ed Harron
Rosprim
Louis A. Kehlenbrink
Joe Stec
Bryan
Otto E. Lockstedt
Walter B. McGregor
College
J. W. Copeland
Marquez
Theo
J. Krolczyk
Leonard Tritico
Stone City
Joseph Matejka
Henry J. Byer
Conrad EB
Krance
Edge
Filiciano Gutienez
Millican
Chas
A. Krance
Jas
R. Clifton
Dayton
Joseph Milkulec
Lawrence Seardino
Will H. Lawless
Ben Lampo
Trinidad Mancias, Jr
Stiney Boriskie
Sam Luther, Jr
Thirty-Six Negroes Leave Midnight for Camp Travis
Thirty six men are slated to depart on the midnight L and G N train to Camp Travis by order of the war department. By noon thirty reported and must return to the exemption board by 11 tonight. Brunk Finley to command the increment, with ties to Prairie View and Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Travis
War Department
Exemption Board
United States
Bryan
Houston
Cooper
Victor
Colo
Brunk Finley
Prairie View
Simpson Joins Aviators After Theater Post
Sidney R. Simpson longtime Colonial theater manager left by the 3:05 H T C train for Ellington field near Galveston to enter the aviation branch. He is a new registrant released by the local board upon Major Townes instruction and has enlisted in the service.
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Sidney R. Simpson
Colonial Theater
Ellington Field
Galveston
Three to Camp Mabry Exemption Board Sends Men
The local exemption board sent three white men to Camp Mabry at 12 30 a m aboard the L and G N train to enter the auto mechanics training school. Names listed are James E Weeden Ollie Crenshaw and Joe R Barnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Mabry
Auto Mechanics Training School
James E. Weeden
Ollie Crenshaw
Joe, R. Barnett
Beef for Navy Rejected Over Unfit Condition
One hundred thousand pounds of meat intended for battleships, supplied by the Wilson company of Chicago, were rejected due to unfit condition. The Associated Press reports the issue from New York on June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Wilson Company of
Chicago
Five British Seaplanes Defeat Nineteen German Planes
In a June 4 engagement off the Dutch coast five British seaplanes outfought nineteen German seaplanes, as reported from London by the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
First Texas Vocational Agriculture Conference Set at A and M
Prof J D Blackwell announces Texas first state conference for vocational agriculture teachers to be held June 24 25 at A and M College in connection with a rural social activities war conference June 24 29. The event showcases Smith Hughes act funds boosting salaries and features sessions by Bizell Hayes Bressler Covey Rushing and others with project supervision across crops livestock dairy poultry fruit farm management and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Blackwell
Texas
A. and M. College
W. B. Bizzell
A. and
M. College
Department of Agricultural Education
M. L. Hayes
R. G. Bressler
R. S. Covey
Oklainton
O. J. Rushing
Jasper
E. B. Cartwright
Corsicana
A. O. Calhoun
Jacksboro
W. B. Hargis
Pineland
J. B. Oliphant
Hempstead
J. R. Brooks
Pilot Point
J. W. Cooper
Hemphill
W. N. Elam
Austin
Austin, Ms L. Caldwell
Marlin
J. L. German
Lewisville
B. F. Bail
Granger
L. E. Forrest
de Leon
W. J. Pitts
Harmony
J. B. Layne
Comanche
N. A. Cleveland
Falfurrias
J. R. Spivey
Belleville
J. N. Johnson
Whitt
A. A. Skinner
Coate
B. F. Tunnell
Edgewood
H. C. Darden
Call
N. A. Mayo
Winnsboro
C. T. Sims
Grapeland
J. C. Shoultz
Woden
T. C. Hickman
Yancey
V. Perritte
Nat
School
W. C., Homeyer
Cleburne
George M. Jones
Chareo
E. Oliver
Livingston
W. B. Melton
W. I. Wilkins
Meridian
S. F. Erwin
Oran
E. A. Funkhouser
City Tax Levy Fixes Rates At June Meeting
City commission fixes levy of 1.45 per $100 for the coming year including 50 cents school tax and 50 cents general tax. Funds allocated for streets, waterworks, sewers, and bonds with hearings on Adams street crossing and bids opened for reservoir work. J E Hensarling inducted as city commissioner and assigned to sanitary and cemetery committees.
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Daily Eagle
J. E. Hensarling
B. A. Sims
Geo. A. Livingston
W. J. Ratliff
Burger and Haswell
Greer
Bryan
BOS
Woso Oieck
Cne
City Hall
Se Fairies Sreike Tees Soros ES Bck G Siete Een
Chad
Woroo
Houston and Texas Central Railroad Company
Taliaferro & Armstrong
O. W. Williams
Adams Street
Armstrong
Putnam Nets Thirteen Aerial Wins Over Germans
Paris June 15 Sergeant David Putnam of Brooklyn Massachusetts downed five German airplanes June 10. Three are official and two under investigation. If all five are accredited his total reaches 13 surpassing Frank Bayliss as the ace of aces. Putnam calls the feat the most notable of American aviators, eclipsed only by Rene Fonck with six on May 9.
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Associated Press
Paris
David Putnam
Brooklyn
Mass
Putnam
Frank Bayliss
New Bedford
Rene Fonck
Chicago Police Demands More Clothing For Chorus Girls
Acting Chief Alcock announced a city rule requiring chorus girls to wear more clothing on Chicago stages. He cited amusements with runways over audiences and called scanty outfits on these runways especially objectionable.
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Chicago
Alcock
Gotcher Killed in Bell County Threshing Accident
A brother of T. O. Gotcher died in a threshing machine accident at Holland in Bell County yesterday. News reached the family by wire and they left for the scene of the tragedy.
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Gotcher
Holland
Bell County
T. O. Gotcher
Mobilization Planned for Two Texas Cavalry Regiments
Adjutant General Harley, back from Washington, states two Texas cavalry brigades will be mobilized and equipped as quickly as possible.
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Associated Press
Austin
Harley
Washington
Texas Cavalry
Polish Regiment Enters West Front Opposite Germans
Paris reports the first Polish regiment of the first Polish division has entered front line trenches opposite German troops. General Archinard says the move counters Germany's claim the Polish question is settled.
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West Front
Associated Press
Paris
Poland
Germany
Archinard
American raid in French sector yields 17 German prisoners
Paris reports under the banner American Pep that a raid in the American sector led by a French sub-lieutenant killed and captured opponents. Twelve Americans were missing but later found, returning with 17 German prisoners and two machine guns seized from the second line trenches.
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Paris
Pep
la Liberte
American Hospital Sacked in Persia May Trigger War
The sacking of an American hospital at Tabriz and seizure of American and British consulates by Turkish troops were reported from Teheran. The incident, defiance of the Spanish flag, and the possible declaration of war against Turkey follow the early evacuation of American nurses and doctors from Tabritz.
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Associated Press
Washington
Tabriz
Persia
State Department
Teheran
Turkey
Tabritz
Presbyterian hospital in Turkey identified as Elton Memorial
New York officials of the Presbyterian board of foreign missions identified the hospital sacked by the Turks as Elton Memorial Hospital, established by the Presbyterians.
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Associated Press
New York
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Elton Memorial Hospital
Maximum newsprint prices set by trade commission
Washington reports the trade commission has fixed maximum newsprint prices. Roll news print in car lots is 3.10 dollars per 100 pounds and 3.22 dollars less than car lots. Sheet news in car lots is 3.50 dollars per 100 pounds and 3.62 dollars less than car lots.
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Associated Press
Washington
The
Trade Commission
Rumania Reopens Parliament After Peace Endorsement
Amsterdam June 19 reports that Rumania concluded peace to avoid national extinction. King Ferdinand states resistance would exhaust the country to the point of destruction as parliament is reopened.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Rumania
Ferdinand
Training Western Nation Troops for War in Germany
Washington reports the war department plans to seek Congress authorization for funding to train troops from a western nation or nations now at war with Germany. The move follows ongoing deliberations on mobilizing allied manpower and supporting Allied war efforts.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Germany
War Department
Congress
Retaliation Threat by Germany Over Internments
Amsterdam reports Berlin claims 10 000 Germans expelled from China and interned in Australia, and vows to deport 10 000 residents of French occupied districts to prison until Germans are released and compensated.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
China
Australia
Berlin
Beg For Leniency In Handling Fee Grafter Cases
Washington June 19 self acknowledged contingent fee agents appeared at the department of justice to explain operations on government contracts and ask leniency The department intimates leniency will be shown where no sinister influence was used or pretended in securing the contracts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Justice
Martin Named Agent for H T C in Bryan
Navasota June 18 The Eagle reports Geo W Martin long time B F C railway agent here will become agent for the H T C in Bryan The letter from L M Hewitt District Food Administrator praises the Martins as courteous helpful citizens Bryan should welcome them Martin has not yet arrived and the change is expected in three to four days
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Navasota
Tex
Geo. W. Martin
B.é& F.C. Railway
Bryan
Martin
L. M. Hewitt
Weather forecast notes 101 degree high today
Government weather observer John Daly reports a maximum temperature of 101 today at 3 o clock with tonight and Thursday forecast fair and little temperature change.
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John Daly
Heat Records Fall as Thermometer Reaches 105
Local weather bureau records a record high of 105 degrees breaking all hot weather marks for the period. Forecasters say the heat is typically followed by localized thunderstorms, a rising barometer, and a shift to west winds bringing cooler temperatures with heavier rains and wind.
Express Monopoly Control Disolved After War End
Washington June 19 The express monopoly formulated by the government must be dissolved after the war under the contract signed today by the companies and the railroad administration.
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Associated Press
Washington
Railroad Administration
Next German Offensive Hinted On Paris Calais Route
Paris July 19 Military critics expect Germany to begin another offensive on the road to Paris or Calais possibly both. The Echo de Paris anticipates a blow between Mont Didier and Chateau-Thierry across the Oise and Aisne toward the Marne.
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Associated Press
Paris
Germany
Calais
Echo de Paris
Mont Didier
Chateau-Thierry
Oise
Aisne
Marne
Artillery Fighting Continues at Chateau Thierry and Marne
General Pershing reports ongoing artillery actions at Chateau Thiery and along the Marne. American patrols crossed the Marne and took prisoners in the engagement.
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Associated Press
Washington
Chateau-Thierry
The
Marne
Pershing
British Raid Reclaims Position South of Hebuterne North of Albert
British forces last night attacked German lines south of Hebuterne and north of Albert. They recaptured a recently taken British post, in addition to German prisoners and machine guns.
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Associated Press
London
Hebuterne
Albert
Federal operation plan agreed for Orient railroad
Washington June 19. A tentative contract for federal operation of the Kansas City Mexico and Orient railroad was agreed upon by the railroad administration and the road's receiver.
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Associated Press
Washington
Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railroad
Railroad Administration
Marshall backs Democrats behind president and war
Vice President Marshall addressed the Indiana Democratic convention urging support for the Democrat aligned with the president and the war. He criticized Republicans calling for war aims and praised the administration while defending labor policy and the suffrage amendment. He also mocked Colonel Roosevelt as "Lady Theodora."
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Marshall
Indiana
Theodora
Republican Party
Daniels
Baker
Roosevelt
The
Kansas City Star
America
Sees Ted Seessted Supports U S War Aims
The Star reports that A F Seessted the manager, while recently technically an alien enemy, has consistently backed America’s war aims in response to Vice President Marshall.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
E Star
Marshall
A. F. Seessted
America
Aviator Instructor Killed in Benbrook Field Crash
Lieut. H. C. Kelly, instructor at Benbrook Field, was killed today when a crash occurred. A cadet who was with him escaped injury.
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Associated
Fort Worth
H. C. Kelly
Benbrook Field
Italians and Allies Hold Against Fierce Piave Onslaughts
The baseton are launching fierce attacks along the Piave river but Italian and allied lines hold. Austrians seek a wider Piave gain after a mountain setback. In France, Germans attack Rheims front between Vrigny and La Pompelle. French resist but heavy fighting and prisoner claims suggest multiple divisions were ordered to seize Rheims.
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Associated Press
Piave
Rheims
Paris
Vrigny
la Pompelle
Exchange Talks Between Americans and Germans Reported
The Hague report states representatives of the American conference are to meet with the German government to discuss prisoner exchange. The announcement comes as negotiations continue on potential terms and procedures for exchanges.
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Ted Press
Associa London
Hague
Three Texans in Army Casualty List
The Army casualty list released today includes 144 names with 23 killed in action and 87 wounded severely. Texas entries include Arthur Baker of Temple killed in action and Robert Wheat of Memphis wounded severely along with Harold Terrill of Fort Worth.
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Associated Press
Washington
Texas
Arthur Baker
Temple
Robert Wheat
Memphis
Harold Terrill
Fort Worth
Five Texans in Marine Casualty List
Washington June 19 The two day marine casualty list contains 130 names with 30 killed in action 7 died of wounds 1 died of disease and 92 wounded severely Texas entries include Eric Goldberg Uvalde and severely wounded Charles Vanek La Grange Marcus Hayes Copperas Cove Samuel Weed Corpus Christi and Floyd Force Harlan Winn Dallas
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Associated Press
Washington
Texas
Eric Goldberg
Uvalde
Charles Vanek
la Grange
Marcus W. Hayes
Copperascove
Samuel Weed
Corpus Christ
Floyd Force
Harlan Winn
Dallas
Watson murder sentence affirmed by Texas court of appeals
Austin June 19 The court of criminal appeals affirms the 99 year sentence of T R Watson Teague banker who killed John S Patterson Texas banking commissioner Patterson was killed in 1916 after he posted a notice on the bank that Watson ran closing it for alleged insolvency
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Associated Press
Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
T. R. Watson
Teague
John S. Patterson
Texas
Patterson
Watson
Shipyard output warned as beer ban protests rise
Washington June 19 Bainbridge Colby of the shipping board told the house agricultural committee that prohibiting beer at shipyard work would cut output by 25 percent. Colby said he spoke for Chai Hurley and that the Jones prohibition law would reduce worker efficiency.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bainbridge Colby
The
Shipping Board
House Agricultural Committee
Colby
Chai Hurley
Cahill for Commissioner in Precinct 3
The Eagle announces J. J. Cahill as a candidate for county commissioner in Precinct No 3 subject to the Democratic primary on July 27. Cahill previously served as commissioner and is finishing his sixth year as justice of the peace. He is a farmer and patriotic citizen with two sons in the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
J. J. Cahill
Cahill
Dennis Cahill
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