No More Talk of Wilson Peace Principles
Amsterdam June 26 Chancellor von Hertling told the reichstag there would be no further discussion of President Wilsons fourteen peace principles He frowned on the league of nations as inimical to Germany He said peace talk would be seen as weakness and defense as German militarism The speech of von Kuehlmann followed Hertling with less enthusiasm.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
von Hertling
Reichstag
Wilson
League of Nations
Germany
Hertling
von Kuehlman
Women Registering to Vote in July Primaries
Miss Mary Locke of Zack Texas received registration receipt No 1 as County Collector McCulloch began issuing to women who expect to vote in the July 27 primaries. Receipts Nos 2 3 and 4 were issued to Mrs J L Hensarling Wellborn Mrs Eula Buchanan precinct 11 and Mrs Ed E Talmage precinct 11 respectively. Registration continues through July 12 the last day. Mrs Hensarling says women should vote and take active part in politics for a clean ballot and good government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Locke
Zack
Texas
McCulloch
J. L. Hensarling
Wellborn
Eula Buchanan
Ed E. Talmage
Senate panel backs rail bill extending government hold on lines
Washington June 26 after a committee amendment to prevent relinquishment of federal control over one railway while keeping control over a competitor the senate commerce committee reported favorably a bill extending to January the period during which the government can return roads to private owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Local Boards Hear Expert Explain Selective Draft
Major John C. Townes led Texas draft talks as Robert Armstrong Dr T M Ray sor and George Griffin met in Houston to review the selective draft law and its regulations. The group worked from 7 30 am to 7 pm with lunch on the Rice hotel roof garden as they studied rules and Townes answered questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Townes
Texas
Robert Armstrong
T. M. Raysor
George Griffin
Houston
Armstrong
Rice Hotel
District Board
Major Townes
Bullock Promoted to District Manager for Pierce Oil
T A Bullock, local agent for Pierce Oil for six years, is named district manager and traveling salesman over an 18 county region with Bryan headquarters. He departed for Houston for meetings before starting the new duties, to be succeeded by W C Bailey who has been with the local agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Bullock
Pierce Oil Corporation
Bryan
Houston
Mr. Bullock
W. C. Bailey
Emperor Charles III Discusses Cabinet With Kaiser Wilhelm
London dispatch reports Baron von Seydlers decline to form a new Austrian cabinet. The emperor announced he would address the Kaiser personally on the food situation during the June discussions in London.
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Associated Press
London
Baron von Seydler
Zurich
Seydler
Rural unity and justice urged at A and M college conference
Dr. Hermann N Morse of New York told war conference attendees that rural life cannot be built on neighborhood lines and must include rural minded experts, land access, fair credit, fair prices, strong rural schools, health services, and broader community integration. Prof C J Brown argued county superintendents should be elected by boards to avoid politicized teaching. The evening opened with devotional, soldiers chorus, and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann N. Morse
New York
A. and M. College
Morse
C. J. Brown
State Department of Education
Louisiana
Nagler
Meteorological Section
Signal Corps
Soldiers’ Chorus
J. Webb Howell
Bryan
Robert Webb
Obituary: Mrs Lucy Thomas Dies After Illness
Mrs Lucy Thomas died after four weeks of illness at Bryan hospital. The funeral is set for 5 pm at her daughter Mrs Sample’s Cottonwood home with Rev Smith officiating. She was 65, born in the county, preceded in death by her husband. Survived by four children Mrs Sample, Mrs Cobb, Will Thomas of Cottonwood, and Mrs Martin of Bryan, plus sister Mrs FE C Elliot of Bryan and other relatives.
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Bryan Hospital
Lucy Thomas
Sample
Cottonwood
Rev. Smith
Thomas
Cobb
Will Thomas
Martin
Bryan
FE. C. Elliot
Issuing Receipts to Automobile Owners in Bryan Area
This morning receipts and seals were issued to automobile owners paying taxes by horsepower. Five receipts were issued, four renewals with seats assigned. New car numbers will come from the Austin highway commission. future taxes to be collected in each county. Recipients: O L Eaton Bryan. W S Barron Bryan. Mrs J L Hensarling Wellborn. C N Ramsey Bryan. T R Batte Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCulloch
Highway Commission
Austin
O. L. Eaton
Bryan
W. S. Barron
New
J. L. Hensarling
Wellborn
C. N. Ramsey
T. R. Batte
General Crowder Calls 267 961 Men for July Draft
General Crowder announces a July draft totaling 267 961 men. Entrainment is scheduled in four groups with 27 000 white men July 5 9 and 27 000 whites July 15 19. From July 16 20 45 000 black men and July 29 31 25 000 black men.
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Associated Press
Washington
General Crowder
Rural Ministry Training At Texas A and M College
Dr Colby D Hall of Texas Christian University urged rural ministers to balance Hebrew and Greek study with rural sociology and economics. He emphasized general education, a AB degree, and a BD from a seminary, plus a clear call to service and a vision of rural work. Rev Millar Burrows described social work among youth, including church groups, farm boy cavaliers and community projects tied to holidays and government programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby D. Hall
Bible School of
Texas Christian University
A. and M. College
Hall
Millar Burrows
Wallace Presbyterian Church
van Zandt County
Home Mission Board
The
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Farm Boy Cavaliers
Boy Scout Movement
W. A. Broyles
Department of Agricultural Education
Clark
A. T. Potts
Laura Neal
College Airdome
Kerensky Arrives in London En Route to America
Former Russian premier Alex F. Kerensky arrives in London after a dramatic escape from Russia. He is en route to the United States and is greeted by cheers during his introduction to the British labor conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Alex F. Kerensky
Russia
America
Kerensky
Army and Marine Casualty Totals Announced
Washington reports 91 Army casualties with 47 killed in action 7 died of wounds 4 died from other causes 3 died of disease 1 in an airplane accident 20 wounded severely 2 wounded degree undetermined 7 missing in action. Marines total 50 with 46 killed in action 2 died of wounds 2 wounded severely. Names include Army Corporal Rufus Shelton Honey Grove Texas Anton Jurach Karnes City Texas Marines Corporal Marion Collier Houston Laurence Jensen Houston Clyde Voorhies Midlothian. Total Marines casualties to date 1112 with 341 deaths.
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Associated Press
Washington
Rufus Shelton
Honey Grove
Texas
Anton Jurach
Karnes City
Marion
Americans Capture TAQ Men Including German Captain
Americans struck near Belleau woods at night and took 150 prisoners, among them a German captain, the war office says. French raiding parties operated in the Somme region west of the Oise, northwest of Chateau-Thierry, and east of Rheims, seizing prisoners and machine guns. German gas attempts Sunday met with American artillery fire, turning the position into a veritable hell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Belleau Woods
War Office
Somme
Oise
Chateau-Thierry
Rheims
Americans Hold New Sector in Northwest Gebwerl
With American Army in France on June 26 a new sector is now held by Americans in the northwest of Gebwerl where fighting has always been heavy.
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Associated Press
France
Gebwerl
British Take Prisoners in Picardy and Flanders Fields
British forces took German prisoners and machine guns last night in the Picardy and Flanders fields. General Haig reports the operations as successful actions against German troops with captures accomplished in the fighting.
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Associated Press
London
Picardy and
Flanders Fields
Haig
Americans Roll Over Huns at Belleau Woods
Americans on the Marne front captured 216 Germans last night and say more prisoners are coming in. U.S. troops now hold all tactical positions at Belleau Woods after charging German divisions in a steamroller action.
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Associated Press
France
Marne
Belleau Woods
Story Indicted in Relief Work Larceny Case
New York June 26 Mrs William C Storey former head of the Daughters of the Revolution was indicted by the grand jury for petty larceny and conspiracy in connection with affairs of the national emergency relief society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
William C. Storey
The
Daughters of the Revolution
Grand Jury
National Emergency Relief Society
Shipping warned of enemy activity off Atlantic coast
Washington reports naval warnings issued for ships east of longitude 40 between Cape Race and Bermuda due to enemy activity. The alert covers vessels operating in the described Atlantic approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Cape Race
Bermuda
Navy
Rural church issues and progressive schools lecture
Dr. Herman N. Morse of New York will discuss rural church problems while Miss Amanda Stolzfus of the University of Texas presents an illustrated talk on advanced rural schools in the state. The night session ends at 9 30 to allow soldiers to view pictures as part of the entertainment program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman N. Morse
New York
Amanda Stolzfus
University of Texas
New Texas Laws Take Effect After Fourth Legislature Session
The 35th legislature’s fourth called session produced 37 laws effective today. Prohibition and women’s suffrage become law, saloons close, auto registration begins, English teaching mandatory, and patriotic education starts. Also funds set for the national guard, hospitals, and public buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas National Guard
Adjutant General
City of
Austin
Rusk
Corsicana
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Gatesville
Soldiers Appreciate Khaki Club Existence
Report to the general committee praised Bryan for establishing the Khaki club as a central gathering place for trainees. Mrs. E. H. Astin noted soldiers’ enthusiasm, announced new fans arriving, and a treasurer’s report on funds. The committee authorized three men to join the central committee and considered library access for soldiers with compensation talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
E. H. Astin
Frank Webb
Central Committee
Carnegie Library
Library Board
Astin
Czar Rumor of Assassination Denied
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Moscow reports there is no foundation to the claim that the former czar of Russia has been assassinated.
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Associated Press
London
Russia
Moscow
Italians Advance Near Cape Sile On Piave Front
Italian forces under the Duke of Aosta push along the Piave front near Cape Sile as widespread ruin and casualties mount. Descriptions compare the battlefront's death and destruction to Flanders and Russian swamps, with ongoing clearing and reorganization of defenses.
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Associated Press
Cape Sile
Flanders
Duke of Aosta
Piave River
Draft ages opposed by General March and Secretary Baker
Washington reports General March and Secretary Baker told the senate military committee they oppose extending the draft age as premature and unnecessary. General Crowder would not insist on a change but sees eligible men available next year. Baker and March foresee a mid August submission of a new army program with updated manpower and shipping plans.
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Associated Press
Washington
General March
Baker
Senate Military Committee
Crowder
March
Hitchcock
France
Oats Threshed In Wheelock Area With Large Yields
W S Hanover of Wheelock told The Eagle in Bryan that the local oat crop is the finest he has seen and already harvested. Sam Cavitt, threshing for neighbors, reported 5000 bushels from his area while Hanover’s 1080 bushels plus baled straw ensure ample feed. The thresher next moved to Henry Seale’s farm near Benchley to thresh one of the region’s largest crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Hanover
Wheelock
Bryan
Mr. Hanover
Sam Cavitt
Hanover
Henry Seale
Benchley
U Boat Toll in 20 May Days 2nd 603
Washington reports that proallied and neutral shipping sunk by submarines in the first 28 days of May totaled 233,639 tons gross, per Navy announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Navy
Italian Troops Seize Capo Sile Bridge Head and Take 400 Prisoners
On the Piave front in Italy the southern sector troops captured Capo Sile bridge head and extended control, taking 400 prisoners. The operation enhances Italian positions and signals a significant local advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rome
Capo Sile
Italians Push Offensive in Mountain Regions
Italian forces press the attack along the Venetian plain toward mountain fronts, claiming notable ground gains, heavy Austrian losses, and 16 machines guns captured. Rome reports 55 000 Austro Hungarians taken since June 15 while Vienna says attacks were repulsed and notes cautious language in its casualty tally.
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Rome
Lower
Piave
Diaz
Mont Grappa
San Dona di Piave
Vienna
American Troops to Enter Italy Early July
Rome reports that American units will likely join the Italian forces in early July. State Senator Cotillo of New York conveys the notification to Italian authorities during his official mission. The news has boosted morale among allied troops.
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Rome
Italy
Cotillo
New York
Looting of American Hospital In Teheran Absent Further News
Washington June 26 Minister Caldwell at Teheran cables that he has been unable to obtain further information on the looting of the American hospital by Turks.
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Associated Press
Washington
Caldwell
Teheran
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Kaiser Wilhelm
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Mio
Story
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Austria
Barch
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Capo Sile Bridgehead
Wiley Colson
Talata
Pormarae
J. E. Davis
I. A. Davis
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