Germany demands arm ship policy amid U Boat war
German ambassador Bernstorff delivered a memorandum to Secretary Lansing outlining Germanys stance on armed merchantmen and U boat warfare. It argues Britain pressured US by claiming safety for armed ships and notes that international law offers no submarines rule. Verdun fighting remains intense with expected climax soon.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bernstorff
Lansing
Great Britain
United States
Germany
England
McKnight Sees Encouragement in Anderson County Farming Drive
H L McKnight representative from A and M College campaigns county with demonstrator H Gentry. He reports farmers show interest in better conditions and diversification as questions follow meetings, including a Monday night session at Montalba noted in the Palestine Herald.
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H. L. McKnight
A. and M. College
H. Gentry
Anderson County
McKnight
Herald
Genary
Gentry
Montalba
Palestine Herald
Election in Brazos County Elects Trustees for Education
Important election set for the first Saturday in April will choose two county trustees and trustees for every common school district in Brazos County. The county board includes the two county trustees the county superintendent and three holdovers. Ballots and blanks were sent by County Judge Maloney and County Superintendent E B Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
County Board of Education
Maloney
E B. R. Williams
Revival meeting planned by Pastors' Association in Bryan
The Pastors' Association met at Hon. W. C. Davis's office with Rev. C. T. Tally presiding. All pastors attended except Rev. J. C. Welch. Committees from Methodist Baptist Presbyterian Free Baptist Christian were formed to organize a cooperative revival beginning April 2. John A. Moore elected treasurer. D. L. Weddington secretary. meetings set for Thursdays at 1 o'clock through March.
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Pastors’ Association
Ofice
W. C. Davis
C. T. Tally
J. C. Welch
The
Christian Church
Marlin
Methodist
A. M. Waldrop
John A. Moore
D. L. Weddington
BE. J. Fountain
M. E. Weaver
Geo. A. Adams
L. L. McInnis
J. L. Edge
E. J. Jenkins
C. H. Storey
W. I. McCulloch
Jesse Hensarling
Joe B. Reed
Ed Hall
O. P. Hall
M. F. Dansby
J. Allen Myers
Bryan
Deed for Record J W Howell to Simpons Bryan Addition
Deed transfers tract in Bryan's Addition Bryan to Jerry and Eugenia Simpson for 300 dollars. Official record notes J W Howell as grantor and Simpson as grantees in city of Bryan. Transaction details include conveyance of property in Bryan's addition for consideration of 300 dollars.
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J. W. Howell
Jerry and
Eugenia Simpson
Bryan
Officials Indicted at Austin Hit by Grand Jury
Karl L. Druesendow Harris County tax collector and C. C. Quillen former tax office keeper with L. B. Smilie of Austin were indicted by the Travis County grand jury. Druesendow charged with misapplication of tax funds totaling 42000 over three years. Quillen and Smilie indicted for aiding him. Druesendow released on 15000 bond. Quillen 2000. Smilie 5000. Indictments returned yesterday. names released today and arrests made.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Karl L. Druesendow
Harris County
Houston
C. C. Quillen
Beokeeper
Tax Department
Comptrller
L. B. Smilie
Quillen
Travis County Grand Jury
Druesendow
Smilie
Fle
Quilen
Biography of W L Edge recounts Civil War service and Texas life
A biographical sketch of the late W L Edge born 1846 in Alabama, recounts his Civil War service with Company F Third Georgia Reserves, battles in Georgia and South Carolina, marriage to Jane Cloud, subsequent Texas settlement in Brazos County, multiple marriages, children, and final years in Port Arthur where he died February 25. Survived by wife Mrs Cora Little and several children, plus siblings and relatives in Texas and Georgia.
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W. L .Edge
Port Arthur
Monroe Edge
Beaumont
Warren Lee Edge
Chambers County
Ala
Sumpter
Schley
Schley County
Ellaville
Hanover County
A. S. Cutts
W. H. H. Edge
Third
Georgia Reserves
Columbus
Macon
Andersonville
Camp Lawton
Brooks
W. L. Edge
Garavel
Chatahooche River
Jane Harriet Cloud
Oglethorpe
Texas
Inlaw
J. W. Cloud
Joe Cloud
Brazos County
Geo. P. Edge
W. H. Edge
W. G. Drummond
Edge
Kurten
Tex
E. T. Benbow
Della Edge
Bryan
H. O. Drummond
View
Etta Martin
Chickasha
Cora Little
Farmers’ Educational and Co-Operative Association
Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Promises Safe Liver Boost
An advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel for liver and bowel cleansing. It claims the product starts the liver, prevents griping, and even can be given to children, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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Dodson
The Smothered Oration On Love And Duty
A dense verse meditation argues that war and power cannot replace love and justice. It condemns patriarchal control and urges sacrifice as true glory, warning rulers and nations that nature favors bold reform and renewal.
Daniels Abercrombie nuptials in Lake Charles
Mr L H Daniels of Spencer Nebraska wed Miss Bessie B Abercrombie in Lake Charles Louisiana at the bride’s cousin Silvie Sloan’s home. They honeymoon in New Orleans Mardi Gras and will reside in Navasota where the groom runs a business.
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L. H. Daniels
Spencer, Neb
Bessie B. Abercrombie
Lake Charles
Silvie Sloan
New Orleans
G. B. Abercrombie
Bryan
Daniels
Navasota
Mass Attack at Columbus New Mexico Kills Soldiers and Civilians
A 500 Villa raid near Columbus New Mexico leaves ten or more Americans dead and part of the town in flames. US troops pursue the attackers as Mexican forces suffer fourteen dead. officials weigh intervention amid a grave crisis.
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New Mexico Town
U.S
Columbus
N. M
Thirteenth Cavalry
Central Hotel
Auto Wreck Fatal for Bartlesville Man in Wichita
George Newton of Bartlesville Oklahoma was killed when an auto skidded a hundred feet and rolled over in Wichita Kansas. Three other men and two women were slightly injured in the high speed crash reported today by Associated Press.
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Wichita
Kan
George Newton
Bartlesville
Bryan Free Wagon Yard Visitor Register Details
The Bryan free wagon yard report lists visitors since March 1 including Ellis Neeley of Cross, J. D. George, O. B. Denman, Bill Denman, G. O. Nash and wife, Wiley Thurman of Edge, and many others. Names span multiple towns such as Madisonville, Tabor, Iola, Brazosbottom, Bedias, Mesa, Rockdale, Ballinger, Kurten, Calvert, and Keith. A service car with four occupants from Hillsboro, plus route No. 1 residents, are noted with a $25 consideration.
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J. R. Witt
Bryan Free Wagon Yard
Ellis Neeley
Cross
J. D. George
Denman
Bill Denman
G. O. Nash
Wiley Thurman
Edge
W. H. Worsham
Frank Worsham
Tabor
Z. Gentry
F. Mc Williams
Fine program at Tabor High School
Last night a large crowd attended the exercises and debate at Tabor High School. The program featured readings essays and dialogues and a debate on whether direct tax or legislative appropriation better funds higher education. Miss Madama Ball won the debate and will represent Tabor in the county contest on March 25 with remarks by Judge W C Davis and visits from education leaders. Uncle Joe Rasco of Madison County is visiting.
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Tabor High School
Brazos County
Bryan
Madama Ball
Comtest
C. M. Bethany
Bryan West Side School
Wm. L. Powers
Millican High School
E. R. Williams
W. C. Davis
Tabor
Joe Rasco
Madison County
Alles Smith
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