Trained nurse found murdered at Oak Cliff High School campus
Miss Zaola May Cramer a 24 year old nurse formerly from Austin and Texarkana was found on the Oak Cliff High School campus with telltale finger marks on her throat and facial bruises. Police say the motive remains a mystery and robbery is unlikely since $26 and jewelry were recovered with the body.
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Oak Cliff High School
Dallas
Tex
Zaola May Cramer
Austin
Texarkana
Drought-Relief Rain Reaches North and East Texas
Dallas report notes light rains across North and East Texas ending a fifty two day drought. Beneficial for ranges and farm lands, aiding growing conditions in the region.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Democratic Party Organ Chief Thomas J. Pease Dies
Thomas J. Pease secretary of the Democratic national committee died in Washington after a pneumonia illness. He had served the party in a leading role for years.
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National Committee
Dehart assault case moves toward jury retreat
Evidence in the Dehart assault with intent to murder case was completed at 2 45 this afternoon and the judge began preparing the charge to the jury. After the charge is read the case will be argued and it is expected to go to the jury late this evening. The case has drawn strong public interest as both sides argued hard.
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Dehart
Railroad Dispatchers Move To New Tower Today
The Houston and Texas Central Railroad dispatcher's office is relocated to the tower south of the depot this afternoon to handle all train orders. Soon the Western Union Telegraph Company will move its office uptown, making it impossible to send or receive messages after 8 PM when the office closes.
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Houston & Texas Central Railroad
Western Union Telegraph Company
Potential Break in U S Germany Relations Rumors Rise
Associated Press reports growing concern over submarine attacks including the Sussex and Englishman with warnings of possible U S Germany diplomatic break. Paris and London dispatches note ship sinkings, troop transport losses, and renewed German bombardments near Verdun as allies hold a war conference in Paris.
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Associated Press
London
Steloi
War Office
Verdun
Hogs Shipped to Fort Worth Market
J. S. Doane sent a car of sixty five hogs to Fort Worth this afternoon. The animals, sourced from Bryan area farms, are described as fairly good size and in good condition. Farmers in the region hold hogs for home meat and are reluctant to sell surplus despite strong prices.
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J. S. Doane
Fort Worth
Bryan
Mr. Deene
Germany to satisfy U.S. regarding Sussex sinking claim
An Associated Press report from Washington on March 27 stated that Germany would satisfy the United States over the torpedoing of the Sussex if it is found the ship was sunk by a German submarine.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Whitman
Boulogne
State Department
London
Cerne
Khartoum
Minneapolis
Mediterranean
United States
Sussex
San Antonio
Tex
Funston
Villa
Herrera
Seventh Cavalry
Shortage of grain hampers U S forces in Mexico chase
San Antonio March 27 A serious grain shortage for horses and mules forces in Mexico as the United States pursues Villa. Auto trucks struggle to deliver supplies and a rail route permission is sought to avoid delaying the pursuit. Scouts report Villa preparing to resist.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Tex
United States
Mexico
Villa
General Funston
Paris Fire Sufferers To Be Cleared Within Forty-Eight Hours
Paris Texas residents continue relief work after a major blaze. Debris and fallen walls are being cleared with officials hopeful the city will be ash free and streets clean within the next forty eight hours.
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Paris
Edge well represented at Bryan day event
Edge residents attended in Bryan day activities with honorees Mr. and Mrs. Horace Beard and many others including Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Scott, Geo. McDonald, Leila Martin, Leslie McDonald, Winnie Washburn, Fort Martin, J. W. Thompson family, Lee Boggs, George Nabb, E. J. Payne and family, W. C. Hill and family, Pat Moore and family, Ernest Closs and family, Ross Closs, Ernest Moore and family, Ethel, Clara and Jewell Closs, Albina and Amy Richlich, plus Rural School Day pupils.
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Edge
Bryan
Horace Beard
A. H. Scott
W. 12. Moore
Troops M aim to trap Villa in El Valle mountains
American forces move to seal trails in El Valle district El Paso March 27 aiming to trap Villa by blocking outlets then force him into the open and counterattack with cavalry assistance.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
Villa
el Valle
American Forces Authorized to Use Mexican Telegraph Wires
Associated Press reports that on March 27 in 1 Paso Texas General Gavira announced American forces may use Mexican telegraph wires in the cut between Madero and Juarez. A response will come from the Mexican commander at Madero.
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Paso
Tex
Madero
Juarez
Gavira
Field Headquarters by Air to Columbus March 27
General Persh accompanies Field Headquarters aboard an aeroplane bound for Columbus on March 27 as part of a planned military movement.
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Associated Press
Columbus
General Persh
Call for 50 000 volunteers to guard Mexico border
Senate figure Senator Sherman of Illinois proposes a resolution directing the president to mobilize 50 000 volunteers for service in Mexico. He warns that border security, railroad and communications disruption, and distant operations require ready strength and warns against delay as a grave blunder.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sherman
Illinois
Mexico
Congress
Mexican
Villa
Executive Department
Senate Republicans Accept Administration Border Troop Assurance
Washington on March 27 Senate Republicans agreed to accept the administration’s claim that enough troops are on the border to protect American interests and halted any push for additional forces.
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Washington
Senate Republican
Mexican suspect charged after kidnapping case in Bryan
City Marshal John Conlee arrested Antonio Buenabide in Bryan on Saturday afternoon after a reported abduction of an 11 year old girl near Lexington Lee County. He faces three serious charges including kidnapping and theft with transfer to Giddings after trial.
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John Conlee
Lexington
Lee County
Antonio Buenabide
Taylor
Williamson County
Bryan
Conlee
Scarborough
Giddings
Lopez
Augusta Fire Ravages Business District with $5 Million Damage
Augusta Ga March 23 It is estimated the fire in the business district last night caused about 5 million dollars in damage. No lives were reported lost.
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Augusta
Moody Texas Stove Fire Destroys Five Stores
A gas stove leak caused a blaze in Moody Texas damaging five stores and the Woodmen of the World Hall, with about 75000 dollars in losses. Strong winds hindered efforts and the fire was brought under control late in the day. In Alexandria Louisiana a separate fire destroyed Achille Sauer wholesale grocery and the Swift packing plant with about 90000 dollars in damage.
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Moody
Tex
Woodmen of the World Hall
Shreveport
Alexandria
Achillesauer
Swift Packing
Sawmill Destroyed by Fire in Jefferson Texas
Clark & Boice Lumber Company saw mill in Jefferson Texas was totally destroyed by fire Sunday morning. The blaze caused an estimated loss of about $25,000. The lumber yard offices and planer were saved.
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Jefferson, Tex
Clark & Boice Lumber Company
Villa-Herrera alliance creates base near Namiquipa
Reports from El Paso and Washington indicate General Luis Herrera has joined Villa at Chihuahua with about 2000 well equipped troops. The move could impact Pershing's punitive expedition by threatening border communications. Funston notes a changed campaign posture amid uncertain Villista defections.
Dehart Acquitted After Assault with Intent to Murder Charge
The Texas case State vs B D Dehart concluded Saturday with a not guilty verdict. The three day trial in district court ended after a brief jury deliberation on the assault with intent to murder charge.
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State of Texas
Amateurs May Cause Break In Pershing Link
Amateurs along the border may have caused a break in communications between General Pershing's command and the military base, army officers say. Several amateur wireless sets have been dismantled and no arrests were reported. In Columbus, New Mexico, rains again interrupted the link to Pershing's columns in Chihuahua, with normal conditions expected later. A missing aviator Lieutenant Gorrel had no new word today.
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Douglas, Ariz
General Pershing
Associated Press
Columbus
N. M
Chihuahua
Gorrel
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