Aviator in Bryan Praises Air Service Advantages
Lieutenant Ben B. Ehrlichman, visiting Bryan, urges 15 000 air service recruits to support the victory loan. He says aviation is here to stay, open to war veterans for one year reenlistment, with training and steady pay, linking military and civil aviation prospects.
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United States
Air Service
Ben B. Ehrlichman
Bryan
War Department
Lieut. Ehrlichman
Uncle Sam
Lieut
Ehrlichman
United States Air Service
Pool halls must remain open despite new Texas ban
Austin May 1. Attorney general says the temporary restraining order from the Dallas court restrains all Texas officers from enforcing the pool hall law that goes into effect today. The law would prohibit pool halls for profit and a federal injunction to stop enforcement is under consideration.
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Austin
Texas
United States District Court
Dallas
Paper Comes Out On Time Despite Early Rush
Local readers report newspapers arrived on schedule with customers paying for extras after morning rush. A subscriber read his neighbor’s copy and decided to subscribe, while another paused then resumed due to missing the paper. A caller praised the paper as sending “a letter from home” and the office received many notes of sentiment.
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Theope
Andice
Victory Liberty Bonds urged by Dallas Syrians in war pledge
In Dallas on May 1 the Syrians, led by Vicwate Joan Quincy Golightly of Stephenville, advocate brave sacrifice and urge purchases of Liberty Bonds. They cite drought and famine in Assyria, praise American support, and note Syrians in Dallas led the Fourth Loan, urging others to join.
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Dallas
Vex
Vicwate
Joan Quincy Golightly
Stephenville
Luscalmia
Brance
Sue
George Salem
Assyria
Salem
Texas
Palavicini Denies 1920 Mexican Presidential Bid
Felix F. Palavicini editor of the Universal states that under present conditions a civilian cannot win or hold the Mexican presidency and rejects claims he would run in the 1920 campaign in Mexico City on May 1.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Felix F. Palavicini
The
Universal
Leaders Seeking Refuge
Official dispatches report Bolshevik leaders Lenin and Trotsky seeking shelter outside Russia amid fears of overthrow. Sweden Denmark Norway Switzerland Spain and Germany reportedly refused to offer asylum.
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Washington
Boshevik
Lenine
Trotzky
Russia
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
Switzerland
Spain
Air Service Pay Scales in Army Enlistment Rates
A discussion of air service pay shows enlisted soldiers earning up to 121.50 per month during first enlistment, with flying status adding fifty percent for NCOs and aviation mechanicians. Ellington field quota and civilian comparisons are noted.
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Air Service
Army
N.C.O
Sig. Elee
A.M.E
Ellington Field
Tabor School Presents Final Week Events and Alumni Plans
Tabor high school closes the term with a Friday May 2 play An Old Fashioned Mother and a Saturday public musical recital by Miss Gladys Broach. Sunday features a 4 PM baccalaureate sermon by Dr. John A Held. Commencement Monday May 5 includes a class address by Prof Martin L Hayes and diplomas presented by Prof John Gore. three graduates deliver orations and alumni plan formed.
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Tabor High School
Pomce
Gladys Broach
John A. Held
First Baptist Church of
Bryan
Martin L. Hayes
A. and M. College
John Gore
County Board of Education
Ella Adelia Francis
Ruby Pearl Walker
Nellie Dan Harris
Tabor
German cotton importers protest British cable seizure
Berlin May 1 representatives of German cotton brokers and Bremen importers adopted a resolution directed at the government and national assembly protesting Britain s alleged attempt to seize the fourteen German overseas cables. They warn loss of independent cables would endanger Germany s overseas trade and its cotton transactions with the United States.
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Berlin
Bremen
National Assembly
Germany
United States
Leaves for Mexico as Sim Woiton sets course for Guadalajara
Sim Woiton departs tonight for Guadalajara Mexico to pursue mining interests and may remain away several months possibly moving his family to Mexico. Bryan friends extend best wishes for his endeavors.
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Mexico
Sim Woiton
Guadalajara
Mex
Mr. Woiton
Bryan
Camouflaged Gold Fishceries? London May 1
Camouflaged gold fish sales rise in London as common small fish are dyed. The dye fades in about three days, and prior to the war England sourced nearly all its goldfish from Germany.
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London
England
Germany
Villa Marie Sets Friday Play The Feast Of The Little Lanterns
Villa Marie plans an Friday evening entertainment by its students titled The Feast of the Little Lanterns. The Chinese theme centers on Princess Chan and her lost home as siblings are found and a courtly juggler maid joins the tale. Proceeds go to the stereoptican fund for student instruction and pleasure.
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Villa Maria
Prince Chan
Chan
China
Wees Ling
Princess Chan
R. B
Haynie
Mai Ku
M. L. Angiers
M. T. Mann
B. M. Tages
Korn
Government insurance remains in effect 30 days after discharge
Washington May 11 government life insurance for soldiers and sailors will automatically stay in effect for 30 days after the end of the month of discharge even if premiums are not paid. Director Henry I. Lindsley of the War Risk Insurance Bureau announced today.
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Washington
Henry I. Lindsley
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Ring of Loyal Troops Closing on Soviet Munich
Copenhagen reports a ring of government troops closing around Munich area. Berlin dispatches note villages Schongau and Umfing have fallen to government forces about forty miles northwest of Munich with no losses reported.
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Soviet Munich
Copenhagen
Nationwide bomb plot frustrated shocks officials
New York reports the discovery and thwarting of a nationwide bomb conspiracy aimed at prominent Americans. Federal and municipal agencies race to trace authors and prevent a May Day surprise.
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New York
Postmaster Reports Similar Package Sent to Senator Overman
Salisbury North Carolina postmaster telegraphed the postal department that a package received there addressed to Senator Overman was being opened. The item resembled other packages reported as found in New York.
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Washington
Salisbury
N. C
Post Office Department
Senator Overman
New York
Former army officers shine shoes in Budapest streets
From Berlin on May 1 Judge Spilling of Kiel reports that in Hungary former officers perform menial work such as shoe shining while university graduates, lawyers, and judges take lowly jobs to survive. He says red army propaganda failed and new recruits come only from necessity to secure food.
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Berlin
Budapest
Spilling
Kiel
Hungary
Red Army
World's Greatest Battleship Tennessee Launched
New York May 1 The super dreadnought Tennessee the world's most powerful battleship was successfully launched today. The vessel costs fifteen million dollars and has a gun range of thirteen miles.
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New York
Tennessee
2263 Yanks Arrive in Newport News from France
The transport Koningen der Nederlanden arrived today in Newport News from France with 2263 officers and men including many of the Rainbow Division.
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Newport News
Koningen der Nederlanden
France
Rainbow Division
France Gripped by Nationwide 24 Hour Labor Strike
Paris and much of France faced a 24 hour labor strike demanding better working conditions and policy changes. No disorders were reported as activities and demonstrations unfolded across major cities.
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Paris
France
Large naval police force urged after peace declared
London May 1. Secretary of the Navy Daniels says a large naval international police force will be necessary under the league of nations plan immediately after peace is declared. He will discuss details and vessel types with Italian French and English admiralties during his trip abroad.
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London
League of Nations
Daniels
Italy
France
England
May Extra Session Called to Enfranchise Soldiers
Governor Hobby issues proclamation summoning Texas legislature to meet in Austin on May 5 to pass bills enfranchising discharged soldiers and sailors with possible additional matters to be submitted later. He will decide if lawmakers stay through June or return home after the enfranchisement.
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Autin
Texas
Hobby
Austin
Allied and German Delegates to Hold Official Meeting
Versailles reports an official meeting set for this afternoon between Allied and German delegates. A committee from the Allies and United States will receive German credentials. Paris circles expect the peace preliminaries to be communicated to the Germans Monday afternoon.
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Versailles
United States
Paris
Japan to receive all German rights in Shantung and Kiaochau
Paris May 1. An agreement by the Council of Three transfers all German rights in Kiaochau and Shantung to Japan without reserve. Japan agrees to return Shantung to China in full sovereignty, retaining only economic privileges granted by Germany and the right to establish a settlement at Tsing tao.
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Japan
Shantung
Paris
Kiaochau
Shantung Province
Council of Three
China
Germany
Tsing Tao
Tokyo council vows no concessions in Shantung stance
May 1 reports from Tokio say the advisory council will keep Japan's firm diplomatic posture toward the Shantung peninsula and refuse any compromise at Paris.
Question of power in German delegates delays treaty presentation
Paris May 1. The sufficiency of powers granted to the German delegates and their qualifications to represent Bavaria may provide the excuse to postpone presenting the treaty by the allies.
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Paris
Bavaria
Arrest Sweep Targets Hungarian Press and Officials
Budapest reports six hundred arrests by Soviet authorities targeting nearly all financiers publishers editors writers and ministers. More than thirty editors and newspaper owners and several reporters were taken into custody for resisting bribes to support the Soviet cause.
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Budapest
Hungary
Black Billy Sunday Delivers Sermon to Large White Audience
In Temple Texas on May 1 the gro evangelist J Gordon Cobberson known as Black Billy Sunday spoke to a white First Methodist church crowd. An estimated 5 000 people heard the sermon.
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Billy Sunday
Temple
Texas
J. Gordon cPherson
First Methodist Church
Welfare Club's Work Fosters Unity and Patriotism in Tabor
Secretary Mrs. J L Broach outlines how the Tabor Welfare Club united four communities, supported war efforts like Liberty loans and Red Cross drives, and strengthened ties with A and M College. She cites college lectures boosting patriotism and opportunities for boys to earn college funds, plus cultural gains through music programs.
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J. L. Broach
Tabor
Red Cross
M. College
Bizzell
Farmer Josh
College
Bryauen
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