Defagtos Would Take Over Villa Pursuit
El Paso dispatch reports Obregon Scott and Funston near agreement on taking over pursuit of Villa. de facto government seeks border protection while US troops might be recalled. Other plan calls for troops to stay in Northern Chihuahua until Villa threat ends.
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Obregon
General Scott
Scott
Mexico
Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Funston
Villa
United States
Chihuahua
George A. Dodd
Tomachic
Minaca
Brazos County Democratic Executive Committee Meets in Bryan
The Brazos County Democratic Executive Committee met at the Bryan courthouse with E. W. Crenshaw presiding. Members present elected J. W. Batts secretary and filled vacancies caused by deaths. Precinct chairmen were chosen and conventions set for May 6 to select delegates for the May 9 county convention in Bryan.
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Democratic Executive Committee
County of Brazos
E. W. Crenshaw
Court House
Bryan
Texas
E. H. Astin
Jay Harris
I. M. Cook
Jim Tobias
John W. Beard
John Kosarek
J. W. Batts
O. S. Johnson
Millican
Wellborn
Harvey School House
Kurten School House
Cottonwood School House
Edge
Woodman Hall
City Hall
BE. W. Crenshaw
Fort Worth Banker William Newby Ends Life at Home
William C. Newby 58, president of the American National Bank in Fort Worth, shot himself at his residence citing a long incurable illness as the cause. Local authorities reported no foul play. The tragedy shocked banking circles in the city.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
William C. Newby
American National Bank
Reserve Board Announces New Check Clearing Plan
The Federal Reserve Board said it would implement on June 15 a country wide check clearing and collection plan. Clearing costs will be charged to member banks in proportion to their use of the system.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Postponed county boys corn and girls canning clubs meeting
The county meeting at the court house drew wide attendance from across the county with parents present. A morning program featured talks by C. M. Evans Miss Mary Locke Mrs A J Buchanan Hon T O Walton and H H Williamson. After lunch members toured local industrial plants by auto ending with a visit to The Eagle office and a moving picture show.
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Court House
Eagle Office
Brazos County
Mary Locke
A. J. Buchanan
That Good Old Circus Band
May American Magazine features Henry Wallace Phillips describing circus bands as making a joyful noise rather than marching in exact order. He notes members are forgiven minor timing slips if their wind lasts, praising the lively, inclusive spirit of the music.
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Henry Wallace Phillips
Barn Fire Sparks From Flue At Rev. C. T. Tally Farm
Sparks from a burning flue set fire to Rev. C. T. Tally or barn this morning but the blaze was quickly doused with only minor property damage.
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C. T. Tally
Retires from Race for County Superintendent in 1916
Do M Bethany of Bryan Texas withdraws from the race for Brazos County superintendent after consulting voters in rural districts and noting changes in candidacy. He cites desire to promote harmony and previously stated policy of seeking vacancies.
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Brazos County
Bryan
Parker
Williams
Do. M. Bethany
Bryan, Texas
Pershing Extends Preparations For Expeditionary Force
Columbus New Mexico April 28 Generals Pershing’s expeditionary command is provisioning for any emergency with nine motor truck companies transporting supplies in Mexico. Detachments are rationed at least a month ahead with ample armament clothing. Truck units report ambushes by a roving band near Satevo and a firefight routed the Mexicans capturing two prisoners.
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Columbus
N. M
J. J. Pershing
Mexico
Satevo
Casas Grandes
Siege of Kutal Amara Ends in Surrender
Major General Charles Townsend commander of British forces at Kutel Amara in Mesopotamia surrendered after months besieging Turkish forces. He destroyed guns and munitions before surrendering to avoid starvation of about fifty thousand troops, mostly Indian.
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Associated Press
London
Charles Townsend
Kutel
Amara
Mesopotamia
Townsend
Germans Renew Aggressive Drive Near Verdun
AP reports from London April 29 that German forces renewed a vigorous attack near Thiamount farm east of the Meuse and massed for an assault after heavy bombardment near Avecourt. Thiamount assault repulsed with heavy losses. French artillery stopped German masses at Avecourt. British casualties in April total twelve hundred officers and nineteen thousand men, up from March.
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London
Verdum
Thiamount Farm
Meuse
Douamont
Avecourt
Thiamont
Paris
Dublin in Flames Report Amid Street Fighting and Looting
Parts of Dublin are described as in flames with street fighting and looting ongoing. Reinforced military units press the rebels while shops are closed and passenger communication is cut off. Ireland dispatches note Sackville and Grafton Streets among affected areas.
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London
Dublin
Evening News
Belfast
Dublin Rioting Plans Pledged to Uprise With Cork
The Times reports an eye witness account from Dublin stating a Sinn Fein leader planned to rise with Cork and Dublin but the plans miscarried. The claim notes civilians were not molested and that mostly blank cartridges were fired.
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London
the Times
Dublin
Cork
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Defagtos
Lby
Dodd
Continental Divide
FT. Worth
Reserve Board
Court Oouse
C. M. Evans
T. O. Walton
H. H. Williamson
Eagle Printing Company
C. Mr. Bethany IO
Austin
R. E. Vinson
University of Texas
State of Texas
Gen. Pershing
Kutel-Amara
Ireland
Sackville and
Grafton Streets
Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Co
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