United States Troops Not to Be Withdrawn
Generals Scott and Funston met with General Obregon in El Paso to discuss Washington amplified instructions that no withdrawal agreement is possible. Obregon requested a second conference to cover mutual military questions, likely to be held in El Paso this afternoon and possibly the final session.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Scott
Funston
General Obregon
Washington
Obregon
Ninety Thousand Women Strike In New York Garment District
In retaliation for a lockout of sixty thousand workers, the International Ladies Garment Workers Union orders a citywide strike. The action reportedly involves about ninety thousand workers across two thousand shops in New York.
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Ladies Garment Workers of
New York
Associated Press
Manufacturers’ Protective Association
International Ladies Garment Workers Union Today
Pittsburg Car Strike Settled
Pittsburg street car employees and the company reached an agreement today ending a strike that had disrupted transit in the city. Representatives from both sides negotiatd an accord to resume service.
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Pittsburg, Pa
Fin Feathers Win Narrow Bowling Championship
A large crowd witnessed Fin Feathers defeat Bryan Stars by 56 pins to claim the championship after two prior matches split. Individual scores show strong efforts from Simpson Beckwith Tuite Sanders, with the Fin Feathers totaling 2402 to Stars 2346. A separate note reports Bryan’s burglary of H Bloch’s dry goods store on Main Street with $11.40 taken and theft of shoes and collars. no arrests made.
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Fin Feather
Bryan Stars
Fin Feathers
S. Simpson
Beckwith
Sanders
I Johnson
Harris
E. Simpson
Hanway
Bryan
H. Bloch
Main Street
Suffolk crew perish on White Sea ice voyage
The British steamship Suffolk, bound for Archangel with war supplies, became trapped in the White Sea ice. Only three of 27 crew survived after starvation and madness drove the captain to death by his own hand, survivors recounting an 80 mile dash to land before being rescued.
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Halifax
N. S
White Sea
Archangel
Suffolk
Townsville
Australia
Bowen
J. J. Ray Announces Candidacy for Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace
The Eagle announces J. J. Ray as a Democratic candidate for Justice of the Peace in Precinct No. 4, running in the July primary. Ray, a Bryan resident and Bryan High area native, emphasizes his upright character, Christian values, and self-made education at Texas Christian University to assure voters of his fitness and dedication to the office.
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J. J. Ray
Precinct No. 4
Ray
Bryan
Texas Christian University
Waco
Fattening Lambs bulletin from Texas A and M College
A new bulletin No. 186 from the Texas agricultural experiment station at College Station discusses methods of feeding and rations for fattening lambs. Authored by J. M. Jones, animal husbandman in charge of breeding investigations, the bulletin covers experiments conducted in Texas. Copies available from B. Youngblood, director of experiment stations, College Station, Texas.
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Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
A. & M. College
J. M. Jones
Texas
B. Youngblood
College Station
Pittsburg Street Car Strike Paralyzes Transit in May Day
Pittsburg Pa May 1 all transit halted as a street car strike affects wages two hours after strike order, entire traction service tied up. Union Hill group invites all to Mothers Day program at Union Hill church with speakers J O Riggs Chastain Bethany and pastor Jessie Thompson.
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Pittsburg
Union Hill
Old Union Hill Church House
League
J. O. Riggs
Chastain
Jessie Thompson
M. E. Church
Great Gulf
A. and M. Track Men Defeat Baylor in Muddy Dual Meet
A. and M. overwhelmed Baylor 95 2 3 to 26 1 3 on a rain soaked College field. Moses starred in the relay while A. and M. swept most events, Baylor’s two firsts coming in the half mile and hammer throw.
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Aggies
Baylor
College
Moses
Shiloh Defeats Koppe In Opening 1916 Baseball Game
Shiloh opened the 1916 season on its home grounds with a 3 to 2 victory over Koppe. Batteries for Shiloh were Krenek Boriskie and Krenek. Koppe used Sramek and Bukovsky. Correspondent.
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Shiloh
Koppe
Krenek
Boriskie
Sramek
Bukovsky
Social Success Story From a Courtroom Speech
Judge Henry Howland narrates a tale of a bashful yet kind young man who intervenes in a quiet social moment. He asks the hostess daughter absent from the room about her mother, muttering a stammering line that sparks conversation and reveals sympathetic humor.
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Henry Howland
Conferees on Mexican border agree final word expected
Advices from Mexico City awaited to seal provisional agreement reached at informal Scott-Obregon conference. General Scott and Obregon sent detailed reports to capitals and a final word is anticipated Thursday. The plan reportedly calls for American retreat to a short distance and pursuit of Villa bandits in a limited area. Reports of a 30 to 60 day withdrawal not confirmed.
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el Paso
Texas
Mexico City
Scott
Washington
Obregon
Rain Saves Crops at A & M College and Experiment Farm
Rain fell Monday and Tuesday saving a corn crop unless insect attacks destroy it. On the A and M College and the experiment station farms the corn crop was badly in need of rain but now shows fine prospects for heavy yields, according to Superintendent Holmes and Mr Wermelskirchen.
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A. & M. College
Holmes
College
Wermelskirchen
Experiment
Texas
Flood Control Committee to Visit Texas
The flood control committee of the house plans a May Texas visit to the Brazos Trinity and Colorado river areas after invitations from Congressman McLemore and Governor Ferguson. Chairman Humphrey said the trip will occur between mid and late May once debate over a Ten to Two week measure subsides. Citizens of Brazos County are urged to apply to County Judge J. T. Maloney to place teams on the road during good road construction.
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Washington
Flood Control Committee
House
Texas
McLemore
Brazos
Trinity
Colorado River
Ferguson
Humphrey
Mississippi
Sacramento
Brazos County
J. T. Maloney
Verdun Gains Reported and Other World War News
London reports French gains at Verdun with German trenches taken along three fifths of a mile north of Dead Man's Hill and five hundred yards deep. Russian near Dvinsk faces potential offensive as Saloniki crowds press for Venizelos alignment with the Entente. Dublin quiets after snipers hunted. Asquith pushes for compulsory enlistment and a rush of Russian troops lands at Marseilles.
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London
Verdun
Dead Man's Hill
Douamont
Dvinsk
Shortage of Refrigerator Cars In National Transport Crisis
Washington May 3 The nation faces a serious shortage of refrigerator cars as perishable fruit and vegetable shipments strain operations. Railroads and shippers report cars on other lines, delaying return to producing regions, while the Commerce Commission and Agriculture Department urge prompt loading unloading movement and faster car cycles to prevent waste and defend growers.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Department of Agriculture
Post Office Receipts Rise At Bryan April 1916
Receipts for Bryan post office totaled 1425.62 dollars for April. The April 1915 receipts were 1410.63 dollars, showing a 14.99 dollar increase in April 1916. Postmaster Astin furnished The Eagle with the figures.
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Bryan
Eagle
Astin
Germany to deliver response on submarine warfare Thursday
London May 2 An Amsterdam dispatch says Germany will hand its answer to Ambassador Gerard Thursday but it may not be the final reply. Berlin reports Germany may propose new rules for submarine warfare and mediation by the King of Spain is being discussed in political circles.
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London
Amsterdam
Gerard
Germany
Berlin
Spain
French Repulsed at Verdun Front Near Meuse
Berlin reports the French attacks on the Verdun front east of the Meuse were repulsed in a fierce close quarters struggle lasting several hours, according to the war office today.
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Berlin
Verdun Front
Meuse
War Office
Still Higher Prices For Shoes Predicted In War Context
The New Haven Register reports that shoe prices are expected to rise about 20 percent now, with steeper increases possible by fall. The piece attributes the rise to higher tanning costs, reduced leather supply, war-driven demand, freight costs, and labor raises, noting leather is a by product tied to cattle supplies and not easily increased.
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Europe
New Haven Register
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McFadden
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Prime
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Obergen
Flood Control Committee of
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Liberal Party
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Ententes
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