Americans and Bandits Clash in Desperate Battle Near Cusihurachic
San Antonio May 6 The Eleventh Cavalry under Major Howze fought a larger band of Villistas seventeen miles south of Cusihurachic, killing forty two and wounding others while capturing seventy five horses. The squadron rode thirty six miles overnight from San Antonio to surprise the bandits with no American casualties reported. Five Carranzistas released after bandit restraint and Pershing notes the pistol charged cavalry move as a first in this campaign.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
Cusihurachic
Howze
Villistas
Ojo Azules
Carranza
General Pershing
Cotton prices surge on strong buying in New York
July cotton rose twenty seven points in New York reaching the highest level since February as buyers pushed prices up. The New Orleans market also climbed about a dollar and a half on improving international political expectations.
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New Orleans
McCulloch seeks renomination as Brazos County tax collector
W I McCulloch announces through The Eagle his candidacy for re election as tax collector of Brazos County subject to the July primary on July 22 He is a long time local businessman and public servant with a record of efficient administration inviting voters to inspect the books and promising continued dedicated service.
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Eagle
Brazos County
McCulloch
Bryan
New Members and Baptisms at Free Baptist Service
Pastor C C Wheeler reports a crowded Free Baptist Church with 18 new members received and nine baptized during last night’s revival service. Converts from the revival joined others awaiting reception in upcoming services.
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C. C. Wheeler
Free Baptist Church
Marriage License Granted for Carroll and Todd
Albert Carroll is to wed Miss Ida Todd under a marriage license issued by the county clerks office. The couple plans a private ceremony and lists their residences in the city.
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Albert Carroll
Ida Todd
Carranza Not Satisfied Reported in Juarez Talks
Generals Scott and Funston expected to meet General Obregon in El Paso this afternoon to shape a cooperative plan for disbanding Villa bands and sign a protocol. Juarez reports warned of Carranza seeking more discussion on American withdrawal while Washington maintains firm stance.
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el Paso
Texas
Scott
Funston
Obregon
Juarez
Carranza
Washington
Henry Ford sued for damages over anti preparedness statements
The Navy League filed a libel suit in the District Supreme Court seeking 100000 dollars in damages from Henry Ford. The suit alleges Ford's published remarks opposing military preparedness amount to libel.
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Associated Press
Washington
The
Navy League Today
District Supreme Court
Henry Ford
League
Ford
Silage as Winter Feed for Dairy Cows
A Farm and Ranch article urges dairy farmers to adopt silage to secure winter feed. It asserts silage yields 10–12 tons per acre and equates to about five tons of hay, with 2 1 2 tons of silage equal to one ton of hay. It emphasizes land and labor economy and advises building a silo where there is livestock.
Widow files for probate of Lyon estate in Sherman
Mrs Claudia Dupont Lyon widow of Cecil A Lyon filed an application to probate his will in Sherman Texas on May 4. The estate is valued at about 750000 and she is named executrix.
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Sherman
Texas
Cecil A. Lyon
Claudia Dupont Lyon
Ranchman Murdered in Mexico
El Paso dispatch reports P H Hol ly of unknown nationality was killed at a ranch near San Antonio Mexico last week for guiding American troops. His Mexican foreman was also murdered in the same incident.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
P. H. Holly
San Antonio
Mexico
Weather bulletin outlines May disturbance and frost risks across the continent
The May 6 forecast warns of a continental disturbance May 7 11 with a warm wave followed by cooling and frosts into mid May. Heavy rains likely south of latitude 40 while severe storms loom around May 9. Crops may suffer but prospects remain mixed for 1917 with remarks on markets and patriotism.
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Washington
Meridian 90
Cheyenne
St. Paul
Marquette
Buffalo
Oswego
Maine
Alaskan
Vancouver
Pacific
Pacific Slope
Rockies
Great Lakes
Ohio Valley
St. Lawrence
Mars
Venus
Allen Takes State Meet in Dominant Fashion at Austin
Allen swept the University meet at Austin with 51 points to claim the state championship for the ninth time. McClintock set a 120 yard hurdle record and, with Price, broke the pole vault mark. Boreskie neared the discus record as Allen dominated with 16 medals and a cup. San Marcos Academy and Hardin School trailed.
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Allen
Austin
McClintock
Price
San Marcos
Boreskie
Lemon
Hardin
Dinan
Banker's Sentence Reduced by Presidential Commutation
Washington May 4 The five year embezzlement sentence of George Rue for the State National Bank of Denison was reduced by President Wilson to one year and one day.
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Associated Press
Washington
George Rue
State National Bank of Denison
Wilson
Fairmead Creamery Yearly Report for Bryan Texas 1916
The Bryan Commercial Club reported on the first year of Fairmead Creamery, started May 1 1915 to assist farmers in marketing dairy products. It details patronage growth, prices paid for butter fat, distribution of profits among producers retailers and creamery, supply issues in winter, and notes a push toward cooperative structure.
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Messrs. Kinnard
Fairmead Creamery
Ed Hall
Bryan
Brazos County
Fairmead Creamer
Wese
Fairmad Creamery
Bryan and
College
Brazos County Farmers Consider Cooperative Creamery
The farmers of Brazos County are dissatisfied with current creamery management and may reorganize it as a cooperative creamery. Respectfully submitted by A. W. Kinnard Sr. and A. W. Kinnard Jr. as manager.
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Brazos County
A. W. Kinnard, Sr
A. W. Kinnard, Jr
Mgr
Britain absorbs half sea tonnage in trade effort
London May 5 Admiral Baron Charles Beresford warned the Lords that dwindling British tonnage threatens food supply and urged consulting harbor leaders to recruit more shipyard labor. Earl Curzon replied Britain controls half the world’s mercantile marine with 43 percent requisitioned for war and 43 percent run under regulation by owners. He noted ships carry coal grain timber and munitions to allies and emphasized the strain and ongoing shipbuilding growth of 500 vessels and over 200 small crafts.
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London
Baron Charles Beresford
House of Lords
Earl Curzon
British Mercantile Marine
France
Russia
Italy
Mercantile Marine
British policy on timber imports for England
The government engaged many Canadian lumbermen to cut timber in this country and 1500 were bound for England. Using British timber supplies for sleepers pit props and other needs would reduce England dependence on foreign sources.
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Dominions
England
New York Tests World’s Most Powerful Searchlight
A five foot diameter lens searchlight with a ten mile effective range was tried at the New York Navy Yard on Tuesday night. Navy officers witnessed the beam piercing the skyline drawing thousands of onlookers.
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New York
New York Navy Yard
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W. I. McCulloch
Henry J. Ford
Naval League
Cecil Lyon
San Marcos Academy
Hardin School
Bryan Creamery
Bryan, Texas
Bryan Commercial Club
M. H. James
Admiralty
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Smith Drug Company
E. J. Jenkins
Balsam
M. Sobkowiak
Coburg
Westville
Ind
Severa
W. FP. Severa CO
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Rick He
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