United States and Mexico Near Tentative Peace Agreement
General Scott’s report on the conference with General Obregon was presented to President Wilson as satisfactory. The tentative terms would allow use of Mexican railways but delay a defined withdrawal date until Carranza proves he can protect American territory. Washington’s acceptance is expected. Ratification hinges on White House approval with Carranza reportedly favorable and Obregon optimistic about a quick settlement ending tensions.
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Washington
Qceneral Scott
General Obregon
Wilson
Carranza
el Paso
Texas
Scott
Obregon
Juarez
Wilson and Baker to back Scott Obregon plan on Villa pursuit
President Wilson and Secretary Baker will accept main points of the Scott Obregon agreement for pursuing Villa bandits. Formal release awaits Carranza’s reply. Plan includes cooperation of Mexican and American troops and use of Mexican railways to supply forces. Baker says the conference will be final.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Baker
Carranza
Mexico
A. and M. to Face Southwestern in Closing Baseball Game
A and M will meet Southwestern University of Georgetown in the closing baseball game of the year at Cal Monday. Southwestern challenges for first in the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association as Texas University and A and M vie with other contenders. A and M returns tonight from Dallas after a satisfactory road trip. They split with Oklahoma University and Dallas University, with one win and a rain cancelation noted. Play starts at 4 o'clock.
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University of Georgetown
Cal
Southwestern
Tion
Texas University
A. & Ing
O. M
Dallas
Oklahoma A. & M
Dallas University
Robstown Fire Chief Felix Bauer Killed
Felix Bauer local fire chief and gun owner died in a two building blaze in Robstown Texas on May 5. An explosion buried him under bricks as firemen pulled him free he was already dead with injuries. The fire caused about 35000 in losses across several storefronts including Boamer hardware Wasson Brothers dry goods and a millinery shop. Bauer was unmarried and wealthy and will likely be buried at Burton.
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Robstown
Texas
Felix Bauer
Volunteer Fire Department
Bauer
Marines Land in Santo Domingo to Protect Legation
Marines from the cruiser Prairie landed in Santo Domingo to shield the American legation as factional forces threaten President Jiminez and destabilize the country.
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Land Marines
Santo Domingo
Prairie
Legation
Jiminez
Practical steps for jelly making with green Mustang grape
A narrator explains jelly making using Mustang grapes and other fruits. She describes picking underripe grapes for best pectin, sugar balance, and tests with alcohol and cold spoons to judge doneness. Tips include using soda to reduce sugar, using pectin rich additions, and careful water use during juicing.
Germany replies to US on Sussex attack and submarine policy
Berlin says it may have been a German submarine that attacked the Sussex but will withhold full comment until more facts are known. It pledges to constrain submarine warfare for neutrals, criticizes Britain for starving civilians, and states new orders will guide captains until the official text arrives. Washington reviews the note as Wilson and the cabinet await Gerard’s transmission.
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Germany
England
Washington
Wilson
Gerard
Local contractor dies of heart trouble at church site
Cuero Texas May 5 J L Nelson of Yoakum died of heart trouble on the grounds of the new Presbyterian Church where he held the brickwork subcontract. He was 68 and leaves a widow and daughter in Yoakum. His son Julian will take up the contract.
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Cuero
Texas
J. L. Nelson
Yoakum
New Presbyterian Church
Nelson
Presbyterian Church
Julian
Cabinet members weigh Berlin delay as final decision nears
Washington May 5 Bulletin reports cabinet members consider Germany's official move on the pending matter. Officials anticipate a final decision once Germany acts.
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Washington
Germany
Indi
Tabor High School Commencement Marks First Year
Dr. M E Weaver delivered the commencement sermon to a large audience at Tabor High School on April 23. Dr W B Bizzell president of A M College gave the graduation address and distributed diplomas to Mae Walker Minnie McCallum and Ross Dean. Community leaders praised Mr C C Scott for his first year as principal and announced his re election.
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M. E. Weaver
Tabor High School
Dr. Weaver
High School
J. F. Garrett
Laura Brown
Gladys Broach
Mae Walker
Minnie McCallum
Ross Dean
Laura Broach
W. B. Bizzell
A. & M. College
Messrs
Roland Crenshaw
John Whitten
C. C. Scott
Four Rebel Prisoners Shot After Court Martial
In Dublin on May 5, four rebel prisoners Joseph Plunket Edward Daly Michael Chanrahan and William Pearse were executed by firing squad after a court martial. Fifteen others were sentenced to death but commuted to ten years penal servitude.
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Dublin
Joseph Plunket
Edward Daly
Michael Chanrahan
William Pearse
Zeppelins Destroyed Off Schleswig Coast and Saloniki
London reports two Zeppelins destroyed by entente guns on May 5 one off the Schleswig coast and another near Saloniki. This makes three Zeppelins lost in as many days.
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Associated Press
London
England
Schlesweig
Saloniki
Adriatic Naval Clash Reported by Austrian Admiralty
Italian and Austrian warships and aircraft fought in the Adriatic today, according to the Austrian admiralty. Details of the engagement were not released.
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Associated Fress
Berlin
Adriatic
Germans Capture French Trenches Near Verdun
Berlin reports on May 5 that German forces seized several French trenches southeast of Haucourt in the Verdun region, marking a battlefield development in World War I.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Haucourt
Verdun
Silent Cabinet Responds to German Reply
Washington May 5 Secretary of State Lansing declines to discuss the German reply after a cabinet meeting. Other members remain silent.
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Washington
Lansing
Bernstorff Heads to Washington After German Note
Ambassador Bernstorff left New York for Washington in the afternoon after receiving the German note text. He refused to discuss the contents.
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Associated Press
New York
Bernstorff
Washington
Koppe Defeats Wellborn In Doubleheader
Koppe followed a 3 to 2 Sunday loss to Shiloh with a doubleheader win over Wellborn and a picked team from Wellborn Millican. First game 15 to 2 for Koppe. Second game five innings Koppe won 0 to 0 with Wisnoski homering and Machos striking out 13 of 15. Collie Graham led Wellborn in the final game.
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Shiloh
Koppe
Wellborn
Millican
Wisnoski
Machos
Collie Graham
Real Estate Transfers In J C Scott League and Bryan Lots
Co H Andrews and wife transfer 42 acres in J C Scott League to J W Howell for 800. E 8S Wickes and wife transfer lots 1 and 2 block 14 City of Bryan to Mrs Quintana Clark for 1650.
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Edinty Ying Roye
Ely
United States
Day
Oklahoma Univerity
Boamer Building
Mr. Bauer
R. H. Boam
J. H. McElroy
Wasson Brothers
G. G. Goodrich
Millie Vickery
Burton
Brazos County
Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Co
Mary Lock
Lby Associated Press
Sussex
Will
W. T. James
Bryan
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