Ten Mile Zone Law Upheld By Court
Austin ruled the ten mile zone around military camps constitutional as of April 16, extending to shipyards and aviation fields. The law, aimed at soldiers in training, banned saloons within the zone. G H Hollingsworth was jailed for selling whisky nearby, and a habeas corpus case followed with bail set at 3000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
Davidson
United States Army
W. P. Hobby
Texas
Baker
Hobby
B. F. Looney
G. H. Hollingsworth
Fort Worth
Hollingsworth
Dutch Minister to Washington Seeks Relief for Health
Amsterdam May 22. August Philips, Dutch minister to the United States, has asked to be relieved of his post at Washington on medical advice after returning on leave of absence due to ill health.
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Associated Press
Amterdam
August Phillips
United States
Washington
Hague
Germans Say Interference With Allied Transport Is Death
London May 22 German naval authorities state it would be death by own action for Germany to attempt interference with the transportation of allied troops and ammunitions across the English Channel.
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Associated Press
London
English Channel
Thirteen More Lost When Cyclops Sunk
Washington May 22 A list adds 13 men presumed lost on the Cyclops. They had been aboard as passengers when the ship sank earlier.
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Cyclops
Associated Press
Washington
Kerensky Arrival Report Verified for U S Visit
Washington May 22 investigation confirms former Premier Kerensky arrived or is en route to the United States. The report centers on his travel status and potential political implications as he seeks refuge and possible asylum.
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Associated Press
Washinton
Kerensky
United States
Dillon appeals for American Irish to back Nationalist Party
John Dillon, nationalist leader, urged Americans of Irish blood to support the Nationalist party as the sole party in Ireland fighting for Irish liberty without betraying liberty elsewhere. He denounced Sinn Fein and criticized British policy on the Irish question.
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Sinn Fein
Associated Prema Dublin
John Dilon
America
Ireland
Dillon
Federal directors named for railroads under review
Washington May 22 regional railroad directors have been asked to recommend federal directors for every railroad to replace railway presidents as chief operating officials. Pending these appointments the present managing staffs will continue in control.
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Associated Press
Washington
Fletcher H Pool for Commissioner from Precinct No 1
Fletcher H Pool announces his candidacy for county commissioner from Precinct No 1 Millican district where he has lived about 25 years He is described as a progressive farmer and a substantial citizen who would run county affairs with ordinary commonsense business methods and has long been active in politics.
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Fletcher H. Pool
The
Eagle
Pool
Millican
Hold Up for Present Library asks to withhold new mags
Library requests no more magazines be sent until the national council of defense ships the existing bound volumes. Librarian Miss Willie Rogers asks for all spare fiction and technical books to aid soldiers and sailors, to be shipped to Texas cantonments once classified.
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National Council of Defense
Texas
Willie Rogers
Tobacco Regular Ration of Sammies in France
In France American troops will receive a daily tobacco ration of four-tenths of an ounce plus ten cigarette papers, effective within a few days on General Pershing’s recommendation. The change applies to each overseas American as part of the regular ration.
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Associated Press
France
Pershing
Brazos County Council of Defense to Meet May 25
An important meeting of the Brazos County Council of Defense is set for Saturday May 25 at 2 o clock in Knights of Pythias Hall Bryan. All members must be present. Henderson secretary.
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Brazos County Council of Defense
Knights of Pythias Hall
Bryan
PFL
Henderson
Secy
Germany's Spring Offensive Enters Its Third Month
The spring offensive, begun to push allies toward peace, marks its third month as Allied lines hold firm. American reinforcements rush to France while German forces regroup after heavy losses in Picardy and Flanders. Despite renewed pushes, enemy counterattacks have been weak and failed to regain lost ground.
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Associated Press
Germany
France
Picardy
Flanders
Mont Kemmel
British Cavalry Advances North of Tekrit to Fatha
Associated Press report from London dated May 22 says Turkish troops in Mesopotamia north of Bagdad show little activity while British cavalry move north of Tekrit on the Tigris to Fatha, per an official announcement.
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Associated Press
London
Mesopotamia
Bagdad
Tekrit
Tigris
Fatha
Price on the Power of Woman's Influence Revival Program
Evangelist Price urged women and girls to recognize the weight of female influence on homes and society. He argued a wife should be a true, intelligent home builder, not a society club participant, and stressed mothers shaping their children's character as vital to religious and social life. He also criticized frivolous clubs and urged mindful stewardship of family and church duties.
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Evangelist Price
Price
Kingdom of God
German Raiders Fail To Reach Paris In Raid
Paris report says German aviators made an ineffectual attempt on Paris last night. Three people were killed and several wounded on the outskirts, but no raiders reached the city. One enemy plane was downed.
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Associated Press
Paris
Eagles Beat Bryan High 7 to 5 In City Title Game
Bryan Eagles captured the city baseball championship with a 7 to 5 win over Bryan High School at Allen Academy grounds. North pitched well for the Eagles. Boriskie allowed hits but received solid support. Home runs by Park Newton and Stasner paced Bryan. Anderson drove in two in the eighth. High School mounted a late ninth inning rally but failed to overcome the deficit.
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Bryan High School
Allen Academy
North
Eagles
Boriskie
Park
Newton
Stasner
Bryan High
Anderson
High School
Locke
Sanders
Graham
Holmes
Parker
Myers
Harrison
Sellers
Houston
Simpson
Smith
Bullock
Haygood
Boyett
High
Stasney
Cadet Lattimore Drives for Pershing on Front Lines
W R Bill Lattimore of Fort Worth son of Senator Lattimore and Mrs O Lattimore and brother of R B Lattimore agricultural sophomore, serves as chauffeur to General Pershing on the western front. He drove the auto for Secretary Baker during a trench tour in France and Flanders and was among the first to enlist when war broke out. General Samples recommended him for a chauffeur sergeancy.
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W. R
Bill) Lattimore
Italy Day Proclaimed in Texas Governor Honors Italy
Austin on May 22 reports Governor Hobby declared Friday May 24 as Italy day to honor the country. The proclamation signals esteem and ties with Italy ahead of events marking the day.
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Associated Press
Austin
Hobby
Italy
Heavy artillery clashes near Amiens and Noyon described as most violent
Paris reports intense artillery fighting last night southwest of Amiens with heavy bombardment in the Plemont area west of Noyon. Official announcements note the violence of the clashes on the western battle front and near Amiens.
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Associated Press
Paris
Amiens
Plemont
Noyon
British raiders seize German trenches near Arras
In the sector southeast of Arras British raiders entered German trenches last night and captured prisoners and machine guns. On the Flanders front Germans conducted a heavy gas bombardment northeast of Bethune.
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Associated Press
London
Arras
Flanders
Bethune
Italians Stop Enemy at Brenta Front
Italian forces in the mountains west of Brenta repelled waves of enemy attacks, focusing resistance on the southern slopes of Sasso Rosso as the Rome front reports a tightening defense operation.
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Associated Press
Rome
Brenta
Sasso Rosso
Plane Kills Aviation Cadet Penn in Italian Crash
Rome May 22 Aviation Cadet Eugene Doak Penn was killed at Foggia when the propeller failed while at 1200 yards altitude. His mother Mrs Rae Penn of Austin Texas survives with eight brothers including Robert R Penn a News staff correspondent and R L Penn in training for a railway regiment. Cadet Penn had gone to France last October and was transferred to Campo Oresto Foggia Italy two months ago to complete his course. His funeral is set for tomorrow.
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Rome
Eugene Doak Penn
Foggia
Rae Penn
Austin
Tex
Penn
France
Campo Oresto
Italy
R.L. Penn
Robert R. Penn
Galveston-Dallas News
R. L. Penn
Fort Leavenworth
Cadet Penn Known Visitor in Bryan Community
Cadet Penn, a UT graduate who joined the aviation corps after graduation last year, was a well known visitor in Bryan, often seen at his aunt Mrs. Walter Wipprecht’s home. Mrs Penn phoned news from the war department to share updated advisories.
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Penn
Bryan
Walter Wipprecht
War Department
University of Texas
Aviation Corps
Influence of a Pure Character on Young Women
The piece argues that young women keeping a true Christian life can shape society without losing social life. It emphasizes that moral conduct earns respect from a worthy partner and allows her to lead by influence, creating healthy social circles centered on righteousness.
A Deluge of Shells in Three Waves on Gerchamp Wood
American artillery north west of Toul launched a local gas attack on German positions and cantonments in Gerchamp wood. Three waves of shells drenched the woods where Germans were sleeping, inflicting severe punishment though the total damage remains unknown. Two patrol actions east of Luneville and two Germans captured. American casualties listed.
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Gerchamp Wood
Luneville
France
Toul
Iowa Tornadoes Kill 20 and Injure 100
Des Moines reports say at least 20 people are dead and 100 injured after tornadoes swept central Iowa, with Lone Rock Wisconsin village nearly destroyed and unconfirmed reports of three deaths there.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Wisconsin
Lone Rock
Business Club Meeting at Queen Theater Tomorrow Night
The annual business club meeting will be held at the Queen theater tomorrow at 8:30 PM instead of Carnegie Library. The event reviews the year’s work and includes election of directors.
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The
Business Club
Queen Theater
Carnegie Library
Americans Defeat German Parties Near Luneville
Tuesday reports say American forces engaged German patrols east of Luneville Monday night and scored a double victory, capturing two German soldiers in the action.
Casualty List Shows 48 Names From Washington Report
Washington report notes 48 names in the casualty list dated May 22. Three died in action, two died of wounds, two died of disease, thirty eight wounded severely, and three wounded slightly. Listed among the wounded are Lieutenant Robert Legg of Houston and Private Harry Marberry of San Angelo.
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Associated Press
Washington
Robert Legg
Houston
Harry Marberry
San Angelo
Popular Excesses in Bohemia Prompt Martial Law Proclaimed
Salt Lake City May 22 Howard Deweese convicted of murdering his wife wears a death sentence by shot, commutation denied. Bohemia on martial law after popular excesses with outbreaks in Pilsen Nachod and other towns. Estates of Prince Forstenburg burned as German papers note irritation over England sending troops to France and criticism of the admiralty.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake
Utah
Howard Deweese
State Board of Pardons
London
Bohemia
Pilsen
Nachod
Prince Forstenburg
Germany
England
France
Admiralty
Dutch minister protests seizures of Dutch shipping
Washington May 22 The Dutch minister delivered a supplementary note protesting the seizure of Dutch shipping. He says the explanation for the seizures failed to answer the original objections.
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Associated Press
Washington
French crops best in twenty years and 1898 reference
Paris May 22. Prospects for the coming harvest in France are better than in any year since 1898, according to Victor Boret who reports to the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Victor Boret
German Air Losses Reported in British Air War
London reports twelve German airplanes shot down by British aircraft and one by gunfire. Two hostile balloons destroyed. Four British machines missing.
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Associated Press
London
Naval Aviator Potter Killed in North Sea Air Battle
Washington May 22 news reports Ensign Stephen Potter died fighting seven enemy aircraft in the North Sea on April 25. Six weeks earlier he had shot down a German seaplane, confirming his combat record.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ensign Stephen Potter
North Sea
Cadet Drill Impresses Town on Main Street
A crowd gathered in the evening to watch Allen academy cadets drill under Major Martin. Two companies performed evolutions along Main Street from Twenty-Fifth to Twenty-Sixth, a half hour show ending with cheers and honks from auto horns.
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Allen Academy
Martin
Main Street
Twenty-Fifth
Twenty-Sixth
Sonene
Nine Miners Die In Villa Mine Fire Tragedy
Charleston West Virginia May 22 Nine miners were found dead today after being trapped by a wall of fire when the Villa Mill Creek Canal coal mine main entry ignited Monday. The bodies of four companions were recovered yesterday.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Mill Creek Cannel
Villa
Notice for Brazos County Home Guard meeting at courthouse
Every member of the Brazos county home guard is ordered to be present at a meeting to be held at the court house Saturday afternoon May 26 at 3 o'clock. Members are expected to be there promptly. J. T. Maloney, Captain.
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Brazos County
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