U S Soldier Killed by Mexican Guard
An American soldier crossing the boundary east of Juarez was shot and killed by a Mexican customs guard. General Gavira claimed the American was intoxicated and fired first. Other dispatches note the Carranza garrison moving south along the American line and Company A engineers ordered to prepare for possible border service.
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el Paso
Texas
Juarez
Gavira
Ranza
Bell
Columbus
N. M
Carranza
Ascension
el Valle
Calumet, Mich
Engineers
Wilson to Speak for Peace League Next Week
President Wilson has accepted an invitation to address the League to Enforce Peace, led by former President Taft, on Friday or Saturday of next week. He discussed a postwar world where nations unite to uphold peace with a common policy of force. Representatives of the women’s peace party urged him to call a conference of neutral nations to end the war, noting the 1899 Hague conference as a precedent.
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Washington
Wilson
League
Taft
Women’s Peace Party
Commencement Sermon at Bryan Academy Hearers
The Bryan Baptist Academy 1915 16 began with a commencement sermon at First Baptist Church by Dr. T C Mahan of Huntsville. The rain kept many away but those who attended praised the sermon highlighting the perfect law of liberty and Christian service. An evening missionary sermon followed with John 15 14 as text urging global mission.
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Bryan Baptist Academy
First Baptist Church
T. C. Mahan
First Baptist Church of
Huntsville
Christ Jesus
Dr. Mahan
Academy
Jesus
Hotel Bryan Owner Expands By Acquiring Brenham Hotel
Mr. J.S. Doane, proprietor of Hotel Bryan, announced this morning that he has purchased the furnishings and business of the Hotel Anthony in Brenham and will operate both properties.
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Brenham
Anthony
Doane
Bryan
Texas
Cottle
Mr. Cottle
J. S. Doane
A. Cottle
Germany Urges Raising Rabbits For Leather and Fat
The Prussian ministry urges agricultural groups to breed tame rabbits to supply skins and fat as oils and fats become scarce after the war. A Berlin company already collects bunny skins and rabbits can be fed on scraps. The appeal notes rabbits require little food and aid from scraps that would otherwise go to waste.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Ministry For Agriculture, Domains and Forests
Sigmaringen
Building plan abandoned in naval committee vote
Washington on May 18 the house naval committee voted to abandon the five year building program recommended by Secretary Daniels and instead build five battle cruisers no dreadnoughts and about twenty five submarines.
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Washington
House Naval Committee
T Aday
Daniels
Dog Attacks Child. Neighbors Kill Suspect Rabies Dog
William Henry Walker Jr., 2, was bitten on a finger by a small dog while playing in the front yard. Neighbors killed the dog and sent its head to the Pasteur Institute in Austin for rabies testing. The dog, which had been in the neighborhood, appeared strange and neighbors fear possible rabies or poisoning. If rabies signs appear, the child will be taken to Austin immediately after test results arrive.
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William Henry Walker, Jr
C. G. Walker
Australian metal industry reorganized to curb foreign control
Melbourne May 22. Hugh Mahon acting attorney general announces a cooperative shift in Australia’s metals sector. The Associated Smelters Proprietary Ltd will smelt refine and realise silver lead and gold ores. An Australian Zinc Producers Association unites major zinc firms to sell all marketable ore for 50 years. Mahon says workers and organizers dissociate from current labor government and German influence remains in London financial circles.
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Associated Press
Melbourne
Australia
Germany
Hugh Mahon
William M. Hughes
England
Mr. Mahon
Associated Smelters Proprietary, Ltd
Mahon
Commonwealth
Hints for the Household Practical tips for cooks and cleaners
Household tips cover table wagons milk puddings eggs poaching vinegar fruit and nut mixing in cakes leather care and gasoline cleaning window washing with kerosene Oil of cedar added to gasoline wash to curb odor Window cleaning advised for shady conditions and warm water guidance
Road Building Progress in Brazos County
Contractors Haden and Bates report good progress on Brazos County good roads despite recent weather. They expect to sub let the final road contract this afternoon and anticipate mainwork starting on most roads next week.
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Haden and
Bates
Brazos County
Weather Outlook Forecasts Broad Storms Across Continent
May 20 bulletin warns of two major storm waves crossing the U S and Canada from May 21 to June 4 with heavy rains and very high temperatures near May 31. Cool and warm spells alternate, with frost in northern areas and widespread crop implications. A later surge could bring destructive hail in late June. farmers urged to insure in hail-prone cotton regions.
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Washington
Middle Northwest
Alaskan
Vancouver
Pacific Slope
Rockies
Rear Lakes
Ohio Valleys
St. Lawrence
Rocky Mountain Ridge
Meridian
Great Lakes
Ohio
Pacific
Mexican Gulf
Atlantic Coast
Latitude
Senator Culberson Backs State Rule If Texas Chooses Prohibition
Washington May 18 Senator Culberson declares opposition to national prohibition but would follow Texas wishes. In a letter to H A Ivy of Sherman he says if the people of Texas favor the constitutional amendment he would vote for its passage in the Senate despite personal views.
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Washington
Texas
Congress
Culberson
H. A. Ivy
Sherman
United States Senate
Senator Culberson Opposes National Prohibition Submission
In a letter to voters, C A Culberson argues for keeping police powers with states and opposes submitting the national prohibition amendment to the states for ratification. He cites Texas primary results and says he will follow the democrats’ primary instruction if they approve.
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Union
Washington
United States
Texas
Navy to reorganize Atlantic fleet with Fletcher retirement
Secretary of the Navy Daniels to announce plans for reorganizing the Atlantic fleet. Admiral Fletcher will retire as commander in chief, and Vice Admiral Henry T. Mayo will succeed him. Fletcher returns to line rank as rear admiral and may take on important strategy duties.
Arctic Explorer Arrives in London with Good Results
London May 22 A member of the American Arctic Cracker land expedition Professor Maurice Tanquary of Chicago arrived from Greenland. He reports good scientific results by the expedition.
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Maurice Tanquary
American Party
London
Chicago
Greenland
Notice of Sheriff's Sale in Brazos County Texas
The State of Texas Brazos County Sheriff announces a sale by order of the Brazos County District Court on the 6th day of May 1916 at Bryan to satisfy a judgment for Mrs Josie Sheets against multiple defendants including Mrs M B Alexander W A Alexander and Rotan Grace Company. Property described as Lots 6 and 7 Block 44 in Bryan. Judged amount 552.75 with 10 percent interest from March 30 1916 plus costs. Sheriff T C Nunn notes the sale under legal authority.
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A. D
Court House
Brazos County
Bryan
Texas
J. F. Mitchell
J. L. Mitchell
Josie Sheets
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U. S
Peace League
Metal Domination
Sam
Sen. Galberoon
Prohibition
M. H. James
C. A. Culbberson
U. S. Navy
Fletcher
Henry T. Mayo
Arctic Explorer
T. C. Nunn
Joe Groginski
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