German Army Officers Seek U.S. Posts and Argentine Emigration
Berlin reports German officers apply to serve in American forces while the Spanish embassy rejects requests. Many aim to emigrate via Argentina for farming or routes to the United States, with some resorting to false claims. Observers note widespread anti German immigration sentiment in Belgium Italy China Singapore and Australia.
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Berlin
Germany
Argentina
United States
Argentine
America
Belgium
Italy
China
Singapore
Australia
British Dominions
Advice for Preventing Flu Spread in Public Spaces
Public health guidance lists eight actionable steps to avoid influenza transmission including staying away from coughing individuals, avoiding crowded poorly ventilated places, keeping warm and dry, changing wet clothes, using personal utensils, covering the mouth when coughing, maintaining dental hygiene, and not spitting on the floor.
Colons and Commas Debate in Bryan Texas Office
In Bryan, Texas, a business man praises a woman’s appearance and manner in a conversation about a deal but bursts into a note on punctuation, insisting his remarks are true while castigating her spelling and grammar over colon and comma usage.
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Bryan
Texas
Americanization of Foreigners Supreme Duty Facing Nation
Episcopal Bishop Charles Sumner Burch urges broad Christian Americanization to aid the 20 million foreign-born in the United States. He warns if not addressed, they may act against the nation. A $1,000,000 three year program was approved by the conference to support church efforts nationwide.
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United States
Episcopal
New York
Charles Sumner Burch
Diocese of
Episcopal Church
Episcopal Missions House
Episcopal Convention
Detroit
Bureh
Board of Missions
Thomas Burgess
Department of Christian Americanization
Board of Mission
Brazos County Red Cross to Host October 22 Meeting
The Brazos County Red Cross annual meeting will be held October 22 at the Baptist Tabernacle. A public program includes patriotic songs, a band, and a keynote from an out of town speaker outlining peace era work. Officers will report on the year and an executive committee election will follow. The event honors local soldiers and sailors with special seating and a reception after the program.
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Brazos County Red Cross
Baptist Tabernacle
Red Cross
Brazos County Red Cross Executive Committee
Brazos County
Tabernacle
Play Allen Saturday Reserve gridiron clash at Allen academy
The Aggie Reserves meet Allen academy on the academy gridiron Saturday October 20 at 4 15 p m. Allen features Buck Bailey from the A and M 17 team and Rowson an A and M all company man. Dr Blackwell Aand M trainer in 17 coaches Allen and predicts a strong showing.
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Aggie
Allen Academy
Buck” Bailey
Allen
Balloonist's Body Found near Cape Hurd
Government reporter from St. Louis notes discovery of a body on Lake Huron at Cape Hurd identified as Lieutenant Verheyden aide to Captain Dammann. Verheyden piloted the Wichita balloon wrecked recently, marking a grim conclusion to the ill fated voyage.
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St. Louis
Cape Hurd
Lake Huron
Verheyden
Dammann
Brazos County Cows Declared Excellent Weevil Eradicators
Billy Mazey, a prosperous colored farmer in Brazos bottoms, reports his cows cleaned up cotton fields before weevils wintered. On one farm they yielded from a quarter to a third of a bale per acre after early destruction. Mazey hails cows as economical weevil eradicators and urges early cotton destruction.
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Billy Mazey
Brazos Bottoms
Marey
Mazey
Brazos County
Carpenters Refuse To Comment On Hubbard Dispute
Local 1855 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners met with about 30 to 40 members to discuss conflicts with contractor T. B. Hubbard over open shop policies. The group postponed action and all statements until the state organizer arrives from Dallas this week. Lee Mike, the financial secretary, said no details would be released until full information is available.
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United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Lee Mike
T. B. Hubbard
Dallas
Mike
Little Susie Mize Dies at Age Near Eight
The body of Susie May Mize died Sunday at 7 p.m. at her parents' home, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Mize. She was buried Tuesday afternoon in the city cemetery after funeral services held by Rev. P. T. Ramsey. She was nearly eight years old.
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Susie May Mize
Mack Mize
P. T. Ramsey
Lone Star cotton sells for 88 cents on local market
Georgetown reports 88¢ per pound refused on a lot of 55 bales of Lone Star cotton with the owner holding for higher prices. Lone Star seed brings $105 a ton as growers plan to keep seed pure for planting next year and improve Williamson County cotton grade.
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Georgetown
Lone Star
Williamson County
Secret practice gates closed at Kyle Field scrimmage day
A and M athletic director W L Driver says gates at Kyle Field will close during practice. Visitors will be admitted only on Wednesdays after noon, designated scrimmage day, to prevent leaking information about the Farmers’ plays.
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Kyle Field
W. L. Driver
A. and
M. College
Driver
Ike Ashburn Honored at 90th Division Reunion in Dallas
At the first annual reunion of the 90th division in Dallas Maj. Ike Ashburn was elected president of the 90th division association. The Texas and Oklahoma National Army unit was led largely by Texas A&M men with many of their sons serving in the organization.
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90Th
Dallas
Ike Ashburn
90Th Division
Texas-Oklahoma National Army Division
Texas A
Heavy Rain Halts Oil Field Activity Across Fort Worth
Heavy rains sweep oil fields stopping work and disrupting rail travel to northwest and west Texas. Officials warn of a rising Trinity River expected to reach flood levels by tonight.
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Fort Worth
Northwest
West Texas
Trinity River
Refugees in Poland Reunions and Ongoing Plight
Red Cross workers in Poland scan returning refugees for missing children from 1918 chaos. Some reunions occur at refugee stations as thousands remain unclaimed, having fled Germans into Russia and endured hardship. American Red Cross cares for all children, but many need long term institutional help and relief from starvation and disease.
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Warsaw
Red Cross
Poland
Russia
American Red Cross
Probe Continues in Gary on Radical Bomb Plot
Gary Indiana October 16 investigation of radical bomb and anti government plots proceeds. Intelligence officers have uncovered a number of agitators and arrested a score. Seven men were taken in raids Tuesday and held on deportation warrants.
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Gary
Ind
Market Department at Capital Offers to Aid Turkey Day
County Agent C L Benson reports a communication from Sam H Dixon of the state markets and warehouse department offering assistance to obtain poultry cars for shipping 5 000 turkeys into Bryan on November 12. Dixon promises cooperation in securing cars and may visit Bryan to witness the Turkey Trot.
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Capital
Turkey
C. L. Benson
Sam H. Dixon
State Markets and Warehouse Department
Bryan
Be trothal gifts suit in New Orleans court
Dr. R. G. Lester sues Miss Enola Terrebonne to recover betrothal presents seized under a writ of sequestration after she broke their engagement. He claims a diamond ring a watch a necklace and a bracelet valued about 225 plus a home effects box valued 295.15 kept since June for use after marriage.
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New Orleans
Civil District Court
R. G. Lester
Enola Terrebonne
Lester
King
Caution Advised Over River Banks Still Within Limits
Message received at 2 32 p m addressed to John Daly notes Brazos rising at Navsota and Hempstead but still within banks and only half bank full at Valley Junction and Waco Rains last night likely to cause stopping over where banks are low Caution advised.
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John Daly
Bryan
Houston
Brazos
Navasota
Hempstead
Valley Junction
Waco
Betting Boom as Women Lead Horse Race Wagers in England
London reports show a surge in horse racing bets across England with larger sums wagered. A London bookmaker notes more small bettors and a growing number of women backing horses, producing several large checks this year and high confidence in paying losses.
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London
England
Cattle Die by Thousands in South Texas Counties
Thousands of cattle are dying in DeWitt Karnes and Atascosa counties in south Texas from tick fever and mosquitoes, per a letter to Farmers' Union headquarters in Fort Worth dated October 16.
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Fort Worth
South Texas
DeWitt
Karnes
Atascosa
Farmers’ Union
Kitty and Bill claim no improper ties in bank case
In Atlanta a temporary receiver is appointed for Mrs Agnes Bradstreet and William Green as habeas corpus suits seek their release. Green boasted of nicknames Kitty and Bill and said he loaned money but denies improper relations while police investigate the Fairburn Banking Co. robbery hint and theft of unpaid-for jewels and cars.
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Atlanta
Agnes Katherine Bradstreet
William B. Green
Fairburn Banking Company
Bradstreet
Green
Kitty
Bill
Clarence Bradstreet
Shantung Vote Expected in Treaty Debate
Washington reports both sides in the Shantung treaty dispute anticipate a vote today. Leaders on each side expect the issue to be decided in the poll.
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Shantung
Washington
Impending Collapse Forecast for Soviet Regime in 1919
London reports indicate the Soviet government is under pressure on four fronts as Denikin’s Cossacks, Polish forces, Northwestern Legion, and northern troops close in. Petrograd’s fall is predicted, with Yudenitch reportedly 25 miles from the former capital. Morning papers highlight Bolshevik jeopardy and editorial cautions about recurring collapse predictions.
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London
Russia
Denikine
Petrograd
Yudenitch
Plan to Stabilize Exchange on Foreign Trading
New Orleans October 16 The general committee of the world cotton conference is urged to act on a proposal by American members to finance foreign credits. Experts suggest Congress authorize a War Finance Corporation to provide a billion dollars for foreign securities debentures held in the United States to replace short term banking credits and stabilize exchange rates. Favorable action is expected though final approval rests with the convention.
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New Orleans
General Committee
Congress
War Finance Corporation
Edmondson Gives Up $10,000 Job for $2500 Pastoral Post
Chicago October 16 Rev S B Edmondson who has served as district manager earning $10,000 annually for three years will take the pastorate of the Lake Forest Methodist church at a salary of $2,500 a year. He said there are some things better than money.
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Chicago
S. B. Edmondson
Lake Forest Methodist Church
Maloney and Co Keeps Busy Sales Force in Rainy Weather
Despite unusually bad weather, Maloney and Co. report strong customer turnout and brisk purchases as rain falls. The firm cites a steady flow of shoppers from various areas, keeping salespeople occupied throughout the day.
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Maloney & Co
House Extends Wartime Passport Restrictions in One Year Bill
Washington reports the house passed by a large majority a bill extending wartime passport controls for twelve months to bar radicals and undesirable aliens from entering the United States.
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Washington
House
United States
President Wilson Bounces Back After Restful Night
Washington October 16 President Wilson, relieved from glandular swelling two days ago, enjoyed a good night's rest per the physicians bulletin New details noted by medical staff underscore improving condition and steady progress toward recovery.
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Wilson
Washington
Physicians
House adopts resolution for new cotton report
Washington October 16 with no dissent the house orders the agriculture department to issue a new cotton report on November 2 showing the crop condition as of October 25.
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Washington
House
Department of Agriculture
Agreement on collective bargaining in wage earners up
Washington October 16 an agreement on the declaration of the right of wage earners to organize and to bargain collectively with their employers appeared probable when the industrial conference committee adjourned today. Its report to the conference is expected late today.
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Washington
Industrial Conference Committee
Bryan High Players to Face Calvert Tomorrow
Fifteen Bryan high school football players depart at noon under Coach Franks to meet Calvert in the afternoon. Rain prevented a workout today.
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Calvert
Bryan High School
Franks
Commission report days Packers about to oust wholesaler
Washington reports the federal trade commission reiterates that Chicago's five big packing companies dominate the wholesale grocery trade. They control over two hundred non meat foods, including poultry, dairy, lard substitutes, canned produce, cocoa, coffee, molasses, and syrups, using capital to influence markets.
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Washington
Chicago
Federal Trade Commission
Swift Denies Packers Seek Control of Wholesale Trade
Louis F. Swift, president of Swift and Company, issued a statement denying charges that the five big packers plan to enlarge their business to dominate the nation’s wholesale grocery trade as alleged in the federal trade commission report.
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Swift
Chicago
Louis F. Swift
Swift & Company
Federal Trade Commission
Petrograd Embassy in Ruins After Bolshevik Looting
London papers recount the July sacking of the American embassy in Petrograd. Bolshevik commissars seized the building July 10, searched for valuables and arms, then red soldiers looted the rest. The crowd later looted further and the red army officers used the embassy as quarters.
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London
Petrograd
Bolsheviki
Red
Red Army
Parson Still The Leader In Transcontinental Air Derby
Lieutenant Maynard known as the Flying Parson resumed his eastward flight from Sidney at 7 15 today leading the army trans continental air derby toward Mineola New York with a strong front in the field he maintained his lead.
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Sidney, Neb
Maynard
Mineola
N. Y
Senate Labor Panel Ends Steel Strike Probe Swiftly
Washington on October 16 the senate labor committee voted to end its steel strike investigation quickly after a few more witnesses, with no further visits to the strike zone.
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Washington
Senate Labor Committee
Steamer Daran Reported Lost Off Bermuda
News reaches Galveston of the total loss of the American steamer Daran off the Bermudas. She left Texas City on September 28 carrying a cargo of sulfur for Marseilles. The crew is reported saved, but no further details are available.
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Galveston
Daran
Bermudas
Texas City
Marseilles
Mob in Saare Valley
Paris reports the Saare demonstration yesterday left a French officer seriously wounded. Zurich dispatches say French soldiers opened fire, killing one mob participant and injuring several others.
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Saare Valley
Paris
Saare
Zurich
Echo de Paris
Warships to Riga Reach Baltic Armada Report
A British French squadron of more than twenty warships arrived at Riga, according to a Lettish private report received in Copenhagen on October 16.
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Riga
Copenhagen
Lettish
Immediate tumble for prices in footwear
New York October 16 J Frank McElwain president of the national boot and shoe manufacturers association said there is indication of an immediate drop in footwear prices He noted his remarks at the convention Tuesday were misquoted He had been quoted predicting prices would tumble after Christmas
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New York
J. Frank McElwain
National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers’ Association
McElwain
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RED Cross Meeting
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Gary Probe
Dixon
O. K
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