No Particular Man Selected For Mexican Provisional President
The State Department denied any US consideration of a specific Mexican leader for a provisional president. Carranza agents expect a reply to the Pan American peace conference appeal and urge prompt recognition to aid Mexico. Britain will follow the US lead as Carranza and Villa fight near Monterey affecting Pan American plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Carranza
Mexico
State Department
United States
Vasquez Tagle
Madero
C. A. Douglas
Cecil Spring-Rice
Great Britain
Villa
Monterey
Harvey Items Social Domino Party Honors Local Guests
Mrs Davidson hosted a Saturday domino party for her sons Carlton and George with six tables of forty two. Guests included Miss Elizabeth Parker of Ben Arnold and Miss Platz of Iola visiting local residents, followed by ice cake courses. The storm harmed crops and houses but residents remained cheerful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iola
Winnie Graham
Mrs. Davidson
Storm Devastation Strikes Milano Milam County
A severe storm damaged Milano Milam County last Monday night and Tuesday. Open cotton blown away and corn plants flattened. The Methodist Church toppled from its blocks and the Turner lumber shed roof tore off. Trees blocked roads. barns unroofed. Local visitors and residents are noted, including Mrs Rosa Hughes and Miss Myrtle Borden. Reverend J W Miller traveled from Gause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Turner Lumber
Ray Bristow
Waco
C. House
Lee Braun
Gause
Della Miller
Rogers and Buckholts
Rosa Hughes
Temple
W. E. Peel
Myrtle Borden
San Antonio
Nell Newton
Clara Miller
Liberty Settlement
Martin Miller
Cameron
J. W. Miller
Gause Thurs
Revival at Methodist Church Delayed by Hurricane
A revival started at the Methodist Church was postponed to the third Sunday in September due to hurricane damage from the previous Tuesday, as reported by a correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Harvey News Notes Storm Less Destructive Locally
The report says the Harvey storm was milder in town than elsewhere with only a few damaged structures such as vacant houses and church posts. The piece lists visiting relatives from Waco Alpine Bedias Bryan Lindale and Steep Hollow, plus social gatherings at the Davidson home with tables and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Parker
Elizabeth
Waco
W. D. Yardley
Jesse Peters
Alpine
Harvey
Atha
Raymond Todd
Wellborn
Raymond Jones
W. P. Jones
Maxine Platts
Bryan
Bedias
Winnie Belle Graham
Carlton Davidson
A. & M. College
Ruth
Vesta Pate
Steep Hollow
Lilac Jones
Mary Peyton
Lavada Goen
Tommie Todd
J. R. Pate
Lindale
Carlton
George Davidson
Davidson
Girl Died at Telephone Amid Dallas Fair Pageant
Miss Mildred Mabry one of fourteen Dallas State Fair pageant entrants collapsed at a telephone after a conversation with her aunt Mrs Ella Shipperly. Medical aid and a palmotor failed to revive her Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Mabry
Dallas Fair
Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Ella Shipperly
Mabry
Deserters Escape Back Into Mexico After Pursuit
Ten Carranza deserters fleeing U S soldiers sheriffs and rangers broke into Mexico after four days of pursuit. The men had been chased through Brownsville Texas and neighboring areas and escaped across the border last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Brownsville
Tex
Carranza
United States
Mexico
Attorney General Sues Six Texas Creameries
The Attorney General filed suit against six Texas creamery companies located in Houston Belton Fort Worth and Waco for alleged anti trust price fixing violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Attorney General Today
Texas
Houston
Belton
Fort Worth
Waco
Realignment of Petroleum Rates by Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a realignment of petroleum and byproducts rates in carload shipments from midcontinent points including Oklahoma. New rates raise some charges and cut others, effective November 1.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Oklahoma
Man Taken From Jail Then Killed Near Shiner
John Slovac a Bohemian farmer was beaten with a wet rope and shot to death after being taken from the Shiner city jail by unidentified men. Sheriff Houchins and County Attorney Stavinola investigated a coroner’s inquest. Slovac’s family had been in the U S a year and the killing marked Shiner’s first lynching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhart
Tex
John Slovac
Woods
Shiner
Slovac
Hallettsville
Houchins
Stavinola
Justice of the Peace
Habermacher
United States
Bohemia
Zimmerman cites Petrograd fears of revolt amid German advance
New York dispatch reports H W Zimmerman American vice consul at Rostov said in Petrograd there are many well informed people who fear a revolt more than the German advance. He noted placards calling the people to rise appeared only weeks ago in Petrograd after nine years in Russia.
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Associated Press
New York
H. W. Zimmerman
Rostov
Russia
Holig Olav
Copenhagen
Petrograd
Zimmerman
Lutheran Pastor Murdered in Gary Ind After Pro German Remarks
Rev. Edmund Kayser pastor of a Lutheran church was found murdered in his Gary Indiana home. Police say he was killed for pro German utterances amid threats linked to ethnic tensions as Slavs in the city were noted residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Gary
Ind
Edmund Kayser
Kayser
Importantly Neutral Cotton Not Confiscated Under Contraband Decree
A Washington dispatch says the British Embassy issued a statement assuring cotton shippers that cargoes destined for neutrals within normal consumption are not to be confiscated under the allied contraband decree. The embassy noted it cannot guarantee immunity for specific shipments but referenced international law on absolute contraband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Germany
Austria
Great Britain
Washington
Bates Ie Ie
Explosion at Bethlehem proving grounds kills two men
Allentown Pa Aug 25 two men were killed and several probably fatally hurt when a shell exploded at the Bethlehem Steel Company proving grounds near Allentown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Allentown
Proving Grounds
Bethlehem Steel Company
Bank Robbers Escape After Amity Heist
Two bandits robbed a bank at Amity and eluded pursuers. They headed toward Oklahoma as authorities searched for them.
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Associated Press
Little Rock, Ark
Amity
Oklahoma
Loan for Allied in Wall Street
In New York on August 25, speculation in the financial district centered on a forthcoming joint foreign loan with Great Britain France and Russia. Analysts say the loan would pool American securities as collateral and mark a novelty in modern finance as foreign money held flat near recent low depreciation levels.
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Associated Press
New York
Financial
Great Britain
France
Russia
Birthday Honoree Senator John R Thornton of Louisiana
Senator John Randolph Thornton born August 25, 1846 in Iberville Parish Louisiana. He lived in Rapides Parish since 1853 and practiced law after 1877. He served as Rapides Parish judge 1878 to 1880 and joined the 1888 Louisiana Constitutional Convention. He was appointed U S Senator in 1910 to replace the late McErney and took seat December 12 1910. His term ends March 3 1916.
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John Randolph Thornton
Alexandria
Iberville Parish
Rapides Parish
Louisiana State University
Confederate States Army
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Louisiana
Lousiana State University
United States
American Bar Association
D. McErney
General Assembly of
Senator McErney
Admiral Dillingham Calls Navy Key to Peace
Rear Admiral Albert Dillingham, retired, argues that U S power in enforcing Monroe Doctrine and guarding China is as strong as the spur of navy. He cites Santo Domingo experience showing influence extends as far as his reach, notes France and others hold larger debts, and declares an adequate navy is the greatest insurance of peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Albert Caldwell Dillingham
Santo Domingo
China
France
United States
Balkan States Near Alignment With Allies Says London Report
London dispatch notes Balkan states likely to join the allies soon amid wartime shifts. Bulgaria’s war declaration against Turkey remains unconfirmed as bombings in Offenbourg injure twelve civilians. Paris reports ongoing artillery duels and air bombardment near Lorrach with no clear result. Berlin notes German breakthrough near Brest-Litovsk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulgaria
Turkey
War updates from multiple fronts reach readers in August dispatches
AP reports from Paris Vienna and London describe British and French actions at Dardanelles and in the Aegean. A German air raid targets Constantinople while Russian planes strike the outskirts of the city as debates over American peace role intensify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dardanelles
Zeppelin Heads Toward England from Netherlands
A large Zeppelin crossed the Netherlands today moving northwest likely bound for the northeast coast of England indicating ongoing aerial activity over Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeppelin
England
Amsterdam
Netherlands
German Submarine Sinks Two Trawlers in North Sea
A German submarine sank the trawler Integrity in the North Sea. The crew was rescued. The sailing trawler Frank Young also was sunk and its crew landed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
North Sea
Frank Young
German Foreign Office vows no flout of United States
Berlin reports the Foreign Office says it has no intention of flouting the United States over the Arabic matter. Only press dispatches exist so far. upon receipt of the official report a note will be sent to Washington.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
United States
Washington
City Council Accepts Main Street Pavement Payment
A called city council meeting approved paying the city’s share of Main Street pavement totaling 17 555 41. City Engineer Adams estimated 9 918 53 for the city and 7 636 88 for property owners. The council also instructed inspection of buildings for unsafe awnings and await railroad actions on a transfer track. Relatives mourn the death of Martha Pittman formerly of Bryan, who died in McAdams at 9 30 PM after several years of declining health. her funeral will be held at the Conway home Friday.
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Harris
Smith
Bernay
Adams
The
Eagle
Fannin Street
Main Street
Houston & Texas Central Railroad
Houston & Texas Central
International & Great Northern
Martha Pittman
McAdams
Walker County
Bryan
M. A. Davis
Ellis Conway
Miss Martha Pittman Dead After Many Bryan Years
Miss Martha Pittman died at McAdams after a long residence in Bryan. News of the death reached this city, reporting her long life and local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Pittman
Bryan
McAdams
Bridge Inspection and Repair Work After Storm Damage
Judge J T Maloney and engineer D Knowlton of Austin Brothers visited Jones bridge to assess storm damage and repair cost. Pitts bridge repair progresses as weather allows under County Engineer Adams with end piers being set and work to begin.
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J. T. Maloney
D. Knowlton
Austin Brothers
Dallas
Jones Bridge
Thaternoon
Mr. Knowton
Pitts Bridge
Adams
Marriage License Notices for Several Couples
Leroy Lawrence and Lillian Edwards. Willie Bell and Cora Mills. Claud Andrews and Miss Runa Burts obtain marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Lawrence
Lillian Edwards
Willie Bell
Cora Mills
Claud Andrews
Runa Burts
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Rio Grande
Wife Beater
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Proving Ground
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Wall Street
Admiral Dillingham
Balkan
Offenburg
Arras
Souchez
Neuville
Lorrach
Baden
Brest-Litovsk
Vienna
JU. S
Zurich
America
Constantinople
Athens
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