Texans blamed for border unrest by border resident Miss Smith
Miss Caroline D. Smith of Laredo, secretary of foreign community work for the YWCA, says Texans share largely in border turmoil due to indifference to Mexicans. She urges friendship and hospitality, notes Mexicans near the border are more cultured, and advocates Mexican children adopting American ideals through the International Institute at San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Caroline D. Smith
Laredo
Young Women’s Christian Association
Miss Smith
International Institute At
San Antonio
Mexican officers held in Tucson oil office robbery
Chief of Police Agapito Perez of Tucson and Lieutenant Colonel Rodriguez of the Mexican federal army were arrested on General Murguia's orders for alleged complicity in the robbery of the Tucson office of the Pennsylvania- Mexican Oil Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agapito Perez
Tucson
Mexico
Rodriguez
Mexican Federal Army
Murguia
Pennsylvania- Mexican Oil Company
Dallas cattle tick inspectors seek raise to 125 monthly
Dallas September 1. Tick inspectors ask the commissioners court for a raise to 125 a month citing the high cost of living. They say pursuing cattle ticks at 100 monthly no longer suffices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Dallas County
The Peace Treaty and Burden of Allied Gains
Senator John son of California argues the peace victory should advance civilizational ideals and self-determination rather than territorial gains or reparations, while questioning who will bear the burden to safeguard Allied gains made by England France Italy and Japan. He warns against rewarding aggressors and calls for shared responsibility under the league of nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
California
United States
England
France
Italy
Japan
League of Nations
New Ranger Uniform Regulations Ban Boots and Sombrero
In Austin on September 17 the Texas Ranger force issued new rules prohibiting boots spurs big hats belts exposed pistols and similar gear in towns. Rangers resent the change saying it strips tradition and raises practical concerns about sidearms and belts while border duty requirements prompt debate over civilization and image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Ranger
Adjutant General
Ranger
Texas
Coffee prices unlikely to drop says tea and coffee merchants
St Louis reports that coffee prices will not fall and tea prices may rise, as delegates to the National Tea and Coffee Merchants association cite coffee scarcity in the U S and labor troubles in China and Japan. C A Smith, president, predicts prices held for at least three years as the convention opens and runs through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
National Tea and Coffee Merchants’ Association
C. A. Smith
China
Japan
Coffee Use Surges After War Time Prohibition
In St Louis on September 17 coffee merchants report Americans consume over a billion pounds yearly and the figure rises since wartime liquor restrictions began. The statement emphasizes growing coffee demand as a substitute for liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Young Smetana Boy Joseph Maly Dies After Short Illness
Joseph Maly six year old son of Thomas Maly of Smetana dies Monday at noon after a brief illness and is buried in Smetana cemetery following funeral services by Rev. C H Storey of the First Presbyterian church. Thomas Malyrian was ill in a local sanitarium and could not attend. Mrs. Mary was ill but attended. Mr Storey called the funeral one of the most affecting of his experience due to the child's tender age sudden loss and the father's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Maly
Thomas Maly
Smetana
C. H. Storey
First Presbyterian Church
Mary
Housing Company Organized In Houston
After a directors conference the Young Men's Business League housing committee and Charles A Myers of Dallas Housing Company planned a Houston housing firm. Myers will return next week to work out details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Young Men's Business League
Housing Committee
The
League
Charles A. Myers
Dallas Housing Company
Ma Myers
Dallas
Man Using Multiple Names Arrested in Bad Check Scheme
A man identified as James Howard and Gilden Noble, known as Carl Clifton in Cameron, was arrested in Waco after an alleged bad check scheme in Bryan. He rode in a car linked to a Waco owner, borrowed a check blank at a Navasota garage, stamped twenty six dollars, and fled as deputies traced him through several counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Howard
Gilden Noble
Navasota
Carl Clifton
Cameron
Bryan
Waco
L. E. Morehead
Clifton
D. D. White
Marlin
Morehead
Bachelors Move Out to Make Rooms for Soldier Families
Thomas F Mayo college librarian and president of the Bachelor’s Club at A and M obtained permission to relocate about thirty five to forty unmarried staff into the old officers quarters. The vacated annex rooms at the Shirley hotel will house families of married soldier students on campus. The plan aims to ease housing as federal students begin arriving for the next session. Registration to noon today reached 405, hinting at heavier enrollment than past years. Dormitories are ready and the commandant’s office says attendance will be accommodated regardless of size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Mayo
Shirley Hotel
Bigamous Marriages Surge Across England Prompting Reform
London reports a sharp rise in bigamous marriages across the United Kingdom since the war. Sir Bernard Mallet notes England’s marriage laws offer weak safeguards, urging Parliament to amend laws and require authorities verify principals before ceremony. Current license rules demand only general declarations and residence, not full personal particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United Kingdom
Bernard Mallet
Sir Bernard
England
Weather Tonight and Thursday
Tonight and Thursday show partly cloudy to cloudy skies. Temperatures remain mild with light winds and a low risk of precipitation.
Negro Charged With Stealing From Man Who Befriended Him
Henderson a 20 year old negro is jailed after robbing Josiah Daniels store five miles east of Bryan. He admitted entering the shop and most stolen items were recovered by Sheriff L E Morehead who notes the suspect’s youth and orphan status. The sheriff returned property to the owner except for a sum of money still missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Daniel
Bryan
Henderson
L. E. Morehead
Villista Kidnappers Release Americans Says Juarez Report
Juarez report states Dr. J W Smith American physician for Potosi Mining Co released by Villa rebels after kidnapping last Sunday. El Paso dispatch notes Monson failed contact with bandits who demanded six thousand dollars for Smith and Monson. Smith released at Ortis and believed in Chihuahua City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villista
Juarez
J. W. Smith
Potosi Mining Company
Santa Walalia
Chihuahua
Chihuahua City
Dow
el Paso
Monson
Villa
Dr. Smith
Ortis
British wartime enlistment figures reveal empire totals
London reports 8,654,467 men in the war effort with 4,006,158 from England. White enlistments in the UK and colonies reach 7,120,280 while non white troops beyond 1,524,187 including over a million from India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Empire
War Cabinet
England
United Kingdom
Colonies
Empire
India
Lloyd George pushes for extradition of former Emperor William
Paris dispatch reports Premier Lloyd George will press the peace conference to demand Holland hand over the former Emperor William. He plans to depart Paris soon and wants the action settled before leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Lloyd George
Holland
William
le Journale
Bulgarian Treaty Ready for Bulgarian Plenipotentiaries
The supreme council definitively adopted the Bulgarian treaty today. It will be delivered to Bulgarian plenipotentiaries on Friday in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Supreme Council
Banks and utilities pay one fourth of Brazos County tax
The Brazos county tax rolls for 1919 show banks railroads telephone and telegraph firms contributing just over a quarter of total taxes. Roy Hudspeth will open collection books October 1 after the comptroller’s approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Commissioners Court
Austin
Comptroller’s Department
Roy Hudspeth
C. M. Bethany
Court House
Seealtaipatta
Tobacco men plan organized opposition to anti tobacco crusade
Covington Kentucky September 17 tobacco growers and buyers in Northern Kentucky vow immediate organization to oppose reform efforts by the Anti Tobacco league. W D Spalding of Covington called a meeting and says growers dealers buyers and bankers will join to avert disaster to the tobacco trade Emmett Orr is touring Kentucky counties to back tobacco merchants highlighting recent Georgia tobacco prohibition bills and anti cigarette legislation in several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Kentucky
Anti-Tobacco League
W. D. Spalding
Spalding
Emmett Orr
U. S
General Assembly of
Georgia
Officials silent on U S request to Japan over Kiau Han return
In Washington officials, with President Wilson and Secretary Lansing away, declined to comment on a report that the United States has asked Japan to set a definite date for Kiau Han's return to China. The general impression in official circles is that the report is well founded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
MUM
Wilson
Lansing
United States
Japan
Kiauhan
China
Three New State Banks Open Under Guaranty Plan
The state banking board on September 17 granted certificates of authority to three new state banks. All three banks adopted the guaranty fund plan to protect depositors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
State Banking Board
Sugar price rises in Houston market
Sugar in Houston is selling at 11 1-2 cents per pound, about a half cent higher than two weeks ago, according to the state food administration office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
State Food Administration Office
Death Toll in Texas Hurricane Exceeds 160
Corpus Christi reports 62 dead with 50 at Portland 30 at White Point and 14 at Rockport. The total death count now exceeds 160 as morgue intake rises and bodies arriving are badly decomposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Portland
White Point
Rockport
Mrs Fay Bagnall Safe After Gulf Storm Marks Corpus Christi Toll
Mrs Fay Bagnall is reported safe after a gulf storm devastated Corpus Christi. Mrs E M Driver of this city received the news from Corpus Christi as communications remain difficult due to widespread flooding and anxious relatives flood the state with messages about possible casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Driver
Corpus Christi
Fay Bagnall
Corpus Christi Storm Death Toll Rising and Rescue Efforts
More than seventy hours after the tropical storm and tidal wave struck Corpus Christi and surrounding areas, officials cannot estimate fatalities. Unofficial counts suggest 200 to 300 deaths and damage near fifteen million dollars. Forty seven dead in Corpus Christi, 56 recovered at Portland, eight miles away, with 77 more bodies washing ashore near Nueces Bay. Hundreds volunteer as relief supplies arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Portland
Nueces Bay
Coastal Storm Damage Surpasses 15 Million Across Texas Coast
Corpus Christi reports property losses totaling 15 million dollars across Corpus Christi Aransas Pass Port Aransas Rockport and Port Lavaca with further southern coast damage. Three thousand destitute residents received relief from an emergency San Antonio train led by Major General Dickman as Lieut Col John A Porter assumed district control. Military rule tightened sanitation street clearance and victim searches amid rain and widespread business disruption. Captain March moved to Rockport Aransas Pass and Portland to extend relief efforts.
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Corpus Christi
Aransas Pass
Port Aransas
Rockport
Port Lavaca
Kingsville
San Antonio
Dickman
Southern Department
John A. Porter
Galveston
March
Portland
Governor Hobby to dispatch relief train from Austin
Appeals for provisions and outside aid from Rockport and Port Aransas have been received. A relief train will be dispatched from Austin within ten hours to assist.
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Austin
Rockport
Port Aransas
Hobby
Salvation Army Offers Aid to Corpus Christi Flood Victims
Lieut. Col. George Wood chief southwest division officer of the Salvation Army left Enid for Dallas to offer the organization's help to flood victims in Corpus Christi. He wired Governor Hobby that the southwest division is at the state's disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Okla
George Wood
Southwest Division
Salvation Army
Dallas
Corpus Christi
Hobby
Storm Ravages Rockport and Port Aransas In Harsh Flooding
An appeal from Rockport mayor A. R. Brice describes three feet of water and widespread wreckage with martial law and no food. The tropical hurricane has caused four deaths, destroying Port Aransas harbor and causing heavy homelessness in Aransas Pass.
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Austin
A. R. Brice
Rockport
Port Aransas
Harbor Town
Aransas Pass
Death toll feared to reach hundreds in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi reports a rapidly rising death toll with fears it may exceed all prior estimates. Burial parties scour the countryside, burying victims quickly as identifying remains are no longer expected.
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Corpus Christi
Two Texas Game Wardens Missing After Boat Wreck
Austin reports two deputies of the Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission Joe Williams and Harry Raymond stationed at Aransas Pass are missing. Wreckage of their boats has been located per new information received today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Joe Williams
Harry Raymond
Aransas Pass
Baby on Raft Rescued From Corpus Christi Bay
A 10 month old baby floated on a raft for over two days before rescue near Corpus Christi. The child was alive and in fairly good condition. A second infant, found under an overturned basket, was also recovered with hopes he would float safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Governor weighs state aid for Corpus Christi storm victims
Little Rock ark September 17 governor Brough received a telegram from Corpus Christi mayor appealing for financial assistance for storm sufferers. The governor will likely ask state residents to contribute to a relief fund to forward quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Brough
Corpus Christi
Governors Seek Texas Flood Help From West States
California and Washington governors asked to aid Texas flood district residents in a September 17 message from Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
California
Washington
Waco Businessmen Raise 5000 for Corpus Christi Storm Relief
Waco tenants formed ten teams of three and collected five thousand dollars in a single afternoon to aid storm victims in Corpus Christi. The rapid fundraising reflects local generosity and organized effort by community leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco, Tex
Waco
Corpus Christi
Veterans fund for Atlanta reunion reaches $785 in Houston
The Houston Civil War veterans report a fund of $785 raised to send members to the Atlanta reunion. They must raise $1,715 more by week’s end, and plan to advertise Houston in transit. Their car will feature streamers and banners promoting Houston’s importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Atlanta
Red Cross Dispatches Trains to Hurricane District
The American Red Cross announced last night the dispatch of two special army trains carrying emergency supplies and a large detachment of relief workers to the hurricane stricken area between Brownsville and Corpus Christi Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Washington
American Red Cross
Special Army
Brownsville
Corpus Christi
Tex
Inventory SAP Holdings in Lockhart for 1920 return
Officials of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railway ordered to prepare the road's affairs for return to its owners by January 1, 1920. An inventory of all property has been completed and the transfer back will be a mere formality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SAP Holdings
Lockhart
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
New York Dry Goods Trade Report September
New York September 17 cotton goods steady and trade moderate. Inquiries for export yarns rising. Wool goods steady. Silks delivered irregularly. Jobbers report steady seasonable business.
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New York
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H.C. S
E. T. Rickenbacker
United States Army
Pacific
Hawaii
Villistas
HMS
Kaiser
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Ethany
Arkansas
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