Russian Democratic Congress Will Form Premier Kerensky
In Petrograd on September 27 the temporary government committee ordered Premier Kerensky and General Verkovsky to appear before the democratic congress convening tomorrow. General Tigherenissoff appointed commander in chief of the northern front and General Velostichenko takes over the southwestern front.
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Russian Democratic Congress
Kerensky
Associated Press
Petrograd
Committee of the
Verkovsky
Democratic Congress
Tigherenissoff
Northern Front
Velostichenko
Southwestern Front
Fire Prevention Day Proclaimed Here by Governor Hobby
Fire officials in Bryan announce Governor Hobby’s proclamation designating October 9 as Fire Prevention Day. Citizens are urged to remove fire hazards in homes and businesses to conserve resources and protect wartime production. Mayor Lawrence asks public aid to observe the day citywide.
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John Daly, Jr
C. B. Jenkins
Bryan
Lawrence
Open Letter to Judge V. B. Hudson
A 1917 Bryan Texas political ad urges Judge V. B. Hudson to declare a stance on Prohibition. The Brazos Local Option Committee asks why he shifted from pro to anti and to publicly explain his reasons at length. The letter frames voting as a moral and social choice amid local controversy.
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Bryan
Tex
V. B. Hudson
Texas
Bryan Daily Eagle
Hudson
Brazos County
Kyovo
John H. Crocker
Harris County
Iie
Judge Hudson
Brazos
Stockholm election results show mixed parliamentary gains
Returns from the second parliamentary division in Stockholm show four socialists, one liberal and three conservatives elected.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Unsettled Weather With Showers Across Plains and West
Tonight's forecast shows unsettled conditions with showers and cooler air. Showers reported across Oklahoma Panhandle and the central plains, with Durango Colorado recording 28 degrees indicating unusually cold northwest conditions.
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Oklahoma
Panhandle
Middle West
Durango
Colo
Plans to wreck US munitions plants halted by raids
New York reports government raids arrested more than one hundred Germans and sympathizers planning sabotage of machinery at American munitions plants. Several suspects were connected to navy yard contracts and munition work.
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Associated Press
New York
America
Navy Yard
Seaplane Bombardment Reported on German Posts in Belgium
British seaplanes dropped bombs on German military establishments in Belgium Tuesday night, according to an official announcement from London dated Sept 27. Details on targets and results were not immediately released.
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Associated Press
London
Belgium
Bernstorff Advised Of Sub Warfare Plan
State Department confirms Count von Bernstorff knew of Germany’s plan for unrestricted submarine warfare before seeking funds on January 22 1917. Secretary Lansing said Bernstorff learned of the policy by January 19 after reading the Zimmerman telegram.
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Washington
Count von Bernstorff
Congress
State Department
Lansing
Count von Lernstorff
Department of State
County Seinstorff
Zimmerman
von Eeghhardt
Mexico
United States of America
Bernstorff
Berlin
Franklin High Visits Bryan High for Season Opener
Franklin High will visit Bryan High for a football game described as the first of the season. The venue is Bryan Baptist Academy grounds with a 4 30 kickoff. Admission price details are withheld and will appear in the ads.
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Franklin High School
Norrow
Bryan High School
Bryan Baptist Academy
Mexico May Break Off With Germany
A Mexican business figure predicts Mexico will sever relations with Germany following similar actions by Argentina Peru Uruguay and Paraguay. Indications cited include suppression of anti-American papers in Mexico and shifts in Obregon and Marquina positions, plus a loan request seen as signaling attitude toward the United States and the allies.
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el Paso
Mexico
Argentina
Peru
Uruguay
Paraguay
Germany
Alvaro Obregon
Francisco Marguia
Postpone Delinquent Tax Suits Till 1919
Austin Sept 27 A bill in both houses would prohibit instituting suits to collect delinquent taxes until after January 31, 1919. The moratorium affects all Texas cities and counties and would require thousands of pending suits to be continued into 1919 due to war conditions.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Seattle Labor Adjustment Board Heads West for Coast Strike
The Government Ship Building Labor Adjustment Board 10 leaves Sept to Seattle to study the Pacific coast strike. In Norfolk on Sept 27 striking naval yard mechanics return to work after agreeing to arbitration of grievances.
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Labor Adjustment Board
Seattle
Associated Press
Washington
Government Ship Building Labor Adjustment Board
Pacific Coast
Norfolk
Navy Yard
Japanese Flag Is Placed With Allies For Mission
In New York on September 27 the Japanese flag stood beside American and allied flags to honor the visiting Japanese mission, marking the ceremonial display.
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Associated Press
New York
British Crops Fine and Germany's Poor
An official statement from the food production department reports reassure British harvest prospects. It contrasts with German outlooks, noting crops are very poor in the empire and likely to yield a disastrous central European harvest due to severe weather.
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Associated Press
London
Food Production Department
British Isles
England
Germany
German Empire
Europe
Cotton Receipts in Bryan Term City Three Warehouses
Up to noon today Brick warehouse reported 2095 bales, Lawrence 2629, Union 1585, totaling 6309. Middling cotton price stood at 231-4.
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City of
Bryan
Lawrence
Union
Iron workers strike in Bay Area settled after 10 day halt
San Francisco officials report the wage dispute involving 25 000 iron workers and other mechanics in the bay region is resolved. The council says the strike halted work for ten days on one eighth of the government's ship building contracts.
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San Francisco
San Francisco Bay Region
The
Iron Trades Council
Georgetown Motorist Killed in River Accident
Georgetown, Sept 27. Joe Ischy a local businessman died when his car struck the South San Gabriel river bridge Wednesday night. He was alone in the vehicle at the time of the fatal crash.
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Georgetown
Joe Ischy
San Gabriel River
Ischy
Texans to Enter West Point Exam Next March
WashingtonSept 27 The following Texas young men are certified to take the entrance examination for West Point in March: William H Hill Waco Frank Collins Spur Paul Morrison first alternate Sanger Fred Koch second alternate Quanah.
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Washington
Texas
West Point
William H. Hill
Waco
Frank Collins
Spur
Paul Morrison
Sanger
Fred Koch
Quanah
Seed Wheat Price Set at Fifteen Percent Above Government Rate
Sherman reports the milling division of the United States Food Administration has announced seed wheat may be sold at a maximum price fifteen percent above the government rate. This information came to light on Wednesday.
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Sherman
United States Food Administration
Wentworth Sunk by Submarine Off French Coast
Atlantic port dispatch reports the British steamship Wentworth sunk by a submarine near the French coast on September 27. All aboard were saved. About fifty crew members were onboard. London confirms Lieut. General Bridges lost a leg in action.
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Associated Press
Atlantic Port
Wentworth
London
Bridges
French Repel German Attacks on Chemin-Deschames Front
Paris reports French forces repulsed two German attacks along the Chemin-Deschames line last night with heavy German losses.
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Associated Press
Paris
Chemin-Deschames
French Steamers Losses Record Weekly Sinkings
Paris reports seven steamers exceeding 1600 tons and five smaller vessels sunk in the week ending September 23, underscoring continued maritime dangers and wartime disruption on French shipping lanes.
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Associated Press
Paris
Italian steam er sinks with six sailing vessels
Rome reports the sinking of one Italian steamship and six sailing vessels during the past week, indicating significant maritime losses for Italy.
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Associated Press
Rome
British Hold Line After Severe Ypres Front Fighting
Fighting yesterday afternoon and evening along the Ypres front was highly intense. German assaults occurred four times but were repelled by British forces.
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Associated Press
London
Ypres
Pink Boll Worm Danger Is Passed Near Hearne Texas
Washington reports after two weeks of work the government says there is no longer danger that the pink boll worm will become established near Hearne Texas.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hearne
Texas
Hobby Declines Additional Oath for Governor Seat
Auto. Sept. 27. It has been decided that no extra oath will be given to Governor Hobby as another oath is unnecessary for him to hold the governor chair.
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Associated Press Auto
Hobby
Danish Army Cuts Size Again On Financial Grounds
The Danish government orders another reduction in the standing army citing financial reasons and reduced discipline. At the war’s start Denmark called up 57,500, later lowering to 25,000, with a further cut of about 25 percent approved by all parties except Conservatives who fear neutrality risks.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Texas Senate Fails Repeal Bills On Three Reading Rule
Austin Sept 27 The senate could not pass the repeal bills for West Texas and Junior A M acts due to lacking a two thirds majority to suspend the constitutional three reading requirement.
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Associated Press
Austis
Senate
West Texas
Heflin Slush Fund Probe Gains Momentum in Congress
Washington reports a congressional probe of Representative Heflin over a fifty thousand dollar Bernstorf slush fund as Heflin testifies before the House Rules Committee amid mounting demands for action.
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Associated Press
Washington
Heflin
Bernstorf
House Rules Committee
House Approves Coe Bill for Probe Expenses
Austin action reports the house passing the Coe bill funding the investigation committee. The measure awaits senate action.
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HOUSE
Associated Press
Austin
Coe
Senate
Cereal and green crop acreage surges in Ireland
Ireland reports a major expansion in cereal and green crops this year, reversing last year’s declines. Oats lead with 1,464,000 acres, potato area rises to 709,000, and total cereals and green crops plus flax and fruit reach 3,028,600 acres, up 26 percent.
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Dublin
Irish Department of Agriculture
Connaught
Lister
Ireland
Hobby's Land Lien Law Endorsed by Statewide Support
Acting Governor W. P. Hobby moves to empower Texas to transfer liens on public lands to federal farm loan banks or similar corporations so purchasers can borrow for land improvements. The measure passed the house and awaits Senate action amid broad endorsements from the panhandle and other regions.
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Austin
Panhandle
W. P. Hobby
Russian War Expenses Reach Forty One Million Rubles
The Associated Press reports from Petrograd that Russian war expenses up to September totaled forty one million rubles.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Red Cross Market to Fill Sunday Dinners in Brazos County
Sunday dinner menus will be stocked at the Red Cross market in the Wagner building with items donated by county women. The sale supports the county Red Cross drive and farm clubs will exhibit for judging to earn a Dallas fair berth. Local tamales sausages eggs and baked goods join vegetables and preserves as sale offerings.
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RED Cross
Wagner
Dallas
Red Cross Ladies of
County
Bryan
Brazos County
Hurricane to strike east of Louisiana this week
Washington reports the hurricane was 150 miles southeast of the Mississippi mouth this morning and is expected to hit between Pensacola and eastern Louisiana tonight or tomorrow morning.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mississippi River
Pensacola
Louisiaina
Michaels Will Talk Peace To Committee In Confidence
Copenhagen reports Chancellor Michaels will not address the reichstag session but will offer an additional explanation of peace questions in a confidential meeting of the ways and means committee.
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Bv Assecisien Press
Copenhagen
Michaels
Ways and Means Committee
War Standardizing Englands Railroads
An overview of Britain's wartime rail transport efforts, detailing standardization under government control, platform upgrades for troop loading, and the efficiency of troop movements. It notes Briand's remark on unseen English work and cites figures on early war troop moves and railway capacity.
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London
Department of Railway Transport
Aristide Briand
France
Britain
War Board
England
Switchmen Strike Shuts EJ&E Rail Yard in Gary
About 700 to 800 EJ&E railroad switchmen failed to report for work in Gary Indiana this morning. United States Steel plant operations are curtailed as the strike disrupts freight flow controlled by the EJ&E line.
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Associated Press
Gary
Ind
Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad
United States Steel Corporation
Two Dallas Moving Picture Shows Burn in Early Morning
Fire in downtown Dallas destroyed two moving picture theaters and a grocery store. The flames caused about 200000 dollars in losses. Authorities reported the fires started in the early hours at the heart of the city.
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Dallas
Associated Press
Turkish Minister Confers With Hindenburg in Berlin
Amsterdam Sept 27 Berlin dispatches say Enver Pasha Turkish minister arrived at German great headquarters Tuesday evening. He conferred with Generals Hindenburg and Ludendorff on military and political questions.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Berlin
Enver Pasha
Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Investigation of Houston draft board questioned by governor
Washington report details Governor Hobby to investigate Houston district board on charges it rigidly enforces exemptions. Congressman Mansfield cites petitions from Colorado county, Colu mbus Texas, claiming dependents left in hardship. Mansfield seeks presidential appeals beyond agricultural and industrial exemptions and urges passage of his amendment to restore selective draft aims. He plans to speak at Yoakum fair October 4 before returning to Texas Friday.
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Mansfield
General Crowder
Hobby
Colorado County
Columbus
Texas
Houston
Wilson
Representative Mansfield
House
Dent
Congress
Houston District Board
Houston Board
Washington
Yoakum Fair
Confederate pensions payment set at 18 dollars per quarter
Commissioner J C Jones announced a quarterly conference pension of 18 dollars for each quarter to be paid on November 30, 1917 and February 28, 1918 in Austin.
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Austin
J. C. Jones
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Provisional Committee
Uncle Sam
Franklins
Bryan High
Bryan Cotton Market
Wentwonit
Gen. Bridges
Bernstoref Slush Fund Investigation
Tees
Harvey
EB. Peters
Rock Prairie
Joe Atkins
Macy
Ora Lewis
Independence
Byars
Edge
John Thompson
Tabor
Mary Locke
Prospect
Jack Tobias
Reliance
Essie Shealy
Union Hui
Ed Horlick
Swetana
Frank Kadurka
Wellborn
John Hensarling
Kurten
Olivia Suber
College
Alice Kyle
Cottonwood
Drummond
Louisiana
Weather Bureau
Michaelis
Turktoh
Houston Direct Draft Exemption Board
Crowder
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