Lusitania Sinking Sparks British American Anger and Loss
Report on the Lusitania disaster details survivors less than seven dozen from the New York departure, with many first class passengers perishing as lifeboats jammed and ships failed to reach the wreck off Kinsale Ireland. The piece notes British and American anger and mentions school program details and a Baby Roll certificate event with modest collection.
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London
New York
Kinsale
Ireland
Lusitania
Delinquent Girls Home Set for Gainesville Texas
The local chairman Mrs. W. G. Gillis reports Cameron contributions for a Texas Delinquent Girls Home, with Gainesville Texas chosen as the ideal site for the necessary institution.
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W. G. Gillis
Cameron
Texas
Gainesville
Children’s Day Exercises at Methodist Church Success
Children’s Day services at the Methodist Church on Sunday morning were reported as a grand success. The event showcased community participation and praise for the program.
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Methodist Church
Community notes on floods and local leaders
E H Reese county commissioner from Rockdale visited Six Mile Creek to plan bridge replacement after the flood. J A Ely reports Brazos River floods wiped out crops on his bottom farm. Col T H Henderson says crops and property damaged on his Little River plantation and plans to replant. The Beard opposition to Carter resolution is praised as commendable graft opposition. Gauge Guide.
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E. H. Reese
Rockdale
Six Mile Creek
J. A. Ely
Brazos
Ely
Col
T. H. Henderson
Cameron
Hanover
Col. Henderson
C. M. Beard
Carter
Milam County
Little George Bollinger Dies at Six Months
The family of Mr and Mrs George Bollinger mourns the death of their six month old son George Gilbert Jr who fell ill three weeks ago with whooping cough while visiting relatives across the Little River floods kept them away from home. Pneumonia developed and despite care the child died Friday night near the City Park residence. Rev W J Milton conducted the funeral Saturday afternoon and burial was in Oak Hill cemetery. The Herald and friends extend sympathy.
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George Bollinger
George Gilbert, Jr
Little River
City Park
W. J. Milton
Oak Hill Cemetery
Herald
Crook Visitor from Jane Prairie at Cameron Area
Mr. H. B. Crook of Jane Prairie visited Cameron on Friday, brief repost notes indicate a social call and local arrival details.
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H. B. Crook
Jane Praiom
Week at the Court House recounts docket and deeds
The column lists criminal verdicts with two year sentences for thefts and a hung jury on arson. It also notes marriage licenses issued this week and several real estate filings in Cameron and Davilla, including lots and acres across Milam County.
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Court House
Cameron
H. L. Harris
I. N
Six Turkish Transports Sunk Off Bosporus and Mamora
A dispatch from Athens to Havas reports six Turkish transports sunk by Russians off the Bosporus and two more sunk in the Sea of Mamora. Turkish army moves from Adrianople toward Midia on the Black Sea coast.
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Paris
Constantinople
Athens
Havas
Bosporus
Mamora
Adrianople
Midia
Black Sea
Train Delayed After Wreck Near Coaldale
The Tango train due at Cameron at 8 33 a m was an hour late Thursday after a wreck at Coaldale between Cameron and Milano. A flat car loaded with lumber and a box car jumped the track and damaged the line for miles. Passengers in the rear coaches felt a slight shock but no injuries were reported amid the high speed crash. Local farmer described sparks as trucks flew along the damaged track.
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Cameron
Coaldale
Milano
Buckholts Farmer Sees Setbacks but Sees June Corn Favor
Ben West of Buckholts spoke on Friday about local conditions. He said farmers face setbacks but expect enough income to work plenty of June corn, and that any needed help will be available for harvest.
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Ben West
Buckholts
Sad stories of survivors from Lusitania sinking
Queenstown May 10 1915. A scatter of flotsam marks the Lusitania grave as 149 of 1200 perished. Of the 645 survivors, many are housed in hotels and hospitals. two groups left for Dublin by rail bound for Holy Head, with some injuries so serious more deaths are anticipated.
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Queenstown
Queenstown Harbor
Dublin
Holy Head
Commencement Week At Cameron Public School Schedule
The Cameron Public School announces a week of events starting Wednesday May 26 and 27 with the musical department presenting instrumental and vocal entertainments at 8:30 PM under teachers Bonnie Brougher Earle Lankford and Mary Henderson. On Friday May 28 the Grammar and Primary children will perform a program of entertainment.
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Cameron Public School
Bonnie Brougher
Earle Lankford
Mary Henderson
Commencement Exercises Set for 1915 Graduating Class
The 1915 graduating class of forty pupils will hold commencement at the auditorium. Rev J B Witherspoon of the Baptist Theological Seminary Ft Worth will deliver the Bacca laureate sermon Sunday May 30. Hon Tom Connelly of Marlin will give the class address Monday May 31.
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J. B. Witherspoon
of the Baptist Theological Seminary
Ft. Worth
Texas
Tom Connelly
Marlin
Cameron Boys Win State Tennis Championship Over Wichita Falls
Cameron High School defeated Wichita Falls High School 8-6 in a dramatic final to claim the state title. Delbert Childress and Claud Triggs starred, delivering a 6-4, 2-6, 6-3, 8-6 victory in a match played at the University of Texas under the Inter scholastic league.
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University of Texas
Cameron High School
Wichita Falls High School
Cameron
Delbert Childress
Claud Triggs
Childress
Triggs
Wichita Falls
Falls
Rural Relief Following Flood Devastation Reported
The surrounding country suffers as farmers endure heavy flood damage. T. S. Henderson of Cameron visited the Stotts farm Saturday night. Miss Meadie Cox is ill this week. Perry Stotts and Francis traveled to Cameron on business. Mr. and Mrs. Abb Stewart visited Cameron. A Friday night dance at Lonie G's delighted the young folks. Farm hands replanting the crop prompted Mr. and Mrs. Stotts to serve ice cream and angel food cake Sunday evening.
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T. S. Henderson
Cameron
Stotts
Meadie Cox
Perry Stotts
Brother Francis
Abb. Stewart
Lonie G’s
Mrs. Stotts
Darkies
Cameron Boys Hold Splendid Interscho Track and Debating Years
Cameron students posted strong showings in interscholastic track and debating contests. Lee Sens earned state honors in races and jumps. Childress and Triggs won tennis championships. Debating team reached district prominence and second in the state contest, narrowly trailing Weatherford. Floyd Davis, visiting from Dallas, returned home.
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Cameron
Lee Sens
Childress
Triggs
Persons
Green and Howell
Weatherford
San Antonio
Attempt to Kill President Garza in Mexican Capital
Troops led by General Barona attempted to kill Roque Gonzalez Garza in Mexico City at the Hotel Lascurain. Clashes left 13 dead and multiple wounded as Barona’s forces retreated after fighting Garza loyalists. General Zapata’s forces reportedly dominate south of the capital amid a broader convention dispute.
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Washington
Roque Gonzales Garza
Mexico
Batona
Mexico City
Mexi
Barona
Zapata
Garza
Alameda
General Garza
General Estrada
War Department
Zapatelas
Six young women win spots in Minitra Frances Willard contest
Six entrants were named by a judge committee for the Minitra contest on Frances Willard temperance work with a $25 prize. The winner will be chosen at a public school event where the six finalists will read their orations. The contest was postponed due to Mikado rehearsals. Finalists include Frances MacLaran Waco Lois Upshaw Dallas Mary Edna Boothe Eagle Lake Cleantha Copass San Marcos Estelle Coleman Cameron and Landis Barton Waco tied for fifth.
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Frances Willard
Frances MacLaran
Waco
Lois Upshaw
Dallas
Mary Edna Boothe
Eagle Lake
Cleantha Copass
San Marcos
Estelle Coleman
Cameron
Landis Barton
Baylor
Odie Minitra
Dawson
Morning News
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Jess Marshal
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C. T. Gibbs
Claud Sprowl
R. M. Beard
W. W. Kyle
Wm. Russell
T. J. Scott
J. S. Allday
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Tinnie Burnet
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Truly Smith
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Nettie Gambill
Ernest Rohlock
Mary Semacik
J. L. Pruett
T. J
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A. L. Harris
I. N. Robinson
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Thorndale
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Otto Gavenda
de Pena
W. J. Robertson
T. K. Wilson
G. W. Keen
W. W. J Pruett
M. Davilla League
Frank S. Slovak
Thos. Machalek
J. A. de Pena
Ed Tomkins
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