Dam Break Damages North Texas Farm Area and Rail Lines
A dam break on the Price River Irrigation system in Gooseberry Creek caused extensive damage across the Price River Valley, washing out miles of track and many bridges. Rail coal mines in Carbon County face prolonged shutdowns, threatening thousands of jobs, while residents fled to canyon edges. Mexican government removes import duties July through December, boosting competition with U.S. refiners as fuel prices rise. A moral urging Texans to plant fall crops follows, with guidance on seed and drought resilience.
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Exemption Boards Detail New War Service Rules
Washington June 27 The War Department spelled out how local exemption boards will operate under the selective service act. Civilian doctors will judge physical fitness for service and dependency factors will be weighed to decide exemptions. Married men are not exempt as a class. religious belief exemptions may exist but are tied to broader criteria. Local boards may suggest occupational exemptions while the importance of a given profession varies by circumstance.
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Max Bi
U S Aircraft Experts Reach England for Study Mission
Washington June safe arrival at a British port of about 125 aircraft experts sent by the Aircraft Production Board to study European aircraft design and manufacture. The delegation includes specialists in legal, manufacturing, designing, engineering, military and naval fields.
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Washington, D. C
Aircraft Production Board
Pershing's soldiers land in France first time
Report from a French seaport dated June describes Pershing's troops arriving in large numbers over seas with no losses, marching ashore to cheers. General William Sibert commands the camp near the port, with Pershing expected to arrive from Paris the next day. Regulars and Marines form the force amid rumors of supply lines and final preparations.
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Pershing
William L.sibert
Paris
Five foreign firms win Texas business permits
Austin June 27 Five foreign corporations with total capital 114 010 000 were granted permits to do business in Texas by the Secretary of State. Leading the list is Swift & Co Chicago with 100 000 000 capital and Texas headquarters in Fort Worth. The Sanitary Manufacturing Co Cher sey City N J with 10 000 000 capital will base stock in San Antonio. Other firms include Empire Petroleum Dover Del 2 206 000 capital with Austin HQ Empire Gasoline Dover Del 2 000 000 capital with Austin HQ Buick and Motor Co of Flint Mich 10 000 capital with Dallas HQ.
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Tex
Texas
Swift & Co
Chicago
Fort Worth
Sanitary Manufacturing Company
Chersey City
Antonio
Empire Petroleum Company
Dover
Del
Empire Gasoline Company
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Flint
Mich
Pexas Capital
Dathas
War Department estimates 50,000 short of recruiting goal
Washington June 27 War Department officials say after three days of recruiting week the regular army remains more than 50,000 short of the 70 000 volunteers target. Several states report low or zero recruits with Nevada over its quota by a wide margin and Vermont far behind. Local poultry ad follows.
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Naa
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Texas
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Tennessee
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Arkansas
Skull Fractured in Auto Accident at Fort Sam Houston
Sam Alexander chief clerk of the Post Quartermaster Department at Fort Sam Houston was severely injured in an auto crash at Grayson and Palmetto Streets. His car overturned after collision with a Dodge roadster driven by Frank Majeski whose vehicle bore U.S. number 5. Majeski faced reckless driving charges. Alexander, rushed to Life Hospital, underwent surgery as doctors reported a fractured skull and a depressed fracture. His nine years of service in the department were noted.
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Texas
Sam Alexander
Post Quartermaster Department
Fort Sam Houston
Grayson
Palmetto Streets
Alexander
U.S. A
Frank Majeski
Majeski
Life Hospital
Better Roads and the Call for Good Roads Progress
The piece argues that better roads improve homes and neighborly relations and urges learning from historic roadmaking. It questions whether modern builders can match or exceed past roads, stressing the value of applying proven lessons to create superior thoroughfares.
Aged Man Shot and Beaten Near Coryell City
Coryell City in Coryell County near the Bell County line reports John Culp an elderly settler shot through the mouth with a pistol and beaten with a weapon. His condition described as critical. David Trout, son of the wounded man, is held.
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Tex
Coryell City
Coryell County
Bell County
John Culp
David Trout
Miners Strike Spreads in Copper District
Bisbee Arizona June 27 members of the Metal Mine Workers Union are striking in the Warren district after copper companies refused to meet with the union or consider its demands. The strike affects Copper Queen Calumet and Arizona Shattuck Arizona Copper properties.
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Ooo
Metal Mine Workers’ Union
Calumet
Arizona
Shattneck Arizona
Warren
Begin Recruiting British Subjects for Army Enlistment
Recruiting of British subjects for both branches of service starts today at the United States Army Recruiting Station in San Antonio. Sergeant Crabtree, authorized by Adjutant General H. P. McCain, will conduct enlistment of full applicants qualified as men are for the U S Army at room 300 Swearingen McCraw Building near East Houston and Alamo Streets.
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San Antonio
Crabtree
H. P. Mc Cain
Two Men Held In Charge Of Assault In Dallas
Dallas, June 27. Walter Stephenson and Leonard Dodd, two white men, are charged with criminally assaulting Miss Florence Alcott after abducting her from an automobile Monday night. EK J. Savage was attacked and injured. Mr. and Mrs. D. E. House aided in rescuing the girl. She identified the suspects today. district attorney Mike A Lively said indictments will be sought and the death penalty may be requested at trial. The assault is described as one of Dallas County's brutal acts.
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Dallas
Texas
Walter Stephenson
Leonard Dodd
Florence
D. E. House
Stephenson
Dodd
House
Mike A Lively
Villa Threatens Juarez Advancement From Ahumada
Francisco Villa was at Villa Ahumada with about 1500 men and moving toward Juarez, government agents said tonight. Juarez residents fear he may attempt to capture the border town.
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el Paso
Tex
Francisco Villa
Villa Ahumada
Juarez
Latin America to Hold Peace Congress in Buenos Aires
A Mexican minister says Latin American nations except Cuba and Panama have accepted Argentina’s invitation to a Latin American Peace Congress in Buenos Aires. Mexico has accepted. date not fixed but urgent efforts are under way to hold it soon to seek a path to world peace.
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Mexico
Cuba
Panama
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Special Session of Legislature Planned in Texas
Information from sources close to Governor Ferguson indicates he plans a special session to investigate the university appropriations veto and address other issues. The move follows public demand and would convene the Legislature in Austin.
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Austin
Texas
Ferguson
Sensation over Mesopotamia inquiry report in English press
London commentary portrays the Megapotamia expedition report as a top news sensation. Editorials reproach officials, demand dismissals, and condemn indigo command laxities. The Times blames military advisers and centralized Indian army control, while overall approval grows for publishing the truth.
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London
Indigo Command
anti-Asquith
Germany
Atempt
Messines
Prices on flour marked down in mixed market
Chicago reports mixed grain and wheat futures with downfling flour prices at 15.50 per barrel and new wheat varying by market. Sw shares note deliveries at 108 while old-wheat flour sales and hog product demand show strength, with ribs leading the provisions market. Farmers Produce Co. notes freight rate effects and lingering market volatility.
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Arket
Chicau
Southwestern Minners
E.vances
Blue Bug Killer Sold by Keidel and Kalle
An advertisement promotes Martin's Wonder Blue Bug Killer. It claims effective pest control and promises customer satisfaction with a money back guarantee. The seller is Keidel & Kalle.
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Keidel & Kalle
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