German American Alliance threatened with charter revocation
Members of the State affiliated with the National German American Alliance defended the group as loyal while a Senate sub committee heard a bill by Senator King to revoke the charter of the alliance and wind up its state organizations. Officials in New York and Philadelphia repudiated organizer statements amid disputed utterances.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
National-American Alliance
Senate
King
Theosalro
New York
New York State Alliance
Utterangers
Dr. &.Delphia
Tormetoes
Decorations for bravery ordered by War Office
The War Department announced new decorations and insignia for American soldiers including the Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal War Service Chevrons and Wound Chevrons Women are eligible for cross and medals The cross is retroactive to April 6 1917 Bronze DSM honors exceptionally meritorious service in wartime War service chevrons denote six months in advancing zones worn on the left sleeve Wound chevrons on the right sleeve for wounds needing medical attention No one earns more than one cross or medal but extra citations allow bronze leaves on ribbons Silver stars mark additional gallantry citations
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
Tex as tl rot i
Tex as tl rot i appears to be garbled output containing no clear news item or identifiable entities. The readable fragments do not present a coherent event, people, places, or organizations to summarize into a proper two-line record.
Mail Order House Held Unfair By Federal Board
Federal Trade Commission charges Sears Roebuck & Co. with unfair methods of competition. The complaint alleges loss leaders on sugar sold at 3 to 4 cents a pound only when large grocery purchases accompany them to boost overall profits. The filing seeks remedial action against the Chicago firm in federal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Board
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Sears Roebuck & Co
Chicago
Federal Trade Commission
Sears Roebuck
Wanted sacks buy oats bran and wood sacks
Cameron advertises purchase of sacks including oat and bran sacks and any kind of wood sacks. seeks ears of oats and sacks, with sale date in August. employees, customers, and suppliers are asked to contact the Cameron listing for arrangements.
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Cameron
American resolve and patriotism in times of need
A fragmented quotation extols national unity and government effort during hardship, urging steadfast labor, price control, and personal character. It lauds the President and calls for sacrifice and a strong, unselfish spirit as essential to the nation’s endurance.
Statewide Prohibition Passes House in Texas
Texas house approves statewide prohibition in rapid session. The measure, amended from the looney bill, faced three minor amendments but passed by viva voce vote. Governor Hobby’s stance unclear as Senate action awaits. leaders expect possible signing into law. Austin, Texas.
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Tex
Lease of Representatives
R. Ke, Spencer
Frita Smith
W H. Bledsoe
Hobby
Senate
Prohibition
Austin
Ratification Filed For Prohibition Amendment
Texas dated March 5 reports a joint resolution to ratify the prohibition amendment to the Federal Constitution was filed in the office of the Secretary of State. The governor’s approval is not required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex
Austin
Hats and Trimming Arrive at Louis Herbort
A fine selection of modern spring hats for ladies and trimming articles have arrived at Louis Herbort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Herbort
Boston bakery list from Meal and Ways of Agriculture bulletin
A condensed listing details hot breads and baked goods such as brown bread hotcakes muffins and biscuits. It references recipes in Meal as a Food and Ways of A Department of Agriculture Bulletin 565 and mentions corn meal polenta tamales and dumplings.
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Boston
Department of Agriculture
British shipping losses mount as mines and torpedoes strike
London reports 18 British merchant ships sunk last week by mine or submarine, including vessels over 1,600 tons. six ships under that tonnage also lost. Arrivals at ports total 2,015 with 2,209 ships attacked, while Belfast confirms the liner Calgarian torpedoed off the Irish coast with four crew rescued. The Calgarian, 17,515 tons, built Glasgow 1914, served as an auxiliary cruiser for convoy duty.
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Associated Press
London
Admiralty
United
King
Pierehaeek
Howsum
Belfast
Ireland
Sat
Calgarian
An Calcarian
Allan
Glasgow
New Yorker Chosen to Lead Reorganized War Industries Board
President Wilson announces reorganization of the War Industries Board with Bernard M. Baruch of New York named chairman. Board gains power to determine priority deliveries for U S government and allies, coordinate and anticipate needs, and advise on prices while retaining advisory status. The president envisions the chairman as the general eye over supply departments in industry.
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iBy Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Industries Board
Bernard M. Baruch
New York
Wilson
United States
Board
Andit
Ing Tde
Shall We See It Through Or Quit The Liberty Loans Campaign
The piece urges continued support for Liberty Loans despite hardship. It frames the war effort as a test of national resolve, noting prior loans and warning the German government’s increasing demands. It appeals to sacrifice, duty, and unity to fund the war effort through subscriptions and avoid waning public commitment.
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Ater
Liberty Lean
Dry zones around naval training stations stated
Five mile dry zones around eight permanent naval training stations and camps are ordered under selective service authority. Liquor sale or gift is forbidden within five miles of Great Lakes Training Station near Chicago and the Norfolk Hamp ton Roads Mare Island Quantico Port Royal stations, with private-home serving to family or guests exempted.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Daniels
Great Lakes
Chicago
Norfolk
Hampton Roads
Mare Island
Cal
Quantico
Port Royal
Fishing Tackle Store Ad Promises Wide Selection
A local ad touts a most complete line of fishing tackle of all kinds. It invites customers to call and visit for a big assortment and to see the stock in person.
Two June men arrested in San Antonio linked to major thefts
Police say the arrests by Captain Carruthers' detectives target a prolific theft ring that operated in San Antonio for weeks. Federal authorities hold the men on charges of possessing government property valued at about 3500 dollars, including an army truck wagon and numerous items such as suits, blankets, cases, casings, tubes, stoves, and a warehouse truck.
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San Antonio
Lunder
Carruthers
Carruthe
A. Express
Groesbeck Man Killed In Thornton Shooting
Groesbeck, Tex March 5 Job Wumberly about 50 was shot and killed on Thornton streets Sunday with an automatic pistol. Amos Smythe of Thornton was arrested and granted bail of 1200 after an examining trial before Justice J A Tucker. Wimberly leaves several children and a son serving as a soldier at Camp Bowie.
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Groesbeck
Tex
Job Wumberly
Thornton
Amos Smythe
J. A. Tucker
Wimberly
Bowie
Bryan Leads World’s Largest Prohibition Federation
Chicago March 9 The National Dry Federation was launched as William Jennings Bryan accepted the presidency. The group includes thirty organizations from civic life across creeds parties races and occupations, all favoring prohibition of the liquor traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
National Dry Federation
Hog Island scale sparks Senate clash on graft claims
International News Service reports Dwight P. Robinson says public criticism of extravagance undermines morale and hampers work at Hog Island Shipyard. Senator Vardaman counters that dissatisfaction stems from graft concerns. Committee seeks contracts from other yards to compare conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Can International Corporation
Fletcher
Shipping Board
Hog Island
Commerce Cann Ring
Ameri- Shipbuilding
Wanted neat girl for general house work
Wanted neat girl for general house work German preferred good wages to right party i phone.
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Ford
Louis Kott & Co
Ford Sales
WAR Office
Corr
Serve the Cause of Freedom
U.S. Food Administration
Ernst Schmidt & Sons
F. W. Arbelger
Bain Wagons
Deering
H.C
I. Sdstogees
Moline Universal
J. l. Co
Moline Goods
Threshing Machine Co
Canton
France
England
Italy
Providence
America
Brong
New Yorker
Reorganized War Industries Board
NEW Dry Bryan Federation
Daylight
Barrier-Maier Co
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