Prohibition Action Halted by New York Assembly
Albany N Y March 20 The New York Assembly voted 110 to 35 to deter action on all pending prohibition bills The move effectively kills proposals to ratify the Federal prohibitory amendment or to hold a state wide referendum Unless one of these passes in the Senate the calendar remains pending Tonight the Senate shows only 22 pro ratification votes of the 26 needed for passage casting a pessimistic tone All phases of the ratification question are set for discussion and action in the Senate tomorrow.
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Albany
N. Y
New York Assembly
Senate
Yorktown Man Injured as Wagon Wheel Amputation
Yorktown Tex March 20 Frank Johnson a Cabeza neighborhood farmer was seriously hurt last night when his frightened team ran away throwing him from the wagon a wheel passed over him cutting off an ear and breaking his lower jaw in three places He was taken to the local hospital and is expected to recover.
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Yorktown
Tex
Frank Johnson
Cabeza
Mr. Johnson
Medina Lake Fishing Prohibited March to May by New Law
A legal opinion states Chapter 12 of the Thirty-fifth Legislature makes it a misdemeanor to fish for crappie or bass in public waters near Medina Lake from March 1 to May 1. Violations carry fines up to 100 dollars per fish, with a six inch minimum length rule. Red Cross branches are instructed to send monthly member lists and names by the 7th.
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Medina Lake
William H. Furlong
Furlong
Arnold
Medina
Gillespie County
The
American Red Cross
Russia and the War in a Bolshevik View
The Associated Press filed from Moscow on March 19 noting unchanged entente relations. Bolshevik Foreign Minister Ticherin said warmer ties with the United States are forming and commented on President Wilson’s message. Trotsky denied claims of armed Austro German prisoners in Siberia and European Russia. Lenine seeks no coalition with Socialist parties. In Copenhagen Hertling warned against premature peace but vowed continued sacrifices and faith in Germany’s just cause.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Russia
M. Ticherin
United States
Wilson
America
Leon Trotzky
Irktusk
Chita
Siberian
European
Lenine
Copenhagen
Germany
Count von Hertling
Reichstag
American Artillery Uses Gas Shells on Toul Front
From the French Front report that American artillery on the Toul front heavily attacked German positions with gas shells over the past day. Four attacks were launched and the enemy was silenced, indicating the shells achieved their aim. A German plane dropped a red rocket at night, then American anti-aircraft shrapnel forced it back toward its lines.
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Associated Press
France
Toul
Berlin Claims Twenty Three Planes
Berlin reports heavy fighting on the western front with multiple raids and artillery duels. The official note says twenty three enemy airplanes and two captive balloons were shot down yesterday in aerial battles and by ground fire.
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Associated Press
Berlin
London
Army
Westen Front
Aviator Falls to Paved Street in Waco Cadet Unharmed
In Waco Texas on March 20 a Rich Field cadet fell about 500 feet onto a paved street, wrecking his aircraft. The machine was almost destroyed but the cadet escaped with no injuries. The cadet’s name was not released.
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Waco
Tex
Man finds wife dead in Texas farm home
Edgar Hanzelka returns to his Weimar area home and finds his wife killed by a shotgun blast, the baby nearby in a pitiful scene. The inquest ruled mental aberration as the cause, with no sign of foul play. The couple’s three year old daughter and a three month old infant were present during the tragedy.
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Weimar
Tex
Edgar Hanzelka
Stylish New Low Cuts Slippers and Pumps Arrive
Footwear update announces fresh arrivals of low cut slippers and pumps in new styles. Footwear line features varied colors and sizes, aiming to boost wardrobe options for the season.
Technical Jobs Offered Drafted Men by Crowder
Washington March 20 Provost Marshal General Crowder will soon call out for special instruction to draft- required men for technical positions. A nationwide survey of educational institutions seeks colleges and industrial schools for summer training with about sixty thousand men mostly from class 1 expected for this special program. Local boards will promote voluntary inductions to strengthen the service.
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Crowder
Washington, D. C
Army
Residence at a Bargain Near Public School
A well improved residence near the public school is offered at a bargain if sold soon. For particulars call on 27tf B. J. Koenig.
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B. J. Koenig
Spring Suit Sale at Barrier-Mailer Co
Kool-Klot h mohair and Palm Beach suits offered in patterns. Barer-Mailer Co stores advertise a wide spring collection with money saving prices for early shoppers.
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Barrier-Mailer CO
Free fishing contest offer at Kolmeier & Klier Co
The Kolmeier & Klier Co announces a free giveaway on June 1 1918. The largest bass caught by that date using our store bought artificial bait wins a reel and steel rod with weigh in verified by ten responsible parties.
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Kolmeier & Klier Co
Election Notices in this U S Congress Judicial or Senatorial
Announcements detail publication at standard fall rates for campaign notices. The order covers U S Congress Judicial or Senatorial County and Precinct reading notices with per word pricing and a sample amount of 515.00. The notice outlines district representations and publication terms for each issue.
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U. S. Congress
District Attorney Announces Candidacy in 33rd Judicial District
Mitch Johnson of San Saba County, Texas announces his candidacy for the District Attorney post in the Democratic primary for the 33rd Judicial District. He urges support from voters in the district.
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Distr
33Rd Judicial District of Texas
Mitch Johnson
San Saba Co
Texas
Stahl for Gillespie County District Clerk Nomination
A. D. Stahl announces candidacy for the Gillespie County District Clerk position in the upcoming November election. He names himself as candidate and declares his intention to serve the county in this office.
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Gillespie County
A. D. Stahl
Alfred Klaerner enters race for Gillespie sheriff tax collector
Alfred Klaerner announces candidacy for the office of sheriff and tax collector in Gillespie County aimed at the upcoming November election. The statement identifies his bid and intent to serve the office.
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Gillespie City
Alfred Klaerner
Silk and Madras Shirts and Matching Ties Ad
Silk and Madras shirts in new neat stylish patterns with matching ties at Barrier-Maier Co. Also mentions car arrivals at Bran, Shorts, Chops, Oats, Hay and Shucks at Aug Cameron's. Real estate listing by E C Hansen in Priess Building Room 2.
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Barrier-Maier CO
Cameron’s
E. C. Hansen
Priess Building
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Sudan
Farmers Produce Co
Wilbur CC
Treadwell
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Wilbur C. Treadwell
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