Two Accidents Haunt Edith Frischmut Case
Edith Frischmut, a 7 year old girl, suffered a broken limb and broken ribs after being struck on Somerset Road while crossing with her sister Lisse and father E W Frischmuth. The driver fled the scene despite penalties. She later endured a second Minor collision on South Flores Street while en route to Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital, then Santa Rosa Infirmary for treatment.
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Edith Frischmut
Edwards
Soldana
Somerset Road
Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
Santa Rosa Infirmary
Lisse
E. W. Frischmuth
Frischmuth
James McCaleb
Russel White
T. P. Price
San Pedro Avenue
South Flores Street
Arsenal
Ferguson
Avenue B
E. Engelking
Route the New German Austrian Treaty
The utter Zeitung approves the Austro German alliance but notes strong opposition among Austrians especially Slovenes. It suggests Polish Galicia could join New Poland to shape postwar borders. Tageblatt says the treaty blocks cooperation with Russia and Japan and complicates reapproachment with Britain or other alignments.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Utter Zeitung
Austria
Galicia
New
Poland
Tageblatt
Russia
Japan
Great Britain
First Arrest in Travis County Under New Disloyalty Law
Austin May 16 Saft of this city arrested Chief Deputy Sheriff Eugene Barbisch, the first Travis County resident charged under the disloyalty act passed by the thirty fifth legislature. The complaint cites alleged disloyal utterances against the government. Bail set at 2500 by Justice M M Johnson. Saft posted bond after about three hours in jail.
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A. Express
Austin
Tex
Sait
Eugene Barbisch
Travis County
Saft
Barbisch
Justice
Russians threaten armed resistance to Teuton invasion
Washington reports the Soviet government protest to Germany dated April 26 declares mobilization of all necessary forces to safeguard the Russian republic against threats beyond Brest treaty limits. London dispatch notes American built submarines blown up by Russians at Hango while retreating from Finland. seven British submarines in Finnish waters were destroyed by order of the Admiralty.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
International News Service
London
Hango
Finland
Admiralty
Airman's Fall Fatal at Ellington Field
Second Lieut Benjamin V Maurice Jr dies from injuries after an airplane fall on April 16 at Ellington Field. He died Monday. his bedside was his son at Monadnock New York burial planned with his father present. Leo J Nugent also killed in the April 16 accident.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Benjamin V. Maurice Jr
Ellington Field
Benjani
Monadnoe
N .Y
Leo J. Nugent
Maurice Sr
Texas National Guard to be federalized but not for foreign service
Washington May 13 The War Department reversed its prior decision on the new Texas National Guard regiments. Six cavalry units now being raised by Governor Hobby will be mustered into Federal service if they meet National Defense Act personnel and exam requirements, but they will not be assigned to foreign service. They may be used for border patrol if needed. If existing Federal troops are sent to France, the Texas cavalry could patrol the border under War Department officers.
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Ss. A. Express
Washington, D. C
War Department
Texas National Guard
Hobby
France
Texas Cavalry
Wanted: Man and wife for Dai ry Farm duties
Advertisement seeks a husband and wife to work at a dairy farm in Boerne Texas. Applicants must be capable milkers and have experience. Contact 37 C. C. McFarland Boerne TX.
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C. C. McFarland
Boerne
Texas
Roumania Agrees to Sell Grain to Central Powers
Amsterdam dispatch reports a special economic treaty in which Roumania pledges to sell surplus grain, oil seeds, fodder, and livestock to Germany and Austria-Hungary for 1918 and 1919, with a possible extension for seven more years if needed. This alliance extends to fiber plants and wool, signaling broader wartime trade cooperation.
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Ky Associated Press
Amsterdam
Vienna
Roumania
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Chateau des Halles Aids French Children Hospital
In the mountain village near Lyons the Chateau des Halles, built by Mangini, has become a Red Cross pediatric hospital for 200 sick children. War refugees arrive at Evian and are cared for here with new patient rooms, a large play area, and child friendly baths and basins reflecting Red Cross care for France’s youth.
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Lyons
Les Halles
Chateau Des Halles
Red Cross
Mangini
Riviera
France
Evian
Switzerland
Chauteau Des Halles
Your
Poilus
Licenses Expanded Under Food Administration Proclamation
Washington May 15 President Wilson issued a proclamation broadening the Food Administration’s licensing power. It brings under license many cotton seed handlers including those who store or process over twenty tons annually and includes hulls and elevators. The move aims to stabilize business and prevent unfair advantages among licensed operators.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
The
Food Administration
Weight in gold for Red Cross angel of camp
A speaker recalls a Red Cross volunteer at a camp who greeted him with radiant cheer. He describes the moment as uplifting and humbling, saying the volunteer’s bright face felt priceless and would be worth their weight in gold. The memory highlights wartime morale and gratitude toward Red Cross workers.
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American Red Cross
Red
Boerne TX Votes on $40,000 Road Bond Election
A petition with 147 taxpayers in precinct No 1 asked for a road bond election. Commissioners Court ordered a June 15 vote to authorize a $40,000 bond for the Boerne San Antonio Road up to the Kendall Bexar counties line.
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Boerne
Tex
Commissioners’ Court
Boerne-San Antonio
Kendall-Bexar
Bohemia in Turmoil Amid Prague Suburb Siege
London reports a state of siege in Smychow suburb of Prague Bohemia with troops withdrawn and burgomaster resigning. About 150 women arrested amid widespread ferment spreading through Bohemia according to an Amsterdam dispatch.
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Associated Press
London
Smychow
Prague
Bohemia
Amsterdam
Oil Sand Strikes Near Rochelle Trial Well in Brady
Interest in oil prospects grows as oil sand is struck in a Brady, Texas, well about two miles southwest of Rochelle on the J. F. Crew place. Drilling paused briefly for the next steps after the strike on May 15.
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Brady
Tex
Rochelle
J. F
Casing Depth Specified for Well
The report states the depth of casing off the well ranges between 1 500 and 1 800 feet, indicating the structural depth interval considered for casing operations.
Oil land transfer near Gray Ranch in Coleman Texas
A deal in oil circles last week transferred about two hundred acres near the Gray Ranch well at five hundred dollars per acre. Major U S oil interests are represented in Coleman with many new developments anticipated in the coming weeks.
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Coleman
Tex
Gray Ranch
United States
Brady Motorists Pledge Cars For Nation's Use
Brady Texas May 15 A mass meeting at the courthouse drew over a hundred citizens who owned cars and signed pledges vowing to aid in transporting for government service. They provided telephone numbers and promised to assist government interpreters or authorities when called. The gathering also discussed hosting a committee arriving from Abilene May 16 to discuss a military road from Abilene to Brady and toward San Angelo.
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Brady
Tex
Abilene
Abipropose
Sanlene
Antonio
Cavalry Division Dissolved On Mexican Border
The cavalry division formed on the Mexican border last November with headquarters in El Paso Texas has been dissolved. The border situation can be better cared for by smaller units, the official announcement said.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
Cavalry — Division
Thoroughbred Delano Rams Sold at Gillespie Co Texas Sale
Thoroughbred Delano rams were listed for sale by Wm. Roeder Jr at White Oak in Gillespie County Texas. The auction highlighted quality stock available from a noted Texas breeder.
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Delano Rams
Wm. Roeder, Jr
White Oak
Gillespie Co
Texas
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