02 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1918
Page
1
Governor W P Hobby is nominated to run for a second term as chief executive of Texas. The press notes women vote for the first time in Texas as the state runs strong in the election turnout.
The Texas Democratic primary returns show Governor Hobby leading James Ferguson by about 68,000 votes to win the governorship.
With many counties still to report, the tally favors Troy in 15 counties while Eagle leads in the Eighth and Rayburn, Briggs, Jones, Blanton, Cobb, and Wilson hold leads in various districts. Hardy wins in the Sixth, the Fourteenth, and Bee and Barrett claim late victories. Parrish leads Spencer in the Thirteenth, Collins tops Box in the Second, and Greenwood is reappointed to the Supreme Court. No second primary for superintendent. Blanton gains a solid majority. Cureton leads Woods. Lattimore dominates in the Court of Criminal Appeals race. Terrell vs Mayfield contest for comptroller. Gilmore appears set to win railroad commissioner in a likely first primary. Edwards and Baker remain close for treasurer. Davis defeats Halbert for agriculture commissioner. Results suggest a complete return may take a week, with another primary set for August 24 to finish close races.
Harris County election results indicate changes in several offices. Heritt T. A. Binford defeats Criminal District Clerk Tom Myefeated Max Andrew for aene of Pub.
The Texas automatic tax board set the total state tax rate at 15 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, down 5 cents from last year. The school and pension rates stay at their constitutional maximum, while deficits and losses from wine prohibition and storms influenced the remaining figures. Estimated total assessed values exceed last year, with several counties missing estimates and others expecting increases.
New York reports officers in the army quartermaster's department halted further raincoat deliveries after arrests of seventeen workers and the seizure of thousands of defective coats bound for France. Investigations by Assistant Attorney General Huston Thompson, with Lazarus charged in a bribery case, reveal coats with rejection marks and uninspected items mixed with compliant stock.
Lieutenant Rene Fonck, a top French aviator, reportedly shot down two German planes on July 16, 1918, bringing his total to eight for the day and 56 in official counts. Six of the aircraft were reported as in flames.
Obituary notes the death of Joseph Henry Canhet, a world renowned author, in Rochester, New York, at the age of 84. Details indicate he published extensively and was highly regarded in literary circles.
The giant White Star liner Justicia, formerly the Dutch Statendam, was torpedoed and sunk off the North Irish coast after a twenty four hour fight with submarines. Between 600 and 700 crew were aboard. about ten are reported dead and four hundred have been landed. No passengers were lost.
Amsterdam. Germany has sent peace conference suggestions to the Spanish government via Vorwaerts. Berlin outlines no westward annexations or indemnities and preserves treaties with Russia and Roumania. Talks may cover self determination, Belgium, the Balkans, seas freedom, Gibraltar, Suez, coaling rights, and colonial status quo.
American cattlemen Nat Malone and Sam Barksdale were held for ransom by Mexican bandits near Eagle Pass. Mexican federal troops pursued the outlaws into the mountains, killed seven bandits, and freed Malone and Barksdale at the border without federal casualties. Felipe Musquiz led the attackers and was killed with six others.
Washington report shows 1918 foreign trade surged with food shipments reaching 633 million dollars, meat and dairy products 679 million, and cotton value 665 million despite fewer bales. Cotton seed oil and mineral oils declined in volume but rose in value due to higher prices.
Texas selective service completes county quotas for 1,800 white men to join Provost Marshal General Crowder. Entrainment to Camp Cody, New Mexico, begins August 5. Counties and cities listed include Galveston County 2, Houston numbers, Dallas 93, San Antonio 40, Jefferson 38, Milam 55, Victoria 17, and many others.
Six sacks of rough new crop rice sold at the New Orleans board of trade Friday for 10 dollars per sack of 100 pounds. Proceeds donated to charity.
The death in action of Lieu tenant Roger Harvey Clappa American flying contingent wounded. His home was in Salt City.
Dr W A Davis Texas state registrar issues a statement urging physicians to file birth certificates for unregistered births to aid claims settlements for soldiers' children. The federal government accepts certified copies, and affidavits from physicians are allowed for births before the current law. Free affidavits will be supplied to physicians.
Washington report states the food administration called on the public to limit sugar to two pounds per week to meet immediate Allied and American military needs. The appeal notes current consumption exceeds requirements and urges voluntary rationing during wartime.
French and American troops entered Fere en Tardenois, the German supply base on the north bank of the Aureq, after crossing the Oureq as Germans withdraw from the Marne salient. About thirty square miles were gained Sunday with gains on the left and right flanks. German retreats continue though not chaotic.
List of Texans killed in action or died of wounds includes Sergeant Steve A Graves Kerens Private James P Ellis Eldorado Private Courand Rippy Fort Worth Private Archie B Scott Franklin Captain Little Harrison Houston Corporal L Waits Waco Corporal R Williams Olney and Private Richard W Burns Kilgore with statuses reported as missing.
Private Wallace M O Reilly of Houston Private Joe W Ligon of Loving and Private Frank C Bailey of Alta Loma are listed as serving, with a terse roster fragment indicating their enlistment status and locations.
Provost Marshal General Crowder told state draft officials that more than 60 percent of the 744 500 registrants in the 1918 class are expected to be placed M class 1 A6 physically qualified for general military service and he instructed them to give special scrutiny to any local board report that fails to classify, this percentage.
Texas farmers predict a strong sweet potato yield while Elberta peaches move in carloads to markets. Galveston hosts the Texas Association of Dyers and Cleaners as dipping vats curb cattle ticks in South Texas. Home canners store surplus vegetables and fruits for future use amid labor bureau setup in cotton counties.
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