Thomas Jefferson Anniversary Marks Birth of American Independence
A historical note marks the 175th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson born April 2 1743 at Shadwell Virginia. Jefferson chaired the committee drafting the Declaration of Independence while John Adams led debate, with Madison-like tensions and a warm, fly‑streaked Philadelphia room influencing proceedings.
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Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Shadwell
Waterson
Virginia
Continental Congress
Philadelphia
Congress
Richard Henry Lee
Great Britain
John Adams
Massachusetts
Benjamin Franklin
Roger Sherman
Robert R. Livingston
Society notes from Mrs Violet Oberfeldt editor
Society items and social notes from Mrs Violet 8 with Oberfeldt as editor, phone 76, detailing local engagements and personal announcements in the society column.
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Violet
Oberfeldt
The Womanless Wedding at Royal Opera House Friday Night
The Royal Opera House hosts a Friday night performance of The Womanless Wedding directed by Mrs Norman Polkhorn with Geraldine Farrar in the cast. Proceeds benefit the Girls Honor Guard and rehearsals are urged for all participants at Elks Hall.
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Royal Opera House
Sonora News Co
Red Cross
A. R. Vidaurri
Christ Church
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Frank Hamilton
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Alpha Club
Dario Sanchez
Miriam
Masonic Hall
A. E. Younkins
Norman Polkinhorn
Christian Endeavor
Christian Church
Harry Lauder
Faugh
Geraldine Farrar
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David IF. Anderson
Adelaide Gebhardt Macdonald
Jos. W. Kenney
Sue J. Schmitt
Helen Richter
Vida Bunn
John Shaw
Leon Hanchette
More and
City Drug Co
Musterole Quick Relief Adds No Blister Ointment
Musterole is a clean white ointment made from mustard oil that relieves pain by rubbing on the skin without blistering. Doctors and nurses endorse it for sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia congestion pleurisy rheumatism lumbago and various pains. Jar sizes 30c 60c hospital size 2.50.
Zemo and Nature Cures Ad Highlight Home Remedies
The ad promotes Zemo antiseptic liquid for eczema and skin troubles with clear pricing and claims of quick relief and healing. It also includes the phrase Nature Cures and notes a physician fee proverb. It further references Chamberlains Cough Remedy aiding lungs and mucus clearance to restore health.
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Cleveland
O, Ww
Chamberlain
Nature
Danish Women Eligible for Parliament Despite No Suffrage
Despite lacking voting rights, Danish women may stand for parliament. The statement notes women's eligibility for election to the national legislative body even while suffrage remains denied to them.
Caucasians Fight Invasion by Moslems in Caucasus
Fierce fighting breaks out in Batoum, Kars and Ardaham as Armenians and Georgians form a large defense force against Turkish occupation. The Brest-Litovsk treaty is cited to justify Turkish incursions amid regional tensions. Official dispatches deny Bulgarian troops are fighting with Germans and Austrians on the western front.
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Petrograd
Batoum
Kars
Ardaham
Caucasus
Brest. Litovak
Washington
Deaspatches
Japan to ship 250000 tons to United States under agreement
From Tokio on April 2 the pact yields a total 250000 tons of shipping for the United States. The amount stems from a recent treaty between Japan and the United States detailing cargo tonnage.
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Japan
Tokio
United States
Baker to Peach Rome
Secretary Baker is expected today from the Italian front and will depart tonight for Paris according to telegrams from Rome. The report places Baker en route after his talks on the Italian front.
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Peach
Rome
Paris
German Alien Charged With Grain Elevator Fires In Howe
By Associated Press Sherman Texas April 2 Charles Schneider a German alien enemy without a registration card was jailed here charged with setting fire to grain elevators at Howe on Friday destroying 30000 bushels of grain and 14 buildings He is held under 60000 bail.
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Sherman
Associated Press
Texas
Charles Schneider
Penalties for Disloyalty Bill Reported by Senate Panel
The senate Judiciary committee favorably reported the measure imposing severe penalties for disloyal acts. An amendment sets twenty years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine for aiding Germany or opposing the United States by word or act.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Germany
United States
To Merge Express Companies Under Discussion in Washington
Washington April 2 The railroad administration and express officials discuss merging the express companies into one corporation and an official announcement is expected within a week.
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Express
Washington
Railroad Administration
Five Die in Bridgeville Bolt Plant Explosion
Five men were killed and fourteen seriously injured in an explosion at the Flannery Bolt Company plant in Bridgeville today. The cause remains undetermined as investigators assess the scene in Pittsburg.
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Pittsburg
Flannery Bolt Company
Bridgeville
American Bride for British Airman at St. Thomas Church
The largest Washington bridal party of the season gathered at St. Thomas's Church for the wedding of Miss Anne Hopkins to Captain Gregory Hope of the Royal Flying Corps. Ten bridesmaids attended, with Miss Frances Hopkins as maid of honor and Captain R R Glenn of the British embassy as best man. US and British officers served as ushers.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
St. Thomas's Church
Anne Hopkins
Gregory Hope
Royal Flying Corps
Frances Hopkins
R. R. Glenn
United States
British advance near Luce Avre rivers takes prisoners and guns
British forces yesterday crossed between the Luce and Avre rivers taking 50 prisoners and 13 machine guns. They attacked near Rebuterne and repulsed a German counterattack afterward.
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London
Luce and
Avre Rivers
Rebuterne
Four killed and nine wounded by German long range gun shells
Paris reports four people killed and nine wounded as shells from a German long range gun struck today. The casualty toll reflects a daytime attack with blasts causing multiple injuries and fatalities.
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Paris
Clemen ceau Escapes Shelling as Front Proximity Amid War News
Paris reports Premier Clemen ceau rode near the battle front yesterday and his automobile was shelled by German artillery. He escaped unharmed though his car was damaged and remained optimistic about the outcome.
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Paris
Clemenceau
Wisconsin Senate Vote Gauged by War Loyalty and Candidates
Washington reports strong interest in Wisconsin's senatorial election. President hopes for Davies or Lenroot victory to show unity in war effort. Berger faces scrutiny for a peace platform. both Davies and Lenroot are considered loyal.
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D. DC
Wisconsin
Badger
Ita
Joseph E. Davies
Davies
Democratic
Wilson
Irvine L. Lenroot
Davien
Lenroot
Victor Berger
Front News Quiet Yet Heavy Artillery on Somme Front
Paris reports French and British advances between the Somme and Demuin, with calm night conditions overall. Heavy artillery duels occurred at several points along the front between the Somme and the Sape.
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Paris
Somme
Demuin
Sofe
Paris Bombardment Begins Early in April Assault
Paris reports the eighth bombardment of the city started at 10 o'clock today with a projectile exploding in the region of the celty, signaling renewed shelling during April.
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Paris
British Storm German Positions in French Wood
British forces stormed well prepared German positions along a wood by the Luce river in France. After intense fighting the Germans withdrew, leaving many dead. Also, the British steamer Carlisle Castle was reported sunk, likely by a submarine, with crew details unavailable.
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Luce River
Boston
Mass
Carlisle Castle
Dutch protest over seizure of Dutch shipping
Washington report says the Dutch minister formally protested the act of taking over the Dutch shipping. The protest mirrored the version published in the Official Gazette, reflecting official diplomatic objection.
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Washington
Laredo Bar Association Meeting Called for April 3 1918
The Laredo Bar Association calls a 5 pm meeting on Wednesday April 3 1918 in Webb County District Court Room to receive and act on the resolution on the death of the late Judge Walter T Burns and for other business. President A Winslow requests full attendance.
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Southern District of Texas
Federal Court Room
Hutcheson
Burns
Laredo Bar Association
Webb County District Court Room
Walter T. Burns
Paris Air Raid Warning At 3 15 A M
An air raid alert sounded in Paris at 3 15 A M with anti aircraft guns firing immediately. By 4 25 A M officials announced the danger was over.
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Paris
Another Loan to England for Britain in War Years
Washington reports a new loan of 200 million dollars to Great Britain raising allied credits in the past year to over five billion dollars. The transaction underscores ongoing U S support during the conflict era.
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England
Washington
Great Britain
Ranger Captain Killed in Sweetwater Hotel
Texas Ranger Captain Henry Ransom was shot and killed in a Sweetwater hotel after investigating a disturbance. Two suspects were arrested in connection with the death, and the adjutant general ordered Captain Ransom's body sent to Hempstead for burial.
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Texas
Adjutant General's Office
Sweetwater
Ransom
Harley
Hempstead
Democrats Meet in Fargo To Plan North Dakota Campaign
Members of the Democratic State Central Committee and party leaders in North Dakota met in Fargo on April 2 to map strategy for the upcoming state campaign.
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Fargo
N. D
Democratic State Central Committee
Democratic Party
North Dakota
Halifax Disaster Habeas Corpus Hearing
Nova Scotia Supreme Court hears motion to review habeas corpus ruling discharging Captain Lemedie and Pilot Mackay over the Mont Blanc explosion in Halifax harbor. The two officers face manslaughter charges tied to the disaster.
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N. S
Supreme Court of Nova Scotia Today
Lemedie
Mackay
Mont Blanc
Dispute on Poultry Packing Under Food and Drug Act
A public hearing in Washington on April 2 examined whether poultry shipped interstate packed with ice that makes birds absorb water and lose value violates the Food and Drug act. The Bureau of Chemistry of the Department of Agriculture presided over the session.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Mayoral Contest in Kansas City
In Kansas City Missouri the municipal election centers on the mayoral race between Cyrus Crane the Republican candidate and James J Cowgill the Democratic candidate a former state treasurer and former state Democratic committee chairman with a vigorous campaign noted.
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Kansas City
Cyrus Crane
James J. Cowgill
Women at War Service Drive From Michigan to National Programs
Registration of Michigan women for war service opens April 27. Chicago’s large department stores are led by women. Ocean Beach California employs five female life savers. Over 400 000 women work as elementary school teachers nationwide. Women will fill rural route carrier jobs under war emergency measures. Miss Julia A Thorn becomes president of the North Carolina Forestry Association.
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Chicago
Ocean Beach
California
United States
Julia A. Thorn
Asheboro
N. C
North Carolina Forestry Assocation
Mrs. Luisa L. de Cruz Dies After Illness
Mrs. Luisa L. de Cruz wife of Manuel Cruz died at 2 30 this morning after a several weeks illness. A Monterey native she leaves her husband four minor children her parents Mr. and Mrs Desiderio LaGrange and five sisters. The funeral is set for 6 o'clock this evening with burial in Catholic cemetery.
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Luisa L. de Cruz
Cruz
Monterey
Desiderio LaGrange
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