Berlin declares end of empire as Kapp government forms
A Berlin proclamation says the empire's government dissolved, General Director von Kapp becomes chancellor, General von Luettwitz named chief of military forces in Berlin, and a new government is to be formed. Socialists call a general strike after troops occupy Wilhelmstrasse. In Paris, France reports no representations to the U.S. regarding the president's letter. Fiume faces famine with three weeks without food as suffering grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Berlin
Empire
von Kapp
General von Luettwitz
National Assembly
Wilhelmstrasse
Doeberitz
Fiume
Cologne
Kapp
New York
Germany
Wolfgang Kapp
Reichstag
German Agricultural Society
Fatherland Party
Holland
Hindenburg as President in Germany Rumor
Berlin reports suggest plans to proclaim Hindenburg imperial president as revolutionary turmoil grips the nation. Officials warn of a counter revolutionary monarchist struggle with Kapp figures linked to Pan German groups and former leaders now abroad in Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindenburg
Berlin
Carpenter Sailed Today to United States
Georges Carpenter and his wife left Havre today bound for the United States. The voyage departs from Havre on March 12 as part of a European departure for American shores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Vorwaerts
Ebert
Associated Press
Paris
Georges Carpentier
Havre
United States
Texas widow granted weekly aid in 360 weeks
The Texas Industrial Accident Board awarded $12.50 weekly for 360 weeks to the widow of Benny Wren, a Dallas Negro killed while employed by a cement company. The board ruled that a wife remains dependent for three years after separation unless a divorce occurs, though the couple had been separated for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Texas Industrial Accident Board
Benny Wren
Dallas
Wren
Singing no violation in Texas Sunday law ruling
Austin March 13 musicians and singers paid for church services on Sundays do not violate Texas Sunday laws, says attorney general. Music and singing are part of worship and the constitution protects citizens' right to worship. Fort Worth district attorney sought the opinion amid moves to close amusement venues on the Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas
Fort Worth
Paris Dispatch On Wilsons Charge Of Militarism
Paris reports the French government sent no instructions to its ambassador in Washington about President Wilson’s charge of militarism. The statement underscores diplomatic separation on the issue and notes no formal reply from Paris. The article frames the delay as a silence in response to American criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Washington
Wilson
Temporary wooden causeway planned for Nueces Bay
Corpus Christi reports that a temporary wooden causeway will replace the destroyed concrete structure across Nueces Bay. County Judge Hugh R. Sutherland says construction will be pushed to finish for summer traffic. A permanent, funded replacement is planned later, costing about 500000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Tex
Nueces Bay
Hugh R. Sutherland
Nueces County
Rice deal ships 2.5 million pounds to Greece from Louisiana
Lake Charles reports a local milling firm will ship 2.5 million pounds of clean rice to Piraeus through a London importer for about 300000 dollars. Separately 3 million pounds of Texas Louisiana rice valued around 425000 dollars were sold to Constantinople firms and are now at sea. California rice totaling 20 million pounds will be sent to Lake Charles by the Pacific Rice Growers Association, with 100000 bags and 400 to 550 railroad cars needed for transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lake Charles
Louisiana
Piraeus
Athens
Greece
London
Constantinople
High Seas
Galveston
California
Pacific Rice Growers, Association For Distribution
Pacific Coast
Summers Released by Federal Troops in Mexico
Mexican federal troops freed Peter W. Summers who was kidnapped by bandits in Mexico. Sisters in Chicago heard his ransom had increased and appealed to the government. Associated Press reports from Washington dated March 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
Peter W. Summers
Mexico
Ransom Raised for Ranchman Peter W Summers
The ransom for American ranchman Peter W Summers captured near Salinas Cruz by Mexican bandits under Jose Morellas has been raised from 600 to 5000 dollars with the last payment day fixed as yesterday. A message from the American consul at Salinas Cruz to Summers two sisters here said the state department was doing all in its power to secure his release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Peter W. Summers
Salinas Cruz
Jose Morellas
Summers
State Department
UT President cites higher salaries to lure Texas faculty
Austin March 13. President E E Vinson says UT present salaries will not attract needed faculty for next year. He toured the east and northeast and found that all institutions he met are planning increases. Some plan raises of 50 to 75 percent to attract teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Texas
University of Texas
E. E. Vinson
Wison
No More Baby Buggies Declared By El Paso Dealers
El Paso Texas March 13 local furniture dealers say the swan song has sounded for the baby carriage once common in the city. They cite loss of style and scarcity as factors along with better city transportation and two wheeled contraptions. One dealer notes no real old time baby buggy sold in over a year. A second hand dealer says he cannot move one for fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
Pay by Airplane Keeps Tankersley Paid in Texas
Private Tankersley, wireless operator with the 104th Aero squadron, is paid by airplane. Payroll is sent to Hester's Ranch near El Paso and returned to Fort Bliss by the next flight. The Army Aviation Bulletin notes this method could reduce payroll theft in border companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Eli
Fort Bliss
Tankersley
Mexico
Bank balance sheet items and officer signatures
The document lists loan and discount totals, United States bonds, other securities, stock in the Federal Reserve Bank, cash and exchange, and totals. It closes with capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, and signatures of M. W. Brennan, A. L. Vidaurri, and J. R. Fasnacht as assistant cashiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Federal Reserve Bank
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richter
EL Precio
FIJO
I. Alexander
Bro
Kryptok
Laredo Optical Co
Flores Ave
City Hall
A. B. Gale
Italy
The
U. 8
Dchlin
Gvchu Hind Aid Aer
New Movement
Belgium
France
Foreign Office
Polk
Noske
Dresden
Carpenter
Riage
Laredo National Bank
Aredo, Texa
J. K. Beretta
B. M. Alexander
Sam W. Brown
Asicsaere
Esaro
M. W. Brennan
A. L. Vidaurri
Asat
J. R. Fasnacht
Biddy
A. Deutz & Brother
L. Daiches
Joseph Netzer
Copley
Bessie Barriscale
Geraldine Laird
Pal
Fox News
Royal Famous Orchestra
Farnum
Mrs. Carter de Haven
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!