War bonds and a hero's mother honored in mass news
Special to the Times notes war widows and a Dublin mother Mrs Mary E Wright who invested her late son’s Victory Liberty Loan allotment in bonds. It reports Private William Reese’s Distinguished Service Cross for heroism near Romagne France October 11 1918 and urges Liberty Loan support amid under-subscription. It also covers Pershing’s message and Allied talks on peace and Bolshevik setbacks.
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Minister Sterling Park Found Dead Near Home in Waxahachie
The Rev Sterling Park a well known minister in Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas was found dead near a small pool of water in the rear of his Waxahachie Texas home today Ill health led him to resign his Arkansas pastorate two months ago The Associated Press report notes his prominence across three states.
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Paris Peace Terms Delayed to May Seventh
Paris reports the peace terms presentation to the Allied powers will not occur before Wednesday May 7. A Paris dispatch notes the Italian position improving, suggesting Italy may be represented when the treaty is shown to Germany next week.
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Austria Peace Talks Move Toward Settlement
At Versailles talks with the German peace delegation continue as authorities begin outlining steps for peace with Austria. It was disclosed the Austrian delegation will be housed at St Germain on arrival.
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Hindenburg Resignation Rumor Tied to Groener Succession
From Coblenz on May 3 reports suggest Von Hindenburg's resignation and Groener named as his successor in the munitions department. The dispatches, received from Kolberg, claim German militarism has been broken forever.
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Bolsheviki Forces Retiring Across Eastern Front
Helsingfors May 3 Bolsheviki forces retreat in disorder after defeats along the eastern front as reported by the Russian newspaper Rusekaya Puisni. Soviet troops are described as in retreat across vast front areas. The report emphasizes the widespread collapse of Bolshevik resistance and advancing Siberian armies.
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Petrograd Taken by Finns Report Reaches Paris
Paris May 3. Reports say Petrograd has likely fallen to Finnish forces. Information deemed trustworthy has reached Paris though confirmation is not yet possible.
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Oil Man Marries Wild West Show Owner
Tom L. Burnett, a wealthy Texas rancher and oil producer, wed Miss Lucille Mulhall, owner of a Wild West show, yesterday in Guthrie Oklahoma, according to word received here.
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Pulpit Plea for Ex-Service Men Across Denominations
Churches nationwide respond to Employment Sunday urged by the United States Employment Service. Clergy in thousands of pulpits appeal for help to reinstate discharged soldiers and sailors into industry, a program started by the Methodist committee on reconstruction and adopted by Protestant denominations in the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America.
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Congress to Meet by June 1 at Latest
Washington May reports a possible special session of Congress to convene about June 1 or earlier if the Paris situation escalates. Confidential dispatches indicate the move could be prompted by rapid developments abroad, with President Wilson guiding the timing.
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Governor Hobby Proclaims May 11 as Mother’s Day
In Austin on May 3 Governor Hobby issued a proclamation designating Sunday May 11 as Mother’s Day statewide. The official declaration calls on residents to honor mothers and express gratitude for their influence and care.
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Reductions on Pacific to East import rates announced
Washington May 3. Director General Hinea announced reductions on import rates from the Pacific coast to the East on several Orient commodities. Most cuts are estimated at 10 to 26 percent.
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Aviators Killed at Miraflores Locks
Panama Canal Zone May 3 Major R. M. Clark of California and Lieut R. G. Tonkin of Atlanta Ga were killed in an airplane accident yesterday at Miraflores locks. Lieut J. R. L. Hiatt was slightly injured when the aircraft struck the lock and threw the men into the water. Clark and Tonkin drowned.
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Noted Speakers to Be Heard at League of Nations Dinner
The New York Committee for the League of Nations promises a notable dinner at the Hotel Commodore next Monday night. Speakers include William G. McAdoo former Secretary of the Treasury and former Director General of Railroads Miss Elizabeth Marbury James W. Gerard former Ambassador to Germany and Homer B Cummings chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
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Anniversary of Famous Painter Thomas Lawrence
London marks the 150th birth anniversary of Sir Thomas Lawrence born in Bristol on May 4 1769. The Royal Academy president and famed portraitist influenced British art with delicate portraits of women and children and painted Mrs Siddons and her niece Fanny Kemble.
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