Texas proposes split University of Texas and branches
Friday’s Daily reports a joint resolution to amend Article 7 sections 10 through 15 creating separate University of Texas and Agricultural and Mechanical College structures with distinct locations in Travis Brazos and Denton counties. It also fixes Prairie View location and governs endowment division and related funding. The measure includes instructions for proclamation and a July 1915 statewide vote.
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State of Texas
University of Texas
Travis County
Medical
Galveston County
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Brazos County
College of Industrial Arts
Denton County
Junior Agricultural College
Agricultural and Mechanical College Board
Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Prairie View
Waller County
Texas
Republic of State of Texas
Poverning Board
Jland
University
Agricultural Wee Aechanical College of Texas
Prairie Wink State Normal
Ing Up
Denton
State of
University of
University of ‘Texas
John G. MehKay
Webb County Board of Equalization to Meet in May 1918
Webb County Commissioners Court will convene as Board of Equalization on the fourth Monday in May 1918 to inspect correct and approve the assessor of taxes lists and books. J A Rodriguez county clerk signs the notice in Laredo Texas dated May 13 1918.
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Webb County
Texas
Laredo
Kentucky election day in Pikeville and Mason County
Kentucky voters go to the polls tomorrow in Pikeville and Mason County. Pikeville faces grand jury bribery warnings amid a local option vote while Mason County voters decide on bonds totaling 200000 to rebuild the four main turnpikes. County Rice and other prominent citizens mobilize for passage.
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Pikeville
Maysville
Mason County
Rice
Woman shoots husband after divorce denial in courthouse
Mrs. Clara T. Schweiger, denied annulment, shot Louis L. Schweiger in the courthouse corridor in Kansas City Missouri. She faces a first degree murder charge and a preliminary hearing is set for tomorrow. The shooting occurred May 1 and she attempted suicide.
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Kansas City
Clara T. Schweiger
Louis L. Schweiger
Sehweiger
Personal notices from the city social circle
Julio Rodriguez Jr returns from Encinal. J B Watelrigg leaves for a three day business trip to San Antonio. H C Franks, railroad man of San Antonio, guests at the Hamilton. Asher R Smith returns from Austin after the Legislature session. S A Yates and son Hugh head to San Antonio to join their daughter Ollie at school closure. M P Cullinan and wife depart for Cincinnati for the Natural Gas convention. three weeks away. List of names and destinations follows. Banterous poem about Mexico ends with Boston Transcript attribution.
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Julio Rodriguez, Jr
Encinal
J. B. Watelrigg
San Antonio
H. C. Franks
Hamilton
Asher R. Smith
Austin
S. A. Yates
Hugh
Ollie
M. P. Cullinan
Cincinnati
Ohio
Hear Suit Against Western Fuel in U S District Court
The United States Government sues Western Fuel Company for 861756.95 in the U S District Court in San Francisco. Three company officials have been convicted and appealed their sentences handed down March 19, 1914, with James B. Smith sent to San Quentin for eighteen months and $5000 fine, Frederick C. Mills for eighteen months, and Edward H. Mayer for one year. all are out on bonds pending appeal.
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San Francisco
Cal
United States
Western Fuel Company
U. S. District Court
U. S. Court of Appeals
James B. Smith
San Quentin
Frederick C. Mills
Edward H. Mayer
Soldiers' Queer Biscuits Explained for Indian and Australian Forces
The piece describes two army rations: India's chupatty a stiff paste baked on a metal dish and Australia’s damper baked in a ground oven. It notes the Indian cook enhances taste and nutrition, while damper uses flour baking powder water and wood with a dug-out oven.
Slowest Lead in Ammunition Convoys
Scientific American notes a front line tactic where the slowest motor trucks loaded with ammunition lead, with faster vehicles at the rear. This arrangement prevents long gaps and reduces vulnerability to enemy recon on the roads.
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Scientific American
Reorganization of Derring Coal Co Nearing Completion
Major financiers led by Kuhn, Loeb & Co. of New York are finalizing the restructuring of the Derring Coal Co. by auctioning about 15,000 acres of coal lands in Danville and Terre Haute under U S courts orders. Bids have already set notable values on stock bonds and claims, with large total assessments and prior gold bond issuances described.
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Chicago
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
New York
Derring Coal Co
Middle West
Danville
Terre Haute
United States
Indianapolis
Kuhn, Loeb &Co
Eastern Illinois
Eastern Illinois R. A
Continental Bank
Our Duty in Times of Crisis Urges Neutral Stance
The Houston Post urges the American people to remain neutral and sit tight. It warns against hysterics and jingoism, insisting that action should wait until certainty is achieved.
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Houston Post
Wilson’s Note to Germany Demands Respect for Neutral Rights
The piece outlines President Wilson's note detailing German submarine actions that harmed Americans and neutral ships. It urges Germany to disavow the incidents, offer reparations, and prevent repeats while reaffirming U S rights to travel and conduct lawful business on the seas.
Unstinted Praise for Wilson Note Across Papers
Editorial comment in American papers shows strong approval for Wilson Germany note. German-American papers mostly regret Germany’s starvation allegation while some critique the note. They discuss war possibilities candidly though unlikely, and vow loyal support to the United States.
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Chicago
Germany
Maeland
United States
New York American
Wilson note calls on Germany to disavow submarine acts
The Wilson note demands Germany disavow the submarine commanders who torpedoed the Lusitania and Gulflight and states the United States opposes using submarines as commerce destroyers. Officials expect the U S to push for eliminating submarine use against merchant ships at future international conferences.
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Germany
United States
Washington
Wilson
Governor Hays Calls Wilson Note Firm and Right
Little Rock Ark May 14 Governor Hays calls Wilson’s note firm decisive and right in a brief editorial reaction.
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Little Hock
Ark
Governor Hays
Wilson
Delegates Back Government Support For Peace Congress
In Cleveland on May 14 the delegates to the world court congress agreed the government will receive their support in all circumstances, including war if necessary to advance international peace.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Steamer Claims Sinking German Submarine in North Sea
Blythe England May 14 The captain of the steamer Collairine reports he believes he sank a German submarine in the North Sea off the Northumberland coast. He saw no submarine but struck a submerged obstacle and oil appeared on the surface.
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Blythe
Eng
Collairine
North Sea
Northumberland
Russians Hold Strong Position on River San
Petrograd reports Russian forces have fallen back to a robust strategic line along the River San and now view the German advance through west Galicia as permanently checked.
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Petrograd
San
Galicia
French Occupy Several Trenches Despite Night Attack
The official statement says French forces, after a gleaming night, occupied several trenches despite heavy fighting and air activity. Paris notes advances amid continuing operations on the front.
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Paris
New Freight Rate On Bulky Articles
Washington May 15 The Interstate Commerce Commission issues a new rule effective tomorrow imposing first class rates on bulky or unusually long articles that cannot fit through box car side doors or end windows. The ruling aims at uniformity with a minimum charge of 4000 pounds per shipment, even if loaded into longer than standard cars.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commissions
French artillery demolish German trenches in Aisne valley
French forces in the Aisne valley reported blasting four German blockhouses and leveling multiple trenches during actions last night as German positions south west of Souchez came under fire.
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Eral
Souchez
Aisne
Official Statements Agree on Frontline Claims London May 14
For the first time in six months German and French official statements align. Germany admits the truth of Joffre's key claims of French successes between La Bassee and Arras. To the north British actions are limited to holding position while engaging large German forces.
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London
Joffre
la Basse
Arras
Italian King Delays Accepting Cabinet Resignation
Rome May 14 The Italian king has not yet acted on last night’s cabinet resignation and is conferring with leaders today.
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Rome
Former National Guard Captain Bound Over for Fraud Conspiracy
Brownsville Texas May 14 Former Captain George Head of the Texas National Guard was bound over in 5000 bail to the federal court charged with conspiring to defraud the government by selling National Guard property. A warrant was issued for Col FE KE Walker former assistant quartermaster general on a similar charge.
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Brownsville
Texas
George Head
Texas National Guard
FE. KE. Walker
Southern Baptists Pledge Over Million for Missions
Houston May 14 The Southern Baptists today pledge raising 1 065 000 dollars for home and foreign missions in the coming year.
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Houston
Texas
Southern Baptists Today
Home and Foreign Missions
Sanctions Thaw Trial For Harry Thaw
The higher court today sanctioned an insanity trial for Harry Thaw in New York. The historic case centers on Thaw's alleged actions and the proceedings set the stage for a pivotal legal battle.
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New York
Higher Court
Harry Thaw
Navy ship to aid Esperanza colony amid Yaqui attack
The Navy Department will send a warship to the American colony at Esperanza facing Yaqui attacks. The move aims to provide relief and protection as tensions rise in the region.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Navy Department
Esperanza
Georgia Osteopaths Meet In Cordele Conference
The annual Os teopaths of Georgia convention opens in Cordele with speakers Dr. Louisa Burns of Chicago and Dr. W Banks Beacham of Asheville. More than a hundred osteopaths attend as Dr. Burns speaks and later addresses local matrons and girls about growing problems. Banquet tonight hosted by association president Dr. J W Elliott.
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Cordele
Osteopaths
Georgia
Louisa Burns
A. T. Stil Research Institute
Chicago
W. Banks Beacham
Asheville
Burns
J. W. Elliott
Association
Italian political brinkmanship shapes national cabinet
Fragmentary report notes possible formation of a national cabinet with representation from all parties including those supporting the war for France. The observation hints at broad coalition dynamics amid wartime governance discussions.
Rioting in Milan Sparks Cabinet Crisis Fallout
Rome reports serious rioting in Milan over last night's cabinet crisis with opposing factions firing weapons and a grave situation continuing.
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Milan
Rome
Gibson bill faces final passage fight after close vote
Opponents of the Gibson bill vow continued battle despite a 64 to 66 grossment vote last night. They plan to press the measure on final passage as the effort continues in Texas.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Washington to Hear Pacific Telephone Rate Case
Seattle May 14 The Public Service Commission of Washington has called a public hearing for tomorrow on the valuation of Washington plants of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company as a preliminary step to regulating rates and charges in the state. The case may take two to three weeks. State engineers have spent two years cataloging the physical inventories of the plants.
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Seattle
Washa
Public Service Commission of Washington
Washington
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company
Judge Leads Boys On All Night Hike
Judge I Waite of the juvenile court will lead the all night march of the Coming Men of America starting tomorrow evening. The route will be announced at start time. A large group of St Paul and Minneapolis boys are expected to participate in this juvenile order event in Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Minneapolis
Minn
I. Waite
Juvenile Court
St. Paul and
Coast Guard Cutter Manning to Deploy Arctic Visit
The Manning will be fitted for a cruising voyage from Seattle to Alaska. It will visit Eskimo settlements near Point Barrow supplying government surgeons. After a July 1 departure, it heads to San Francisco to represent the Coast Guard at an exposition.
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Seattle
Washa
Coast Guard
San Francisco
McCullough
Alaska
Chamberlain's Liniment Ad Featured by Ind Woman
Mrs Charles Tanner of Wabash Indiana extols Chamberlains Liniment for rheumatic pain lame back and sprains. The testimonial claims quick relief and broad use by others. Ad copy notes price bottles and local dealers while framing the product as popular with those who know its qualities.
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Chamberlain
Charles Tanner
Wabash, Ind
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