Carranza seeks Washington on withdrawal of American troops
Carranza in a note to Washington urges the withdrawal of U S troops from Mexico. Reports say American troopers were fired upon in Parral Chihuahua with casualties on both sides. Carranza warns against occupation and asks the secretary of state to argue for removal and restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
Washington
Mexico
Seventh Cavalry
Tompkins
Parral
Chihuahua
Aguilar
Garcia
el Paso
Gutierrez
Obregon
Secretary of State
Foreign Office
Pershing
Funston
War Department
Southern Department
United States
Francisco Villa
Columbus
Jiminez
Troya
Carrancigtas
Villistas
Juarez
Gavira
Villa
West Texas
del Rio
Persh
War Front Reports Continuous Bombardments and Vessels Sunk
Allied and central forces clash along Verdun sectors and the Austro Italian front with heavy artillery duels. Five ships sunk or damaged by mines and submarines. British and Dutch vessels among those lost or damaged. Russian advances and Turkish counterattacks cited with various tactical gains and losses across theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asiatic
Turkey
Caucasus
Petrograd
Robert Adamson
Angus
Inverlyon
Dorothea
Colombia
Ripparals
Monte Cari
Cinnabono
Monte Speronne
Saloniki
Gievgeli
Doiran
Asiatic Turkey
Erzerum
Bitlis
Felahie
Townshend
Kut-el-Amara
South Africa
Great Britain
Verdun
Rivers-Harbors Bill Passes House With Broad River Projects
The annual rivers and harbors appropriation bill totaling 40 million dollars won House approval by 210 to 133 after rejecting numerous amendments. Key funds go to Mississippi River, New York harbor, Ohio river, and other projects. a new program urged by the president and Beak is included. Concurrently Austin grants charter to multiple Texas and out-of-state oil and gas firms with varying capital stocks and one chartered hotel related school. headquarters listed in Mexia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Washington
House
Mann
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Medr Way
Wilson
Beak
Mississippi River
New York Harbor
Upper
Hudson River
Delaware River
Norfolk
Beaufort
Ohio River
Missouri River
Columbia River
Tennessee River
St. Marys River
Michigan
Chicago Harbor
Ouachita River
Arkansas
Louisiana
Brazos River
Trinity River
Galveston Harbor
Austin
Tex
Irving Oil and Gas Company of Houston
Capital Stock
Lincoln Oil and Gas Company of Houston
Longshoremen's Benevolent Association of
Galveston
Lieber Oil Company of Houston
Modern Oil and Gas Company of Houston
Model Improvement Company of
Port Arthur
Panther Branch Lumber Company of
Houston
the Staacke Improvement Corporation of
San Antonio
State Oil and Gas Company of
Giddings
The
Agate Oil Company of
American la France Fire Engine Company of
Dallas
Collins & Moore
Paris
Home Engineering Company, Inc
Finley Method Company of
Hancock Oil Company of
Hotel Dieu Training School of
el Paso
Hunters Oil Company
Enterprise Window Glass Company
Tulsa
Okla
Mexia
Governors Proclaim May 7 as Texas Mothers Day
Austin Texas Governor Ferguson issued a proclamation designating Sunday May 7 as Mothers Day in Texas. He urges all residents to observe the day with appreciation for motherhood and suggests giving a gift or sending a note or visiting mothers as a sign of gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Austin
Tex
Ferguson
Oil Well Near Sealy Shows Good Oil Indications
Sealy Texas reports an oil well three miles above Sealy has reach 1800 feet with strong indications of oil. A second well at Peters six miles above Sealy is progressing well and is only a few hundred feet deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sealy
Tex
Peters
Guadalupe County Fair Purchases Land for Modern Grounds
The Guadalupe County Fair Association bought forty acres from Tom Hradt for $6,000 to connect with the existing fair grounds. The plan includes a modern exhibition hall stalls and additional buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seguin
Tex
Guadalupe County Fair Association
Tom Hradt
Some Neglect to Give Addresses in Confederate Pensions
In Austin Texas pensioners who did not furnish addresses with their pension affidavits leave about 150 Confederate pension warrants undelivered in the controller's department out of 3000 warrants issued March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Controller’s Department
Colonel Flores killed after Jimenez raid
El Paso report says Colonel Flores commanding the Carranza garrison at Jiminez was shot and killed by Villista guards at a railroad bridge near Jiminez after a Villista raid in which ten Carranza soldiers died and about fifteen were wounded.
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el Paso
Tex
Flores
Carranza
Jiminez
Villista
Education Board Buys Bonds in Austin Meeting
At its monthly session the State board of education bought all offered bonds totaling 48 350 dollars, leaving 114 159 dollars available for future investments. Previous bond payments have been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State Board of Education
Freezing Frost Damages Texas Fruit Crops
Reports to the Texas department of agriculture indicate the recent freeze and frost have greatly damaged fruit in North and East Texas. In some areas gardens and truck crops have been killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas Department of Agriculture
Texas
Nomination for Groveton Postmaster Named
The president nominated George W. Locke to be postmaster at Groveton Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George W. Locke
Groveton, Texas
Town Fire Destroys Dale Near Lockhart Texas
Fire Tuesday nearly wiped out the town of Dale near Lockhart. Only two business houses remained standing with losses around $20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhart
Tex
Dale
Luling Votes Pro Majority In Prohibition Election
Luling Texas residents backed prohibition with a 96 percent pro vote in Caldwell County on Saturday. The result reflected strong local support for the measure amid ongoing state-wide debates on alcohol restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luling
Tex
Caldwell County
2500 Cattle Dipped in Bell County Texas
Belton Texas reports 2500 cattle dipped since late February as part of the Texas fever battle led by county demonstration agent Tom Youngblood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belton
Tex
Tom Youngblood
Bell County
L-1 Submarine Delivered to Charlestown Navy Yard
The largest U S navy submarine L-1 first of seven of its class was turned over to the Charlestown navy yard commandant on Wednesday. It measures 170 feet overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Navy
Charlestown Navy Yard
Chicago milk dealers sign farmers price scale demand
Chicago milk dealers including The Borden Company ended a stalemate by signing the farmers demand for a price of 1 656 dollars per 100 pounds on the milk scale. The accord marks a settlement after farmers pressed for higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Borden Company
War on Dirt as House Cleaners Rally and Rant
A fragmented cartoon caption set jokes about a house in ruins and a so called cleaning offensive led by a wife. It contrasts self help with political cynicism and hints at unemployment as a driver to crime or public office.
Daily Fly Killer Promises All-Season Control
An advertisement for a Daily Fly Killer claims it kills thousands and lasts all season. The offer includes six units sent express prepaid for one dollar and is addressed to H. Somers at 50 De Kalb Ave Brooklyn New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somers
de Kalb Ave
Brooklyn
Child Protests Gift Choices in domestic chat
In a domestic scene a child asks for a puppy while arguing with a mother over a kitten Aunt Mary gave. The child recounts a bath attempt that ended with a scratch and expresses dissatisfaction with Kitty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamma
Ethel
Mary
New Strength for Lame Backs and Worn-out Conditions
Dear Mr Editor I suffered from lame back and a tired worn out feeling. It would start with a crick in the back and I could not stand erect. After taking Anuric Tablets my back began to improve and I no longer walk doubled over. Anuric is advertised as dissolving uric acid and is produced by Dr Pierce in 60 cent packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crick
Pierce
Ad Slogans and Quips Run Through Local Ads
A collection of brief ad lines and wry maxims appears, including praise for a lyre, claims about an imitation product, La Creole hair dressing, Hanford's Balsam, and a quip on cupid and secrecy, all reflecting period commercial humor and social observations.
From Girlhood to Old Age Women Are Helped
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a universal remedy for female ailments from puberty to aging. It claims to aid headaches backache hot flashes bearing down sensations and mental distress and promotes the medicine as a temperance women’s medicine with ingredients listed on the wrapper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
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