Secrets of German Sabotage Plans Revealed in 1916 Cables
Washington laid out three cablegrams showing the Berlin government directing sabotage and railroad destruction decades ago. The notes mention Bernstorff seeking authority to aid influence campaigns and advise on discreet operatives in the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lansing
United States
America
Berlin
von Bernstorff
Bernstorff
Secretary of State
Foreign Office
Count von Bernstorff
Canadian Pacific Railway
Boehm
Zimmermann
Canada
Joseph Mac Garrity
Philadelphia
John P Keating
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Jeremiah O'Leary
Park Row
New York
Sir Roger Casement
Count Bernstorff
A. N
Hale
Congress
Germany
Two American Soldiers Seized by Armed Mexicans Near Fabens
Two U S soldiers hunting on the American side of the line south of Fabens were overpowered by armed Mexicans and taken to an adobe building in Mexico. They escaped and returned to the American side to rejoin their command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fabens
Tex
Giants win World Series game 3 in New York
The New York Nationals shut out the Chicago Americans 2 to 0 in the third game of the World Series at New York, cheered by thousands of rooters who filled the stands.
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New York Giants
New York
New York Nationals
Chicago Americans
Frost Damage Hits Cotton Across Several States
Frosts in the north central area damaged cotton with some kill in Northern Arkansas and Oklahoma. Local damage reported in Tennessee. Light to heavy frosts struck Texas Mississippi Northern Alabama and Georgia with little reported damage overall.
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Washington
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Tenessee
Texas
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
German Chancellor Declares Peace Infeasible Over German Land
In the reichstag Dr Geo Michaelis the imperial German chancellor said peace is impossible while Germany faces demands for its soil and attempts to drive a wedge between the German people and their emperor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Geo. Michaelis
Germany
State Board Buys District School Bonds in Austin
At its regular meeting the state board of education purchased 188000 dollars of district school bonds and has 86000 dollars remaining for the same purpose in Austin Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State Board of Education
Williamson County Receives $59 000 Federal Aid for Meridian Highway
A Williamson County delegation urged action and the state highway commission granted $59 000 in federal aid for the Meridian highway construction across Williamson County Texas. The assistance supports road improvements in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Williamson County
State Highway Commission
We Storcy and
BeOetadings
Brenham
Brazos River
Washington County
Houston
R. J. Windrow
McLennan County
Burtin
Central Texas
Nacogdoches
Hamilton
Meridian
Whitman Bridge
Brazos
Wichita Falls
Fleming
Mutiny in German Navy at Wilhelmshaven
A mutiny among crews of four German battleships occurred at Wilhelmshaven. Three of the mutiny leaders were ordered shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Wilhelmshaven
New Texas Governor Hobby Delivers Inaugural Address
Tyler Texas report on Governor William P Hobby's inaugural address at the East Texas Fair. He denounced Kaiserism praised Wilson and urged unity, efficiency, and taxpaying restraint while backing university funding and broad education. He pledged fair, fearless law administration and urged Texans to forget factionalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Tex
William P. Hobby
Wilson
Hobby
Board of Regents
Cotton transport leaders push standard bale size and faster shipping
Washington meeting of cotton growers packers shippers and millers from across the South North and Midwest agreed on a standard 600 pound bale and higher packing density to speed movement by rail and water. Committees to insure rapid transportation were appointed and Howard Elliott highlighted rail capacity while endorsing a coastwise trade bill aiding wartime effort.
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Washington
South
North
Middle West
Howard Elliott
Railroads’ War Board
Elliott
White Sox Win First Game of 1917 World Series
Eddie Cicotte of Detroit pitcher extraordinaire piloted the Chicago Americans to a 2 to 1 victory over the New York Nationals in the first game at Comiskey Park. The White Sox led the Giants at every stage in front of 382000 local followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Eddie Cicotte
Deroit
Chicago Americans
New York Nationals
Comiskey Park
White Sox
Giants
Pasha case deepens with new German diplomatic cables
Washington reveals additional confidential telegrams between Count von Bernstorff and Herr von Jagow show Belo Pasha, jailed in France, sought a 1.7 million dollar New York loan to back peace actions. The documents outline alleged German aims and influence operations in 1916 in America.
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Washington
Count von Bernstorff
Berlin
State Department
Belo Pasha
France
Department of State
Bolo Pasha
Count von Pernstorff
Herr von Jagow
New York
Germany
Russia
Italy
Jagow
Iease
Deutsche Bank
Hugo Schmidt
Berpstorff
Paris
America
Merton E. Lewis
New York State
Adolph Pavenstedt
Count Vonsernstorff
Alsace
Lorraine
Bob Pasha
Pavenstedt
G. Amsinck & Co
Highway Commission Makes Designations in Texas
The Texas state highway commission held its regular meeting in Austin with delegations seeking designations and aid for road construction. They approved funds for Navarro and Dallas counties, designated new routes including the middle buster from Austin to Port O’Connor, and planned inspections and future aid for other routes across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State Highway Commission
Navarro County
Port O'Connor
Lockhart
Gonzales
Cuero
Victoria
Oldham County
Fredericksburg
Blanco
Hardeman
Foard
Whuva
Masaes
Suites
Cays
Runnels
Concho
Menard
Kerr
Government Pays for Examination in Texas
An official statement from the adjutant general's department says the federal government will reimburse claims for services by local and district exemption boards and examining physicians. Payment will come through the adjutant general's department and covers up to October 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Adjutant General’s Department
Italian Submarine Incident Kills Navy Personnel
Vice Admiral Sims reported that an American patrol vessel fired on an Italian submarine during night duty in the war zone after the sub did not answer recognition signals. One officer and one enlisted man were killed.
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Washington
Sims
Navy Department
Call issued for United Daughters of the Confederacy convention
Chattanooga Tennessee issued a call Monday for the annual United Daughters of the Confederacy convention to be held in Chattanooga from November 13 to 17.
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Daughters of Confederacy
Chattanooga
Tenn
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Ruling on Fees for Inquest in Texas
The attorney general ruled that a justice of the peace may not charge inquest fees for bodies whose death cause is commonly known or from calamities. Fees are only payable when the death cause is not generally known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Justice of the Peace
School Bonds Approved for Registration in Texas Districts
The attorney general approved common school district bonds for registration in Texas. Angelina county district 0.0. 27 for 1000 dollars Floyd county No. 23 for 1800 dollars and Brown county No. 18 for 1400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Angelina County
Floyd County
Brown County
Naval Forces Dispute Adjusted By Petrograd Delegates
Dispute between the ministry of marine and the Baltic fleet is settled through intervention by the council of workmen and soldiers' delegates of Petrograd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Ministry of Marine
Baltic Fleet
Council of Workmen and Soldiers
Peruna and Manalin Laxative Remedies Lauded in Letters
Mrs. Mary Fennell of Monona Missouri praises Peruna for stomach cramps and head catarrh and notes her sister cured of stomach catarrh by Peruna. Mrs. E T Chomer of Chicago endorses Manalin as best laxative for liver and bowels with good results for indigestion and heartburn. The notice offers Peruna tablets for those who object to liquids.
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Mary Fennell
Tt. F. D
Pomona
Missouri
Peruna
E. T. Chomer
East 42Nd St
Chicago
Ill
Help to Save Nation's Food Supply Campaign Text
In this time of high cost of living everybody should use all possible means to prevent waste and save food. A vigorous campaign to exterminate rats destroys large amounts of foodstuffs annually. Stearns Paste sold for a few cents at stores. Two ounce box rid a house or barn of rats and also destroys mice cockroaches and waterbugs.
Capudine Promises Fast Headache Relief
A vintage advert promotes Capudine as a quick liquid remedy for headaches, claiming it relieves distress and reduces nervous system strain while offering a pleasant taste.
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Capudine
Connecticut Home Guard Admired by Droll College President
A college president famed for his wit praised the Home Guard of Connecticut as an admirable force. He noted its service would be confined to the state unless an invasion occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conncticut
Ann
Christian Register
Age of Youth Ad Promises Hair Darkening Solution
An advertisement claims La Creole Hair Dressing can make you look ten years younger by darkening gray hair. The copy targets readers seeking cosmetic improvement and youthful appearance through hair coloring.
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Adv
Spooning Under Guard At Port Benjamin Morri son
Three well dressed women visited a young Ohio artillery private at Port Benjamin Morrison. The guard grouped near the post prison watched as the couple shared a kiss and left with the guard’s rifle in attendance. The episode drew taunts from prisoners and a cautious remark from a fellow soldier about the guard’s burden.
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Benjamin Morrison
Ohio Artillery
Tn Fisinnpolis
Teachers Demand 50 Percent Pay Boost in Louisiana
New Orleans and Louisiana teachers press for a 50 percent salary increase. They argue pay lags behind regional standards and call for state action to raise teacher compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Louisiana
Pleasing Cards and Diamonds Thought Piece
A playful note compares cards and greetings, favoring the ten of diamonds as a preferred symbol and imagining a cluster of diamond cards. The tone blends light whimsy with a casual appreciation of diamond imagery.
Lemon Lotion for Skin Bleaching Beauty Cream
A vintage advertisement promotes lemon juice mixed with three ounces of orchard white to create a quarter pint skin beautifier. It claims to remove freckles sallowness and tan, soften skin, and bring out natural roses, urging massaging onto face neck arms and hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adv
Mansfield Cough Bal Sam Ad Plainly Urges Quick Relief
An old advertisement promotes Mansfield Cough Balance Sam as a remedy for hacking and hollow coughs with a price of 25 or 50 cents, urging readers to avoid a doctor’s bill by buying now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Alteration on World Relations and Personal Exchanges
A quoted speech by Richard LeGau appears to mock shifting diplomatic stances as "Circumstances alter causes." He notes Germany's altered alliances with China Brazil and Holland Denmark and Spain's protests. He recalls a bride's remark on marriage's impact and a humorous image of a man settling on another's lap.
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China
Brazil
Germany
Holland
Denmark
Spain
Richard LeGaujienne
Nighttime Roman Eye Balsam Claim Ad
A compact ad touts Roman Eye Balsam for night use to prevent tired weary eyes and eye strain. The copy urges readers to use the balsam at retirement for relief.
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Grand Saline
Wills Point
Gladewater
John H. Tace
Lee County
Houston & Texas Central Railroad
Liano
Mason
Puget Found
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W. M. Fry
Waelder To Seguin
Dallas County
J. F. Witt
Burnet County
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Burnet
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ITTLE
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