Belgian nurse Miss van Gastel recounts Belgian suffering
Miss Marie van Gastel a Belgian Red Cross nurse and eye witness will speak at Beethevea Hall tonight on the horrors Belgium endured. The meeting will feature Judge J C Pritchard and Major Rembert Watson with county and city officials presiding for the third Liberty Loan drive.
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Belgium
Marie van Gastel
Red ‘Cross
Beethe-vea Hall
Eua
Liberty Logan
J. C. Pritchard
United States
Rembert Watson
United States Army
von Gastel
Bexar County
San Antonio
van Gustel
Sted Cross
Ostend
Ffamily
Antwerp
Miss van Gastel
Welock
Roselli to Speak on Italys War Message in San Antonio
Lieutenant Bruno Roselli of the Italian army will present Udio's Party the Wier at a public event in San Antonio on Tuesday evening. Major General Henry T. Allen will introduce him, Roselli’s visit arranged after grafted leave from Italy. He will speak on Italy's role in the war and delivered from Adelphi College to American officers.
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Udio
Wier
San Antonio
Bruno Roselli
Henry T. Allen
America
Italy
Roselli
Adelphi College
New York
Lis Willon
Tle
Wi C. A
Avenue and
Fifth Street
Austin
Heavily Burdened French Front Recovers from German Assaults
In France April 1 French forces repel German efforts to seize the Amiens railroad near Grivesnes and Mamgard while holding Chauny and Lassigny sectors. Allied aviators bomb and harry, tanks appear limited, 700 Germans captured, French division halts crossings on the Oise. battle scenes include intense street fighting and heavy artillery exchange.
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France
Montdidier
Grievesnes
Montdider
Moreuil
Amiens
Mamgard
En Santerre
Oise
Chauny
Wee Heen
Lassigny
Plement
Toc
Secon Milssinees
Paraghiate
Jmud
Courage Under Fire As Crew Escapes Burning Armored Car
Gunners abandoned a burning armored vehicle after their vehicle jammed a weapon. They seized a rifle and fired as comrades worked to right the car. They restarted it while Germans closed to 50 yards, and all crew members escaped.
Wisconsin Senatorial Race Draws Heavy Early Vote
Wisconsin voters report a strong early turnout in the senatorial race stretching from Milwaukee to Superior. Lenroot leads Republican hopes, Davies campaigns in Madison, and Berger draws antiwar disloyalty votes amid German sentiment, with loyalty issues shaping Chicago aldermanic contests.
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Wisconsin
Mulwaukee
Wisc
Milwaukee
Lacross
Mississippi River
Oshkosh
Superior
Harry G. Hogan
Republican National Committee
Irvine Lenroot
Joseph E. Davies
Lenroot
America
Reed
Berger
Davies
Zens
Gerger
France
CAPTAINS ARE SELECTED FOR LIBERTY LOAN FORCES
At a luncheon in the Gunter hotel San Antonio leaders for Liberty Loan drives were named. The Alamo Plaza rally is set for Saturday night with street closures to ensure a large crowd. Speakers include one local, one out of town, and one army man. Kelly Field will provide music with captains led by Colonels OA Barrett Holmgreen and their Majors.
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Liberty Loan Committee
Gunter Hotel
Liberty Loan
Alamo Plaza
San Antonio
Yarry Hertzberg
Kelly Field
Barrett's Army
F. LU. Hillyer
W. C. Silliman
Clarence Jones
George @. Vaughn
W.W. C. Manlove
J. PF. Delesdenier
William Wurzbach
Ll. H. Browne
I. T. Pruitt
Holmgreen
1. J. Rilse
Lon Tt. Wright
Wallace Rogers
Walter Walthall
Charles Ade
SN. Burdin
Ed Raymond
Harry Hertzberg
Ted Milburn
John Williams
Henry Matthews
George Allensworth
Beauty Tints For Your Hair
A vintage advertisement promises La Creole Hair Dressing will revive natural color in gray or faded hair without dye. It claims to darken hair evenly, add luster, and improve scalp health, usable by combing through hair. Sold in drug stores or by mail order from Van Vleet Manserfield Drug Co in Memphis, Tennessee.
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van Vleet-Manserfield Drug Co
Memphis
Tenn—Ady
Americans to Merge Regular Army Units Fears and Hopes
Officials expect the merging of regular army national guard and national army units into a single American force to address transport and supply strains. Pershing reports awaited as French front reports hint at Americans joining battle lines in Picardy amid tight secrecy.
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National Army
National Guard
Pershing
General Pershing
Foch
Picardy
France
Bliss
More Men on the March in France
American troops move through muddy roads in double file toward northern France with orders to reach the plains of Picardy. News of potential action spreads, with Paris papers confirming plans to fight side by side with French and British forces. Soldiers display grit, marching despite injuries, eager for combat and recognition.
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Associated Press
Ior
United States
France
Paris
Plains
Picardy
Morocco is Loyal to Allies Amid War Struggle
Special cable from Tangier April 2 reports renewed German propaganda seen in Spanish zone areas but dismissed. Moroccos troops remain on the front while grain and foodstuffs aid France. Native population supports the Allies with steadfast confidence.
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London
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
the Public Ledger Co
Tangiwn
Hith Teuteun
Larache
Morocco
France
Hair Care Advice Promotes Canthrax Shampoo Use
An old newspaper excerpt discusses hair health stressing careful washing to prevent troubles. It promotes a homemade shampoo by dissolving Canthrax in hot water to create a cleansing lather that cleanses the scalp and leaves hair glossy and fluffy.
Foch appointed Allied commander on western front
Paris reports General Foch appointed to coordinate Allied forces on the western front to unify leadership. Clemenceau’s talks with high commands boost French confidence, while Italy notes the joint command and strategic impact on Germany’s position.
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London Times Service
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Puble Ledger Co
Paris
Foch
Western Front
Foruk
Clemenceau
Petain
Haig
General Loch
England
France
Clemmenceau
American Brigades to Aid Allies in Frontline Push
German gains pale beside losses as American regiments join brigades with British and French units to aid the front. A Washington telegram celebrates troops going to the front, while The Times calls brigadeed American troops crucial militarily and morally. The Express and Daily News note age limits for service, with 50 or 48 cited.
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Washington
Paris
Times
The
Albert
Arrits
the Times
the Express
Daily News
Looney Withdraws From Texas Governor Race
In Austin General Looney quit the race for governor after anticipated moves by lawmakers. The field narrows to Hobby Ferguson and Clark with projections that only Hobby and Ferguson will remain by primaries. Looney thanks supporters and cites reforms as the motive for his candidacy.
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Austin
Tex
Looney
WL P. Hobby
James I. Ferguson
Henry Clark
Erath County
Hobby
Feguson
Royal Flying Corps training to resume in Canada
Fort Worth April 2 British Royal Flying Corps units, led by Brigadier General Hoare, will begin moving to Canada after training cadets at three Fort Worth fields since last October. Lord Wellesley will head the first contingent to Canada, with pilots and cadets from British units and Americans serving under gunnery supervision. Forty seven deaths among cadets and mechanics mark the fatalities during training.
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Fort Worth
Port Worth
Noyal
Hoare
Toronto
Canada
United States
Lord Wellesly
GE Wellington
Lord Wellesiy
Texas Fields
Vernon Castie
Major Ballard
Winnerly
Western Front
Europe
Canmuke
War Department
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Byghira
Ieenunne
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UNION
Beacon Shoe Store
E. Houston St
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Tm. Hoyt Shoe Company
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Mancheater
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London Times
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Public Ledger Co
RCME
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Alamo and
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