British Air Superiority Amid Wet Somber Front Lines
London dispatch reports British air forces superior to German flyers despite rain and fog. German plans near Arras unsettled by bad weather. British artillery and air power disrupt enemy movements. Prisoners and workers near the front noted. heavy shelling and gas use persist with no major ground operations.
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London Times
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
The
Public Ledger Co
Arras
Jos
Russia
Jinesia
Air Council
Mat la
Flying Corps
England
Hotel Guests in City From Texas and Beyond
A list of visitors reported staying at local hotels includes A Browne from Brownsville at St Anthony J Leeper from Rio Grande at Mengit A Bogel from Marfa at Gunter W Cagectl from St Louis at Lanter AL Fork from Georgetown at St Anthony Mrs o Milter from Tulsa at Menger A Hitchcook from Falls S VI at Wie Guiter Stewart from Philadelphia at HOS Pendleton from Houston at Mrs ih C Mortimer from Cleveland at Menger Weatherford from Marfa at Gunter Media from Dallas leaving Lanier J F Brook from Winnsboro at John Maxwell from Milwauker at Munger.
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Mexico City
Gonzales
Boorisi
Tsihe Sante Diames
A. Browne
Brownsville
St. Anthony
J. Leeper
Rio Grande
Mengit A
Bogel
Marfa
Gunter
W. H. Cagectl
St. Louis
Lanter
AL Fork
Georsetown
O. Milter
Tulsa
Oia
Menger
A. Hitchcook
Falls
S. VI
Wie Guiter
Stewart
Philadelphia
Pendleton
Houston
Ih. C. Mortimer
Cleveland
Ohio
W.ow. Weatherford
Gunter, HO
Media
Dallas
Lanier
J. F. Brook
Winnsboro
John
Maxwell
Milwauker
Munger
Light turnout in five trustee election for San Antonio School Board
By noon Tuesday only scattered votes were tallied with 92 at the Fourth Ward engine house. Reported low participation suggested the opposition “Three School Book Ticket” led, while supporters of the current “School Children’s Ticket” warned the outcome could hinge on increased turnout before polls close at 7 o’clock Tuesday evening.
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Sam Antonio
Ifree School Booket
Tonoun
100000 IN CLASS ONE AUSTIN Vex April 9
100000 men in Texas are in class No 1 of the selective draft including about 8000 to report to Camp Travis in June. Major C Townes in charge of draft work in Texas relayed this to Provost Marshal General Crowder. Crowder requested the data.
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Austin
Vex
Texas
Camp Travis
Crowder
Major. C. Townes
Genral Crowder
Officers Swap Posts In Texas Assignment Change
Wichita Falls Texas April 9 Maj Johnny M Brooks commandant at Camp Wield was replaced yesterday by Major Alfonte formerly commandant at Scott Wield St Louis Brooks moved to Scott Wield to take command and the two officers exchanged posts
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Mying
Machange
Wichita Pals
Tex
Johny IR. Brooks
Cal] Wield
Alfonte
Scott Wield
St. Louis
Brooks
Scott Meld
Conscription and Home Rule in Parliament
London dispatch reports on a Home Rule bill outline for Ireland including an Irish parliament in Dublin a responsible executive and military service with safeguards for Protestants. The Times editorial rejects claims of planned Irish conscription as political manipulation and notes government intent to present convention proposals to Parliament while pursuing unity and defusing Irish grievances.
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Ines
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
The
Public Ledger Co
Dublin
Express
Ulster
the Times
Ireland
England
Scotland
Wales
Jong
Parliamen Ry
MVC Tres
Ingland
London Times
San Antonio Light
Flithertonnis
Sinn
San Antonio Death Rate Dips in March Report
San Antonio records show March death rate at 2.026 per thousand among residents from 304 deaths, with a general rate of 2.26 per thousand including nonresidents. The preceding month had 358 deaths and a 2.32 rate among residents, with 405 burial permits and a 2.7 general rate. fifteen violent deaths occurred, including gunshot, burns, automobile, and exhaustion cases. Infants under one year of Mexican parentage numbered 34, while deaths of other nationalities totaled 20.
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San Antonio
McGee
City Health Department
Sume Gga
Hurley Seeks 50 Million for Concrete Ship Program
Washington April 3 overhead plan to spend fifty million dollars to build five government yards for concrete ships. Projects include two on the Pacific Coast and three in the south with Wilmington North Carolina likely among them. Initial output targets are 750 ton tankers to meet oil carrier shortages, with tankers deemed likeliest success in this emergency effort.
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Congress
Hurley
The
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Pacific Coast
South
Wilmington
N. C
Pluvermiment Yards
Lurley
Piez
Meet Corporation
Pacific
Lloyd George Faces Irish and War Bill Debates
In spring 1867 Lloyd George faces a push to extend conscription age up to 50 amid Irish governance questions. Cabinet readiness, opposition over tribunals, and labor supply for shipyards and farms frame the debate while Ireland may see hints of home rule and a potential statement on compulsory service.
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Ireland
France
Lloyd George
United Kingdom
Irish Sea
Foch
Rawlinson
Western Front
Versailles Council
Ikely
Joseph Devlin
London
Lioyd George
Nia
Dublin Warns Against Conscription in Ireland
Dublin city council adopted a resolution warning Britain against forcing conscription on Ireland. An addendum invited Sinn Fein leaders and Irish trades representatives to meet the mayor to plan united opposition, stressing that conscription would provoke violent resistance across towns and villages.
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Dublin
Corporation of the City of
Ireland
John Dillon
Joseh Devlin
de Valera
Arthur Griffiths
Sinn Fein
Trish Trades Union Congress
Trish
Dublin Coucil
Sherlock
Dillon
Valera
Yevila
Alfred Griffith
Irish Trades Congress
Alderman Byrne
North Ireland
Ulster
Abdesman Quade
P Tyi
House of Commons
Deceived Mr Jonesmash Battle Over Secondhand Car
A terse exchange recounts a dispute over a secondhand car, with one party accusing the other of deception and bargain hunting. The dialogue centers on Mr Jones and a vehicle transaction, highlighting tensions between buyer and seller and a perceived attempt at a rigged deal.
Real War Garden at Camp Travis Boosts Local Food Supply
Headquarters detachment of the 180th Infantry Brigade reports a thriving home garden at Camp Travis with radishes onions lettuce and plans to add turnips parsley and more. Led by Lieut J W Rubush the unit boasts the first camp garden to supply its own vegetables and earns praise from Maj Gen Henry Z Allen for its efficiency. The piece notes no casualty lists at present and includes a humorous blurb from Everybodys Magazine about a father and son in civil service.
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180Th Infantry Brigade
Camp Travis
J. W. Rubbush
W.— J. Johnston
Rubush
Henry Z. Allen
180Th
Election May Close Saloon in Wichita Falls Texas
Wichita Falls saloonman petitions to move to Umberg Texas seven miles east and the ten mile line law takes effect April 15. Commissioners court orders a levell option election for April 24 after Urberg residents object to the saloon. The vote will settle the issue. Wilson to press on casualty lists. President to decide on withholding in casualties as Baker returns from France.
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Wichita
Mriberg
Herd
Hug
Urberg
Wison
Wasitington
Wilson
Baker
France
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