Duty of neutrals urged to speak out on war crimes
A speech urged neutral nations to condemn German barbarities in Belgium and to speak out against silence. It argued that neutral governments bear moral responsibility for inaction and warned that silence could condemn humanity to further bloodshed. The speaker pressed Americas duty to oppose aggression and defend human rights.
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Conditions in Texas schools show encouraging trends
The Texas State Department of Education reports improving school conditions across the state. Enrollment rises from last year as health remains good and epidemics are absent. Officials note growing community interest and cooperation, with promotions at year end likely to be favorable.
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Airships Are Feared Amsterdam Air War Update
An Ag 10 A patch reports heavy fighting south of Dix with a well funded German break through attempt. Villages were destroyed and traffic on Lake Constance suspended as Germany reviews measures to stop British Zeppelin raids. Forty armored boats with guns are deployed to the lake. Allied airmen dropped bombs on a German position at Knock. German search efforts used high altitude fire arrows to light the sky, but could not locate the flyers.
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Carnegie Library Adds New Books to Catalog
New library list for lent week includes Christianity and Socialism by Washington Gladden and works on Gothic architecture by A. Bumpus and G. Street. Other titles cover sculpture, bookbinding, and traditional crafts, with fiction by Mary Findlater and J. McCutcheon. Local Texas education board purchases totalling 149,0001 distributed to multiple districts including Brangett Avery Midlothian Richardson and Tarrant counties.
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NO STRIKE WING UNLESS PUBLIC FAVORS MEN
Chicago April 19. Tut ruttechmitt told the Federal Commission on Industrial Tali tors that the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific strike arose in 1911 to pressure railroads. He claimed the strike aimed to force peace by paralyzing lines and denounced that it was driven by saboteurs and labor leaders over a tariff fight. He argued public opinion would have blocked it if the public favor had been clear and urged candor with the public while defending the union stance.
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Governor Cannot Attend Reunion in Richmond Va
Gov Ferguson expresses regret at missing the National Confederate Veterans reunion in Richmond Virginia on June 14 due to official duties. He notes the dedication of the Confederate Memorial Institute and the cornerstone laying for a monument to Stonewall Jackson, praising the event’s planned significance.
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Citizens League endorses candidates for San Antonio primaries
The Citizens' League endorsed candidates at their convention on Monday night in April. They urged all San Antonio citizens to support them and vote in the city primaries on April 26, 1916.
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Extra Session Called Soon Speculation Dims
Governor Werxuson announced no change in plan to call an extra session. Rumors of delays ended as he stated the date and notice would be given, with no postponement of the legislative agenda. The administration aims to expand funding and insurance provisions, including a $36 million drive by private teams over five years.
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Not Howards Mistake In County Advertisement Bid Error
County Auditor Yah Howiard admits an error in a published advertisement inviting bids for a county project. The notice misdated April 15 and 16, causing contractor confusion about the bid opening date, with officials blaming a city campaign and asserting the mistake was not due to negligence.
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May cross cattle into Austin under border disease plan
Appeals pour in from Mexican cattle owners seeking permission to move herds across the Rio Grande into Texas to prevent theft or confiscation amid war. The governor forwards requests to the Live Stock Sanitary Commission which is expected to allow crossings if cattle endure strict disinfestation and a disease quarantine modification.
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Acquittal in Paris Wife Shooting Case Sparks Fraud Charges
Paris report claims Captain Herail of the French army was acquitted for shooting his wife amid a contested defense citing duress and emergency duty. The article notes a later fraud charge against a leading city official, with details of a dramatic incident involving a prominent attorney and a grand jury investigation.
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Balkan Crisis Reports and Balkan Passports Found
An official Nish dispatch to the Serbian legation claims Bulgarian irregulars, aided by Bulgarian and Turkish officers, raided Serbia and Greece recently. Bulgarian passports were recovered on several dead, suggesting organized involvement at an official level.
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Cotton rate ruling stirs Texas rail and transport policy
A Texas railroad agency issues a ruling amending rates on cotton shipments. The decision bans special rates for cotton and constrains future pricing to Houston and Galveston while blocking origins outside the state from using those rates. The move aims to curb discriminatory freight charges and aligns with broader regulatory efforts.
Miss Cordell Wins Big in Local Theater Pageant
Miss Cordell captured the top prize in a community theater contest amid a lively pageant at the Metl district. Fellow finalists include Miss Felis Vogel and Miss Kate Yunisovich with audience votes tallied at 4,298,170. Winners receive gold and theater tokens along with admission tickets, while several honorees earn gold and tickets for next events.
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What will be General Jeffreys title when the war ends
Paragraph from a 1917-era dispatch questions General Joffre’s future title and role. It notes speculation that he would be the “Vue ne Gr Marne” or a duke, and mentions genealogists tracing his Catalan Spanish lineage while the war continues. The piece reflects period debate on honors and titles for leaders after victory.
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