Senate Debates Comptroller Authority Over Contingent Funds
heated Texas Senate session questions whether the comptroller may challenge Senate appropriations from the contingent expense fund for medical and reunion expenses. committee to decide comptroller’s authority. House approves mileage per diem increase to 65 000 and 16 000 for contingent expenses. flag over the president’s stand authorized. adjournment set for morning.
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Fuller
H. B. Terrell
Suitor
R. M. Johnston
Texas Senate
Senate
McNealus, Page and Hudspeth
McNealus
Ae Eee D. McCall
The
Johnston
Comptroller
Gibson
Pace
Bee
Lattimore
Hudspeth
United States
House
Wound Proves Fatal for Pablo Nava in Santa Rosa Incident
Pablo Nava, 20, died at Robert B. Green Memorial after being shot Sunday night while fleeing Officer O W Kilday on South Santa Rosa Avenue. Kilday, who fired, died later after a stabbing while attempting to arrest a suspect. Nava’s bullet path pierced his intestines. Kilday’s heart wound left him gravely injured but slightly improved by Thursday.
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Pablo Nava
Robert B. Green
O. W. Kilday
Nava
Kilday
Santa Rosa Avenue
War Prohibition Bill Aims to Allow President to Ban Liquor
A bill introduced by Representative Howard of Georgia would authorize the President during the war to proclaim a prohibition on the sale manufacture minting transportation importation or exportation of all alcoholic spirits malt or vinous liquors or any intoxicating drinks. The proposal seeks broad control over liquor through executive decree.
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Washington, D. C
Howard
Georgia
Hudson Hudson Six Wins First Prize In Electrical Parade
The Crockett Automobile Company Hudson Super-six won first prize in the electrical division of the parade. Driven by William Steinhardt, the car featured a large American war eagle and a Salute of Liberty replica illuminated like New York harbor’s. Over 1000 lamps lit the car in red white and blue while a Gabriel horn played patriotic airs by Mrs. Julius Cowen. Passengers included Mr. and Mrs. Steinhardt Mr. and Mrs. Cowen H. C. Hayes Miss Freda Rummel and Miss Clara Boelhauwe.
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Crockett Automobile Company
William Steinhardt
United States
New York
Wilson
Gabriel
Julius Cowen
San Antonio
H. C. Hayes
Freda Rummel
Clara Boelhauwe
Woodward Carriage Company
Fraser Automobile Company
Cicero Automobile Company
McDaniel Automobile Company
Williamson Motor Car Company
Wilson & Felder
Grant Motor Car Company
Paul Linnartz
D. K. Newsum
Laurel Heights Methodist Sunday School
Dick Ansley
Baraca
Claud J. Carter
Main Avenue High School
Joske Bros
Nick B. Delgado
C. Lorenz Peterson
Sans Souci Club
Millie Wesp
Canpuyns
Fiesta Parade Sways Through San Antonio Bright With Floats
The Fiesta pageant features divisions and decorated autos with Queen of the Court of Butterflies and other royals. Crowds grow as parade routes are outlined from Alamo plaza to Avenue E, with Boy Scouts aiding traffic and safety.
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Second Texas Infantry
Fourth Texas Infantry
Third Cavalry
Third Artillery
West Texas Military Academy
Pershing
Ferguson
Atlee B. Ayres
Fiesta Association
Winchester Kelso
C. B. Lucas
Battle of Flowers Association
Peacock Military Academy
Queen of the Court of Butterflies
Fort Sam Houston
King Antonio
San Antonio
Helena Guenther
C. C. Clamp Jr
J. K. Beretta
Guy McFarland
F. L. Hillyer
Frank Weinrich
B. R. Webb
Mary
Katherine Webb
Lee James
T. E. Moore
T. W. Pettus
Thomas School
Luchese
Duchess d'Aosta Society
Automobile Dealers Division
Scouts Help Police in Fiesta Week Traffic
Boy Scouts of San Antonio assist police during Fiesta week under Police Chief Fred Lancaster. Chief Scoutmaster Quaiff placed all Scouts at Fiesta Association disposal. each afternoon and evening Scouts in khaki direct traffic, act as messengers, and serve as information bureaus for visitors, drawing favorable comment.
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Lancaster
San Antonio
Boy Scouts
Fred Lancaster
Boy Scouts of
Fiesta Association
Quaiff
French Again Smash German Lines In World War I Update
Field reports describe renewed Allied gains as French forces break German positions and push toward the Rhine. German defense relies on trench systems with wire belts and back digging by prisoners while German artillery lags behind Allied firepower. Air reconnaissance remains crucial as two airmen crash into German lines near Lens but recover. A British effort aids French farmers with volunteers, horses, and tractors to resume farming amid ongoing war strains.
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Rhine
Lens
Bureau of Farm Help
Fresh French Pressure on Champagne Front Intensifies
German dispatch from Berlin dated April 19 reports fresh Allied forces arriving on the Champagne front near Auberive and Ville-Aux-Bois. The German statement says the forest line became unsuitable and a rear position was established as battles along the Chemin des Dames and Craonne failed to meet French aims.
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Berlin
London
Champagne
Auberive
Ville-Aux-Bois
Chemin-des-Dames
Craonne
Frontline Draft Offer Sparks Local Debate
The Van Alstyne Leader quotes residents who suggest recruiting nearby men for combat to ease civilian hardship if wives can adapt. The note frames men as dispensable for the front and hints at social pressure during wartime.
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van Alstyne
Timely Thoughts on Diligence from Dr. Johnson
A brief quotation notes that tasks done with ease come from learning done with diligence. The saying attributes the lesson to Dr. Johnson and emphasizes disciplined effort as the path to proficiency.
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Dr. Johnson
Bitter Norwegian reaction to sinking of unnamed steamer
Norwegian press denounces the April torpedoing of a Scandinavian steamship with loss of all hands except Captain Karstein Olsen. Christiania dispatches say the United States should halt German exports with full Scandinavian cooperation to meet wartime demand.
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London
Karstein Olsen
Christiania Dispatches
United States
Germany
Houston
Department of Agriculture
Ask Farmers to Grow Corn
An appeal directed to farmers urging increased corn production to meet rising demand and support food security. The message emphasizes expanding acreage, improving seed quality, and adopting efficient farming practices.
Duchess of Brunswick's Birth Heralded in Amsterdam
The Duchess of Brunswick, Emperor William's only daughter, has given birth to a daughter. The birth was reported from Amsterdam on April 19 via London.
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Amsterdam
London
Duchess of Brunswick
Emperor William
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