Spirit of Qua Soldiers Too Much for Hung
Associated Press dispatch from El Paso reports a cross border clash as American cavalry patrolling near the Rio Grande exchange fire with Mexican forces by the Union Stock Yards. Ten shots fired by U S troops prompt return volley from Mexican side with two American casualties. The piece also quotes F M Cuttack praising the American army in France and its potential impact in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordey Wrr
EL Paso
Tex
Rio Grande
Daniels Sees New Destroyer Launched at Fore River
Quincy April 20 Josephus Daniels visited Fore River to unveil a new destroyer christened the Bell in honor of Rear Admiral Henry H. Bell. Secretary Daniels toured the Bethlehem Fore River and Squantum yards with Gov McCall, Boston and Quincy mayors, noting the rise from 3,500 to 16,000 workers and praising labor over German autocracy in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Mass
Josephus Daniels
Navy Department
Bethlehem Ship Building Corporation
Fore River
Secretary of the Navy
Joseph W. Powsell
Bethlehem Ship Building Company
Mr. Daniels
McCalla
Boston
Mrs. Daniels
Uncle Sam
Daniels
America
Merica
Bell
Henry H. Bell
North Carolina
United States
Farragut
Governor Hobby urges cotton growers to observe law
Austin April 20 Governor Hobby issued a proclamation urging cotton growers in infected districts to abstain from planting or growing cotton despite a defect in the law which provides no penalties. The zones include Brazoria Galveston Chambers Liberty Jefferson Hardin and Starr counties and the governor notes penalties apply to transport but plant and grow cotton in this zone is discouraged to avoid federal quarantine risk. A letter from Dr. W D Hunter of the US Department of Agriculture is cited stressing compliance to prevent escalation of containment measures in Southeastern Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
W. PP. Weabby
Texas
Brazoria
Galveston
Chambers
Liberty
Jefferson
Hardin
Slarrig
Commissioner of Agriculture
Hobby
W. D. Hunter
Federal Horticultural Board
United States Department of Ag Eulture
Near Lynchings Spur Demand for Speedy Trial
A report notes a lynching victim seeks a rapid trial while details reveal a German native, born of German-Italian ties, and a U.S. soldier later charged. Michael W. Collins, a Catholic priest in Jackson, surrendered after an indictment by a Federal grand jury for alleged disloyal remarks. A Berkeley mob burned a canvas tabernacle after the pastor refused to lower the American flag at sunset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pave Gurardeat
Michael W. Collins
Jackson
Here
United States
Dary
Collins
Havi
Berkeley
Cal
Church of the Living God
Josiah Sykes
Private dames to become aviator in military training
Ronan of Headquarters Company 315th Engineers Camp Travis is to be an aviator after passing required tests. He has been ordered to Melly Weld for equipment training at one school of military aeronautics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dames. ¢. Ronan
315Th Engineers
Travis
Melly Weld
German Army Takes Heavy Losses In Givenchy to Robecq Battle
Despatch from Ottawa reports a British counterattack near Givenchy and Robecq after a five hour bombardment repulsing a German main attack. German divisions suffered severe casualties across several fronts, including the 214th and Bavarian units, with some regiments wiped out or reduced to a fraction of their strength. Welsh and British forces held firm, boosting morale among wounded and defenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Reuter
France
Givenchy
Robecq
Avelette Bridge
Riez Duvinage
Germany
Romarin-Rossignol
Meteren
Strazeele
Neuve Malise
Second Bavarian Jaeger
Alpine Corps
Werg
Storm Troops Crushed in Fierce Thursday Assault
British forces repelled a major German drive along the northern battle front, inflicting heavy losses on storm troopers. Across the Givenchy to Festubert line, German troops suffered extensive casualties under British artillery and machine gun fire. Many Germans surrendered after being driven back, while trench mortars and a furious bombardment devastated enemy ranks near Givenchy and Westubert.
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Vwrance
Givenchy
Festubert
Robeer
Bubassee
Fareward
Alt Givenchy
Westubert
Huns Lose Costly Gains to British
Continuation reports describe German attempts along the Lys being halted by British forces. French attacks on the southern front faced same setback as Vimy and the southern line remain obstacles to a drive. In the Amiens sector a German raid near Hagard yielded prisoners, including an officer, as French forces held firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drnving
Lys
Lassigny
Noyon
British Gain in Counter Attacks South of Scarpe River
London reports a local operation south of the Scarpe yielded nine machine guns a trench mortar and prisoners. British forces repulsed a German counter attack and restored positions after further actions near Givenchy Festubert and Robecq with ongoing artillery activity reported on the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Scarpe River
War Office
Flanders
Givenchy
Festubert
Robecq
Greman
Arras
French Repulse Attacks Near Amiens Fail. Prisoners Taken
German raiding operation last night against French lines near Tangard in Santere southeast of Amiens failed. French forces captured prisoners in the focal action as artillery remained active along the southern front between Lassigny and Noyou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pares
Tangard-ln-Santere
Amiens
War Office
Lassigny
Noyou
MAX TRY AGAIN FOR AMIENS IN FRANCE
The British in France report no major enemy offensives overnight though fighting persists in the northern zone and near the Somme. A fresh enemy effort toward Amiens is noted from Pacant wood and Vie du Sinage, with limited gains and a subsequent withdrawal to prior lines. In Kemmel ridge area the Germans appear to pause to reorganize after heavy recent fighting as British reinforcements arrive.
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France
Somme
Amiens
Vies du Sinage
Pacant Wood
Arnis
Lemraings
Kemmel
Wasault
Washington optimistic on Western Front strike
Washington reports veins on the western front tilt toward a counteroffensive by Allied forces led by General Wochs, with officers and allied missions hopeful for a breakthrough. Optimism spreads among American and French and British planners as troop dispositions near readiness for a major thrust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
T. C
Wochs
Amerian Offizhus
Iroch
Dawa
Allies Poised for a Major Spring Offensive in Europe
A Rome announcement says Italian troops are entering France to aid the crucial battle. Allies including France, Italy, Great Britain, Belgium, Portugal, and Russia unite under one command for a powerful push. Secretary Baker discusses accelerating American involvement with President Wilson and British envoy Lord Reading. Rumors place William C. Potter in a top signal corps post and Henry Ford may head airplane production, modeled after Schwab in ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Britain
Ont Gort
Latt Tull
Liman von Sanders
Lorraine
Rome
Italy
Great Britain
Belgium
Portugal
Baker
Wilson
Lord Reading
William C. Potter
Signal Corps
Henry Ford
Charles M. Schwab
Period of suspense ends London sees German hold up
London believes the German advance is halted in the northern battlefield. British and French forces are coordinating, with Haig reporting momentum toward victory. The Pall Mall Gazette cites a well informed correspondent saying Germany seeks destruction of Haig’s army, rushing troops and munitions to the front while Allies prepare to meet the challenge with assured resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times Service
San Antonio
Philadelphia Publi Ledges
Public Ledger Co. Don
Calais
Pall Mall Gazette
Haig
Taig
Wielt
Discharges for Camp Travis Officers Highlight Court Case
Second Lieut John C Boyd of the quartermaster corps at the Ninetyeth division is discharged after a court martial for association with women of questionable character. The decision upheld after a jurisdiction issue, with Lieut A M Brauer previously discharged. Two theatres near the old Austin Road west of Camp Travis are banned for soldiers due to unsafe, poorly supported construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Boyd
Quartermaster Corps
Ninetieth Division
Boyd
Camp Cravis
San Antonio
A. M. Brauer
Idee Advocate Gent Department
Washington
Jade Advocate General
Austin Road
Camp Trenvis
Ricaut Takes Field Against Revolution Headed by Caballero
In Brownsville Texas on April 20 Gen. Alfredo Ricaut reports taking field against Gen. Luis Caballero who leads about 1000 men in Tamaulipas. Caballero aims to seize Tamaulipas while resistance builds in Matamoros. reinforcements to 1500 expected, entrances blocked, and ties to German influence noted. Four federal generals rumored to have joined Caballero.
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Brownsville
Tex
Luis Caballero
Tirzo
Matamoros
Alfredo Ricaut
Tamaulipas
Tamaulpas
Caballero
Cabaillero
E. P. Navarrete
Situasion
Mexico
Entente
Tampico
Eugenio Lopez
Obituary notices from San Antonio area deaths
Obituaries list multiple local deaths including Mrs Lona Urquidi of Teston Mass died recently. services held in San Antonio with pallbearers named. Other obituaries include Mrs Anna Moreau a Germany native long Texas resident with many children. Miss Winn Bueh and Mrs Clara Salge. funeral details note chapels, churches, burial sites, and survivors.
Richardson and Knott Rites At Local Lutheran Cemetery
Mrs. Bunnie A Richardson 68 native of Texas died at 1 30 am Saturday at 209 Givens Ave after two weeks in San Antonio from Falls City. Survived by husband six daughters two sisters two brothers all in Texas. Funeral from the residence at 4 pm Sunday with interment in New Lutheran Cemetery No 7. Mrs Helen Amelia Knott 23 native of San Antonio died at her parents home 171 Creiss Street at 7 30 am Saturday April 20. Survived by husband Walter W Knott an infant daughter Virginia Marjorie, parents Mr and Mrs George Rilling, three brothers Walter Rilling Arthur Rilling Fred Rilling, and three sisters Mrs Herman Erbin Miss Georgina Rilling Miss Kathleen Rilling. Funeral from parents home at 6 30 pm Sunday Rev A Wolff of St John Lutheran Church officiating. Interment in New Lutheran Cemetery.
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Tenn Urquidi
Lona Urquidi
Teston
Mass
Hosa Alexander
Santa Clara Street
Mev
A. Wolff
G. John's Lutheran Church
Fritz Lohs
Pied List
Chris Dulling
Louis Wagner
Henry Deininger
Willam Marx
Anna Moreau
At & Invent Hospital
Germany
Texas
Louis
George
Edwin
Charlie
Jean Springs
Willie Moreau
France
Dora
Walker
San Antonio
Gertrude Bmillenburgy
Leon Springs
Lowise Pincke
Boerne
Daisy Moreau
Dallas
Henry Schmidt
Ida Neideman
August Liebe
Albert Lieve
Pennsylvania
Mugs
California
Riebe Undertaking Company
St. John's Church
Old Lutheran Cemetery
Clara Saleu
Clara Sale
Milliion
Tex
Schertz
Judolph Salge
Frank Reinhard
Albert Riederich
Emil Dunbar
Hernan
Adolph
Otto
Alvin Reinhard
Marion
Marion, Hoy
Lapine
Marion Lucifieran Church
Bunnie A. Richardson
Fannie A. Richardson
Exas
Givens Avenue
Falls City
Helen Amelia Katt
Helen Amelia Ixnott
Creiss Street
Walter W. Knott
Virginia Marjorie
George Rilling
Walter Rilling
Arthur Rilling
Los Angeles
Cal
Fred Rilling
Fort Worth
Herman Erbin
Georgina Rilling
Kathleen Rilling
St. John's Lutheran Church
New Lutheran Cemetery
Shelley-Loting Undertaking Co and related ads
Shelley-Loting Undertaking Co offers automobile equipment and private ambulance service with contact numbers. Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Co advertises private ambulance and motor equipment at 453 Soledad St. Roselawn Cemetery in San Antonio promotes burial services with easy terms at the State Bank Building office in Crockett. Roberts Cement Burial Vaults markets water proof, air tight vaults at Travis 1520.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Co
Soledad St
Roselawn Cemetery
San _ Antonio
State Bank
Crockett
Roberts
Injured Cadet Donaldson Dies in Texas Flight Accident
Cadet W. T. Donaldson, a flying cadet at Kelly Field, died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday in the Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital after a Wednesday crash near the Stinson Flying Field. His body will be sent to Aberdeen, Mississippi, for burial. He was in late solo-flight training from Stinson Field, observed by civilians on the South Loop, with telegrams sent to his father. Also noted is a post band concert by the Nineteenth Infantry at Fort Sam Houston from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday with a varied program led by Oscar Biermann.
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W. T. Donaldson
Mississippi
Wilson
Donaldson
Kelly Field
Stinson Flying Field
Loop
Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
Aberdeen
Miss
Stinson Field
South Loop
Robert Rh. Green Hospital
Army
Post
Nineteenth Infantry
Infantry Post
Oscar Biermann
Jat Gan
Tereeete Eiverenes
Little
the Wiestie
Officers Elected by Daughters of Republic of Texas
The twenty seventh annual Daughters of the Republic of Texas convention in San Antonio elected officers and filled directorate vacancies. Key appointees included Rebecca J. Fisher life president general, H. H Sevier first vice president, Cornelia Branch Stone second vice president, and others. The body adopted resolutions protesting carnival use near the Alamo, urged San Jacinto Commission appointments from San Jacinto Chapter presidents, and commended education benefactors Littlefield Schreiner and Brackenridge. Liberty Bonds were purchased totaling 309, with Fisher receiving a $50 fund gift from Mrs. Newton. A memorial service and directors meeting followed, with delegates remaining for the San Jacinto Day parade and Alamo Plaza service.
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Daughters of the Republc
J. 5. Wincard
San Antonio
H. M. Newton
Maude M. McDonald
Austin
Charles F. Alford
Nettle Houston Slinghurst
L. G. Kreisle
Victoria
Alamo
Alamo Committee
Wal Sevier
Texas
San Jacinto
Ferguson
George W. Littlefield
State University
C. B. Stone
A. C. Schreiner
Kerrville
George W. Brackenridge
Hobby
Fisher
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F. M. Cuttack
Fan Antonio
Kaiser
Hung
Ingain
Bouton
Paris
Max
Hans
Unites States
Congress
Ricaut
Cabellero
Natarrate
Winn Bueh
Dina Bueh
West Salinas Street
Lehue
Thomas G. Neski
Lamar Street
G. W. Hagg Undertaking Company
Lotus Lodge
Wrights of Pythias
Susan C. Lansberry
Susan C. Lansberrys
Tennessee
West
Commerce Street
M. G. Troutt
George Wood
Henderson
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company
W. le Bills
John W. Cook
Avenue B
Gralla- Sher
Utica
Rm Shelley-Loting Undertaking Co
Daughters OF Republic OF Texas
Newbro’s
Herpicide
Newbro
The
Herpicide Co
Dept
Detroit
Michigan
Drug & Dept Stores
Mich
H. L. Wagner Drug Co
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