Open Letter Attacks Lloyd George by Daily News Editor
Alfred Gardiner, editor of the Daily News, publishes an open letter charging David Lloyd George with causing the government crisis. Gardiner accuses Lloyd George of viewing democracy as a vehicle, promoting coercion, and playing a central role in the fall of the liberal government and the rise of the coalition. He questions Lloyd George’s close ties to anti government critics and asserts Asquith and allies remained in power while attacks intensified.
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London
David Lloyd George
Alfred Gardiner
Daily News
Gardiner
Lloyd George
Northcliffe Press
Mr. Gardiner
Asquith
Europe
Grey
Kitchener
Bandit Leaders Surrender. Durango Sees Improving Situation
General Severino Coniceros and his Villa band under his command surrendered to the military commander in Durango City and were granted amnesty. General Trevino told local agitators that resistance to American troop advances is no longer necessary as the de facto government maintains control. Durango reports improving conditions.
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Torreon
Mexico
el Paso Junction
Severino Coniceros
Villa Bandits
Durango City
Trevino
Durango
Building Contractors Notice for Durango School
The San Antonio School Board invites sealed bids by 7 p.m. Tuesday May 2 1916 for a twelve room school on Durango with plumbing heating and lighting fixtures. Plans seen at Bever ly Spillman Architect. Bid must include $2900 certified check. Paul H Scholz business agent.
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San Antonio
Berlin Reply Expected From Germany On Submarine Note
Washington reports German ambassador Gerard has conferred with Foreign Minister von Jagow after delivering the American note on submarine warfare. Officials anticipate a German reply by midweek and Bernstorff may return Monday if new dispatches arrive. he has advised modifying submarine warfare to meet U S demands.
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Washington, D. C
Berlin
Germany
Bernstorff
Count von Bernstorff
America
Dispatches Seek Germany Opinion On Submarine War
Ambassadors notes from German newspapers are analyzed for public sentiment as U S officials await dispatches from Ambassador Gerard. Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Stone to meet President Wilson to review German response and timing of an immediate reply anticipated by week’s end or early next.
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Gerard
United States
Stone
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
Senator Stone
Germany
Senate
Germany likely to delay reply to American note over submarine war
Berlin sources say Germany will delay its answer to the U S note as officials, including Emperor William, Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg and General von Falkenhayn, study the long document. Public publication is avoided and no rapid decision is expected. sentiment favors retaining the submarine campaign despite grave prospects with Washington.
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Berlin
London
Germany
Lokal Anzeiger
William
von Bethmann-Hollweg
von Falkenhayn
General Headquarters
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Clemenceau Praises Wilson Message as Strong and True
Paris dispatch reports Georges Clemenceau lauds President Wilsons submarine note. In Il Homme Libre he lauds its calm objectivity, absence of lectures, and emphasis on facts. He urges Americans to unite with Europe under a shield forged by their hands, noting the Kaisers choices are ultimately immaterial.
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Paris
Wilson
Berlin
Georges Clemenceau
IL ‘Homme Libre
M. Clemenceau
Europe
Washington
Jefferson
Note on Imperator dispute widens with US note
Vienna dispatches report the Austro Hungarian foreign office received a note from the United States on the attack on the Russian bark Imperator. Official advices in Washington said an Austrian submarine fired without warning and wounded one American aboard the vessel.
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Amsterdam
London
Vienna
United States
Imperator
State Department
Washington
Foley Kidneys Pills Help Benton Harbor Woman
Mrs. George Hauck of 955 Pearl St Benton Harbor Michigan reports severe back pain and fatigue from housework. She credits Foley Kidney Pills with relief and praises the product for restoring her strength and ability to work.
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George Hauck
Pearl St
Benton Harbor
Mich
Foley Kidsey
A. M. Fischer
British Prisoners Suffer Severe Abuse in Southwest Africa
A Cape Town report on the German treatment of prisoners of war in Southwest Africa details brutal conditions. Food was scarce, clothing minimal, and men endured long rail journeys in inadequate garb. Officials faced denial from Governor Seitz, while civilians and women and children faced confinement and squalid cells leading to sickness.
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London
Reuter
Cape Town
Southwest Africa
Seitz
Doubt Over Scott's Fate and Mexican Unrest
The article notes belief among American officials that Scott may be dead or at least diminished in influence in Mexico. It reports Diaz movement rumors in Northern Mexico, Carranza troop movements, and fears of loyalty tampering among Carranza commanders. Pershing could withdraw within ten days, with Carranza officials asserting quiet in upper Mexico and preparations to quell any disorders.
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Mexico
Felix Diaz
Carranza
J. J. Pershing
Francisco Villa
Washington
Fort Bliss
Juarez
Upper
Parral
Andres Garcia
Troops Reach Columbus as Pershing Ramps Up Front
Columbus New Mexico reports a rapid troop concentration for General Pershing with 2300 men ordered in from various points. The Seventeenth Infantry under Major Robert Alexander and the first battalion of the Twenty fourth Infantry under Major William Newman arrived from Eagle Pass and Del Rio, with the Sixth Cavalry due from Harlingen. Supplies are being rushed to the front as Pershing prepares after conference with Funston and Scott. The two new biplanes are undergoing trial flights. The body of Albert Hartman of Troop K, Thirteenth Cavalry, was found.
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Columbus
N. M
J. J. Pershing
Seventeenth Infantry
Robert Alexander
Eagle Pass
Tex
Twenty-fourth Infantry
William Newman
del Rio
Sixth Cavalry
Joseph A. Gaston
Harlingen
Hugh L. Scott
Secretary of War
Frederick Funston
Pershing
San Antonio
Albert Hartman
Thirteenth Cavalry
First Soldier Body From Front Brought to Columbus
Hartman died from dementia according to army physicians. Six coffins arrived as a precautionary measure at military headquarters. Easter preparations included five regimental bands for services. Columbus women sent Easter cakes and candies to troops in the field.
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Columbus
Hartman
Women of Columbus
Diaz Revolution Report Edges Toward Clearance
Major General Hugh L. Scott prepares a preliminary report after meeting with General Funston in San Antonio on the Mexican problem. Officials expect a full report upon his return to Washington. The Diaz movement grows uneasy in State Department circles with wealthy Mexican backers noted in Mexico and the United States. Secretary Baker confirms consular warnings about Mexican officers cautioning Pershing but says troop movements remain unchanged. Eliseo Arredondo was told Washington is pursuing vague clues about the Diaz effort, which could pose serious possibilities. Scott, in conference at San Antonio, has authority to move freely on the border or to Mexican bases to gather facts.
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Hugh L. Scott
Funston
San Antonio
Tex
Washington
Felix Diaz
State Department
Mexico
United States
Chihuahua
Villa
Diaz
Baker
Pershing
Parral
Eliseo Arredondo
Department
Felix Diax
General Scott
General Funston
Patterson Sees No Need of Uneasiness Over West Texas Bank
John S. Patterson state commissioner of banking and insurance says he cannot yet say when guaranty fund depositors will be paid and unsecured depositors need feel no uneasiness. He is pursuing a consolidation with Central Trust Company while San Antonio financial interests plan a new state bank to take over assets of West Texas bank. Depositors complain of delays. supporters say full repayment awaits perfected arrangements.
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John S. Patterson
Banking and Insurance
West Texas Bank and Trust Company
Patterson
Central Trust Company
San Antonio
West Texas Bank
Obituary for Mrs. D. D. Stelzer in San Antonio
Mrs. D. D. Stelzer, 76, died in a San Antonio hospital Friday night. A Georgia native, she came to San Antonio three months ago for medical treatment. The body will be sent to Cleburne by Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co. Saturday night for interment.
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D. D. Stelzer
San Antonio
Georgia
Cleburne
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company
Hotel Guests and Arrivals List at San Antonio
Local notes list visitors from multiple cities staying at the St. Anthony Gunter Menger and other hotels. Names include H W Welge J L Gilliam E J Littler H R Ashbaum W C Stewart Thomas M Crosby H F Reich A H Moulton H T Brooks J W Cary Mr and Mrs C A Lilly W R Adams A S Gilchrist G A Hotchkiss and A E Cover with arrivals and registrations. A club lunch and golf weekend arrangements at the Country Club are announced.
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H. W. Welge
St. Louis
St. Anthony
J. L. Gilliam
Tampico
Gunter
E. J. Littler
Amarillo
Tex
Menger
H. R. Ashbaum
New York
W. Cc. Stewart
Corpus Christi
Thomas M. Crosby
New Orleans
H. FE. Reich
A. H. Moulton
Dallas
H. T. Brooks
J. W. Cary
Denver
Colo
C. A. Lilly
Omaha
Neb
W. R. Adams
Kansas City
Gilchrist
Detroit
Mich
G. A. Hotchkiss
Galveston
A. E. Cover
Sterling Gum Ingredients Revealed in Curious Fact List
The article explains Sterling Gum is made from Sapota tree sap boiled and sweetened with cane sugar and corn syrup. Flavoring comes from Peppermint and Cinnamon extracts, with Peppermint from mint varieties and Cinnamon from Cassia bush, all sourced from natural plant sap.
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Tropics
Nature
Sterling Gum Contest Seeks Six Word Pitches
Readers may win prizes by submitting a six word or less suggestion that captures the natural cue of Sterling Gum. First prize is $1,000 with seven point ideas selected by judges. Many smaller prizes await entrants who follow the contest rules.
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California
Texas
Hudson Bay
United States
Canada
Sterling Gum Company
Lexington Ave
New York City
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