Texas National Guard to expand under governor plan
Governor Ferguson is expected to push a bill to organize the Texas National Guard under the national defense act of 1916 and enlarge the guard to 17 500 men. Proposals include boosting ranger forces and a roughly 1 million dollar defense appropriation.
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Austin
Tex
Ferguson
Texas National Guard
Guard
Senate
Harley
House
Woodhull
Huntsville
Smith
Scurry
Railroads Show Big Gains in Eight Months to Feb 28 1917
Texas railroads report eight months ending February 28 1917 show operation income up 11,357,110 dollars or 58.10 percent to 30,905,702 dollars from a year earlier. Total operating revenue reaches 93,876,900 dollars up 17,541,342 dollars or 22.98 percent, with freight and passenger revenues rising notably.
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Austin
Tex
Texas Railroads
Governor in Austin and Ferguson Hold Fiesta Day
Governor in Austin and Ferguson did not return from San Antonio where they attended Fiesta events. State departments remained closed today due to San Jacinto Day, a legal holiday.
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Austin
Tex
Ferguson
San Antonio
Want Double Passenger Service
The Railroad Commission issued an order for a hearing on May 8 after a complaint against Wichita Valley Railway Company alleging insufficient daily passenger service between Wichita Falls and Stamford. Complainants seek a double daily passenger train between the two cities and the issue will be fully considered at the hearing.
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Austin
Tex
Railroad Commission Today
Wichita Valley Railway Company
Wichita Falls
Stamford
Enforcing Wilson Proclamation On Alien Enemies
Instructions issued to Robert L. Barnes chief of the Bureau of Investigation set enforcement procedures for the April 6 1917 war proclamation. Aliens within one half mile of war facilities must move by June 1 or face arrest. permits may be issued after approval and employer certification. Paroles possible in exceptional cases with strict supervision and revocation.
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Wilson
Robert L. Barnes
Bureau of Investigation
United States
Mr. Barnes
Army Post
Barnes
T. W. Gregory
Department of Justice
Marchal
Visitors and guests noted at San Antonio hotels
A list of individuals from Texas and Michigan staying or visiting in San Antonio. Names include Brophy from Austin, Rose from Del Rio, Smith from Beaumont, Radford from Dallas, Flake from San Marcos, and Sargent from Detroit. Guests and registrants appear at the Gunter, Menger, and St. Anthony hotels, with several Austin residents also keeping apartments nearby.
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Exams Brophy
Department of State
Austin
J. D. Rose
Stockman
del Rio
Gunter
T. 8. Smith Jr
Beaumont
St. Anthony
W. A. Radford
Dallas
Menger
A. J. Flake
San Marcos
L. D. Davidson
UT Board of Regents to Elect New Chairman May
The UT board of regents meets on April 24 to elect Major George W. Littlefield as chairman for the coming year and to appoint Governor Ferguson nominees W. R. Brents C. E. Kelley Wilbur P. Allen and J. W. Butler. They will consider Dr. W. J. Battle’s resignation as dean and fill several faculty vacancies. The action to establish compulsory military training will be ratified.
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Fred W. Cook
San Antonio
A. W. Fly
Galveston
G. S. McReynold
Temple
S. J. Jones
Salado
W. J. Battle
Stabbed Mexican Laborer and Arrest Made
Mike Baiz a Mexican laborer living at 210 South Concho Street was stabbed over the heart and slashed on the head after objecting to a man at a saloon on Dolorosa Street near Santa Rosa Avenue. His assailant, also Mexican, was captured by Motorcycle Officer Subira and faces an assault to murder charge.
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Mike Baiz
Concho Street
Ihis
Subira
Baiz
Robert B. Green Hospital
Dolorosa Street
Santa Rosa Avenue
S L McCulloch of Austin Dies at 64
S L McCulloch aged 64 died at his Austin home after months of illness. He formerly served as secretary of the Statesman Publishing Company and was an expert accountant. Survived by his widow five children including Miss Willy McCulloch Miss Minot B McCulloch Mrs Ivon Isbell Mrs Leo Cantret Mrs J C White and sister Mrs A J Dibrell.
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S. L. McCulloch
Austin
Tex
McCulloch
Statesman Publishing Company
Willy
Minot B. McCulloch
Ivon Isbell
Kentucky
Economy May Hurt Business Says Dry Goods Economist
Washington April 21 The Dry Goods Economist argues the economy movement led by Mrs Woodrow Wilson and cabinet wives risks widespread job losses. It urges careful army drafts and retailer cooperation to avoid hampering production and warns against hoarding and wartime thrift for the well to do.
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Washington, D. C
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Free Lecture on Christian Science in San Antonio
First Church of Christ, Scientist, San Antonio invites the public to a free lecture on Christian Science at Beethoven Hall Sunday afternoon April 22 1917 at 2 45 o'clock by Charles T Ohrenstein C S B board member of The Mother Church Boston Mass Doors open at 2 45 p m Adv.
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
San Antonio
Texas
Beethoven Hall
Charles T. Ohrenstein
Boston
Massachusetts
Banked wedding gift check proves for effect at wedding
The old gentleman points out a $5000 check among wedding gifts was for effect. Henry replies the bank cashed it without issue. A Missouri inventor tests a boat navigated by an aeroplane engine and propeller, capable of moving through shallow streams.
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Henry
Missouri
Remarkable phelaetine promises instant hair removal
In a promotional pitch a hair treatment called phelactine is claimed to remove facial hair instantly including roots with no odor or irritation. The text touts safety, drugstore availability, simple instructions, and a money back refund if dissatisfied, appealing to women with disfiguring mustaches.
State Banks Are Prosperous
Resources of the savings departments of 29 state banks as of March 31 1917 total 5 078 834 with 3 923 262 first liens on real estate 173 611 bonds 780 156 currency Liabilities total 5 032 271 deposits and savings deposits Cash reserve 925 131 exceeding the required reserve by 195 901.
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Austin
Tex
Two Newcastle Lads Face Off In Wasps Nest Incident
Not an Objector describes two Newcastle boys encountering a wasps nest and engaging with the swarm. They are said to retreat for a moment before resuming their activity as the "enemy" charges. One lad, Jack, speaks of fighting for home in plain dialect.
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Newcastle
Jack
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Peneersy
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