Protests Against War Deluge Rains Telegrams on Senators
In Washington on April 25 twenty five thousand protest telegrams poured in to Senators Sherman and Lewis of Illinois over war with Germany. The prepaid forms bore signatures from Illinois individuals, with no clue who prepared or paid for them. Messages arrived in packs of 100 and were to be presented to the Senate. similar efforts targeted Cummins Kenyon Lafollette Hastings and Stone from Iowa Wisconsin and Missouri.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Sherman and Lewis
Illinois
Senate
Cummins and Kenyon
Iowa
Lafollette
Hastings
Wisconsin
Stone
Missouri
Jacksons killed in Fort Worth automobile collision
Edgar A. Jackson and his wife died following a wreck when their car was struck by a freight train near Fort Worth. They were major property owners in the city and funeral services were planned for Wednesday. C H Jackson of San Antonio was advised and traveled to Fort Worth.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Edgar A. Jackson
Jackson
Muskogee
C. H. Jackson
San Antonio
Funston Chooses Scott for Conference Mission
Reports say the soldier remains alive as a reward of $50 is offered for his return. He likely became demented in the Parral engagement and wandered from his unit. Initially listed as the advance messenger for Major Tompkins' force, later accounts credit a Mexican courier.
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Parral
Tompkins
Obregon Advances Toward Juarez for U S Talks
Gen Obregon minister of war departs San Luis Potosi for Juarez to meet Major General Hugh L. Scott on Mexico United States military questions. Officials hint conference may move to another city and discuss protocol on cross border troops and purses of Villa bands.
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Obregon
San Luis Potosi
Juarez
Hugh L. Scott
United States
Mexico
Gavira
Mexico City
General Obregon
Monterey
Laredo
San Antonio
Torreon
Chihuahua
General Scott
Alvaro Obregon
Scott
General Funston
Villa
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Sixth Cavalry
Brownsville
Texas
Border Base
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Par
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Conference on Mexican situation near Juarez amid Villa pursuit
Officials report a high level meeting between General Scott and General Obregon to shape American policy toward Villa and Mexican relations. Plans to reposition Pershing’s forces may proceed as Obregon moves toward the border with potential stops and prisoner updates.
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Chihuahua
Villa
Pablo Lopez
Carranza
State Department
Pershing
Wilson
Parade floats highlight Fiesta events in San Antonio parade
The Fiesta week features the Dreams of Genius floats overseen by Fred Hummert and student drill teams under H H Ryan. A half holiday may be proclaimed for Battle of Flowers day, while Governor Ferguson attends and a three mile parade route unfolds with 40 new entries. The San Antonio Kennel Club opens a dog show, and an illuminated auto parade with 100 new cars decorates Main Avenue. Community pride rises as the city anticipates record crowds and a mystery society S O S V burlesque. Firefighters showcase life saving drills at the model tenement exhibit drawing large crowds.
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Fiesta Association
Atlee B. Ayres
Charles Graebner
Neil Frank
Harry L. Miller
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Alamo
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Davis
James E. Ferguson
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Manufacturers’ Club
Main Avenue
San Antonio
Automobile Dealers’ Association of
Twelve Killed in Clash With Dublin Irish Forces
Galway residents were arrested or ordered to leave Ireland within six days. The Sinn Fein volunteers are portrayed as an anti-war faction in Ireland, with parades and arms. Government actions against them have been sporadic, and police protection for anti-war Sinn Feiners is criticized amid unrest and vandalism in Tullamore.
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Ireland
England
Sinn Fein
Irish Volunteers
All Ireland
Tullamore
Sinn
Police to Arrest Text Confetti Ban During Fiesta Week
Police to arrest all selling or using confetti slap-sticks or powder during fiesta week. The ban was posted in the police assembly hall on Tuesday and applies to confetti devices and similar articles.
Allena Foot-Ease Promises Comfort In Shoes
An advertisement claims Allena Foot-Ease antiseptic powder loosens tight shoes and relieves corns bunions and callouses. It promises instant comfort, prevents soreness and bore spots, and offers a free package by sending a request to Allen Gimeted Le Roy New York.
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le Roy
N. Y
Today’s Beauty Help Shampoo Remedy
A simple inexpensive shampoo cleanses hair and scalp removing dandruff and dirt. Dissolve a teaspoonful of canthrax in a cup of hot water, rinse well. Hair dries quickly and evenly, appears fuller, softer and easier to arrange, with scalp irritation disappearing and brightness improved.
Carnival Restrictions Ordered by Police Chief
Police Chief Lancaster issued a morning order after a city commissioners conference. Patrolmen were instructed to allow celebrants to have a good time but to arrest without hesitation anyone involved in rowdyism. Confetti and similar items are banned to prevent trouble seen at past carnivals.
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Lancaster
Parade clears streets to police praise
Commissioner Uhr lauds cooperation of automobile owners and Traction Company officials in clearing city streets during Monday night parade. He notes little disorder and thanks officials for aiding police. advert mentions U. C. V. reunion and a Southern Pacific round trip advertisement with May dates.
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U. CV
Reunion
Birmingham
Southern Pacific
Uhr
Traction Company
Commissioner Uhr
U. Co
Gerards Berlin talks eyed for State Department update
A report from Ambassador Gerard in Berlin on his lengthy conference with German Chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg over the American note was awaited at the State Department. Strong political pressures to avoid rupture with the United States were noted, with indications Germany might make concessions.
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Washington
D. C
Gerard
Berlin
von Bethmann-Hollweg
State Department
America
Germany
Rogers Trial Near End in Poison Murder Case
New York report says the presentation of evidence in the Ida Rogers murder trial likely ends today and a verdict could come tomorrow. Prosecution completed its case in one day amid Rogers not denying poisoning her son John and daughter Lucida while defense hinges on temporary insanity. Advisor counsel Lorrys Elton Rogers appears in court. he is married to another woman.
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New York
Rogers
Wife-I almost cry when I think I might have married
A fragment from the Boston Transcript quotes a wife and husband exchanging playful thoughts about marriage and near-misses with a humorous tone. The brief dialog captures light domestic banter without further context or names.
Coming Baby Editorial Promotes Mothers Friend Remedy
A newspaper friendly blurb extols Mothers Friend as a soothing aid for expectant mothers. It cites letters from across the country praising its use and invites readers to request a free book from Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta, Georgia for guidance and reassurance.
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Bradfeld Regulator Co
Lamar Jdg
Atlanta
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