Slayden Opposes Conscription In War Speech
The youngest member of the delegation defends selective enrollment and calls for wealth taxes to fund the war while supporting the administration plan as the best way to raise and train an army. He warns volunteers may fail in emergencies and that conscription avoids stigma, urging Congress not to shirk responsibility. Representative Rufus Hardy of Corsicana adds a setback remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
American Congress
Rufus Hardy
Corsicana
Looking to the Future and the Draft Policy
Judge Hardy argued for prompt conscription to mobilize the nation for war. He warned that victory ensures peace and warned that delay could prolong conflict for years. He cited support from Texas towns showing backing for the President and emphasized balancing front line needs with industrial labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Russia
Italy
Hardy
Corsicana
Frost
Texas
British High Commissions to Visit New York in May
New York prepares for a visit by British and French high commissions. City will be a blaze of color by day and light by night with elaborate receptions banquets and entertainments planned though arrival dates are not yet known.
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New York
High Commissions
Fatal Midland Car Crash Kills Mrs. Cowden
Mrs. W F Cowden wife of a western Texas cattleman died when an automobile overturned near Midland. Mr Cowden and two children escaped with minor injuries. The incident occurred as the family traveled with other relatives.
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Midland
Tex
W. F. Cowden
Texas
Spanell's Defense Underway in Butler Killing Trial
In Coleman Texas the defense began reading depositions on Spanell's good character for the murder case of Lieut.-Col. M. C. Butler at Alpine last July. The state objected to the admissibility but the judge allowed them under a suspended sentence rule with potential later objections. About two dozen depositions from Hazelton and other places, including ministers and professionals, were to be read, expected to take four hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
Tex
Harry J. Spanell
M. C. Butler
Alpine
Woodward
Walter Woodward
Hazelton
Great Battle Continues Fourth Day On The Front
British airmen report German kite balloons in retreat and minimal over head observation. German counterattacks near Gavrelle failed as British artillery cut down advancing troops leaving ploughed ground and scattered bodies. A shell damaged a ram cart, depriving troops of their morning rum rations.
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Gavrelle
No Signs of Abating on Arras Front in Fierce Fighting
London dispatch reports from April 26 describe heavy casualties and relentless German attempts to retake ground near Gavrelle. Fresh German divisions from the west are being moved toward Douai and Cambrai, with eight counterattacks already repelled as British troops endure extreme fire and thin advance columns.
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London
Arras
Douai
Cambarat
Wurtemburgers
Hindenburg Line
Gavrelle
German position at Gavrelle reaches eastern village boundary
Berlin April 26 army headquarters reports Gavrelle in the Arras sector now holds a position at the eastern village boundary as German forces tighten their hold on the area.
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Berlin
London
Gavrelle
Arras
Army
Sentries shoot man loitering near Manhattan bridge factory
New York authorities report sentries at the Brooklyn water front near the Manhattan bridge fired on a man found loitering behind a machinery factory. The incident occurred today along the East River waterfront.
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New York
Brooklyn Terminal
Manhattan Bridge
East River
New Board Members Guests at Luncheon
San Antonio public schools hosted a luncheon in the Manual Arts building at Main Avenue High School to honor the new board of education. Teachers and student volunteers organized place cards music and decorations while numerous local officials and staff attended the event.
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San Antonio
Ida Millan
Bennie Campbell
Kittie Carlisle
Pauline Murrah
M. Eleanor Brackenridge
E. O. Evans
E. W. McCamish
Elvira Pizzini
Mary Harper
Charles S. Meek
H. H. Ryan
Emily Gohmert
Emrie Johnston
Benita Berry
W. J. Knox
J. A. Cook
Adolph Uhr
Herman’ Hirsch
Marshall Johnson
J. A. Blanton
J. A. Starnes
J. Loftin
N. S. Hunsdon
J. K. Harris
F. L. Halberh
C. A. Arnold
F. 8
Bakeley
Elizabeth Rait
Murder Mystery in St Paul as Woman Is Shot and Killed
Mrs Alice M Dunn former wife of Frank J Dunn was killed in her parents home by a man who broke in and shot her twice then clubbed her with his pistol. Her sister Katherine witnessed the crime and the assailant escaped. Police are baffled though jewelry remained untouched. Frank Dunn was questioned and released.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Alice M. Dunn
Frank J. Dunn
Katherine
Mrs Lapham Reaches Semi Final in Texas Golf Meet
In Houston on April 26 the state women's golf championship moved to the semi finals as Mrs. J. H. Lapham of San Antonio defeated Miss Dorothy Hancock of Austin 4 and 3 in the second round. Other results include Miss Katy Ruth Stricker beating Mrs. Smith 3 and 1 and Mrs. John Dixon defeating Mrs. L. C. Alexander 4 to 3.
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Dorothy Hancock
Austin
Houston
Tex
J. H. Lapham
San Antonio
Frankie Cater
E. W. Hightower
Fort Worth
George Thompson
Willie Sterritt
Dallas
Dwight Hunter
San Angelo
F. M. Lewis
Katy Ruth Stricker
Ben QO. Smith
Sam Crowther
Viola Rice
F. G. Pettibone
Galveston
Ike Kampner
John Dixon
L. C. Alexander
Walter Montieth
Aubry Culberson
Bessie Simms
Harold Shear
Waco
H. L. Ransom
Earl Wharton
Weather forecast signals rain amid developing storm
Local weather bureau notes no definite forecast yet but says rain is likely as a broad storm system over the southwest United States evolves. Cloudy unsettled conditions begin Thursday night into Friday with strong winds around the storm center touching Utah Nevada and Arizona while Southwest Texas feels the change. Paris reports two inches of rain, others in the state see none Thursday morning.
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Weather Bureau
United States
Texas
Utah
Nevada
Arizona
Rai
Paris
Postal savings bank to loan farm funds at par
Trustees of the postal savings bank system announced the availability of part of 125 million dollars for farm loans. The bank will accept farm loan bonds at par to secure deposits, with bonds to be issued soon. A separate note mentions a Japanese han inventing a crown bow for rifle shooting.
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Washington, D. C
Postal Savings Bank
Postal Savings Bank System
Taxpayers Notice San Antonio April 9 1917
San Antonio Texas tax notice asks all persons firms and corporations owing 1916 city taxes to pay promptly to avoid six percent annual interest and two percent monthly penalties for five months, with payment due by May 31 1917.
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San Antonio
Tex
Exempts Are Called Women to Take Drafted Men Roles
A Berlin official notification reported that the German war office orders many exemptions to be drafted for field service and that women will replace them in war industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
London
Berlin
German War Office
April Weather Brings Colds and High Medical Bills
C Smith of Augusta Georgia reports a 25 cent bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar cures his cough and cold. He notes April's variable weather causes illness and high doctor costs, praising the genuine remedy sold at Fischer's Drug Store while warning against imitations.
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C. Smith
12Th St
Augusta
Foley
Fischer's
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promised Kidney Health
An advertisement warns of swelling, joint pain, and urinary trouble as signs of kidney issues and urges immediate use of Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. It claims ancient, natural remedies support and cautions buyers to demand the pure original Gold Medal box to avoid counterfeits.
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Bright
Haarlem
Daiy
Haarlém
The Folly of Taking Digestive Pills
A warning against using digestive pills for indigestion. The text argues artificial digestents do not fix acidity and suggests Bisulated Magnesia after meals to neutralize stomach acid, relieve gas and heartburn, and promote natural digestion. It urges readers to ask pharmacists for Bisulated Magnesia.
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Cleveland
Ohio
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Cor. Ave
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Peerless
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Fred
Providence
R. I
Bull” Durham
Spanell
Main Avenue High School
F. King, M.D
Ekhsing
Drugeisi
Wyse
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Shelly
Gray Trio
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Adele
Calla Minute Man
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