British Tanks Push Germans From Villers-Bretonneux
British counterattack at Villers-Bretonneux drives Germans from the town with pockets of infantry trapped and many prisoners taken. Prisoners report food shortages, hillside observation, and German tanks failing under heavy British fire as small tanks rout enemy units and cause heavy casualties in mid April fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
France
Villers-Lietonneux
Somme
Statiion
O'Clork
Germains Elso
Hhe
Wes
Tilers-Bretonneux Althoreh
Couth
Villers-Bretsineaux
Haelbig Pioneer Citizen Dies in San Antonio Hospital
S Haelbig a pioneer citizen of auntels died at 1230 oclock Saturday afternoon at Santa Rosa Hospital. He was 40 and had been ill about three months. He settled in New Braunfels in 1565 and contributed as a musician teacher and conductor of choirs. He had many friends in Comfort Boerne and Kerrville and was an honorary Beethoven Society member. Survived by two sons Albin and Brank Haelbig of San Antonio and three daughters Mee Pf d Schrdt Victoria and Mixses Tudda and Meta Haelbig of San Antonio and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements not yet completed. funeral will be held in New Braunfels Monday with body at Ziz Undertaking Parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Haelbig
Santa Rosa
Haelbig
Haelbis
New Braunfels
San Antonio
Ureled
Comfort
Boerne
Kerrville
Beethoven Society
Ife
New Braunfeld
Albin
Brank Helbig
Mee
Pf d. Schrdt
Victoria Quid Mixses Tudda
Meta Haelbig
San Antonin
New Braunfery
Ziz Undertaking
Austrian Loses Plea in Habeas Corpus Case
In Galveston District Court Judge Robert G Street ruled no state jurisdiction exists to review a habeas corpus case where an enemy alien arrested by a U S marshal and held by a county sheriff is involved The decision concerns Joseph Meine Heine detained as an enemy alien under presidential proclamation and Heine appeals to the Court of Criminal Appeals at Austin This is viewed as a pioneering case regarding enforcement of the presidential order on enemy aliens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Robert G. Street
Piffy-sixth District Court
United States
Joseph Meine
Heine
Uriel
Hing
Court of Criminal Appeals
Austin
Dinner by Salesmen at Gunter Hotel Discusses Closing Sales
The Salesmanship Club of San Antonio hosted a dinner in the pink room at the Gunter Hotel where Fred W. Maule urged using the order blank at the right moment to close deals. Speakers agreed that a salesman’s personality often outweighs other factors in competitive markets like furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunter Hotel
Salesmanship Club of
San Antonio
Fred W. Maule
Dedication Planned for Collegiate Church of All Nations
Boston April 27 a collegiate church for all nations and creeds will be dedicated with ceremonies to begin Sunday May 12. The church was built under the direction of the Mogli Memorki and will serve diverse religious services according to each group’s beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collegiate
Boston
Mass
Church of All Nations
Morgi Memorki
No Ultimatum From Germany Ties Up Dutch Talks
The German minister to the Netherlands remains in The Hague and did not depart for Germany. The Dutch minister to Berlin returned to The Hague to discuss negotiations. No ultimatum has been sent to Holland by Germany, and Holland's export licensing on tin cinchona kapol is a domestic measure not linked to talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Netherlands
Hague
Germany
Berlin
Legation
Holeland
Holland
Kapol
Dutch East Indies
Warned of German Wrath Tension in Holland
Rotterdam Telegraph correspondent reports Dutch government has preliminarily moved to activate military measures as German papers warn against Holland becoming a second Belgium. Berlin press calls for balance restoring actions while urging Dutch to seek cover. The Hague notes the land agent command has halted all leaves of absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Holland
Germany
Rotterdam
The
Telegraph
Taesglische Rundschau
Berli
Belgium
Gr Brittaetern
Lees
the Hague
Absenec
Famine Grips Persian Cities as Relief Fails
An Anocified Press report from Vetrograd notes severe famine in Hamadan and Senne with dying villagers, beggars, and mothers selling children to feed families. It cites hunger riots near Kazvin, hunger aid blocked by bribery, and warns of unrest as Kuchik Wahn may stir revolt once Russian troops withdraw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per
Hamadan
Senne
Wharvin
Nestoyskara
Arn
Kazvin
Kuchik Wahn
Resht
Lam
Earthquake Strikes San Jacinto Area Late Night
California reports another strong quake after a sequence that disrupted San Jacinto and Memet business districts. About 10:20 p.m. last night the tremor caused no reported damage. locals describe the event as one of the hardest in the ongoing sequence beginning last Sunday. Officials say immediate impacts were limited to shaken nerves and scattered minor disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Agaliy
Shaken
San Jacinto
Cal
Memet
Labor's Win the War Delegates to Meet British Unionists
New York April 27 American win the war labor delegates invited to a London conference with the British Union Congress parliamentary committee and labor members of the House of Commons. Cablegram reports Americans have informed British workers of home labor conditions and sacrifices aiding the allies. Chester Wright of the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy cites a solid allied labor front confronting the central empires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
British Union Congress
House of Commons
British Pictorial Service
Edinburgh
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Chester Wright
American Alliance For Labor and Democracy
American Federation of Labor
England
France
Allies check further German gains in ongoing front battles
Reports say heavy artillery and savage fighting north of the Juys River as German assaults near Locre, Li Clytte, and Kemmel are repulsed. Allies claim several hundred prisoners taken, Locre recaptured, and success near Arelyx northeast of Arras with 29 prisoners. No significant changes elsewhere on the front.
French Break Up Attack Near Amiens Reported
Paris April 27 war bulletin says a German attack near Hennes on the front southeast of Amiens was broken in last night. Artillery fighting continues along the front between Villers-Bretonneux and Hangard with a change in the situation. The Germans attacked defenses on the railroad west of Thennes but could not reach our positions. We carried out raids near the Oise canal by Loivre and northeast of Carnillet and took prisoners. Severe artillery fighting on the Meuse right bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juys
Locre
Li- Clytte
Alles
Kemmel
Voormereds
Ridge Wood
Voormezeele
Lys Baitie
Givenchy
Arras
Paris
Hennes
Amiens
War Office
Villers-Bretonnens
Willers-Bretonnenx
Hangard
Thennes
Oise Canal
Loivre
Carnillet
Meuse
Verdun
Yew Attack Expected by G evil Apsociated Press
General von Arnim commander of German troops in the Ypres sector paused to reorganize for a fresh attack while artillery hammered entente defenses. No new offensive in the Kemmel region was recorded today. American captive rele ased, George A. Sxyle of Portland Maine, freed from Chinese bandits in Henan province and sent to the State Department. Two other Americans and a Chinese engineer had been freed earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brance
von Arnim
Ypres
Kemmel
New York
George A. Sxyle
Portland
Ore
Henan
China
State Department
Peking
Slems Carey Railway and Canal Company
Army Orders Signal a Wide Round of Transfers and Commissions
Military orders list numerous transfers and promotions across camps and schools. Capt Stayry K Marshall to Camp Sheridan, officers to Washington and Camp Gordon, appointments in Quartermaster and Medical Reserve Corps, aviation and signal corps reallocations, and numerous second lieutenants named to various posts, including New York City, Taylor Field, and Kelly Field with extensive names from Kelly Field roster. Also noted is an honorable discharge, and a general reorganization of personnel to support aeronautics, engineering, and infantry units nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stayry K. Marshall
Camp Sheridan
Washington
Frank 4
Watton
Harry A Amidter
Robert &. Wallace
Jogeot AL. Goss
Lim
Eugenu
Cansningham
Verne A. Taylor
Trout
Col Thurles
Phinders
197Th Infantry
Masonal Guard
Willian A. Moore
Dental Corps
Fort Crockett
Serge James W. Uolemin
Liewtenent
Quartermaster Corps
Camp Gordon
Miles Roney
Ational Army
Military Schools of Aeronautics
Avi Hun
Kelly Field
Lincoln Alvord
J. M. Bauny
M. Bloodworth
V. R. Bourdmans
B. Boutright
Weel. Brookes
B. Brook
M. M. Byington
Alexander Ye Wet
John WS. Carmine
A. B. Carrel
J. Ayandall
Joan S. Con. Folsom
James 8. Cadlbratth
Rrett
Lee A. Giddings
We Wood Jr
Franklin Wortley
Seeynad
New York City
J. Lewis
Sencrat
W. Detrnahmig
Camp Perry
Small Arma
J. Simpson
Miehds Artilery Reserve Corps
CG. . Wiams
Id Caplin
Powell
Worpa
Lietenant
Wobath
Rhginverss
Bistiewienan
Jenks
Medical Reserve Corps
Aow
Thoaipyen
Ath Pafantey
Ne Guard
Tieutenant
AL McClang
Uuits
Signal Reserve
Corpy
Cramp Dick
J. Ho Baler
Adamy
Buckley
G. Canint
Cowan
W. Dalton
AEC
Funtiuum
Irs
Se. Holerth
J. W. Jackson
J. Jefferson
Mechem
R. . Pond
Tt. Robinson
Stock
Reds Watson
Wells
A. Davis
D. Uyfut
W. Penbo
R. C. Steppa
A. Davey
C. Banah
R. E. Brettt
P. D. Fitzgerald
Gibson
Lobdell
K. M2
Lund
AL Mitchell
P.M. Ray
Saliva Ba
Warielt
Braun
Row
Thue
Koos
Vaward
Crawell
Pandlag
Be de LB
Tivant
W.oa. Hogan
Monoc
He Fackaun
Dos
Kennedy We Lagell
H. Meyers
Nowlen
W Vabmer
Ty N. Huby
J. M. Behan
Sivett
AL Tniel
M Aguile
I. We. Challigery
Boulta
Or. Atkinson
M. A. Boyle
Murr
Hest
J. KR. Dehnsen
Lond
Mnetia
Whitbrook
Hise
W. &. Orbisson
Wilbur Wright Field
B.A. Bryan
Greever
Muare
Suffman
Rer
Contin L
Bently Camp
W. Po Jacob
Haxel- Hurst
B. A. Moller
Rockwell Field
W. P. Fanning
Selfridge Ward
Hyman
Aviation Examining Board
San Antonio
As. Merkley
Ehfect
Almechan University
J. Vernon
Adjutant Generals Department
Quartermaster Corps of National Army
San Francisco
W. A. Anderus
Purdue University
W.W. Hamilton
Adjutant General of the Army
Hig Homes
J. WW. Jones
Rockwell
Kelly
Army Transfers and Assignments in the 259th Infantry Detail
Lieutenant A P Mays of the 259th Infantry is assigned as assistant to the 90th Division gas officer at department headquarters Washington on duty. Major Wiliam Geary and others are noted at Camp MacArthur and Camp Travis with various transfers, new postings, and school assignments in aviation, field artillery, and quartermaster services. Specific officers named include James A. Mansa, Lawrence Brower, Bruce Williams, Carl Marig, John W. McCullough, and several lieutenants and captains moving to different units and duties at Fort Sam Houston, Camp Travis, and related posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Mays
259Th Infantry
Ninetieth
Tieut
B. G. Davis
National Army
Waptington
Lawrence G. Broweer
Te Fourteenth Cavalry
Douging
Trent
Bruce Willams
Department
Carl CG. Marig
Wh7th Infantry
Camp ‘Travis
Wisheen
Sienal Corps
Kelly Field
Milletary Aeronautics
Idont
John W. McCullough
9Th Inefantry
Camp Travis
Fort SW
Ofm
School of Army
244Th Field Artillery
S46th Field Artillery
Notable Guests At Local Hotels Amid City Visitations
A string of visitors check into St Anthony and nearby hotels including Mra oA Torbert of Galycaton and JS Mewhortar of Delta at St Anthony, Mrs W N Morton of Cleburne at the Lanter, and Oscar Wintroh of New York at the Monier. Other guests include James T Quivert of Cincinnati, TF H Scates of Dallas, and RR M Hall of New York at various inns, with several locals noted as staying or registered. A line from Washington Star features Uncle Ben remarking about gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JS. Mewhortar
Delta
St. Anthony
W. N. Morton
Cleburne
Lanter
Frank Thomas
Wella
Gunter
Oscar Wintroh
Kaw York
Monier
Howard Bland
Trier
St] Anthony
TF. H. Scates
Dallas
Annter
James T Qitvert
Cincinnath
S$. W. Huff
Cincionattia
Menter
Mise Jess Miller
San Francisco
St Antheny
B. H. Gray
San Awpeta
Lunier
Oscar M. Vogel
Lockhart Ix
M. Hall
New York
Menger
Heal Skin Diseases with Zemo for Quick Relief
A cure claim for eczema blotches ringworm rashes and other skin troubles. Zemo sells at 35 cents or one dollar for a larger bottle at drug stores. The product is described as a penetrating non greasy liquid that soothes cleanses and heals skin quickly. Nae E. W. Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Rose Co
Over the Top Loans Reach 3.7 Million in Friday Totals
Banks and railroads provided combined funds of 3 749 000 on Friday night with additional private subscriptions from men and women and a major musical act adding 13 006 during a Majestic Theater benefit. The day’s grand total stood at 4 022 400 as the women’s noon reports and divisions continued through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siaturday
George Lovett
Majestic Theater
A. B. Weakley
Woman's Committee
Y. W
Winchester Els
Joseph Frost
Amos Graves
Oy Campbell
Otis Smoot
C. Branch
W. A. Adams
Bruce Martindale
Lee Joseph
State National Bank
Gunter Hotel
Brandon
Menger
H. Lee
Wolff & Marx
Charles Schreiner
Central Trust Company
3. L. Browne
Liberty Goods Rally Aims to Back American Soldiers
Secretary of War Newton D. Baker told a crowd in Cleveland that buying Liberty Goods helps the nation support soldiers in France. He praised Allied unity, noted promises of food arms and ammunition, and commended General Pershing and American officers for the continued request of American backing as troops fight for liberty and mankind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
France
Newton D. Baker
Thigght
Frarree
Europe
Baker
Pershing
Coppage Directs Army Traffic at Fort Worth
Coppage, vice president and general superintendent of Irisco lines in Texas, takes charge of the army traffic at Fort Worth succeeding J W Everman, who becomes general superintendent of Union Terminals. Coppage was elected at a meeting of the marroved general managers Friday afternoon. Frisey successor not announced. McAdoo orders 40 000 new cars for box and coal with costs between 80 000 000 and 90 000 000, to be built by American Car Foundry and delivered within six months for fall and winter service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coppage
Foi't Wortit
Tex
Irisco
Texu
Fort Worth
J. W. Everman
Union
Mangers
McAdoo
Washington
Americyn Car Foundry Company
Stefansson’s Arctic Quest Recalled In No Man’s Land Tale
The report recalls Vilhjalmur Stefansson as a fearless explorer whose latest Arctic venture faced peril. His ship Kurluk crushed by ice sank early in the mission, and during a four and a half year stretch in the No Man’s Land he and two companions vanished for sixteen months with no word returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stefansson
Arctic
Answers
London
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Kurluk
Fce
No-Man’s Land
French Hold La Pompelle Fort Defiance Against German Assault
A French garrison of colonial troops at La Pompelle held the fort southeast of Rheims against a strong German attack on March 1 after months of bombardment. Despite massive shelling and gas, barbed wire and trenches were neutralized, yet the fort withstood assaults until a counterattack routed the attackers. Casualties were heavy on the German side as positions collapsed and retreat followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Pompelle
Rheima
Frederick
Bnt
Associated Press
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Villers-Bretonneux
Teastew
Gernean
Cachy
Gbiel Tople
OAS
LABOR
Havgard
Flanders
Cabiewrs
Becton
Palestine
Ogamrrree
Enants
A. G. McKinnon
G. Schviling
J. Ovines
J. K. Wilson
Hain
Rocker
AJ. Smith
E. B. Watson Jr
Woolsey
Lindsay McD
Silver
30Th Infantry
56Th Infantry
Gwen Rh
Meredith
40Th Infantry
G6th Infantry
James (. Willian
W. Winton
Malcolm H. French
Secon
Rie Quartermaster Corps
Maj
Wiliam
Geary
Seth Cleart
Jery
Camp MacArthur
Wacu
Signal Corpe
Canydohn Wise
James A. Mansa
Q. M
del Tito
Tieutenanta Wathen
Rurox
Peon
Mirehard
A. A. Shelton
W D. Most
Mil John W. BH. Locke
A 2
Snell
Marvin
Swanain
845Th Field Artillery
Camp Travin
Teter Py Rodes
Janes T. Teanett
Ath
Cans Travis
Charles XM
Madden Hing
al Camp Pravda
Alvin T. Talmadge
Atdd
Frank T. Sehuelider
Glenn Beecher
David St. Edwards
Chester M. Wilkinaga
Arthur J. Wing
A. Torbert
Galycaton
St Anthony
Vemplon
Victoria
W. OH
Frankfort
Citnter
Laredo
Menrer
Uncle Ben
Washington Star
NO Man's Land
Project Nes
Nogent-l'Ahesse
Berry
Instalen
E. Houston
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