Stormy Senate Debate Over Brandeis Nomination Delayed Vote
A fiery Senate discussion on Louis Brandeis's Supreme Court nomination spanned Friday with Democrats signaling an unfavorable committee report likely. Senator Ashurst defended quotes about a filibuster, while Brandeis supporters and critics clashed over executive sessions and mass champion status.
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Washington
Louis Strandeis
Supreme Court
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Sutherland
Ashurst
Brandegee
Brandeis
Cummins
Democrate
Delay
Overman
Foley Kidney Pills Help Benton Harbor Woman Work Again
A Benton Harbor Michigan woman Mrs George Hauck says kidney pills let her manage housework. She describes severe back and joint pain blurred vision puffiness and fatigue before treatment with Foley Kidney Pills. The letter is shared by A M Fischer endorsing the remedy.
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George Hauck
Pearl St
Benton Harbor
Mich
Foley Kidsey
A. M. Fischer
Georgia Senator Hoke Smith Supports Delayed Brandeis Nomination
A Democratic senator acknowledged the delay in Brandeis' nomination reporting, stating the committee could not yield a favorable report. He noted there has never been a time when he would report Brandeis favorably, predicting a committee vote within days as the debate continues.
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Hoke Smith
Georgia
Brandeis
Corpus Christi Trade Trip Planned for May
The Corpus Christi Commercial Club plans a trade trip around May 15. Three routes are under consideration. One goes to Houston and back along Gulf coast lines. Another to Brownsville and return via the same railroad. The third heads to San Antonio over the Link lines and returns via the Sap railroad.
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Corpus Christi Tex
Corpus Christi
Case Dismissed in Corpus Christi Prohibition Case
Jespe Cuenas released after an examining trial in Corpus Christi for illegal sale of intoxicating liquors in prohibition territory. The prosecutor failed to prove the source of the liquor, leading to dismissal of the case.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Jespe Cuenas
Prohibition
Taxes Due for City of San Antonio for 1915 Urged by Commissioner
Taxpayers notice warns all persons firms and corporations in San Antonio that 1915 city taxes are due now and delinquent after May 31 with interest penalties accruing. Garland, Commissioner of Taxation, urges prompt payment for ease and to avoid penalties. Also Fort Sam Houston invites sealed proposals by May 1 1916 for 5000 cavalry horses and 1200 artillery horses with further information on request.
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San Antonio
A. Fr. Garland
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Austin Shriners Plan San Antonio Pilgrimage
Twenty five Shriners from Austin will travel to San Antonio for a Scottish Rite reunion May 1 to 5. They attend as individuals with no band patrol. a Ben Hur Temple ceremonial session will initiate a class of 50 candidates.
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Austin
Tex
Dave H. Doom
Ben Hur Temple
Order of the Mystic Shrine
Obregon Arrives With Full Authority for Border Talks
At El Paso on April 29 representatives from Mexico and the United States began a conference on the withdrawal of American troops. General Obregon came with full power to act for Mexico, aiding swift decisions on a possible buffer zone and patrols in Northern Mexico. Military governors Calles, Enriquez, and Trevino joined to ensure rapid, decisive discussions with Gen. Scott and Gen. Funston. Calles was summoned to El Paso to attend the talks.
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Obregon
General Obregon
Juarez
Mexico City
P. Elias Cales
Sonora
Ignacio Enriquez
Chihuahua
Jacinto Trevino
Coahuila
Calles
Douglas
Aziz
P. Elias Calles
Alvaro Obregon
el Paso
Hugh N. Scott
United States Army
Mexico
Cooperation Sought in Mexican American War Plans
Washington reports detail plans for US and Mexican forces to co operate against bandits in northern Mexico. General Scott and Funston to press Obregon for fixed command lines and border security while ready to withdraw troops when justified. Obregon may push for immediate withdrawal, but officials expect a cautious response and continued coordination.
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Washington, RD. C
Juarez
Obregon
Carranza
Scott
Funston
United States
Mexico
General Obregon
Villa
Columbus
General Scott
Washington
Cavalry Cross Border To Guard Pershing Route
Columns of infantry and cavalry reinforce the American line of communication in Mexico. Two infantry companies move from the base and nearly one thousand cavalrymen crossed the border after breaking camp at Gibson's line ranch near Columbus New Mexico. The aim is to bolster supply routes under Pershing.
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Pershing
Columbus
N. M
Mexico
Gibson's Line Ranch
Troop Movements Into Mexico Reported Amid Rainy Season Prep
Reports indicate infantry aided by the engineering corps will ready roads for heavy supply traffic and the coming rainy season in northern Chihuahua. Observers expect Funston to keep his base unchanged. Routine front reports offer no news on Colonel Dodd’s column near Minaca pursuing Villa bandits.
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Mexico
Chihuahua
Frederick Funston
George A. Dodd
Minaca
Newark Shoe Stores Company Promotes Value and Service
The Newark Shoe Stores Company claims its "Save a Dollar" slogan means each $2.50 pair delivers $3.50 value. With 205 outlets and over three million pairs sold annually, the chain says Americans save about $3 million yearly on footwear. The article lauds fit, quality, and personal service, noting each store is managed like a small business and highlighting spring arrivals as part of continued value.
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Newark Shoe Stores’ Company
East
Houston Street
Newark
Newark Shore Stores
Newark Shoe Stores Company
Newark Shoe Stores
J. A. Texas
San Antonio
Ambassador at Berlin: U S Envoy Meets Emperor Quietly
Berlin reports the American ambassador’s audience with the emperor at army headquarters amid submarine controversy. Berlin markets stabilizing but cautious as the National Zeitung warns against over optimism and the Hansabund foresees no decision harming Germany’s dignity or freedom of weapons.
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Berlin
London
Germany
Army
National Zeitung
Hansabund
Great Organization of Commerce
Submarine talks with Emperor at Berlin top item
Ambassador Gerard reported to the State Department that he was invited to confer with Emperor William at army headquarters but was not told the conference purpose. Secretary Lansing said no explanation accompanied the invitation as cabinet discusses the submarine issue and a quick decision is hoped for. Industry incident off the coast prompts concern though no Americans were aboard.
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Washington DE
Gerard
Berlin
State Department
Emperor William
Army Headquarters
Lansing
Wilson
United States
German reply to American note delayed by envoy visit
Reports in Berlin and German circles indicate Germany would try to meet U S demands, but officials expect a reply to the American note cannot come before early next week due to Mr Gerard’s visit to the emperor.
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Berlin
Germany
Gerard
Southern Baptist Convention Ad Previews in Asheville
Southern Pacific advertises convention coverage in Asheville with a $39.90 rate for May 13 to 16. Sleeper option extends through May 15.
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Southern Baptist Convention
Asheville
Sleeper
Southern Pacific
Sunday Rail Run to Sutherland Springs 60 Cents
Train ad states a Sunday round trip to Sutherland Springs costs 60 cents with a 7 55 a m departure on the Southern Pacific line.
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Sutherland Springs
Southern Pacific
TM Co V Reunion Birmingham Round Trip Fare
A reunion in Birmingham offers a round trip fare of $23.45 with travel dates May 13 to 16. The event focuses on attendees from TM Company V and related participants traveling for the gathering.
Mad dog bites two near Seguin. head sent to Pasteur Institute
A mad dog at the Thormeyer home three miles north of Seguin attacked Mrs. Charles Thormeyer and a young son of Herman Kyppfer. The dog was killed and its head sent to the Pasteur Institute in Austin. Post examination confirmed rabies and those bitten were sent for treatment.
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Seguin
Tex
Thormeyer
Charles Thormeyer
Herman Kkypfer
Pasteur Institute
Austin
Lecturers to Speak on Business Efficiency in Seguin
E A Berg and W G Kahlert of the Federal Bureau of Commercial Economics will lecture in Seguin on May 4. Kahlert addresses a business leaders gathering called by the Chamber of Commerce. Berg speaks to local high school students. The pair have completed a nine thousand mile 1915 tour promoting efficiency.
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Seguin
Tex
E. A. Berg
W. G. Kahlert
Federal Bureau of Commercial Economics
Washington, D. C
Chamber of Commerce
Sunday Broadcast Schedule Snippet
A brief radio listing notes Sundays only at 7 55 a m with Southern Pacific advertisement.
Austin Votes 2 to 1 for Paid Fire Department
Mayor Wooldridge praised the result of the April special election in Austin Texas on the paid fire department issue. Citizens approved a paid department by 1396 to 550 with 1946 votes cast, a two to one margin.
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Austin
Tex
Wooldridge
Bonds Approved for District No 3 and County Bridges
The attorney general's department approved issues including 75000 Barnes county road district bonds district No 3 at 5 percent maturing in 40 years. It also approved 10000 Barnet county bridge bonds at 5 percent maturing in 40 years and two school district bond issues of 1500 and 800 in San Augustine county.
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Farnes
Austin
Tex
Attorney General's Department
Barnes County
Barnet County
San Augustine
King's Daughters Conclude Sessions in Austin
The state convention of the King's Daughters concluded in Austin on April 29 and selected Dallas as the next meeting site. Elected officers include President Miss Johnnie Jennings Paris, Vice President Mrs C P Ledbetter Austin, Second Vice President Mrs L L Jackson Dallas, Treasurer Mrs H H Haynie Austin, and Recording Secretary Mrs C S Hale Georgetown. Executive board members are Misses Katie Sloan Temple Belle Martin Georgetown Ivysinger Cleburne and Bainbridge Liberty Hill. Newly elected officers were installed before adjournment.
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King’s Daughters
Austin
Tex
Dallas
Johnnie Jennings
Paris
P. Ledbetter
L. L. Jackson
H. H. Haynie
S. Hale
Georgetown
Katie Sloan
Temple
Belle Martin
Ivysinger
Cleburne
Bainbridge
Liberty Hill
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