Impeachment Battle Shifts as Texas Senate Opens
The Texas impeachment drama moves from the House to the Senate as charges against Governor Ferguson face new scrutiny. Rumors swirl of resignations for state officials while House proceedings stretch with roll calls and long speeches. Supporters rally in the galleries as lawmakers clash over charges and veracity in a tense political confrontation.
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Red River County
F. O. Fuller
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West Texas A. & M. College
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George W. Mendell
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Lattimore
Fort Worth
Johnson
Hall County
War Aims and Peace Terms from World War I Dispatches
Dispatches describe German aims and allied negotiations during 1914 to 1915. Russia sought Constantinople and Turkish lands. England and France eyed Mesopotamia and Arabia under joint British supervision. Italy pressed for territorial gains as war continued. Reichstag scene over Chancellor Michaelis’ peace stance drew major opposition.
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SEEK TO USE CHANCELLOR IN GERMAN POLITICS
Berlin reports a political lull after a brief parliamentary dispute. Liberal and Conservative press trade charges over Chancellor Michaelis and the coalition. Pan Germans are accused of using him as a battering ram while conservatives claim the majority seeks to bend him to its peace program.
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Reichstag Committee Debates Economic Problems Today
The Reichstag main committee meets today to discuss growing economic problems. No final decisions were reported, with officials indicating possible measures to address inflation and employment.
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Must Beat England Says German Emperor At Flanders
Emperor William urged German troops in Flanders to beat England at all costs. He contrasted German and Anglo French aims and vowed victory as God will grant triumph. He said Germany would fight and conquer until the enemy yields.
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England
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Flanders
Michaelis Doubt Deepens Over Peace Policy
In Copenhagen yesterday the Reichstag main committee continued to dissect Chancellor Michaelis stance on peace. Reports show he did not modify his July 19 speech, leaving the peace program ambiguities intact. Erzberger alone claimed doubts about acceptance of peace without annexations are gone. others warned of possible Pan-German manipulation.
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Bulgars Seek Peace Amid War Tides And Pope Note
Premier Radoslavogy of Bulgaria appeals for peace while noting military gains and criticizes Entente rejection of the papal note. He says Central Powers will respond with concrete proposals and warns the Entente may rue delays. In Houston dispatches, riot aftermath and funeral processions for police and soldiers are reported along with an eyewitness affidavit from Leroy Pinkett describing actions during the Twenty-fourth Infantry riot.
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Melvin Dewey Everton
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A. R. Carstons
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Leroy Pinkett
Negro Regiment
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Reichstag subcommittee to discuss Pope peace proposal
The Berlin Voerwaerts reports a Reichstag sub committee will join in deliberations on the Pope's peace proposal. It is to include two members from the Socialist party, two from the Center party, and one from each of the three smaller parties.
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Reichstag
Michaelis Visits Headquarters in Amsterdam Dispatch
A Berlin official dispatch reports Chancellor Michaelis visited headquarters and presented Emperor William with a report. Some Berlin newspapers link the visit to Alsace Lorraine and regional issues.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
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Houston under martial law amid race riot aftermath
Houston police and guards maintained order after racial unrest. Forty suspects were held, with 34 Negroes returned to military custody and Harris County officials opening a grand jury probe into alleged murders and related actions.
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Nitrogen Loss Through Drainage Raises Crop Value Claim
A report notes land drainage removes 65 pounds of nitrogen per acre at 20 cents per pound, arguing cropping is more profitable. It adds richer soils in gardens could lose about 499 pounds of nitrogen per acre under certain conditions.
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