Senators of 64th Congress Leave Office Amid Quiet Turmoil
The Sixty fourth Congress ends with 16 members leaving as ex senators while the Democratic majority shifts from 16 to 12. Retiring include Clarence D. Clark Moses E. Clapp Luke Lea James E. Martine and John W. Kern. Incoming names include Hiram Johnson Frank Kellogg and Philander Knox amid party realignments across Delaware Florida Indiana Maine Maryland Minnesota New Jersey and New York.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Sixty-fourth Congress
LaFollette
Hiram Johnson
Poindexter
Norris
Clarence D. Clark
Wyoming
Moses E. Clapp
Minnesota
Luke Lea
Tennessee
James E. Martine
New Jersey
John W. Kern
Indiana
California
Frank Blo
Kellogg
Trust Buster
Philander C. Knox
Henry A. du Pont
Josiah O. Wolcott
Delaware
Nathan P. Bryan
Park Trammell
Florida
Harry §. New
Charles F. Johnson
Frederick Hale
Maine
Blair Lee
Joseph I. France
Maryland
Frank B. Kellogg
Joseph S. Frelinghuysen
Thomas B. Catron
Andrieus A. Jones
New Mexico
James A. O'Gorman
William M. Calder
New York
George T. Oliver
Philan
Senators in Congress and Treaty Actions of 1919
The article lists senators elected or re elected in 1919 from multiple states and notes terms expiring today. It highlights senate activity in treaty ratifications the Danish West Indies sale the Nicaragua canal pact and a Haitian protectorate. It credits Wilson for pushing a league to enforce peace and records Brandeis's confirmation to the Supreme Court after GOP resistance.
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der C. Knox
Pennsylvania
Henry S. Lippitt
Peter G. Gerry
Rhode Island
Lake Lea
Kenneth D. Mckellar
Tennessee
George Sutherland
William H. King
Utah
William EK. Chilton
Howard Sutherland
West Virginia
Clarence D. Clark
John B. Kendrick
Wyoming
Henry IF
Ashurst
Arizona
Charles A. Culberson
Texas
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Nebraska
Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Porter J. McCumber
North Dakota
George P. McLean
Connecticut
Henry L. Myers
Montana
Key Pittman
Nevada
Carroll
Central America
Black Republic
Wilson
Senate
Ld League
Germany
Louis D. Brandeis
United States Supreme Court
Indicted on Car Theft by San Antonio Grand Jury
The Bexar county grand jury indicted five men on felony theft charges, alleging thefts over $50. Arrests were made in San Antonio by Sheriff John W. Tobin and deputies, and two suspects were arrested in Dallas. One case involves a Chevrolet stolen at MacDona later taken to San Antonio, with two women as confederates confessing. Another indictment covers a theft at Schulenberg, and a third accuses two youths of stealing cars from San Antonio to Dallas and being nabbed on telegraphic orders.
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Bexar County
San Antonio
John W. Tobin
Dallas
State Penitentiary
MacDona
Schulenberg
Not High Enough Tenor Baritone Singers Clash
A Boston Transcript snippet shows a comic exchange where a tenor laments he cannot hit higher than G while a professor and others react with interrupted cheer. The banter illustrates stage direction and musical limits in a humorous exchange.
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Boston Transcript
Will Double Service on Car Line 10 Park
San Antonio Traction Co plans to double car service on the Alamo Heights line to Brackenridge Park this summer. A new three mile double track from downtown to Brackenridge Park’s north entrance was completed, with trailers prepared for Sunday use and several new steel cars to be deployed.
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Brackenridge Park
San Antonio Traction Company
W. B. Tuttle
Alamo Heights
Traction Company
Mr. Tuttle
Weighs Modern with Greek Civilization
Ian B. Stoughton Holborn of Oxford delivered his third lecture on The Inspiration of Greece arguing civilization should value manhood over money making machines. He sought to trace Greece’s influence on modern life, assess Greek versus modern civilization, and urge more Greek study in schools as citizen preparation.
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Ian B. Stoughton Holborn
Oxford
England
Greece
Main Avenue High School
America
Holborn
Greece as beacon of civilization inspires education reform
Turer lauds the magnifi cent conception of Hellas as champion of the higher against the lower in a story of art and literature. He laments that the true spirit of Greece cannot be captured and argues realizing its significance would resolve debates over teaching Greek.
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Turer
Hellas
Greece
Von Mackensen To Lead Italian Front Drive
The article reports German general von Mackensen planning a drive on Italy aimed at easing pressure on Austrian forces. It notes Austrian faith in Turkish and Bulgarian troops and discusses Russian views, predicting heavy German artillery shifts between the eastern front and France if offensives proceed on the Somme and Meuse. Russian officer says Germany and Austria will be kept busy on the east.
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Italy
Germany
Russia
Sarrail
Sereth
Galicia
I Kans
Rome
Somme
Meuse
France
Germans Hold Fireground Across Crest Near Bapaume
British reports say German retreat near Somme has ended with a strong line from Les Essarts to the Bethume road near Bucquoy, while British guns struggle through mud. German rear guards clash northeast of Gueudecourt and northwest of Ligny-Thiltoy, with 128 prisoners taken. Other raids yield 20 Germans captured near Augres, Colonne and Loos.
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New York
France
Somme
Bapaume
Les Essarts
Bethume
Bucquoy
Achiel le Petit
Gueudecourt
Ligny-Thiltoy
Augres
Colonne
Loos
Champagne
Argonne
Roumania
Roumanian
Jacobeni-Kampelung
Dobrudja
Russia
Riga
Dvinsk
Narayuvka
Voronczyn
Lutsk
Volhynia
Galicia
Joe J. Lopez Dies at 48 Foreman of City River Force
Joe J. Lopez 48, fore man of the city river force, died shortly after noon Saturday at his home on Jones Avenue. A San Antonio native, he leaves a widow, one son John L. Lopez, five daughters, three brothers, three sisters, all of San Antonio. Funeral at 3 pm Sunday from the residence with services at 3:30 pm at San Fernando Cathedral. interment in San Fernando Cemetery.
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Joe J. Lopez
River Force
Jones Avenue
San Antonio
John L. Lopez
Lizzie
Angelina
Josephine
Adeline Lopez
Sixta Villareal
Abraham
Steven
Andres Lopez
J. Flores
Manuela Rios
Mary Hernandez
San Fernando Cathedral
San Fernando Cemetery
Itching Burning Pimples Ended by Cuticura Soap Trio
A signed statement from Vernon M. Robert of Evergreen Louisiana describes relief from itching burning pimples and disfigurement in 10 days using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The ad urges daily cleansing and occasional ointment, promising trial free by mail from Cuticura, Dept. H Boston.
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Vernon M. Robert
Evergreen
Robert
Cuticura
Dept. H
Boston
Defeat Likely in Armed Chip Bill Debate
The article notes probable defeat of the armed chip bill amid ongoing Senate debate. Opponents prepared to continue the desultory discussion until Congress adjourns, signaling a stalled authorization resolution and protracted debate.
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Senate
Congress
Filibuster Fights Arming Bill in Closing Congress Session
Washington reports a fierce Senate filibuster delaying the ships arming measure as nations edge toward war. Senator Stone and allies seek to block the administration's authority while President Wilson contends Congress may be bypassed to arm American ships. Extra session options loom as key leaders push for action or adjournment.
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Washington
Germany
Stone
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Congress
LaFollette
Norris
Jones
Hitchcock
Senator Stone
Vardaman
Mississippi
Hardwick
Georgia
Kirby
Arkansas
Lalollette
Cummins
Navy
Conference Committee
Tillman
South Carolina
Charleston Navy Yard
Senate
Wilson
White House
Capitol
la Follette
Fiesta excursion rates set to extend visitors stay in San Antonio
Fiesta officials announce lowest ever Texas rates with April 22 return limit for two of three classes. Program aims to keep crowds through closing night April 21 with elaborate burlesque parade mock coronation and open house readings at hotels and clubs. Fiesta Association committees push parades and events as Chamber of Commerce reports progress.
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San Antonio
Texas
Reading
Fiesta Association
Chamber of Commerce
Governor Ferguson Faces Impeachment Claims in Texas House
Governor Ferguson faces impeachment charges in the Texas House. His allies say the accusations are groundless and he has explained matters to both the Senate and House. The House member from Van Zandt County presented a broad set of allegations involving public funds and banking laws, stirring speculation on future action.
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Austin
Tex
Ferguson
Senate
Davis
van Zan II
House
San Antonio
Babson to Describe San Antonio’s Fortune For Traders
Roger W. Babson, renowned business expert, will speak at the San Antonio Real Estate Board luncheon at the Gunter Hotel to discuss housing conditions and trade development in the territory. The event is open to the public with local speakers covering topics such as the Torrens title system, tax assessments, and the Coliseum.
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San Antonio
Roger W. Babson
San Antonio Real Estate Board
Gunter
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
City Club
Babson
Russell C. Hill
Real Estate Board
San
Jews to Be Asked for Contributions at San Antonio Fund Drive
Jews of San Antonio will be called upon to help raise a ten million dollar fund for relief of Jewish war sufferers in Russian Poland at a mass meeting.
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San Antonio
Russian- Poland
Speaks On Jewish Relief at Temple Beth El Tonight
Rabbi Leon Harrison of St Louis, noted for leading Jewish Relief Society funds, will deliver the main address at Temple Beth El at 8 15 tonight. The program includes organ prelude, prayers, a vocal solo, intermission, and a benediction, with a local committee organizing the mass meeting in support of relief efforts.
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Temple Beth-El
Legon Harrison
St. Louis
American Jewish Relief Society
Rabbi Harrison
Temple Israel Synagogue
Europe
Harrison
Carnegie Hall
New York
Frederick King
S. Marks
Jesse D. Oppenheimer
Leon Harrison
QO Divine Redeemer
Gounold
Irvin Stone
Gerstein
J. D. Oppenheimer
Morris Stern
Alex Halff
Alex Joske
Henry L. Halff
O. Berman
8S. Burg
Farewell Speeches Mark Senate and House Night Session
Washington March 28 The Senate amid farewells to retiring members as the night session waned. Indiana Democrat Kern expressed regret but looked forward to a cordial next Congress with successor New. Massachusetts Republican Lodge and Georgia Democrat Smith echoed the sentiment. House farewells also occurred with California's Kent leaving and Conry of New York noted for leading last night’s entertainments until his death yesterday.
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Washington
Senate
Kern
Indiana
Cummins
Harry 8
New
Lodge
Massachusetts
Smith
Georgia
Clapp
Minnesota
Senator Works
California
House
Kent
Clark
Mann
Congress
Conry
New York
United States Refuses to Argue Over Plot with Germany
The United States says it will enter no controversy over the Zimmermann plot to induce Mexico and Japan into an anti American alliance. Secretary Lansing calls confirmation or denial by Zimmermann immaterial, defending the move as a wartime precaution and not to be acted on before U S entry into the war.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Germany
Mexico
Japan
State Department
Lansing
Zimmermann
Zimmerman
the Hague
Alfred Zimmerman
Mexico City
America
Pershing Heads Border Inspection Tour With Key Aides
General Pershing and staff began a border troop inspection tour, visiting Corpus Christi and Brownsville in Texas. Col. Malvern-Hill Barnum and Lieut. James L. Sullivan accompany him as the Second Town Infantry sails home to muster out at Fort Des Moines. General Parker may join the round of stations in the district.
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General Pershing
Malvern-Hill Barnum
James L. Sullivan
General Funston
Southern Department
Corpus Christi
Pershing
Texas
Brownsville
James Parker
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