African Negro Troops in French Army Near Swiss Frontiers
A Neue Zürcher Zeitung correspondent says French forces include about 700000 African soldiers from colonies such as Algeria and Morocco. About 200000 guard the southern wing near the Swiss border while discipline challenges persist and some insubordination leads to capital punishment as a warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurich
Neue Zuericher- Zeitung
Algiers
Morocco
Dahomey
French Congo
France
Black Soldiers in World War I Face Snow and War
The article describes non commissioned African soldiers trained for leadership roles and promises of postwar administration jobs. It notes their adaptation to French winter, lower respiratory illness rates, and a superstition about snow. It also reports tensions with white French troops and the creation of dedicated Negro wards in larger hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Europe
France
Governors Meet in Boston on Regional Preparedness
Boston conference gathers six New England governors to discuss military and industrial preparedness. Major General Leonard Wood to attend, signaling high level focus on regional security and wartime readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Boston
Mass
Leonard Wood
Suffrage Referendum Backed by New York Senate
Albany March 13 The woman suffrage question, defeated by 188 313 in 1915, will be submitted again at the state election next November. The Senate last night adopted a resolution providing for a referendum as the final step in the preliminary legislative procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Senate
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement from Cincinnati touts Freezone as a cheap, painless remedy for all corn types and painful calluses. It claims instant soreness relief and easy removal, with small bottles sold at drugstores in round wood cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Sergeant Lufbery Earns Legion of Honor for Aerial Valor
Paris report notes Sergeant Major Raoul Lufbery, an American aviator serving with the French, decorated with the Legion of Honor for exceptional service to the war effort. He has downed six enemy aircraft by December 27, 1916, and is twice mentioned in army orders with the military medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Raoul Lufbery
Legion of Honor
Lufbery
New Haven
Conn
Bourges
France
Asia
Marc Pourpe
Pourpe
lLufbery
Commissioners Join St Patrick Day Parade Invitation Accepted
City commissioners accepted an invitation from the Ancient Order of Hibernians to participate in the annual St Patrick's Day parade and will ride in the automobile division at 8 45. The meeting approved 198 36 for Wesley Construction Co for paving repairs on Cincinnati Avenue, bond reimbursed by the bonding company. Garland secured 675 45 for weekly payroll. The Italian colony thanked the council for restoring the Columbus painting rehung in the council chamber after being retouched. A jitney license refund request was postponed pending investigation.
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Order of Hibernians
Wesley Construction Company
Cincinnati Avenue
Kearny
Garland
Christopher Columbus
Charles Troilo
Callaghan
Lambert
Tanlac credited by Texas ranchman after long illness
Martin Becker of Macdona Texas says he spent a thousand dollars on treatments for fourteen years with no relief before Tanlac. He reports improved appetite sleep and energy after using Tanlac and credits the remedy with relieving catarrh indigestion back pain and kidney and bladder issues. Wagner Drug Co and E J H Meier distribute Tanlac in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Becker
Macdona
Texas
Wagner
San Antonio
Tanlac
Wagner Drug Co
E. J. H. Meier
Bird Club Formed After Baynes Lectures In San Antonio
Following Ernest Harold Baynes lectures in San Antonio, a local bird club organized with temporary officers Hans Helland president Dr Constance Pessels secretary Ellen D Schulz treasurer. Members to contact Dr Pessels for inclusion. Baynes briefed children at Robert E Lee School and discussed bird conservation.
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Ernest Harold Baynes
Meridan
N. H
Bird Village
San Antonio
Hans Helland
Constance Pessels
Ellen D. Schulz
Main Avenue High School
Haynes
Charles & Meek
Baynes
Robert E. Lee
Texas Senate Denounces Stone in Resolution
The Texas Senate adopts a resolution denouncing United States Senator William J. Stone for opposing President Wilson. It urges that Stone not be elected chairman of a key Senate committee and asks Texas’ delegation to back a pro‑administration successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Senate
Page
United States
William J. Stone
Wilson
Stone
Texas
Congress
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate of the
United States of America
Senate of the United States
Senate of Texas
Texas Resolution Urges Loyal Citizen as Senate Chairman
A Texas resolution requests senators to ensure that a true American citizen, trusted by the President and country, chairs a key committee. It condemns the current choice as traitorous to the President, party, and nation, and directs transmission to Culberson, Sheppard, and Texas representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Senate
Senate
Charles A. Culberson
Morris Sheppard
Texas
United States Congress
Tick Dipping Case Appealed From Young County
AUSTIN March 13 The Court of Criminal Appeals receives the appeal of J B Munsey from Young county convicted of violating the local option tick law for failing to dip cattle as required by the Live Stock Sanitary Commission He was fined 50 dollars and the appeal cites trial court errors rather than constitutional issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Court of Criminal Appeals
Munsey
Young County
Young
Live Stock Sanitary Commission
Judge Gary Polite Rebuke Over Missing Overcoat
In a Chicago courtroom Judge Gary scolded a restless young man moving in the rear. The youth explained he had lost his overcoat and was searching for it. The judge quipped that people often misplace entire suits without such noise. The tale is attributed to the Christian Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Chicago
Christian Herald
Legislature authorizes lease of state iron works at Rusk
A concurrent resolution passed authorizing the governor and the penitentiary commission to lease the state iron industry at Rusk to a private syndicate. Lessors must post a 100000 bond and operate the plant for at least one year. George W. Armstrong of Fort Worth and associates back the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Penitentiary Commission
Rusk
George W. Armstrong, Fort Worth, and Associates
Negro Electrocuted in Arkansas State Penitentiary
In Little Rock on March 13 John Hawkins a Black man was executed by electric chair at the state penitentiary for the murder of Mrs. period details are omitted in this condensed report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
John Hawkins
State Penitentiary
Ashdown Robbery Confession Ties To Family Case
Ben Diles, husband of a section foreman’s wife at Ashdown, and his 15 month old daughter were mentioned in a crime context last fall. The suspect confessed the robbery motive and the crime was linked to a Black man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Diles
Ashdown
Kidney Health Tips For March From Reader Letter
A reading pa reader urges kidney care during March as sweat reduces body waste elimination. The letter notes overworked kidneys needing help and cites Foley Kidney Pills as a trusted remedy valued for their effectiveness.
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B. H. Stone
Reading
Foley
A. M. Fischer
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Ihgan
New York
Carload
Allen Classics
Walthall Motor Car Company
Ave. C
Bedell Bldg
HOT Wells Mineral Baths
Arthur G. Jury
Sergeant Lufbery
Cross OF Honor
Legion of France
St. Patrick’s Day
Council
Panchman
Becker
Taniac
Ernest Baynes
Senator Page
The
Pure Food
ATLR
Helen Huntington Downing
Lee
Light
Soledad Auditorium
Sor
Iron Works
Syndicate
GEO. A. Dickel & Co., Distillers
Nashville, Tenn
Ey Whisky
Co. L. Parmer
Waco
Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
le Roy
Rela Diekelece
Ascade Stalery
F.f.dalley CO. OF
NEW York Inc
Buffalo, N.Y
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