Reorganization Plan for West Texas Bank Faces Opposition
The plan to form a new bank to take over West Texas Bank & Trust securities and repay depositors is opposed by Banking and Insurance Commissioner John B. Patterson who says the plan cannot be carried out legally under the state guaranty law. A $200,000 guaranty fund contribution is planned, to be returned after one year in securities from the new bank, with further talks planned in San Antonio.
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West Texas Bank & Trust Company
John 8. Patterson
Banking and Insurance
Ferguson
West Texas Bank & Ust Company
State Bank Guaranty Fund
H. P. Drought
Bedell Building
Harry Landa
Patterson
San Antonio
Getate
City and Bank Prepare for Injunction Hearing
Counsel for the city and West Texas Bank arrange for the upcoming initial hearing. Judge Chambliss of Beeville has been appointed special judge to hear the case as negotiations toward dismissal of the injunction proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Bank
Etting
Rict Eee
F. G. Chambliss
Beeville
Foley Kidney Pills Help Sleep Through the Night
Henry Rudolph of Carmi reports kidney trouble and backache kept him awake at night. Since using Foley Kidney Pills he sleeps through the night without getting up. The ad promises quick, efficient relief for bladder weakness, backache, rheumatism, and muscle pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rudolph
Carmi
King
San Antonio Hearing Set On City Bank Case
Judge Chambliss will travel to San Antonio to hear the case with Judge Ward of counsel for the bank and C M Cureton assisting the attorney general. They outline a general demurrer asking dismissal of the city's suit and denial of the injunction. No conference occurred Saturday morning between the two sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambliss
San Antonio
R. H. Ward
C. M. Cureton
John S. Patterson
Bar
Governor names Beeville judge to oversee San Antonio case
Governor Ferguson announced Judge F. G. Chambliss of Beeville as special judge for the injunction trial brought by the City of San Antonio against John S. Patterson commissioner of insurance and banking. The suit seeks to halt payment of non interest bearing deposits to depositors of the West Texas Bank and Trust Company. Judge Chambliss, of the Thirty sixth judicial district, accepted the appointment.
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Austin
Tex
Ferguson
F. G. Chambliss
Beeville
San Antonio
John S. Patterson
Insurance and Banking
West Texas Bank and Trust Company
Chambliss
American Cavalrymen Battle Villa Outlaws
American Cavalrymen clash with Villa outlaws while delivering orders from General Pershing. The action underscores ongoing efforts in the punitive expedition as U S forces pursue insurgents in the Mexican theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa Outlaws
Pershing Praises 36 Mile Night March Against Villa Bandits
General Pershing in his report to the War Department details Major Howze’s six troopers sparking a surprise attack on a Villista force of about 140 at Ojo-Azules. Forty two Villistas killed, many wounded, some prisoners, and seventy five ponies seized. No American casualties. Howze covered 36 miles overnight to reach Ojo-Azores at daylight.
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Washington, D. C
Pershing
Funston
War Department
San Antonio
Mexico
Carranza
Ojo-Azules
Cruz Domingues
Julio Acosta
Antonio Angeles
Howze
Ojo-Azores
Cavalry uses pistols in first such action since operations began
General Pershing's report details a Villa band defeat at Ojo Azules by Major Howze. Cavalry charged with pistols after riding 36 miles from San Antonio to Ojo Azules, 17 miles southwest of Cusihuirachic. Pursuit lasted two hours. Forty two dead, 75 horses and mules captured, six Carranza prisoners. Several wounded reported.
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EL Paso
Tex
Pershing
Villa
Ojo
Azules
Howze
San Antonio
Ojo-Azules
Cusihuirachic
Carranza
Cruz Dominguez
Antonio Angeles
Julio Acosta
Primaries Set for Bexar County Democrats and Republicans
Democratic and Republican primaries will occur Saturday evening across 93 precincts of Bexar County to select delegates for the county convention. Democratic delegates report to County Chairman Fowler. Republicans to Chairman Elgin.
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Bexar County
Cc. S. Fowler
J. E. Elgin
Market Hall
Owls Hall
Soledad Street
Fort Worth
Republican Club
Turner Hall
Germany’s new submarine orders tested against Wilson aid
The United States debates how Germany's fresh submarine directives compare with prior instructions urged by President Wilson. Officials differ on whether Berlin will follow through with abandoning past practices and whether the promise will hold until talks with Britain succeed.
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Germany
United States
Wilson
Great Britain
Germans Not Excited At German Reply To American Note
Berlin reports a restrained German press reaction to the American note. Papers printed the text in extras but offered little commentary. Count Von Reventlow and the Kreuz Zeitung avoided criticism as observers noted the Vossische Zeitung praising the note as aimed at avoiding a break with the United States and granting Germany’s furthest concession.
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Berlin
London
Count von Reventlow
Kreuz Zeitung
Vossische Zeitung
United States
Germany
German American note stirs subdued Berlin reaction
News across German papers shows mixed views on the U S note. Taegliche Rundschau says Americans must prove their aim to defend sea rights while England’s ally. Lokal Anzeiger cites German strength and international law as bases for the note. Vossische Zeitung notes hope to avoid clash with America. Berlin crowds after publication show calm and little discussion.
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U. S
Taegliche Rundschau
Germany
England
Lokal Anzeiger
America
Vossische Zeitung
Berlin
United States
Germany Seeks Peace Through U S Mediation
The Daily News prints a Rotterdam dispatch claiming Holland believes Germany hopes for peace talks with England via U S mediation. It notes Berlin discussions on contraband and blockade and suggests Ambassador Gerard could open wider negotiations, with Wolff Bureau proposing a neutral view on U S Germany ties.
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London
The
Daily News
Rotterdam
Holland
United States
England
Germany
Washington
Berlin
Gerard
Wolff
German note eyed as ploy to lengthen talks and blame US
The Morning Post and Telegraph criticize Germany for offering vague concessions while avoiding frank demands, framing the note as an attempt to drag Britain and the United States into prolonged negotiations and shift blame for breaking off relations. They call the German reply illogical, evasive, and an ultimatum masking weakness.
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America
United States
Germany
Morning Post
England
French Press Divided on German Note to United States
Paris newspapers debate the German note, some say Germany yielded weakly while others call it a tortuous refusal. The Petit Journal credits a concession on sinking without warning, while Petit Parisien warns the conflict may flare again over an inevitable incident. The Mafin headlines Blackmall.
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Paris
United States
Germany
Petit Journal
Stephen Pinchon
Petit Parisien
America
Mafin
Blackmall
Hotel Guests and Arrivals in Fort Worth
Baltimore’s Seawell and c E Smuck stay at St Anthony. Dallas couple Mare registered at Menger. Montery’s Frankie Canaday and Margon of St Louis at Menger and St Anthony. Cleveland’s Mason and Baker arrive at St Anthony and Gunter. New York Mendell and Kerrville’s Schreiner at Menger. Detroit’s Perry at Gunter. Auburn’s Frank Long at Menger. Milwaukee’s Hollingsworth among arrivals at Gunter.
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Tex
St. Anthony
C. A. Mason
Cleveland
Menger
M. Mendell
New York
D. H. Borrn
Galveston
W. H. Lovesgrove
Houston
Gunter
B. Baker
Gus F. Schreiner
Kerrville
H. Perry
Detroit
Frank Long
Auburn
N. Y
N. T. Hollingsworth
Milwaukee
Comment of American Press on the Note From Germany
The American press says Germany yielded to our demands and urges England to obey international law. It praises President Wilson’s stance and warns that refusing a square deal would betray fair play and prolong Britain’s freedom to pressure Germany. It notes Pittsburg Volksblatt and Freiheits Freund praise the German concession.
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Germany
New York
England
Pittsburg Volksblatt and
Freiheits Freund
Wilson
Baltimore American Berlin Responds to National Inquiry
The Baltimore American Berlin expresses a restrained reply to a national request, signaling it will be interpreted as satisfactory in due course. The note conveys a cautious stance and invites further consideration by readers.
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Baltimore
Berlin
President Wilson and the submarine war policy
The article argues President Wilson will weigh justice and equity before deciding on peace or war. It suggests he may view the submarine war as a consequence of illegal acts and not the root cause, and that removal of consequences must consider Germany's rights and the underlying causes.
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Illinois
German Note Embodies Key Concession on Submarine Demand
The German note appears to reflect the essential concession demanded by the latest American note on submarine operations. Officials assess the implications for posture and future negotiations as tensions ease slightly.
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Chicago Tribune
Renewal of push to blame Britain for war harms bystanders
The Times argues against shifting responsibility to Great Britain for current conditions and rejects Germany's claim that attacks on civilians justify German actions. It asserts that innocent bystanders, including women and children outside the combat zone, are not to blame.
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Shreveport
Great Britain
Germany
Insolent note leaves U.S. demands unanswered
The St. Louis Republic notes a new missive marked by tone and inconsistencies, criticizing that the country’s demands are left unaddressed and unresolved.
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St. Louis Republic
German reply likely averts immediate war over submarine
The Cincinnati Times-Star notes that despite gruff tone and irritation behind it, the German reply probably means the United States faces no immediate danger of war with Germany over the submarine issue.
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Cincinnati Times-Star
Germany
Germany Concessions Scrutinized Beyond Text
Kansas City Journal-World notes that only reading the German reply cannot judge if concessions meet government demands. The paper questions sufficiency remedial correction and good faith, suggesting fuller evaluation is needed beyond the textual response.
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Kansas City
Journal
Germany
Muskogee Column Attacks Germany Over Diplomatic Break
In Muskogee Oklahoma a column brands Germany's reply to America's last word as a masterful exposition and affront. It declares one essential action for America the severance of diplomatic relations.
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Muskogee
Okla
Phoenix
Germany
America
President rejects Wichita plea with fail to meet demands
The Wichita Eagle reports the answer fails to meet the president's demands, leaving the issue unresolved and sparking political maneuvering as officials seek alternatives.
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Wichita
Kas
Eagle
United States Demands Clean-Cut Concession
A brief note from Topeka reports a clean-cut concession of what the United States has demanded, signaling a clear acceptance of terms amid ongoing negotiations. The citation highlights a decisive shift in posture, suggesting progress toward an agreed understanding.
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Topeka
Eas
United States
German note echoes claim of US concession stance
The German view argues conciliation without concessions will harm the United States unless England is forced to play fair. The remark is seen as a sidetrack from the main issue rather than a decisive answer.
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Tulsa
Okla
United States
England
New Orleans Brief on Wilson Demands and German Ultimatum
A New Orleans item notes Germany meets Wilson's ultimatum with no reservation, provided President Wilson shows good faith by demonstrating concessions through repeated protests to England. The report highlights the diplomatic tension and calls for credibility from the U S president.
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New Orleans
Germany
U.S. Blockade Tensions and German Stance Cited
The United States pressure to lift the English blockade could push Germany to preserve American goodwill. If not, the Von Jagow note is seen as another worthless scrap of paper.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
United States
Germany
America
von Jagow
President seeks clearer meaning in phraseology
The president may request a more definite statement to uncover the sense of the wording used, but that appears to be the furthest he can go without compromising consistency.
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Mobile
Ala
United States Justified to Itself After Peace Efforts Exhausted
The United States has exhausted every peaceable option and cleared its conscience of aggression, now deeming itself justified to both its own people and the world.
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Nashville
Tenn
United States
President's Note Sparks Mixed Public Response
The nation reacts to the president's statement with divided sentiment as observers weigh potential policy moves and political implications across the country. Citizens express concern over possible outcomes while leaders call for measured analysis and unity.
German note criticized for enticing public review
The Waco Morning News argues the German note asks for reluctant compliance with U S demands and resists Brnegland's blockade. It condemns Germany for linking many causes to force Germany’s submission and notes Belgium’s starvation as a grave crime against civilians.
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Waco Morning News
United States
Brnegland
Germany
Belgium
Congress versus war with Germany inspires patriotic resolve
In Jacksonville the Times-Union notes that loyal Americans may see Congress as mistaken but will support the nation in war. The piece emphasizes steadfast duty to country whether officials err or not. It frames public sentiment as unified behind national effort.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Times-Union
Congress
Germany
Submarine Commanders Influences on U S Japan Ties
The Telegram notes that the actual observance of new orders by submarine commanders will determine whether friendly relations between the United States and Japan continue.
Administration averts calamity without honor loss
The article argues the administration should focus on a crucial fact: Germany's act has averted an immeasurable and apparently imminent calamity without erasing any bright band from the republic's honor.
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New York Sun
Berlin
Washington
Germany
German reply to Americans on war aims
The Louisville Courier-Journal notes two caveats in endorsing the German response. It says Germany is bankrupt in good faith and warns that even if promises are kept Britain may still violate the law, a factor perceived as irrelevant in Washington.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Germany
Great Britain
Washington
An Insolent Note Could Trigger Diplomatic Rift
The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin suggests President Wilson faces a grave choice if a note is deemed unsatisfactory and prompts a rapid severing of diplomatic ties with a foreign power.
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Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Wilson
Germany’s answer to US note is public address only
The response from Germany to the United States is not a diplomatic document but an address intended for public consumption rather than a formal note or negotiable reply.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Germany
United States
Day of the decision in war or peace noted
The article argues that the German note may be interpreted variously but expresses the German aim to maintain peaceful relations with the U S government. It notes the decision will be made by a few leaders, not the people, and urges calm until Congress acts. The shooting is a long way off.
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the Telegraph
Germany
Washington
America
Daily News
New York
Congress
Allies Seek Amicable Deal Despite Tense Strain
The German note confirms the empire will go a long way to meet the United States in a bid for friendly relations. Both nations are bound by amity and kinship through trade and intercourse and seek an amicable arrangement in Washington and Berlin to avoid an unpredictable quarrel.
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New York
Washington
Berlin
New York Tribune Calls Mr Wilson to Break With Germany
The New York Tribune urges President Wilson to sever relations with the Imperial German government immediately and without hesitation, arguing for a firm and prompt policy shift.
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New York Tribune
Wilson
Germany Calls U.S. to Fight British Navy Over Starvation Threat
The Chicago Herald reports Germany warning the United States to engage the British navy to prevent famine of women and children. The note echoes Germany’s siege of Paris where non German civilians faced starvation.
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Chicago
Germany
Paris
Expresses hope for avoiding war in Germany crisis
A Toledo Ohio German Express letter urges the president to heed a prayer of loyal citizens and preserve peaceful relations during Germany’s crisis and fight for existence, to spare the unspeakable horrors of an unjust war.
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Toledo
Ohio
Germany
Quote on German reply and U S duty to law
The passage rejects any German proposal to ally with the United States to break Britain’s blockade. It says such an alliance is unthinkable and would stain U S honor. It asserts Germany must yield to law rather than seek barter benefits.
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New York World
Germany
United States
Germany Yields to United States Deliberately
The note from Germany concedes to the United States demands in a grudging manner, signaling partial compliance yet revealing enduring bitterness and reluctance in the response.
Wilson faces two options on Germany crisis
The note outlines two paths for President Wilson: sever diplomatic relations with Germany immediately, justified by the tone, or wait and see. It emphasizes that the United States must resolve the impasse only if Germany ends its illegal use of submarine warfare.
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New York Herald
Wilson
Germany
United States
Record-Germany Responds Warns Ships
Fort Worth Record-Germany replies to America promising to warn merchant ships before attacking them. The note urges prayers for peace and asks belligerents to respect neutral rights, calling for continued war orders until peace.
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Fort Worth
Germany
America
Mrs Ryan Dies at Beeville Texas
Mrs H Co Ryan died yesterday morning after an extended illness at Beeville She was an early settler of the area and left a large family of children The funeral was held today from St Josephs Catholic Church at 9 o clock
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Ryan
Beeville
Tex
H. Co. Ryan
Sunday Round Trip to Sutherlana Springs Fare 60 Cents
Advertisement notes a weekly Sunday rail return trip to Sutherlana Springs for 60 cents, departing at 7 55 am on the Southern Pacific line.
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Sutherlana Springs
Southern Pacific
Confederate veteran Captain Alexander dies in Texas
Captain Robert F. Alexander, 80, a Confederate veteran, died at 9 30 Saturday morning at his home 416 Dallas street after months of illness. Born April 17 1836 in Owen county Kentucky he lived in Texas 50 years and in San Antonio 22. He worked in real estate and retired five years ago. Survived by brother L D Alexander and sister Mrs Sarah Lyon both of Kentucky and a niece Miss Thirza Bellinger adopted daughter of San Antonio. He served in Fourth Kentucky Cavalry under General Morgan and reached captaincy. Funeral at 4 pm Sunday from his home with interment in Confederate cemetery. pallbearers listed. services by Rev A L Wolff. He was a member of Albert Sidney Johnston Camp No 44 United Confederate Veterans and Milam Masonic lodge and First Baptist Church. He also served on the Milam city council during Mayor Hicks administration. Interment in Hermann Sons Cemetery follows.
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Robert F. Alexander
Dallas Street
Owen County
Texas
San Antonio
L. D. Alexander
Sarah Lyon
Kentucky
Thirza Bellinger
Alexander
Fourth Kentucky Cavalry
General Morgan
Milam
Albert Sidney Johnston
United Confederate Veterans
Masonic Lodge
First Baptist Church
Hicks
Godfrey Peterson
C. A. Denny
F. F. Collins
Charles Smith
J. T. Clinkscales
W. W. Sloan
Funeral for Louis G. Bender Held Sunday in City Cemetery No. 4
Louis G. Bender 37 died at his home 618 Avenue PD Friday. A native of Little Rock he had lived in San Antonio about thirty years. He is survived by his mother Eva Bender and brother Frank Bender. Funeral at his home Sunday 3 p.m. under Maccabees auspices. Interment City Cemetery No. 4.
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Louis G. Bender
Avenue PD
Little Rock
San Antonio
Eva Bender
Frank Bender
the Maccabees
City Cemetery No. 4
Robert Wrase Dies at Home at 69
Robert Wrase 69 died at his home on Friday night. A native of San Antonio he had lived here all his life. He was survived by his mother Mrs. Annie Wrase who is nearly 90.
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Robert Wrase
Elm Street
San Antonio
Annie Wrase
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co Automobile Equipment
Local advertising note for Shelley Loring Undertaking Co promoting automobile equipment with two phone lines for contact.
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Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
Young Burglar Admits Three Thefts After Escape
A 16 year old white boy, captured after a prior escape from probation officer E. E. Ingram, was arrested Friday in Waco on three burglary charges. Detectives King, Harvey and Murphy recovered a cash register stolen from the Alton hotel on Heiman Street and a small cash haul from two residences on East Commerce. He will be sent to Gatesville to serve two to five years. Probation officers Boles and Winslow identified him as the escapee from Waco.
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E. E. Ingram
Waco
Gatesville Reformatory
Gatesville
King
Harvey
Murphy
East Commerce Street
Alton Hotel
Heiman Street
Boles and
Winslow
Ingram
Wacuv
Fireman Injured Jumping From Engine After Run
A. G. Campa of fire company No. 4 suffered a badly mangled foot when he slipped jumping from an engine as it reached the end of a run at 8 45 Friday night. He was taken to the Physicians' and Surgeons hospital. The fire occurred in an old barn near Castro and Zarramora streets and was extinguished before the apparatus arrived. A trash fire near West Salinas and Twenty first streets started at 5 o'clock Friday afternoon. several companies responded but caused no damage.
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A. G. Campa
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