Ferguson-Flays Enemies In Be thoven Hall Rally
Former Texas governor James E Ferguson spoke to a large audience at Beethoven Hall on Wednesday night. He framed the current race as a choice between autocracy and democracy, attacked Hobby supporters, and tied Hobby to Colquitt. He praised women’s voting and predicted a 100,000 victory margin, aiming to become the only Texas Democrat elected governor for three consecutive terms.
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Beethoven Hall
James ¥. Ferguson
University
Hobby
Colquitt
United States Senate
Woodrow Wilson
Ferguson
B. W. Teagarden
W. C. Linden
John KR. Moore
Palestine
John J. Bickett Jr
Ver- Buson
San Antonio
Democrats
Texas
Ferguson Attacks Press and University in Texas Speech
In a fiery address, Texas figure Jim Ferguson denounced university overfunding, alleged payroll fraud, and political crooks. He criticized press coverage, claimed state debt misuse, and accused lawmakers of using education as a political weapon while urging support against opponents in multiple races.
Grapeland Soldier Dies at Camp Travis in Texas
Private Andrew Gilmer of company 72, 18th battalion, depot brigade, died at Camp Travis on May 15 at 5 15 a m from pneumonia. His father Jeff Aimer of Grapeland Texas is listed as the arrest relative. The body of Private Leon McNeil of company 2B, 581st service battalion, died Tuesday and was sent to Brasota Texas for burial. Private Earl B Slims also went as at ‘’outant’’ in the report.
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Grapeland
Andrew Gilmer
18Th Battalion
Depot Brigade
Camp Travis
Jeff Aimer
Texas
Leon McNeil
Comany 2B
Braserta
Earl B. Slims
Outant
Oh that awful backache it s your kidneys
An old health ad warns that backache signals kidney or bladder trouble and urges immediate care. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules, claiming they support kidney function and overall health and offer a money back guarantee.
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Nature
Bright
Haarlem
Cuticura Heals Four Year Pimples Case in Va
Arthurs W. Paxton of New Castle Virginia reports a four year breakout of red pimples with swelling burning and itching on face and neck. After using two cakes of Cuticura Soap and one box of Cuticura Ointment he was healed. Sample free by mail. Cuticura soap 25c ointment 2a 30c.
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Dept. H
Boston
Labor and Prohibitionists Square Off in Texas
A Texas meeting features anti prohibition rhetoric citing a Hobby relative in Dallas who allegedly booked 792 pounds of Hobby liquor to be sent to Dallas. The speaker accuses pro Hobby forces of aristocratic bootlegging while urging a fair election turnout and a chorus of resolve. Also an ad touts Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic and a San Antonio tax notice warns of 1917 taxes due by May 31, 1918 with penalties.
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Northexas
Willy Hobby
Tom
Harry
Ferguson
Texas
Saiior
San Antonio
Tex
Andres Coy
Baptists Lift Ban On Women at Convention
At Mot Springs Arkansas on May 16, Southern Baptist delegates begin historic inclusion of women with full church rights. Mrs A H Beddog and Mrs Mary Davis of Dallas receive credentials and immediate delegate status. Over 1700 delegates attend as women also join the Woman's Missionary Union sessions. A petition urging tolerance for denominational work in military camps prompts debate among attendees. Also note export licenses for raw cotton set to expire June 30, with post deadline shipments needing special licenses from War Trade Board.
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Mot Springs
Ark
Southern Baptist Churches
Southern Baptist Convention
A. H. Beddog
Dallas
Tex
Mary Davis
Woman's Missionary Union
Southern Baptist Women
Tabernacle
O. L. Hatley
United States
Young Men's Christian Association
Washington, D. C
Customs Service
Sea Island
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Japan
War Trade Board
German Boasts Of Revolt Plot In United States Revealed
New York May 16 Plans were made in 1914 for a German backed revolt in the United States if war came. Ivan Norodny testified that Baron von Gersdorff, Hans Tauscher, and an unnamed manager discussed arms and cooperation with I W W and Socialists. Norodny said arms could be supplied for a Russian revolution. Lussing denied acting as agent for rifle owners as investigators pursued identities of buyers for one million Mauser rifles and a billion cartridges.
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New York
United States
State
Ivan Norodny
Mexico
Norodny
von Gersdorff
Hans Tauscher
Krupp
Lagen
Muck
Mme. Gadski
Tauscher
Germany
van Gersdorff
Russia
Becker
Gustav Lussing
Lussing
Texas Cooncil of Carpenters Elects Officers at Conventio
Gramling of Cleburne is elected president of the Texas Cooncil of Carpenters as W A Walker of Houston becomes first vice president and John B Netherton of San Angelo second vice president. J E Proctor of Houston is secretary treasurer. An executive board includes Delart, Toledo, Jordan, Wells, Turner and Stewart. Delegates heard a three hour secretary’s report and a Mexfomn supper attracted 400+. The open air dance and KOeSler Park event drew many attendees. the convention wraps Friday.
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W. al. Gramling
Cleburne
Texas Cooncil of
Carpenters
Trades Council Hall
W. A., Walker
Houston
John B. Netherton
San Angelo
J. E. Proctor
Henry Y W Delart
San Antonio
C. Toledols
Corpus
No War On Uruguay Told By German Government
Montevideo May 16 The German government informed Uruguay that it does not consider a state of war exists in response to a request to define relations between the two nations.
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Uruguay
Monteyvido
Lift Off Corns Freezone Magic Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Freezone as a painless corn remover. It claims a tiny bottle eases hard and soft corns between toes without soreness and lets users lift the corn away after application. The druggist sells it for a few cents.
Antwerp an issue in London news on mines raids
A London correspondent says new mine field raids in the North Sea could push Antwerp onto the agenda. He notes Germany pressed Holland to use the Scheldt for submarine purposes, but the demand was resisted and later withdrawn or deferred. The piece reflects Belgian port concerns amid ongoing tensions.
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London
San Antonio
Philadelphia
Publia Ledger
The
Public Ledger Co
North Sea
Antwerp
Nent
Londen Standard
Germany
Holland
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Oscar Colquitt
Wilson
Oscar
Tobby
Fuller
Yerrell
Gregg
Congo
Carlos Bee
Bee
Travis County
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Tial
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Melkinney
University of Berlin
Heidelberg
M. M. Crane
Harvey
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John Henry Kirby
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San A.jo
Drug Co
Chapas¢ Co
Warner Drug Co
el Perso
Shelby Therlot
Laredo
J. M. Espinoza
ST. Anthony
Antonio
T. B. Baker
Grove
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Cleburne Man
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