West Texas plotters tied to secret Farmers and Laborers group
U S authorities report an alleged armed uprising pinned down in Snyder and Cisco Texas. Seven men indicted at San Angelo as Farmers and Laborers Protective Association members faced seditious conspiracy charges tied to opposition to conscription and wartime policy.
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Dallas
Tex
Congress
Texas
United States
Snyder
Scurry County
Dallas County
Jack
McDonald
San Angelo
Farmers and Laborers Protective Association of America
Haskell
Borden
Garza
Fisher
Kent
Stonewall
Howard
Red River
Oklahoma
Germany
Abilene
Louders
Potosa
Midway
Cisco
Kdelk
Anson
Red Cross War Council to Appeal for Relief Funds
President Wilson names Henry P. Davison of J P Morgan & Co as chairman of the Red Cross War Council. The council will seek millions for Army relief and civilian aid in Europe, with Morgan resources aiding the effort. Federal officials doubt large membership and note limited known lodges in Texas towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P. Davison
J. P. Morgan & Company
Wilson
American Red Cross War Council
Davison
Weh Named Food Dictator By Mr. Hoover
The president proposes a volunteer run food administration to regulate distribution and consumption during the war. He argues it must be temporary, avoid Prussian autocracy, and rely on producers distributors and volunteers with four branches including domestic economy led by women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weh
MR. Wilson
Hoover
Department of Agriculture
Herbert C. Hoover
Congress
Arrest 12 at Rotan in west Texas conspiracy sweep
Twelve alleged conspirators against the government were arrested at Rotan Fisher County Texas by State Ranger Montgomery. A. Hickey editor of the Rebel Hallettsville Socialist newspaper was released on a $1000 bond. He faced charges of conspiracy to violate the President proclamation. Additional arrests expected in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Tex
Rotan
Fisher County
Texas
Montgomery
Vy. A. Hickey
Rebel
Hallettsville
West Texas
Hickey
Brandenburg
Stonewall County
Habeas corpus sought for three jailed men in Waco
In Waco Texas May 19 bail hearings for three jailed African American men arrested by a Justice Department agent from Dallas will prompt writs of habeas corpus before United States District Judge Duval West in San Antonio. Attorneys say the men, alleged to have urged locals to travel to Mexico to fight the United States, are Texas citizens and claim they cannot be held as alien enemies. The arrests occurred in Freestone County.
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Secret Service
United States
Texas
Farmers’ and Laborers’ Protective Association of America
Cisco
Germany
West Texas
Waco
Tex
Federal Department of Justice
Dallas
Freestone County
Hoover Accepts Appointment as Head of Food Administration
Washington May 19 Herbert C Hoover accepts the post as head of the new food administration with the condition that Congress grants broad powers to the President for a competent setup. He outlines five principles for efficient administration and calls for coordinated effort among producers distributors and consumers while mobilizing American women under a pledge system. He emphasizes non dictatorship and urges patriotism and cooperation with Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Herbert C. Hoover
New Food Administration
Wilson
Congress
Hoover
War Administration
Food Administration
Pershing Leads Ready Troops Training For French Front
Pershing and officers take on duty here as new U S troops undergo modern trench warfare training. A foreign attache praises the army’s discipline and fighting spirit observed during a February border march. The men, nicknamed to follow Black Jack Pershing, stand ready to head to France.
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Kitchener
France
International Line
Columbus
N. M
Pershing
Black Jack’ Pershing
Hell
Black Jack
McAdoo Says Northwest Leads Liberty Loan Drive
Secretary McAdoo wrapped a whirlwind day in Minneapolis with a mass meeting and lauded Northwest support. Minneapolis reported 6.285 million dollars raised in five days toward an 8 million dollar allotment, while St Paul and other cities matched the momentum. He led a 15 thousand strong parade and addressed two meetings in St Paul.
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Minneapolis
McAdoo
Northwest
New York
St. Paul
Liberty Loan Salesmen’s Club
Twin Cities
Soldier Attacked Private W. W. Shoot Injured in San Antonio
Private W. W. Shoot of Company M second Texas Infantry was attacked at 11 PM near Durango and New Mexico Alley. He said the assailants were soldiers. Three men are being sought by officers. Shoot received treatment at Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital and was moved to the base hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoot
Second Texas
W. W. Shoot
Company M
Second Texas Infantry
Durango
New Mexico Alley
Schoot
Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
Sunday-Work Protests Spark Tractor Reassignment
In Lancashire farmers refuse to operate tractors on Sundays, prompting the board of agriculture to move the machines to other locations. The action reflects Sunday-work resistance among agricultural workers in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lancashire
Board of Agriculture
To Serve as Kitchen in Liberty Hall Dublin
Liberty Hall the former rebel headquarters in Dublin is being repaired and fitted as a communal kitchen, reflecting a transition from a symbol of resistance to a public service facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Purdue President Grants Early Graduation Amid War Duty
A Purdue senior brings a telegram from his enlisted brother ordering him home to help run the farm. President Stone allows the student to return home without losing credits and plans to extend the policy to others leaving school for farming duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
W. E. Stone
Thorntown
Purdue
Stone
Indianapolis
The Colonel Quits New York Says He Supports Pershing
Colonel Roosevelt announced in New York on May 19 that he is pleased Pershing will lead a division to France. He estimated his offer could have sent 25 000 men with equipment by next Monday and plans to urge volunteers to join the firing line swiftly while aiding recruiting and the liberty loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wilson
France
Roosevelt
John J. Pershing
Roosevelt division quarters to close on fifth avenue
The Roosevelt division quarters on Fifth Avenue are to be closed at the end of next week, marking a shift in facility operations. The move affects personnel housing and administrative spaces associated with the division.
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Fifth Avenue
Boy in Army Khaki Receives Ovation in House Chamber
Bennett Clark son of Speaker Clark entered the House chamber in a khaki army uniform. Minority Leader Mann spotted him in the corridor and escorted him inside. The chamber rose to cheer the young officer in training at Fort Myer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bennett Clark
Clark
Mann
Fort Myer
Laborer Survives Razor Attack in Santa Rosa Avenue Fight
Ramon Trevino, a laborer, was taken to Robert B Green Memorial Hospital at 10:30 p m Saturday after his left side was cut open by a razor in the 200 block South Santa Rosa Avenue His assailant, a Mexican man, was arrested by Policemen Leonard and Kilda Trevino is in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramon Trevino
Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
Leonard
Kilda
Trevino
Santa Rosa Avenue
Average Man Taxed At Every Turn In Wartime Burden
A humorous 1917 wartime piece laments taxes on goods and services. It notes five percent on cost, ten percent on imported books, and war bond purchases, plus a Library Loan interest claim, ending with a quip about ten percent ad valorem on wool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Man
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United States Secret Service
Aids Wax Council OF the
RED Cross
East
West
Henry P Davison
Department of Commerce
Federal Trade Commission
All War Administration
Russia
Austria
Bulgaria
Roumania
South America
Australia
England
Italy
M’adoo
Liberty Loan
Milans
Bangkoks
Panamas
Madagascars
Wlabhty
YOU
Stm
Washer Bros. CO
Ment
Mr. E. U. Booster
Wallace Brothers
Bill
Ford
Wallace
West Commerce St
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