A Letter From Hearst on Congress Past and Present
William Randolph Hearst writes from Los Angeles about the U S House of Representatives recalling the fifty-eighth congress of 1903. He contrasts past rugged Americanism with today’s perks and salary and laments the changing character and incentives of members.
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Washington
William Randolph Hearst
The
Los Angeles Examiner
Los Angeles
California
Mr. Hesrat
House of Representatives
Congress
New York
German Chutists Invade Crete and Ship Seizure Report
Berlin reports say the 8229 Egyptian passenger ship was sunk by a German force with 138 Americans aboard deemed safe in German occupied territory. The vessel carried 24 American drivers and 20 ambulances from New York to Alexandria for service with Allied forces. German officials claim contraband and adherence to international law, while critics call it Nazi barbarism and argue it aided enemy supply lines.
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Berlin
Hiner Zamezam
Germany
Zaman
Racile
Braz
Capetown
South Africa
New York
France
Stp
Geran Havel
Mumane
U. S. Demands News of Raider Victims Details
The United States asked Germany for full details on 138 Americans reportedly saved after a ship sinking near Egyptian waters. The State Department, lacking official confirmation, cabled the American embassy in Berlin to obtain information and pushed welfare care for the passengers and crew.
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U. S
Washington
United States
Heavy Rain Sweeps Texas with Heavy Falls and Injuries
Storms move from the Panhandle through Central and South Texas with Luling recording 2.03 inches. Five cities surpass one inch. Luling 3.08, Corsicana 1.29, Mexia 1.10, Amarillo 1.13, Dallas 1.38. Reports include emergency room injuries from falls and stings, fractures and possible skull fracture. A stolen boat was noted and several residents reported injuries from falls, a ladder incident and a tree fall.
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Ity
Panhandle
Central-South
Texas
Luling
Corslennr
Mexin
Amarillo
Dathart
Sheraiah
Austin
Daltag
Kaufinan
Muléshoe
Sin Marcos
Taylor
Temple
Valley Jnnelion
Waco
Waxa- Aiachile
Staitfer
David Boat
Goren
David
Weadlawn Roistings
Jake
Alauiter
BE. O
West Ashby
Laciish
Henry Street
Tule
Maverick Gets New Support From Better Government Group
The Better Government group pledged support for Mayor Maury Maverick in his runoff with former Mayor C K Quin. The May 27 ballot was cited, with signatures from prominent locals like Wyatt and Dickson backing Maverick, and rallies planned at Ban Pedro park to mobilize votes.
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Don
Maury Maverick
C.K. Quin
Maverick
Ion
M. Riley Wyatt
Wyatt
Wagan
Hokeon Dickson
Analin
O. Brauley Banke
Albert Stevesby
W. B. Russ
Howell J. Mueller
William V. 2Ielmann Jr
Porter Loring
W. I. Thrift
W.W. ‘Jackson
Fagaty Dickson
Chester Aaump
Erick
Better Government Group
Neitico
Pedro Park Wed- Holday
Banks
Dickson
Dieimann
Wryatt
Woman Attacks Officer and Matron in Jail Incident
Bonnie Boulay inmate created chaos at 224 South Santa Rosa, tearing Officer Culver’s trousers, assaulting Police Matron Mintie Williams, and setting a mattress aflame. Capt. Strickland and Officer Barrera rescued Williams as guards restrained the inmate and disrupted the fire.
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Bonnie Boulay
Jai
Rano
Mintie Williams
Neo
Cullen
Santa Rosa Avenue
Marran Willams
A PAT On the Back For Colonel Dunstan Work
A PAT on the back for Colonel Rdwin Dunstan, quartermaster for the Bklahth Construction, supervising preparations for twelve million dollars of new army buildings and directing plans for additional projects including target camps atParle and Wace. Victor Prassel of the Military Institute aided in the Elks national defenses commission, ready for contest.
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Rdwin
Dunstan
Bklahth Construcion Sone
Parle
Wace
Victor Prassel
Military Institute Aiuden
Sisl Pring
Elks' National Defenses
Missing Youth Seeks Help With Police Aid
Veonora Washington 23, of Robin Som Street, asks police to locate her son BH 8, who has been missing four days. The weather forecast mentions scattered showers and possible thunderstorms with a high near 88 degrees and a cooling northerly wind expected midweek in Texas.
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Veonora Washington
Robinsom Street
Pxilice
Walters
St. Peter Sti
Jarboe
Texas
Roosevelt silent on convoy policy amid Britain aid debate
Washington May 20 President Roosevelt said he had no news on blocking or aiding convoys to Britain and would release a special message to Congress soon. He touched lightly on whether warships should escort supplies, and noted Barkley KY said shipment figures showed few were sunk. The president questioned the basis of such estimates and warned positions could shift with new developments.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Britain
Congress
Barkley M.ky
Barkley
Land Chaimnan Emory
Land of the Maritime Cormission
Belover
Pish
Ran
Fishy
Swindling Plea Ends with One Dollar Fine
A garbled plea in a Gaunty Court at night led to a fine of one dollar and costs for the defendant Foster. Judge Charles J. Matthews presided as the swindling charge was reduced to a minor infraction amid unclear proceedings.
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Plaid
Shock
Doe Foster
Addvess
Alles
Ty Yudge
Charles J. Matthews
Gaunty Gaurt-at
Navy Enlists Three Youths From Los Angeles
Navy recruits three Los Angeles youths after examination at Koehl recruiting office. Four men were sent to Houston for enlistment processing, including Lloyd Trenere Rdens of 825 East Quincy Street, Leon Giles of 219 Mesquite Street, James Benjamin Harker of 11 West Hylsecheaveline, and Lee Clifford Shaw Pioresvitte.
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Houston
Koehl Mavat
Navy
Lloyd Trenere Rdens
East
Quincy Street
Leon Giles
Mesquite Street
James Benjamin Harker
West Hylsecheaveline
Lee
Clifford, Shaw,Pioresvitte
Nazis Plot Putsch in Chilean Capital
In Santiago on May 26 the police investigation department announced evidence that Vanguardists, formerly Nast, Hat Planned a coup against the Chilean government. The report cites Lorngie as having found the key documents and outlines a dangerous conspiracy centered in the capital.
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Chile
Police Investigation Department
Lorngie
Vanguardists
Ag Nast
Hat
Greek Leaders Talk to British Forces in Cairo
Erupting tensions shape talks as Greek leaders meet British authorities in Cairo amid ongoing exchanges. Delegations discuss postwar relief and security, with Greek officials seeking guarantees and support from Britain for a stabilized regional role.
Kiotdike students saved from drowning during trip
A Kiotdike Consolidated High School senior class tour near Lamesa ended in a drowning scare at Brackenridge Park. Teacher Nancy Johnson, 43, saved student Lida Mac from the water then was rescued by 17 year old Oliver McBay. Johnson remains hospitalized in shock and exhaustion but is expected to rejoin the group touring Corpus Christi and San Antonio.
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Kiotdike Consolidated
Lamesa
Daw- 40H
Brackenridge
sWhnaitag
Boo
Mya
Nancy Johnson
Robert B. Green Hospital
Lida Mac
Contynual Toury
Robert D Green
E. T. Barry
German Invasion of Crete Sparks Allied Battle
London May 20 Prime Minister Churchill reported a German invasion of Crete with 1500 troops using gliders parachutes and troop planes aided by aerial bombardment The defense forces including New Zealand British and Greek troops held the situation in hand but fighting raged on the western Canea Malemi area as Axis forces sought a foothold and a stepping stone to the Near East The invasion prompted fears of further attacks on Cyprus and a potential broader threat to the Mediterranean region.
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London
Crete
Churchill
Commons
Canea-Malemi
Cheekmalmanst
Bla Island
New Zealand
New
Aegean
Wight
Thanksgiving date moved back to allow refill business
President Roosevelt announced the experiment of shifting Thanksgiving up a week to aid refilling business did not succeed and next year Thanksgiving will return to the customary date. This year it falls on the first Thursday in November by presidential proclamation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Britain Seeks Allied Victory With U S Entry
British leaders insist the war hinges on American entry and massed U S support. Washington officials acknowledge Britain can’t win decisively without Allied participation, while cabinet voices urge prompt American involvement to sustain a possible victory plan.
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Britain
Miving
von Howding Ob
United States
Roosevelt allocates 500000 dollars for Ireland relief
Washington May 20 President Roosevelt announced the US government would provide 500000 dollars worth of food for Ireland relief. The aid comes from a 900 million dollar wartime civilian relief appropriation, to be distributed by the American Red Cross in response to civilian distress caused by the war.
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Washington
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Erte
Roosevelt
United States
Ireland
Tip
America
Congress
Burglar Steals From Patterson Home May Night
A burglar took ten dollars from Mrs. D. F Patterson of 605 Grayson, leaving six dollars behind. The incident occurred Monday night as reported with garbled references to British and admiralty matters dated May 20.
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D. F Patterson
Grayson
Weather Forecast for East Texas and Vicinity
East Texas mostly cloudy with thunder showers tonight and Wednesday. Cooler Wednesday. Highs near 88, Lows around 66, yesterday's high 91. Gale southeast winds along the coast shift to northerly Wednesday. West Texas partly cloudy southwest, showers and storms north and east tonight and Wednesday. Extended period shows cooler southeast, near seasonal temps with scattered showers in the northwest and northeast portions.
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