Texas Harvest Starts With 100 Acre Wheat Field
A Fort Worth telegram reports the start of Texas wheat harvest on a 100 acre tract yielding six to eight bushels per acre. Analysts predict Texas will yield 15 million bushels, boosting world grain stability amid wartime needs, with harvest spreading toward Oklahoma and Kansas by early summer and market movements beginning mid June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas
Fort Worth
Kansas
Dakotas
Hudson Bay
Bernard Snow
Southwest
Mr. Snow
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Germany’s regime faltering says Cuban envoy Aguero
Dr. Aristides Aguero recalled Cuban minister to Berlin arrived in Geneva en route to France. He warned Germany’s imperial edifice shows cracks behind the facade and that food relief is unlikely. He noted no aid from Roumanian occupied areas due to manpower shortages hindering cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Paris
Germany
Aristides Aguero
Berlin
France
Roumania
Iron Hand Used to Seize Deserting Soldiers in Petrograd
In Petrograd on May 23 the Iron Hand deployed by minister Kerensky surrounded a house on Logoysky Street where thirty armed deserters hid. The force secured the surrender of all thirty men without violence and escorted them to barracks, after earlier fears of a bloody clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
London
Iron Hand
M. Kerensky
Logoysky Street
Firemen May Strike Globe Line Over Adamson Law
Southern Pacific firemen on all lines vote secretly to strike on June 10 to press pay demands dating from the Adamson act period. A Globe merchant received a letter stating ballots are sent to San Francisco and must be returned before June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GLOBE
Ariz
Southern Pacific Company
George Timberlake
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Mann Opposes War Tax Measure in Congress
Republican Leader Mann declares he will vote against the war revenue bill of 1.8 billion dollars citing heavy direct taxes and rising prices. House and Senate debate focus on income tax, auto tax, second class mail rates, with votes up on amendments and revenue provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Mann
Cannon
Illinois
Senate Finance Committee
House
Senate
Hardwick
Georgia
Kitchin
Right of way sought for first administration food bill
Senate considers a continuous right of way measure to boost food production. Senator Gore leads the agricultural panel against attaching prohibition provisions, aiming to postpone that issue and unite it with the House food control bill introduced by Rep Lever. The bill receives immediate action as unfinished business with privileged status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Representative Lever
South Carolina
Gore
Senate Agricultural Committee
Weather outlook for San Antonio area tonight
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for a fair sky tonight and again Thursday with warmer temperatures expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Regional Weather Forecasts from The Light
Forecasts for St Louis Chicago Kansas City New York and Washington D C show highs from 58 to 78 and lows from 2 to 62 with conditions including clear partly cloudy rain and winds ranging from calm to 12 miles per hour Thursday. Cities note wind directions and temperatures in last 24 hours as context for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Chicago
Kansas City
New York
Washington, D. C
Russian Army Congress Calls for Unity to Restore Victory
The first Congress of the Delegates and Officers of the Army and Navy met in Petrograd with over 1600 attendees. General Alexieff warned the army’s combat effectiveness has declined due to officer soldier dissension and urged immediate steps to restore discipline and unity for Russia’s welfare and future success. The Council of Workmen's and Soldiers' Delegates plans to telegraph Socialist groups to oppose Adler's execution. A Mussulian delegates congress backed a federal republic in Russia by 446 to 271.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
London
Alexieff
Russia
Dr. Adler
Council of Workmen's and Soldiers
Austria
Friedrich Adler
Stuargkh
Pan German League Threats and German War Policy
May 23 Copenhagen dispatch notes Pan-German League letters to Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg from 1915 threaten revolution if annexation demands are unmet. The letter warns of overthrow of the dynasty. Bethmann-Hollweg calls it politically reckless. The piece links Hoffmann’s May Day agitation and Stockholm conference restraint to treason charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
London
Scheidemann
Reichstag
Vorwaerts
von Bethmann-Hollwegg
Baron von Gebsattel
League
von Bethmann
Adolf Hoffman
Stockholm
New Russian Ambassador Named to Great Britain
A Petrograd dispatch via Reuters reports M. Levolsky appointed ambassador to Britain after government change, replacing Sergius Sazonoff who was reassigned to the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
Petrograd
M. Levolsky
Great Britain
Sergius Sazonoff
Sazon Off Intercepted Before London Departure
Several days ago M Sazon off was about to leave Petrigrad for London when an attache of the foreign office intercepted him at the railroad station and asked him to postpone his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Sazonoff
Petrigrad
London
Foreign Office
Austrian Emperor Seeks Generous Peace Terms With Russia
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Austrian emperor proposes very generous peace terms to Russia. The plan includes restoring Poland, free passage through the Dardanelles, and even a loan to Russia. Proposals were discussed by Count Czernin and Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg at headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
London
Russia
Poland
Dardanelles
Count Czarnin
von Bethmann Holweg
High prices not due to supply shortage say Agricultural Dept
The Agricultural Department announced detailed shipping figures show a potato and strawberry shortage is not the cause of high prices. Last week shipments of new potatoes onions tomatoes cabbage lettuce and celery were at least equal to a year ago, while old potato shipments were lighter and straw berries about one third less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Agricultural Department
Rabid English bulldog injures child and causes city panic
A large English bulldog owned by J Wiley King ran through Tobin Hill and Laurel Heights causing a serious head wound to 7 year old Joseph Volz and injuries to pedestrians and pets. Police pursued the rabid dog for three hours before killing it on East Evergreen Street. Schools delayed noon departures for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wiley King
I. & G. N. Railway
Tobin Hill
Laurel Heights
Rock Quarry
Joseph Volz
Volz
Lancaster
Evergreen Street
East Laurel
Erie Avenue
McCullough Avenue
Subira
Caperton
East Evergreen Street
Relief kitchens serve four thousand in Atlanta fire aftermath
Field kitchens from Fort McPherson stationed near the fire area feed about four thousand destitute Negroes. At the armory the Fifth Georgia guards outfit feeds over one thousand white residents. Red Cross oversees relief with public funds, clothing appeals, and an employment agency to aid the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Fort McPherson
Georgia Guards
Red Cross
Eighteen Held in Sweetwater Anti-Conscription Sweep
Eighteen men remain jailed in Sweetwater Texas over alleged anti conscription activities tied to the Farmers and Laborers Protective Association of America. Initial arrests totaled ten last night with local officers aided by Rangers J D White and John Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetwater
Tex
Farmers’ and Laborers’ Protective Association of America
J. D. White
John Montgomery
Eighty Four Members Turn Over Papers in Anti Conscription Probe
In Abilene Texas on May 23 eighty four members of the Farmers and Laborers Association of America living in Jones County surrendered papers and data to authorities investigating the group. They claimed they were misled into joining the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighty-four
Renounce Secret Society
Abilene, Tex
Farmers’ and Laborers’ Associaton of America
Jones County
Hindenburg Sees Defeat as French Gain Ground
Veteran General witnesses French troops storm strong trenches as evidence mounts that Petain plans a large scale offensive on the Aisne and Champagne fronts. French operations seize observation posts in Moronvilliers and Craonne, positioning for a drive aimed at Laon and the Rheims salient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Petain
Aisne
Champagne
Moronvillieres
Craonnes
Ailette
Rheims
Laon
Hindenburg Sees Defeat On Moronvillieres Range
On the French front in France May 23 the German commander Von Hindenburg was nearby as France defeated Germany on the Moronvillieres range. French attack captured several German trench lines and key observation posts, threatening the Rheims plain and signaling a stronger forward position for future operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
France
von Hindenburg
Moronvillieres
Rheims
French Score Advance on Aisne Front At Night
The war office reports French attacks last night on three front areas. They captured observation points in the Ailette Valley and advanced on the northern slopes east of Chevreux. Three German trench lines east of Chevreux fell despite German counterattacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
War Office
Aisne
California
Ailette
Chevreux
Russia to Continue War Says Russian Foreign Minister
Baron Beyens in Havre reports a telegram from Michael Tereschtenko the Russian foreign minister greeting Belgium and declaring Russia will press the war to allow nations to shape their own affairs and secure a peace that guards against new attacks.
Americans Before King Reviewed by King George
The American medical unit under Maj. Harry L. Gilchrist, which arrived in England last week, was reviewed by King George at Buckingham Palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Harry L. _ Gilchrist
England
King George
Buckingham Palace
Civilian Experts Plan Camps for National Defense
A group of civilian experts assembled by the National Defense Council will aid the army in constructing more than 32 cantonments nationwide in the next two to three months to house the National Guard and selected army divisions. Each cantonment will house about 39 000 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
National Defense Council
National Guard
Aetna Life subscribes to Liberty Loan bonds
The Aetna Life Insurance Company of Hartford Connecticut has subscribed for 1 500 000 dollars of Liberty Loan bonds and arranged for its clerks to subscribe with five percent down and five percent monthly payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aetna Life Insurance Company of
Hartford
American engineers arrive in London on May 23
The first detachment of United States army engineers under Major Parsons arrived in London this evening. The second unit of the American Hospital Corps has reached Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States Army Engineers
Parsons
American Hospital Corps
Great Britain
French Mission Returns to Brest After US Visit
Marshal Joffre and former Premier Viviani arrived in Brest after sailing from New York on May 15. The pair traveled hidden aboard the same steamer, escorted by a French warship, and made farewell calls on President Wilson before heading home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Marshal Joffre
Viviani
Brest
United States
Washington, D. C
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Wilson
One Man to Control Ten Billion War Purchases
Plans for an allied purchasing board would allocate about 38.5 billion dollars for the first year of war with a single committee directing roughly 10 billion dollars annually. A chosen man would command trained experts to buy arts, equipment, munitions, and materials for war, under Navy and War Departments with commission approval. Allies including Japan would be part of the plan once international agreement is signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Navy
War Departments
War
Navy Departments
America
Japan
Italian Mission Reaches Washington With Udine Led Party
An Italian official mission arrived in Washington at noon led by Prince Udine. Cavalry escorts greeted them as crowds welcomed the visitors at the railway station and streets. The group includes Enrico Arlotta and Guglielmo Marconi. they aim to discuss Rome's postwar issues and express gratitude for American war support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Udine
Joseph Leiter
Ferdinando di Savoia
Great Britain
France
Prince of
Duke of Genoa
Victor Emmanuel
Royal Navy
Prince Udine
Enrico Arlota
Guglielmo Marconi
Signor Arlotta
Spain Praises Berlin on Patricio Sinking Note
Premier Prieto announces Germany's satisfactory reply to Spain over the Patricio sinking. Berlin recognizes Spain's territorial waters and shows willingness to respect Spanish waters and punish submarine commanders who violate the zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Paris
Prieto
Berlin
Patricio
Spain
Ranger Trial Opens Over Ranger Sands Murder Charge
El Paso May 23 The jury for W B Sands Texas ranger charged with the murder of Sergt Owen Bierne U S A on September 21 last is completed. The state will begin testimony today Bierne was killed while on duty entering a saloon to quell a disturbance involving another soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
W. B. Sands
Texas
Sergt
Owen Bierne
Bierne
Sousa Joins Navy to Lead Great Lakes Music
Chicago May 23 John Phillip Sousa bandmaster is expected to join the Great Lakes Naval Training Station as musical director. A telegram to John Alden Carpenter said Sousa will be with you Sunday and a letter would follow. Carpenter said the camp needed more music amid patriotism and pathos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Phillip Sousa
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
John Alden Carpenter
Carpenter
Sousa
Eighteen Ships Lost in British Shipping Sinks
London reports the sinking of eighteen merchantmen over 1600 tons, nine under 1600 tons, and three fishing vessels. Despite these losses, third straight week sees British shipping losses from the submarine war stay substantially below the prior alarm level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Romania Plans Universal Suffrage and Peasant Expropriation
Premier Bratianu told the Chamber of Deputies that the government seeks to insert universal suffrage and peasant expropriation principles into the Roumanian constitution. The government also considers the Jewish question.
Premier Man of Iron Leader of Pro German Party Dies
Central News from Amsterdam reports Count Tisza the premier of Hungary has resigned. The “Iron Man” long led the pro German bloc in Austria Hungary and was the last survivor of Francis Joseph’s circle at the war’s start. Party rifts grew as Emperor Charles resented Berlin influence and liberal leaders Apponyi and Karolyi opposed Tisza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
A_ Central
Amsterdam
Count Tisza
Austria-Hungary
Francis Joseph
Charles
Berlin
Potsdam
Tisza
Vienna
Hungary
Count Apponyi
Budapest Premier Tisza proposes franchise reforms to king
A Budapest telegram via Berlin reports Premier Tisza has submitted to the king proposals for franchise reforms. The king's decision will determine whether the cabinet resigns. Count Tisza is en route to Vienna to be received by the king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
London
Budapest
Berlin
Tisza
Count Tisza
Vienna
President Wilson presses for enforced censorship in espionage bill
President Wilson renewed effort to insert a censorship section into the espionage bill calling Senate conferees Overman Fletcher and Nelson to the White House. He urged a modified clause and expressed belief in newspapers patriotism while warning censorship may be essential for national interests. Conferees failed to agree and adjourned until Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Overman
Fletcher
Nelson
Senate
White House
House
Congress
King George Tends Potatoes at Windsor Park
King George works in Windsor Park each afternoon tending a potato patch he started under the general allotment scheme. Princess Mary also owns an allotment adjacent to her father's plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
King George
Windsor Park
Princess Mary
Also Mentioned on This Page
Binder
First Field
Bill
Seeeer
Congress of Officers
Adler
Mad Dog
Boy
FEED
Hindenburg
Aetna
Stephan Tisza
Joffre
Ranger
Great Lakes Station
Karolyi
Count Karolyi
Hungarian Independent Party
King George Gardens
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!