LaFollette Counsel Doubts Hun Gain Motive in Dismissal Fight
In Washington on May 8 counsel for Senator LaFollette closed arguments before the Senate privileges and elections committee supporting a motion to dismiss charges arising from statements by the Wisconsin senator. The case centers on whether his remarks imply long standing political aims tied to Germany. The counsel asserts no motive for benefiting any foreign interest and disputes the implications of alleged Hun gain.
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Washington, D.C
LaFollette
Bhesun
Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
Wisconsin
War Speech Fight Over Lafollette Loyalty Debate
The Senate committee weighs disloyalty claims about Lafollette from a St Paul speech. Atttorney Gilbert M. Tice defends him as loyal, notes alleged statements of grievance toward Germany, and argues the record was presented in good faith. Other senators push for text focus and caution against broader claims while media quotes are cited.
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New York
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Roe
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Missouri
Noe
Hoe
Chicago Tribune
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New York Times
Washington Post
Associated Press Dispatch
Associated Press
German admiral warns of death by own action phrase
London May 23 Rear Admiral Karl Hollweg defends German naval limits on interfering with Allied troop and munition transport. He calls a voluntary breach of these limits a heroic but useless death by own action for the German fleet.
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Proas
London
English Channel
Germany
England
France
Beer
Admiralty
Karl Hollweg
Roosevelt reinstated as Republican Club member in New York
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt is reinstated as a member of the Republican Club in New York, after resigning in 1912 when nominated by the Progressive party. He told the club’s secretary, I am very much pleased, I accept with the utmost pleasure and I shall be around at the club very soon. Also noted, Maj. Gen. Willard A. Molbrook will not return from his border tour until Thursday night, with Col. Ralph Carrison and staff on the trip. An advertisement promotes a laxative product for stomach and liver digestion.
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Molbrook
Marfa
Ralph Carrison
J. J. Durfee
Arthur M
Horder
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Burwood Wynne
Red Cross
Claudia Wanamaker
Boy Scouts
Society notes garden fetes and church circle meeting
In Society Friday. Herff Parent-Teacher Association hosts a garden fete from 2 until 9 50 p m at the school. Red Cross circle C of the Central Christian Church meets at 2 p m in the Wolff and Marx Auditorium. Collins Gardens school PTA also holds a garden fete in the afternoon and evening.
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Red Cross Circle
The
Central Christian Church
Wolff & Marx
Ladies’ Auxiliary
QC. R.C
Wolff & Marx Auditorium
Red Cross Circle of
San Antonio
Riverside Park
Edward Bricker
Fair Avenue
Parent-Teacher Association of
Collins’ Gardens
Around the Clock Debutante Show to Aid Soldiers
A meeting is planned at 10:30 AM Saturday in the St Anthony ballroom for the fundraising extravaganza Around the Clock With the Debutantes to be staged in June at the Grand Opera House. Fort Sam Houston Camp Travis authorities back the project with 200 participants from San Antonio society. The twelve big numbers dramatize a debutante day with scenes featuring maids drivers florists modistes and other workers. Miss Franklin Terrell of New York directs rehearsals with daily sessions at the St Anthony.
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St. Anthony of Patronesses
Grand Opera House
Fort Sam HoustHane Camp Travis
San Antonio
Fort Gam Houston
Camp Travis
Frankin Terrell
New York
The
St. Anthony
New York City
Junior League
Community garden seeks autumn flowers donation
Readers are urged to donate chrysanthemums, zinnias, cosmos and other seasonal blooms. Those willing to help should call Mrs. William B. McMillan at Crockett 2697.
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Wiliam B. McMillan
Crockett
Soldiers and civilians injured in Fort Sam street car crash
A crowded Army Post street car derailed near Grayson and North Pine Streets Fort Sam Houston at 6 30 PM Wednesday causing multiple injuries. About twenty or more people including William Misky were treated at base hospital No 1 and Robert B Green Hospital and then released. Emergency crews responded and investigators noted excessive speed through a curve contributed to the wreck. Doors were crowded with soldiers and civilians, many treated for minor bruises while some sustained more serious injuries such as a broken shoulder and a dislocated wrist.
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William Misky
Army Post
Grayson
North Pine Streets
Fort Sam Houston
Misky
27Th Machine Gun Battalion
Base Hospital No. 1
Burris
Richards
Robert B. Green
Sanwel I
Fitzgerald
United States Guards
Joseph Schrieber
William FF
Shumate
Wortham Houston
Louie Ying
Txnatz Witosczick
Cooks and Bakers’ School
Robert
Texas Railroads See Intangible Asset Rise In 1918
Intangible assets of Texas railroads for 1918 total $162,944,036, up $12,568,130 from 1917, per preliminary State Tax Board figures. Board members include Secretary of State Howard, Comptroller Terrell, and Tax Commissioner Barley, with a May 31 hearing to consider railroad protests. Major lines and asset figures cited include Chicago Rock Island and Gulf, Houston and Texas Central, Missouri Kansas and Texas, San Antonio and Aransas Pass, Texas and Pacific, and Cotton Belt.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
State Tax Board
Howard
Terrell
Barley
Chicago
Rock Island and Gulf
Houston
Texas Central
West Texas
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Texas & Pacific
Cotton Belt
Fire destroys Northwestern Lumber plant in Hoquaim
In Hoquaim Washington on May 23 a fire believed incendiary gutted the Northwestern Lumber Company plant. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 150000 dollars and threatened ten million feet of airplane spruce lumber in the mill yard.
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Lauber
Hoquaim
Wash
Northwestern Lumber Company
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