Attack of the Allies and global war notes
Dispatches claim a western Europe offensive began with conflicting success reports and a large German capture tally. It mentions laboring plans toward Baghdad and Constantinople, plus potential routes via Serbia and Vienna. The piece notes Turkish setbacks in Asia Minor and Suez, then pivots to golf course projects, club facilities, and municipal courses in New York, Chicago, and Memphis. It ends warning of gasoline hazards and a major Ardmore tragedy with vast damage, urging cost-effective wartime strategy.
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Europe
Asia
Bagdal
Associated Press
London
Berlin
Constantinople
Bagdad
Caucasus
Ganstantinople
Serbia
Vienna
Gallipoli
Asia Minor
Egypt
Suez Canal
Tillinghast Aims for San Antonio Golf Course Worthy of The Test
A. W. Tillinghast, the noted golf course architect, urged Mayor Browne to fund a new municipal course in San Antonio that could rival the famed Test course abroad. He warned that without a first class facility the city would fail to attract visitors, risking loss of benefit to San Antonio.
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A. W. Tillinghast
Muncipal
Browai
San Antonio
Spark of Death Tragedy Prompts Gasoline Safety Caution
An Ardacre Oklahoma gas tank leak caused a fatal explosion killing two workers. The piece argues sparks from hammers or cigarettes can ignite gasoline and urges strict caution with fueling and open tank liquids to prevent similar fires. It notes blamed parties uncertain and calls for responsible handling.
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Daily Papers
Ardmore
Ieurope
Cis
Ardacre
Oklahoma
United States
Rose and Secret Love End in Shattered Promise
A dramatic domestic tale unfolds as a man gifts a pink rose to his fiancée, who fears its beauty signals a fragile, fading love. She quarrels over sentiment, tears the petals, and the rose leaf is tucked away, signaling a broken bond and a haunting memory of love and loss. The editorial then notes an article on American settlement in Manila, contrasting romance with colonial demographics.
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Elsle
Cattleinn Mercery
Justin
Philippines
Manila
Munila
American Solvency and British Loan Request
The United States could loan Great Britain and France a half billion dollars without disturbing its credit, a feat praised as remarkable by financiers. Lord Reading's group sought the loan calmly, while American bankers debated terms as if arranging a routine deal. A New York paper called the move a miracle unremarked by many.
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United States
Great Britain
France
Lord Reading
Bankers of America
John D. Rockefeller
The
National Bank
Mr. Vander
New York
Border Warfare and Mexican Guerilla Activity Reported
Reports indicate border warfare along the Texas frontier with disturbances across weeks involving both military and civil authorities. Noted is the killing of two American citizens by Mexican bandits and the death of revolutionary leader Orozco among Mexican guerillas. Also, Washington figures show 25,090 horses and mules sold to Europe, stressing U.S. supply and demand for livestock.
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Texas
Orozco
Madero
Washington
Europe
Hycopean
Ot Dobhin
Faney
Farmer
Fort Worth
Attacking Dumba and Slavonic Reg Regs Smear Campaign
A fragment warns of attacks on Dumba by Slavonic groups claiming loyalty to the United States while opposing interference from Austria Hungary or Germany. The text notes agitator rhetoric about sympathy for renounced countries and questions its sincerity. It mentions Chicago indictments for piracy and criminal carelessness in operating a steamer. Government Inspectors linked to the case and a state grand jury are cited amid disaster fallout.
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Dumba
Austin
Stern
United States
Austria
Hungary
Germany
Itlet Observer
Sleepy Time Tales Bird Nest Hunt and a Cattle Governor
A children's tale follows Jane and Uncle Ned as they search for a yellow feathered bird’s nest. Jane locates the four blue eggs, the bird returns, and they head home with praise for Jane. The piece shifts to political commentary about Governor Ferguson, his cattle, and a call for a $100,000 eradicating trek proposal to protect Texas livestock industries.
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Jane
Ned
Pal
Asten
Horn Lung
Hanl
June
Jean
Crue
Cattis
Cate Didate Ferguson
Sweetwater
Texas
Merguson
Emer Ferguson
Ig County
Tessen
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Bea Antonio Light
Chicago
Memphis
Jickron Park
Cit
Siow
Aml
Elvbs
Light
Toe
Americins
Berguson
Utt
Stuarts
Benter Rey
Vatiay
MES
BPA
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