Navy boots on for war as Sims charges are pressed
Admiral Henry R. Wilson told a Senate committee that the U S Navy entered World War I with full energy and the fleet protected U S waters and allied convoys from Brest. He said cooperation with allied admiralties was prompt and effective and few mistakes compared with achievements. He noted initial calls for more small ships were not deemed urgent by foreign officials.
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Air Repair Depot Blaze at Dallas Causes $1 Million Loss
Fire destroyed airplanes, lumber, the engine house, and unloading sheds at a Dallas area army aviation repair depot early today. Army officers estimated the damage at one million dollars. The incident follows a broader wartime energy of reporting on postwar policy and congressional debate.
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Nations Return To Old System Of Grabbing
World nervousness grows as France occupies German territory against Allied judgment. Japan seizes Vladivostok amid Bolshevik fears while Italy supports D Annunzio in Fiume. Poland looks for Russian land. Britain faces war weariness. U S senatorial indifference hinders Franco American ties. France pursues its own security, risking renewed unrest in Europe.
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Order Restored After Franks Clash Near Homburg
Reports from Coblenz describe a French German patrol collision between Bad Nauheim and Nieder Wollstadt north of Homburg with a German officer wounded. Official notes deny British or American demands for France to withdraw from Frankfort and say order has been restored in Frankfort.
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Brotherhoods Face Test as Railway Strikes Broaden
Chicago leaders and railroad officials weigh the showdown between established brotherhoods and unauthorized unions as strikes stretch from Buffalo to Los Angeles. The Chicago district sets today as the final day for strikers to return before replacement workers are brought in.
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El Paso Yardmen Report No Strike Yet In Rail Walkout
El Paso yardmen remain at work as part of a broad rail strike wave. Local officials said only minor delays from rerouted perishable freight. 35 carloads redirected to avoid delays. No talks of a yardmen strike here and few signs of organized action among El Paso crews.
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Trenches Prepared As Troops Move To Agua Prieta
Word reached the military that a column of Carranza troops left Casa Grande Chihuahua and will arrive within four days. Officials say no clash is expected as the aim is to enforce customs receipts and to gain control of the border town. Trenches near Agua Prieta are being prepared for occupancy.
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Grand Jury Probes Plot Against Carranza Government
A federal grand jury in session here investigates a widespread revolutionary plot allegedly fostered by Villa supporters in the United States. Arrests include a Mexican boy near Alpine Texas and individuals in El Paso and Los Angeles. Letters said to be from Chavez link leaders in Sonora to the plan to seize Lower California and attack Sonora and Sinaloa with Villa backers. Continued on page 4 column 7.
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Herald Plans Extensive May Political Coverage From Washington
The El Paso Herald will deepen national politics reporting in May with daily interpretive dispatches by G A Martin and David Lawrence, plus behind the scenes scoops. They will cover the Republican convention in Chicago and the Democratic gathering in San Francisco, aided by AP reports. Humorist King W Lardner will contribute daily dispatches before each convention.
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Dainty Shower Baths for Mrs Wilson at Buzzard Bay Home
ODDS HOLE Mass April 8 Mrs Woodrow Wilson will bathe in the blue waters of Buzzard bay from a private marble tiled shower bath connected to the Crane mansion oceanfront. The bath offers four shower systems salt or fresh water hot or cold and a private bathhouse on a white sand point with dressing room and screened porch.
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Girls Do You Look Like Mabel Ends Week End Box Prize
The Herald invites readers to submit photos of girls who resemble Mabel Normand. The best likeness will win a Week End box on display at Popular Dry Goods Co. and a box party at Ellanay theater.
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Vice President Marshall Addresses Rotary on Civic Duty
Thomas R. Marshall says the nation’s welfare depends more on every citizen than on lawmakers or parties. Speaking at a noon Rotary luncheon in El Paso he stressed that brave generals and wise presidents cannot lead without a capable people.
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El Paso Herald Dominates Local Newspaper Circulation
The El Paso Herald reports a circulation nearly twice that of any rival El Paso newspaper, underscoring its lead in local readership and market share.
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Army Training Plan Defeats Compulsory Service Push
Washington April reports Senate supporters concede defeat of the compulsory training provision in the army reorganization bill. To avert a showdown they propose a four month voluntary training program for all youths aged 19 or older.
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Headliners In Today's Theaters Showcal debuts and acts
The theater page highlights Checkers Crawford Blackstone Ellanay and Grecian Rouge and Riches with Mary Mac Waren Majestic Cuauhtemoc Marimba band Rial The Six Best Cellars Wanda Hawley and Bryant Washburn Unique The Beloved Cheater WigWam The Phantom Honeymoon read amusement ads on page 11
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City Council OKs Gas Rate Increase to 1.60 Per 1000 Cu Ft
The city council approved raising the gas rate from 1.50 to 1.60 per 1000 cubic feet with a 10 cent discount, and boosted minimum monthly charge from 25 to 50 cents. The change affects most households and includes discussions on service charges and temporary disconnections.
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Beaten man robbed near Cleveland Square park
E W McDonald a Greentree hotel roomer was beaten and robbed of 11 dollars and his suitcase after two men accosted him near Cleveland Square park at 9 30 Wednesday night He was found unconscious and later treated at the emergency hospital by Dr John Hardy Detectives pursue the case as police investigate the assault and robbery This account reflects McDonalds injuries including cuts swelling and bruising.
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Fine Exercise At Mountain Park Camp For The Boys
The El Paso Herald offers a two week trip to Camp Whatumaku at Mountain Park for 15 new one month subscriptions. El Paso boys 11 and up will join activities like swimming tennis baseball hikes and camp fires. See H. H. Fris for details and transportation lodging and meals are provided. Out of town boys in Arizona New Mexico and west Texas can request the offer.
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