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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-08-10

against Mexican cotton and cotton~ced
provided the Texas legislature shows an
inclination 10 cooperate in the war on the
pest.
boil worm presents the most serious prob
lem now before the people Of the United
States, and particularly those of Texas.
II j. a problem whose solution will re-
quire all the scenec of the departments of
agriculture Of state and national and all
the cooperation which may be rendered
BY the country's farmers.
This j. the way Representative Tillot-
son expresses hi views of the pest which
is now threatening "king Cotton"
Wednesday morning Mr.. TillctScn will
introduce in the house the following reso-
luton:
Whereas, The congress of the United
States has made n liberal appropriation
for the purpose of investigating The cX-
tent Of the territory in Mexico infested
with the pink boil worm, and 10 ascertain
whether or not this pest. which has been
found 20 destructive 81 the cotton indus
try. has made It's wav into this country (:
and
Whereas, The Hon. James II. Buch-
anan. chairman Of the house committee Of
congress. ereated to combat the advance
Of the pink boil worm in the United States
and either members of the Texas delega-
tion in congress. are urging the grave Inn
portance of some form of legislation by
this state to protect Texas from the raw
ages of the pest: and
"Whcreas. The seriousness Of the men
ace that confrontS the cotton states of
the union j. such as to demand prompt
attention and the employment Of every
precaution hat may be deemed practical
bic and effective; therefore be it
"Resolved, That the committee on agr.-
culture Of the house be directed 60 make
immediate inquiry concerning the result of
Investigations authorized and conducted
by the United States government Of the
pink boil worm: and also inquire the re-
sults of such study Of the pest a. the
state department of agriculture has been
able Ia make; and that the said commit
tee further ascertain what action SENS
most advisable for the state Of Texas to
take TO protect the cotton industry. and
make such recommendations To the house
n in their judgment i wise 1T n early 4
date a. may be practicable
The resolution il called forth by the
publication in last Sundays Houston Post
exclusively, from il Washington CORES
Ipondcnt. the telegram Of Congressman
Buchanan 10 the governor Of Texas con
corning the danger of the pink cotton pest.
Mr.. Buchanan suggested that Governor
Ferguson submit To the Texas legislature
the consideration of this subject 10 the
end that a protective zone he established
along the upper Rio Grande in Texas and
along the lower Rio Grande in Mexico
from which no cotton might he shipped
into this state. The Texas congressman
pledged the national government to pro-
hibit Interstate shipment of cotton from
that zone.
II l. known that Governor Ferguson
realizes the seriousness of the situation
and will do all in his power tn save Texas
cotton farms from the ruin the pink boil
worm may occasion.
The Texas commissioner If agriculture
has been cooperating with federal au-
thoriticS in the investigation and i ready
with the information needed by the lceis-
laturc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-08-10

and 10 enable patriotic men to remain in
the military service of their country whcr-
ever the burden of support hitherto ear
ried by them alone is in n position TO be
are patriotic enough TO make n this man
ner their contribution 70 military service
BY setting another man free 10 enter the
army
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-08-10

Subscribers in the city Of Brownsville whr
f~iI to receive TIE HERALD regularly are r.
crested to notify the office promptly, Tele-
phone No. Z. New subscribers should receiy,
.ceir first paner not later than the second iay
sster the order is in the office ~ THE TER
AID. Every subscriber even in the most dis
tart sections of the city. should not receive his
1ape- later than 600 n. IN.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-08-10
War in History
THE WAR
ADJUST 10. 1914.

France and Austria severed diplomatic re
lations.
Turkish army of 0.0n0 defeated and dri,-
IN back IN Auacnia by the Russians.
Ram and fog hanpercd gunfire and caus-
cd comparative lull on western front.
August 10, 1916.
Allies captured Dorian, near Salonica,
from the Bulgarians.
Italians and Russians vigorously pressed
their advantage against Austria. and
both reported additional important
gains.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-08-10

AM erroneous reflection upon Tie charac-
Ger, standing or reputation # any person. firm,
20 corporation appearing in the columns Of Thr
heraid viii be gladly and promptly corrected
1ocn the same being called To- the attention ~
nr publishers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-08-10

T. make typcEriters less noisy &. lee
re- inventor has patented : ia. core
thar changes the loud click 81 "a tyre
to O dull thud.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-27
RAMSGATE ATTACKED
 BY GERMAN WARSHIPS
Destroyers Driven On by Land Bat teries Alter Killing Two and
 InjuFing Three.

London, April 27.-German de- stroyers attacked Ramsgate last night according to an official announcement issued by the war office. Large num- ber of shells were fired but the de- stroyers were driven off by fire from the land batteries.
 One man and one woman were killed during the bombardment and one man and two women were in- jured.
 The statement of losses and dam age was contained in an official an- nouncement embodying report from Field Marshal Viscount French, commander of the forces in the Unit ed Kingdom. The statement read: Lord French states that the dam age and casualties occasioned by the enemy during the bombardment of the east Kentish coast last night are: Killed, one man and one woman; in jured, one man and two women Damage was done twenty-one dwell- ing houses and two stables. One horse was killed. The large number of the projectiles fell in open coun- try" -
New Britain herald., 1917-04-27
WANTS LID CLAMPED
 DOWN TIGHT JULY 4
Mayor Quigley Will Ask Council to Forbid Sale
 of Fireworks. {

Acting upon a suggestion and .re- quest from Fire Commissioner Robert Adamson of the New York fire depart ment, Mayor Quigley at the May meeting of the common council, will ask for the passage of a city ordi- nance revoking all licenses to sell Fourth of July fireworks and pro- hihiting the sale of the same. The formal notice sent by the New York fire commissioner, which is self-ex- planatorn, follows:
 ''In view of the existing war, it is highly desirable that steps be taken by every city in America to prevent the sale and display of fireworks dur ing the continuance of the war. With this end in view, I have revoked the permits of all companies selling fire works at retail in this city and it is my purpose to prevent altogether the sale of fireworks here until the close of the war. The reasons for this action are, that persons with evil in- tent might readily make use of fire works on occasions like the Fourth Of July to start fires or explosions and that the materials and labor which are used in the manufacture of fireworks should be diverted to other and more useful purposes.
 II am writing to the mayor of every city in the United States with popu- lation of more than 10000 persons asking that similar action be taken and that. if such an ordinance does not now exist, that one be passed, prohibiting the use of fireworks at any time, except under a permit issued by the proper authorities. trust that every city in the country will join in this movement and that not only will we have a sane Fourth of July throughout the United States but that every day during the continuance of the war will be free from the dangers and waste represented in the use and manufa cture of fireworks. should be glad to have you indicate to me your action In this matter"
New Britain herald., 1917-04-27
DR. WALSH ENLISTS,
 IN NAVAL SERVICE
Local Physician, Graduated from
 Rank of Junior Lieutenant.

Fordham on Wednesday, Given
 Rank of Junior Lieutenant.
 William J. Walsh, son of MT. and Mrs. John J. Walsh of Bassett street. who was graduated from Fordham Medical college on Wednesday has enlisted as assistant surgeon in the Coast Defense service of the United States Navy. The young doctor has been given rank of junior lieutenant. Dr. Walsh is spending few days with his parents in this city awaiting g. call from the naval department to Washington.
 Dr. walsh and seven other mem bers of the medical graduating class have enlisted for this service. In order to be elegiible to take the off, cers' examinations the students had to qualify by having attained a rank of eighty-five per cent. or better during their entire college course of five years and in addition they had to pass a rigid physical examination. It is probable that Dr. Walsh will shortly be summoned to Washington where the junior lieutenant will attend a training school connected with the naval department for three months before going into the active service.
 Dr. Walsh is well known New Britain boy, having been graduated from the local High school with the class of 1911. While at High school and at college he was brilliant ath- lete, having been regarded as a star in the college baseball and basketball worlds.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-27
DOUBLE DEMURRAGE CHARGE

Railroads and Chief Shippers Agree on
 100 Per Cent. Increase Over Elmer
 gency Rate to Go Into Effect May 1.
 Washington, April 27.-The rail- roads of the country and the chief shippers interested in the National In- dustrial Traffic league have agreed up- on 100 per cent. increase in demur- rage charges over the rate in effect prior to December 1 last. when emer- gency rates were prescribed by the in- terstate commerce commission.
 The new rates, which will go into effect May 1, provide charges of " day on each car detained for loading after arrival at it's destination for the first four days and $5 day thereafter.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-27
CONTROL OF EXPORTS.

Washington, April 27.-The bill to empower the president to control ex- ports in war time as the national welfare may compel was today fa- vorably reported by the house com merce committee.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-27
MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSIONER,

Hartford, April Ex-Governor Mar GUS Holcomb, this afternoon an- nounced the appointment, subject to confirmation by the senate of Senator Robbins Stoeckel of Norfolk to be mo- tor vehicle commissioner under the law recently passed by the generally as- sembly. The salary for the new posi- tion is $4,OOO a year.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-27
TELLING IT TO JEANNETTE.
Missoula, Mont., Urges Her to Sup-
 port ConscriptiOn.

Missoula. Mont, April 27.-"Hamil- ton overwhelmingly favors conscrip- tion. asks you and our representatives of Montana to stand firmly by the president in his plans, if need be, alone.'' .... l..
 So the Hamilton chamber of com nerce. replying to 8 message from Representative Jeannette Rankin, which said:
 1T have heard of no one in the house who is supporting the presi dents conscription bill. Do you wisi, mo to stand alone for this?'
New Britain herald., 1917-04-27
Turks Stu on Road Home.

London, April 27.-A further re- tirement of the Turks in Mesopotamia for a considerable distance north Of Samara, recently captured by the British is reported by Gen. Maude. The Third Turkish corps is intrenched in the foothills between the Tigris and the Diala. where the British are in touch with it. .
New Britain herald., 1917-04-27
Artillery Battle Developing.

Berlin, April 27.-Along the Aisne and in the Champagne the artillery fighting is developing gradually to pitch of greater violence, says today's official report from the western front.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-27
BRITISH CLING TO
 HEIGHTS AT AREAS
Germans Are Unable to Dislod6e
 Hai6's Men After Four Days
DOUAI AND CAMBRIA DOOMED

HI "cSe NAzsy Eau UnAe1SS EnSl1Sll
 Troops Arc Driven Baqk-Maudc
 Has Turks Jumping Again.
 The desperate efforts of the Ger mans to drive the British from the captured heights on the Arras front have failed after four days of the bitterest fighting that the world has seen since the bloody days of Yer dun. Tens of thousands of Germans were hurled forward again and again, only to recoil from the British fire. 2 Military critics expect that the att tacks will be renewed again if the German man power can stand the awful drain. They base this expecta- tion on the great strategical import ance of blood-soaked heights which the British have wrested from their foes. These hills crown the great plain of Douai and their unmolested retention by General Haig spells al- most certain doom to the Wotan line, the last protecting barrier before Douai and Cambrai.
 In the lull of the great battle. the murmuf of the rising currents of discontent which are sweeping through Europe can be heard moro plainly. The political and economic storm which has been brewing in Germany apparently has been by no means averted by nasty measures of the government. The meagre items which elude the censor throw some light on the situation. Not merely are the Berlin papers showing in- creasing nervousness over the threat ened general strike on May 1, but it appears that the recent strike has not been so definitely and satisfac- torily settled as has been asserted in official circles. The Lokal Anzeiger. staunch organ of the junkers, ad- mits that some of the strikers still are out and official reports to the Washington state department speak of 25O,0OO laborers in Berlin have quit work.
 The seriousness of the economic situation in Germany is indicated by activities of Chancellor Won Beth mann Hollweg, who has appealed to the various German governments to punish strikers with the greatest pos sible severity. This follows an an- from Berlin that large numbers of men, previously exempt from military service, are to be sent into the field. This announcement has added significance from the fact that one of the principal demands of the Berlin strike leaders was that none of their number should be pun- ished by being drafted into the army.
 Meanwhile, interest in the situation in Spain has been quickened by statement by the new premier, Mar quis Prieto, asserting that neutrality was impossible where the honor or interests of a country were at stake. Germany's answer to Spain's latest note is expected within few days and may decide the question whether Berlin is to number the last remain ing great neutral among her enemies. The Spanish note stated plainly that if Germany persisted in her present course she must not be surprised If Spain acted to defend her national interests.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-27
French Capture 13S Cannon.

Paris, April 27.-The French have. captured several trenches on the heights around Moronvillers and also have gained ground in the region of Hurtebise and Cerny, according to an official statement issued by the war office. The total number of cannon captured since April 16 is placed at I
New Britain herald., 1917-04-27
British Take More Positions.

London, April 27.-Important posi- tions between Roeux and Gavrelle and near the ArrasJCambrai road have been captured by the British, the war office announced today.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-27
HOW Dare They Defy Hindenburg?

Amsterdam, via London, April 27.- Berlin newspapers publish an appeal made by General Groene<, director of munitions, supplies, which has been placarded in all public places. He says:
 "Our army needs arms and mtlni- tions. Did you not read Hindenburg's letter. How dare you defy him? He will be a mean hound who does not work SO long as the army stands op- posite the enemy. The worst ene- mics are among us. They are small
New Britain herald., 1917-04-27
FRENZIED EFFORTS MADE IN GERMANY TO PREVENT RESUMPTION OF STRIKES
SPAIN PREPARED FOR
 BREAK WITH GERMANY
New Premier to Back Up U-Boat Note Reform
 ists Demand Action.

TdT1Ss <AQF1l 1ds"1u0 1HdEQulS 1I1e etc. Spain's new premier. in an in terview with Madrid correspondent of the Petit Journal. declares that Spain cannot adopt neutrality when its honor and interests are involved. Incidentally, the premier inttmated that his administration was prepared to support the vigorous note sent to Germany by Count Romanones, his predecessor, in respect to the sub marine issue. Premier Prieto is quoted as saying: \ <
 Neutrality is not a program and the country cannot adopt neutrality as it's ideal.
 Those who favor neutrality at any price do not understand that they place us in some ways at the mercy of anyone who wishes to attack us.
 "Who would have any considera- tion for a nation which was disposed to swallow any affront? The govern ment which preceded us sent a note. We know that 1t reached it's destina- tion but the answer will not be re- ceived for some days. In the mean- while no ono has a right to ask anA- thing whatsoever. Our policy will be
 
 confidence we may have in the cor rectness of our judgment, but we must make Q decision. Its aspects will be laid before parliament in secret ses- sion. Parliament. in full possession of the facts. will decide. If its de- cision is contrary to the views of the government the usual political con- sequence will follow"
 4A - f
 RefoFmists Demand Rupture. reformist party has published 8 man. ifesto signed by Melquidez Alvarez Ascarate and one hundred senators deputies and municipal councillors de- manding a diplomatic rupture with Germany as essential to the interest and dignity of the nation. It sets forth the grave consequences of a of neutrality with honor. It praises the message of Count Ro- manones to King Alfonso. 1t says it the timidity of the past by placing the international question in it's true colors. The document con- cludes:
 "our country, if it does not abandon a shameful and passive neutrality, risks not being represented at the peace conference and Spaniards must not forget What that means-the moral death of Spain.
 '.At a moment when the map of Europe will be remade, when the continent will undergo unexpected transformations, Spain will have no voice. It would be as if we had re-. nounced forever all ideals and all hope through a collective suicide, re- sulting from incapacity and heed- lessness.
 "such an isolation will make itself felt in the American republics with whom shall be destroyed for a long time all spiritual and economic com- munity.
 we shall be humiliated on the Iberian peninsula. The Portuguese leaders know how to teach the people to accept today's pacifists in view of the greatness of the crisis"
New Britain herald., 1917-04-27

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The Detroit times., 1917-11-02
DETROIT GETS
WAR CONTRACTS
Millions Awarded and More
Millions To Come. Says
col. NlaCklem

col Omar Z. Mackem. of me
British munitions board who has
been IN Doroi, fur several weeks,
Told member ~ the Detroit Real
Estate BOARD their monthly dn-
ner in the s'aler Thursday night
that Detroit manufactures ha oh-
tanned contracts from fhc British
government for 500 500 worth
az var material Contract Tor $50
100000 more are pondin- and hould
be closed hy Wcdnc doF he said
He was NOT permitted fo name The
nrms tha' had obtained these con
tracts. ho said
Col Macklem cited these con
tracts as evidence that he end OF
The war rs not yet in sight and "a
few false moves hy the Ailics might
tend 20 proong it indefinitely he
said n was cen Won kluCk' error
IN not following up his advantage
IN the advance ON Paris Thar really
saved the day f1r fhe Allies % the
carly part ~ the war. Col Mack
lem declared
The good treatment accorded Ger
man prisoner BY England as help
inE the Allied cause he colonel
said. Rs the Germans learn 0r This
and for hat reason surrender more
willingly than 30 Tho Aued oldiers
20 The Germans
AID William ? Bradley spoke In
favor OF charter revision and
nine-mau councIl II tho people
f-,..r {~ ,,.b4f aldo, akrH manner fha
The Detroit times., 1917-11-02
PRAISES CITY
FOR GREAT WORK
IN LOAN DRIVE

"Doru.t- achievement 800 the r'
oud Liberty .oan mpa wli.h
r,crnN5 closed. "a nlUg com
mrntmy un rhr city progressive
1es-.' -ad L'Do3s I Ilalsey. rcr'
larry ot fle National loan 0 iu
fesfmeu rompny fhe fact fhat
'ocaI ub-crp lou- exceeded The
minimum allotment hy upwards or
sIouooonUs anl that Detroit $685.
oun of 'lr GI ctios 10 rco'iy
rh. Gr-f c3fs fo exceed ifs quota
cannot m 20 win praise for the
readuc- aud prompue VIII
whch the bonds We're purchased
here
The National Loan e Investment
company SO 40 Farwell hnidInc.
which has been part OF he ci't s
mess life for % years Subscribed
o block OF fhe bond i'e de-.
f officers Joseph ~ STANDARD pros.
don't tr,d g. Todd vice president
EdVard ~ Rurmcistor treasurer.
and Nr Ilalsey devoted much time
and effort ro make fhe campaign "a
1ccc-s
The Detroit times., 1917-11-02
WHITE SLAVE KING
is INDICTED

NEW YORk Sow o Morris
WaIlack alleged white slave king"
was Indicted boy "a grand jury here
today Wallact. 81 IS alleged. rs the
chief of @ band ~ alaTers with 800.
women under rhrlrDcenfroi
The Detroit times., 1917-11-02
178,463 SIGN
FOOD PLEDGES

LANSING. Mich. Noy. zLFlUIres
complied here show nat l7s. 4es
Michigan families have pledged
themselves to me food conservation
program
The Detroit times., 1917-11-02
Will You Send "The Digest" To An American Sold

II notice in your last number nloa for all Amer
leans TO help entertain American soldiers by fur
niShng scrap-hooNs etc. Having been i'm this mess
some time and talked TO a lot of American and
Canadfr soldiers, ! would like TO retort If YOU
want the soldiers To be happy iu hospitals and out
make 1t easier for them to get ahold OF the best
The Detroit times., 1917-11-02

r'riutinE-the pia'~ rcat kind-thut
= right-linc. Hob D~Dt.--Nnin 1870.
The evening world., 1917-03-14

OMPLETE mobilization OF the American Navy must logically
follow the formal notice given by the United States Govern
ment to foreign governments March II.
That tbe Government of the United States has determined 20
place all American merchant vessels sailing through the barred
armed guard for the protection of the vessels and the lives
Of the boad certainly does not that the Govern
men Of the United States is prepared to further
To merchant ships direct the to fire need be and
then send them the Atlantic with nothing but wishes for good
luck would be singular policy for this nation adopt With every
armed merchant ship must the implied guarantee that its
not enough the full strength Of the American Navy
behind, ready to the of American rights
There cannot be much doubt in anybod mind that unless Cor
decides to modify her submarine methods
armed merchantmen and boats lead
actual conveying American merchant vessels by American warsp
Under such circumstances naval collisions larger scale
certainty and armed neutrality will have transformed itself into
1t would take least two for this nation army
big enough to anything than home guard Germany
into shall need first of all protection ports
harbors and coasts The earliest fighting pretty
to be
Beyond question. then. nothing imperative than tho
mobilization Of the navy with available ship ordered
mission and provided with full equipment And the can
profoundly thankful that its navy has strong mean
striking power