Gainesville Daily Register and Messenger (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 255, Ed. 1 Friday, May 4, 1917 Page: 1 of 4
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SPECIALS
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LATER:
CRAVATS
THE MANHATTAN
Leo M. Kuehn
Millinery Specials
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ADMISSION: 5c & 1<X
YOURS ANXIOUS TO PLEASE
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BRITISH STEAMER RESCUES
FOURTEEN OF MUSING
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and
Rio Janerio, Brazil—Nilo Pecanha, former
president, has been appointed foreign minister to their barracks,
to succeed Dr. Lauro Miller.
SURVEYORS FOR NEW STREET CAR INJURES
PIPE LINE ARRIVE IN SKELTON GLENN-
VICINITY THIS CITY RELATIVES SOUGHT
CALL ISSUED FOR
BANK STATEMENTS
WE QUOTE YOU A FEW OF OUR EX-
TRA SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY AND
FIRST MONDAY. ALL ARE UNUSUAL
STYLES AND VALUES FOR THE PRICE:
Values that have 'been selling from $15
to $25.00, choice for only
Positively the greatest styles and price values every of-
fered.
$1.50
$1.50
$1.98
$1.98
screen.
catchy and
your
start.
ot
uring
—come along!
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
100 White and Lingerie Waists, values
up to $1.50 for
Ladies new $5.00 Georgette
Waists for
Ladies fancy Georgette Waists, values up
to $7.50 for only
25 ladies’ Suits, values up to
$25.00 for only • _
Limited stock of Ladies’ Coats, values
up to $10.00 for only
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Germans have taken more than 1000 prisoners.
MULLER’S SUCCESSOR NAMED.
CONDITIONS IN GERMANY
Amsterdam—The Masbode of Maastricht says;
,98c
$3.75
$4.98
$10.00
$5.00
By Associated Press:
New York, May 4. —Herbert Hoover, before
leaving for Washington today, declared that only
By Associated Press:
Washington. May 4.
i vote of 220 to 167, struck out the censorship sec-
li ion of the espionage bill.
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103 to 109 East California Street
British Burst Oppy Line
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ini machine guns being used against the mobs.
Copenhagen—Berlin papers reaching here
seem to confirm the reports that May day strikes
the main to materialize.
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Ua ba*l crop could hurt the German food supply,
which is abundant for two years.
EL PASO, May 4.—Francisco Villa and his
main command were reported today fifty miles
I south of the Texas border.
NECKWEAR .
or the present offensive proceeds
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Germany Has
Enough Food
for Two Years
lyricWMSHIP defeated
Shoe Specials
JUST PUT IN STOCK 300 PAIRS OF TEMPSON FOOT
EASE ASSORTED LOW CUTS FOR LADIES. THE
GREATEST PICK-UP OF THE SEASON—BOUGHT
AT HALF-PRICE AND LESS/
LINE 1—Kid Oxford, rubber heel
worth $3.00 for only
LINE 2—Kid two-stiap Pump
worth $3.00 for only
LINE 3—Kid button, cushion sole,
worth $3.50, for only •
LINE -1—Old Ladies’ Kid Oxford, rubber
heel, worth $3.50 for
MANY OTHER GOOD NUMBERS TO SHOW YOU.
COME IN AND SEE THEM.
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MW DEMAMDING RESIGNATION OF Htf
WHO PRBMKED MYHTY TO TIE Eftfifi
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The house today, by a aaibbitt school
By A«s4M iMted Press: \ \ —-
LONDON, May 4.—The British have burst iuhukoh »icoi8nauunnaou
through the Oppy line and the bloodieit fighting ands of spldiers and workmen
_£i.i-----—*. —•-----------13 in a great effort * * ’ ’ r*-------
to smash the famous Wolan line before the Ger-|
mans can organize it.
The Hindenburg line, outflanked and pierced
in several places, has failed to stop the British
forward surge and the Wolan positions are the
last barrier barring the road to Douai, Cambrai
and Lens.
New York—Count von Tarnow, unreceived
Austrian ambassador, before sailing for home
today, advised his countrymen here “to honor the
land whose hospitality they enjoy.”
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R. I). Lawrence and wife left this
morning for an extended visit to Aus-
tin and other South Texas points.
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BRITISH AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
Washington—The British foreign office today (that serious revolts occurred in Berlin last week,
notified Secretary Balfour that the British i
France are two weeks ahead of their attacking;
schedule and their losses are smaller than were I
expected. I failed in
AUSTRIANS ADMONISHED.
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MAJESTIC
EVERY HAT SHOWN HERE IS WORTH ABOUT
THREE .TIMES THE PRICE ASKED. LAST CALL
ON IMPORTED PATTERN HATS. ONE PRICE TO
ALL.
500 pieces of Pretty Fancy Work just shipped to us
from the manufacturer to sell at a low price.
OUR'MAY WHITE SALE IS NOW AT ITS BEST.
SUPPLY ALL YOUR WANTS IN LINENS, WHITE
GOODS, LADIES' AND CHILDREN’S UNDERMUS-
LINS AT SPECIAL PRICES.
Washington—Mrs. Wood row Wilson today
gave General Joffre a sugar-cured Virginia ham
for his wife, who is very fond of this meat.
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VILLA REPORTED FfflY
flags wi^i inscriptions demanding the resigna-^
tion of Foreign Minister Milukoff.
Milukeff’s resignation was demanded by thous-
i, who marched the
streets yesterday afternoon and evening, bearing
banners inscribed “Down with Milukoff.” I ^"oc'-ted Pre-:
Discontent has been smoldering for some time
on account of the belief that the foreign minister,
was not in full sympathy witji the workmen’s and
soldiers’ viewpoint.
The outbreak, it is said, followed because the
workmen and soldiers believed they should have>
been consulted before the foreign toff ice issued'
yesterday’s statement that Russia would not
slacken her efforts in the entente allies’ common
Some of the banners carried by the men read:
“Down with the provisional government.” Later,
after a conference, the leaders of the paraders de-
cided there was no reason for demanding the gov-'
ernment’s resignation, and the soldiers returned
WASHINGTON. May 3.—Foreign
I Secretary Balfour, head of the Britiah
war mission, will appear before bo*n
house* of congress Saturday, a privilege
I never before accorded a British offi-
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•. GAINESVILLE FOLKS
K TO VISIT HIBBITT %
% SCHOOL HOUSE*.
Austin. Texas. May L--A call ha->
l»-en issued of jhe condition of all State
banks at the close of business on May 1.
By Asfiociated Preaa:
Chicago, May 4.—Wheat broke from 7£ to 21
cents today on news of a food control bill being
introduced at Washington, and Canadian and
United States co-operation in ruling the price of
wheat.
X. M. Gleen
oil rermeiy. w
but stated to a
he wa< no relative
gether, well brought out
The situation presented is ; i
unusual 11 grabs •
interest right from the ’
We also have an episode <
the great serial. "Patna," teat- ,
Mrs. Vernon Castle. <
• We are to have an extra good
vaudeville troupe here next week
’ Watch tor it. We also have sev-
■ eral good pictures on our book-
” ing for the week
** A number of Gainesville's bus- %
*• isness men with their wives will
*• leave the i hamber of Commerceol- *•
ening nt 7:30. going to %
1 house by invi- *•
tation from that community to *•
*• visit them. Everyone interested in *• |
it* these meetings is invited Io join *• (
•* the party. The evening i- pleas- •*
11* ant—come along! **
Austin, May 4.-The Texas Counsel of Defense % .chamber of commeru:. % '
(appointed by Governor Ferguson, probably will;& sksssskbsskbs?
[meet at Dallas Monday.
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Advertising is a business; don’t experiment!
'with unknown quantities. It’s expensive at any;
i price. The Register way is the only sure way.
• Chicago—Commissioners Viviani, Joffre and
: other French envoys arrived here at noon today
' and were given a tremendous welcome
(Battteabilk .Birilfl BejgieteyjTTgL;
VOL. XXXIV ? . \ ' ’ * GAINESVILLE, TEXAS, FR&|y, MAY 4, 1917 NUMBER 255
TOMORROW—"Jun Madness."
Gold Seal drama in three parts.
-WHY, UNCLE!” A Neator comedy
with Eddie Lyona and Lee Moran.
ADMISSION: Sc S 10a
Today’s reports show that the British progres-
sed last night near St. Quentin and Hargicourt,
capturing Malakoff farm. They also maintained
a hold on Fresnoy, but fell back from the advan-
J ced positions near Cherisy.
BERLIN CLAIMS 1000 PRISONERS
Berlin-The battle against the British proceeds.
The best silks, the smart-
est shapes, the finest fin-
ish, the fullest cut, the
most exclusive patterns
are in every tie you see
here.
50c to $1.50
Special tn ltegi>ter:
HEALDTON. Okla.. May I. Survey
ors for a Iti-iiich gas pipe line, to be
built from Loco to Gainesville by the
Lone Star Ga- . C ompany began work
at Loco ami have reached Gainesville.
Their peinianent survey has just about
been comideted and the company will
begin the purchase of right of wav next
week. 1'he plans of the company tail
Petrolia a- well
there i- pipe
one line and
to • iaine-
Duncan has
work connected with tin
in Gainesville yesterday
here last night. Through
this line cities of North Texas, includ-
ing Gainesville. Port Worth and Dallas
will be furnished with gas from < >kla
homa.
ABOUT 100 NEW SHAPES IN PANAMAS, MILANS
AND COLORED HEMPS; DIVIDED INTO THREE
™«iSELL.™ $L4gi
By Associated Press:
W ASHINGTON. May 4. -< all was is-
sued today for a statement ot the col,
dition of all National banks at the close
of business May 1
for a lli iia h line to
as to Gainesville, but
enough available only for
that one line will be built
v illc. ('. 1 . W elles of
charge ot the work contoct
line. He was
and arrived
> SATURDAY—Triangle Day at
’ this theater. "The Princess of the
• Dark" is the title of the drama
’ and "When Hearts Collide" will
> be the Keystone comedy.
I'liicf <,t Police Sid Loving today re
reived a telegram seeking information I
concerning John Glenn, a white man.'
who is believed to be residing in or near!
Gainesville. Anyone knowing Mr. Gleuni
will kindly notify Mr. Loving or Tle l
Register office. The telegrain:
"EL PASO, Texas, May 4.—
"Chief of Police, Gainesville, Tex-
as: Skelton Glenn, injured by a
street car here today, will die. He
has a brother in or near Gainesville.
Please notify him if possible. His
initials are unknown here.
"BRYAN BROS.”
who is employed at the
i ornmunicat'-d vv it h
Register reporter that
f the injured man.
"MYSTERY OF THE DOUBLE:
CROSS" Episode No. 7 entitled "Intoi
Thin Air," featuring Molly King and i
Leon Bary.
"THE DARING CHANCE" 101-Bison,j
featuring W. V. Mong and Nina Cunard. i
. A drama of western life
"BOOMER BILL'S AWAKENING." A
cattcon comedy by Sullivan.
•THE OLD TOYMAKER." A
drama featuring Allen Holubar
Leah Baird.
ARGUMENTS IN SPANNELL
MURDER CASE BEGUN
By Axaociated Preea:
COLEMAN, Texas, May 4.-- Argu-
ments were begun today in the Harry
Spanaeli Murder ease. A v«-rd*ct is ex-
pected Saturday.
' How a Prodigal Son Won Love
. and Riches is Shown tn
—with—
LIONEL BARRYMORE
and
IRENE HOWLEY
as stars
A Metro Wondcrplay combining
powerful dramatic action and the
most delightful eomedy elements
will be seen in thijt photoplay. A
rattling good story, well put to-
on the <
By Associated Press:
I.GXIMI.X. May I. A Briti-h -teaiiier
rebelled fourteen ot the nil — ilkg til' ll
from the -ubinijrint-d \nnfliean -teamei
Rockingham.
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Leonard, J. T. Gainesville Daily Register and Messenger (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 255, Ed. 1 Friday, May 4, 1917, newspaper, May 4, 1917; Gainesville, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1301047/m1/1/?q=%22~1~1%22~1: accessed July 15, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Cooke County Library.