Judge to Bar Jury Participants in Norris Case
Fort Worth Texas January 14 The Norris case jury wheel was exhausted with only one qualified juror from the second draw Fifty more jurors were ordered to report Judge Swayne said he would disqualify any juror involved in the liquor business any member of the First Baptist church since Norris became pastor and any son or employee of a labor man or anyone connected to the controversy Two jurors were struck from qualifying Those qualified may be challenged by the defense in a motion set for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Norris
Swayne
First Baptist Church
Houston to Host National Editorial Association Convention 1914
Preparations are underway to entertain the National Editorial Association when it meets in Houston for its twenty-eighth annual convention. Delegates travel by rail from Chicago and northern cities, with Houston welcome arrangements and city-wide entertainment planned by commercial groups. The association, founded in 1885 in New Orleans, is among the world’s largest newspaper fraternal bodies. Colorado Springs hosted the 1918 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
National Editorial Association
Chicago
Texas
Simeriandi
Colorado Springs
Colo
Farmers' Union Convention Opens in Port Worth Texas
Port Worth Texas January 14 large attendance marks the opening of the annual Farmers Union state convention. President W D Lewis presided and delivered the address discussing the warehouse bill and other union interests. The sessions will continue tomorrow with speakers including J M Rhodes of Tennessee and E A Calvin of Houston Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Worth
Tex
Farmers’ Union
Texas
W. D. Lewis
J. M. Sthodes
Farmers Union
Tennessee
Milwaukee priest is consecrated auxiliary bishop
Rev. Edward Kozlowski formerly of Bay City Mich is consecrated auxiliary bishop of Milwaukee at St Stenislaw's church. Archbishop Messmer presided as a large congregation and visiting prelates watched a parade of Polish societies and church groups escort the new bishop to the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Edward Kozlowski
Bay City
Mich
St Stenislaw’s
Messmer
Old Guard Ball in Madison Square Garden
New York January 14 The Old Guard ball tomorrow night at Madison Square Garden will transform the interior into a vast military tent with brilliant illumination. Delegations from veteran military organizations will attend as a grand midnight march of about a thousand officers in full dress passes before state and city officials and the gathered crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Old Guard
Madison Square Garden
Alaska Subject Before Congress
Both houses learn of immense resources in the northern territory as the Alaska subject is presented before Congress.
Congress weighs Alaska resources in rail plan debate
In Washington on January 14 congress focused on bills for a government railroad from Alaska's coast to its interior. Senator Walsh pushed the Chamberlain bill in the Senate while Delegate Wickersham urged a similar Alaska plan in the House. Supporters said votes could come early next week, though Norris proposed a government steamship line Alaska to Pacific ports and to the Atlantic via the Panama Canal, which was not acted on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Alaska
House
Walsh
Montana
Senate
Chamberlain
Wickersham
Norris
Pacific Coast
Atlantic
Panama Canal
Wisconsin Woman Bets on Irrigation Plan Near Hereford
Special to The News Hereford, Texas January 14 A Mrs. Hendricks of Wisconsin purchased a shallow water land section four miles southwest of Hereford. She will break and dry farm it this year to prepare for irrigation next year with the aim of placing the entire tract under irrigation. B M Hester holds the breaking contract and operates three plows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hereford
Tex
Hendricks
Wisconsin
Texas Oil Output Hits New Heights in 1915 Production
The United States Geological Survey reports Texas produced 14 million barrels in 1915, a high mark second only to 1905’s record. Growth stemmed from Electra fields and Moran in Shackleford County with significant wildcat activity statewide. Gulf region output roughly matched 1912 levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrolia
Tex
United States Geological Survey
Texas
Lone Star
Beaumont
Moran
Shackleford
Gulf Region
International Congress on Social Insurance Planned for Washington
Preliminary plans were discussed in New York at the Union League Club for the International Congress on Social Insurance to be held in Washington next year. The event aims to collect global data on social insurance forms such as workers compensation and employers liability laws, with about 1000 delegates anticipated from leading nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Congress On Social Insurance
Washington
General Committee of American
Union League Club
International Congress
Rome
Land Sales Near Hereford Show Active Market
Special to The News Hereford Texas January 14 reports KB Carter Sr sold a three section farm southeast of town to Rey non of the M KE ehnred for 557000,060 though figures appear garbled. The Nelson 80 acre tract north of town sold for 10,000 with irrigation plans. Over twenty houses have changed hands since November 15 as desirable rent houses near town vanish.
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Hereford
Tex
KB Carter
Rey Non
M. KE. Ehnred
Nelson
Sara Wetet
Radium Lands Proposal to Reserve Ore Ownership
Franklin K. Lane proposes congress authorize withdrawing radium bearing lands on public domains to keep government control of ores. Experts from the Bureau of Mines report locating radium bearing tracts across several regions as cancer treatment advances spur policy action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin K. Lane
Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
Federal Bureau of Mines
Secretary of the Interior
Proceedings in Highest Courts in Austin Texas
Supreme Court actions report numerous civil and criminal appeals with motions granted denied and remands across multiple counties. Names include Holt Guerguin Adams Fish Market and many listed appellants and judges. An order directs Civil Appeals clerks to report docket conditions for equity in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam
Cox
St. Louis
S F Ry Co
Grayson
Adlams Fish Market
W. G. Sterrett
Ecommissioner
First State Bank of Seminole
J. M. Shannon
Gaines
Courts of Civil Appeals
Court of Criminal Appeals
D James
Brazoria
Charlie Kaufman
Swllas
Joe Cobb
Ellis
Gordon Partin
Henderson
W. T. King
Howard
Ed Neavar
Lavaca
Bowen
Limestone
Jim Corbitt
J. J. Law
Motley
Donnie Lawless
Panola
Travis Whittlesey
Sabine
Alex Dickerson
John Newsome
Wichita
E. J. Jones
Frank Martin
Wise
C. L. Mistrot
Baylor
Marcard Sandoval
Jim
Taylor
Charles Suesberry
Larris
Charlie Allen
Dallas
William Stoner
Webb
Emma Smith
Harris
Will Vincent
John Blagk
Tarrant
Wiley Bissell
Jasper
Grover Kasery
Bexar
A. HK. Boyd
Upshur
I M. Noley
Hardin
Tom Lee
Sam Flayes
Newfoundland Legislature Opens Under Governor Davidson
Governor Davidson opened the Newfoundland legislature with a large military staff in attendance. It is the first session since the October general election, with Sir Edward Morris continuing as premier but with a reduced majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iohns
N. PF
Newfoundland
Davidson
Edward Morris
Two P.E.I. Discuss Subjects of NTI Trust Legislation
In a session on the NTI program, officials from Prince Edward Island outlined proposed trust legislation amid debate among several members. The discussions centered on safeguarding beneficiaries and clarifying regulatory oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NTI
Senators Narrow On Trust Legislation Outline
President presses trust reform with interlocking directorates and a state trade commission. Delegations from Senate committees and the House judiciary panel study measures to curb monopolies and define restraint of trade. Ottawa session opens with military display and expected debate on railways insurance corporations and criminal code amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Indal
State Trade Commission
Bureau of
Department of Justice
Bureau of Information
Dominion
Pene
Ottawa
Ont
Ontario
Quebec
Tomorow
Civil Service
Oriff
Consecration of Frederick B Howden as Episcopal Bishop
A large and distinguished congregation attended at St John’s Church Georgetown for the consecration of Frederick B Howden as Episcopal Bishop of New Mexico. Prelates participated and Bishop Tuttle of Missouri dated and Bishop Rowe of Laske preached the sermon.
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Howden
Washington, DC
St. John’s Church
Georgetown
Vrederick B
New Mexico
Tuttle
Missouri
Rowe
Laske
Indiana Monument Dealers Convention Opens in Indianapolis
The Indiana Monument Dealers Association holds its annual convention in Indianapolis with many members in attendance. Reports are presented and questions of interest to members discussed as the gathering continues into tomorrow evening with a banquet for dealers manufacturers and others connected with the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Monument Dealers
Indianapolis
Indiana Item Monument Dealers’ Association
Weather snapshot from scattered Texas towns
Readable fragments report clear and warm conditions in Childress Temple Waco Lubbock and Fort Worth with temperatures around 45 to 60 degrees. San Antonio Austin Jacksonville San Angelo Beaumont and Oklahoma City show varying skies from clear to partly cloudy with mild to warm readings.
Washington Weather Page Teases Texas Fall Thursday
A fragment notes Washington C further mentions Texas and a forecast heading for fall conditions on Thursday and Friday. The unreadable OCR leaves uncertainty about specifics but indicates scheduling or climate notes tied to January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Porecas
Texas
Wireless Waves All Aboard Ship
Wireless messages report the arrival of the vessel as officials prepare for a first round of appeals thirty six hours before the ship reaches the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heep
Notable Rescue as Cobequid Survivors Reach Yarmouth
Two steamers carry survivors from the Cobequid to Yarmouth after a perilous night of treacherous seas. The royal mail steamer broke near Trinity Rock off Port Maitland as rescue ships and government steamers aided in saving 72 aboard, with continued efforts into morning.
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Sy Associated Press
Yarmouth
Royal Mail
Yarmouth Harbor
Trinity Rock
Port Maitland
Altanine
Westport
John L. Cann
Lansdowne
Rappahannock
McKinnon
Trinity Ledge
wAttire
Nominations Named for Public Money Receivers
President Wilson sent nominations to Congress naming James P. Folgar of Kenimerer Wyoming at Evinston Wyoming and Charles R. Yeemen of Newcastle Wyoming at Sundance Wyoming as receivers of public moneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My Associated Irons
Washngton
Wilson
Congress
James P. Folgar
Kenimerer
Wyo
Evinston
Charles R. Yeemen
Newcastle
Sundance
Wveu
Lincoln collection sale opens in New York auction
Collectors and dealers from across the country attend the opening of the Lincoln collection auction in New York City. The late Major William H. Lambert of Philadelphia owns the set, which features hundreds of books manuscripts and personal items tied to President Lincoln. The sale continues for several days with emphasis on manuscripts and letters revealing Lincoln’s political ideas and personal character.
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New York
Can
Lincoln
Wiliam WH. Laimbert
Philadelphia
Linelon
Agrival tanners conference opens with talks by Cox Kenyon
The opening of the agrival tanners conference in Columbus features addresses by Governor Cox and U S Senator Kenyon. Topics planned include congressional funding for hog cholera control, rural education, tuberculosis control, and county experiment stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Asia
Cottieeion
Prageavenue
Cox
United States
Benutar Kenyon
Pomerete
Carrie
Progressive rally in Harrisburg to launch Pinchot Senate bid
A Pennsylvania Progressive rally opened in Harrisburg to mark the start of the Washington party slate for the United States Senate and governor races. County leaders from across the state attended as the event is seen as potentially launching Gif Ford Pinchot's Senate candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Mennsylvania
United States
Gifford Pinchot
United States Senate
Mercado Tells About Retreat From River Crossing
Mercado describes a retreat to avoid needless slaughter of women and children after crossing the river. He cites military concerns and orders given to protect civilian lives during the withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercado
Rossed
Mexican troops stranded at Ojinaga seek U.S. aid and safety
General Mercado says his troops are exhausted and want to retreat into the United States to avoid massacres. He speaks of humanity and asks what the United States will do. Officials note returning troops before Ojinaga’s capture would violate neutrality laws. Blanquet demands Mercado’s return from Mexico City.
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Associated Press
Presidio
Texas
War Department
Mexico City
United States
Mexico
Jinawa
Mercado
Ojinage
Washington, D. C
Ojinaga
Blanquet
Maico City
Exploration of Limestone Gap Cave Seeks Lake Evidence
Report notes a limestone gap near Hartshorne Oklahoma about 25 miles south of the city with a railroad spur at Limestone Gap. Hunters discovered a large underground cave connected to a lake with fish sounds. an expedition is planned to explore and identify fish species and extent of the water.
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M'Alebter
Okla
Hartshorne
Kansas and Texas
Limestone Gap
Mrs Gertrude Lee Named First Chairman of Colorado Democrats
The Associated Press reports in Denver that Gertrude A. Lee becomes first woman to chair Colorado's Democratic state central committee. She succeeds George T Bradley as state railroad commissioner and resigns as commissioner of pure food and drugs, while Bradley resigns from his party posts.
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Denver
Colo
Dan
George T. Bradley
Ouray
Gertrude A. Lee
Democratic Party
United States
Bradley
Lee
Frisco freight wreck suspect charged with murder
Fort Worth Texas January 14 a complaint charging murder was sworn against J Thorpcot a teamster living on Stove Moundry road after an investigation into the Frisco freight wreck that killed one man and fatally injured two others The complaint accuses him of placing an obstruction a horse on a railway bridge causing the wreck Engineer Os erly was killed The examining trial is set for tomorrow morning
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Fort Worth
Texas
Frisco
J. Thorpcot
Stove Moundry
Paece Muaben
Thompson
Oserly
Snowfall Melts in Warm Stanton Texas Winter Prospects
A six inch snow in Stanton Texas on January 14 melted by daybreak as warmth returned. The winter is unusually mild with stock in excellent condition and the country showing signs of prosperity after several years of generally good conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton Stanton
Texas
Rates basis set for compensation act. temporary schedules issued
The Texas insurance regulator approved temporary rates for the workers compensation act manual for operating the system. The rates, valid for ninety days, are 50 percent above Massachusetts rates. The agreement was ratified by Commissioner Collier and other officials. In Jacksonville the National League of Commission Merchants opened its twenty second annual convention with speeches from Governor and Mayor Swearingen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Commissioner Insurance and Banking Collier
Omer R. Michell
Jude EF. D. Cavin
Geo.esly
Go Eston
Commission Merchants
Jacksonville
Fla
National League of Commission Merchants
Mell
Swearingen
Chester
Loraine Reports Mild Winter Weather and Snow Delays
Loraine Texas notes a mild winter with light snow on January 1 causing minor road and bumper crepe issues. Local observations describe few feet of snow and sparse precipitation while stock conditions remain steady through the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loraine
Texas
Phe vax Pacer Agents' Association Holds Regular Session
Austin Texas January 14 regular monthly session of the Phe vax Pacer Agents Association was held behind closed doors with the nature of the business not disclosed The meeting discussed rates for a summer excursion pedal excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Phevax Pacer Agents’ Association
Accident Injures Curran Jr in Worn Shot Incident
An 18 year old Curran Jr was accidentally shot at the Curran home on North Side in Iorth Texas. He was rushed to a hospital with injuries described as not life threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iorth
Texas
Curran Jr
Curran
Oone
North Side
Court grants new trial hearing for Harry Odale case
The Supreme Court granted a writ seeking a new trial for Harry Odale in the Mildred Retroat matter. The ruling raises whether anew trial is warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
Sulay
Harry Od
Minnesota Implement Dealers Convene Convention
A large gathering of implement dealers from Minnesota and surrounding areas meets for a convention. The event showcases the trade, with more than a thousand attendees expected to attend Thursday evening festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Minn
Admiral Dead at Seventy in Japanese Russian War Era
A noted admiral of Japanese origin died on January 14 at age seventy. He served prominently in the Japanese Chinese and Russian Wars, shaping naval actions of his era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan
Jad
Plans Agreement on Militia Bill Sparks Federal Call Discussion
Fragmented OCR text indicates debate over a militia bill and federal call within a state. Mentions Jan, Morrison, and government plans with figures around 1.5 million, but text is garbled and lacks clear entities or outcomes.
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Jon
Jan
Jorrison
Bint
Hhroud
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