Submarine Raider Threat Looms Over Shipping Network
A German commerce raider believed to have sunk 15 to 20 vessels is described as targeting southern routes, rattling steamship owners and marine insurers amid warnings the raider is moving northward toward Cheyenne. Also noted is a Texas cattle meeting in Cheyenne, and a Bryan charter grant to Howell Lamber Company with $26,000 capital.
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New York
Vaus
Marine Tiaerdritere
Cheyenne
Howell Lamber Company
Bryan
W. A. Howell
J. W.y Howell
J.web Howell
Ryan
War Minister Appointed in Russia as Chevaiet Succeeds
Petrograd dispatch reports Keatno and southwest of Praise. New Hussian War Minister London Janik Doneral M.A. Totlaett named to head war efforts, replacing General Chevaiet. This marks the fourth war minister since the war began in Russia.
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London
Ruaalanttenalve
Oitus
Fiver
Keatno
Praise
Janik
Doneral
M.A. Totlaett Tas
Chevaiet
Petrograd
Saga
Rusia Kee H
Waco Chamber delegates head to Desamont meeting
A Waco Chamber of Commerce committee led by J. D. Driscoll and including WV Crawford and Abe Arve left Wednesday for Mont gathering in Desamont. They will attend the fual meeting Tuesday to oppose the proposed Besumont railway and discuss its regional impact.
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Waco
Tera
Man. UA
Waco Chamber of Commerce
WV. Crawford
C. P. Unk
Abe Arve
J. D. Driscoll
Meanmont
Besemont Chamber of Commerce
Desamont Orgentaation
Hesamont
Pine Forest Battle Looms Over 400 Million Loss
Jan 18 Washington reports the American Forestry Association plans a campaign against threats to U S and Canada pine forests valued at about 400 million dollars. F Braddock is honored as member of the American Association of Entomologists and Entomologists at the Experiment Station.
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Canada
Washington, D.C
Merican Forestry Association
Dinasne
Entomologiate
Mr. Paddock
M. Col- Ange
Paddock
American Associaion For the Advancement of
Re Joe Investigations
Hte Ancre
Schon State
Alx
New York floats third Anglo-French loan in World War II era
Morgan & Co announces a 250 million dollar war loan secured by high grade collateral. The notes offer 6 percent interest with conversion rights to par at maturity, and a nationwide syndicate will distribute to participants. The issue aims to provide British obligations yielding attractive returns amid favorable money conditions.
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New York
Morgan & Co
United States
Igherade
Banka
Trait Companies
Haa
Undivides
United Kingstom
Great Britain
Gerard Oefered Te Wan Conditionsd About Resignation
Fragmentary OCR reads a political note referencing President Wit and a demand for resignation. The text is unclear but implies a call for Oefered Te to resign amid foreign tensions and a cited Senate action.
Farm product value tops previous record in 1918
Washington January 18. The value of American farm products last year reached 13.449 billion dollars, surpassing the prior record by over 2.5 billion. Prices paid for principal crops rose more than 55 percent from the year before.
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Washington, D.C
Brannell murder case unfolds in Alpine shooting
Testimony begins in the Alpine homicide case of Harry Brannell charged with killing his wife and Colonel Cutler last July. An important witness Dodd was en route from Alpine as the defense rebuilds its narrative.
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Prom San Angelo
Texas
Harry Bpannell
Cutler
Albine
Dodd
Alpine
Tn Waco
Baylor Universita Ee
Walker Stevens Opera Company to Present The Serenade
The Walker Stevens Opera Company announces a return engagement at the Colonial Theatre on Thursday January 28. Victor Herbert's The Serenade will headline with the same cast and chorus as the first visit, directed by Signor da Francesco. The company boasts strong vocal talent and will feature the same orchestra, with tickets going on sale Monday morning.
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Walker Stevens Opera Company
Walker Stevens
Comppany
de Kovyn
Signor da Francesco
Mange
Thaw May Recover from Alleged Financial Feud
A terse legal blurb notes businessman Harry K. Thaw may recover assets amid ongoing financial dispute. Officials report little new information, with proceedings continuing this month.
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Harry K. Thaw
State Senator Hits Rich Goose Creek Deal in Oil Field
A former state senator is tied to a lease sale of submerged Goose Creek oil lands for about 60,900 dollars. The dispute involved Halley Wagner Mattey and Abe Wasner, with litigation over parcels and proceeds, and a state supreme court advance expected to settle the case soon.
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Goose Creek
Produrere Oil Company
Wothenday
LH. Matter
Halley
Abe Wasner
M.C. Waser
Elwood Fou
Warner
Tinley
Hesse
Wagner
Asso Lates
Mattey
Smong
Walley
Walean
Datley
Yenne
Lansing denies meeting Baruch four times in New York
Secretary Lansing issued a denial stating he did not meet Barney Baruch in New York four times and did not even know the man. The controversy follows reporting of a leak and House Rules Committee spending talks as of January 18 in Washington D C.
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Washington, D. C
House Rules Committee
Couneel
Lansing
Barney Baruch
New York
Texan election update and districting bill reference
The report notes a districting bill under re drafting after a government review and mentions related political figures and a polling outcome. It records entrants and results from a contest with several contestants and prize allocations, highlighting extra vote details and competition outcomes.
Case Results From County Court Acquittals and Pleas
A county court session ended with one acquittal and two guilty pleas. Orange Williams and Sh kro faced theft charges. Williams was found not guilty for the main count but fined costs. Zack Williams admitted to a related charge and paid fines plus costs. Jon Beast’s assault case was continued to the next term of court.
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Orange Williams
Sh ‘Kro
William Patten
Toni
Zack Willams
Saint
Wea
Jon Beast
Watt
Largest Extra Vote Offers Draw Scramble for Contest Winners
A garbled advert explains a contest promising large prize votes for participants who work hard. It pledges extra votes through January 1 to January 2 and outlines prizes including 24,000 and 100,008 additional votes, urging readers to determine to win and recruit helpers.
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Detwoun
Hep
Alec Perpen
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