French and British Driven Out of Serbia
British and French forces retreat toward the Greek border as Bulgarians press the line. Saloniki dispatch says Doran and Gieveci evacuated. Bulgarians near the retreating troops raise fears of a Greek invasion. Berlin reports sub fleet losses and Franco-British army driven from Macedonia with two British divisions nearly destroyed. Pinegrove sunk. crew saved.
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Saloniki
Doiran
Gieveci
Berlin
Macedonia
Ford Peace Party In Turmoil Over Wilson Defense Plans
On the steamship Oscar II a resolution denouncing Wilson's defense program sparked internal protest among Ford peace expedition leaders. Prominent figures such as Judge Ben B. Lindsey and S. S. McClure objected, with more than a dozen refusing to sign as unpatriotic. Ford urged rulers to seek an immediate truce while peace talks proceed.
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Associated Press
Wireless
Wilson
Europe
Ben B. Lindsey
Denver
S. McClure
Henry Ford
Venue Change Ordered in Marshall Murder Trials
Three Marshall men John Copeland George Ryan and Geo Tier had their murder cases moved to Galveston on a venue change in the killing of lecturer William Black on February 3 in Marshall Black who accused the Catholic Church of menace to civilization was killed in his hotel room after delivering a provocative March Marshall lecture and a companion was Miss Sadie Black Hall of St Paul Minn testified prior to trials
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Marshall
William Black
Galveston
Black
John Copeland
George Ryan
Geo. Tier
Frank O'Leary
Harry Winn
Knights of Columbus
Sadie Black
Arkansas
Clarence F. Hall
St. Paul
Violence flares as Black and guard clash with Marshall men
The confrontation centered on lecturer Mr Black defending himself with pistols against Marshall men led by John Rogers John Copeland and Geo Ryan. Black was killed along with Rogers and Copeland was wounded as shooting occurred in a disputed lecture. Judge Lyttleton ordered a venue change for fair trials.
Red River planter shot dead near Clarksville
A. E. Schrader, a large Red River plantation owner north of Clarksville, was shot at his home today by an unknown assailant. Bloodhounds were dispatched to track the killer. Schrader owned one of the region’s largest plantations.
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Associated Press
Clarksville
Tex
A. E. Schrader
Schrader
Red River
Man Recovers From Cattle Anthrax After Farm Shipments
Simon Perovich is recovering in a Galveston hospital from cattle anthrax contracted while loading sheep aboard a ship here for export. The illness was diagnosed after exposure during the loading operation.
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Galveston
Associated Press
Tex
Simon Perovich
Oil climbs ten cents to 1 20 a barrel in Midcontinent
Tulsa report notes crude price rise to 1.20 a barrel after another ten cent gain. Brief notices include a sale listing offering 170 acres with seven houses near A and M on the northeast side, 100 acres cultivi vation, remaining timber land. contact C. J. Goriski, Route 3.
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Tulsa
Dee
C. J. Goriski
Zeppelin Destroyed Near Libau Romnin Railroad
Russian artillery destroyed a Zeppel in near the Libau Romnin line on Dec 5 after it was spotted by searchlights over Kalkan. The airship dropped bombs as it hovered above the railway station, its engines cut, and it burned and fell inside Russian lines. German crew members were buried with a cross reading Honor the brave though they were enemies.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
London
Kalkan
Novo Alexandrosk
Dvinsk
Bandit raid group forming on border from Monterey
Private advices report a new bandit scheme with headquarters in Monterey claiming 600 members and plans to raid the Texas border. Authorities were alerted as the border situation intensifies.
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Monterey
Mexico
Texas
Peace Storm Strikes Atlantic Coast Deadly Toll
The center of a yesterday’s storm moved northeast of New York today leaving tangled wires and stalled traffic. In Poughkeepsie three people are reported dead as the storm’s damage grows on the Atlantic coast.
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Associated Press
New York
Atlantic Coast
Poughkeepsie
Three Die In Rooming House Fire In Chicago
Three people were burned to death and many injured when a three story rooming house burned early today in Chicago. Victims on the third floor could not escape as flames swept the building. The tragedy occurred in the NL area with extensive fire response and ongoing investigations.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Preacher Arrested on Serious Charge in Texarkana
Texarkana Texas December 13. W T Stillstreet a preacher was arrested today charged with criminal assault on a 13 year old girl. He is being closely guarded because of public indignation.
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Texarkana
Tex
W. T. Stillstreet
Marriage Licenses Recorded for Gauss White and Sutton Bell
Phillip W. Gauss and Miss Ethel W. White obtained a marriage license. Oscar Sutton and Clara Bell also secured a marriage license.
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Phillip W. Gauss
Ethel W
Oscar Sutton and
Clara Bell
Murder Trial for Dr. Glover Speer Is Continued
A carload of witnesses from Madisonville and spectators from Houston attended the murder trial of Dr. Glover Speer, delayed to the next court term due to Judge Lea's illness and a missing key witness. Speer is accused of fatally shooting J. E. Christian in front of his home on August 27.
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Madisonville
Speer
Houston
Criminal Court
Glover Speer
J. W. Lea
Dr. Speer
J. E. Christian
Houston Post
Bryan
Senator and Sheriff Fined For Contempt of Court
State Senator Archie Parr and Sheriff A W Tobin of Duval County were sentenced to one hour in jail and a $500 fine for contempt of court. The grand jury foreman said they entered the grand jury on Friday and removed records used in the investigation of the county's books.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Tex
Archie Parr
A. W .Tobin
Duval County
Former Cashier Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
John T. Adams former cashier pleaded guilty to four counts of embezzlement from Keller State Bank and received two years in each case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
John T. Adams
Keller State Bank
Packers Must Pay Heavy Penalties in Texas Suit
Three large firms Swift Morris and the Armour interests must pay 40000 to Texas to settle anti trust suits. Each company barred from jointly owning cotton oil mills and gins in the state.
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Austin, Tex
Swift
Morris
Armour
Texas
Cotton consumption in November reaches 514 thousand bales
Washington reports November cotton used totaled 514 534 bales, up from 420 706 bales in November last year. October consumption stood at 500 635 bales, indicating continued demand in the textile sector.
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Washington
Prominent Dallas Man Bowser Dies Suddenly
Colonel O. P. Bowser a Dallas pioneer dies suddenly early today as reported by Associated Press in Dallas Texas.
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Dallas
Associated Press
Dallas, Tex
O. P. Bowser
Fixtures Arrive for Dobrovolny Lunch Counter Opening
F C Hostetter proceeds with installation in the Dobrovolny building on Main street. He expects to open the quick lunch counter by the latter part of the week.
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Dobrovolny
Main Street
F. C. Hostetter
Hostetter
Bulgarian forces cut French from British in Balkans
Bulgarian troops penetrated Anglo French lines and separated French forces from the British, with a long front section captured and French losses heavy. Athens dispatch notes Germany will protest further Greek concessions to allies. Greece seizes Greek shipping in British and American ports to ease food and coal shortages.
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Associated Press
London
Berlin
Greece
Germany
Athens
Local Prussian War Casualty List Reported
Rotterdam December 14 local paper prints latest alleged Prussian casualty total of 2,244,248 for the war to date, noting this figure excludes Turkish Bavarian and Wurttemberg losses.
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Rotterdam
Highway Robber Sentenced to 99 Years in Dallas Case
Frank Red Kelly pleaded guilty to robbery with firearms in Dallas Texas and was sentenced to ninety nine years in prison. The Associated Press reports the case concluded today with a lengthy penalty for the crime.
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Associated Press
Dallase
Tex
Frank
Red) Kelly
Kelly
Points on prevention of poultry disease
College Station Texas December 13. T J Conway of the A and M College poultry department offers brief prevention tips. Maintain sanitary premises with clean houses and yards, regular disinfection, good air and light, dry litter, and avoidance of dampness. Use pure feeds, clean utensils, avoid spoilage, provide green foods and fresh water. Keep land clean, rotate crops, exercise birds, eliminate parasites, and promptly burn dead birds and isolate sick ones.
Dr Bishop Preaches Twice at Local Methodist Churches
Dr C M Bishop president of Southwestern University spoke to cadets and residents on the campus yesterday morning and filled Dr Tally's pulpit at First Methodist Church last night. The Bryan church crowded for a sermon on Life drawn from James and other scriptures.
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C. M. Bishop
Southwestern University
Georgetown
A. and M. College
Emperor Francis Joseph’s Leg Paralysis Report From Rome
A Rome dispatch to Matin reports Emperor Francis Joseph was paralyzed in the legs last year and has lost use of his right hand. The emperor cannot sign state papers, instead a stamp is used to affix his signature.
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Peror Francis Joseph
Rome
the Matin
Italian Chamber Adjourned After Demonstration
Rome December 14 the chamber of deputies adjourned until March after an impressive demonstration in support of the government and the army.
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Rome
Republicans Fix Convention Date In St. Louis
The Republican national executive committee set June 7 as the convention date in St. Louis with the location to be announced later. The decision outlines the schedule for the party's national gathering.
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St. Louis
Republican National Executive Committee
What is Life and Its Spiritual Path Explored
The discourse framed life as a central inquiry, contrasting the flesh and spirit. It argued that life arises from a spiritual mindset and seeks ultimate fulfillment through faithful understanding and thoughtful living.
Catholic Societies Elect Officers At St. Joseph Church
The St. James and St. Joseph's societies of St. Joseph's Catholic Church held annual elections yesterday morning. St. Joseph's elected Joseph Zemanek president C Koneeny vice president Simon Nemec secretary M P Vitopil financial secretary Fred Rosprim treasurer P J Vitopil representative Joseph Valenti banner man Anton Vitopil door keeper Joseph Kosh J J Rosprim John Havel executive committee. St. James chose Frank Zubik president Frank Valouch vice president Joe Herman secretary V Luga treasurer Joe Opersteny banner man John Zak Henry Holebee Clas Sosolik executive committee.
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St. James
St. Joseph's
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Joseph Zemanek
C. Koneeny
Simon Nemec
M. P. Vitopil
Fred Rosprim
P. J. Vitopil
Joseph Valenti
Anton Vitopil
Clarke Family Moves Back to Bryaa Home
Household goods for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clarke arrived and were unloaded yesterday. Mr Clarke has leased the Dr Mondrick home on West Anderson street where they will be at home to friends. The Eagle welcomes the Clarke family back to Bryaa.
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Frank Clarke
Mr. Clarke
Dr. Mondrick
West Anderson Street
Hime
Eagle
Bryaa
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H. T. Lyttleton
District Court
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Zeppelin
Cape
White
Grand Jury Room
Cashier
Packers
Swift, Morris and Armour
Balkans
Reichstag
Dr. Bishop
Methodist Church
Francis Joseph
Paris
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