U S Demands Prompt Action Over Ancona Sinking
The United States issues a strong note to Austria Hungary demanding swift denouncement of the sinking of the Italian liner Ancona. It calls for punishment of the submarine commander and for indemnity for American deaths and injuries, warning relations may be severed if unmet. Austria cites no reply from the submarine commander. the vessel’s location remains unknown.
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Austria-Hungary
Ancona
United States
Austro-Hungary
Austria
Little Sallie Burlin Dies After Illness at 2
Sallie Burlin two years old daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Burlin of Thompson Creek community died Saturday afternoon after a five week illness. Funeral held Sunday at 4 o'clock in Red Hill Cemetery with Rev J W Rawls officiating. Parents and friends share in the bereavement.
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Sallie
J. F. Burlin
Thompson Creek
Red Hill
J. W. Rawls
Income tax totals rise in first fiscal year reports
Washington reports the first fiscal year personal income tax paid by 357,515 individuals totaled 41,046,162, up nearly 13 million from 1914. Corporate returns fell to 299,445, while frauds in oleomargarine and emergency taxes influenced overall revenue to about 415,681,000.
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Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Britain to buy American securities with five year bonds
The British government announced it will purchase American securities and pay for them with five year five percent bonds.
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U. 5
Round Trip Fares To Texas And More On Limited Sale
One and one third fare round trip tickets to Texas Oklahoma Louisiana and Memphis on sale December 18 23 24 25 26 and January 1 limit January 5 To Chicago St Louis Kansas City New Orleans Washington Baltimore all points in Southeast and several in Colorado sell December 21 22 and 23 limit January 18 See ticket agent I and G N railway.
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Oklahoma
Louisiana
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Chicago
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Kansas City
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Washington
Baltimore
Southeast
Colorado
I. & G. N. Railway
Alexander Girls Defeat New Baden in Tight Basketball
The Alexander girls beat New Baden 15 to 11 at Wheelock, with fast decisive teamwork and accurate goal throwing. The Alexander and Tabor High School boys also played a close game that ended in a tie, to be replayed later. report by A. S. McSwain.
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Alexander
Tabor
New Baden
Wheelock
Robertson County
A. S. McSwain
Firemen Elect Sosolik and Decide Christmas Donation
The Bry an Protection Company No. 1 meeting adjourned after electing Chas Sosolik as a member and voting a $10 donation to the Knights of Pythias Christmas fund. The fire chief and secretary were authorized to complete the final payment on the fire wagon.
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Knights of Pythias
Chas Sosolik
Texas Highways Need Better Bridges
Professor B K Coghlan argues Texas roads suffer from unsafe bridges and out of date construction. He urges engineers be hired for bridge design, modern steel or reinforced concrete structures, and yearly replacement of one or two bridges plus thorough maintenance with bond funds for long term road improvement.
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Texas
Sues
City plans more hitching racks along streets
At a council meeting the Commercial Club urged building hitching racks for rural visitors. Alderman Wilson will approve and install racks along intersections where property owners object less. Two racks exist at Eugene Edge on East Mosely and Sanders Brothers on East Caldwell with another near First National Bank on West Mosely.
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Alderman Wilson
Wilson
Eugene Edge
East Mosely
Sanders Brothers
East Caldwell Street
First National Bank
West Mosely Street
Harvey Happenings in Woodman Circle Box Supper
Community notes report a box supper at Woodman Hall raising funds and drawing a large crowd. Local events include a Friday night gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Kan Kelley’s home with games and good cheer.
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Woodman Hall
Kan Kelley
Harvey
E. Bullock
Joe Parker
Beeville
J. H. Ferguson
Carl Morgan
West, Tex
Aid Society Presents Communion Service Gift
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist Church presented an elegant individual communion service as a Christmas gift at the conference after the morning service. The gift was accepted unanimously and a vote of thanks extended to the ladies for their thoughtful gift.
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The
First Baptist Church
Steep Hollow Sweeps Wellborn In Double Victory
Steep Hollow School defeated Wellborn High in both games on Saturday. The Steep Hollow first team won 22 to 11 and the second team 15 to 3, marking Wellborn’s first defeat of the season. The Steep Hollow squads led in most phases and held a secure advantage after early minutes.
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Wellborn
Steep Hollow
Robbed studio window at Carter's studio
Thief shattered the Carter studio display window last night and stole three photographs valued at five dollars each. Carter notes the thief damaged only photos of young ladies while leaving men and babies. He offers five dollar reward and will reinforce the windows with a keyed lock system.
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Carter
SONS OF HERMANN ELECT OFFICERS
At a regular meeting of the Sons of Hermann Lodge Sunday the following officers were elected for the ensuing year Aug Thompson president John Wittmann vice president F A Sommerlatte secretary Aug Jahn treasurer W J Hajek trustees Walter Wipprecht Chas Nitch and B Kaczer finance committee Dr A L Mendrick lodge physician
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Aug. Thompson
John Wittmann
F. A. Sommerlatte
Aug. Jahn
W. J. Hajek
Walter Wipprecht
Chas. Nitch
B. Kaczer
A.L. Mendrick
Lodge
Two More Bryan Stores Burglarized in Weekend Break-ins
Two Bryan shops suffered burglary Saturday night as yet another pair of robberies hit the area. W T James furniture on Bryan and West Anderson saw a window broken and a cash register rifled but no cash taken. merchandise remained. Phillip Ventura general store in north Bryan also entered through a window with two sacks of flour missing. no money recovered. Police continue work on both cases.
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Bryan
W. T. James’ Furniture Establishment
Wagner Building
West Anderson Streets
Phillip Ventura
Licenses Issued for Six Marriages in Local Registry
Louis Lucas and Mary Brown wed. Webb Crawford and Leona Thomas tie the knot. Charlie Williams and Roxie Gaiter marry. Ollie Dunn and Sarah Lawrence join in marriage. Mrs J C Welch departed Sunday for a few weeks visit to relatives in San Antonio and Elgin.
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Mary Brown
Webb Crawford
Leona Thomas
Charlie Williams
Roxie Gaiter
Ollie Dunn
Sarah Lawrence
J. C. Welch
San Antonio
Elgin
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