United States to Send Warships to Canal Zone
President Wilson and his Cabinet approved sending American warships to the Canal Zone to deter neutrality violations by belligerent ships. The exact number and type depend on Colonel Goethals and Captain Rodman’s full report, with decisions contingent on whether the Canal Zone is used as a base of supplies or for wireless violations within territorial waters.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Canal Zone
Colonel Goethals
Rodman
Canal
Garrison
Daniels
Goethals
Mr Garrison
War Department
Navy to Seek Explanations Over Wireless Regulation
Navy Department to request explanations from naval officers after President Wilson issued an executive order on wireless regulations. War Department officials say no authority over the radio situation rests with Colonel Goethals or the Navy Department.
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Navy Department
Wilson
Augus
Wellborn Depot Burned in Sudden Fire
The Houston and Texas Central depot at Wellborn burned between 4 and 5 this morning. The building and its contents were a total loss except for three small express packages. Books and $200 in cash were destroyed along with a large amount of freight. The origin is unknown but thought to be a faulty flue. A southbound Owl train reportedly had two coaches catch fire but were extinguished with minor damage.
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Houston & Texas Central
Wellborn
Hames
Eagle
Labor News And Notes From The Year 1911
The United States produced 220 449 391 barrels of petroleum in 1911. World lobster catch is estimated at 125 000 000. New Orleans plans a school of salesmanship for clerks. Cleveland to run a playground institute for teacher training in play. Denver park commission to lay off nonunion workers first. Minnesota workers' compensation law cuts personal injury suit filings by about 45 percent. New Jersey shows highest average earnings in industries with few women and children. New York post office reports 80 000 parcel post packages daily and mentions complaints of damage.
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United States
New Orleans
Cleveland
The
Park Commission of
Denver
Minnesota
New Jersey
New York
Fall River Textile Workers Press Sanitary Mills Demand
Textile workers around Fall River Massachusetts press sanitary mill conditions amid health concerns. Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics has printed bulletins on wages and hours for cotton woolen silk iron steel lumber millwork furniture boots shoes hosiery and knit goods.
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Fall River
Mass
Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics
Distress in Rural Counties Prompts Charity Drive
A relief committee report urges Good Ladies and Citizens to act to aid families without Christmas. It cites hunger in Edge and other northern areas and calls for organized rural groups, local funds, and community backing to extend the effort beyond the city.
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Eagle
Relief Committee
The
K. of P. Lodge
Edge
Eight cattle cars shipped from Bryan to Fort Morth
Fight cars totaling 250 300 head of cattle were sent from the M B Parker place in the Brazos bottom to the Cassidy Commission Company at Fort Morth yesterday. The cattle were reported in fine condition.
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Bryan
Cassidy Commission Company
Fort Morth
M. B. Parker
Brazos
Fifteen Days Sale at Globe Dry Goods Co
The Globe Dry Goods Company offers a mammoth $40,000 stock on a fifteen day sale started the 11th. Managers push rapid sales with drastic markdowns to reduce stock to normal size. Mr. London states prices are cut to cost or below to attract holiday shoppers.
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Globe Dry Goods CO
Globe Dry Goods Company
A and M Basketball Schedule This Season
A and M College aims to field its strongest basketball team yet with returning stars and promising freshmen. Coach Steger and Captain Nick Braumiller marshal the squad as schedules near completion, including games against TCU Baylor Rice and Dallas University plus a potential northern trip. The roster features seasoned players and new talent from Waco Galveston Houston and San Antonio schools.
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A. & M. College
College Company
Steger
Nick Braumiller
Charlie Davis
College Station
Galveston Y. M. C. A
Baylor University
Rice Institute
Howard Payne
Dallas University
Houston
Aggies
Baylor
Waco
Fort Worth
Dallas
W. E. Braumiller
Barnes
Burkett
Gilfillan
Peters
Hanson
Weaver
G. D. Everett
T. R. Camp
B. M. Kendrick
Waco High School
Price
Ball High School
Galveston
Neyland
Brady High School
Bozeman
Hamlin High School
Adams
Allen Academy
Cash
Peacock Military School
San Antonio
Starnes
Marshall Training School
Repairing Station Walk At Houston Depot
The Houston and Texas Central Railway reports a crew working on the platform at the city depot today. They are filling in one or two bad spots with gravel to improve the surface.
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The
Houston & Texas Central Railway Company
Christmas fund grows for Bryan children relief efforts
The Bryan lodge reports ongoing charity work for the Knights of Pythias Christmas fund. Fifty one homes have been investigated and will receive necessities, with a special $30 donation for urgent medical relief. Donations include a $1 gift from Helen Kerr Parks dated December 15, 1914, reflecting community support.
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Bryan
Bryan Eagle
Knights of Pythias
Helen Kerr Parks
Y M C A Secretary Honored For Service At College Meeting
At a College Y M C A gathering instructors and students gifted Secretary FF D Steger with a traveling bag in appreciation of four years of service. He will lead the new Y M C A building opening in January. Dr W B Bizzell praised him. I C Nichols received a gold headed cane for his work with the college Sunday school.
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FF. D. Steger
Steger
W. B. Bizzell
I. C. Nichols
Mathematics
College
Cotton Receipts and Round Bale Press Update
Datel Days shows 16 440 round bales and 360 tons of lint with cottonseed at 15 dollars per ton. S. H. Dunlap, owner of the only round bale press, notes the press has been discontinued due to gin machinery reassembly and hopes to resume before season end.
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Bryan
S. H. Dunlap
Total value of 1914 U.S. farm crops announced
The Department of Agriculture reports that the nation's farm crops for 1914 amount to 4.945 billion dollars. This figure reflects the total value of crops produced across the United States for the year.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Mines Explode Off Ireland Hit Transylvania Liner
Two naval mines washed together in a North Atlantic storm exploded twenty five feet from the bow of the liner Transylvania off the Ireland coast on December 6. The blast tore away part of the rail and lifted the bow. the Transylvania reached New York harbor today with the crew shaken by the sudden danger.
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Associated Press
New York
Ireland
Transylvania
Court decision bars club liquor sales in Texas
The Court of Criminal Appeals ruled that country clubs cannot sell liquor to their members in Austin Texas. The decision likely affects all Texas social clubs and their liquor access.
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Texas
Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Dee
Court of Criminal Appeals
General Scott Ordered to Naco to Stop Hostilities
Washington December 16 The chief staff of the army General Scott has been ordered to Naco to use his personal influence with Mexican leaders to halt hostilities.
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Associated Press
Washington
Scott
Naco
Shipped Supply of Ammunition to Naco Reported
A large quantity of ammunition was shipped from San Antonio to reinforce troops at Naco. The convoy, consisting of several carloads, was sent by express to ensure rapid delivery for artillery, cavalry, and infantry use amid a delicate Naco situation.
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San Antonio
Tex
Naco
Express
Texas City
Ordnance Department
Carranza Troops Evacuate Puebla Amid Zapatista Advance
Carranza forces pull back from Puebla and burn the railroad station, while Zapatista troops seize control of the site. The report notes a tense mood as the city changes hands during the Mexican conflict era.
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Associated Press
Washington
Carranza
Puebla
Zapatistas
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Wellborn Depot
Labor News and Notes
Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Co
Jack London
Chicago
Lawrence Warehouse
Brick
Eevee Tener Union
Gen. Scott
W. H. Lawrengs
Phonesa
Commerce Building
Bryan, Texas
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