Wilson to Confer With American Mexican Commission Today
President Wilson will meet at 5 o clock with Secretary Lane and other members of the American Mexican commission in Washington. Juan T Burns Carranza consul general in New York was arrested for conspiracy to ship arms to Vera Cruz in violation of the embargo. Fel ix M Palav spoke for Carranza claiming grave international tensions and demanding withdrawal of U S troops before resuming talks.
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Wilson
American Mexican Commission
New York
Vera Cruz
Washington, D. C
Lane
Juan T. Burns
Carranza
Queretaro
Mexico
Felix M. Palav
Constitutionalist Convention
United States
How ell Lumber Company succeeds Hillyer Deutsch Lumber
On January 1 the Hillyer-Deutsch Lumber Company was succeeded by How ell Lumber Company. Dr J W Howell and W S Howell form the new firm which will be Texas chartered. Directors and officers to be elected after charter is secured. The business remains a home institution with courteous service and merited goods.
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Bryan
Hillyer-Deutsch Lumber Company
Howell Lumber Company
J. W. Howell
W.S. Howell
State of Texas
Post Office Appropriation Sees 330 Million Budget Rise
The annual post office appropriation bill reported to the House totals about 330 million dollars and plans to raise newspaper rates using a zone system.
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Associated Press
Washinatéon
Post Office
House
Marriage and Auto Licenses Issued in 1916
County Clerk H. O. Ferguson records show 435 marriage licenses and 132 automobile licenses issued during 1916, reflecting civic renewals and social activity in that year.
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H. O. Ferguson
Buffalo Nickels Buy a Ford Car
Mrs. Sam Buchanan of this city purchased a new Ford touring car with buffalo nickels saved over years. A window display at Johnson & Rohde shows 7,912 nickels weighing 92 pounds, totaling 395.50 the car's price. The nickels funded the purchase without any cash, the Ford’s number 1426 144. The stunt relied on a two year collection from a restaurant trade and other small uses of the coins.
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Sam Buchanan
United States
Johnson & Rohde
Buchanan
Main Street
J D Martin Reports Fine Hunting Trip to Hondo
J D Martin returns from a Brazos county trip to Hondo where relatives and hunting spoiled him with good sport. He missed a deer due to precision, while others in the party bagged many deer and wild turkeys. He notes residents there are thriving.
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J. D. Martin
Hondo
Martin
Brazos County
Villa Suffers Another Defeat in Guerrero Battle
In a clash near Guerrero the Carranzistas captured 150 Villiastas who had occupied Chihuahua City and killed 25 others, according to a report from El Paso Texas.
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Paso
Texas
Guerrero
Chihuahua City
Texas Peanut Industry Sets New Record Yield
Texas reports 350000 acres planted with peanuts at an average 60 bushels per acre totaling about 21 million bushels. Cotton seed oil mills pay $1 per bushel, while peanut hay at $12 per ton adds roughly $4.2 million, lifting total crop value to about $25 million. Producers expect acreage to more than double next year.
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Austin
Texas
Australia Refuses Conscription Devotion to Empire Stressed
Premier Hughes, at Melbourne's lord mayor’s dinner, says Australia will not conscript, but will still support overseas service and the empire. He denounces anti conscriptionists and warns strikes threaten national unity while urging vigor in the war effort.
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Associated Press
Melbourne
Australia
Hughes
Germany
Commonwealth
Fire Hazards Ranked Low By State Inspector Report
Cuy Fire Marshall John Daly Jr received a short state report by S W Inglish with Meeks inspector findings. Only six local firms showed minimal hazards such as empty boxes loose paper and improper storage of gasoline while several sites lacked floor protection under stoves and electrical cords were exposed. The Eagle urges vigilance ahead of next inspection and Pryan leads in other areas.
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Cuy
John Daly, Jr
S. W. Inglish
S. M. Meeks
State Fire Insurance Commission
Pryan
Defeated Hopes of New Mexico Republicans
Ezequiel C. DeBaca, a Democrat, was sworn in as governor of New Mexico, ending GOP hopes for full control of appointive offices. DeBaca returned from illness in Los Angeles to take the oath at a sanitarium, risking his health. Republicans hold a working legislative majority, and had DeBaca not been inaugurated, Lt. Gov. Lindsay could have acted as governor with full powers until sworn in.
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Associated Press
N. M
New Mexico
Ezequiel C. DeBacca
DeBacca
Los Angeles
DeBaca
Lindsay
Hotel Bryan Expands to Private Room Telephones
The Hotel Bryan introduces private telephone service in every room with an in house exchange for local and long distance calls. Proprietor Doane aims to keep the Bryan in step with modern hotels, installing 55 telephones to be ready for use within the week.
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Hotel
Bryan
Doane
Senator Decherd Here In Bryan
Hon. E. A. Decherd Jr of Franklin state senator elect visited Bryan today. Former House member with legislative experience, he is seen as a capable future senate member and a strong ally for Brazos county and A and M College. Amon Williams visited from Coleview and Walter Armstrong from Taborally.
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E. A. Decherd, Jr
Franklin
Bryan
Decherd
House
Senate
Brazos County
M. College
London Gumm ents on Wilson Peage Effort
Westminster Gazette reports the president as an academic figure who has not weighed the consequences of his actions. German reports indicate further successes in Romania and German submarines remain active.
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London
Wilson Peage
Westminster Gazette
Romania
Washington
Wilson
Oil Development Backed by Experts in Brazos County
In a morning interview Bryan Petroleum Company official Lamar Bethea announced the company’s stock is ready for market. Agents West and Sharff will visit communities to offer participation in oil and gas development. Bethea cites expert backing from Dr. William B. Phillips of the University of Texas and notes funds go only to drilling with shares allotted to investors.
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Lamar Bethea
Bryan Petroleum Company
Messrs. West and
Sharff
Bethea
William B. Phillips
Bureau of Economic Geology and Technology
The
University of Texas
Fort Worth
Brazos County
Mr. Mally
Buzzard Roost Pond
Congress Resumes After Holidays Recess
Congress reconvened today in Washington after the holiday recess, resuming its legislative sessions and work.
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Congress
Associated Press
Washington
Two Steamers Sunk in Atlantic Distress
Lloyds reports British steamer Heidbrach and Norwegian steamer Fricar sunk. Wrecks noted in London dispatches dated Jan 3, with no survivors confirmed in the brief notice.
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London
Lloyd’s
Heidbrach
Fricar
French Sailing Ship Sunk in North Atlantic
Lloyds reports the sinking of the French sailing ship Aconcagua and the Swedish steamer Goosebridge. The incidents occur amid a string of maritime losses reported from London on January 3.
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London
Lloyd's
Aconcagua
Goosebridge
Ententes' Note Means Refusal to End War
An Overseas News Agency dispatch from Berlin reports the Entente reply to the central powers peace offer as a likely flat refusal. The note reportedly regrets the impact on neutral nations and calls attention to the Entente's mention of national rights despite aims seen as conquering Constantinople and the Straits.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Paris
Havas
Constantinople
Straits
Burglar Fled After Mrs. Borden’s Call
A burglar broke into John Borden’s home in Chicago but fled without opening the jewel case valued at 250000 dollars after Mrs. Borden cried Who’s there. The intruder escaped as darkness fell, leaving the owner unharmed.
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John Borden
Chicago
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Coleview
Walter Armstrong
Tabor
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Topesoi
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Rouvroy
Verdun
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