British liner Persia torpedoed and sunk near Crete
The British liner Persia, of 7 900 tons, was torpedoed and sunk in the Eastern Mediterranean off Crete while en route from London to Bombay. About 160 aboard, four lifeboats escaped. at least two Americans were passengers including Consul Robert Ney McNeely. Other reported acts include the Gallipoli fighting and strikes in Galicia.
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Persia
Mediterranean
Cording
Robert Ney McNeely
Alexandria
Montreal
Gallipoli
Constantinople
Berlin
Saloniki
Galicia
Associated Presa
Washington
United States
Ancona
Vienna
Germany
Lusitiana
Associated Press
London
Abelia
Welcoming 1916 in Bryan with whistles and bells
In Bryan the old year 1915 was ushered out at midnight with loud noises and celebrations heard miles away. Many residents stayed awake to greet the new year, with Miss Maud Stevenson hosting a lively gathering at her parents' home for games and merriment until the clock chimed in 1916.
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Bryan
Maud Stevenson
J. B. Stevenson
Idleness and Discontent In a Chicago Case
An old blacksmith, retired by his wealthy son to a life of ease in Chicago, sinks into idleness and gloom after months without purpose. Lacking work and with diversions failing, he loses his vital spark and morale as the son forbids a return to the forge.
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Chicago
Metropolis
Idle life vs purposeful work in aging and retirement
The Portland Oregonian essay laments idle ness in old age noting decline after retirement and the lure of luxury must be avoided. It praises daily labor as the source of true happiness, arguing an active life yields rich contentment rather than the dismal ennui of idleness.
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Portland Oregonian
Snow Grips San Bernardino in First Decade-Long Calm
Snow covered San Bernardino California today marking the first accumulation in ten years. Residents saw a rare white scene as flakes blanketed streets and rooftops on December 30.
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Associated Press
San Bernardino
Cal
Laborers 10 Draw Higher Wages in New Year
The wages of 200000 employees in many trades will rise January 1. The aggregate increase is expected to total millions. Machinists, milliners, waiters and mechanics are among those affected.
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Associated Press
New York
Short Course On Road Building At A and M College
A two week course for road overseers and experienced workers will run January 12 to 25 at the A and M College. Instruction covers level and transit use, drainage fundamentals, and machinery, under K. L. Morrison and the civil and highway engineering staff. No fees charged. dorm rooms $1 weekly. meals $4 weekly. Open to men 21 and older with no entrance requirements.
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A. & M. College
A. and M. College
K. L. Morrison
Morrison
Wilson Proves Birthday on Fifty Ninth Birthday
On his fifty ninth birthday President Wilson spent hours reading congratulatory telegrams, enjoyed a long snowbound drive, and shared a quiet dinner with Mrs. Wilson. Secretary Lansing sent a letter outlining international affairs, notably Austria's submarine warfare, while Mrs. Wilson baked an almond sponge cake with candy roses and tulips bearing birthday wishes.
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Associated Press
Hot Springs
Wilson
Lansing
Austria
Gen Jacob Coxey Would Be Senator
Columbus Ohio December 30 General Jacob Coxey of Massillon Ohio who led the army of the commonwealth to Washington in 1894 outlined plans for his campaign as an independent candidate for United States senator from Ohio to succeed Senator Pomerene He would run on a platform demanding Congress authorize one billion dollars in legal tender currency with half for a merchant marine and half for naval equipment or coast defenses.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Jacob
Coxey
Massillon
Army of the Commonwealth
Washington
United States
Pomerene
Congress
War scarred city resumes old ways in Semlin
In Semlin Hungary on December 31 civilians return to normal routines as shells have faded. Soldiers remain and occasional prisoner columns pass through streets but otherwise life appears routine amid widespread destruction and ruins.
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Semlin
Hungary
Associated Press
Weather Record for Brazos County in 1915
The Brazos County precipitation total for 1915 reached 40.39 inches from John Daly Jr. data. Notable events include a local storm on January 31, frost on April 3, a May 8 low of 52, a hot August 6–7 at 104, and a August 17 gulf storm with 28.65 barometer and 70 mph winds.
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Brazos County
John Daly Jr
The Farmers Club and the Marketing Problem
A Progressive Farmer editorial argues profitable marketing requires cooperative effort among farmers. It advocates local unions or clubs for immediate action on welfare issues, noting farmers should not wait for special meetings to address new problems.
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General Farmers’ Club
Willard Fulton match 15 off in New Orleans
Willard and Fulton match in New Orleans was declared off after a conference led by Tom Jones and promoter Tommy Burns. Burns pressed for Fulton to win an elimination bout before facing Willard, while Jones opposed facing any foe other than the champion. Moran and Andrews offered Willard other bouts as alternatives.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Jess Willard
Fred Fulton
Minnesota
Tom Jones
Willard
Tommy Burns
Dominick Tortorich
Burns
Ike Dorgan
Frank Moran
Pittsburg
Moran
Jones
Fulton
Burns and Tortorich
Test Well A Failure Sinks Oil Dreams in Texas
Reports from Round Lake Oil and Gas Company describe a Burleson County test well that yielded water instead of oil. Drillers could not ease off due to strong pressure, making an oil well infeasible. Depth reached 1,880 feet.
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Round Lake Oil and Gas Company
Burleson County
Light Poles Ordered For Main Street Installment
Mayor W W Harris received a Western Electric Canton Ohio letter confirming the order for fifty one light poles to be installed on Main Street. The poles are being prepared for shipment and the city requests routing details. They are expected to arrive in Bryan within two weeks.
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W. W. Harris
Western Electric
Canton
Ohio
Main Street
Bryan
Burns Speaks on Cotton Seed Meal as Hog Feed at Kansas Meeting
John C. Burns professor of animal husbandry at the A and M College addressed the American Society for Animal Production on cotton seed meal as hog feed. The annual meeting was held at Manhattan Kansas A and M College December 22 to 25. L B Burk of the Texas college animal husbandry staff also attended.
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John C. Burns
A. and M. College
American Society For Animal Production
Manhattan
Kan
Kansas A. and M. College
Burns
L. B. Burk
Texas College Animal Husbandry
Germany Bars Americans From Travel Without Citizenship Proof
Washington reports Americans in Vienna face detention as German consuls refuse to stamp passports for travel in the empire. Ambassador Penfield cites protests to Berlin and Vienna and seeks modification to allow U S citizens to return home, or be exempt if born or naturalized.
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Holland
Nee
Vienna
Stovall
Berne
Berlin
Germany
Associated Press
Washington
Board of Agriculture and Mechanical College Directors Session
Fort Worth Texas December 31. The Agricultural and Mechanical College reports a more prosperous condition with diligent students and harmony among board, faculty, and students. Directors discuss hospital and dairy barn projects funded at 50 000 and 10 000 dollars, with Judge John I. Guion presiding and several directors present. He cites legislation and Governor Ferguson support as keys to financial stability and notes land purchase on long time notes aiding farmers in Runnels County. The session includes bids from contractors and remarks on land ownership improving farmer prosperity.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Agricultural and Mechanical College
John I. Guion
Ballinger
Westbrook Hotel
Guion
Ferguson
John L Guion
L. J. Hart
San Antonio
Ike Ashburn
College Station
T. E. Battle
Marlin
A. V. Davidson
Cuero
E. H. Austin
Bryan
J. R. Rubena
Fayettville
H. A. Breihan
Bartlett
W. A. Miller Jr
Amarillo
W. B. Bizzell
J. Sheb Williams
Paris
Texas
Runnels County
Runnels
Stolen check found in overcoat linked to Rohde burglary
City Marshal Conlee found an overcoat at Eden gin with a lodged check payable to Henry Rohde in a pocket. The coat and other items were taken from the Rohde home during a burglary the previous night. Police theorize the burglar donned the coat and left the check behind.
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Conlee
Eden Gin
Henry Rohde
Rohde
Galveston Port Trade Surges to 226 Million in 1930
The Galveston port reported total imports and exports for the year at nearly 226 million dollars, marking an increase of about 24 million over the previous year.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
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Bombay
Robert Ney McNelley
Aden
Arabia
North Carolina
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Peninsular and Oriental Company of London
Consul McNeely
Charles H. Grant
Boston
Edward Pose
Denver, Colo
Montenegro
California
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Belgrade
Kalemegdan
Gypsy Island
Avala
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