Russians and Teutons in Death Struggle
Desperate fighting is reported by the war office in the valley leading into Northern Rumania. The Teutons stormed defenses near Kassino and Suhit z valleys. Von Mackensen's troops captured the Romanian town of Galensa and more than 5,400 prisoners. In the Russo-Galician front near the Gulf of Riga Russian attacks were repulsed. Women armed with rifles are replacing guards on rail bridges in Thessaly after Greek troop withdrawals.
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Berlin
War Office
Rumania
Teutonics
Kassino
Suhitz
von Mackensen
Galenska
Greece
Athens
Thessaly
Germany quotes Ambassador Gerard as Guardian notes
London dispatch from January reports the Manchester Guardian quoting Ambassador Gerard as saying Germany will respond to the latest diplomatic moves. The quote signals potential shifts in Berlin's posture and raises questions about its next steps in the crisis.
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London
The
Manchester Guardian
Gerard Ng
Germany
Speeders Targeted as City Roads Tighten Enforcement
City officials vow to curb speeding after repeated violations on College and Caldwell avenues. City Marshal Conlee announces fines will rise with arrests likely if motorists persist, noting three complaints filed and speeders warned on residential streets.
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Daily Eagle
College Avenue
Dallas Street
Washington Avenue
24Th
Caldwell Street
Barney Olfield
College Road
26Th Street
Conlee
Cotton Ginned Before Jan First At 11 Million Bales
The Census Bureau announced today that cotton ginned prior to January 1 amounted to 11,045,225 running bales, including 188,052 round bales and 113,359 sea island bales. This figure is reported by Associated Press from Washington January 9.
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Sociated Press
Washin
Sea Island
Census Bureau
Ultimatum to Greece Demands 48 Hours for Compliance
Paris dispatch reports entente ministers delivered an ultimatum to the Greek government requiring compliance within 48 hours with demands drawn by France Great Britain and Russia on December 21. This follows reports of Allied concerns over neutrality and tensions in the region.
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Paris
Greece
France
Great Britain
Russia
Lawson Loaded For Big Game
Thomas W. Lawson of Boston known for Frenzied Finance promised the House rules committee he would name a cabinet official a U S senator and New York brokers in a stock manipulation partnership if the inquiry is expanded. He refused to cite names now and was excused briefly during a committee recess.
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Associated Press
Washington
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
House Rules Committee
United Sta
New York
Congress
Rules Committee
Lawson
Fire Company Meeting Allocates Funds to Auto Chemical Truck
Protection Engine Company No. 1 held its regular monthly meeting at the fire station with President O. E. Saunders presiding. A letter from Sam B. Wilson announced a $178.50 donation for the department. A motion passed to divide the money between companies but allocate Company 1’s share to Company 2 for the auto chemical fire truck. New by laws were read for the third time and adopted.
Buffalo Bill Declines Amid Illness
News notes Buffalo Bill William F. Cody is gradually weakening as doctors forecast his end within twenty four hours. The report cites aging and illness in the famed showman who helped shape the frontier era.
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Pressenient Cole
Buffalo Bill
Lobellows Leave Grocery and Farming Trade
N Lobellow retires from running a Parsons Street grocery after years in business. His father L Lob, a Bryan Street merchant, moves from the stall his son vacated to continue trading in the same building.
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N. Lobellow
Parsons
L. Lob
Bryan Street
Texas Legislature Opens with Closely Fought Party Lines
Austin reporters describe the January opening of the Thirty-fifth Texas Legislature with House Speaker candidates from Dallas Wise county and San Jancinto. Senate elects officers including president pro tem John M. Henderson. A challenge to seating Senator George W. Dayton is raised over residency. Prohibitionists Henderson and Fuller win key posts.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
House
Senate
Churchill Bartlett
J. A. Florer
Dallas
R. F. Spencer
Wise County
C. O. Fuller
San Jancinto
W. P. Hobby
Reading
Henderson and Fuller
MecNealus
George W. Moore
Cooke County
George W. Dayton
John M. Henderson
Automobile Register Adds Two More Local Cars
The autogroble register kept by County H. G. Ferguson lists two added vehicles: 464 Wylie Higgs from Bryan a Dodge and 465 Doc Brazwell from Bryan a Ford.
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H. G. Ferguson
Wylie Higgs
Bryan
Dodge
Doc Brazwell
Ford
Small to hang for wife murder in Ossipee
Frederick L. Small was sentenced in Ossipee New Hampshire to be hanged January 15 1918 for the murder of his wife.
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Associated Press
Ossipee, N. H
Frederick L. Small
Texas board on health stats signals excess male births
In Austin on January 9, Dr. Collins reports the Texas state board of health will soon send its annual vital statistics to the governor. Secretary W A Davis notes that boy babies outnumber girls across Texas and the nation, prompting questions about addressing the excess males.
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Austin
Texas
Collins
State Board of Heat
Wng
W. A. Davis
United States
International fili Contests Taxes Across Texas Counties
Reports to the Texas Comptroller show tax collectors in about 30 counties along the International and Great Northern are refusing to accept payments of taxes for the company unless taxes on intangible assets are included. The company contends the state has credited it with about 8 million dollars in intangible assets it does not possess, and officials have instructed collectors to require intangible tax as part of the payment.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Comptroller’s Department
International & Great Northern
State Tax Board
Bids Rejected For A and M Buildings In Texas
Bids for a veterinary science building and a power plant at A and M College totaling 125000 and a domestic science building at Prairie View Normal for 50000 were opened in Austin. The process halted due to unspecified reasons with attendees including Guion Bailinger president L J Hart T E Battle A B Davidson J R Rubena W A Miller Jr J Sheb Williams Ike Ashburn and Dr W B Bizzell.
Buffalo Bill Dies After Illness in Denver
Colonel William F Cody known as Buffalo Bill dies at 12 05 in Denver after a period of illness. He earned fame as a leading scout plainsman and Indian fighter and spent years promoting Wild West shows and exhibitions.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
W. F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Cody
Wild West Order
Lloyd Lockridge Chosen Texas Elector for Washington Trip
Lloyd Lockridge of Austin was selected by 20 Texas Democratic electors to carry the state's vote to the electoral college in Washington. He won on the second ballot with 11 votes to Pat O'Keefe's 9, leaving O'Keefe disappointed amid shifts away from the original Wilson man stance.
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Austin
Texas
Lloyd Lockridge
Washington
Pat O'Keefe
Dallas
Lockridge
O'Keefe
Wilson
Pat
Seven Thousand Bales of Cotton Torpedoes
New Orleans reports the British steamer Alexander torpedoed and near sinking with seven thousand bales of cotton aboard. A telegraph from the New York office confirms the casualty and cargo. Rain hampers Franco-Belgian front operations as war offices announce ongoing weather impact. Athens says current Venezelas influence extends and a reply to the entente ultimatum will be given today.
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New Orleans
Alexer
Nd Line
New York
Alexander
Berlin
Athens
Venezelas
Russians Repulsed on Northern Romanian Front
Berlin reports counter attacks by the Russians yesterday along the Northern Romanian front were repulsed with heavy losses. The Teutonics gained a footing on the left bank of the Dunai area. Northern end of the Russo-Galician front was also described as active with renewed fighting.
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Berlin
Gov Ferguson Withdraws Suit Against Morris in Texas
Austin Texas January 10 The suit filed by Governor Ferguson against C H Morris for 50000 damages over campaign charges last summer will be withdrawn according to a statement Tuesday night The governor said I have agreed to withdraw my suit against him.
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Austin
Texas
Ferguson
C. H. Morris
Morris
Texas Execu
Leak Investigation Suspended After Brief Session
Washington reports a brief session ends with the committee suspending the leak investigation. The Wood resolution is expected to be adversely reported to the house. R W Bolling, President Wilson's brother in law, denies involvement. Ticket service tapes produced no valuable evidence.
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Washington
House
R. W. Bolling
Wilson
Thaw News From Pennsylvania Dispatch
Thaw arrived in Pennsylvania from Philadelphia in an automobile and left for Scranton as police continued to hunt for associates linked to the assault case involving Harry Thaw and his bodyguard. Oliver Brewer of New York, a friend, said to possess Thaw papers. Brewer reported in Scranton that arrest efforts focus on Thaw’s circle.
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Ed Press
Harry K
Ederick Gump
Develnder
Thaw
Case
Oliver Brewer Uthan
New York
Brewer
Assoc New York
Entente Replies to Wilson Note Approved by All Governments
London copy says the entente reply to President Wilson's note has been approved by all entente governments and will be delivered in Paris. The document runs about 1500 words and outlines joint positions on current war aims and peace prospects.
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Son
London
I C
Entente
Wilson
Paris
Rural Education Al Campaign At Tabor High School
A public meeting at Tabor High School drew pupils, patrons, and neighbors to discuss a rural education campaign. Prof J D Blackwell of A and M College spoke on Diversified Farming for the South, while County Superintendent W L Powers urged widespread community participation. Edge and Wellborn schools are scheduled for follow up talks with Prof M L Hayes and Powers outlining high school roles and school improvement.
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Tabor High School
Edge
J. D. Blackwell
A. and
M. College
South
W. L. Powers
Brazos County
State University
County Farm Demonstration Agent
Co. L. Benson
M. L. Hayes
Real Estate Transfers Record of Two Assignments
Peter Bonangi Jr transfers tract land in John Austin league to Dominick An gona for 3500 dollars. Sam R Dunn and wife Jessie Dunn transfer 100 acres in the Thomas H Barron league to John Seasta for 4800 dollars.
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Peter Bonangi Jr
Dominick Angona
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Gulf of Riga
Thensus Bureau
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Jan
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Hobby
Pie
AuTomoggee Register
WFE
A&m. Buildings
Lloyd Lochridge
Gallacian
Charlies H. Morris
U. S
Harry K. Thaw
Pennsylvania
Straudsburg
Philadelphai
Scranston
Rural Educational Campaign
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