Civil Service Proposed for Texas State Employees
Austin Jan 5 All state employees and attaches would come under civil service rules if a bill by state labor commissioner C W Woodman becomes law The measure would implement civil service examinations similar to those of the federal government It faces opposition but Woodman says objections are met and the bill could reduce patronage in state offices
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
C. W. Woodman
Woodman
Pennsylvanian crude oil hits near five-year target at market open
Pennsylvania crude oil rose ten cents to 2.95 per barrel at the opening today in Pittsburgh as producers chase a longstanding price goal. Four other grades gained five cents.
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Pittsburgh
Byjassociated Press
Pennsylvania
Railroad notes how u S army pam phlet and freight embargo hit railroads
A Rock Island pamphlet on Uncle Sam’s army is issued with army photos. Major railroads announce an indefinite embargo on eastbound freight from Chicago on Illinois Indiana lines except perishables and livestock due to eastbound congestion. Perishables and livestock exempt. Other items note bond maturities and stock rights, terminal plans, and rail material reallocations for wartime France.
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Uncle Sam
California
Gig&t Northern
Northern Pacific
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Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis & Omaha
Chicago
Eastern
Woman May Serve Compensation Board
Mrs Fran Ell a former legislator announces she was offered appointment to the federal compensation board by Labor Secretary Wilson and is considering serving on the board. Local reports note the nomination would place her among federal labor officials in Washington.
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Lgislature
Ry of
Labor
Wilson
Federal Compensation Board
Ces C
State
Butler Black Fatally Shot in Bryan House Affray
The first Bryan shooting of 1917 occurred last night in a house west of Isons Park. Clarence Sloan, a 1-year-old boy, shot Butler Black in the chest with a Colt .45, the bullet exiting the back. Black is seriously wounded. Sloan surrendered at the county jail after the incident, citing family troubles and his sister's mistreatment.
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Bryan
Isons’ Park
Clarence Sloan
Butler
Sloan
Black
Mrs. Alice Buchanan Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. Alice Register Buchanan, wife of Commissioner C. A. Buchanan, died at 11:30 AM at the family home after a long illness. Born October 24, 1877 in Sabine County Texas, she was 39. Survived by her husband, son Maxie, mother Mrs. M. Register, and sister Mrs. D. C. Brown. Funeral at the family home Saturday at 4:30 PM with city cemetery interment.
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Alice Register Buchanan
C. A. Buchanan
D. C. Brown
Houston
28Rd Street
College Avenue
Wise and Otherwise The Quixote Barbour Exchange
A collection of aphorisms and quips featuring Dom Quixote Barbour Waterman and a Chinese saying on impatience. The dialogue touches on warmth exercise dancing and a horse’s appetite with a tongue in cheek tone.
Reg Reg 10 Defect Passes Senate In London Dispatch
Berlin newspaper says publication of German peace terms would be useless due to British and French press stance. French senate resolution demands retreat from territory before peace. Verdun front reports artillery action near Douaumont and Vaux with other sectors quiet. Greek government and king agree to reject certain entente note reparations amid Athens fighting.
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London
Berlin
Anzieger
Amsterdam
France
Athens
Russian Bridge Head Pierced and Towns Taken in War Update
Berlin reports the Russian bridge head before Bralia was pierced yesterday by German forces. Four Romanian towns captured and 1,400 prisoners taken. North of Friedrichstadt Russians attacked German positions this morning and the battle continues. Four Russian assaults near Dvinsk were repulsed.
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Bralia
Friederichstadt
Dvinsk
New York Observes Peace Efforts While Fashion Roars
In New York on January 5 the note to neutral powers backs church peace week with Federal Council endorsement expected from foreign representatives. Meanwhile Fifth Avenue showcases bunny ear hats and novel auto lighting, as city life mixes fashion, theater, and public concerns amid rising urban poverty and emphasis on skilled drivers for fire equipment.
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Churches
Poent
Powe
Federal Council of the Churches In America
Greek steamer Simpiros sunk by submarine
A coroner dispatch from Spain reports the Greek steamship Simpiros has been sunk by a submarine near Paris on January 5. Twelve crew members were saved.
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Paris
Simpiros
Coronna
Spain
Europe News and Views: War Mail Food Policy and Russia
London reports heavy Christmas mail from the trenches with money orders and battle souvenirs. daily mail volume nears 1,200,000 letters and 12,000 parcels. German and Russian war aims are analyzed, noting Russia wants Constantinople and large Turkish territory, while labor and socialist forces threaten diplomacy.
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London
England
Modern garage to be erected on 25th street in Bryan
Announcement says H W Moehlman awarded the contract to build a modern automobile garage on his 25th street lot beside Eugene Edge and D D White. The 90 by 115 foot structure, with glass front and fireproof steel ceiling, aims for March 15 completion and will connect to White's building creating a 132 by 115 foot combined facility. paving of 25th street planned to improve access.
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25Th Street
Eugene Edge
D. D. White
Bryan Athletic Club
Washington
Moehlman
Bryan
Houston
Dallas
The
Eagle
Nature Lover David Grayson in American Magazine
The January American Magazine recounts David Grayson's nature adventure. He describes beech leaves in full, wild blackberries ready to bloom, and pine fragrance while reflecting on facing judgment and embracing all people.
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Nature
Tom
Jim
Jonathan
Walt
Butler Black Succumbs After Shooting Incident
Butler Black, shot last Thursday by Clarence Sloan, died last night. His 16 year old son-in-law faces murder charges as the examining trial proceeds before Justice W. W. Gainer with County Attorney Bethea and Hud son and Hudson handling the defense.
Child Works Toward Football Chance After Exams
A Washington Star exchange notes a parent valuing sports as education. The dialog highlights a son hoping for football opportunity only after passing exams, underscoring schoolwork as the path to athletic chances.
Christmas Week Counterfeit Check Forger Named
New York reports that counterfeit traveler's checks of $200 drawn on the Canadian Bank of Commerce are connected to a man known as Christmas Keough. The suspect, arrested in a St. Louis hotel as A J Padget, is accused of passing $2,000 in December and is linked to forgeries totaling over $75,000 nationwide.
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Associated Press
New York
American Bankers’ Association
St. Louis
A. J. Padget
Keough
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Toronto
Paget
Democratic Inaugural Reception Planned in Utah
Salt Lake City Utah January 5. De State custom Governors Sinman Bamberger announced tonight a truly Democratic inaugural reception in place of a formal ball. No invitations issued. Every person in the state asked to be present and have a nice time.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Sinman Bamberger
January Weather Records Set by City Bureau
The first four days of January averaged 71 degrees, the highest for the period since the city weather bureau’s establishment. January averages 53 degrees with a high of 79 on New Year’s Day and precipitation at .21 inches.
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Houston Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
New School For Marlin
Marlin Texas January 5 The contract for a fireproof high school building has been let to J C Joplin rothers of Houston The bid was 43000 The new site will be near the present building in the northeast part of the city Upon completion Marlin school property for white children will total 175000 The building will be ready for service at the next school session
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Marlin
Texas
J. C. Joplin Rothers
Houston
Casseune
Man Run Down in Street Collision on Main and 25th
Frank Watson, a white man, was struck by an auto in an afternoon incident at Main and 25th streets. A colored man named Jack Bradley is charged with reckless driving. Watson sustained painful but non life threatening injuries to head and body.
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Jack Rabbit
Avenue
Frank Watson
Main
25Th Streets
Jack Bradley
Coast Bradley
Watson
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