Greek Queen Sophia summoned as Kaiser dies in Berlin
Rome dispatch from Berlin reports Kaiser’s death expected and his sister Queen Sophia of Greece summoned to his bedside. The Saloniki assault expands with bombardment of British defenses and Struma River bridge blown by French engineers. Montenegrin government plans to evacuate Cetinje as Austrians advance. Austrians move from Cattaro toward Antivar. The Miners Federation of Great Britain votes to oppose military conscription with future actions to be decided.
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London
Sophia
Greece
Rome
Berlin
Associated Press
Teutons
Saloniki
Struma
Demir
Cettinje
Scutaro
Eration of
Great Britain
Commissioners Court Adopts Road, Farm and Club Programs
The Brazos County commissioners court adjourned after a three day session. It fixed highway engineer L. Morrison's salary at 100 dollars monthly starting Jan 1 1916. Eight hundred dollars were allotted for county farm demonstration and 150 for the Girls Canning Club. A Ford car was approved for good roads work. A petition to create a new public road was granted widening it to thirty feet and a bridge on Thompson Creek. Bank bonds for the good roads fund were approved.
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Commissioners’ Court
L. Morrison
A. and M. College
Thompson Creek
First National Bank
First State Bank and Trust Company
Good Roads Bond Fund
City National Bank
Shipped Car of Fine Cattle From Brazos County
A car of twenty three fat cattle shipped from Brazos County reached the Fort Worth market last night. The animals are reported to be in good condition and in prime shape for sale.
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Brazos County
Fort Worth
M. F. Dansby
France to Buy Ships Amid Subsidy Plan
Paris reports France may grant a government subsidy of 160 million francs to ease a ship shortage. The funds would be used to buy steamers from allied or neutral nations to bolster French shipping capacity.
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Paris
France
Allies Attacks Repulsed Near Armentieres
Berlin reports a strong British assault near Armentieres and two French onslaughts in the Champagne district were repulsed by German forces.
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London
Armentires
Champagne
Berlin
Huronian Torpedoed Near Lusitania Vicinity
New York reports the Ley land liner Huronian struck by a torpedo December 20 near the Lusitania wreck area. The vessel was towed to a British port crippled after departing Galveston December 12.
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New York
Bryan Commercial Club Pushes Wagon Yard for Farmers
The Bryan Commercial Club's weekly meeting approved appointing a committee to press the city council for a suitable wagon yard for local farmers. President E J Fountain said a concrete proposition would be submitted. A dinner for Brazos County farmers was also voted for January 15 at the old Moose Hall.
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Bryan Commercial Club
E. J. Fountain
A. M Waldrop
R. S. Webb Sr
J. L. Edge
L. L. McInnis
A. W. Wilkerson
Eugene Edge
John A. Moore
J. T. Maloney
Bryan
H. O. Boatwright
A M. Waldrop
J. D. Martin
Ed Covey
M. H. James
David Reid
J. Tom Smith
Sam B. Wilson
E. W. Cremshaw
B. Zaczer
Phillip Hensarlin
W. R. Sanders
E. F. Parks
Geo. Braydon
W. H. Cole
W. A. Withers
J. M Lawrence
O. P. Hall
Fountain
Brazos County
Moose Hall
Bryan farmers and business leaders plan 1916 supper
East Moselely street plans reveal a large supper to unite Bryan businessmen and Brazos County farmers. Secretary H. L. McKnight oversees arrangements for a two hundred guest dinner to discuss 1916 plans with talks by Colonel Clarence Ousley and W. B. Bizell, among others.
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G. M. Garren
A. and M. College
Robbie Nicol
Bryan High School
Clarence Ousley
College
W. B. Bizell
Elliott
In Memoriam for Mrs. Victor B Hudson by Bryan Woman's Club
The Bryan Woman's Club mourns the death of Mrs. Victor B. Hudson. The notice extols her intellect and kindness, notes her family’s grief, and asks readers to remember her virtues. Signed by M rs M W Sims M rs L L McInnis and M rs Webb Howell.
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Victor B. Hudson
Woman's Club
Bryan
Fire Alarms Triggered by Flue Fires at Two Homes
Two fire alarms reported yesterday afternoon and evening were caused by flue fires. The first at 4 20 p m damaged the roof of Mr Jack Johnsons house. the second at 7 00 p m caused no damage to Mrs Maggie Harriss residence.
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Jack Johnson
Maggie Harris
Mr. Johnson
Emperor William in good health tours Potsdam in relief
Berlin reports that Emperor William, walking in pleasant Potsdam weather, has shed his confinement. The neck boil has healed and he wears his uniform with a high collar left open to ease the tender spot. An official says he is in exceptionally good spirits.
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Berlin
London
William
Potsdam
Gaming cases settled with eleven convictions
Ten of the thirty five defendants charged with gaming pleaded guilty after cases were called Tuesday afternoon. One case went to trial Tuesday and the defendant was convicted, making eleven convictions in total. All were fined one dollar and costs by Justice L. D. McGee. remaining cases were dismissed.
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L. D. McGee
Bryan fire department elects officers for coming year
The Bryan fire department annual meeting elected C. E. Jenkins as chief and J. W. Hamilton as assistant chief Jno Reid as secretary and Rev. C. T. Tally as chaplain Delegates from Companies 1 and 2 attended with J T Lawler named an honorary member Jenkins pledged cooperation of both companies and praised his 31 years with Bryan fire service.
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Jenkins
W. Ruditi
G. M. Brandon
Jeff Cole
Geo. W. Smith
J. W. Hamilton
Company No. 1
Jno. Reid
A. D. Graham
W. J. Christian
H. A. Saunders
N. B. Tucker
Company No. 2
C. £. Jenkins
C. T. Tally
First Methodist Church
Bryan
J. T. Lawler
Co. E. Jenkins
State Fireman's Association
Bryan Fire Department
Two days to shirk worry in Burdette’s kind words
The Belleville Record quotes Rob ert J. Burdette on two carefree days Yesterday and Tomorrow and praises the wisdom of living only in Today. The piece extols Love as the force that redeems past faults and lightens future fears while urging steadfast patience and hope.
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The
Belleville Record
Robert J. Burdette
Mrs J C Scott Dies in Franklin Home
Friends in the city were notified of the death of Mrs J C Scott wife of Judge J C Scott district judge of the district at the family home in Franklin this morning. Funeral arrangements were not learned.
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J. C. Scott
Franklin
The
Eagle
Senate Resolution Urges U S Intervention in Mexico
A Sherman resolution calls for U S and six allied nations to intervene if Carranza fails to protect foreigners, with committee referral in Washington. Amid Mexican bandit killings of Americans, El Paso hosts a mass protest over protection. Names and details of murdered Americans are listed with mining interests noted.
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U. S. Senate
United States
Mexico
Carranza
Els Paso
Washington
Sherman
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Chihuahua
Associated Press
el Paso, Tex
Train held up in Chihuahua prompts American deaths
A telegram from Chihuahua City reports that a train transporting forty Ameri can mining workers including fifteen Americans was halted by Villa bandits on the way to Cusihuiriachic. The shooting is believed to have been conducted by troops under General Jose Rodriguez.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
Jose Rodriguez
Kilometer
Chihuahua
Madera
American Smelting and Refining Company
Chihuahua City
Cusihuiriachic
Pringle A Gridiron Star
Associated Press reports Pringle, California UC footballer in 1897 1898 and 1900, killed by Villa bandits in Chihuahua. The university student was noted as a gridiron standout in early American football history.
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San Francisco
Cal
C. A. Pringle
Villa Bandits
Chihuahua
University of California
Dramatic Theater Shooting Ends in Critical Wounds
Dr S W Hooks a prominent colored physician was shot in the abdomen at the Colonial Theater side door by Will McQueen during a performance. McQueen claimed self defense after a scuffle in which a bystander wrested the pistol from him. Hooks remains in critical condition as McQueen is jailed awaiting further word on the victim’s fate.
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S. W. Hooks
Will McQueen
Colonial Theater
Commerce Building
City Hall
Hooks
McQueen
C. L. Baker
Richardson
Eagle
Opera
Mr. Johnson
Geo. Pierce
Pierce
Baker
Poll Taxes Slow Despite County Effort
Deputy Tax Collector Roy Hudspeth says 680 of over 2000 voters had paid state and county poll taxes by noon. Of 3418 property taxpayers, 940 had paid by midday. Sixteen days remain to pay without penalty, with tax collectors expecting busier days ahead.
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Roy Hudspeth
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Commercial Club
President Commercial Club
Alice
M. W. Sims
L. L. M¢Innis
Webb Howell
Emperor William
Kaiser
Fire Department
C. E. Jenkins
Department
J. C., Scott
Senate
U. S
Ambassador Arredondo
Murray Crossett
San Antonio
C. L. Watson
W. J. Wallace
M. B. Romero
C. M. Evans
Maurice Anderson
R. E. McHatton
E. L. Robinson
R. H. Seamons
Harvey Newman
Coy
Hall, Ratleigh
Hand
Blomb
Blum
Anders
Ousihuirachic Mining Company
Kansas Ciy, Mexico & Orient
Mexico Northwestern
la Junta
el Paso Company
Pringle
W. Hooks
Bryan Hospital
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