Death of General Orozco Reported in Rebel Attack
AP dispatches from Alpine Texas dated January 17 report that General Orozco was attacked about one hundred miles south of Alpine by rebels and defended with about forty men. Cattlemen said Orozco captured two Americans at San Carlos Mexico, then released them after marching ten miles. Washington confirms a report of General Orozco's death with no details.
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Alpine
Tex
Orozco
Here
San Carlos
Mexico
General Orozco
Washington
Bliss
Senate panel backs Blair Lee for seat from Maryland
The Senate committee recommended seating Blair Lee a Democrat from Maryland and reported against seating Glass of Alabama who had been appointed by the governor.
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Washington
Senate
Blair Lee
Maryland
Glass
Alabama
Canadian government pays for circulation patents to lure American immigrants
The president of the American Press Association told a senate lobby committee that Canada funds circulation patent schemes to induce Americans to move to Canada.
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Washington
The
American Press Association
Senate
Canada
Weather forecast shows extreme temperatures and storms
The last bulletin predicts a cross continental disturbance from January 19 to 23 followed by a warm wave January 18 to 22 and a cool wave January 21 to 25. Expect unusual weather with great temperature swings, severe storms, rains and snows across the region.
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W. T. Foster
Washington
Weather and political commentary on planetary influence and forecasts
A long forecast discusses Neptune and Mercury style planetary effects on weather from January 17 to 31, noting storms in the East and Pacific flow. It cites orthodox science, contrasts historical Galileo views, and links planetary activity to forecasts of rain and temperature, with remarks on American finance and business moods.
Farmers react to grain and cotton price declines
Farmers rushed corn to markets in December while keeping high quality stock. Elevators report buying bad corn and selling better lots after doctoring, aided by sulphur used to mask quality.
The Dairy Cow in Global Farm Reclamation
The dairy cow emerges as a powerful force in reclaiming abandoned stony farms in New Hampshire and Vermont. From Illinois to the corn belt, dairying expands butter production. Iowa milks 26 cows per square mile, while Australia and New Zealand shift to dairying and global wool decline. English, French, and German farmers prosper on small dairy operations. Brazos County dairymen enjoy steady income year round.
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New Hampshire
Vermont
Illinois
Chicago
Iowa
Australia
New Zealand
England
France
Germany
Brazos County
Arrests in strike disorders clear as four require concealed weapons
Four strikers were arrested in Houghton Michigan on concealed weapons charges clearing the mystery of secret indictments from the grand jury. One more indictment remains sealed and there is no forecast on the Moyer exportation case. Warrant service on defendants beyond the court’s jurisdiction will occur only if they return to Houghton County.
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Houghton, Mich
Moyer
Houghton County
Democrats Block Women Suffrage Measure in House
Washington January 17 The Democrats House Rules Committee refused to report the rule creating a standing committee on women suffrage and blocked investigations into the copper mine and Colorado strikes. Republicans and Progressives favored the investigations.
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Washington
House
Colorado
City Council Proceedings Open Bond and Street Plans
The second adjourned city council meeting reviewed minutes, heard claims for a horse and street repairs, and approved a $12,000 bond issue election for April. A storm sewer and Main street paving pact with interurban interests were arranged, with a five year Mosely street franchise limit and several street openings discussed.
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Harris
Levy
Haswell
Wilson
Daly
Carson and Adams
Marshal Boyett
Smith
Young
Crenshaw
Joe Groginski
Vick and
Gammill
R. M. Nall
J. W. Barron
J. W. Batts
Vick and Levy
L. M. Hewit
Bryan
Central Texas
Mosely Street
Eugene Edge’s Corner
Main Street
Hewit
B. & C. T. Interurban
Alderman Haswell
W. H. O’brien
A. B. Proudfoot
Tabor
First Voters Dance Offers Old and New Style Dances
Brooklyn on January 16 hosts a Men s League event at the Masonic Temple with two ball rooms. Attendees preferring old style dances can relocate to a room dedicated to traditional dances.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Masonic Temple
Y M C A Secretary Addresses Allen Academy Boys
John L. Hunter state Y M C A secretary spoke to Allen Academy students last night in his third visit since the school opened. He described the Kansas City convention led by John R. Mott and used a chart to illustrate the harms of smoking, prompting rapid questions and strong impressions before he boarded the midnight Dallas train.
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John L. Hunter
State Y. M. C. A
Allen Academy
Mr. Hunter
Academy
Hunter
Allen
Kansas City Y. M. C. A
John R. Mott
Dallas
A M College Students Speak and Glee Club Sing at Church
A Sunday evening service at First Methodist Church in Bryan will feature A M students speaking and the Glee Club singing. The event echoes the recent Kansas City Student Volunteer Convention with invited Allen and Baptist academy students and a program of hymns readings solos and talks by campus leaders.
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First Methodist Church
Bryan
Glee Club
Kansas City
Allen and Baptist Academies
A. & M. Glee Club
Max Spicker
C. A. Case
W. P. Martin
Five Thousand
E. P. Cartwright
Watch Word
R. R. Allen
Thaw Bail Denied Yet Deferred in New Hampshire
Concord New Hampshire January 16 The matter of admitting Harry K Thaw to bail will not be decided for several weeks Federal Judge Aldrich announced that the final hearing of extradition and habeas corpus would be held first New Hampshire officials confirmed no bail decision today as Thaw remains in custody
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Concord
N. H
Harry K. Thaw
Aldrich
British submarine A-7 foundered off Plymouth with crew
The British submarine A-7 sank during maneuvers near Plymouth on January 16 with seventeen crew members alive at 6 PM when contact was made with the depot ship Onyx. Grapplers worked to raise the hull as bubbles indicated a puncture.
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Plymouth
England
Onyx
Panama Plan Seeks Permanent Canal Zone Government
The plan for a permanent government in the Panama Canal Zone was sent to President Wilson by Secretary Garrison. It envisions Col. George W. Goethals as the first Governor, with Wilson expected to appoint him.
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George W. Goethall
Washington
Panama Canal Zone
Wilson
Garrison
George W. Goethals
Banks Apply to Join Reserve System in Record Turnout
Washington reports 2300 banks filed legal applications to join the reserve system with about 3000 expected to apply. Treasury Department announced the surge in early 20th century financial reforms.
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Washington
Reserve System
Treasury Department
Solar manifestations scheduled for 1914
The year 1914 will feature four eclipses two solar and two lunar and four Mercury transits across the sun. Houston observers may see only a March moon partial eclipse and a November Mercury transit. The article lists dates and global visibility for all events. Jupiter and Venus positions are noted as the year progresses and several religious calendar dates are provided.
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Houston
United States
South Pacific Ocean
South Pole
North
South America
Europe
Africa
North America
Washington
Asia
Australia
St. John Baptist
St. Swithin’s
St. Andrew
Brazos County Court jury drawn for January term
The first week of the County Court in Brazos County begins Monday January 19 1914. The Jury Commission lists petit jurors for the January term including R. Q. Astin R. E. Blanton J. B. Carroll C. H. Holmes H. H. Newton W. M. Holligan Joe Groginski D. B. Lloyd S. M. Hunter Jack T. Johnson Joe Atkins Be Kac zer.
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County Court of Brazos
Texas
R. Q. Astin
R. E. Blanton
J. B. Carroll
C. H. Holmes
H. H. Newton
W. M. Holligan
Joe Groginski
D. B. Lloyd
Four arrested for vagrancy in county jail sweep
Four men named Ben Jefferson Will Smith Joe Whitehead and Rip Anderson were arrested Wednesday by Constable Baker on vagrancy charges. All pleaded guilty except Anderson whose trial is set for tomorrow. The report notes many workers are employed and commends officers for enforcing laws.
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Ben Jefferson
Will Smith
Joe Whitehead
Rip Anderson
Baker
Anderson
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