Woman shoots man in court over baby claim
In Corsicana Texas Alma Morgan fired a 38 caliber pistol at Allen Godley in a courtroom injuring him in the neck as he stood near the district judge's bench. Godley, accused of seduction, was awaiting trial. Morgan said she had stood all she could and was taken into custody with no charges yet filed. Godley remains in a sanitarium in serious condition.
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Corsicana
Tex
Allen Godley
Alma Morgan
Godley
Miss Morgan
Allen
Honored General Stoddard Invited to London Templar Banquet
General Henry Bates Stoddard, past grand master of the Knights Templar of America, has received an invitation to attend a grand Templar banquet in London on December 10. The invitation comes from the grand master of the Grand Priory of England.
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Henry Bates Stoddard
Knights Templar of
America
Great Templar
London
Grand Priory of
England
Death of J. J. Scasta After Wagon Accident Near Wheelock
J. J. Scasta, a well known Bohemian resident of Brazos County, died at his home near Wheelock last night at 11 o’clock from injuries after falling from his wagon at 6 o’clock yesterday afternoon. The wagon wheels passed over him causing internal injuries. a physician arrived promptly but could not save him. Further details of the accident were not available.
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J. J. Scasta
Brazos County
Wheelock
Posethe
Local farmer dies after accident in Brazos County
The 52 year old farmer from near Bryan and Wheelock, Brazos County, died after a prolonged unconscious state following an accident. He leaves a wife and nine children all residents of Brazos County. The funeral was held at his home and he was buried in Wheelock Cemetery.
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Brazos County
Bryan
Wheelock
Wheelock Cemetery
Kansas Tornado Leveys Big Toll
Six are dead and at least fifty injured after a violent wind and rain storm tore through Central Kansas last night. Communication was cut, hindering casualty reports. the fatalities were found today, including two in Great Bend, two in Larned, one in Seyba, and one in Derby. The storm also impacted Nebraska, South Dakota and Iowa with lighter damage.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Kansas
Great Bend
Larned
Seyba
Derby
Nebraska
South Dakota
Iowa
Attempted Hold Up on West Lamar Street
Fred Charis reported two men attempted a robbery on West Lamar Street but fled. Police found three suspects with pockets full of rocks and held them, then released them due to lack of evidence.
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Fred Charis
Lamar Street
C. L. Baker
Myers Hanged at Fort Worth for Railway Officials Murder
C A Myers was hanged in Fort Worth for the murder of A W Montague, superintendent of terminals for the Texas and Pacific Railway. His body dangled after a prior suicide attempt with a glass shard and a long legal fight over sanity and clemency.
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C. A. Myers
Fort Worth
Associated Press
Tex
A. W. Montague
Myers
Texas & Pacific Railway Company
Montague
Tulsa
Okla
Fairmead Creamery grows market support and prices
By October end Fairmead Creamery marks six months of operation with a 2 percent rise in cream payments over September and over fifty patrons contributing, while milk fat payments reach 30 cents per pound. The Commercial Club backs the venture as farmers expand dairying and local grocers, hotels, and families buy its butter and ice cream.
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Fairmead Creamery
Bryan
Commercial Club
Haiti Senate Approves Treaty With United States
The Haitian Senate has approved the treaty providing for a virtual American protectorate over Haiti. The pact will be sent to the U S Senate for approval in the coming winter session.
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United States
Haiti
United States Senate
Washington
State Department
Serbian Fronts See Mixed Results In Balkan War
The Serbian situation worsens in the North while the South near Krivolak sees four Bulgarian assaults repulsed with heavy losses. French and British forces engage, railways fall to Serbia, and Veles is reportedly recaptured. Greece contemplates mobilization and a new entente loan to boost friendly ties.
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Associated Press
London
Krivolak
Nish
Veles
Serbia
Athens
Rome
Greece
British Cruiser Sinks Two German Submarines
An Algiers dispatch reports a British cruiser sunk two German submarines in the Straits of Gibraltar during naval operations. The action underscores ongoing Allied efforts in the Mediterranean theater.
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Associated Press
London
Straits of Gibraltar
Algiers
Italian Steamer Ancona Sunk by Austrian Sub
Two lifeboats from the Italian steamer Ancona with fifty four crew members reached Cape Bon near Tunis after the vessel was sunk by an Austrian submarine in the Mediterranean. Some crew were injured and 324 survivors are reported from 642 aboard. Americans may have been aboard. Submarine action prompted heavy loss reports.
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London
Cape Bon
Tunis
Mediterranean
Beeland Searched by British Cruiser in Mexican Port
Washington reports the American steamer Beeland was forcibly searched by a British cruiser at Progreso Mexico last week. The cruiser now lies outside the harbor, and the incident is viewed as a violation of Mexican neutrality and overreach by the British commander.
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Washington
Progreso
Mexico
Commissioners court in session reviews county reports
The regular quarterly term of the commissioners court meets with Judge Maloney presiding and Commissioners Hamilton Easters and Atkins present. Officials' quarterly reports have been received and are under examination. The court also considers fixing ex officio salaries of county officers, to be decided before adjournment.
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Commissioners’ Court
Maloney
Hamilton
Easters
Atkins
Awaited details on Ancona sinking
Washington officials await definite information on the sinking of the Ancona. Early reports suggest a probable loss of American lives. If Americans perished, the United States may seek Austria’s disavowal, reparation, and assurances against repetition.
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Washington
Ancona
United States
Austria
Americans on Board on Ancona Line Ships Near Italy
Ancona agents report strong likelihood that American passengers were aboard the vessels. Curent concern centers on steamers Europa Caserta and Cretic from New York now nearing Italy and not yet heard from.
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New York
Ancona
Europa
Caserta
Cretic
Italy
British torpedo boat destroyed in Eastern Mediterranean
London Nov 10 Associated Press reports the British torpedo boat destroyer Lous was wrecked in the Eastern Mediterranean. All crew were saved.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyds
Lous
Mediterranean
Asquith Outlines Anglo French War Council Plan
In the House of Commons Premier Asquith foreshadowed a joint Anglo French war council with French and British ministers. He expressed hope Russia and Italy would join. He planned a war credit vote of 2 billion dollars.
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Associated Press
London
Asquith
House of Commons
Russia
Italy
British Steamers Clan McCalister Moorma and Californian Sunk
Three British steamships the Clan McCalister Moorma and Californian have been sunk in wartime action. Details are withheld by authorities.
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Associated Press
London
Clan McCalister
Moorma
Neutrals to Hold Peace Conference
David Starr Jordan, head of the International Peace Congress, told President Wilson a quasi-official meeting of neutral nations would likely be held before Christmas at a neutral European capital to cooperate with others. He delivered a Peace Conference resolution urging Wilson to call the conference. Holland Sweden Denmark Switzerland and Spain would participate. Jordan did not reveal Wilson’s reply.
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Associated Press
Washington
David Starr Jordan
International Peace Congress
Wilson
Holland
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland
Spain
Jordan
Frost Over Panhandle Kills Overnight
A killing frost swept the Texas Panhandle and southwestern Oklahoma last night, with Childress reporting the chill on November 12. The freeze threatened crops and chilled temperatures across the region.
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Panhandle
Associated Press
Childress
Tex
Texas Panhandle
Oklahoma
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