Texas Flood Refugees Cling to Trees as Lifesavers Rally
Relief crews rushed to rescue marooned Texans as floods sweep through Bryan and other towns. Henry Martin of the International and Great Northern railway drowned attempting a rescue at Vatley Junction. Drownings reported total 33 with $5 million in property damage. 20 more feared dead. Lifesaving crews from Galveston and Houston began boat rescues, with 20 boats in use at Navasota to bring people to high ground. A train of provisions and blankets was sent to Kosarek for 190 refugees. Dozens clung to trees for more than a day amid rising waters.
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Texas
Henry Martin
International and Great Nothern Railway
Vatley Junction
Lfe
Galveston
Houston
Navasota
Iyan
Kosarek
Colorado 5 Buried Under Fall of Snow
Special to The American Denver reports isolation across Colorado as snow depths reach 44 inches with forecasts of 18 more inches. Government forecasters warn of continued storm as rail and streetcar traffic halt and motor travel ceases statewide.
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Colorado
Denver
Rocky Mountains
Colorado Springs
Trinidad
Canyon City
Cripple Creek
Victor
Grand Junction
Senator Objects To Talk Program Delays Currency Bill Action
The Senate halted action on the currency bill as two hours of talk filled the chamber. Senator Bacon denies any plan to curb debate while Senator Williams rebukes Republicans and decries restricting Senate members from a free, full hearing.
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Washington
Senate
Bacon
Williams
United States
Asquith Sets Stage With Ulster Accord Basis
London December 5 The royal proclamation bans arms imports into Ireland aiming at Ulster where resistance to home rule has grown. Premier Asquith accepts Carson suggested principles for a basis of agreement to avoid humiliation for Ulster and prevent ultimate separation from Great Britain.
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London
Ireland
Ulster
Asquith
Edward Carson
Great Britain
Spells Scout With Two Ts and Judge Grants 30 Days Jail
In Columbus Daniel Ayres, a Black man accused of stealing a salt and a coat, appears in court after a note found by Daniel Lovens links the case. The judge orders thirty days in jail after Ayres misspells scout with two Ts when the pen and paper test is read aloud.
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Daniel Ayres
Daniel Lovens
Lovens
Ayres
Ayres Hd
French envoy slain in Mexican rebel assault
News from Mexico City reports the French consular representative in Monterey was killed during a rebel attack. The article notes concerns over safety for foreign residents as the American Smelting and Refining Company plans to close smelting plants near Monterey, risking riots after mass layoffs.
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Mexico City
Monterey
American Smelting and Refining Company
Huerta
Federal District
Alberto Quiroz
Belen
Mexican
Chamber of Deputies
Hint of U S Move in Mexico Sparks Diplomatic Inquiries
Washington reports guarded inquiries from European governments at the state department about possible early termination of Mexico’s present conditions and relief for foreign interests. Officials say no change in U S policy, while unofficial talk cites Constitutionalist gains and growing control of more than half the country.
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Washington
State Department
Mexico
Villa Enters City Hailed as Victor
A Chihuahua dispatch reports General Villa entered El Paso hailed with wild enthusiasm as he leads his army toward Mexico City. General Carranza, moving from Hermosillo, is expected to join Villa within days and take civil authority before the march resumes next week.
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Chihuahua
Villa
Carranza
Hermosillo
Mexico City
Chihuahua City
Pancho Villa
President Wilson Suffering From Grip Declares Bed Rest
Washington reports President Wilson has grip with nasal throat cold. His physician orders bed rest again and cancellations of engagements. Secretary Tumulty says a light fever persists but treatment is effective and he may be out in a few days.
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Washington
Wilson
Tumulty
Adirondacks
Cox completes purchase of Shubert shareholdings in theater deal
George B. Cox arrived in New York to finalize his acquisition of the Untermeyer and Freedman interests in the Shubert theatrical enterprises. He paid 600000 for stock and 600000 for bonds, consolidating his holdings with Marcus Loew and Keith. he said no relocation to New York is necessary and he will keep visiting periodically.
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New York
George B. Cox
Cincinnati
Samuel Untermeyer
Andrew Freedman
Shubert Theatrical Enterprises
Cox
Shubert Ptdatrical Company
Untermeyer
Freedman
Shuberts
Shubert Theatrical Company
Ubermeyer-Freedman
Eli
Marcus Loew
Keith
Moosers Rapped in G. O. P. Love Feast
New York dispatch reports a Republican caucus of 50 assemblymen elect became highly charged after open conference. Chairman Barnes’ followers steered the session, opposing two resolutions. one mocked Barnes’ speaker bid and another urged better ties with the Independents in a bitter, Parliamentary show of friction.
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New York
G. O. P. Folk
Barnes
Bill Barnes
46 Perish As Swedish Ship Founders Off Norway
Forty six lives are reported lost when the Swedish steamship Malmberbgett foundered off Bodø Norway. The vessel was reported in distress earlier today and weather conditions were cited as a contributing factor in the disaster.
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Stockholm
Malmberbgett
Bodo
Norway
Consider Plan to Take Over Depot Franchise
Special to The American New York December Little Mary Pickford, famed for early cinema, returns to film in a leading stage role in A Good Little Devil. After many offers from legitimate managers, she declines to honor her first love of movies. She rose to fame as a star yet was once kept anonymous by her former company. Business Men's Club committee recommends surrender of Grant will study the proposal by the company.
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New York
Dec
Mary” Pickford
Moving Pictures
United States
Tress
Ork
Business Men's Club
fa''Counscil Chamber
Bleekman
Chamber ‘of Commerce
Bleckman
Businens Men's Club
Tok
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Housing Plan Praise At National Housing Convention Banquet
About 425 Cincinnatians attended the National Housing Association’s third annual convention banquet at the Business Men's Club. Former President Taft, Yale law professor, praised housing efforts and urged practical progress, warning against impractical schemes and stressing public sentiment to back legislation.
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National Housing Association
Business Men's Club
William de Taft
Yale
Taft
America
Dean Ww. PL Rogers
Unsettled Weekend Weather Across Regions
The forecast calls for unsettled conditions in Cincinnati and vicinity with rain Saturday and no clear temperature change. Ohio and Indiana expect unsettled conditions with local rain, Kentucky sees local rain Saturday, and the western area including Virginia remains unsettled with rain likely.
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Vicinity
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
West
Virginia
Free lunch abolished by Cincinnati saloon owners vote
Hamilton County Liquor League members voted to abolish free lunch in Cincinnati saloons effective Monday. About 300 saloons affected as dues rise to fund full-time officials. office to open on Ninth Street near Richelieu Cafe. Leaders named include William F. Biddle and Louis Rinkenberger. other Cincinnati associations plan similar action.
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Hamilton, County Liquor League
Cincinnati
Liquor League
A. E. Duttie
Dayton
Ohio State Liquor Association
Duttie
Columbus
State License Commission
League
Ninth Street
Plum
Richelieu
Louis Rinkenberger
William F. Biddle
Louis G. Johnen
L. A. Thilly
Ben. Weber
Edward Biedinger
Canal
Central
Turner Hall
The
Five Volo Women Guilty of Hiding Woman Rider on Rail
Special to The American from Waukegan Illinois reports five Volo women were found guilty of riding Mrs John Richardson the wife of a leading village merchant out of town on a rail. The defendants are Mrs Ann Stadtfield Mrs Jack Raymond Mrs Emma Stadtfield Mrs Chris Sabel and Mrs Alma Wal-Sereiet. Kate Wagner was acquitted after beating a pail with a large spoon. Penalty is six months in jail or a $200 fine.
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Waukegan
Ill
Volo
John Richardson
Ann Stadtfield
Jack Raymond
Emma Stadtfield
Chris. Sabel
Alma Wal— Sereiet
Kate Wagner
Ladies’ Aid Society
Dupuy Rejects Premiership Offer as Delcasse Seeks War Ministry
Paris dispatch says Premier designate John Dupuy declined President Poincare's offer to form a cabinet. Delcasse, ambassador to Russia, arrived from St. Petersburg and said he would not become premier but would accept the war ministry.
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Paris
John’ Dupuy
Poincare
M.theophile Delcasse
Russia
St. Petersburg
War Ministry
Boy Injured by Car in Wenner Street Incident
A seven year old boy, Charles Stearns Jr., of Wenner Street near Eastern Avenue, was struck by a Delta Avenue car in the afternoon. He suffered cuts and bruises to the head and was taken home by neighbors who witnessed the accident after the motorist stopped the vehicle promptly.
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Charles Stearns, Jr
Wenner Street
Eastern Avenue
Wenner
Legality Questioned Over Cincinnati Depot Franchise
At a public hearing the Steam Railroad Committee discussed revoking the Breckman White franchise for a union depot. A two week delay was set to study Bleekman’s surrender proposal and possible transfer to the Business Men's Club, with council and civic groups weighing legality and impact.
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John E. Breckman
Archibald White
Edwards
Men's Club
I Committee
Regan
Blackman
Breekman
T Business Men's Club
Bleekman
Wigould
Union Depot
Terminal Companie Wens
Bleekman and White
Business Men's Club
Bleekman-White
railtoa@ nanging
Cincinnati
Dioskiia
Life of the Child Questioned by Police Report
Witnesses said the life of the child was saved. Police later found that four other children with Stearna at the time had been misreported as anne.
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Stearna
Anne
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