Boy Dies After Auto Hit in San Antonio Suburb
Ten year old Robert Barnell of 113 San Francis Avenue died after a delivery truck struck him while he walked to a butcher shop on South Flores Street. He suffered a broken neck four broken ribs and a crushed leg. Driver E Trevino of a downtown furniture company was arrested on careless operation and released on bond. Police plan to rearrest him on another charge. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Texas
Dan
Robert Barnell
George Barnell
San Francis Avenue
Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
South Flores Street
E. Trevino
Ht. Blount
A. Huth
L. Sauer
Nueva Street
Nolan Street
A. V. Limper
A. L. Co. McGruder
Woodlawn Avenue
Belknap Place
San Antonio
Three Recommendations Must Be Carried Out to Hasten War
The Associated Press reports Washington outlines three key moves from Paris War Council delegates led by Col. E. M. House. First, unity of effort between the United States and allied powers across military naval and economic fronts. Second, accelerate the U S shipping program through systematic coordination of resources to shorten the war. Third, dispatch American fighting forces to Europe with minimal delay after training and equipment.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Col. E. M. House
Wilson
United States
Harry
Europe
Indians Attack Train Near Empalme Killing 30
Yaqui Indians derailed and attacked a Southern Pacific of Mexico passenger train 39 miles south of Empalme Sonora. Fifty to seventy five federal soldiers pursued the raiders as the rear car was looted and passengers killed.
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Pueson, Aziz
Dan Qn
Mexico
Empalme
Sonora
Nogales
Pitahaya
Vinson Declines Y M C A France Call
Austin Texas January 2 President R B Vinson of the University will not accept the offer to go to France on a twelve month war service mission for the Y M C A He chooses to stay at his post to help win the war and assist in training many students for military service The university plans broader war work and greater contribution to government programs despite his decision
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Austin
Tex
France
Young Men's Christian Association
University
Wilitation
United States
Boston Store Bone and Rag Buyers Offer Prices
A Boston Store notice invites the public to sell bones and rags for 60 cents per hundred, valid for the next two weeks. Shoppers are asked to bring any quantities available as prices are favorable.
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Boston
M. Gordon
Divorce For Soldiers Asked by Government
The United States Government filed suit at Towson to obtain absolute divorce for two soldiers stationed at Fort Howard, alleging the women duped the men into marriage to collect pensions and monthly payments. The move follows an Internal Council Defense inquiry into government contracts.
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Ional News Service
Baltimore
Mad
United States
Towson
Fort Howard
How Shall We Pay for the War A Constructive Criticism
A Columbia professor critiques the House revenue bill’s war tax plan. He argues taxes alone cannot fund all war costs and cautions against heavy early taxation, citing Treasury estimates, loan options, and Great Britain’s gradual approach to wartime funding. He advocates a substantial but balanced mix of taxes and loans.
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A. Seligman
McVickar
Columbia University
House of Representatives
Strnet
Austin Excellenc e Governor W. Executive Office Report
Fragmented OCR shows a 1917 annual financial statement from the Austin Texas executive office listing department receipts and an unexplained expenditure of 48.04. The readable portion mentions state expenditure figures and appears to document outlays during a show period with unclear context.
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Austin Excellencvernor
Austin
Texas
Pear Governo
Meat shortages and fuel rail actions ripple through London
London faces meat and fish shortages as markets run dry with 2,000 mutton carcasses released from stores but quickly consumed. Marie Corelli and Lady Mabel Gore Langton face penalties under food hoarding rules. Across the Atlantic, officials debate coal delivery to New England, coal terminal labor boosts, locomotive transfers, and potential embargo on nonessential goods to ease congestion and speed supplies.
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Associated Press
London
Smithfield
Marie Corelli
Mabel Gore Langton
Earl Temple
Lady Langton
Miss Corelli
Germans poised for fresh offensive on western front
London Jan 2 Maj Gen P F B Maurice at the War Office said Germany is likely to launch a vigorous offensive on the western front aided by reinforcements from the eastern front. He added American forces are not yet ready to play a major role and warned of rapid but not ruinous losses for both sides if such an attack proceeds.
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Austin
Tex
R. Bl. Autrew
Houston Ice and Brewing Company
Hobby
Otto Wahrmund
San Antonio Brewing Association
Legislative
Texas
Associated Press
London
Western Front
PF. B. Maurice
War Office
Associated Press Today
Maurice
Groun
Plumbers Strike at Base Hospital Camps
Plumbers at Camp Bowie base hospital and three aviation fields have struck for an eight hour day at one dollar per hour, with private work paid at six fifty for eight hours. A meeting Tuesday night preceded the walkout, leaving few Fort Worth workers at the camp. Officials rushed to resolve the dispute as initial pay adjustments were offered for recent hours, but the core demand remains an eight hour day across all sites.
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Fort Worth
B. E. Montrief
Norris Stayton
Rmaster
Stayton
Montrief
Cocked and Boy Forget Rifle Shot
Gonzales Texas January 2 Adison the ten year old son of Mr and Mrs F O Reid of this place accidentally shot himself yesterday He loaded his 9 caliber rifle and while picking it up without knowing it was cocked the hammer fell and the rifle pulled striking his head just above the ear cutting an artery His condition is not serious.
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Gonzales
Tex
Addison
Suspension of Work on Contracts Cuts 2900 Jobs in Bridgeport
Bridgeport Conn Jan 2 1900 The collapse of the former Russian government and its failure to keep contracts for war supplies prompts the Remington Arms and Ammunition Company to discharge 2900 workers tonight. Rifles and bayonets were involved in the contracts.
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Associated Press
Bridgeport
Conn
Remington Arms and Ammunition Company
War News From Italy and West Front In December
British, French and Italian units conducted raiding actions and local advances on the Italian front while a Teuton attempt to cross the Piave River was repelled by Italian fire. The Vienna report said Zenson bridge head was abandoned on Christmas Day. On the Western Front German raids were repelled as Haig reported six German aircraft shot down.
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London
San
Piave
Rome
Crown Prince
Petain
Haig
Solid Coal Trains Ordered Ahead of All Freight
By Associated Press. Washington D C. Jam 2. Solid coal trains were ordered moved eastward ahead of all other freight after conferences between the Director General of Railroads and the rail officials. The directive prioritizes coal shipments over other cargo as rail traffic arrangements are adjusted.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Director General of Railroads
Bolshevik conditions shape Brest-Litovsk talks
International News Service reports a volatile scene in Petrograd as Bolsheviks reject full peace terms while signaling willingness to meet on major issues. They press for evacuation of occupied territories and release of political prisoners, while Germany demands retention of Poland Lithuania and other areas.
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International News Service
London
Petrogr
Brest-Litovsk
Germany
Brest-Litovskied
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