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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1911
Page
1
A garbled Hearne Democrat fragment surveys oddities from politics to crime, science to fashion. It mentions Mexican piano purchases, a Chicago cleric’s tale, a Parisian forecast of breeches, and whimsical quips about comets, insurance, and portable wireless phones, among scattered opinions and jokes.
Anglo American boxer Jack Slim trains Kaiser Wilhelm II's sons in boxing at Potsdam. Oscar, a sturdy 165 pound youth, shows speed and spirit, while the Kaiserin worries about heart strain. Slim recalls travel to Wildwerk Potsdam and lively scenes as royal family members observe and joke in English.
Sam Hildreth, American trainer returning on the Lusitania with Mrs Hildreth and Carroll Shilling, disputed claims he was refused a license to train in England. He said no license was refused since he did not apply, only visited to observe. He plans to return midwinter and may ship horses later, noting French rules restrict entry to bred horses and jumpers only in France.
Basketball promises a boom as leagues form on every hand and interest grows. Lovers of the sport anticipate it becoming the leading indoor pastime during the cold weather.
Chicago club president Charles Murphy is reported eager to acquire Nap Rucker the Brooklyn slurve artist and would consider offering several Ubieako players in exchange.
Orval Overalls arm shows improvement in a strong pitching performance against the All Sacramento team for Cy Moreing's Stockton outlaws. He struck out seventeen, allowed eight hits, and won 4 to 1, with a late run saved by Eddie Carrigan.
The first selection for the year’s all American group of college club athletes in New York was announced last night. The team includes notable players from several prominent clubs with strong season showings and anticipated postseason impact.
A collage of sport gossip notes mentions fewer football fatalities this season, quarrels over rules reforms at Harvard and Yale, and jokes about Ty Cable and Honus Wagner. It also notes Yale’s football profits around eighty thousand dollars, questions costs of running teams, and reports on minor league salaries and baseball lineage amid a chaotic, humorous tone.
Washington reports General Hernando Reyes, alleged rebel leader, under DOJ surveillance near Galeana Nuevo Leon. He remains out on $10,000 bail and is indicted in Laredo for neutrality violations. Madero's government optimistic but wary of Reyes consolidating rebel forces. Districts near Galeana are difficult terrain, complicating any assault by federal troops. Two federal victories over Reglasias occurred Sunday at Tixtlacan and Sandoval, with Colonel Rojas advancing on Deloras.
Census Bulletin No. 113 estimates 14.5 million bales of American cotton could be used by mills under normal conditions. World active spindles rose from 106.68 million in 1900 to 137.79 million in 1911, with 32.11 million more spindles in eleven years, while 3.01 million spindles were inactive globally in 1911. World cotton consumption for year ending August 31, 1911 reached 19.013 million bales, up from 18.821 million in 1910 and 19.297 million in 1909, with note that many noncommercial consumptions are uncounted.
Work began Thursday on a new street car system for which a franchise was granted to Sam A. Robertson of San Benito some time ago, marking progress on the Brownsville project.
A reflective admonition urges immediate kindness to a loved one and forgiveness before death. It warns that delaying mercy allows opportunity to vanish as the heart may be wounded. The voice echoes Carlyle’s emphasis on tempering vengeance with compassion.
Sagebrush and Cactus Cal discuss the arrival of the Overland mall, noting airship transport and a delayed breeze. The comedic dialogue hints at an upcoming delivery reaching the area, with local chatter and timing remaining uncertain.
In St Petersburg, Ambassador Guild informed Russia that the 1832 treaty between the United States and Russia would be abrogated on January 1, 1913. The Russian government expressed no objection and acknowledged receipt in a December note, while officials note Taft’s action may boost his standing at home.
The Istory of India marks a historic crowning as George V and Queen Mary are proclaimed emperor and empress in Delhi. Delhi will replace Calcutta as the capital. a state durbar, banquet, and reception conclude the day with 4000 notables in attendance. The transfer costs about 25 million dollars, and a new city site will be built over two to three years.
United States Bureau of Animal Industry reports over 50 million animals inspected in the past fiscal year and more than 1,000,000 carcasses condemned as unfit. Tuberculosis caused most condemnations. Prohibited preservatives and coloring matter were not used in inspected establishments.
Colonel Cedi A Lyon of Sherman sells a large Mexico ranch to D J Woodward of San Antonio for a profit of 28000 dollars. The property, formerly owned by the Majeros and later by Colonel J N Marshal, lies near Bagle Pass across the river and close to colonization lands opened by General Treving.
Texas Governor announces seventeen Christmas pardons, far fewer than Thanksgiving clemencies, and plans to focus on urgent, memorable cases ahead. Fancy culinary and culinary ancient references appear tangential, with archaic discussion of raised meat pies and delicate dishes.
A local theater notes a lively program featuring musical comedy amid crowded evenings. Patrons expect humor and song, with emphasis on accessible entertainment and community charm.
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