Netherlands Seeks Inquiry After Consul Post Dispute
The Portuguese demand to withdraw exequatur for Dutch consul Herr Post prompted Netherlands officials to request a full inquiry. A three month investigation was proposed, with Post traveling to Europe for verification, as tensions between the two nations remained unsettled amid a broader Pekin incident and later Franco German commentary.
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Netherlands
Portugal
W. H. Debafort
Lisbon
Baron von Hekeren
Portigal
Herr Post
Herr Fost
Lieben
Europe
Post
Hagie
Count van Eslandt
Americans in Mexico Report From Diaz Visit and Trade Talks
President Diaz reports cordial relations with the United States during four years of governance and cites ongoing reciprocal trade progress. Visitors include Siew Fascett and a New York party aiding Mexican capital in mineral and railway ventures. Interior pages mention heavy talon crop losses across the country with potential large value to crops if recurring yearly.
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Fascett
Party of
New York
Hampeny
Mexico, Cuernavaca and
Pacifa Railway
Caphtelista
Diaz
Mexico
Wien Eiuendos
Preserva Peice
United States
Dine Sive
Repubis
Marien
Incident closure report on Waeldervee Chaffee incident
The German foreign office states the Waeldervee Chaffee incident is closed. Field Marshal Von Waldernee transmitted a briefing noting a letter from General Chatiee in a rough tone.
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Waldersee
General Chaffee
T Hen
von Wallersee
Washington
War Department
Pekin
von Waldersee
Walderaoe
Chaffee
United States
Pokin
Conger
Rertin
Geran Foreign Office
Waeldervee-Chaffes
von Waldernee
Chatiee
von Waldergee
Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promises Healthful Blood
Advertisements claim Hood’s Sarsaparilla purifies the water of life at its source and cleanses the blood, with testimonials from N. J. Leighty of Booth Kansas and Hrs. Rayner of Fall River Wass. Another reader, John Work of Cochracton Pa, endorses spring medicine use for fatigue.
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Hood
N. J. Leighty
Booth
Kansas
Rayner
Kellogg Street
Fall River
Wass
John Work
Cochracton
Robbery Attempt Shocks Lake Olearies Market Area
A suspect entered the Newhouse Brothers meat market from the rear, clashing a meat cleaver and rob attempt ended as the intruder escaped rearward before recapture. Local officials reported on the incident amid a day of community notices and city business.
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Lake Olearies
Ageero
Newhouse Brothers
Orange City Council Inducts New Aldermen
The Orange city council met in regular session and canvassed the vote of the recent special election. Aldermen J. D. Butler and K. A. Mitchell were inducted into office, Butler joining the Aen committee and Mitchell the street committee.
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Orange
Texas
J. D. Butler
K. A. Mitchell
Butler
Aen
Mitchel
Senate Aims for Action on Shim Euhaldy Pill Before Holiday
Senator Haona pushes for prompt approval of the pill ahead of holidays as Republican leaders fear reduced war revenues may delay action. Rivers and harbors committee discussed Great Lakes and Mississippi River canal plans. executive sessions filled yesterday. House reviews war tax bill and forms committees to probe Cadet hosting at West Point.
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Haona
Great Lakes
Cadet
Booral West Point
Telegraphers and railroad men clash over operations and delays
A debate erupts as telegraphers accuse the railroad of mismanaging the network while the company defends its procedures and pace. A wreck is reported near Olathe Kansas and Kentucky inaugurates governor C W Berkham. Secretary Wilson denies a cotton crop report leak.
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Wreckle
Olathe
Kan
W. Berkham
Kentucky
Wilson
Dutch Government Refuses Arbitration Move in British South African Issue
The Dutch government declines to pursue arbitration between Great Britain and the South African se publica. The House of Commons votes 16,000,000 pounds to fund continued fighting. Negotiations with Chinese authorities are expected to begin soon.
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Great Britain
House of Commons
Unclear Market Update on Stock Demand
Fragmentary report notes strong stock demand and wide distribution with unclear numbers and context. No identifiable persons or organizations are mentioned.
Funeral for J. W. Johnson Draws Local Fraternal Nearly
Bryan area reports show a large funeral for J. W. Johnson held this afternoon under Brazos Union Lodge A F and A M with Keighta Pythian and United Confederate Veterans present. Businesses closed during the hour, and attendees included Masons and veterans from nearby communities.
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J. W. Johnson
Ari
Brazes
Union Lodge
A. F
A. M
Keighta
Pythian
J. B. Robertson
United Confederate Veterans
Tharlon N. Williamson
Calvert
B. J. Lloyd
Marine Hopital Corps
J. Bain
Gainceville
Bain
M. Parker
Mike Derdon
Palestine
MaeVeigh
Woolfe & Co
Chicago
Pew
Not Guilty in Gafford Murder Case Ends Key Alabama Trial
John Gafford is acquitted of murdering Frances Lloyd known as Rufus Sandera after a lengthy Alabama case. He had been sentenced to death at the first trial, then life, with reversals and a venue change before his discharge after today’s verdict.
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Montgomery
Ala
John Gafford
Frances Fr. Lloyd
Alabama
Gafford
Lloyd
Rufus Sandera
Supreme Court
Butler County
Montgomery County
Will
Angel
Williama
Lincoln Ava
Cortland
BO. Pausons
Notary
Leak in Cotton Report Sparks Demand for Investigation
New Orleans December 11 Special report says Procuinent Woeimaley of the New Orleans cotton exchange wired Secretary Wilson demanding an investigation of a bank report before its release. Secretary Wriven replied with a firm denial of any leak. Oscar Gaining Strength. Lividia December VI czar’s physician reports the czar is recovering on a normal course with improving appetite strength and stable temperature and pulse.
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Change
Wilson
Bureau
Wriven
Oscar
Lividia
Oliver's Music House Plans Southw Headquarters Move
Oliver's Music House announces a major expansion to establish a Southw Houston or Dallas based headquarters for Miz and other leading pianos. W B Oliver will supervise daily operations with Peg and Oliver in charge of Houston branch. Pianos offered at factory cost with delivery and sale starting in January at Pexes Avenue.
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Dallas
W. RB. Oliver
Peg
Ane Oliver
Houston
Pexes Avenue
F. F. and V. Festival Day Two Showed Progress
The second day of the F. F. and V. Festival reported wide participation and success in events including a South Texan poultry exhibit. Major Janes Contreras death noted. Captain James A. Baler returned from New York sharing status of the Rich project. Federation of Woman's Club advisory board met. Texas Woman's Free association executive board to convene Friday. The largest rice irrigation plant contract in U S history awarded to Houston.
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Janes Contreras
James A. Baler
New York
Federation of Woman's Club
Texas Woman's Frees Association
Houston
Beckham Inaugurated Governor Vows Subordination of State Guard
Governor J C W Beckham was inaugurated to serve the remaining term after the Goebel race. He pledged a clean administration, urged steady civilian control of the State Guard, and backed Kentucky industrial development. The ceremony included a grave decoration for the late Governor Goebel and a large public procession in Frankfort.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
J. C. W. Heeckham
William Goebel
William &. Taylor
Btate
Duckworth Club
Cincionsti
Dn Line
Capitol
Goebel
Beckham
Wit
Iam Goethe
Simaels
Former First National bank teller charged in grand jury
New York December 11 United States grand jury indicted Cornelite L Alvord Jr former note teller of the First National Bank on embezzlement four counts totaling 3600000 from the institution. The case proceeded as federal charges were filed in court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cornelite L. Alvord, Jr
First National Bank of
City
United States Grand
Sloan Turned Down Again at Oak by English Jockeys
San Francisco December 11 reports T H Wil Laite Jr, president of the California Jockey Club, confirmed that jockey Sloan will be refused to ride by English jockeys and will not be permitted to ride at Oak.
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Sloan
San Francisco
T. H. Wil
Laite, Jr
California Jockey Club
Arefusad
Fey
Oakand
Belmont Serio only TH
It is reported that August Belmont the banker is ill at Hempstead country heat near New York. The brief dispatch notes Belmont in fragile condition with illness affecting his health and schedule.
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Belmont Serio
New York
August Belmont
Meriusly I
Psas
Hempstead
Washington Red Cross aids Galveston homeless relief
The Washington auxiliary to the National Red Cross sent funds to John Sealy, Galveston relief committee chair, for shelter for the homeless. A further £1000 will be sent soon as contributions arrive from all parts of the United States.
Cotton Pickers Offered Record Wages in Davlson
Cotton pickers in Davlson Texas received offers of 1.50 per 190 pounds today, the highest price ever paid. lokalen parties compete for labor as demand surges.
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Davlson
Texas
Railroad paid passenger tax to comptroller in Texas
The Tera Central railroad paid the Texas comptroller 824.43 dollars as passenger tax on 32449.09 dollars during the quarter ending September 30.
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Avello
Texas
Tera Central Railroad
Supreme Court Dismisses Contempt Proceedings in Columbus
The Supreme Court today dismissed the contempt proceedings against Standard Oil Company in Columbus Ohio. The ruling clears the case from the docket as of December 11, with the matter related to the alleged contempt action noted in court records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Mupreme
Agan
War costs spur debate on race conflict in Parliament
In London the House of Commons debated a £48 million army appropriation as war supplies keep rising. Sir William Broderick argued for continued military aid while Sir William Harcourt and Henry Campbell-Bannerman urged reconciliation with resigned volunteers possibly returning home. Timothy Healy denounced the war as a “conflict of races” amid calls for easing debt and ending hostilities.
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London
House of Commons
William St. John Broderick
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Broderick
Lord Kitchener
Timothy Healy
Bra
Henry Laboubhers
South
At- Tita
Michael Hicks-Beach
House of Commons approves £16 million for three more months of war
In London on December 12 the House of Commons voted sixteen million pounds to carry on the war for three more months. The debate was cautious about hopeful expectations and the session grew listless as ministers defended the funding.
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London
House of Commons
Teoberce
Broderick
Battle Proceeds as Telegraph Lines Fail
London December 11 The Evening Standard says the clash between General Knox and General Dewet continues with ground shifting constantly. No firm details reach London due to telegraphic disruption. War Office remains reticent but hints at possible renewed British success near Dewet.
Buried on Sea Dead Return On U S Transport Hanvook
The Hanvook sails from Manila to Nagasaki carrying 30 wounded and dead servicemen. Corporal Victor J. Linlermena is moved from the hospital ship to the transport. Several soldiers died on the voyage, including Thomas Kincaid and John W. Haley. The vessel Grant carried 950 bodies toward the voyage’s end.
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San Francisco
Cal
United States
Hanvook
Manila
Nagasaki
Saga
Maat
Victor J. Linlermena
Teird Arillery
Mtelief
Gu Che
Nagewaki
Tea Alck Solalera Diud
Hiram Bo William
Relef
John Valentige
Forty-firth
Thomas Kincaid
James Keen
John F. Morton
A. K. Clausen
John H. Dennis
Morriu R. Roberts
John W. Haley
Thoman J. Morgan
Glauson
Blhacock
Honolulu
Guam
Thomas and Grant
Grant
Railroad Brotherhoods Meet in Pueblo on Telegraph Operators Strike
Representatives of several railroad brotherhoods met in Pueblo Colorado on December 11 to consider actions in support of the striking telegraph operators. Delegations were appointed as committees to present resolutions to their brotherhoods for decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
Colo
Mix Railroad Brotherhoods
Industrial Association Aims to Boost Southern Industry
Special to The Post from New Orleans Washington December 11 reports the Southern Industrial Association planning to reorganize under a new name to push industrial development. Secretary Thompson travels to Hitaville Alabama then returns to coordinate press briefs and a permanent regional office to guide state and municipal memberships.
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New Orleans
New Crluutia
Somuern Todustrial Association
New Neine
Porte Reid
Thompsonte Willl
Sieture
Willeb
Neanda Clation
Anouiitg
Powdenlrail
South
Mets
Secret Proceedings on Hay Pauncefote Treaty Ratification
Washington December 11 Senator Beveridge asked for information on the ratification effort of the Hay Pauncefote treaty. He questioned whether it prevented U S territorial acquisitions in Central America and if ratification by many nations could be modified without all signatories consent. He also raised a query about hostile nations and related allied arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanhington
Beveridge
United States
Central Americas
Lils
CaWthon's Fashion Event Promises Bundled Deals
CaWthon's offers an old fashioned well and new fashion suit selection for visitors to Houston. The store advertises mood-site extras and overcoats priced at 10, 12.50, and 315 with fleece lined jersey weave wear at 1.00.
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Houston
Debate Over Canal and Treaty Provisions Sparks Senate Talk
Senators discuss the May Pay treaty and the possibility of acquiring a South American nation or Hawaii. Critics argue about canal control and whether fortifications require a Teller amendment, with opposition to the amendment voiced.
Fire destroys Oakville hotel outbuilding this morning
Fire at Oakville Texas damaged the Bartlet hotel complex outbuildings. The blaze occurred this morning with about 209 dollars in losses and no insurance. nearby water supply prevented greater damage affecting an estimated four thousand dollars of property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Texas
Bartlet
Steyns the Cue and Works of the Coll Laxative Bromo-Quinie Tablets
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a patent for a laxative tablet labeled Bromo-Quinie with claims of quick relief and no cure. Readable elements mention Steyns brand and a one day onset, with references to dosage language in par 9 and page 2.
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Steyns
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French Foreign Office
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China
Hla
Foreign Office
Fradee
Ding
Mexico City
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Hreakinat
Lake Cuanles
Opera Houwe
J. Sheldon Toomer
Numa Jondy
Opera
Denver
Eollier
Athens
Lake Charles
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Anwna
Tle
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Ida Knapp
W. J. Athena
W. F Athens
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Apull
Esther Athens
Felton
Harry
Ryan Lyon
DeArmand Knapp
Paul A. Somparrac
Wy. H. Cline
Isaac Doane
Iowa
Rose Hatrick
Doane
Manchester
George M. Black
A. Lingan
H. B. Lingan
W. J. Gow
Beaumont
A. EF. Bulloch
W. L. McDonald
Durango
Golo
George Coke
Hongign
le Smith
San Antonio
Cetua
John Sotmes
San Antoni
H. Levingston
Griffith
Wan Aluihormed
FE. M. Davie
Emmett Burton
Cycle Academy
Adme
JW. Parker
Southern Pacgic
Hox
Vsual
Orange News Notes
Washmington
Congress
Grayson County
Tyler
Trinity University
Fort Worth
Eagie Lake Rice Irrigation Company
Central Pellet Committee
Galvestoh
Baptist Board
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Cotten
Bryan Aries
Bryan
Secretary of Agriculture
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Oliver
GOV
State Guard
Alvord
Kattle
General Knox
General Dewet Con
War Office
Dewet
Williams
the Industrial Association
Proceerdings
Senate
K. H. Cawthon & CO
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Hatters
Murnieherr
Tate
S14
Main
Rice Hotel
Louisiana
Jackson St. and
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Llep
Lecgo Aald
Meson
Hawaii
Lodge
Foreign Committee
Ledge
Britain
Teller
J. Newton Hathaway
Aio Alane Plaza
Antonio
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