War Nears End as Forces Press Philippines Campaign
Soldier’s letter describes operations around San Jacinto and Manoag Luzon, Lawton and Aguinaldo engagements, capture of government money, rice, and a few casualties. Regiments push along roads, supply issues persist, and morale remains high as talk of return to the states grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacinto
Addy
Licle
Sat Jacinto
Manoag
Jay
Lawton
Luzon
Agulnaldo
Aguinaldo
Isa
Lawson
Wheaton
Fourth Cavalry
Youniyr
Thirteenth Infantry
Meola
Gener
Wharton
Manila
Yan
Dagoopan
Jarre
Ates
Oles
Jeff Boy Pranciann
Huime
Manilia
Texan
Philippine Islands
Completion of Gul Jenn Electric Light Plant Nears
The Gul Jenn Electric Light and Power Company nears completion of a new plant. Superintendent W W Reed reports progress despite obstacles and expects completion in about two months. Boilers are up and a traveling crane is ready. engineers Bradbury and Gessions assist with engine and electrical equipment. The plant will supply lights and power, extending the city's system and reducing consumer costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kileeteric Light
Gul+ Jenn’ Electric Light and Power company
W. W. Reed
N. P. Bradbury
J. J. Gessions
Guard of Honor to Pay Respects for La Porle
A guard of honor formed by members of the Left Hand Wishing club will pay respects at 8:16 this morning for La Porle, per the local brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guard of Honor
Mem
la Porle
Return Trip Plans for Chief Rhard Boyle Party
The party will be escorted back to Houston from Wallisville with a ceremonial return. Herb and Lewis have secured land for the event, and the journey will feature significant pomp and display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhard Boyle
Houston
Wallisville
Herb & Lewis
Land
Local Stage Review of A Son of France at the Theatre
Greston Clarke Adelaide Prince star in A Son of France a new piece praised for company presence but faulted for lack of dramatic action and bright lines. Plot centers on Ciliven Martel Beatrice and evolving love amid revolution era tensions. characters and staging receive mixed critique while the company earns good audience notices. The Melville company to perform Moths and Northern Lights in coming shows with standard price sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greston Clarke
Adelaide Prince
Moana
Stara
France
Clarke
Ciliven Martel
Thig Corouite Ton
Beatrice
Ar.iane
Martel
Duke de Lis
Count de Valmont
Ove
Ahe
Trea
de Valmont
Culeeness Martel
Buch
Ae Tedd
Calla Fello
Heatrice Bens
Gover
Mariel
Davos
Kia
de Lille
Brwide
Deepalrie
Marlel
Biairien
Wirda
Duke de Ville
Mr. Clarke Meta
Mure
Twailor
Fens
Clinds
Metriye
George Th
Parker
Trailie Meats
Stade Cper
Pialdwine Melvilly Company
Telegram for Ate Tie At Temple Held Undelivered
An undelivered Western Union telegram sits at 117 Mate Biel. Other brief items note Joseph Hickey Forres celebrating his fifth birthday with friends on McGowan Avenue. The Rita school club plans dances the coming evening to fund-raise for the chop house Tund. A target serial will be killed Friday evening at Mrs J Car roll’s house on Semuicentrout Avenue by the Ladies Guild of St Mary’s Episcopal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Office
Mate Biel
Tie
Israel Divine
Joseph Hickey Forres
McGowan Avenue
Gue Dreyling
Wil Tie
Rita School Club
Mra J. Carroll
Semuicentrout
iAbercy. Avenue
Ladies Guild of
St. Mary's Epiacopal Oburoh
Shooting Through Window Shatters Calm at 74 San Felipe
A gunman fired through a window at the Nobles family residence on 74 San Felipe Street while they were home on Wednesday night. Mrs Nobles was struck in the chair she occupied but not seriously injured as the assailant fled and remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Nobles
Fealden
San Felipe Street
Amiwuin
Laundry and cleaning offer at 81 Packard and 2 Prairie Ave
An old laundry advertisement promises a half rate on cleaning or dyeing this week. It lists 81 Packard and 2 Prairie Avenue with phone number 302 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packard
Prairie Avenue
Manor Texas News Notes and Local Happenings
Manor Texas locals report Mrs Cardap of Mende visiting daughter Mrs Stephens. Harvey Carroll preaches at Baptist church. A musical at Firestone hall next Friday night to raise funds for an encyclopedia. Charles Anderson of A K Anderson Co to arrive from Kansas City and occupy Bio burg residence Willis returns to Virginia after visiting his father J C Harris. Tuesday Book Club enforces attendance or written excuse to borrow from library. A better message is expected. Mess show and Ed Raney visit Jones City to rotate.
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Vielt ‘Bo
J. C. Harris
Virginia
Mie J. Wassenroh
Aletty Suns
Rk Jester
Pou Vmited
Austin
Menshow
Ed Raney
City
Ean
Hypnotized by Telephone At Turner Hall Event
Four young men were hypnotized by telephone at Turner Hall in Houston Heights during an entertainment by Lawrence Kenner. Telephones connected to receivers were used and subjects were made to blank their minds and believe they felt no pain. Witnesses and participants confirmed the hypnotic state as Kenner and aides demonstrated the effect to an amused audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Hall
Lawrence Kenner
Houston
Southwestern Telephone and Telegraph Company
Houston Heights
Kenner
Mr. Kenner
Personal mentions fill city hotels and streets
A long list records Edwin Waller Quintana and W W Edwards Smithville at the Hutchina and Capitol in the city. Others include Pattick Avally, Coleman La Porte, Penfield from Fort Worth, Moore Angleton banker, Schofield Dallan, Haya Smithville, Noblitt Livingston, Barry Dallas, Slawson Fort Worth, Buchanan Victoria, West Victoria, Ross Cold Syringe, Mrs Chapman, Mrs Goodman Navasota, and many more visiting or staying at the Lawlor and Capitol hotels. The notice ends with university student notes, city visitors, and editorials criticizing The Houston Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Waller
Quintana
W. Edwards
Smithville
Hutchina
Pattick
Avally
P. Coleman
la Porte
Capitol
Penfield
Fort Worth
J. M. Moore
Angleton
J. T. Schofield
Dallan
Robert Haya
Hutolinn
Wilittantd Register
Austin
Lawlor
John J. Warden
Victoria
C. A. Noblitt
Livingston
Mutehins
James B, HI
Capitol Hotel
N. DD
Barry
Dallas
W. B. Slawson
B. Buchanan
Lawlord
West
Mina Nottie Ross
Chapman
Touilore Goodman
Navasotyta
J. Morris
Franklin Avenue
Ming Lula Ranitin
Brenham
Mien Ada Houser
Travis
Spotts
Yonteeday
Miswouri
Ineas
A.cravens
Savera
Monteoutry County
Wintole
Hirdin Oat
New York
Myh B. Sadler
Magnolia Atrews
Bett
RM. Johaton
Mido Halla
Sherman
Oplege
Miss Hallie
de. Stubbs
Phe
University of Nevada
Stubbs
Southern Pacific Company
Cty
Scarlet Fever Stamped Out in San Angelo
San Angelo Texas January 11 the scarlet fever epidemic appears stamped out with no deaths or new cases reported for several days. Physicians credit efforts to prevent spread. Victims include two children of J W Skinner a stockman and Lois Roberts age 11 daughter of HE Roberts both near Velma and the city respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Texas
J. W. Skinger
Dy Atet
Lois
HE. Roberts
Washington Speculations on Gage Ties and Bank Debts
Washington report discusses accusations against Gage tied to National City Bank of New York and the implications for Hanna and Standard Oil. It notes Democratic attacks, unresolved resolutions, and calls for reimbursing funds in political campaigns. Separate dispatch from Sinton, Texas, reports San Patricio County’s harvest prospects, crops, and farm freight concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Star
Gage
National City Bank of New York
Andard Oil Trust
Sinton
Texas
San Patricio County
United States Investigator Recommends Puerto Rico Status Change
Henry K. Carroll special commissioner reports on Puerto Rico after studying its finances society and industry. He recommends extending U S constitution and laws to Puerto Rico and establishing a territorial form of government similar to that in Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry K. Carroll
United States
Muerto Rico
Hin
Commitetlainr Carroll
Oklahoma
County Court Notes in Nacogdoches January Term
Nacogdoches Texas January 16 The county court opens with a light criminal docket and civil business to be taken up next week. The Texas and New Orleans engineering corps is two miles south and expected to reach town tomorrow. E B Cushing Houston East and West Texas railroad superintendent attended the court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nacogdoches
Texas
Texas and New Orleans Engineering Corps Ia
EB. B. Cushing
Houston East and West Texas Railroad
Smallpox Reported in Hyatt Negro Quarters
Two mild cases of smallpox are reported in Hyatt Texas's negro quarters. The illnesses are believed to have originated from Jasper County. The county health officer has been summoned to investigate and arrange for a perplexing response if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyatt
Texas
Jasper County
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The
Philippines
Adgintaat Barrows
Tezas
Vitens
Manor Mattern
Democratic Party
Old Chronicle
Houston Post
C. A. Edwards
Marian
Portland
A. Arnold
John Willacy
Willney
Watertivlon Riisera
Wurellahie
Mathin
Count DE Castellash
Herald
the Figaro
Dreyfus
Paris
Aegk
Figaro
de Castellane
Mafin
Paria
Count de Castellane
Matti
Matin
Bent de Cestellane
Marquis de Castellane
Count Bon? de Castellane
Mos
Count Boni
Count Bont
Anmerica
Count Castellane
Transvaal
Ito
Se Ratier
Puerto Hico
Carroll
Nacomdoches Notes
William L. Foley
Lapus
Children's Riot Union
Ladins
Aldiner
Sailoos Ip
Nottingam
H.o
Seq
Spoo
Dress Goods Department
Donna
Gail
Cambric
Aliesia
Staple Goops
Sc. Cras
Brawa Ihen
Evita
Canton
Travis Street
la Toska
Brussels
Graquele
Nottingham
Boc
Linc
H. M. Schnare
New Land Plows
Bering-Cortes Hardware Co
Prairie and
Milam
L. Lechenger
Hurd
Pillot’s Book Store
Main Stree
Sanitarium
Pilrates Umer
Pew
Glaze & Co
Tim
Mile
Baldwin, Sus Main
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