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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1906
Page
1
Austin Water and Light Lease Proposal Sees City Vote
City Council introduces ordinance to lease the water and light plant to William F. Ellis of Stamford and associates for fifty years. Lessees to operate the dam project and provide water and power at city rates, with annual payments of 56,000 for ten years and 70,000 thereafter, property return after term for 500,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gete
Austin
Tex
William F. Ellis
Stamford
City of
Increased Pay Notices Across Multiple Plants
Notices from Louisville and Nashville Railroad Joliet United States Steel Pepperill Manufacturing and Pacific and Everett Mills report wage increases. The L N Railroad raises shopmen about four percent effective December 1 affecting about two thousand workers. Steel Pollet mills announce January 1 raises for 5,000 employees with ten cent daily gain for common laborers. Pepperill Manufacturing plans about a percent rise affecting around 3,000 workers. Pacific and Everett Mills post raises for 600 and 1,200 employees respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Petro
Jollet
United States Steel Corporation
Biddeford
Maine
Pepperill Manufacturing Company
Lawrence
Mass
Pacific Mills
Everett
Senate considers amendment to permit small stills
Senator Hansbrough introduces a measure to let the Internal Revenue Commissioner authorize arrangements for distilling small quantities without a separate warehouse. The amendment aims to allow individuals or farmer groups to install agricultural stills similar to successful German setups. Col. J. C. P. Whitehead was injured after being clipped by a vehicle in Dallas courthouse area on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hansbrough
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Germany
Col
J. C. P. Whitehead
Dallas
Prohibition Majority Reported In Johnson County
Cleburne Texas December 19 Johnson County went dry again by a 719 vote margin with a few minor boxes outstanding The county would have been dry for three years The Cleburne anti majority stood at 64 the smallest ever reported in this city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleburne
Texas
Johnson County
Senate Passes Numerous Minor Bills Including Loan to Jamestown Ficposition
The Senate spent nearly four hours reviewing unobjected items and approved many minor bills. Among them is a government loan of 1,000,000 to the Jamestown Ficposition Company and a study on the condition of women and child workers across industrial, social, moral, educational, and physical aspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Jamestown Ficposition Company
Texas Company to Build Tulsa Port Arthur Pipe Line
The Texas Company and Guffey Pipe Line Plan a Tulsa to Port Arthur pipeline. Survey work is under way in Indian Territory with crews in Texas and near Red Fork. The route will be mapped within sixty days if no delays occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
I. T
Texas Company
Port Arthur
Indian Territory
Surveyas Company
Red Ms Company
Tank Farm
Ted Fork
Texas
Report on Epiliptic colony patients for year ending 1906
Dr John Preston superintendent presents the annual Epiliptic colony report for the fiscal year ending August 1 1906. Total patients 243: 185 males and 58 females. Comparison shows last year total 235 with 137 males and 58 females.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
John Preston
Postal deficit claim cites $10 million annual saving
Washington report says changing mail weight calculations could save ten million dollars yearly. The error stems from using seventy eight as the daily divisor instead of ninety, excluding twelve Sundays since 1873, causing overpayments to railroads and a 16 percent excess. Rep. Murdock urges reform, House Postoffice Committee to act soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Murdock
Straus Sworn In as Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Oscar Straus of New York is inducted as secretary of the department of commerce and labor following a Roosevelt cabinet reorganization. The ceremony occurred in the secretary’s office, with oath administered by Frank H. Larned, chief clerk of the bureau of immigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oscar Straus
New York
Department of Commerce and Labor
Roosevelt
Department
Mr. Straus
Frank H. Larned
Bureau of Immigration
Train wreck near Waterport claims three lives
Three men are dead and three are injured after Texas and Pacific passenger train No. 51 was derailed by wreckers at Waterport, thirty two miles west of New Orleans. The engine turned turtle and mail and baggage cars piled on top of it, while other cars stayed on the track. It marks the third derailment attempt on the same train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Texas and Pacific
Waterport
Here
Mrs Taft Donates Land and Funds for Nueces Valley Railroad
Mrs. Williams H Taft wife of the Secretary of War gives 5000 dollars and 26000 acres to the Nueces Valley Railroad promoters. The line from Artesia on the International and Great Northern to Carrizo Springs in Dimmit County will be built. Taft owns the Catarina ranch of 200000 acres through which the road will pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Williamsh. Taft
Secretary of War
Grace Lanham and Edward C Connor wedding at Executive Mansion
The wedding of Grace Lanham and Edward Cowan Connor will be held at the Executive Mansion on January 1 1967 from 9 to 11 PM. Gov and Mrs Lanham issued wedding cards for the events. The ceremony precedes a large reception, the first in the historic mansion in many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Fire destroys Standard Box Company plant in Baton Rouge
A fire at the Standard Box Company plant in Baton Rouge Louisiana burned Sunday causing about 80000 dollars in damages. The origin of the blaze is unknown and under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Box Company
Baton Rouge
Coal Prospects Reported in Lamar County at De Port
A prospecting party visited De Port in southwest Lamar County and reported a strong vein of coal in two localities. Experienced coal miners corroborate the findings and a development effort will be undertaken soon to explore the claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar County
Clarksville
Deport
Galveston Cotton Receipts Hit 2 Million Bales
Galveston Texas reports Monday cotton receipts surpassing 2 million bales marking a new record for exports. The record beats the port’s own prior mark set January 26, 1904, with the 2,000,000 bale milestone reached during the 1905 06 season on February 14 and equaled by the next season March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Love and Peeler to open Austin campaign HQ
Representatives Love of Dallan and Peeler of Travis announce plans to open headquarters in Austin on January 4 after securing apartments at the same hotel. The Capitol area moves toward a speaker bid as the next House debates strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
Dallan
Peeler
Travis
House of Representatives
Austin
Water's Edge Commerce Jurisdiction Ends In Question
A terse note indicates that the Commerce Commission asserts jurisdiction ends at the water's edge leaving questions about regulatory reach unresolved.
Argument of Ship Men Clarifies Water's Edge Jurisdiction
Washington hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission debated whether the commission can regulate ocean freight to nonadjacent foreign ports. Steamship executives contended that federal power ends at the water's edge for shipments to foreign ports, a question never previously decided. Key advocates included H. A. S. Franklin of International Mercantile Co. and William G. Choate of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
H. A. S. Franklin
International Mercantile Co
William G. Choate
New York
Commission
Ultimatum to Vatican on Duty of Church Amid War Threat
The premier states the church must avoid war and fulfill its duties, urging restraint and dialogue to prevent conflict. He calls on Vatican authorities to uphold peace and prevent escalation of tensions in the region.
Clemenceau Expels Papal Envoy Amid Church State Clash
Paris. Premier Clemenceau, amid tumultuous applause, urged the Vatican to accept the law separating church and state or face further action. He cited Montagnini’s complicity in inciting rebellion and announced stricter measures as foreign interference from Rome was deemed unacceptable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsignor
Montagnini
France
Clemenceau
Paris
Rome
Shah of Persia Near Death After Heart Failure
Teheran Persia reports the shah’s condition has worsened with heart failure. Physicians’ consultation indicates the monarch cannot live more than five days, with only his closest associates likely to be present at court as Parliament remains largely indifferent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teheran
Persia
Interstate Commerce Commission Appeals to Railroads
The Interstate Commerce Commission telegrammed presidents of Great Northern Northern Pacific Minneapolis St. Paul Sault Ste Marie Chicago Northwestern Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Chicago Burlington Quincy urging immediate action to relieve car shortages and coal_delivery delays that leave households freezing in the Northwest. Chairman Martin A. Knapp directs railroads to meet the needs of those dependent on their services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Northwest
Martin A. Knapp
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Minneapolis, St. Paul
Sault Ste Marie
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Burlington & Quincy
Richard Points The Way Out
Paris reports an official communication from Cardinal Richard, archbishop of Paris, stating lay declarations on worship are not disobedience if aimed at avoiding disturbances. It acknowledges lay rights without infringing the hierarchy, while the Vatican forbids clergy from certain legal formalities. The church will continue to resist state submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Richard
Vatican
Unknown vessel wrecked off Cape Flattery
A special message from Seattle reports an unidentified vessel wrecked off Cape Flattery near the Oregon coast. Cape Flattery marks the Pacific entry to the Juan de Fuca Strait and has a history of wrecks along its rocky shoreline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Cape Flattery
Oregon
Strait of Juan de Fuca
Vancouver Island
Pacific Ocean
Creel Named Mexican Ambassador to United States
The Mexican government appoints Enrique Creel governor of Chihuahua as ambassador to the United States. Creel, of American descent, is described as wealthy and progressive. In Pittsburg, Negro Hope, a convicted perjury co defendant in the Hartje divorce case, loses a bid for a new trial and receives six years with a $50 fine plus costs, penitentiary sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
Enrique Creel
Chihuahua
United States
Senor Creel
Republic
Negro Hope
Pittsburg
Pat Clifford Hoos
Hartje Divotce
Hope
Japs Boycott the American Flag
Seattle observers report Japanese merchants are dispatching own vessels to Pacific coast ports to ship four and wheat instead of goods on ships under the American flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle, Wash
Pacific Coast
Coal Famine Closes University of Washington
Seattle suffers coal famine as the University of Washington closes its doors. The entire city is affected and many sick persons are said to be in danger in cold rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
University of Washington
Treasury Cash Balance Report Washington Listing
Available cash balance in the United States treasury shows 27,829,158 dollars. Washington record notes the current liquidity level and total available funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Treasury
Washington
Tragic Tree Jump Ends in Fatal Neck Break
John Waggoner a rural mail carrier died after leaping from a high apple tree. He placed a heavy coat over his head and tied a rope to a limb before jumping, causing his neck to break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Lost Money on the Favorite at Emeryville
In San Francisco and Emeryville spectators wagered heavily on Mina Gibson as the favorite. W. Miller rode Mina Gibson while Sea Lad impressed, finishing strong and beating the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Mina Gibson
Emeryville
W. Miller
Sea Lad
Standard Oil Announces Across the Board Wage Increase
The Standard Oil Co. will raise the wages of all employees earning less than $100 a month by 10 percent starting January 1. The move affects workers in New York and nationwide, signaling a broad pay uplift within the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
New York
N. Y
Standard Oil Co
Standard Oil Company
T. A. McIntire
Milburn
I. T
T. A. McIntyre
West, Texas
Three Miners Die in Chant Mine Explosion
In Chant Oklahoma Territory, three miners were killed when a blast hit San Boise Coal Co. No. 1 mine. Victims named are William Armstrong Michael Kolosky and Joseph Hankowsky. About one hundred men had recently exited the shaft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Smith, Ark
San Boise Coal Co
Chant, I. T
William Armstrong
Michael Kolosky
Joseph Hankowsky
Congress Debates Congo Inquiry and Brownsville Record
Senate moves to require the secretary of war to report on pre 1906 riots involving Companies B C and D of the Twenty fifth Infantry and to note Brownsville ties. Lodge and Culberson push for Congo Free State inquiry while Pershing and McArthur receive promotions. House discusses torpedo boats and pay raises, with debate on simplified spelling and postmaster rates for books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
Congo Free State
Bonaparte Ie
Culberson
Texas
John J. Pershing
Missouri
McArthur
Jesse M. Lee
Senate
Foraker-Penrose
Secretary of War
United States Infantry
Taft
Brownsville
el Paso
Tex
Kahn
California
Pacific Coast
Livingston
Georgia
House
Congress
Clark
Gillette
Massachusetts
Livington
Macon
Arkansas
Sheppard
DeGraw
Eleven Cyclists Fall In Big New York Race
Taps from the wires report eleven cyclists fall in a major New York race while twelve teams remain in contention.
Survivor of Samoan Hurricane Dies in Washington
Commander R. M. G. Brown, U. S. N. retired and survivor of the 1888 Samoan hurricane that wrecked the American fleet, has died in Washington D. C. He served aboard ships involved in the Pacific cyclone and later led a notable naval career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
R. M. G. Brown
Alive in Edison cave in 70 feet of debris
Bakersfield report says B. Hicks, one of six buried workers, remains alive after communicating through a two inch pipe from 70 feet of rubble. He spoke with rescuers for two hours after Friday’s cave in and believes others are dead. Food and water reach him. rescue could finish in five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Cal
L. B. Hicks
Edison
Hicks
Mississippi Newspaper Man Dead in Vicksburg
Eugene Platt aged 62 long time local press figure died from Brights disease He served as city editor of the Vicksburg Post at the time of his death with a twenty year association to the newspaper field in Vicksburg Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennis
Levi Dwell
Pine
Vicksburg
Eugene Platt
Bright
Vicksburg Post
Bank of England Receives 151000 Pounds In Bullion
London reports 151000 pounds of bullion placed at the Bank of England while 820000 pounds more are withdrawn for shipment to South America. The transfer signals large movement of gold and currency trade during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eng
Bank of England
South America
Interstate probe extends car shortage inquiry nationwide
The Interstate Commerce Commission will widen its investigation into the car shortage that began in Minneapolis on December 17 to include Kansas City St Louis and Chicago as new focal points in the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Minneapolis
Kansas City
St. Louis
Chicago
Frisco Quake Victim Jacob Dotterer Dies at 35
Jacob Dotterer of Kokomo Indiana died from injuries suffered in the San Francisco earthquake. The shock damaged his lungs and destroyed his power of speech, leaving him unable to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
Kokomo
iInd
Jacob Dotterer
Tever
San Francisco
Belgium to Annex Congo State per Leopold Will
The Belgian chamber of deputies approved by 127 to 30 the plan to accept the terms of King Leopold's will and enlist the Congo Independent State into Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Congo
Brussels
France
Chamber of Deputies
Leopold
Winter Firmness in Wheat Cited Across Midwest
Chicago reports wheat prices hold steady as winter conditions grip Minnesota and the Dakota plains. Traders cite snow blockades on rail lines and seasonal firmness bolstered by ongoing cold weather and market caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Minnesota
Dakotas
No Successor to Durand Chosen in London
London officials state no definite decision has been made on appointing a new ambassador to Washington to succeed Sir Mortimar Durand. The delay leaves the post vacant as officials consider diplomatic options and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durand
London
Eng
Washington
Mortimar Durand
Widespread Holdups Reported Amid City Turmoil
News briefs detail a rise in robberies largely affecting women across San Antonio. Reports cover fatal shootings in Paris and a murder charge against Monroe Walker, plus notable deaths, elections, farm shipments, and legal actions across Texas and nearby states.
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Gulf
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August Schwartzlose
Jas. Taylor
Lexington
Paul Quinn College
J. T. Robinson
Tyler
Strawn
Hquor 5
G. Malcolm
Malakoff
The
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R. K. Wylie
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Utah
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Salt Lake City
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Juarez
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