Texas Christmas Seals Raise Forty Thousand Dollars in Three Years
In Texas a total of 40 000 has been raised by Christmas Seals sales in three years, with four million stamps sold. The program funds Walter Colquitt Children’s Memorial Hospital in Galveston and promotes county and federal hospital care. Texans are urged to contribute by contacting Mrs A C Richter at telephone number 177.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Red Cross
Boston
Austria
Norway
Sweden
Jacob Riis
Delawa'! Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Red Cross Society of
Delaware
John Sealy Hospital
Galveston
Medical Department
The
State University
A. C. Richter
Wilson Responds To Gardner On War Preparedness Debate
President agrees to discuss a national security probe and meets Gardner who proposed a nine member commission to assess readiness. Gardner cites his Spain war militia service and argues the United States must strengthen army and navy despite Wilson hopes for peace in Europe. He warns European powers may doubt US resolve without force.
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Wilson
Gardner
Army
Navy
White House
National Security Commission
United States
Congress
Spain
Europe
Wotherspoon
United States Army
Enduring Lessons From War and Politics Across Nations
A mixed collage notes that strategy and training determine outcomes in battles and uprisings, citing Bull Run lessons and the Philippine campaign. It references the Wilson Gardner conference, Villa, and European powers, then shifts to health advice praising Chamberlain's Tablets for sick headache.
This Date in History December 4
Brief archival entry notes historical events observed on December 4 across years. It highlights notable occurrences, anniversaries, and figures tied to the date without sensational detail.
Notable 18th-20th Century Milestones Across Nations
Chronology lists events such as 1744 Brussels entry, 1805 Austerlitz French victory, 1808 Madrid seizure, 1814 Jackson command in New Orleans, 1823 Monroe Doctrine, 1814 alliance treaty, 1863 Union Pacific ground breaking, 1885 Colon storm wrecks, 1902 Panama Canal treaty, and 1912 Supreme Court order ending railroad mergers.
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Trians
Madrid
Jackson
New Orleans
Austria
England
France
John Brown
Omaha
Union Pacific Railroad
Colon
Wanana
Supreme Court
Union Pacific and
Southern Pacific
Ex-Emperor Letter to Yuan Shih Kai Spurs Mock Regent Talk
A fragment from Voice of Texas recounts the ex emperor Sun Yu Jen asking Yuan Shih Kai to crown him regent, provoking ridicule of China’s leadership. It notes Yuan’s unwillingness to heed volunteers and questions where the ex ruler truly resides. Other items mock and discuss Pancho Villa, Oklahoma politics, and military appointments in Texas papers.
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Sun Yu Jen
Yuan Shai Kai
Bun
China
Bonham Banner Press
Yuan
Goa
Suepleton
Youn E
Ching
Pont
Calveston News
Kaiser Keeps Watch on German Banks
The Temps reports that a year ago Kaiser asked the Reichsbank president if German banks could meet deposits after a grave political event. The president warned of bankruptcy, prompting the Kaiser to require banks to keep liquid assets and to monitor them actively. In June the Imperial bank head summoned top German financial houses to reinforce this need.
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Paris
Reichsbank
Imperial Bank
Gerlin
Soldiers form winter league at Fort McIntosh
Soldiers from Fort McIntosh and the Ninth Infantry Camp organize a winter baseball league. Chaplain Watts leads teams from the Ninth Infantry units, Battery Ef, and the Fourteenth Cavalry. Games start tomorrow at 2 pm, daily except Mondays and Fridays, Sundays at 4 am. All games on the old cavalry drill grounds with four game series and a pennant prize. Public invited free of charge.
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Army Service
Fort McIntosh
Ninth Infantry
Chaplain Watts
Sixth Field Artillery
Fourteenth Cavalry
Ninth Infantry Camp
Waties
Laredo Adopts Military Police Units for City Law Enforcement
City officials sign an agreement with Fort McIntosh and the Ninth Infantry Camp to integrate soldiers as Militean police with full arrest powers. Soldiers will wear MP insignia and help enforce laws, replacing the previous detached military patrols.
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Fort McIntosh
Militeans
Jury yet undecided in Morales vs Laredo Steam Laundry case
The Morales personal damages case remained unresolved as jurors failed to reach a verdict by noon after a late start following yesterday's trial conclusion. A prior jury had also been unable to agree, resulting in a hung verdict.
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Carlota B. de Morales
Laredo
Notice appoints military police to curb arm carrying in Laredo
A city notice states the garrison of Dua Redo will furnish military police to aid the local police in maintaining order and arresting violators. Special officers will wear a blue MP armband and carry clubs and pistols under authority issued December 2.
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Laredo
Dua Redo
Polices
M. P
Local chill as norther strikes this morning
A light norther moved through this morning causing a gradual drop in temperature through the day. Emergency reports show no major incidents, and local businesses noted cooler conditions in the afternoon. Contact Hautista Garnege for car hire and 14 Automobile for repairs.
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Hautista Garnege
Mr Kentucky Pardner Draws Big Audience In Tent
Large crowd attended the Grands Stock Co performance outside the Episcopal church. The western drama was praised as an old favorite with improved production, featuring Robert Grandi’s baritone in two songs between acts. Tonight the four act comedy The Man of Mystery is on the bill.
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Kentucky
Pardner
Grands Stock Co
Episcopal Church
Mageie O'Grady
Robert Grandi
Filibuster Intercept Report Near Reynosa
Times report says about 200 Carrancistas from Nuevo Laredo moved toward Reynosa to intercept filibusters. Villa alignments march toward a nearby point to join Villistas, with possible attack on Monterey or another Mexican city.
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Times
Nuevo Laredo
Reynosa
Matamoro
Attemmpt
Villa
Tally Amesina
Texas
Villistas
Motterey
City Tax Office Announces 1914 Collection Hours
Notice to taxpayers that City Hall collection offices are closed for 1914 real and personal taxes. Taxpayers are asked to call for settlement during the hours 9 a.m. to 12 m and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. under City Tax Collector Tain.
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CG Ie Tain
Aue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bull Run
Philippines
TSS
aMias
Gutierres Jie
Anche Villa
Emperor
Kista
Carrites
Poland
Nicholas
John Bishop
Rroseville
Ohio
Ome
Chamberlain
Brussels
Louvain
Napoleon
Josephine
Pius VU
Austerlitz
Winston Churchill
British Admiralty
Voice OF Texas
Joffre
Poincaire
Mies
Oklahoma
Vibinti
Dawes
Reid
Carothers
Pexas Republic
Texas Colonels
Perguson
Ledttor
Rob Gresham
Bob
Solomon
Mr. Ferguson
Houston
G. M. Sevain
Eagle Pass
Pancho Villa
Pancho
Eagie Pass
Kaiser
Banks
Money Makers
Winter League
R.A Millar
Dia
International
Too& i N Depot
Enrique Resende
Oya Laredo
Lladat,ad
S. Barthelow
A. J. Barthelow
Joseph
Corpus Christi
Marthelow
F. Morris
Barthelow
Cilldren
Mesdames
J. Morris
S. Morris
Sonora News Company
Ross Hotel
Griffith
the Texas University
the Baptist Church
Douesday Music and Literary Club
St. Paul
Mataforos Street
Fater
Cauysd
Eastman
Windrow
City Board of School Trustees
Cline
Heights
Bies
Hastman Kodak
Windrow Derik Co
Sketchel
Cotulla
Heightshot
Mexico
Ixtra
Shine Etes
Bond
Johnstons
Express
Windrow Drag Co
Market Plaza
Pr PD
Ft C. Masterson
Eharge
the Ladies Aid Society of the
Bap
Hetehureh
W. Boleaner
Matamoros Street
Grandi Stock Co
Earnest & Bunn Co
F. M. Ramsay
O. H. Guinn
the Sanitary Grocer
Daniel O'Connell
Lone Star
Ecveacr
Lone Star Brewing Co., Cco
WN. Johnson
Robe McComb
Elec
Chichester
Tlchester
Ea A
City Drug Company
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