Head of Mormons Dead After Fifty Years as Leader
Joseph Smith son of the founder and head of the reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints died after fifty years as president. Born in Kirtland Ohio he led the church through migrations to Independence Nauvoo and Am from sation Illinois and finally to Missouri. He denied his father countenanced polygamy and urged peaceful, nonpolitical faith service.
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Joseph Smith
Reorganized Mormon Church
Brigham Young
Reorganized Church of Latter-Day Saints
Kirtland
Ohio
Independence
Missouri
New Jerusalem
Liberty
Smith
Nauvoo
Ilinois
Middle West
Am Froin
Boy
Llinois
Lamont
Iowa
Reorganized Church
Young
W Farmer
Pine Tar Honey and Bucklen Arnica Ad Notice
An old advertisement urges parents to treat children's coughs and colds with Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey, claiming quick action to prevent worsening, soothe lungs, loosen mucus, and strengthen health. It promotes a 25 cent bottle and mentions Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sores.
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Dr. Bell
Bucklen
Clogs on the Wheels of Tuberculin Debate
A trade journal writer challenges erculin use for tuberculosis arguing uncertain tuberculin effectiveness amid physician disagreement. He notes smallpox vaccination shows varied outcomes and warns against overreliance on prophylactics while acknowledging tuberculin’s mixed results and potential benefits alongside supportive care.
Fragmented early U S political notes and events
Chronology fragment mentions Cromwell meeting at Westminster to form a Lords body, Penn and Ball boundary disputes with Maryland, a Day of Thanksgiving by Congress, Indiana's statehood, a 1862 commercial treaty with Britain, Fredericksburg events, Grand Duke Alexis charity gift in New York, Jefferson Davis funeral, cotton mill wage changes, and a 1896 Philippine ports order by General Otis.
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Cromwell
Westminster
House of Lords
William Penn
Lord Ball
Maryland
Indiana
Britain
Fredericksure
Covel Reing
Grand Duke Alexis
New York
Russia
New England
General Otis
Recovered jewels linked to burglar Paco Gomez case near death row
Mrs. H F Rethers reported in San Antonio that a burglar she says stole from her Bender Hotel apartments she identified in jail confirmed his crimes and named an alleged wife. Authorities pursue further recoveries and Gomez awaits execution after state board declined clemency in his murder trial.
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H. F. Rethers
Rethers
Ninth Infantry
San Antonio
Tobin
Bender
Times
the Times
Austin
State Board of Pardons
Laredo
Mederico Gomez
Federico Gomez
Colquitt
Gomez
Court of Criminal Appeals
State Supreme Court
Mullally
Santos Mora
Randado
Brooks County
Mora
Indow
Carmen Mora
Jim Hogg County
Webb County
Benefit for U D C at Wixie Theatre Friday Night
An entertainment event at the Wixie Theatre on Friday benefits the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Proceeds support the local chapter’s fund to purchase a Vietrola as a Christmas present for the Confederate Woman's Home. Buy a ticket to aid the ladies’ charitable work.
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Wixie Theatre
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Confederate Woman's Home
New Directors Elected to Laredo Chamber of Commerce
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce reorganizes its board with John H. Davis and J. K. Trout joining as directors. C. P. Kenney, president, assigns committees including Davis for farm and manufacturing and Trout for civic improvements. The chamber plans an active year focusing on Webb County agriculture and related data preparation.
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Laredo Chamber of Commerce
Messrs
John H. Davis
J. K. Trout
Br. C. P Kenney
J E K. Trout
J. C. Netger
W. Brown
Chamber of Commerce
Webb County
Russians Preparing Evacuation of Warsaw for Strategic Move
Report notes Russian forces planning to withdraw from Warsaw area as part of a broader strategic redeployment. Telegraphs indicate emphasis on shifting frontline positions and securing Turkish frontier corridors amid ongoing tensions.
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Warsaw
Crisis at Naco Believed Over. U S Not to Shell Border
Associated Press reports the Naco crisis is considered over with no U S shelling planned across the border. Provisional President Gutierrez orders Maytorena to stop the attack if fire cannot stay within Mexico. Bullets and shells were fired on the American side overnight near Naco Arizona. A separate note mentions a robbery and murder near Calabazas, Mexico.
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Associated Press
Washington
Naco
Arizona
United States
Gutierrez
Maytorena
Dee. TI
Filibusters Executed by Carranza Forces in Texas
Seven Mexican filibusters captured near Brownsville on December 8 by Carranza soldiers have been executed. Additional filibuster bands are being pursued and executed upon capture.
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Brownsville
Tex
Texas
Carranza
Executed Spanish Subjects at Tampico Report
Two Spanish subjects were executed at Tampico by Villa supporters. The Spanish ambassador here is attempting to save a third from death there.
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Washington, de
Tampico
Villa
Freezing Temperatures Reported in Texas and Midwest
The Associated Press notes a cold snap with temperatures plunging to two degrees below zero in Kansas. A freeze was reported in San Antonio and Houston, Texas, as winter weather spread across the region.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Kansas
San Antonio
Houston
Texas Business Men's Association case may settle
Austin Texas Dec 11 report says the remaining defendants in the Texas Business Men's Association suit likely will compromise the case as the railroads did.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Texas Business Men's Association
Railroads
Serena Payne Funeral Scheduled in Capitol Half-House
Washington reports funeral services for the late Representative Serena Payne will be held Sunday in half of the House of Representatives chamber. It marks the first funeral held there since Dingley’s death.
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Washington
Serena Payne
House of Representa
Tives
Dingley
Card of Thanks for Baby Daughter Loss
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs M A Harper expressing gratitude to friends for assistance during the death of their baby daughter and for floral offerings. They sincerely appreciate the kindness shown.
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M. A. Harper
Liver Ailments Warn Of Digestive Disorders
A vintage health ad notes many disorders originate in the liver and lists symptoms like constipation headache and nervousness. It promotes Dr King s New Life Pills and Bucklen s Arnica Salve as remedies and urges readers to seek relief from their druggist.
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Youesel
King
Planning Alaska Railroad route recommendations explored
Washington D C commissioners Fides Mears and Riggs, appointed by Interior Secretary Lane, draw up plans for an advantageous Alaska railroad line. The panel will study field reports and urge a general route to transmit the findings to President Wilson. They also weigh government takeover of railroad charges and consider Copper River or Alaska Northern options.
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Washington, I
Dee
Fides, Mears and Riggs
Beeratary Lane
Department of the Interior
Sootigska
Teese
Wilson
Iris
Artential
Constess
Copper River
Aidska Northern Railroad
An- La- Cards Announce Salinas and de Chics Wedding
Wedding invitations issued announce the approaching marriage of Jonio Salinas and Miss Maria de Chics at San Neustin pro cathedral. The ceremony is scheduled for the afternoon of December at 4 o clock. The bride is daughter of City Tax Collector D C de Lachica and the groom is a young businessman with Salinas & Bro.
Russian Moves Cite Warsaw Evacuation Amid War Reports
London reports indicate Russia plans to evacuate Warsaw to gain a strategic advantage. German forces are within 15 miles of Warsaw while Emperor Nicholas leads from the Turkish border. Austrians retreat after a Servian counterattack as Cracow and Przemys sieges continue and reinforcements loom.
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Nicholas
Associated Press
London
Russia
Warsaw
Transcaucasia
Servia
Austria
William
Russians Retreat After Losses at Goa-Transcaucasus
Official report states Russians who attempted landing near Goa-Transcaucasus under warships faced heavy losses and were ordered to retreat. The delay and casualty figures reflect a costly setback in the region.
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Constantinople
Dec
Goa- Transcaucasus
Germans Active Near Ypres Capture French Trench
Paris reports that Germans were active around Ypres yesterday and captured a French trench. In the Argonne the French made several advances and claim small gains in other sectors.
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Paris
Ypres
Argonne
German Forces Report Progress at Argonne and Warsaw
Berlin reports progress on both sides of the Argonne forest and repulsed several French attacks. No changes reported for Warsaw and Cracow.
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Berlin
Argonne Forest
Warsaw
Cracow
Warships chase Prince German off Chile coast
Tokio reports a squadron of warships in pursuit of the Japanese cruiser Prince German converted to Friedrich near the Chilean coast as naval operations intensify.
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Tokio
Chile
Sunday School Work Plan Finalized After Conference
Cincinnati December 11 The three day meeting of one hundred teachers and educators concluded with public attendance at the final session. The joint conference of the Sunday School Council of Evangelical Denominations and the Interdenominational Sunday School Association approved work plans, standards, and cooperative aims for national Sunday instruction programs.
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Cincinnati
Dee
Sunday School Council of Evangelical Denominations
Fragmented political scandal notes amid recalls and health battle
A garbled OCR fragment describes a political scandal involving a former mayor, recalls, and a figure named Gul. It references a fall of Tim Adilberty, religious center citations, an Ohio context, and a health battle, with unclear connections and missing details.
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Tim Adilberty
Ohio
Stop the Childs Colds and Whooping Cough
An old time remedy claims to stop children colds and whooping cough with Dr Kines New Discovery. It soothes the cough reduces inflammation and kills germs to aid nature’s healing. Available for 50c at druggists with directions for croup ady use.
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Kine
State Militia Lacks Prescribed Peace Strength
General A. L. Mills says no state maintains the minimum peace strength for organized militia and many units are thus of little value. He urges federal funding and creation of a reserve to speed recruitment in wartime.
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Washington
A. L. Mills
HLL le Division
Prohibition Defeated in New Zealand Returns
Incomplete returns indicate that rational prohibition was defeated in New Zealand.
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Wellington
N. Z
New Zealand
Union Mediation Board to Intervene in Cotton Belt Strike
On December 11 Union leaders said the federal mediation board will again intervene in the threatened Cotton Belt conductors and brakemen's strike. The action aims to avert a disruption in railroad service and preserve labor peace during contract talks.
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Associated Press
Stouts
Ete
Federal Mediation Board
Kansas suit over 89 dollars nears settlement
Larabee Flour Mills of Hutchinson sues Missouri Pacific Railroad for 89 dollars in demurrage after freight cars were held too long. The case has cycled through Kansas and U S Supreme Courts twice and now awaits Kansas Supreme Court ruling on whether the mill may recover its lawyers fees and related costs.
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Topeka
Kas
Dee
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Kansas Supreme Court
Larabee Flour Mills
Hutchinson
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Supreme Court
Georgia hotel men meet to discuss roads and prosperity
Columbus Georgia December 11 hotel owners from across the state opened the eighth annual Georgia Hotel Men's Association convention. Topics include good roads as an asset, high living costs, and South's return to prosperity. Speakers urged expanding automobile routes and smoother traveler connections to boost commerce and hosting inns.
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Columbus
Georgia
Elected Officers for Year by Latino-America to eMile
At their regular monthly meeting last night the Latino-America to eMile elected officers for the ensuing year. President Mia Gauls, Vice president Gonzalo Pe Farius, secretary Alfonso Ochoa, assistant secretary Andres G Garza, treasurer Pablo B Juarez, Francisco Vizcaya y Banos A BE Garcia and J Rodriguez, vocales Jo Or MreK Dr E E Sauvignet Emilio Dodier Amy Diaz Alcala Flores Julio Rodriguez Sr Antonio Salinas house committee.
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eMile
Oo Mia
Gauls
Gonzalo Pe Farius
Alfonso Ochoa
Andres G. Garza
Pablo B. Juarez
Francisco Vizcaya Y Banos
A. BE. Garcia
J. Rodrigeuz
Vocales
Jo Or. Mrek
E. E. Sauvignet
Emilio Dodier
Amy. Diaz
Alcala Flores
Julio Rodriguez, Sr
Antonio Salinas
House
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