Five Bills Indicted as Grand Jury Acts
The district court disposed of Conrads case and granted Isabel Sanchez divorce. The reconvened grand jury returned indictments for Lucia Imperial theft over 50 dollars Eduardo Villareal assault with intent to murder Juan Villasana forgery Fred Benson burglary Andres Ramon theft of a horse All indicted persons are jailed locally except Benson in Bexar county jail The grand jury expects more bills in a day or two.
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Conrad Deings
Isabel Sanchez de Tiein
Plainiff
Lucia Dmperial
Rivera
Eduardo Villareal
Juan Villasana
J. G. Burr
Fred Benson
Rethers
Bender Hotel
San Antonio
Andres Ramon
San Ignacio
Benson
Bexar County
Elected Officers for Year at Fourth Ward Hose Co
In a special meeting at Firemen's Hall last evening the Fourth Ward Hose Co chose officers for the coming year. H. G. DaCamara will serve as president with George Lang as vice president, Carlos Richter as secretary and treasurer, A. W. Sehmitt as foreman, Alphonse Wormser as assistant foreman, and Hal Burnett as steward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward Hose Co
H. G. DaCamara
George Lang
Carlos Richter
A. W. Sehmitt
Alphonse Wormser
Hal Burnett
Grand Military Review Honors Brigadier General Parker
Soldiers from Fort McIntosh and the Ninth Infantry Camp totaling about 1200 personnel will participate in a grand review on the Fort McIntosh parade ground tomorrow afternoon at four o'clock. Brigadier General James Parker, commander of the First Cavalry Division, is spending the week in Laredo and will oversee the event, with officers inviting the people of Laredo to attend and enjoy the review and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Parker
First Cavalry Division
Laredo
Fort McIntosh
Ninth Infantry
Ninth Infantry Camp
Lareve
History Almanac Chronology of Major Events
A compact list of historical notes: Joan of Arc born in Domremy. execution in Rouen 1471. John Dennis quips during a theatre duel. George Washington and Mrs Martha Custis wed. Washington encamps at Morristown winter 1779. British army massacre in Khyber Pass. Free State Legislature dispersion at Topeka. Great Union meeting in Chicago on secession. Completion of the Great Northern Railway to the Pacific in 1892.
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Joan of Arc
Domremy
Lorraine
Joan
Rouen
John Dennis
Ile
George Washington
Martha Custis
Washington
Morristown
Khyber Pass
Dr. Brydone
Free State
Topeka
Kas
Isdl
Great Union
Chicago
A Criticism of Night-Work Problems
An editor, asked by his son to help with night homework, questions the learning value of a problem that asks how long a cross-eyed grasshopper with a cork leg would take to kick all the seeds out of a dill pickle after a lengthy woodpecker problem. The Brooklyn Eagle notes the absurdity of such questions.
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Brooklyn Eagle
World Congress of Neutral Nations Promotes War Rights Understanding
Washington reports the foundation of a vast plan to establish worldwide understanding of the rights of neutral nations during war. The initiative aims to clarify status and protections while fostering international cooperation and peace among states.
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World Congress OF Neutral Nations
Washington, Jan
Governing Board
Tanmertean Union
Mets
Western Hemisphere
Washington
Venezuela
Gnacio Andrade
Morvelen Affairs
Europe
Santos A
Congress of Nations
Secon
Special Commission
City Council backs plans for two new bridges in Laredo
Laredo city council authorized plans and specifications for two bridges across Arroyo Zacate and Arroyo Chacon. The move aims to ease Heights traffic, improve access for private vehicles and streetcars, with details to be announced by the mayor.
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Jed
Arroyo Zucate
Arroyo
Chacon Ommotion
Market and Public Building Committee
Wis
Arroyo Zacate
Arroyo Chacon
The
Zacate
Farragut
Houston Street
Chacon
Market Street
Heights
Thurbide Street
Carranza Reports Victory at Puebla in War News
Washington reports from Carranza sources that Puebla fell and 6,000 Villa troops are prisoners with several thousand killed or wounded. Obregon plans to attack Mexico City within thirty days.
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Washington
Puebla
Carrancislas
Villa
Carranza
Obregon
Mexico City
Train Loads of Wounded Reach Vera Cruz After Puebla Victory
Vera Cruz reports trains arriving with wounded from the Puebla battle as Carranza forces secure the victory. Doctors and relief workers mobilize to assist casualties arriving from the front.
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Vera Cruz
Mex
Puebla
Villa aide captured as Obregon seizes Puebla
From Naco Arizona dated January 6 reports that General Felipe Angeles chief aide to Villa was captured yesterday as Obregon's forces took Puebla in the campaign.
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Naco
Arizona
Villa
Felipe Angeles
Obregon
Puebla
Roumania’s Entry Foreshadowed as War Expands
Associated Press reports in London that Roumania may join the allies as many Paris-based correspondents depart for Roumania. Russian forces push toward the Romanian frontier while operations around Ardahan continue, amid a broader war effort.
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London
Roumania
Paris
Petro Brad
Ardahan
Governor Backs Statewide Prohibition in Idaho Assembly
Boise report says Governor Alexander declared himself in favor of statewide prohibition in his first message to the Idaho legislature today.
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Boise
Idaho
Jan J.C
Alexander
Inland Show Promises Twenty New Songs and Costumes
The advance agent for a musical in an inland town announces twenty new songs and an equal number of costumes for twenty five chorus parts. The line aims to reassure a large audience, including the lead actor Poy, about strong attendance at Port Arthur News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Governor Hammond urges temperance law in Minnesota legislature
In St Paul on January 6 Governor Hammond delivers his inaugural address urging the Minnesota legislature to pass a temperance measure. The call emphasizes public morality and state action to regulate intoxicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Hammond
Minnesota
Prohibition Issue Threatens Deadlock in Speakership
Springfield UK reports the opening of the legislature on January 6 finds the prohibition issue poised to stall the speakership vote amid strong party divisions and debate over the policy.
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Springfield
The Greek Christmas Observed Across Nations
The article notes Christmas on January 7 for Greek and Russian communities and details Greek customs in America. It describes three days of observance starting with a holy supper, extra plates at meals, and a Bethlehem manger replica. It cites wartime solemnity and church differences with Rome.
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Bethlehem
Germans regain position near Steinbach as French hold main heights
Official reports say German forces recaptured a position near Steinbach while the French still hold the main heights. Belgian attack in north Belgium failed. In the Argonne French forces blew up trench lines and captured part of the area. Constantine Garibaldi, brother of the recently killed Garibaldi, also died.
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Paris
Steinbach
Belgium
Argonne
Constantine Garibaldi
Garibaldi
Wheat Rise Stopped as Prices Dip in Chicago
Wheat prices in Chicago paused their advance on January 6 with a slight decline noted in the day's trading. The market halted its upward movement as buyers limited purchases and selling pressure eased.
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Chicago
Lords Reassemble as Commons Delays War Explanations
The House of Lords reassembled in London on January 6 while the House of Commons will not convene until February 2. Public demand for government explanations on war conduct goes unmet as the Commons remains adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Lords
House of Commons
Big sale of steers at Ware Cattle Company
The Ware Cattle Company in Fort Worth Texas bought 7 000 steers for 420 000 dollars from Russel and Tarver today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Ware Cattle Company
Russel and Tarver
Congress leaders vow to raise army and navy standards
Washington reports that a secret conference at Secretary Garrison's home on June 6 ended with an agreement by congressional leaders to pursue all possible means to raise the United States army and navy to the highest standard of efficiency.
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Washington
Secretary Garrison
Congress
United States
Army
Governor Oswald West to sail with relief ship
Portland dispatch reports Governor Oswald West of Oregon will sail as a passenger on the relief ship carrying supplies from Washington and Oregon to Belgium. The committee plans the shipment to reach the needy and ensure distributions target the most affected Belgians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Washington
Oregon
Belgium
Oswald West
Cough Remedy Endorsed for Children and Adults
Cough medicine without opium is recommended for children and adults. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is described as the safest and most effective for coughs colds and croup in children with no opium or harmful drug. Sold by all dealers.
Notice to Property Owners for 1915 Assessments
County Tax Assessor B J Leyendecker announces his office at the county courthouse is open to receive assessments of real and personal property for 1915. Call between 9 am to 12 pm and 2 to 5 pm to render property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court House
J. Leyendecker
For neat and accurate job work ring up 48
The note instructs to call 48 for precise job work and tidy processing. It emphasizes prompt communication and reliable handling of tasks. The line suggests a standard operating procedure for delegating and tracking work orders.
Subways Fire Sparks Panic and One Death
A rush hour subway car fire caused by an electrical explosion injured and overwhelmed hundreds as passengers fled through narrow doors and smoke filled the tunnels. Officials later confirmed one death, while crews battled the blaze and evacuated victims from street grates and manholes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Miftieth
Fifty-Ninth Streets
Fiftieth
Fifty-ninth Street
Fire in conduit causes passenger panic near train
New York dispatch reports a blaze not in a train but in a nearby electrical conduit. The incident triggered a panic among passengers as emergency crews responded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Suffragists Reach Washington for Wilson Audience
Suffrage leaders from many states gather in Washington to seek a meeting with President Wilson and press for equal suffrage to be considered in the current Congress session. The effort aims to learn the President's views on possible action.
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Washington
Jan
Wilson
Congress
Hamilton Kaufman Wedding in New York Society
Miss Hope Hamilton daughter of Mr and Mrs William A Hamilton of New York marries Harry Livingston Kaufman of Cleveland Ohio today at the Church of the Heavenly Rest. Her family ties include relations to Lady Decies and Mrs Anthony J Drexel with a reception at Mrs George J Goulds home.
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New York
Hope Hamilton
Lady Decies
Anthony J. Drexel
Harry Livingston Kaufman
Cleveland
Church of the Heavenly Rest
Miss Hamilton
William A. Hamilton
Lord Decies
Vivien Gould
George J. Gould
Hawaii Gets More Troops Transport Sails For Pacific Duty
Pursuant to war department policy to strengthen garrisons in the Hawaiian Islands a transport sails from San Francisco today carrying the 91st Company of Coast Artillery which recently patrolled Brownsville Texas. Several officers also sail for duty in the Philippines.
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San Francisco
War Department
Hawaiian Islands
91St Company of Coast Artillery
Brownsville
Texas
Philippines
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O'Eclock
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Ein
Henry
Farias
Westbrook
Levendecker
Moser
Maher
John Bruni
City of
Willis
Fimance
WO Woodman
Dan
Nuumania
Petrograd
Angeles
Charles Walter
England
Melbourne
Australia
America
Russia
Sunny Brook
U. S
Sunny Brook Distillery CO
Jefferson Co
Kentucky
J. Oppenheimer & Co. General Distributors
San Antonio, Texas
Associated Presse
Hamilton-Kaufman
Hawaii
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