Texans March Toward Rhine With Armies
United Press reports American forces advancing toward the Rhine from Coblenz, with 55 miles of front and guards nearing Sinzig. The 32d Division, Michigan and Wisconsin units, moves closer as German and American bridgehead talks set crossing plans. Germans observed near Coblenz amid patrols and guard activity while bridge defenses and material losses mount.
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Webb Miller
United Press
Rhine
Coblenz
Nancy
Sinzig
Michigan
Wisconsin
Fridny
Ruixe
Ferty-Werond
Rainbow
Texas
Diviklonx
Sreaudray
Luxemiare
Pentileth
Americas
Adjustment of Troubles Is Advocated, Taft Era
A chaotic dispatch from a Washington desk reports the State Department acknowledging that the United States has urged South American nations to seek a Pommag-Cutlea settlement. The note adds the U S has endured enough harm from formal protests and hints at possible diplomatic steps if both sides demand and accept adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatts Pees
Ashington
D. C
Dec
South America
United States
Deru and
Cade
Living costs under probe in Chicago packing case
A hearing before Judge Samuel Alschuler examined living costs budgets for six Chicago packing houses and 100,000 nationwide workers. Professor W F L Orhan testified on a wartime wage study while attorneys for the Packers and workers presented arguments. Packings named Swift Armour Cudahy Wilson Marrs Libby. hearings involved 10 labor unions and expected testimony from Rexgts.
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Calted
Chicago
Isber Walang
Samuel Alschuler
Archireacar
Living Costa
Tithe Jie
W. FL Orhan
Te Ierversity
Washington
Eromnntes
Wat Labor Board
Accirdius
United States
Swift, Armour, Cudahy, Wilson, Marrs and
Libby
Lloyd George Presses Wilson to Demand Kaiser Accountability
Premier Lloyd George urged President Wilson to back Allies in holding the former Kaiser and accomplices responsible for war crimes. He insisted Germany should bear the war’s full cost and defended keeping the navy as a reserve weapon rather than an offensive tool.
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Lloyd George
Wilson
Kaiser
United Press
Bristol
England
Germany
Ranger B M Hall Shot Dead at Courthouse Steps
B M Hall former Texas Rangers captain and Santonio figure was shot around 11:45 AM in front of Bexar County Courthouse. Brothers Charles and Anson Hazelwood of Mineral Wells were jailed after the attack. Witnesses describe a 45 caliber revolver discharge with seven shots. An inquest was set for 2 PM with about 35 witnesses, as crowds gathered outside the courthouse. Hall, age about 60, was known as Red Hath among friends and had ties to Lockhart.
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B M. Hall
Texas State Rangers
Santonio
Bexar County
Charles and
Anson Hazelwood
Mineral Wells
Texas
Gallville
Che Saint- Neues
Trainer
Bud Fuller
W. Collis
WITNE
Bextr County
Justice Campbell
State Rangers
Uall
Campbell
Podibty
Tinil
Hlm
Pum
Dowins
Iflall
Lockhart
Tex
German Probe Takes Holiday During Senate Investigating Probe
The Senate investigative group probing German propagandists observed a holiday as E L Hines prepared case evidence. Samuel Watermeyer, a New York lawyer, was set to appear Friday. Major Humes answered to Deputy District Attorney Pecker about Becker’s potential appearance and the documentary evidence in question.
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BS Carted Press
Washington, D.C
Senate
Gero
E. L. Hines
Saumel Watermeyer
New York
Wee Oaupett
Priday
Major Humes
Pecker
U.S. 1918 Crop Forecast Shows Large Corn Yield Ahead
Washington reports 1918 corn yield estimated at about 2.08 billion bushels by the Crop Be ing Board. Compared with last year’s 9.06 billion bushels, and against 1012-16 averages. Farm value projected near 3.03 billion dollars, acreage around 107.5 million.
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Washington, D.C
Deoit—Amerga'e Cera
Board, & Secressa
Riots Probe Inquiries and Count Metternich Implicated
Berlin reports State Secretary Loif has opened a searching inquiry into last Friday's riots yielding about 100 casualties. Independent Socialists and Sparta cides demand Count Matuschka, Von Rheinbaden and Martens be held responsible. Several others, including the famous Count Metternich, are suspected of conspiracy. Metternich avoided the worst as the Soldiers and Workers' Council debated his guilt.
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San Antonio Evening News
New York
New ‘York
Vimex
Chicago
Tribune
Erlin
States
Loif
Matuschka
von Rheinbaden
Martens
Count Metternich
Royal Castle
Metternich
Gulit
Vaccination Law Upheld By Supreme Court
The Texas Supreme Court reverses lower courts and upholds a New Braunfels city ordinance requiring vaccination of children for school admission during smallpox epidemics. The ruling allows denying school access to noncompliant students while preserving parental beliefs in some cases. The opinion, by Associate Justice Greenwood, clarifies vaccination as a protective public measure, not a blanket compulsion.
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Astin
Ten
Justice Greeswood
Yielp
Tuerlee Neleam Philips
Supreme Court
District Court
Court of Civl Appeals
Weather forecast reads warm and fair in Tay San Antoninn
Tonight and Thursday look fair and warm with temperatures about 48 to 47 degrees. North to east winds shift, Texas region expected fair and colder in the northern portions, with warmer conditions inland on Thursday except the far northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antoninn
Texas
Pacifist Picked as Last Juror in Berger Trial
Chicago dispatch reports Victor Berger socialist congressman elect and four fellow socialist leaders face trial. The twelfth juror Fred Hatford of Verona Illinois, a farmer, was accepted by the defense near 2 pm. Jurors include six farmers and various professionals as District Attorney Clyne anticipates testimony today.
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Victor Berger
Fred Hatford
Veeova
Fil
Watford
Germany
Jawa Joyce
Chicaro
Inxiranvengeot
Bart Sheldon
Niperrille
Milnais
Farmer
Charles T. Chrisag
Oswern
Milais
Ute
Heatee
Wawkegin
Sinals
Trott Ferme
Whoa Tom
Inois
Dlive
Stork Tulser
Kenneidy
Woodstock
Minois
Greb Wins Out In The First Round Bout
In London a boxing card at the Anglo American tourna ment saw Greb defeat opponent in one round this afternoon. Mitchell of Milwaukee was eliminated by Thu ini, a British private. Miner won on points over Wirrensort, a British seaman, in a welterweight bout.
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Carter Press
London
Lee
Jake Abel
Cage Welterwelj
Renewed outrages in Armenia claim over 30,000 killed
Washington Dec 11 report says more than 30,000 Armenians have been massacred in renewed outrages as Turkish soldiers evacuated. Diplomatic advices indicate the toll in the violence and displacements, reflecting a grim escalation in the Armenia crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armenia
Washington
Storm battered transports arrive at New York Harbor
Two more storm battered transports reach New York Harbor including the American ship Calamiares carrying 14 officers and 4403 troops and the British Ascanius from Liverpool with 14 officers and four men. The Kroonland docks at Hoboken with over 2,000 officers and men, mostly wounded. Troops hail from New England and Vermont harbor crews report heavy weather and a gun on deck.
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New York
Dec
New York Harbor
Calamiares
Naval Service
Lordeaux
Ascanius
Liverpool
Kroonland
Hoboken
New England
Tron Verdon
Mal
Adsia
Krootland
Marters
Willlam Danks
Job Maloald
Saran A. Wimner
Chicago
Aiteer
Argonne
Wilner
Mnes
Willandseak Chiedgo
St. Hl
Chateau Thierry
St. Michiel
Denial Halts Boche Occupation Report Clash
Panicked headlines from wartime reports claim Germany’s government and military officials debate occupation plans and possible Allied retaliation. Disputed dispatches suggest Germany may face pressure from Berlin against aggressive moves, amid warnings of hunger and political upheaval as war tensions remain high.
Armistice With Germany Ends Life At 5 O'clock
The armistice expired at 5 o'clock this morning Eastern time and became effective at 11 a m French time November 11. Reports say the period may be extended and negotiations are under way. The German army is exhausted and unable to renew the war, with limited options beyond riot or guerrilla fighting. Counter moves by Bolsheviks and Hohenzollerns supporters have yielded little, as most Germans seek order during the transition. Christmas pictures at Hummert's offer framed wall pages.
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United States
Germany
Alves Con
Diamond Lasting Gift at McNeel's Jewelry
Ad copy for McNeel's Jewelry at 131 Alamo offering Diamond Lasting Gift items in a bold storefront style. Promotes variety of gifts and jewelry emphasis, urging customers to visit the shop for selections.
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McNeel’s
Gitta
All Forte
Alamo
Ady
Armistice Bridgeheads Held by Allies Across Rhine
London dispatch reports Allied forces hold nearly all bridgeheads on the Rhine with Belgians and British advancing along the river from the Dutch border to Bonn. Americans occupy a wide Rhine zone from Rolardseck to Trechtinghausen, needing modest movement to seal Coblenz’s western sector. French yet to reach the west bank between Karlsruhe and Mayence as Fall clothes days are noted locally.
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United Cost
London
Mainz
Coblenz
Cologne
Rhine
Bonn
Rolardseck
Trechtinghausen
West Bank
Karlsruhe
Mayence
American farmers gain over five billion this year
United Press reports American farmers raised a combined wheat and corn crop valued at 5 402 936 000 as they fed the world. Wheat acreage rose under guaranteed prices while corn area fell, with winter wheat valued at 3 151 200 000 and spring wheat yielding 720 435 000 in value.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Texas Liquor Law Amendment Debate Opens in Dallas
A Texas prohibition conference named a seven member committee to draft a constitutional liquor amendment aimed at making Texas dry. Leaders debated prohibitions on private possession and private houses, while a January Dallas meeting was planned to finalize strategies for passage.
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Speeldy
Newn . N. Tex
Texas
Bone-Dry State
Wiel Ryany
LDU
Waite
Datlhia
Sougear Henderson
Vernon
Hein Te Ainsworth
Ball and Henderaan
Mayield
M. Ailroad
Earl Mayfield
Wileb
Timbaden
Wong
Dalla
Owas
Tim Euingilew
Meo
Crane
Tallas
Thomas Hy Rial
Jtousten
Patleds
Jfm
TU Tones
Tyler
SL Imboren
Waak
Nandersen
Cameron
Tepir
Cardinstar
German Methods Criticized in Postwar Policy Debate
Fragmentary report discusses criticism of German methods and wartime trade policy. Mentions Palmer era sequestration, property restrictions on enemy assets, and economic concerns about restitution and repayment. Sparse references to future policy and wartime debts amid unclear phrasing.
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United Trex
Aterlea
Mitchell Palmer
Palmer Salt
United States
Tatner
Assignments for Returning Men Assigned by General Staff
A December notice from Washington lists assignments for 113 officers and 576 men from multiple units. The groups include the 814th Pioneers, headquarters and support detachments, medical detachments, 2d and 4th Agro Squadrons, and French mortar batteries. Units named: Headquarters Company, Supply Company, 814th Pioneers, detachment, Bugiplus Company, Medical Detachments, 111th and 301s squadrons, and 4th Agro Squadrons with new postings.
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Uy Walted Press
Washington, D.C
Signal Corps
Sth
Fechmint
C. A.C
Pioneers
Det
Bugiplus
Ti2d
111Th
Seth
Hohenzollern Move Planned to Wageningen
The Hohenzollerns plan to leave Amsterdam and rent Castle de Monte near Wageningen. The Kaiser and Kaiserin expect workmen to redecorate the castle, with a large shipment of Potsdam furniture requested from Berlin. Wageningen lies on the Rhine’s north bank, about ten miles from their current home.
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Ley Palbed
Amsterdam
Amergonen
Kaiser
Kaiserin
de Monte
Wageningen
Holland
Wilhelm
Berlin
Potsdam
the Rhine
Supremacy of Ebert Conceded by Soldiers
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Workmen's and Soldiers' Executive Committee concedes supreme authority in Germany to Chancellor Ebert. Troop actions and arrests of radical leaders are noted as the situation tightens. Dispatches describe unrest and the curtailment of street activity amid the German political crisis.
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United Press
Berlin
Amsterdam
Ebert
Spartacus Group
Workmen's and Soldiers’ Executive Committee
Germany
Naked Presa
Terne
Concertrat
Gueidlae
Ruth Lighknecht
Rest Luxemberz
Resolutions Demand Jewish National Autonomy and Rights
A fragmented excerpt advocates demarcation of Palestine borders, historic and political necessity, a national capital, and free development with equal rights for Jews worldwide. It calls for religious, social, and political liberty and national autonomy in countries with large Jewish populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
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Peru
Chile
B. M. Hall
Hall
Chas. and
A. Hazelwood
Clamor
Continset
Pose Two
Warnes
Berger
BQX
Illinois
Clyne
Greb
Manier
Paris
Wanler
Mauier
J Ldene Wilson
Lrouch
Calamares and
Ascanas
BOCHE
WAR Department
Ely Enited
Astington
Cy Ben
Ebrone
Ber In
Wangtan
Neriin
Keary Woot
von Jindenturg
Isarl Lintineeus Tenawers
Ehert
Clerruatty Aitil
J. W. T. Mason
United Crees
Hummert
Fred Hummert
West Commoron
Agta
H2 West Commerce Staa
Der
Thule
STATO
Alston
Drys
Hohenzollerns
Ubert
Ebates
Muniel
Warkmen
Bernin
Murten
Ay Merard
Legraed
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