Rail disaster toll rises after Texas train wreck
In Houston Pfumble yards near Houston a switch engine collided with a passenger train killing 16 and injuring 21 as doctors and nurses arrive from Houston to treat victims. The wreck created a scene of panic with steam filling cars and passengers trapped beneath doors while workers sought to free them.
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Ouston
Tex
Houston, East & West Texas
Pfumble
Wes
Taber Lufkin
Southern Vatitie Hospital
Muraes
Pritthye
Linmible
Illasi
Chey
Visi
Ilmiam
van Noyng
Nige Parkie
Negres
Negro
Hrimble
Nepro
Adurese
Alberta Larue
Apple Springs
iegTeas
EO Wath
Timpron
Nero
Willis Sledge
Segro
NEGEG
Fosny
Ariel I
Masked six robbers raid Somerset oil field at midnight
A Thursday report to Sheriff details six men robed and white oiled masks who disturbed Alamando Rodriguez at Somerset oil fields, 18 miles southwest of San Antonio. They forced him to leave while saying no Mexicans could stay at Somerset, and the incident prompted a broader inquiry into local labor tensions and shop associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamando Rodriguez
Somerset Oil Fields
San Antonio
Alphonse Newton
Asfsirs
Rodrigues
Nevwfon
Somerset
Toi
Tod Planer
Deveriyrion
Tadrignes
Yovestigadios
Bexar County
Atascosa
Sherriff McAda
Jorraantun
Astate
Lowio
Matamoras Street
Open Shop Association
Rodrignen
Sammerset
Bee Bee
Ilis
Manni ‘Sammmerset
Defends Bl Melon Cut By Standard Owl
Fragmentary text notes a defense of a melon cut by a standard owl and mentions places, prices, and names in a garbled report. The article references locations like Carrer and Hettes of butory, with unclear editor notes and scattered phrases about prices and ideas.
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sageThe
Eaphilaaritad
Ae Shalessys
Immigrants from Italy Most Immigrants From Italy
A garbled OCR passage discusses Italian immigrants to the United States, referencing quotas and immigration statistics. It mentions nations like Great Britain and Australia, and notes counts or categories of aliens. The text is fragmented with many errors, but centers on immigration composition and policy figures.
Juniata Fire Suppressed by Dynamite in Pennsylvania
Fire swept through Juniata Pennsylvania threatening barns and homes as water was unavailable. Dynamite helped create fire breaks and the blaze was checked six miles away near Lipton after communities rallied. Damages exceeded a quarter of a million dollars with a pro business wing blamed for ravages.
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Altoona
Tee
Juniata
Jywiuta
Heer & Haugteil Dreugat
Pypurht
Lipton
Snnw Jril
Tae
Apolinar Sanity Hearing Proceeding On Thursday
A sanity hearing for Clemonte Apolinar, accused of murdering Theodore Bernhard as a child, resumes Thursday in Taylors court. The judge and jury assess whether Apolinar is sane or insane, with lengthy questioning of prospective jurors already completed and testimony describing his actions and state of mind.
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Clemonte
Apolinar
Myearold Theodore Bernhard
Tedge Tayloes Court
Curteney
Texas governors invite Harding to San Antonio conference
Governor Neff and Mayor Black telegrammed President Harding urging the National Prohibition conference be held in San Antonio. The note notes favorable weather, Alamo facilities, and expectations of broad attendance from Texas and neighboring states. The message requests President Harding’s acceptance and underscores the importance of federal action on prohibition enforcement.
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Harding
San Antonio
Neff
Black
San Anfonda
Jumunee
Seston
Marve Besa
Ceyberson
Texay
Congressiin
Diremar
Mink F
Scobey
San Antonina
Chaisom
Netta Ela
Mi Wan
Havernor
al. Amgut
Higok
Selephlene
Urber
Nefe
Black Sail
Goyrranry
Texan
Athensedd
Vresifen
Mardin
Sahel
Thaeongorenue
Nalin Ng Midian Wwe
Wartt
Musia
Cenkradis
GNC
Cengmoildond
Entmlrs
Contorenes
United States
Polat
Isabel
Indeo
Alamo
Pat M. Neff
State of
Texas
Mayo
Anttudio
Secret files disappear in impeachment hearing
Washington December 14 A UPI report says secret prosecution papers in the Daugherty impeachment probe vanished from the Department of Justice during House Judiciary Committee hearings. The missing documents allegedly charged A P McCaules of New York and Toronto with a plot to bar Daugherty from appointing Barns. Attorneys for Daugherty and others confirmed the existence of the papers but could not locate them.
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Laurence M. Bened
United Press
Ashington
D. C
Daugherty
Department of Justice
House Judiciary Committee
A. P. McCaules
New York
Toronto
Wile Haw J. Tenens
Secret Service
Paneherty
Barns
Kellen
Mutter
Revoluon
Howland
McCdiler
War Averted in Near East as Turks Yield
Ny Menke Wood United Press. Near East peace talks avert war as Turkish spokesmen accept a British proposal for protection of Christian minorities in Constantinople and Asia Minor. Ismet Pasha, Ismet Pasha and others indicate willingness to join the League of Nations. Britain, France and Italy respond with cautious optimism amid ongoing conference deliberations.
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Ny Menke Wood
Tainet Paya
Christan Piinnacies
Constantinple
Asit
Moracver
Tedehed Nacrsig Ng
Tamec Pasha
Rita
Near East
Nor Paula
Te Jules
Pat
Thirod
Il MuMeneelar
Turktel
Marquis
Orreun
Wensttland
M. Barere
France
Italy
Trapba
Goelsion
Duia
Jeagne
Ismet Pasha
Marquix Curgou
England
Turkey
Painter dies after fall inside Capitol dome at Austin
Edward Wheeler, 35, a painter, died instantly yesterday when a hook and scaffold weight caused a cone to slip inside the Capitol dome. He fell through the glass floor into the basement. Will Ramsey, working beside him, narrowly escaped injury.
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Ustin
Tex
Edward Wheeler
Capitol Dome
Will Ramsey
Wheeler
Unsettled Weather Forecast For Tonight And Tomorrow
A United States Weather Bureau forecast notes a low pressure area over the region bringing unsettled conditions. Tonight Amarillo could see 10 to 18 degrees drop with cooler air. San Antonio may see slight changes and a high near 50. No severe weather expected in the near term.
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Jobahis
Tor Jay
United States Weather Bureau
Cary
Amarillo
San Anonio
Maximin Mack
Mack
Stolen Money From Vest Hung On Fence
A partial OCR reading reports a theft of currency from a vest hanging on a fence. The garbled text mentions individuals and a passerby alledgedly seeing something, but many names and details are unreadable.
Attorneys Named in Scissors Case in Local Court
FE Th Stamens and W J M expected to defeat Clayton G C McDank indicted over a sensor order involving his wife Charlotte on November 29. Two attorneys appointed by Judge Anderson. McDaniel tells court he cannot proceed. Trial set for January. Missing person case continues for W E Treadwell, last seen December 6, description notes medium height, dark hair, light complexion, possible last seen near 30 117 T z Street.
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FE. Th. Stamens
Clayton G.C. McDank
Charlotte
Tudge Anderson
McDaniel
Munt
Mane Thepolina Department
W. Ee. Treadwell
Z Street
Hong Mont
Fark
Five Brides-To-Be Sail To Wed Sweethearts In Orient
A liner carried five brides-to-be bound for the Orient to wed their sweethearts. The article names several women among the brides and notes the identities of the grooms were not disclosed.
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Orient
Taft
Francizco
Lee
Marjorie Snow Loplins
Paglim Birgs
Margaret
Widow Kate Mitchell Troatell Found Dead After Quarrel
James Kilgallen reports a missing widow, Kate Mitchell Troatell, believed dead after a quarrel. Arthur, her sweetheart, claims she killed herself by leaping into a drainage canal following a violent dispute. Police say evidence includes a bloodstained rake and items linked to the missing woman.
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James
Kilgallen
Eeaenma Saad
News Service
Aerate
Kate Mitchell Troatell
Arthur
Co operative Marketing Best Hope for Farmers
President urges unity and self help to relieve farmers and secure permanent improvement in agricultural conditions. He emphasizes government efforts within reason and farmers' responsibility to cooperate to ensure effective relief and long term stability.
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Unionington
Farweera
Aingia
Nationa Coeeik
Partners
Wien
Frisco to Buy L and GN for Gulf Outlet Revealed
In a move shaping western rail logistics United Press reports the Frisco would merge with the International and Great Northern to gain a Gulf outlet. The plan aims to secure a direct path to Gulf ports, creating stronger competition with Pacific routes, while not signaling extensions into Mexico. The deal, valued at seven thousand dollars in capital stock, awaits Frisco board approval and faces potential challenge from Missouri Pacific and Interstate Commerce Commission scrutiny.
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United Prece x
St. Louis
Sur
Francisco
Michel
The
Mexicoro
Paettte
Aequivion
Soles Ly
Gulf Ports
Godnta
International & Great Northern
Frisco
Interstate Commerss
Taterainte
Ami Cing
Problms
Internation & Great Northern 1Yak
Migsouri Pacific
Bia
Trisea
Texas Katy Lines Bring 6500100 In Auction Sale
Auction records show Texas Katy Lines fetching six million five hundred thousand dollars at a New Look sale. Bidders from New York and elsewhere competed for property tied to the Texas Railway Company, with figures and names uncertain in the fragmented text.
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Texas
ISON
Tex
Bey
Pex
Missynuea
Fiusizas & ‘Texas Railway Company
Saki
Jainty Fur
Masked murderess is given life term in Oklahoma
After a trial lasting about 45 minutes, the jury found Nancy Parker guilty of the fatal shooting of Mrs. Jennie Sperrs while milking a cow last September. The verdict carries a life sentence in the State penitentiary at McAlester.
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Okla
TG Aly
Jennie Sperrs
Nancy Parker
State
McAlester
Empty Stocking Ball Plans Highlight City Charity
Mary Carter notes three key features of the Empty Stocking movement. The annual ball is set for Saturday afternoon. Volunteers seek names and addresses of needy children to request gifts from the Evening News Building. A charity party by the B Minor and B Major Musical Club will also take place, with tickets sold at the door to fund Christmas aid.
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Mary Carter
Evening News
Mra
Txuta
Gunter Hotel
Wikroom
San Antonia
Eubanks
Firae Orebvatra
Uitte
George Keene
Yemumassee
Bieta
FL. Fone
Newton
Mindy
1. C. Plenos
TD Wollding
Mistleto Creamery
San Antonio
Crockett Street
Crockett SbUs
Christman
la Fire Clothing Department
Bram Herrera duel ends with two fruitless shots in Uruguay
In Ontevideo Uruguay on December 14 Bram Herrera duelists Baltazar Bram and Luis Herrera fired two nonlethal shots each to settle a personal conflict. Substitution of pistols for sabres prevented likely injuries as the affair concluded without mortality.
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Ontevideo
Uruguay
Bram- Herrera
Baltazar Bram
Luis Herrera
Rail ‘Labor Board
Picture Framing and Art Supplies Ad Listing
An old advertisement describes paints, paper and framing materials available from a Pointe area shop. It references painting and picture hanging supplies and lists a red banner sale labeled Adv with a scribbled name.
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Fred Hoummbeht
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Austin
Edna Lee Hind
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Pauline Biggs
Mtargaret F. Meyers
Clarita Nanen
Womar
Police Charing CG
Pithmorma
Shorey
Tievils
Foster
Weestell
Wik Automobile
Best-Harding
Farmers’ Council
U.S
Doc Towlr
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L& GN
GULF
Mexico
Loma Bonita Citrus Farm
Washington, D. C
Dee Wainora
Railroad Labor Board
Wae
Wade Jm Congress
Tolan
Kan Antonio Ane
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