Rain Revival Brings New Life to Texas Crops and Cattle
The Texas rain from Monday through Wednesday boosts grain and wheat prospects, easing drought in grazing areas. Secretary Gibbs predicts a 50 percent gain in the grain belt with a 1,300,000 bushel wheat yield. stockmen report improved water supplies and cattle feeding costs. Special Dispatch Karnes City, Dec 15.
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San Antonio
Spiller
Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association
Texas
Gibbs
Texas Grain Dealers’ Association
Red River
Fanning
Tex
Norther Brings Rain to Flatonia Area
A cold wet norther covers the region as over an inch of rain falls in twelve hours. Farmers and stockmen welcomed the relief after a drought hindered plowing and field work.
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Flatonia
Tex
Texas Norther
Norther and rainfall forecast with uncertain benefit
A north wind struck Floresville Texas Tuesday night followed by light rain. Forecasters say more rain is needed to aid farmers as they work their fall plowing. The weather outlook suggests additional rain is likely but its impact remains uncertain.
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Floresville
Tex
Senate Judiciary Committee Tees Up Commerce Court Judges
The senate judiciary committee referred the president's five commerce court judge appointments to sub committees for examination. Immediate confirmation of Willis Van Devanter of Wyoming and Joseph R. Lamar of Georgia as supreme court justices was recommended by the committee.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Commerce Court
Willis van Devanter
Wyoming
Joseph R. Lamar
Georgia
Supreme Court
Twelve Miners Entombed in Leyden Coal Shaft Fire
A mine explosion at Leyden Coal Co in Leyden Colorado entombs twelve miners in shaft No 2 as fire consumes timbering. Rescue teams plan to break through a separating wall to reach the imprisoned workers where no immediate fix to the blaze is seen.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Leyden Coal Company
Leyden
Ellis Declines Customs Court of Appeals Offer
Wade H. Ellis of Ohio declined an appointment to the customs court of appeals offered by President Taft. He cited preference to continue his legal practice and remain at his current position after Judge William H. Hunt’s promotion created the vacancy.
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Washington
Wade H. Ellis
Ohio
Customs Court of Appeals
Taft
Wm. H. Hunt
Commerce Court
Mr. Ellis
Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio Area
The 24 hour period ended this morning saw a low of 42 degrees. Forecast extends to 7 p m Friday with cool conditions persisting in San Antonio and vicinity.
Christmas Tree Association Seeks Help for Deserving Children
The Hertzberg Street headquarters opens daily 2 to 4 pm to collect gifts for neglected children. A December 27 Market Hall distribution aims to warm the hearts of many letters from hopeful youngsters asking Santa for toys and essentials, with volunteers meeting tomorrow at 2:30 pm to plan outreach.
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The
Christmas Tree Association
Hertzberg
Commerce Street
Market Hall
Santa Claus
the Light and Gazette
Richard
Gladstone
Mamma and Papa
Mabel Dewees Swain
Live
Oak Street
Exoneration Hinted for Officials by Grand Jury
Courthouse observers predict exoneration for city and county officials named in the prior grand jury report. The current grand jury Tuesday did not summon other officials tied to the earlier charges. Only Mayor Callaghan County Clerk Newton and County Collector Bitter were questioned, implying satisfaction with explanations.
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Callaghan
Newton
Bitter
City Brewery Worker Improves After Rope Accident
Henry Wolfshohl, an employee at the city brewery, was reported much improved after a recent accident. He was confined to the Physicians' and Surgeons' hospital with crushed fingers on his right hand a badly bruised leg and head injuries from being caught in ropes used to move a box car on the premises.
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Henry Wolfshohl
Physicians’ and Surgeons’ Hospital
Wolfshohl
Rioters clash with police in Chicago garment strike
In Chicago today a violent clash between garment workers and police left one striker dead and several injured, including a sergeant and a wounded officer. Strikers attacked non union guards escorting workers to a shop, leading to gunfire and mass injuries. Police say rioters wielded lead-filled billy clubs. reserves freed fellow officers.
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Associated Press
Chicago
B. Kuppenheimer and Company
Chas. Wernecke
Mark Lingeweisz
Albert Winge
Healy
Sereant Nagle
Stanislaus
Wernickle
Two Survive Tacoma Va Mine Blast Story Emerges
Cincinnati reporters say two of thirteen entombed men at Tacoma Virginia mine survived the blast that killed ten. Leapman and Swete describe their escape through a small air pipe hole using the air to breathe while others perished.
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Cincinnati
Tacoma
Times-Star
Bluefield
W. Va
G. B
Leapman
John Swete
Swete
Leachman
Taft Orders Withholding of War Defense Report
President Taft directed Secretary Dickinson to withhold from Congress the secret defense report. The House refused to receive it in confidence, prompting questions about national preparedness and army reorganization. General Wood urged strengthening defenses and readiness for possible Pacific threats.
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Dickinson
Congress
Associated
Washington, D. C
Taft
House of Representatives
House
War Department
United States
Secretary of War
Wood
Military Committee
McLachlan
California
Oregon
Washington
Hobson
National Council For Defense
Tawney
Minnesota
Appropriations Committee
White House
Motorman Injured After Track Collision Near Union Yard
Benitii, a motorman, was waiting at a switch near Union stock yards when a work train sped into a curve with poor visibility. Brakes failed on the slippery rails and the front of Benitii’s car was crushed. he suffered a broken leg and abdominal impact, with possible internal injuries. He was taken by ambulance to Santa Rosa hospital.
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Benitii
Union Stock Yards
Beyor the
Santa Rosa Hospital
Greene coal mine disaster claims eight in Virginia
A Bristol sent dispatch reports eight men killed at the Greene coal mine near Tacoma Virginia after an explosion. About twenty five men were in the mine. several escaped before the blast and four were pulled alive and revived. Names of the deceased include James Barman superintendent Charles Whittaker and others with four survivors listed. A government rescue car arrived at 2 30. The cause remains under investigation.
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Associated Press
Knoxville
Tenn
The
Sentinel
Bristol
Greene
Tacoma
James Berryman
Charles Whittaker
Bank Moss
William Ritchie
Gus Ritchie
Lee Rosen
Arch Leslie
C. H. Williams
George Miller
James* Rodenberg
John Roden
J. B. Leapman
John Ruskey
Saloon Fire Ruled Incendiary. Owner Target Suspected
Fire at Jesus Addicks saloon on South Santa Rosa Avenue started by hay and kindling in the south wall. Fire Chief Wright and police cite incendiary motives. damage under $40 with a destroyed ice box and front wall. patrolman Gilbert Daniels reported the blaze. No suspect identified, owner Joe Flores' property at risk amid surrounding frame dwellings.
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Wright
Carrie Nation
Jesus Addicks
Santa Rosa Avenue
Gilbert Daniels
Joe Flores
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Ellanora Reichel
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