San Antonio Civic Leaders Back 1918 Exposition Plan
A Tuesday night meeting in San Antonio united business leaders and residents in support of a 1918 Texas and Mexico expo to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversary. A large, two-room gathering at a big hotel showcased broad backing, with speakers from over twenty counties urging a permanent organization and federal cooperation.
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Fuchs
St. Bition
Mexico
Metntine
Lovenwert Texas
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Pexas
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Peacock Alley
Jude W
Fry
Harry L. Miller
Ene Rosm
Athes
Professionel Ae
Tarehmra
Tirinors
Peprssenial
Mteide
Weather forecast mooded from scattered city notes
The fragmentary report summarizes regional forecasts with scattered temperatures and winds for St Louis Chicago Milwaukee Newark and Washington. It notes cloudy or clear conditions and lower temperatures expected on Thursday with gusty winds from the west or northwest.
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State Department to Protest Requisition of Ships
Washington sources report the State Department may protest to Britain over plans to requisition two ships of the American Trans Atlantic Company. Ambassador Page was alerted to a firm protest stance if an affirmative reply is received. Officials say prize court decisions would guide any action if facts are confirmed.
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State Department
Ambasandur Page Aphopdon
Irinsh
Richard Wagner
Kteaners
Huckinus
Jimiitiy
Genesee
Achaefion
Great Britain
TransAtlantic Company
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Jane Addams Fevers Reported in Chicago
Miss Jane Addams, taken to hospital with severe fever, was reported today in Chicago. Physicians planned a consultation to decide if immediate surgery is needed as she contemplates travel to Europe aboard the Henry Fort Beace voyage.
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Chicago
Jane Addams
Miss Addams
Europe
Beace Migeion
Martial Law Declared in Jefferson Parish Louisiana
Governor Hall issued a proclamation placing the entire Jefferson parish under martial law to restore order and suppress lawlessness. One company of the state militia is on duty at Gretna, the parish seat, as New Orleans adjacent parish comes under military authority.
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Jefferson Parish
Marine Lw
Ulilic
Gretna
Death under locomotive wheels at Pennsylvania railroad
A railroad worker named John Clauster, aged 68, died last night in a locomotive accident in NPburg Pennsylvania. The incident occurred after a long career with the railroad and follows his retirement last year. authorities are investigating the exact circumstances of the fatal accident.
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Wasnpsburg
John Clauster
Pennsylvania ‘Railroad
Clenser
Boys Break Jail At WAU City Jail Breakout
In WAU Tex two 13 year old boys escaped last night by punching a hole in a brick wall near an iron shed. Their escape was not noticed until morning with one boy turning himself in and the other still at large.
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Wau
Tex
Nam
Hunting Season Fatalities and Wounds Reported Across Regions
A garbled report notes many hunting related deaths and injuries this year. It cites dozens of fatalities and hundreds wounded across multiple states, with scattered references to Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota. The text mentions autopsies and firearms incidents but is unclear on specifics.
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Pety-ming
Sung
Persany Hutaling Eer
Anisionk
Gee
Michigan
Texda
Kilkee
Varios
Improvement men meet Quincy officials in Als river session
Delegates from elites and towns along the Als river arrived for the Upper Missis Aippliver Improvement Association session. By night over 160 are expected. Thomas Wilkinson of Burlington Ta president gave his annual address this morning. Proceedings included rou dng business.
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Quincy
Missis- Aippliver
No Watson Verdict Reported in Aguusta Case
Augusta Ga December 1 After toiling 23 hours without reaching a verdict in the Thomas E Watson obscenity case the federal court jury was sent to lunch at 1 36 pm. It appeared they had not broken the deadlock and Judge W W Lamblin was expected to permit further deliberations at least through today unless a retainer is renewed.
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Aughsta
Thomas E. Watson
W. W. Lamblin
Carranza issues report demand on all companies
General Carranza and officials call every company to fully account for their organization and provide accurate listing of shares and stock. Governors in several states push price regulation and require merchants to reveal bills of sale showing actual costs.
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Carranza
Pizana Held in Brownsville Case on Habeas Corpus
Ramon Piza was denied habeas corpus relief in Brownsville Texas as he faces murder charges tied to the shooting death of Corporal Here tere McGuire. An appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeals was filed after a preliminary hearing for the murder case, with the trial date reportedly set for November.
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Brownsville
Tex
Ramon Pisan
Tere McGuire
Pazas
Avie Isa Beather
Anivers Piza- Ma
Court of Criminal
Anpets
Strater
Chargid Win Rilling ES McCain
Hamlite
McGuirg
Villa Plans Aids Along Border in Mexican War Report
Carranza commander promises soldiers to protect settlers as Villa forces threaten border towns near Yaqui Valley. Dispatches detail U.S. concerns, troop movements, and the evolving control of Juarez and Chihuahua regions amid the Carranza-Villa conflict.
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Carranza
Chihuahua
Suarez
Villa
Sunta Rosalia
Chihuahua City
Minuca
Santa Ronalla
Ojinaga
Miners Alive After Tunnel Explosion at Mine Cove
Fourteen miners were trapped after an explosion at the Toomer Coal and Cove Company mine near Hoomeur yesterday. Rescue teams brought the wounded to surface, with one man identified as Tad reported missing after being separated from the group. Relatives anxiously awaited updates as search efforts continued.
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Hoomer
Wooyn
Dee
Fourteay
Iptierm
Auber
Toomer Coal and Cove Company
I' Am Mxyfosion
Mowat
Mowat HU Anid, Were In Xerleal
Reverend joins Jamaica battalion to front lines
The rector of Stephen's Episcopal Church Ferguson resigns to accept a commission in the Jamaica battalion of the British West Indies regiment. Rev Cavenwick, a British Army veteran, leaves St Lore for Wingston Tamaics en route to the front.
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Lols
Re Proderick Gowenluck
British Military Academy
St. Lore
Wingston
Tamaics
Hotel Man Shoots Wife in Galveston
Dee Donnell, proprietor of the Terimal Hotel opposite the Wilson Bank in Galveston, shot his wife, wounding her fatally, then fired a shot at himself from his hotel apartment, the bullet missing and lodging in his own body. Officals report the couple’s dispute ended in a double tragedy with the husband dying later.
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Galveston
Tex
Dee
Dake Donnell
Terimal
Wilon
Finn
Inauguration reception planned at Driskill Hotel
Acting Governor W P llabby schedules a reception and inaugural ball at the Driskill Hotel for Wednesday night with invitations sent to Governor Ferguson Star supporters and leading figures. movement traced to a newspaper editor in Austin.
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Tex
W. P. Llabby
Driskill Hotel
Ferguzon Star
Hobby
Sien iv Aatetin
mA QUITS VILLA and Gathering Loot for Bhnelt
Uncertainty surrounds the retreat of Gen. Jose Korriguez commander of Villa. Carranza forces move to block the Mexican fortress town Agua Prieta opposite Douglas as reports place Ror Agnes with 2,900 to 5,000 troops concentrating nearby. Possible retire to Chie Tuzhon or attack Ab Prot amid rumors of German influence and shifting loyalties.
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Ariz
Ayer
Jose Korriguez
Agua Prieta
Ror
Asquith Appeals to Labor Leaders in London
A fragmented report describes Premier Asquith addressing a large labor conference in London. He urged union leaders to unite on national rescue measures and to prevent disorder amid tension with workers and political factions.
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London
Toyniler
Axnworth
Aaliedade
PNA
Weir
Explosion at Dupont Factory Kills Thirty Workers
A massive blast at the Dupont Powder Plant near Wilmington yesterday caused the immediate death of about thirty employees and left six more in hospitals. Early reports indicate a spark or wheel contact ignited a powder yard blaze, sending debris and bodies across the premises and neighboring areas. Emergence of a formal investigation and official statements followed as authorities sought causes and safety lapses.
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Etuocla
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Lusilarila
Dupont
Japanese peace plan outlined by Shibusawa in New York
Japanese flank leader Shibusawa outlines a six power peace plan to end the war. The plan involves the United States, Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, and Japan, with U S mediation and participation from allied forces.
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Shibusawa
Allianen
United States
Great Berlin
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Baron Alt
Tyitolk
Teadin
Ani
Udaktmy
Ve Daron
Japan
Austrian Cabinet Members Resign Shake Austria’s Government
In Vienna the Austrian cabinet resignations are confirmed after a government letter. Prime Minister Leopold Belaster von Bonnett and Minister of Commerce Carns Magel von Mainteton are stepping down. New appointments include Henreth and Thecon Beuzel as ministers, while trustier Huherlohe Senitintherst is named president of the Supreme Court and Shter van Lest becomes Governor of the Postal Bureau. The move follows a visit by Vienna mayor William Test, with no clear death or safety details given.
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Supreme Court of Pacrounts
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Landslide Study Panel Formed By Wisconsin University
President Van Vliet of the University of Wisconsin appoints an eleven member committee of engineers to study Panama Canal landslides. He takes a leave of absence to join the mission, which will depart probably November 11 for about four weeks, at the request of the National Academy of Sciences and President Wilson.
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Sists Ail
Panama Canal
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National Academy of Sciences
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British steamer sunk near Goox begins emergency search
Dec 1 reports say the British steamer Sunken near LowgoX has landed 21 crew members with five missing. Three other British steamers are listed with gross tonnages 2647 247 and 312. The vessel likely the 1907 built ship registered in Bristol is the one sunk. A separate Corsicana court uses a suspended sentence for a former newspaper man in a Labor case.
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Singeway
Pert
Corsicana
High FL
George Castillo
Shop Early Shop Early Resolution for Holiday Shopping
A cautionary note urges shoppers to begin purchases early to avoid last week rush. The miswritten fragment hints at avoiding Christmastime sales pressure and suggests planning ahead to ease salesperson workload.
Roumania Parliament Scene Dominated by Debates and Diplomacy
Distorted wires recount Rome diplomacy as Roumanian leaders Marghiloman and Carp pledge neutrality support to the Entente while Berlin Vienna talks falter over Hungary. Reports claim Hungary opposes, with Germany seeking Transylvania and parts of Bukovina in exchange for concessions. Ferdinand’s speech is interrupted amid partisan protests as government factions clash.
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Fragmented Telegraphic Dispatch Shows Turmoil in Berlin Assembly
Reported chaotic scene in Berlin with wireless transmission glitches and hurried debate. Notes mention government pressure, public cheering, and chaotic gallery reactions as officials contact parties and attempt to manage an emergency session.
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