Prohibition Demonstration at Capitol Calls for Constitutional Amendment
At the Washington capitol a two thousand strong Anti-Saloon League and W C T U rally presented petitions for national prohibition by constitutional amendment to Rep. Hobson and Sen. Sheppard. Speakers urged nationwide repeal of liquor with H Hobson and S Sheppard praised the measure.
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Washington, D. C
Anti-Saloon League of America
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Capitol
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Alabama
Morris Sheppard
Texas
Anti-Liquor Forces
Anti-Saloon League
A. S. Daggett
Lillian M. N. Stevens
Maine
Pennsylvania Avenue
Senate
House
Ernest B. Cherrington
Westville
Ohio
M. R. Patterson
Tennessee
Ella Boole
Brooklyn
Mary Harris Armour
Georgia
Congressional Library
America
Patterson
United States
Union
Friends of Temperance
Hobson
Piegrera
Sheppard
Cherrington
Army of Men
Woman Telegraphed Premonition Before Death in Fort Worth
Mrs. John Miller died at noon. She had a premonition of death last Friday and visited a local undertaker to choose a casket and burial robes.
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Fort Worth
Tex
John Miller
Antis Win Local Option Vote in Cotulla
In Cotulla Texas antis win local option election by 38 votes after a spirited contest held yesterday.
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Antis
Cotulla
Tex
Local forecast for San Antonio area
Wednesday night and Thursday cloudy with probable showers across San Antonio and surrounding areas.
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San Antonio
Early Morning U S Weather Summary From Five Cities
Observations at 8 a m report temperatures in St Louis 34 clear wind 20 miles SW fair Thursday with a low in 24 hours 82. Chicago 36 partly cloudy west 10 miles fair Thursday low 36. Milwaukee 32 clear NW 8 miles fair Thursday low 32. Kansas City 34 clear SW 14 miles Thursday. New York 28 cloudy SW 22 miles Thursday low 28. Boston 30 clear west 10 miles fair Thursday low 58. Washington 28 cloudy south 4 miles Thursday probably fair low 24.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Death of William Deering Pioneer Harvester Maker
William Deering, a pioneer in harvesting machinery, died in Miami after six weeks of illness. Born April 25, 1826 in South Paris Missouri, he founded Deering Milliken & Company and later Gammons Deering, pioneering the grain binder that revolutionized farming. His wealth was estimated at 30 to 50 million dollars. He will be buried in Evanston as his family travels from Florida.
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Miami
Fla
William Deering
Evanston
Deering
Mr. Deering
South Paris
America
Seth Millken
Portland
Deering, Millken
Blacksmith to star in The Magic Flute at Cassel
Franz Bachmann, a Cassel blacksmith who still works at the locomotive works, has been chosen for the lead role in The Magic Flute to be presented at the court opera house on December 16.
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Cassel
Germany
Franz Bachmann
Court Opera House
New Haven Road May Not Pay Dividends
The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad faced a board decision on December 10 whether to maintain 6 percent dividends. Wall Street expected a cut to 4 percent amid slumping New Haven earnings. Chairman Elliott opposed unearned payouts. Stock traded down to 71 1 2 as investors weighed the prospect of reduced or skipped dividends.
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New York
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Wall Street
New Haven
Elliott
Clinics for Natives Aid Samoa Health Efforts
The Lutia naval station commandant opens clinics for Samoan natives to counter devil doctors. Surgeon General Stockes cites many deaths from dev il doctoring as almost 2000 people were treated last year. Epidemics of typhoid and local diseases occurred, and education via native newspapers supported the campaign. A nursing training school for Samoan women and a broader sanitation drive are planned. Similar work extends to Guam with leper segregation and treatment efforts.
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Washington, D. C
Samoa
Lutia
Stockes
Navy
Guam
Real beds for a nickel hotel to quell bread line
In Chicago a new hotel named The Rufus Dawes Memorial will replace the bread line on January 1. Rooms and meals will cost five or one to five cents, with free baths and a free employment agency. Charles G. Dawes funds the venture, a memorial to his dead son, featuring a Perry era flag and a motto “Don’t give up the ship.” In Kiev authorities say Mendel Beilis acquittal stands as no appeal was filed by the public prosecutor within the 15 day window.
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Chicago
Charles G. Dawes
Rufus Dawes
Lake Erie
Commodore Perry
Kiev
Mendel Beiliss
Andrew Yushinsky
Flood recedes as Brazos floods ease around Richmond Texas
Floodwaters along the Brazos receded easing danger in Richmond while the San Jacinto and Trinity rivers fall. Refugees faced hunger cold and demoralization as relief workers struggle. Governor Colquitt offered state aid and National Guard support. camps were authorized to house displaced people and provisions were prepared for distribution.
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Houston
Tex
Brazos
Texas
Colorado
Richmond
San Jacinto
Trinity River
Hearne
Southern Pacific System
Brazos Steel
Hickory Creek
Sugarland
Rosenberg
Wharton Junction
Hungerford
Pierce
Colquitt
National Guard
Ben Campbell
Brookshire
Falshear
Missouri City
Col
Dallas Matthews
Texas National Guard
Cleveland
Campbell
Spanish Camp
Wharton
Sugarland Camp
Angleton
Ramsey Farm
Political leader Kuenhle begins year in state prison
Louis Kuenhle long time Atlantic City political figure enters Trenton state prison to serve one year for financial interest in a contract awarded by the Atlantic City water board. He travels with the sheriff, is booked as convict 2872, and may seek parole after one third of the sentence.
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Trenton
N. J
Louis Kuenhle
Atlantic City
Kuendle
Rehearing in Bond Case Is Refused
The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals denied a motion for a rehearing in Frank C. Davis versus the city of San Antonio. The court held a bond issue commission may be paid from the general fund, not the bond proceeds. Davis may appeal to the Supreme Court, but action is likely abandoned. Other cases and judgeships noted.
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Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Frank C. Davis
City of
San Antonio
Davis
Supreme Court
Seventythird District Court
W. Z. Ezell
Southwestern Grain & Seed Company
R. E. Blumberg
Bexar
W. 8S. Fly
Southwestern Land Corporation
C. L. Neese
Anton Moursund
Virginia Ross
Joseph Veltmann
Kinney
Moursund
City of San Antonio
W. R. Stockwell
A. Charles Glaspey
Brazoria
L. H. Payne
Mary C. Snyder
T. A. Hill and Son
Patton & Schwartz
Lavaca
Peden Iron & Steel Company
E. M. Jaimes
Carl
J. F. Carl
Nobel Peace Prizes Given to Root and LaFontaine
Nobel prizes in peace awarded in Oslo in 1912 for Elihu Root and 1913 for Henri LaFontaine. Each prize worth 40000 dollars due to no award last year. Root praised for work in Philippines pacification Cuba policy and American Japanese dispute handling.
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Christiania
Norway
Elihu Root
New York
Henri LaFontaine
Prussels
Belgium
Permanent International Peace Bureau
Berne
Switzerland
Root
Philippines
Cuba
Will Seek Wilson's Aid To Curb Poisoned Needle Workers
A W C T U committee plans to visit President Wilson to urge Congress to pass measures to suppress needle poisoners. The rise of poisoned needle incidents in New York and other cities has alarmed temperance groups. National officers and officials discussed the matter at a recent board meeting and will pursue the White House appeal.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
New York
Temperance Workers
White House
San Antonio Considers Immediate Charter Commission Election
City and county machines clash over January 27 poll tax elections to select a fifteen member charter commission for San Antonio. Debates hinge on postponing to 1915 or proceeding now to hasten bond money use and curb local contracting gains. Mayor Brown seeks public will as factions form.
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San Antonio
Jones
Brown
San Machinah
Commission
Davis
Tobin
Andreas Coy
Citizens’ League
Judge May Decide on Niles Restitution Suit against Frisco Directors
Federal Judge Sanborn was to rule within days whether William Niles may file a restitution suit against present and former directors of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad. Niles argues directors owe stockholders for losses from the sale of feeder lines to the Frisco. A report of permission in chambers proved incorrect.
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ST. Louis
Sanborn
William Niles
St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad
Rio Grande Arrives Safely From New York at Brunswick
The Mallory steamer Rio Grande reached Brunswick from New York with the captain reporting no trouble during the voyage. No fire aboard and no unusual incidents at sea were known by those on the vessel.
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Brunswick
New York
President Wilson weighs government control of telegraph and telephone
President Wilson seriously considers government ownership of telegraph and telephone lines. Postmaster General Burleson says discussions and international comparisons are under way. Burleson notes parcel post and postal savings spur demand but calls for slow inquiry before any recommendation to Congress.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Burleson
White House
Highing
Mr. Burleson
Herbert Samuels
Great Britain
England
Congress
Snow plow to clear mud from San Antonio streetcars
The Traction Company will use a snow plow to clear mud from tracks in San Antonio. Built by H. Finck, master mechanic, the plow will first operate on the I. and G. N. line to prevent six inch mud from triggering the safety device and halting cars. If successful, mud clearing will spread to other spots including East Commerce street loop and West End.
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San Antonio
Traction Company
H. Finck
East Commerce Street
West End
Women voters in Chicago face tobacco haze at polls
Chicago women voters were told there is no law to ban smoking at polls. The Political Equality League asked the election commissioner to prohibit tobacco use, while politicians plan court action to bar women from serving as judges and clerks, citing Illinois' ten hour workday limit.
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Chicago
Political Equality League
Wages Rise in Cigar and Clothing Industries
A Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows a general wage uptrend. Cigar workers earned 3.9 percent more per hour in 1912 from the prior year while clothing workers saw a 2.6 percent pay increase and a 2 percent reduction in weekly hours. Decreases ranged from 2 to 9 percent.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Girl Sees The World In Flight From Altoona Family
A 20 year old girl identified as Margaret Feltwell, claiming wealth from Altoona Pennsylvania, says she fled home to see the world. Frail and hungry, she sought lodging and food and is now being cared for by county authorities. She accuses her father Rev Joseph Feltwell of pressuring her.
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Chicago
Til
Margaret Feltwell
Altoona
Joseph Feltwell
Leased Wire Day Report Preview
The San Antonio Light emphasizes its exclusive leased wire day report from the Associated Press, noting it as the largest reliable general news service with about 20,000 words daily, complemented by its own extensive special news service.
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Vyhe
San Antonio Light
Associated Press
Light
Tampico Threat prompts U S to ready marines
An impending assault by 4000 Constitutionalist forces around Tampico spurs Admiral Fletcher to ready to remove foreigners and land marines. German Captain of the Bremen agreed to cooperate with U S plans to protect foreign interests as authorities consider evacuation.
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Vera Cruz
Mex
Tampico
Clarence A. Miller
Villareal
Castro
Laguna Puerto
Miller
Rank Fletcher
Aids Fletcher
Bremen
Ican
Emergency measures after Tampico attack threat
Washington reports rapid deployment of scout cruiser Chester and gunboat at Tampico to meet a potential Constitutionalist assault. Ships Chester Wheeling Tacoma and Culgoa ready to extract Americans and other foreigners while Rhode Island and Michigan hold offshore due to size. Constitutionalist leaders promise to respect foreign property including lands and pipelines.
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Washington, D. C
Chester
Tampico
Wheeling
Tacoma
Culgoa
Tam
Rhode Island
Michigan
New Elections Called as Congress Nullifies Reelection Move
Mexican Congress in Mexico City declares new elections after nullifying a reelection bid by the president, triggering formal changes and political reaction. The decision came late last night and will be continued on the next pages.
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Mexico City
Dee
Mexican Congress
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