Allies to Continue Balkan Campaign
A lengthy dispatch discusses Allied plans amid Balkan operations. It notes optimistic official statements, Greek government hesitations, and rumors of troop withdrawals from Salonika. Some dispatches suggest reembarkation or repositioning near the plain around Salonika under fleet protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felacy Kinhenes
Bsvlansters
Arslei
Sian
London
Saloniki
Spectator
Snlng_ik
French Mare Attacks Berlin Front Reported
French agents bombarded and attacked positions northeast of Souain in Champagne but were repulsed with Germany retaining gains, according to an official announcement. A separate report from Russia notes Austro German forces near Lwow and Riga. parts of Lavaberg fortifications and river San defenses are under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Germany
Souain
Champagne
Dar
Fragmented historical note with violent events near the Tigris
A garbled report details violent actions near the Tigris with references to a bridge and casualties. The text mentions lovers, a battle period, and a dramatic quote about near mile events and annihilation, though the exact names, places, and dates are obscured in the OCR.
Death of J J Peter San Antonio railroad official
J J Peter son of J and Peter longtime vice president and general manager of the San Antonio and Arcisis Pass Laijroad died at his parents home 409 West Park avenue at 2 o clock Saturday. He was born in Morone Christi Texas and moved to San Antonio seven years ago. He attended high school for several years and is survived by his mother and father. Funeral from the home at 3:50 pm with Rev Mr Miller. Interment in Confederate Cemetery. Pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Peter
J. & Peter
San Antero
Arcisis Pass
Hfe
West Park Avenue
Sears All
Peter
Morone Christi
Tex
San Antonio
Fie
Mr. Miller
BR. Goodlow
R. J. Royle
HE. Aiken
IP. Arenks
Smithman J. UL Ftels
Soledad skating rink opens amid local enthusiasm
The Soledad skating rink in Texas opened with a gala ceremony and observers noting a full house and ongoing exhibitions. Officials praised the new facility, its two sinks and sweeping floor, while many expected future events and public skates to draw crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soledad
Sun Anre of Amusement
Jadi
Texas
Lan Mies
Oller
Theane Farmerly Operated
Ak Wlewirie Pk
Rink
Lagmter
Anna Mins
Oil men organize for Southwest refining push
Holst Tex and Deeth Alron claim organized effort by independent refiners to push for new refineries in South Texas and Louisiana. They say the grade they produce is excellent for refining but face competition from common fuel oil. They allege price pressures from larger firms threaten their business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOLST
Tex
Southwest
Hunan
South Texas
Louisiana
Sugar ship afire near New York harbor
The British freighter Tyninghame, sugar laden, caught fire aboard while near New York, anchored off the Statue of Liberty, and later at Erie Basin in Brooklyn. A bottle fragment suspected to hold chemicals sparked the blaze. the ship, owned by Hull Steamship Co and chartered to Row-Ting & Co, measures 740 tons gross and was built in 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yor
Sugertaden
New York
Indey
Anon
Liverpool
Narrawa
Anchorage
Erie Basin
Brooklen
Times
Trninghame
Row- Ting & Co
Hull Steamship Company of
London
England
Peace speech in Columbus highlights Wilson at rural church event
President Wilson urged business leaders to mobilize resources for world peace and a postwar order during a two day visit to Columbus Ohio. He defended Mexico policy and urged self reliance and economic reform while praising churches as social centers. He spoke to 1400 at the Masons Temple and to 4000 clergy and farmers at a later address praising Christianity and civic virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Wilson
Conmierct
American Business Tan
United States
Avery
King Xe
Chamber of Commerce
Tate
Federal Council of the
Clarehes
Amerien
Totunda
Anti
Smd
Airoeia
Chamber of Conuneror
Ad- Gireas
Citenzenshin
America
Austrian Barons Letter Suggests Passports for Reservists
A dated 1914 letter attributed to Baron Erich von Suderhars proposes arranging passports for nine Austrian reservists in San Francisco to travel to New York and thence to Austria. The Austrian consul in San Francisco was told to send the men to New York via Baron Zwediuk in charge at the Austro Hungarian embassy. The State Department confirmed receipt but offered no comment. Baron Zwatchuk planned a meeting with Secretary Lansing later that day to discuss the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
Sle
Erich ‘Weidinck von Suderhars
New York
San Francisco
Austria
Neutrl
San Trancises
Leliar
Baron
Zwatchuck
Lans- Ing
Witel
Safe Conduct Request for German Attaches Drawn Up
Washington December 11 Secretary Lansing will seek safe conduct for German embassy attaches Captain Boy-Hol and Von Papen following Emperor William’s recall of the officers. Britain and France may be asked to permit their departure with parole while successors are named. The move clears the way for negotiations on the Lusitania dispute and other diplomatic cases as details unfold in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Lansing
Gress
Britain
Frrance
Boy-Hol
Yén Papen
Willan
Taplains Boy-Fd
von Papen
Wavevssors
Great Britain
France
Germany
Lusitania
Alexander Vor Nuber
New York
Tubercular Victim Held As A Thief
Charles Green of Toledo, a tubercular victim with a prior Cleveland bond forfeiture, is under arrest in Chicago en route back to Cleveland for alleged jewelry heists. Police trace past crimes to New York and other states. Green claims recent years in a Chicago sanitarium. 1907 thefts involved diamonds swapped with imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles Green
Toledo
IX International
Cleveland
Elias
Green
Crowds Flock to Join British Army in London
London crowds swarm recruiting stations as the Derby plan drives unprecedented turnout. Physicians and clerks toil through days of work while hundreds line up to enter the doors. Attestation will continue under the Derby plan until midnight with lists to be made for acceptance through Wednesday.
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London
Der
Hall of Verly
Derby
Rask Stat
Sam Spetr Tardwarte Carpenter Line Delayed Train
The Oxas Special from SL Lewls over the Katy to San Antonio was delayed due to a freight wreck between MrAlester Oklahoma and Denison Texas. The train, costing $550, failed to arrive by Friday night and arrived at 1 oclock Saturday morning.
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Texas
Oxas
Katy
San Antonio
MrAlester
Okina
Denison
Lex
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Promoted for Croup
A historical advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as the best medicine for croup and throat irritation. It claims the remedy opens blocked air passages soothes the throat and supports breathing, with testimonials from Allen Boseley Mo and others noting long-term use for a family of four.
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Foley
Allen
Boseley
Cays
Austin Mian Heads Ben Hur Temple in Austin
The annual meeting of Ben Hur Temple in Austin elected new officers led by David Tionin as imperial Potentate, succeeding Walton Hood of San Antonio. Other posts filled include chief rabban T Smith, assistant rabban R C Roberdsewn, high priest and prophet Charles Hall, and treasurer J K Donhan, with a banquet held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral and delegations from San Antonio.
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Ten Hur
Austin
San Amalia
David Tionin
Walton Db
San Antonio
T. , Smith
Rabban
R. C. Roberdsewn
Charles Hall
D. C. Pace
Oriental Guide
J. 1
K. Donhan
Joe Muenster
Wallon PD
A. Thomas
Iottle
Strat
A. TL. Davis
San Marcos
Tad Lips‘comb
Mershal Bouldin Stector
Cantern
Gus Johnson
Notable Guests at the St Anthony Hotel in Houston
A stream of visitors from Detroit Dallas New York and beyond arrive at the St Anthony and Gunter hotels in Houston. Notables include Mr and Mrs Menger of San Antonio and Willies Ryan of Louisiana. Guests from New Orleans and Dallas register at the St Anthony while others arrive by river and rail.
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Hierntan
Tex
Catt
Houatin
St. Anthony
Hrunk Ghelle
Detroit
Lie Menger
Ban Franezeg
Wilda We Willard
New York City
Sh Anthony
Tre
Warren DB
Chase
Allettand Cou
the Menger
George J. Baldwin
Dallas
Ucriye
Gunter
Co Kramer
Rem
St Anthony
Wulfeidi Grusaman
Xen Lor
Cire
Weaietered
aLie
St. Anthai
C. H Foumsten
Houston
Tess
St. Abibduy
Robbery by three Mexicans befits Christmas tale in San Antonio
Louis Sanchez a 36 year old Nuevo Laredo resident, while in San Antonio, befriended three Mexicans who hosted a banquet and offered a ride. They robbed him of his savings and threw him from the car outside the city, leaving him to limp back and report the crime to detectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Sanchez
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Agn Antonio
Sanchez
Oklahoma
von Sanches
Bac
Seaton Press Quotes Berlin on Peace Time Drama
French papers say German chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg signals caution while asserting strength to win. Opposing views in Matin and Figaro note long war tolls and costly alliances. Petit Journal and Freron reflect mutual determination to press on, despite German straits and food shortages.
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Patus
Pepers
Uuigporen
Lr von Hethmann-lelines
Gerumin
Heichstag
Germany
Sabriel Hanotaux
Figaro
Raisies
von Bethmann- Hollweg
America
Switzerland
Petit Journal
Stephen Fr
Chon
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Tages
Anita Tromak
Giipsners
Tigris
Will J. Peter
Sin Antonio
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Losove St
Patchernick's
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SAM Spelt Hardware Co
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Safety First Scouts
Dorough
Ssanhalian
Soledad Begis
New Yorks
San Diego
Walter Baker & Co. Ltd
Dorchester, Mass
AY Wilson
Conference On Rural Churches
Baron Zweidinck
U. S
Sam Spetr
Tardwarte
Losara St.Ade
Croup
the Great Republic Life Insurance Company
Los Angeles, California
California
Great Republic Life Insurance Company
Great Republic
California State Insurance Department
State Insurance Department of
S. C. Pandolfo Life Insurance General Agency
Austin Mian
Ben Hur Temple
David H. Doom
Waiton D. Hood
Imperial
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Waller T. Burns
United States District Court
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