Butter trust sued to dissolve Elgin board and creamery group
The Elgin Board of Trade and the American Association of Creamery Butter Manufacturers face a federal antitrust suit seeking dissolution. The government accuses a price fixing conspiracy that control butter prices, hurt farmers and small producers, and uses a centralized committee to set prices. Forty six firms allegedly participate, with centralizers buying and storing butter to raise winter prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Board of Trade and
American Butter Manufacturers
Chicago
Elgin Aid of Trade
Butter Trust
Genral Wickersham
Ummer
Seaon
Elgin Board
Elgin Rice
Delares
United States i
Elgin Board of
American Assation Creamery Butter Manufactors
General Barry to Succeed Wood as Army Chief of Staff
Army reports say Major General Thomas Henry Barry of the eastern division will take over from Major General Leonard Wood on March 4 as chief of staff. The chief of staff wields practical control of the army and serves as the president and secretary of war's top military adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Coast
Thomas Henry Barry
United States Army
Leonard Wood
United States
Local forecast for San Antonio and vicinity
Weather bulletin projects tonight and Sunday to be fair with warmer conditions. San Antonio area expected to stay dry and mild, with daytime highs rising slightly and light winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Vicinity
Weather observations across major cities show cool Sunday
Observations at 8 am report St. Louis 34 degrees clear with SW wind, Chicago 82 clear, Milwaukee 26 cloudy with a southern breeze, St Paul 28 clear with NW wind, Kansas City 34 clear with SW wind, New York 28 partly cloudy with W wind, Boston 30 cloudy, Washington 24 clear with S breeze, all noting lowest temperatures in 24 hours and fair Sunday conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Women at San Antonio Luncheon Discuss Franchise
About 200 women from the Equal Franchise society gathered at the St Anthony hotel for a 1 pm luncheon. Attendees sat at separate tables, with informal talks starting at serving time. Miss Eleanor Brackenridge urged brief addresses, while yellow and white decorations and a musical program complemented the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Equal Franchise Society of
St. Anthony Hotel
Eleanor Brackenridge
Equal Franchise Society
Ambassador Reid Improving After Illness in London
In London on December 14 the doctors report Whitelaw Reid American ambassador to Great Britain is in favorable condition after a better night. The bulletin states he passed a good night with improved signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambassador Reid
London
Whitelaw Reid
Great Britain
Ne La Fuente to Be Freed on Bond in Neutrality Case
Pascual Orozco Sr. and David De La Fuente were ordered released from Fort Sam Houston custody on $2500 bonds each pending government appeal to the Supreme Court. Federal Judge Maxey rejected the claim that the president can arrest and detain without process to prevent neutrality law violations, citing authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Pascual Orozco Sr
David de la Fuente
Maxey
Charles G. Treat
Fort Sam Houston
Supreme Court
Tle
Taft
Two Mexicans Held at Fort Sam Houston Paroled on Grounds
Col Pascual Orozco and Gen David de la Fuente were seized by U S army officials on November 11 and held at Fort Sam Houston with parole and freedom of the grounds. Orozco was captured at El Paso and de la Fuente in San Antonio under section 14 of the U S code. The release order had not yet been received by Col Charles G Treat, Fort Sam Houston commander. The supreme court will determine bond and liberty pending final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pascual Orozco
David de la Fuente
United States Army
Fort Sam Houston
Orozco
el Paso
General de la Fuente
San Antonio
United States
Charles G. Treat
Supreme Court of the United States
Arctic Vessel McMur Setback Reported in January
A damaged fragment notes a failed Arctic voyage involving vessel McMur. The report references January events and a base setup, with limited readable details on the ship and its mission in the northern region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
McMur She Wil
Fred Bon Work Reported Amid Ongoing Rail Project Delays
Fragmented text indicates officials discuss ongoing railroad operations and worker status. Mention of R. A. Lo and December timelines hints at delays and apprisement of members. Subscriptions and bonus figures appear in context of chamber soliciting funds for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lo
Antonio
Cupid Defies Hoodoo in Friday the Thirteenth Wed
Joseph Lowry Hogan and Miss Mae Louise Hansen married at 8 p.m. by Justice R Neill Campbell defying Friday the thirteenth beliefs. The ceremony followed by two other couples obtaining licenses, Winston S Fontaine with Mabel K Lawrence and Milford W Shuler with Mrs Mattie Thorington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lowry Hogan
Mae Louise Hansen
Justice R. Neill Campbell
Winston
Fontaine
Mabel K. Lawrence
Milford W. Shuler
Mattie Thorington
Corporation barred from retail liquor license in Texas
Houston December 14. Judge William Masterson rules a corporation cannot be issued a retail liquor dealer license in Texas. The Sam List company sought a saloon permit from County Clerk Jones. a mandamus to compel issuance was denied in district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
William Masterson
Fifty-fifth District Court
Texas
Sam List Company, Incorporated
Jones
Testimony Admitted In Archbald Case Amid Narrow Vote
In Washington on December 14 the senate admitted testimony from C. G. Watc hman regarding Judge Archbald's conduct during a settlement. The vote to admit was 29 to 25, a narrow margin that reflected division as the defense argues misbehavior and improper acts by citizens of Scranton, Pennsylvania who testified to Archbald's stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ring
Bhington
Archhbald
Prests
Canor
G. M
Archbald
Ote
House
No Rain Weather Holds as Holidays Bring Mixed Outlook
Weather outlook mixed for Christmas season with no rain in sight for two days, while shoppers throng stores and Christmas business remains strong. Forecast predicts some sun but some country roads may stay impassable, impacting travel and commerce as the holiday period starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yea
Rates To Be Compared For Express Companies
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered all interstate express companies to file by February 1 1913 statements comparing current rates with those proposed by the commission. The comparison will form the basis for potential rate reductions to be ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Day in Congress: senate to reconvene Monday for dry state bill
Senate met at noon and agreed to meet at 11 a m Monday to consider the dry state bill. They resumed the omnibus claims bill and discussed the Burnett immigration bill proposing an illiteracy test. Representative Mott proposed amendments to the newspaper publicity law virtually repealing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Burnett
Mott
Explorer Terra Nova sails to assist Captain Scott expedition
Terra Nova arrives at CHURCH NZ and sets course for Explorer's Sound to aid Robert F. Scott's expedition. The ship is expected to reach Captain Scott's base mid January with supplies and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Explorer's of Supplies
Scott
New Zealand
Cape Evans
Amundsen
South Pole
Railroad Delays Over Bonus Funds For Fredericksburg Line
Status of the Icksbury Road 515 project shows a $2125 shortfall in funds and a delayed completion as the railroad promoter and chamber of commerce dispute bonuses. Officials expected completion after San Antonio's agreement, with eight hours after fulfillment to begin the project. Local committees report weak business interest and ongoing waiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EAS
Fredericksburg
San Antonio
Saturnave
San
Weather Forecast Credit Amid Mixed Readings In Texas
Patchy, uncertain outlook described as fair at times with predictions corrected by weather bureau experts. No sunshine yet as Antonio and nearby towns anticipate ongoing rain and continued unsettled conditions affecting merchants and crops across West Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Antonio
West
Texas
Vardaman to Appear in San Antonio Lecture
The notice states former Governor J. K. Vardaman will appear for a lecture in San Antonio on January 15. The event involves the Shriner organization and follows reports of rainfall and unsettled conditions in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Rice
J. K. Vardaman
San Antonio
Mississippi senator race ends as ads continue
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a Mississippi election topic with references to a state senator, ongoing campaigns, and continued advertising amid wet weather. Details are unclear, but the item references political activity and the end of a campaign period.
Scott and the Terra Nova Claims Refused
Twenty three Americans wounded or kin of those killed or wounded by shots from beyond the Mexican border in April or May 1911 should receive in compensation, with details pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Indemnity Claims Trimmed in Mexican Border Case
A congress report from a commission of army officers disallowed two claims totaling 100000 dollars. Americans Converse and Platt were not entitled to indemnity for border raids. Approved awards totaled 86500 for injuries and losses at El Paso and Douglas, including lives lost and individuals wounded or harmed by Mexican forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demnity
Congress
Lawrence F. Converse
Edward M. Platt
United States
Converse
Platt
el Paso
Tex
Adolfo Varela
Viginia Moorhead
Abundio Soto
Edward G. Heaton
Celia Griffiths
A. R. Chandler
Douglas
Ariz
Emma Larson
Elmer E. Crowe
Francis F. Williams
John W. Keate
Joseph W. Harrington
William R. White
Ministers Urged to Promote Peace in Mexico
Mexico City December 14. The interior minister asked Protestant clergy and Masonic lodge officers to provide aid toward restoring peace. Earlier the Catholic church was also invited to help restore order across the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Republic
Labor Commissioner Opens Twenty Third Day of Harriman Slack
Federal Labor Commissioner Neill entered the twenty third day of mediation between Harriman line conductors and train men and the company. Public awareness of the dispute status remained unclear as the talks continued in Houston Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston, Tex
Neill
Harriman Line
Parrot May Testify On Johnsons Tragedy
Detectives vigil around a pet parrot in Denver as officials seek the bird’s testimony in the deaths of Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnson found in a hotel. The aviculturalist is to cross examine while authorities consider covering the cage for potential vocal reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Government Check List published by Government Printing Office
The government issues a remarkable publication called the Check List listing every government publication from foundation to 1909. It spans over 1800 pages and took about fifteen years to prepare under Miss Mary A. Hartwell, assistant to August Donath, superintendent of documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Government Printing Office
Mary A. Hartwell
August Donath
United States
Funds for Texas wolf bounty slow to exhaust
From present indications it will be some time before the $100,000 appropriation for bounties on wolves and other predators is exhausted. The department reports inquiries from various sections and the comptroller has issued warrants totaling $6,275 in about 63 counties in the western part of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Pouch Recovered After Theft at Austin Post Office
A registered mail pouch missing since a December theft near the Austin post office was found by a creek in the city. Its contents included several hundred dollars in cash and several packages opened but mostly intact. One Dallas exchange package held 1566.08 dollars and another for the department of insurance and banking carried 45.20 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Comptroller’s Department
Dallas Exchange
Department of Insurance and Banking
Department
Rates Ordered Reduced to Lower Freight Across Regions
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled existing fruit and vegetable rates from Louisiana and Texas to Crawford Nebraska and other midwestern points were unreasonable. It ordered a general rate cut averaging about 20 percent to take effect for at least two years from February 1 next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
Louisiana
Texas
Crawford
Neb
Middle Western
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilson Sails From Bermuda After Vacation
President-elect Woodrow Wilson departed Hamilton Bermuda on the steamer Bermudian for New York. A large crowd gathered on the quay to cheer as the vessel moved away, and Wilson said he was delighted with his vacation.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Woodrow Wilson
New York
Mr. Wilson
Taft Plans Jacksonville Stop En Route to Panama
President Taft promised Senators Fletcher and Bryan of Florida to spend forty minutes in Jacksonville on the night of December 20 during his trip to Key West and Panama. He has not visited Florida since taking office and a reception for him and Mrs. Taft will be held in Jacksonville with a likely brief address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Jacksonville
Washington
Fletcher and Bryan
Florida
Key West
Panama
White House
Mrs. Taft
Ship Steward Found Guilty in Graft Scandal
NORFOLK VA December 14 The commissary steward of the battleship Louisiana W A Dickey was found guilty of scandalous conduct by a navy court martial and sentenced to five years at hard labor amid graft charges in the Atlantic fleet commissariat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
W. A. Dickey
Louisiana
Commissariat
Shooting of Mrs Barnes In Paris Raises Uproar
Paris dispatch reports a quarrel between American socialite Mrs Mary Barnes and French sportsman Walter Mumm ending in Barnes firing at Mumm and Mumm wounding Barnes. Police seek Barnes on an incitement arrest warrant while both remain hospitalized amid secrecy about the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Mumm
Mrs. Barnes
Paris
Barnes
Mumm
Public Prosecutor
Avenue du Bois de Boulogne
MUMMAN AVIATOR KILLED IN ST LOUIS AIRMAN TRAGEDIES
Dated December 14 in St. Louis Missouri a report notes the shooting of Walter Mumm at an air meet and marks it as the eighth fatal incident involving airmen who took part in aviation duties. The piece references balloons and other aviators including Roosevelt in a film about ballooning. Continued on page 3.
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ST. Louis
Walter Mumm
Mnent
Aviar
Roosevelt
Alfred Lebia
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Thomas H. Barry
M. Senate
M. Eenene
LA Fuente
Mans
Vessey
Fred Bon
Cupid
Hoodoo
Mer
Icksburg
Vardaman To
Ma Luling
Sississippi
Bens City
Ssissippi
Scott and
The
Army Board
Pratt
Las Cruces
Temascaltepec
Parrot
Polly
Wilson
IHS
Mumman Aviator
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