Savage Head of Executive Body of Fair
The Committee of One Hundred elected Sir Baryne Wis as permanent head and set plans for the 1918 fair. A first meeting of the feminittes field discussed headquarters, with Wax as secretary and Affleck as treasurer. Committees reviewed funding, increased membership to thirty one, and planned interviews with city and county officials on support. The executive committee approved the Washington bureau and sending committees to California expositions to study paying models.
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Baryne Wis
Tharosof
Jho
Monstag Witernoon
Selle Deutvechman Wax
Hs. Affleck
Clue
J. Kirkpatricl
J. J. Fly Ing
Winchester Kelsoava App
Ibn A
F. W W. Kirkpatrick
Duke Wolff
Allert Krankos
Charles Geary
J. Murdings
J. Hurt
Selly Weutschman
Hyo Bt. Savage
Southweat
San Antonio
Phe Whitleinn
Barosak
Fair Directors
Dlyobstructad
Tipetion
Barcon
Washington
California
Nexas
HR. J. Harding
Palifornia Fair
San Francisco
San Diego
Fr. A. Taylor
The
University
William Tt. Atanning
Manning
Trair
Committee of One Hundred
Pan-American Congress
Kerrville
Charles Schreiner
Kerriville
J. HH. Fowler
Menger Hotel
Field
R. J. Boyle
Frey Dugeest
Walton D. Hood
Strike Pickets Demand Eight Hour Day In Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on December 14, 1300 molders and printers staged a strike for an eight hour day at $4. The International Molders Union business agent Valentine Arck dismissed reports that government agents incited the action.
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Pitusbung. Pa
Ptekitg
Valentine Arlc
Tin International Moulders Uniton
Atric
Impeachment Begun Against Marshall in Congress Debate
Representative Buchanan led a push to impeach U. S. Attorney H. Snintien Marshall of the Southern District of New York alleging failure to prosecute shipowners, aid to foreign belligerents, violations of hour laws, and abuse of office. The House referred the resolution to committee for study and action.
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Washington, D
Bec
Duchanan
Hittels
H. Snintien
Torney
New York
Buchanan
Marshall
New
Gerton
Marelill
Goodrend
Siio Ty Mirshall
Jauber
Jugaai
Boas Cornell
Walel Buchantin
Bauer
Belt Railway Strike Halts Chicago Christmas Freight
A large strike by Line 14 8re tinder engineers firemen trainmen and switchmen on the Belt Railway of Chicago crippled rail traffic. Thousands of tons of Christmas goods and war supplies for Europe were blocked as passenger service declines and yard shifts at Clearing ceased. The stoppage affected every Chicago entering railroad and tied up thirteen rail lines. The strike reportedly had backing from the grand lodges of the Brotherhoods of Engineers Firemen and Trainmen. Colonel Bowser of Dallas died suddenly at 72 from brain hemorrhage, a former Texas legislator.
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Chigags
Belt Railway of
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Europe
Brotherhoods of Engineers
Bowser
Dallas Dica
Dallas
Tex
Dallas County
Howser
Texas
Angens
D. W. Howser
Weather Forecast For San Antonio And Vicinity
Local forecast for San Antonio and nearby areas calls for unsettled skies tonight with possible showers. Winds remain light to moderate as temperatures dip into the evening.
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San Antonio
Veihity
Ciouay
Temperatures Across Cities Show Cold and Windy Conditions
A garbled weather note lists multiple cities with temperatures ranging from the mid teens to the 90s. It describes north or northwest winds, occasional rain or snow, and highs and lows across a 24 hour period, with Washington reaching around 92.
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Louis
Chicago
Milwadede
Loudy
Kaxeas
Saat
Litehest
York
Temperatires
Snare Vines
Fen Enilery Lavient Teampwentore Tylot ‘Uhura, 28. Highant
Washington
Eastern States Hit by Severe Snowstorm and Wind
A major snowstorm swept the eastern states, crippling New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and New England. Telecommunication lines failed as poles and wires fell under heavy snow while trains halted and passengers faced days of delays. City streets iced over and winds reached 64 mph as shipping and travel stalled across the coast.
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New York
New Jersey
Pennsyliania
New England
Aix
Ianhes Sloem
Nyc
Espress Drainy
Schol
Othems
Ficiels
Windford
Shumford
Con
Dow
Ierfare
Steain
Limraellite
Troy
Rita
Virginia
Western Union Telegraph Company
Hudson River
Atlantic
Nova Scota
New York City
Eastern Weather Bureau
Statons
Storm disrupts Cape Cod as Boston storm eases inland
Early reports say the powerful storm that swept the region last night began to pass with shifting winds and clearing Boston. Cape Cod areas faced hurricane like effects with coast stations cut off while Berkshire County faced the worst snowfall yet, paralyzing rail traffic and closing routes.
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Boston
Dee
Noast
Genani
Moening
Cape Cod
Terkshire County
Minnesota Steamship Heads Toward Port San Francisco
The disabled steamship Minnesota is expected to anchor in the harbor today after arriving off the coast of Lower California. Tugs were sent for assistance following wireless appeals, and federal officers will control access while an investigation proceeds into the breakdown that disabled the vessel.
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San Francisco
Cal
Minnesota
Lower California
John W. Presto
United States
Nonody
Minnesola
New Border Raid Plan Rumors Hit Texas Border
Officials report alleged movement linked to raiders along the Texas border. Army officers indicate U S forces are adequate to deter any cross border action while authorities investigate claims of Mexican support and funding for the scheme.
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Monterey
San Dive
Les
Sunny Aera Brownsville Mills
Wag
Laredo
Brlaunduse
Texas Berder
United States
Gueh
Prison term sought for Texas robbery case in suburb
Nine decades in prison were sought for Frank Linler after a robbery by force charge. The jury reached its verdict in the case as Keller and Widener faced related charges in a suburb railway station holdup.
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Tex
Frank iBed Linler
Tte
Keller
Dave Widener
Gure
Crbler
Marey
Widener
103 year old Mrs Beley Storey Clark quietly marks birthday
Carmi Illinois December 14 Mrs Beley Storey Clark turned 103 yesterday and celebrated with a quiet smoke among friends. She has never ridden a railroad train or worn a corset and says smoking did not shorten her life, crediting common sense a simple diet and vitality.
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Carmi
Tih
Beley Storey Clark
Health fight ends in Topeka death case at exposition site
A 22 year old named Le is found dead in San Francisco from a revolver wound to the heart. Police say the death appears personal in nature. The victim had traveled from Topeka to attend the exposition and recently worked in the exploitation department of a sanitation body.
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Tee
Sane
Topeka
Kans
San Francisco
Misa Channel
Espnultivl
Wool Clip Shipped From San Angel Texas
More than a million pounds of mohair, about 250 000 pounds from the West Texas area, were shipped today in a special train for northern destinations. The movement highlights the growing wool and mohair trade in the region.
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San Angel
Tex
Texas
U S Demands Teutons Release Warship Cut Off
A terse note demands the immediate release of all Germans and Austrians taken from the steamers Cousie San Tan and Carolina during a naval incident. Arrangements for public dissemination will be announced later.
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Wabhington
Tag Tapas
Mike
Geran
Ouelale
Greece Orders Food Vessels Seized for Allied War Aid
The government plans to requisition ten Greek ships tied to British and American ports to import food. Ships will be manned with crews bought by the Allied government, avoiding the troubles faced by regular owners at the docks in obtaining cargo.
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Athans
Luedon
Learmed Indas
Greece
Albers
Ishins
Republican National Convention June 2 Details
Fragments report the Republican National Convention date June 2 and venue in Washington Tennessee with mention of party leadership and women delegates. The text is damaged but hints at scheduling and procedural questions surrounding nominating events.
Allies Reach Line in Balkans Observer Notes Delays
A London correspondent reviews why entente forces in the Balkans retreat and delays persist. Key points cite supply topography Greece’s slow moves and a pivot toward fortifying Salonika as Bulgarian pressure grows and talks with Germany wrestle with Greek neutrality and potential concessions.
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London
Greece
Baskans
Salystki
Hossars
Armittary Island
Snalsa
Bations
Condine
Che I
Montenegro
Macedonia
Tony
Ivray Tédy
Argu
Sarrall
Paris
Secretary Lansing Confers With President On Austria Demands
Secretary Lansing visited the White House to discuss Austria related points in the Ancona note. He planned to inform President Wilson of a State Department briefing with Baron Ertze Zerci dinek regarding Austrian and German nationals on American ships and broader international tensions.
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Washington
Lansing
White House
Wilsm
Austria
Ancona
France
Tansine
State Department
Erte Zercidinek
Baron Jweindinek
Oil Sprayer Tested by Commissioner in Texas
Commissioner Ray Lambert reports satisfaction with officials in Logan Worthy patentees testing a new oil sprayer. The device operates at 100 pounds pressure and sprays five quart per square yard at a distance, with plans to ship to San Antonio for related trials. Local officials in Fort Worth Dallas and Galveston monitor the project as an economic effort.
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Tyke
Okla
Ray Lambert
Logan & Worthy
San Antonio
San Anvine
Campariaen
Atselt
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