Governor Hears From Sufferers Over Flood Aid Funds
Indiana Governor Samuel M. Ralston faces a flood aid fund of 591,194 with many requests from across North America. Citizens in Ohio Pennsylvania Illinois Wisconsin and Canada ask to use the money for purchases and personal needs while the governor contends the funds must stay for their original purpose unless an emergency arises.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Samuel M. Ralston
North America
Ralston
Gettysburg
Indiana
Chicago
Milford
Ohio
Jackson
Mich
Sarnia
Canada
Burlington
Boston
Gift Shower At Wesley House Faces Rainy Day Roadblock
A city charity event at the Settlement House on South San Saba Street was hindered by heavy rain and muddy streets, though gifts were delivered and many will be sent later. A second shower is planned for January, with items to furnish a bathroom reading room and boy scout supplies sought for future use.
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Wesley House
San Saba Street
Nish
Railroads Report 300000 Violations of 16 Hour Service Rule
The Interstate Commerce Commission analysis of the year ending June 30 1913 shows nearly 300000 excess service instances by 269 railroads. Commissioner McChord notes wide disparities between lines and regions with derailments and other faults driving most excess service while penalties and prosecutions have spurred reductions.
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Washington, D. C
Charles C. McChord
Interstate Commerce Commission
McChord
Prairie Country
Cess
United States
Uric Acid in Meat Clogs the Kidneys
A health note warns that daily meat intake forms uric acid that slows kidney function and causes back pain headaches and urinary issues. It recommends four ounces of Jad Salts daily in water to flush acids and stimulate kidneys, claiming it neutralizes irritants and ends bladder weakness.
Harvard Square to Be Transformed in Cambridge Plans
Harvard officials announce the overhaul of Cambridge Massachusetts Avenue with a Parisian boulevard effect. The project preserves existing stores and offices while adding arcades and a new joint theatre for Harvard and Radcliffe students.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard Square
Harvard
Massachusetts Avenue
Radcliffe
Women's College
Berkeley Creates Municipal Insurance Fund for City Employees
Berkeley authorities enacted a municipal ordinance creating a compensating insurance fund to aid city workers injured on the job. A tax of one half of one cent per $100 of assessed valuation will begin immediately until the fund reaches $10,000.
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Berkeley
Cal
You Are Entitled to the Best Ask for It Adv
An advertisement promises the best option if you ask for it, urging proactive inquiry for superior results. The copy emphasizes assertiveness and value, framing the product as attainable through direct request.
Taylor Fair Directors Elected For 33rd Exhibition
At the Taylor Fair Association stockholders meeting in Taylor Texas the board of directors for the thirty third Taylor Fair exhibition next July was elected. Names include John B Pumphrey John F Black Sol G Yakey Howard Bland Dr Edmond Doak C T Everett J A Thompson T W Morse G E King G M Booth A Alexander Joseph Stasny M R Kennedy C A Lundell Max Bikel. Also note minstrel show at Y M C A in Gunter ballroom Thursday and Friday nights.
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Taylor, Tex
Taylor Fair Association
John B. Pumphrey
John F. Black
Sol G. Yakey
Howard Bland
Edmond Doak
C. T. Everett
J. A. Thompson
T. W. Morse
G. E. King
G. M. Booth
Life-Sparing Fight Fails for Miss Marie Baird
Miss Marie Baird of Parker county, a student at the Denton Normal School, died after a two week struggle from blood poisoning caused by a pin scratch. Specialists from Dallas and Fort Worth used a new serum without success. Burial will be in Springtown. There will be a Y M C A minstrel at the Gunter ballroom Thursday and Friday nights.
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Denton
Tex
Marie Baird
Parker County
Dallas
Fort Worth
Springtown
Churchill Denies Plans to Tour Germany at Christmas
London December 17 Winston Spencer Churchill first lord of the admiralty denied reports that he plans to spend three weeks in Germany during the Christmas holiday period.
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Churchill
Germany
London
Winston Spencer Churchill
The
Admiralty
Heirs Sought for Portland Man Watkins
Police chief receives a letter via attorney seeking relatives of Robert W. Watkins who died in Portland Oregon. Watkins formerly lived in San Antonio and left for Portland April 5 1912. The deceased is said to have two sisters and a half brother in Texas, possibly in this city.
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Robert W. Watkins
Portland
Ore
Lancaster
C. C. Bechtold
Watkins
San Antonio
Texas
Laborers Quit Work Over Wage Cut at Federal Building
Eight laborers at the new federal building in Austin quit after learning they would be paid $1.75 per day instead of $2. The strike did not halt progress as many applicants were available and filled the vacancies.
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Austin
Tex
Federal
Hogs Tubercular Rate Reported in Wisconsin Study
MadisonWis Dec 17 Twenty percent of hogs brought to slaughter are tubercular according to Dr William P Ravenel professor of bacteriology at the University of Wisconsin He released a detailed report after inspecting Wisconsin slaughter houses and facilities in other states.
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Madison
Wis
William P. Ravenel
University of Wisconsin
Ravenel
Wisconsin
Madrid mayor-elect to donate entire salary to charity
Francisco Rodriguez newly elected mayor of Madrid says he will turn over all of his salary to a charitable institution. He is among the wealthiest residents of the Spanish capital and will take office January 1.
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Paris
Madrid
Francisco Rodriguez
Markets of World Compete for Navy Cloth Bids
The navy department will buy 100000 yards of dark blue cloth for uniforms in global markets under Underwood tariff policy. Previous rules required American wool but now bids may be foreign or domestic with opening on January 27. Foreign bidders are expected as wool remains on the free list and American packers recently faced lower bids after Argentine beef contracts.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Navy Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
Department
William B. Francis Dies in Denton at 56
William B. Francis, 56, a well known Texas traveling man, died suddenly in Denton yesterday from heart failure. He was among the state's oldest and best known salesmen with a long career in the industry.
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William B. Francis
Denton
Tex
Willi B. Francis
Texas
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