Renowned Southwest Texan Homer Eads Dies at Home
Homer Eads, a prominent railroad official and later manager of a cotton oil company, died suddenly of heart disease Sunday at his San Antonio residence. Born in Sumter County, Alabama, in 1836, he moved to Texas as a youth and rose to senior roles in the Kansas City Southern and related lines before guiding business ventures in San Antonio. He led efforts for the International Fair and the San Antonio chapel project for Sam Houston, and was active in charity boards. Survivors include his wife and several children in Texas and California.
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Exposition iava program for Gulf Coast event schedule
A historic draft outlines the Gulf Coast Exposition with dates in January. It highlights Diamond Loop Highway meeting, Woodmen of the World Day, Nueces County Poultry and Farm Stock show, Carnival attractions, and multiple area celebrations across January. The plan lists Dress Day, Children’s Day, and various county and regional observances leading to the Queen of the Gulf Coast pageant.
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Corpus Christi Franchise Election Ordered for January
The Corpus Christi city council orders a special election on January 18 under state law. Citizens will decide if the Corpus Christi Railway and Licht Company can prevail over the interests of the Topples Light Company now under a trusteed operation.
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Gounaris in Lead as Crimes Held in Georgia Support
Athens correspondent reports Gounaris leading in a Georgia race with criminals tied to party support, amid tense polling and regional political maneuvering. Officials note emergent shifts as factions seek to consolidate influence ahead of the election. The story references Landon and a wartime style civic context.
Two Million Men Fighting for Italy War Dispatch
Reports from Rome claim about two million Italian troops are in active or reserve role across the front from Trentino to Austrian lines. A third million are listed in reserve for future operations as fighting intensifies on land and sea with limited naval changes and ongoing mobilization.
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Ore shipments from Mexico reach butter for smelter rail link
Report from Bagh Dass Texas notes a large flow of ore from Meseta mines to Marathon Texas and on to American melting and Refining Company at Houston. Ore travels from Marehoure to the Rio Grande using a crane to load wagons, with over 200 wagons and more than 206 900 tons destined for Mexican mines and smelting near the 17 Vinals facility at a rate of 606 tons weekly.
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Mrs. Oglesby Ill After Fourth Operation in Elkhart
Mrs Richard 17 Oglesby of Elkhart Indiana widow of a former Illinois governor is hospitalized in Chicago recovering from her fourth operation after an appendicitis surgery on Saturday. Despite advanced age she rests comfortably today. Rath commenced falling here and continued intermittently alongside a cold snap in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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General French Sees An Ultimate Triumph
General French bids farewell to the army in Europe after sixteen months of constant fighting. He praises the indomitable spirit and courage of regulars and volunteers, honors the wounded and fallen, and expresses pride in leading the force through a glorious campaign toward a final victory.
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Schiffmanns New Bronchial Remedy Warns At Half Price
An early advertisement touts Schiffmanns New Curreceren Expectorant claiming relief for coughs colds bronchitis and related ailments. The notice promises substantial savings at half price for a limited time with a guarantee of satisfaction and refunds if not effective. It emphasizes safety for children and asserts absence of narcotics with a claim of measurable home-use dosage guidance.
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Twenty Five Sent Coupon Issue Scrambles Market Note
Fragmentary OCR yields a damaged note about coupons, possibly a sale or distribution issue. Reads like a mid paragraph with garbled names and numbers. Unable to extract a clear event, persons, or organizations from the legible parts.
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Mexican troops halted at border amid Presidio tensions
The report notes Mexican troops and a battalion approaching Piedras Negras and Presidio, with a planned deployment postponed. Washington signaled possible troop movement to Marfa or nearby Fort Hancock, while Corpus Christi setups and woman’s clubs funded local relief efforts.
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Mexicans to Celebrate Eagle Pass Holiday Official
In a Mexico sector report, residents of Orreón and nearby areas prepare festivities for the holidays while social tensions ease. Mie Henson heads home to Chicago this afternoon and will return after the holiday observances. Ads note Laxatives and tonic products as remedies.
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