Yuan's Renunciation of Republic Heard in Peking
Premier Yuan Shi Kai declared he would not accept a republic and refused the suggestion in a formal statement from Beijing. Tang Shao Yi reported to Wu Ting Fang that the government would consult before replying. The armistice between imperial and revolutionary forces was extended to December 30 for a response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
PEKIN
Yuan Shi Kai
Shanghai
Tang Shao Yi
Wu Ting Fang
Peking
Discrimination Alleged Over Alamo Advertising Practice
An indignation meeting in San Antonio discussed alleged bias at the Alamo where a competitor publicly solicits sightseers for its autos. Attorneys advised writing to Governor Colquitt for prohibitory orders to curb the booster and protect others from unfair trade.
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O. B. Colquitt
San Antonio
A. C. Grohn
Paul Tilenius
Henry Schutte
Grohn
Alamo
Mrs Katherine Poe Dies in Denton Texas at 22
Mrs Katherine Madeline Poe wife of O P Poe Jr of Denton Texas died at 4 40 this morning after several weeks illness. She came to this city three months ago with her husband from Denton. Survived by husband parents sisters and brothers all listed with Tankerly Texas as home. Funeral arrangements pending at Shelby Loring parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
Katherine Madeline Poe
O. P. Poe Jr
Denton
Texas
R. J. Tankerly
Josie Tankerly
Edward Thompson
John
Frank
Ois
Tankerly
Shelby Loring Undertaking
Corpus Christi to Open $100,000 Hotel Feb 1
Col J T Dickinson and wife arrive at the St Anthony to oversee a Corpus Christi project a new $100,000 hostelry. B Farrell will manage the hotel and accompany the party from San Antonio. Glénel Dickinson expects the first class hotel system to boost tourist travel in Texas after Christmas.
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Col. J. T. Dickinson
Corpus Christi
Texas
Dickinson
St. Anthony
Chicago
B. ¥. Farrell
San Antonio
Glénel Dickinson
Katy Added to List in Rail Freight Order
The Texas rail commission issued an order placing the Missouri Kansas and Texas company of Texas on a list for Galveston routes. It requires observing switching charges for rehandling of freight, applies to few carloads, and affects shipments to and from industries at Galveston. Similar arrangements are in effect at Houston Dallas and Fort Worth.
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Katy
N. Tex
Railoat ‘Commission
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Company of Texas
Galveston
Houston
Dallas
Fort
Suit Filed Against Keystone Watch Case Trust
The United States sues Keystone Watch Case Co in federal court under the Sherman act alleging a monopoly in watch case manufacture and sale. Named defendants include Ophilus Zurburgg, Caleb F. Fox, Howard W. Stotsburg, John J. Mueller, Charles M. Fogs, F. H. Kain, and Irving Smith. Keystone allegedly controls about 80 percent of U.S. watch cases.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
United States
Keystone Watch Case Company
Keystone Company
Pennsylvania Corporation
Ophilus Zurburgg
Riverside
N. J
Caleb F. Fox
Howard W. Stotsburg
John J. Mueller
Charles M. Fogs
F. H. Kain
Ezra Meeker Attracts Crowds In Alamo Camp
Ezra Meeker pioneer of the Oregon Trail camps behind the Alamo walls after securing permission from Governor Col quitt. He plans a national highway project and $100,000 appropriation while lecturing in San Antonio. Meeker travels with his 106 year old tar bucket wagon and his longtime driver W. H. Mardon.
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The
Alamo
Ezra Meeker
Oregon Trail
Colquitt
Meeker
Alamo Court
Austin
Pacific Coast
Nesbitt
California
W. H. Mardon
Mr. Meeker
Oregon
Puyallup
Wash
Nervous strain plea rejected in dynamiting probe
Indianapolis prosecutor Baker failed to avoid contempt charge as Judge Markey fines him $50 after he interrupted a murder trial to seek protection from Detective Robert J. Foster of the National Erectors' association amid a high profile dynamiting investigation. Baker cited mental strain from being shadowed by thugs and hirelings, and touted a grand jury inquiry into those who harassed him. A prior grand jury member reportedly endured insanity from the case.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
National Erector’s Association
Baker
Joseph Markey
Robert J. Foster
Erectors’ Association
Markey
Foster
John J. McNamara
Beacon Hill Company Formed By Nicholson Furnish And Smith
Real estate firm Nicholson Furnish Smith incorporators form Beacon Hill Company in Austin with capital stock of 18000 dollars. D K Furnish B J Nicholson and T N Smith named as corporators. Nicholson says the step facilitates operations. Furnish formerly served as trustee of the firm.
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Nicholson, Furnish & Smith
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill Company
Austin
D. K. Furnish
B. ‘J. Nicholson
T. N. Smith
B. F. Nicholson
Court case argues small profit margins and public benefit
The argument claims costs and prices narrow to a 1.50 margin, asserting profits on cattle and eel are minimal. Defendants are said to employ best business methods and economies, earning less than ten percent annually on investment, with the public benefiting from their operations.
May Eat in Peace as Calderon Gets Christmas Delay
Attorney L B Camp asked Judge Dwyer to postpone Calderon's sentence until after Christmas to allow him a Christmas dinner. Judge Dwyer granted a postponement. sentencing likely December 29. Calderon was convicted of the murder of D Morales with the appellate court upholding the verdict. Camp seeks commutation to life imprisonment.
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Alejandro Calderon
L. B. Camp
Dwyer
Calderon
D. Morales
Criminal Appellate Court
Camp
May Oppose Coy J Frank Gallagher for District Clerk
Rumors say May will run for district clerk against Andres Coy Jr after a close city treasurer race. Gallagher declined to comment while friends push for a decision. Another rumor links Victor Beze to a county tax assessor bid against Albert V Huth, though not confirmed.
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J. Frank Gallagher
Andres Coy Jr
Gallagher
Victor Beze
Callaghan
Voters Qualify Slowly for Poll Taxes in County
County tax collector John A. Bitter reports slow voter qualification with just over 100 poll taxes paid so far. He warns January will bring crowding at the window and cautions the total may fall short of last year if the pace continues.
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John A. Bitter
Janitor Robbed in Ward School Basement
Will Norris, janitor at a ward school in Waco Texas was imprisoned in the basement by two robbers who took his watch and about forty dollars. He did not report the incident until today saying it occurred Tuesday morning.
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Associated Press
Waco
Tex
Will Norris
Vote sellers given chance to confess in Virginia case
Judge Skeen of Lee County Virginia issued a proclamation inviting those who sold votes in a recent election to appear in court confess and accept a minimum fine. Indictments will be returned if they refuse. Voters face lifelong disfranchisement upon confession of fraud. The court grants one year to pay fines while a grand jury has returned 200 true bills and awaits confessions before February adjournment.
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Associated Press
Knoxville
Tenn
Skeen
Lee County
Lost Watch Delays Fine For Stone Before Judge Buckley
George Stone a farmer appeared in corporation court on a minor charge after telling Judge Buckley he came to town on business, lost a gold watch last night, and was arrested. The judge discharged him saying he had been punished enough and urged him to return home.
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George Stone
Stone
Newsies to Attend St Anthony Christmas Dinner
Nat M. Washer to distribute tickets at 129 Losoya street at 2:30 p.m. for Newsies invited to a Christmas dinner at the St. Anthony hotel. Bona fide paperboys will assemble at Travis park at 11:30 a.m. Christmas morning, march to the ballroom, with an orchestra and vaudeville acts.
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Newsies
Nat M. Washer
St. Anthony
W. J. Dooley
Washer Bros
Losoya Street
Travis Park
Lloyd Spencer
Plaza Theater
Mrs. Washer
Penitentiary Commissioners Named Defendants in Land Suit
A Fort Bend county suit seeks to reclaim 5435 acres of Imperial Sugar land sold to the state four years ago for $160,000. The action, naming Ben F. Cabell W Branhan and L W Little as defendants, alleges breach of a ten year cane crop contract tied to sugar prices and a minimum annual crop of 2250 acres. Damages total about half a million dollars. Frederick H. Keller leaves for New Orleans for Christmas holidays.
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Richmond
Tex
Ben FE. Cabell
W. Branhan
L. W. Little
Penitentiary
Fort Bend County
Imperial Sugar Company
Street Car Trouble Delays Corpus Christi Transit
Corpus Christi faces no street car service as crews repair a power house breakdown. No cars have operated since Monday and service is not expected to resume before Thursday morning, worsening muddied streets and sidewalks.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Power House
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Yuan Onl Kai
Republic
Chna
Mbespr
Cora Atest
C. A. Arnold
Nolan Street
Watch Case Trust
Government In Petition
Seton
Rodan
PRIS
Race
Lucky “Newsies
Washer Bros. Co
Newsboys
Frederick H. Keller
New Orleans
Cae Sans
San Antonio Music Co
Knabe
E. Houston St
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