Administration currency bill reported to Congress in final form
The conference report on the administration currency reform bill reached both houses after a dawn laboring session. Key points include eight to twelve regional banks, stronger reserve requirements, a disputed comptroller on the board, and a plan to purchase 36 million in 2 percent bonds annually. Owen seeks a separate deposits guarantee bill next month.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Conference
Wilson
House
Senate
Mississippi
Federal Reserve
Bulkley
Ohio
House Banking Committee
Federal Reserve Board
McAdoo
Treasury
Foster home gifted to Pittsburg as memorial
The birthplace of Stephen Collins Foster will become a Christmas gift to the city of Pittsburg. James H. Park offered the old Foster homestead to Mayor McGee, with the council expected to accept at the next meeting. Funds raised will fit up a memorial museum and improve the surrounding grounds into a small park.
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Pittsburg
Stephen Collins Foster
Suwanee River
Kentucky
Foster
Pepper, Iowa Congressman, Dies in Clinton
Congressman I B Pepper of the Second Iowa district died in Clinton today after a period of illness. Local officials and colleagues mourn the loss as a veteran lawmaker who served his state with dedication.
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Towa
Clinton
Pepper
Iowa
San Antonio Outlook: Monday Night Frost Tue Morning
For San Antonio and vicinity a Monday night and Tuesday fair period is expected with colder conditions Monday night and frost Tuesday morning.
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San Antonio
Weather for Tourists Across Major Cities at 8 A.M.
Observations from 8 a.m. report temperatures and conditions in St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston Washington. Notable trends include snow or rain expected in several markets and a trend toward increasing clouds and colder air in the northwest.
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Kansas’ City
New York
Boston
Washington, D. C
Bartholdt to Quit After 1915 Term in Congress
Representative Richard Bartholdt of St. Louis says he will not seek re election when his term ends in 1915. Only Payne of New York and Jones of Virginia have longer House service records. He plans to devote effort toward universal peace.
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Washington, D. C
Richard Bartholdt
St. Louis
Missouri
Payne
New York
Jones
Virginia
Burke inquiry notes likely ruling on Panama commissary boss
Informally today Attorney General McReynolds probably will rule that John Burke, manager of the Panama railroad commissary, is a private employee and not a government official. If charges of gratuities from contractors are sustained, Burke could face civil action by the Panama Railroad. The Isthmian Canal Commission continues the contractor dealings probe.
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Washington, D. C
Garrison
McReynolds
John Burke
Panama Railway
Burke
Panama Railroad
Isthmian Canal Commission
May Name Colorado Man Henry Clay Hall for ICC Vacancy
Henry Clay Hall former mayor of Colorado Springs and ex president of the Colorado State Bar Association was discussed as a candidate for an Interstate Commerce Commission vacancy. President Wilson and lawmakers held the conference with Thomas and Seldomridge. They left optimistic about Hall and expected Clements to be reappointed and a third commissioner chosen for later announcement.
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Washington, D. C
Henry Clay Hall
Colorado Springs
Colorado State Bar Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilson
Thomas
Seldomridge
White House
Judson C. Clements
Georgia
Five Mothers Arrested in Minneapolis Shoplifting Ring
In Minneapolis on December 22, five well-to-do mothers were arrested after thirteen children aged up to seven pleaded for their release. Police say more than $800 worth of goods were recovered from the homes of the women, four were released while one remained held. The mothers were charged with belonging to a shoplifting organization and were due in court today.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Fresh eruptions kill natives on Ambrim island group
Paris reports from Noumea that renewed volcanic activity on Ambrim in the New Heoridges islands buried Dipper Point with a landslide of ash. Two local steamers rescued 1300 natives, with no Europeans or Americans among the dead. earlier notes put native losses at about 500.
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Paris
Ambrim
New Heoridges
Ministry of Marine
Kersaint
Noumea
New Caledonia
Dipper Point
Rampolla Will Missing Rumor Circles Vatican
A Vatican rumor claims a box said to hold the late Cardinal Rampolla’s will and other papers has disappeared, prompting concern among church circles in Rome.
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Rampolla
Rome
Vatican
Cardinal Rampolla
Arctic Ship Karluk Drifts In Ice Near Barrow
Seattle dispatch reports the Karluk under Captain Robert Bartlett is frozen in and drifting with the Arctic ice after entering a lead near Point Barrow. Stefansson believes crew and scientists will be safe if the ship is crushed, while a messenger from Herschel Island may carry mail to Dawson by January 1.
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Seattle
Wash
Vilhjalmar Stefansson
Karluk
Robert Bartlett
Stefansson
Point Barrow
Herschel Island
Mackenzie River
Arctic
Erschel Island
Dawson
Canadian Mounted Police
Bootlegging crackdown eyed by city officials in San Antonio
Judge Lowther and Assistant City Attorney Harris push a Sunday bootlegging investigation amid court cases. Police urge serious probe into illicit liquor sales and suspicious methods from dry towns. Reports describe men in overcoats with pint bottles and unlicensed venues operating in secrecy.
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Lowther
Harris
San Antonio
Needlepants to Mend Flags at West Point Sees No Applicants
Uncle Sam seeks an expert needlewoman to mend flags at West Point Military Academy. Despite Civil Service Commission mailing exam blanks for the vacancy, not a single applicant has applied. The $3 a day position draws zero interest, with officials suspecting a talent shortage or insufficient pay.
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Washington, D. C
Sam
West Point Military Academy
Civil Service Commission
Memorial to Be Built by Lincoln Memorial Commission
The Lincoln memorial commission met to start work on a 2 million dollar memorial for the martyred president. Protests favored southern marble over Colorado marble. Garrison holds contract authority. Forthcoming contract letting delays progress on erection.
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Washington, D. C
Lincoln Memorial Commission
Congress
Colorado
Fretary Garrison
Wage Increases Across Boot Shoe Hosiery Industries
Wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows 15 000 workers in boot and shoe, hosiery, and knitting sectors with higher hourly rates in 1912 than 1911. Boot and shoe wages rose 0.8 percent while hours declined 1.5 percent. hosiery and knitting wages rose 5.8 percent despite a 1.7 percent drop in hours.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Labor Statistics
California Tragedy: Daniel De Villiers Killed in Los Angeles
Daniel De Villiers of San Antonio Texas was shot and killed at 2219 West Twentieth Street Los Angeles after going to the home of Roy L. Glover to see his former wife. Glover was arrested as the investigation unfolds.
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Daniel de Villiers
R. L. Glover
Los Angeles
Cal
San Antonio
Tex
Roy L. Glover
West Twentieth Street
DeVilliers
Glover
Texas
Lankershim
Charles Stielman
Boer War Veteran Dan DeVilliers Dies in Los Angeles
Dan DeVilliers, a Boer War veteran who lived in San Antonio after travels with General Viljoen, was killed in Los Angeles. He had married New Yorker Jean Campbell, later divorced, with two children. A former El Paso resident involved in promotions, his death followed rumors of business trips and legal entanglements.
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Dan DeVilliers
United States
Viljoen
Oves Boers
Transvaal
New York
DeVilliers
Jean Campbell
San Antonio
Tamaulipas
Francisco I. Madero
de Villiers
el Paso
Madero
Bernardo Reyes
San Pedro Avenue
General Reyes
Los Angeles
New York City
Roy L. Glover
Oklahoma
President Wilson Appears Restored at Monday Conference
President Wilson shows renewed health during a Monday meeting with Washington correspondents after several weeks of absence. The president's cheeks glow with vitality as he faces the press.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Washington
Captain Swept Overboard at Sea
The schooner John Parker from Barbados arrived in Halifax with its flag at half mast for captain James Richard of La Have who was swept overboard and drowned by a high wave during the passage.
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Halifax
N. S
John Parker
Barbadoes
James Richard
la Have
San Antonio Light Leased Wire Day Report Overview
The San Antonio Light uses the Associated Press Leased Wire Day report as its primary general news service, supplemented by its own extensive special reporting. The daily wire spans about 20,000 words and provides broad news coverage for the paper.
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San Antonio Light Sves
Associated Press
Sa Wee
Reprimand Called for Officers Over Dinner Satire
President Wilson asked for a very serious reprimand for army and navy officers who attended the Military Order of the Carabao dinner that satirized Philippine policy and government. He urged the officers to uphold duty and sacred traditions, warning against personal amusement compromising loyalty.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Garrison
Daniels
Army
Navy
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Cedar Tree Placed on Alamo Plaza for Christmas
The Cedar tree, chosen as the tallest in Kerr County mountains, was placed on Alamo Plaza in San Antonio by the Rotary Club. The tree will be elaborately decorated for Christmas Eve with concerts by the San Antonio band and a Santa Claus appearance by W. H. Furlong Jr. Hundreds of candy boxes are ready for distribution, and motion pictures of the event will be made by Pathe Freres Company.
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Kerr County
San Antonio
Alamo Plaza
Rotary Club
Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Company
J. W. Hucker
Alamo
Douglas Fairchild
Kerrville
San
Christmas Cheer Committee
Pathe Freres Company
Singer Seeks Divorce From William Rapp in Chicago
Mme Ernestine Schumann Heink filed for divorce in Chicago alleging desertion by husband William Rapp. Married May 1905, she resides in Chicago with eight children from prior marriages. Rapp, a 40 year old lawyer, was said to be in New York.
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Chicago
Mme
Ernestine Schumann-Heink
William Rapp
Rapp
Rapps
New York
Death of 2-year-old from match poisoning in Houston
Elizabeth Eiserloh, adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Eiserloh Jr., died shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday from phosphoric poisoning after biting off and eating tops of matches four days earlier. She died in convulsions. Funeral was at 4 p.m. from the family home, 1809 West Houston, burial in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
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Elizabeth Eiserloh
Peter Eiserloh Jr
Eiserlohh
West
Houston Street
New
S J. Joseph's Cemetery
Villa Forecasts Federals Near End In Northern Mexico
Villa predicts federation forces will be driven from Chihuahua and border zones as Constitutionalist control tightens rail and telegraph lines. Desolation follows the siege with churches emptied after priests expelled and strict executions imposed for looting or violence.
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Chihuahua
Monterey
Villa
De la Barra Arrives in Tokyo for Mexican Centennial Visit
Francisco de la Barra former provisional president of Mexico and special envoy to Japan arrived in Tokyo to thank Japan for participation in the Mexican centennial. Crowds cheered as he rode to his hotel. An imperial banquet is planned for Christmas Day.
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Tokio
Francisco de la Barra
Mexico
Japan
de la Barra
Federals Win At Tepic and Mazatlan Coast
Official advices report Federal successes on the Pacific coast of Mexico. Federals reportedly repelled a severe engagement eight miles from Tepic and then took the initiative at Mazatlan, where they had been besieged for weeks.
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Mexico City
Tepic
Mazatlan
Pacific
Mexico
Bank of London and Mexico Closes Doors
The Bank of London and Mexico shut down in Mexico City after failing to obtain currency to meet depositor withdrawals. Officials say the bank is solvent with good collateral, and the suspension may be temporary though deposits have drained. Currency scarcity and long standing note issues contributed to the crisis.
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Mexico City
Bank of
London
Mexico
Cleaning Up for Wilson Pass Christlan
In Christlan Mississippi Mayor H Saucier orders extra cleaning ahead of President Wilsons Christmas Day visit. No demonstrations expected upon arrival or departure and the presidential party will use waiting automobiles to Beaulieu without crowds. No official entertainments will be held.
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Christlan
Miss
H. Saucier
Wilson
Beaulieu
Saucier
A Nation of Gum Users Claims Navy Costs
Hudson Maxim told a New York audience that America spends vast sums on weapons through gum consumption and liquor profits. He argued tobacco and alcohol could fund military builds, claiming modern weaponry fosters peace while he remains a proponent of preparedness.
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New York
Hudson Maxim
Madison C. Peters
John Barleycorn
Church Gifts Top Twenty Million In Annual Report
The Episcopal Church in the United States reports gifts totaling $20,000,000 for the year, about $20 per member. Bishop Robin’s death leaves three missionary districts vacant: Nevada, Skopane, and Cuba, with the general convention adjourned two months ago.
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Washington, D. C
Episcopal Church
United States
Robinson
Nevada
Skopane
Cuba
Major U S charitable gifts total eighty million in year
A New York report shows U S philanthropy by gifts in the past twelve months reaching 80 185 476 dollars at about 2 91 dollars per clock tick. Benjamin Altman's 15 43 million to the Metropolitan Museum leads, followed by John D Rockefeller Jr 10 million to end white slavery.
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New York
United States
Benjamin Altman
Metropolitan Museum of New York
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Col
O. H. Payne
Cornell
Ferriss. Thompson
Princeton University
Andrew Carnegie
Washington and Lee University
Robert H. Doremus
Princeton seniors ban beer at class dinner in anti drinking push
NCETON N J Dec 22 The senior council moves to abolish drinking at Princeton by ruling out beer at the class dinner Fresh momentum comes from Dean McClenan who said the university would hold liquor sellers to account for sales to minors.
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Nceton
N. J
Princeton
Dean McClenahan
University
Peers Seek to Join Expedition to Antarctica
London December 223 Foster Stack house says sixteen peers are among 4800 applicants for places in the British Antarctic expedition. One peer offers to serve as cook's boy if no other position is available.
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London
Foster Stackhouse
Cook
Snow and Sleet Hit Fort Worth Overnight
Snow and sleet fell in Fort Worth and the surrounding area last night and early today. The temperature dipped to a low of 33 degrees.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Snow Hits Panhandle With Six Inch Fall In Texas
Snow covered the Texas Panhandle with six inches reported, while other areas saw lighter amounts. Amarillo recorded 24 degrees, and the local weather bureau forecast freezing weather in North Texas with frost in the south except along the gulf coast tonight.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas Panhandle
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Panhandle
Amarillo
Gulf Coast
Weather to be unsettled this Christmas week
Washington December 32 Weather bureau experts say unsettled conditions will spread across the United States with frequent rains on the Pacific coast. Temperatures near or below average and overcast skies persist through the week as two disturbances bring rain and snow from the Southwest to the Eastern states, with a milder spell followed by colder snap later in the week.
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Washingon
D. C
United States
Weather Bureau
Pacific Coast
Great Cen
North Pacific
Middle West
Weather forecast foresees frost risk across state
The forecast predicts fair after clouds and rain with frost possible Monday night. Major Allen Buell questions forecasts while noting a near storm path through the country. Rain varied statewide with .07 inch in San Antonio and several Texas towns reporting showers.
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Allen Buell
Gulf
San Antonio
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
Austin
Cuero
Lockhart
Luling
Major Buell
Union
Gulf States
Snow blankets Panhandle and Western Oklahoma
Six inches of snow have fallen over the Panhandle and Western Oklahoma. Railroad traffic is steady but could be halted if strong winds drift the snow. The sun shines this morning and cattle interests are not affected.
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Childress
Tex
Panhandle
Oklahoma
Snowstorm Drops Heavy Snow in Western Arkansas
Fort Smith experiences the heaviest snow in years with rates of about a half inch per hour. The dense snow dimmed daylight and forced businesses to light interiors as if it were night.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Arkansas
Snowfall Hits Snyder With Two Inch Accumulation
Snyder Texas reports two inch snow from Sunday night into Monday morning. Temperatures this month averaged 19 above zero as cold weather persisted.
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Snyder
Snyder, Tex
First snow of the season falls in Sherman Texas
Snow began falling in Sherman on December 22 covering roads and yards as the season’s first flurry arrived in the city. Weather observers expected continued light snow through the day with cold temperatures forecast.
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Sherman, Tex
Northern storm hits Vernon with snow and wind
A brisk northern wind brought snow to Vernon on Sunday morning, leaving icy ground and unsettled conditions across the town.
Cold Wave Reaches Ruby
Roby Texas reports a sharp temperature drop as cold air moves in and light snow flurries fall, affecting the town's daily activities and signaling harsher winter conditions ahead.
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Ruby
Roby, Tex
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