Mexicans Assure Bell Sniping Will Cease
Washington dispatch says Mexican officers assure Brigadier General Bell that sniping across the boundary will stop. In El Paso, Bravo reports Torreon’s occupation by Villa, evacuated by 1500 de facto troops, amid claims Obregon could end the revolution quickly. Credence given to Villa’s fear of Obregon and word of tensions near Saltillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bell
el Paso
Kentucky
Tex
Torreon
Villa
Carranza
Bravo
Talamante
Francisco Murgia
Chihuahua City
Consul Bravo
Alvaro Obregon
Obregon
General Obregon
Mexico
General Luis Herrera Killed in Battle Near Torreon
Confirmation came from Mexico City that General Luis Herrera leading a government force was killed in a clash with Villa bandits near Torreon. The report confirms his death in the fighting and notes the engagement occurred on the frontier with rebel forces.
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Luis Herrera
Mexico City
Mex
Torreon
El Oro Garrison Revolts in Mexican Conflict
The Carranza garrison at El Oro 100 miles southeast of Parral revolted December 21 looted mining camp stores and began marching south to join Villa forces at Torreon, a message from two Americans still in the ramp stated.
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el Oro
EL Paso
Tex
Carranza
Parral
Villa
Torreon
President Wilson Delays Signing West Commission
The White House reports President Wilson has not signed the Duval West commission yet and will do so in a few days. The Department of Justice has taken no steps to notify the new judge and waits until the commission is signed before forwarding it with a notification letter.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Duval West
White House
Department of Justice
Department
Mr. West
Danish Bark Josan Sunk
London dispatch reports Lloyds Shipping Agency stating the Danish bark Josan has been sunk. The loss follows wartime hazards at sea with no immediate details on casualties or cause.
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London
Lloyd's Shiping Agency
Houston Lands U S Land Bank for Texas
The Farm Loan Board selected Houston as the Texas district headquarters for the U S Land Bank, a decision after long competition among San Antonio Fort Worth Dallas Austin and Waco. Senators and congressmen voiced mixed hopes but welcomed Texas securing a bank and Houston’s approval. Senator Sheppard supported Fort Worth but credited Houston with a strong outcome and predicted capable bank operation.
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Texas
Houston
Col. E. M. House
Farm Loan Board
Fort Worth
Austin
Waco
New Orleans
San Antonio
Dallas
Farm Loan
Sheppard
Presi dent's Cup Semifinals At Country Club
Welter Walthall and F W Maule played their semi final Thursday afternoon in the Presidents Cup at the Country Club. F M Lewis and J M Cowan met in the second round. The Lewis Cowan winner advances to face Fred Tarrant in the semi finals and then the finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welter Walthall
F. W. Maule
F. M. Lewis
J. M. Cowan
Lewis-Cowan
Fred Tarrant
Watson Quits Democratic Committee as Business Takes Toll
Clarence W. Watson former United States senator resigns from the Democratic national committee citing pressure of business.
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Watson
Democratic Committee
Fairmont
W. Va
Clarence W. Watson
United States
Democratic National Committee
Winter Storm Paralyzes West with Snow and Cold
The storm halted trains as snow and freezing conditions spread from Washington to California. A young man died from exposure in Washington while others in Oregon vanishings and outages raise fears. In Nevada and California heavy snowfall closes lines and blocks power, with mountains receiving several feet and trains stranded at Huntington Lake.
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Washington
Oregon
Nevada
Tonopah
California
Fresno County
Huntington Lake
Mount Tamalpais
Mount Diablo
San Francisco Bay
Tonopah Without Heat in Nevada Snowbound
In Tonopah and surrounding towns in Southwestern Nevada the thermometer stood at zero for a third day with no heat power or artificial light. Search parties sent to repair power line breaks from the White Mountains have not returned leaving two men reportedly frozen. Snow flurries raise fears of lost parties and snowbound trails while mines remain shut and hotels without heat. Food supplies are ample.
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Tonopah
Nev
Nevada
White Mountains
California
Blizzard Abates In Fargo North Dakota
The December blizzard that struck North Dakota eased today with trains delayed but no major damage reported locally. Farther west Pine Bluff Arkansas reports four dead and about twenty injured in Tug's tornado. five of the injured are fatally hurt and white farmers T. J. McDonald and a man named Robinson are seriously hurt.
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Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
Pine Bluff
Ark
Tug
T. J. McDonald
Robinson
Tornado Damages Plantation and Crops Near Tallulah La
A late Tuesday afternoon tornado damaged plantation property and winter crops near Tallulah Louisiana, with no deaths reported. Dr. Herring of Tallulah was injured by flying timber.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Tallulah
Herring
Medina Toll Road Funds Near Goal and Work Start Planned
More than 1000 dollars of the 4000 dollar need has been raised to finance the Medina toll road project. A directors meeting of the road association will be called for the Chamber of Commerce on Friday or Saturday to sign the building contract with Wright Gutzeit and Howard. Secretary John B. Carrington said the firm has virtually agreed to proceed, with work to begin January 1 and push ahead to completion, with route already surveyed and material estimates set. The road is expected to be ready early in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medina
Road Association
Chamber of Commerce
John B. Carrington
Wright, Gutzeit & Howard
Federal Paper Mill Sought to Ensure Gov Paper Supply
A government committee recommended erecting a government pulp and paper mill to secure a steady supply at reasonable prices. The proposal notes annual federal paper use around 30 million pounds, enough for a 50 ton mill, with potential sites on government reservations. The House committee on printing also urged a 1% government mill option.
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Washington, D. C
Joint
Congressional Committee On Printing
House Committee On Printing
Texas Suffragists Move Headquarters to Austin
Texas Equal Suffrage Association will relocate its headquarters from Galveston to Austin this week. Mrs. B J Cunningham, president, said the office will open January 2 and be kept during the forthcoming legislative session.
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Texas
Austin
Galveston
Tex
Texas Equal Suffrage Association
B. J. Cunningham
Cunningham
Mexico approves sovereignty article in new constitution
In Queretaro tonight the Mexican constitutional Congress adopts an article declaring national sovereignty rests with the people and that public authority serves their benefit. It preserves a republic of sovereign states while uniting them under a federal fundamental law. Labor debates focus on an eight hour day and women and children night work. A separate vote may come tomorrow. The penal article was defeated and sent back for revision to remove penal colonies.
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Queretaro
Mexico City
Mexican Constitutional Congress
Emperor Opens Japanese Diet Aims Progress with Treaty Powers
The emperor opened the diet in Tokyo and expressed satisfaction at closer relations with the treaty powers. He noted strengthening ties with Great Britain and France and welcomed a new convention with Russia. He ordered ministers to draft bills for national development and asked the diet to cooperate. the house adjourned to January 21.
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Tokio
Great Britain
France
Russia
Diet
Chesapeake & Ohio declares 5 percent increase on January 1 1917
President Stevens of the Chesapeake & Ohio railway issued a circular noting the railroad's success and prosperity and announcing a 5 percent increase effective January 1, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake & Ohio
Richmond
Stevens
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Salary Increase for Employees Not in Prior Agreement
The proposal would grant a raise to each employee not covered by a former agreement who has served at least one year and has not had a salary advance since January 1, 1916. The measure targets workers currently outside existing contracts.
Ennis Man Dies in Home Fire
ENNIS Tex Dec 27 John Nekuza Sr died after his residence seven miles south of Ennis burned early today flames destroyed the building and he perished in the blaze authorities reported.
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Ennis
Tex
John Nekuza, Sr
Norwegian Steamer Sno Sunk in Lloyds Report
London newsdesk reports the Norwegian steam ship Sno of 1823 tons gross was sunk. Lloyds shipping notes confirm the event and the vessel's tonnage.
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London
Lloyds
Sno
Submarine halts American steamer in English channel
Captain Pla ter of the American steamer Sacramento reports a German submarine stopped his ship in the English channel and examined papers. The sub warned that wheat to France is contraband of war but allowed passage. The Sacramento is listed as American then British owned and briefly blacklisted in 1916 before removal last October.
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Havre
Plater
Sacramento
Buenos Aires
English Channel
France
New York Maritime Register
Pacific
Militiamen and YWCA Girls Enjoy First Holiday Party
About 200 New Hampshire and Virginia militiamen plus 200 YWCA extension girls attended a Tuesday evening holiday party at the association building. The event featured a hypnotist, a string trio from a Virginia field hospital, a vaudeville skit by Virginia and Wisconsin servicemen, and was organized by militiamen with help from Army YMCA No 4.
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New Hampshire
Virginia
Young Woman's Christian Association
Association
Washington, D. C
Army Young Men's Christian Association No. 4
Corporal Hutchins
H. H. Dyke
Virginia Field Hospital
Howard
Matthews
Marden
Burke and Wessels
Virginia Signal Corps
Kutdick
Second Wisconsin Machine Gun Company
Steamer Maryland Missing After Wireless Distress
No trace found of the steamer Maryland by December 27 after she reported sinking on Christmas night. Coast guard cutters Acushnet and Gresham had searched about 200 miles southeast of Nantucket but reported no sign of the vessel.
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Nantucket
Mass
Maryland
Coast Guard
Acushnet
Gresham
Wooda Hole
Boston
Consul General Beltran denies fall of San Luis Potosi
Consul General Beltran said there is no truth to reports that San Luis Potosi has fallen to the Villistas. He noted mails and telegraph service continue normally and dismissed the Torreon surrender as a small Carrancista garrison.
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Beltran
San Luis Potosi
Torreon
Texas fish industry to receive more federal aid
The fish industry in Texas is set for increased federal support. The Bureau of Fisheries proposes a 15000 grant to enlarge the San Marcos fish hatchery, with plans to add another hatchery on the gulf coast. Senator Sheppard and Representative Stephens push for expanded stocking and inspections along the gulf waters to boost local food supply and reduce living costs.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
Bureau of Fisheries
McAdoo
The
Treasury
Congress
San Marcos
Buchanan
Appropriations Committee
Senate
Sheppard
Gulf Coast
House
Stephens
Bureau
Gulf
EXPECT MANY ELKS AT TEXAS STATE CONVENTION
The State Association of Elks plans its annual convention in San Antonio from May 9 to 11 with about seven thousand attendees. Secretary R M Sanders will arrange hotel accommodations and President Roy D Barnum will arrive to discuss program plans. Dave D Cahn of Dallas may seek the presidency at the meeting.
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State Association of Elks
San Antonio
R. M. Sanders
Texas Hotel Keepers’ Association
Roy D. Barnum
State Association
Dave D. Cahn
Dallas
Sanders
Estate to Widow Seeks Temporary Administratrix
The widow Mrs. Annie Pendleton Sheperd Darragh filed for temporary administration of the late John H. Darragh’s estate worth about 200000 dollars. She seeks to collect a seven thousand dollar life insurance and has bond of fifteen thousand dollars required by Probate Judge James R. Davis.
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John H. Darragh
Annie Pendleton Sheperd Darragh
Darragh
James R. Davis
Von Mackensen advances toward Braila in Romanian front drive
Allied reports say Field Marshal Von Mackensen pushes toward Braila the key Danube grain and oil storehouse as Filipechti falls, with Dobruja forces and Bulgarian troops attacking Matchin across the Danube. Verdun bombardments intensify as sector activity continues.
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Associated Press
Egypt
Tigris
von Mackensen
Braila
Lower Danube
Filipechti
Danube
Matchin
Dobrudja
Wallachia
Nube
Verdun
Vacherauville
Vaux
Paris
Highway officials plan Corpus Christi inspection tour
Captain J. D. Fauntleroy federal road engineer and Secretary D. E. Colp journey from Fort Worth to San Antonio for a driving inspection along the San Antonio to Corpus Christi stretch. They will join local delegations at county lines and attend a Rotary Club meeting to organize a permanent Puget Sound to Gulf Highway association. A fare cut to 2.25 round trip from San Antonio is announced for the good roads gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Fauntleroy
Federal
San Antonio
Fort Worth
D. E. Colp
Bexar County Highway League
G. A. McNaughton
Texas Good Roads Magazine
Corpus Christi
Good Roads
Rotary Club
San Antonio Corpus Christi
Puget Sound-to-Gulf Highway
Colp
San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railroad
County Superintendent Injured in Christmas Night Knife Attack
District Judge McKinzey travels to Decatur as grand jury opens on the assault that critically wounded County Superintendent Henry Barton. A former pupil has been arrested and charged with assault with intent to murder after Barton confronted an intruder on a neighbor’s porch.
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Fort Worth
Tex
McKinzey
Decatur
Henry Barton
Barton
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