Homeseeker Excursions in Question Amid Rail Rate Debate
Railroads consider continuing homeseeker excursions to aid colonization as rates rise after years of low fares. Kansans, Brownsville trips, and interstate routes are center stage with chambers urging renewal while carriers cite financial strain. A separate Dallas Greenville run rushes a dying burn victim to a hospital. a burglary nets over $100 in goods. local bonds gain approval.
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MBS
Kansas
Brownsville
Chamber of Commerciand
Gsee
Aviatrix Miss Stinson Barred From Loop the Loop Feats
San Antonio aviation figure Miss Katherine Stinson is prohibited from performing stunt flights such as loop the loop at Fort Sam Houston. General Bliss and Colonel Treat cite safety concerns while praising aviation progress. Stinson plans normal flights and a New Year’s Eve appearance with Little Lord Roberts, aiming for higher flights previously achieved with other aviators.
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Katherine Stinsin
Sam Hotalom
Moi
Tiles
Imu
Charlee G. Treat
Tom Imander
Tom Imander. 4 General Bliss
United States
Mise
Milas Stinson
Little Lord Roberts
Setor
the Majestic
2. E. Wagner
Miss Stinson
Mr. Wagner
Lincgin Beachey
Miss Btinson
San
Plan for strenuous Washington tour hearings next week
A U S plan outlines hearings six days a week with six hundred mile railroad trips. The reserve board nomination process advances as endorsements flood the White House. President Wilson aims to keep control over selections, with Congress largely deferential to his choices.
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Washington, D.C
Tee
Federal Reserve Board
White House
Wilson
Congress
Voters Ignore Poll Tax Talk in County Office
The article reports on John Bitter urging eligible citizens to pay poll taxes or claim exemptions. He criticizes those who avoid taxation, arguing they should contribute to voting rights and refrain from delaying the process while officials remain free of extra costs. The piece notes small payments and discussions on exemptions.
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County Cale
John Bitter
Bitter
Clan Still in Mine at Pineville Rescue Efforts
In Pineville Kentucky guards encircled an abandoned mine where Sendriesson clan members hide. Mrs Jack Hendrickson, wife of the mountaineers leader, was asked to persuade their surrender. If they refuse, authorities will attempt to smoke them out. Seventy five guards are on duty awaiting a peaceful surrender or further action.
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Pineville
Anine
Sendriesson
Jack Hendrickson
Andrender
President Wilson Schedules Golf After Cabinet Remarks
President Wilson, urged by Dr. Cary T. Grayson, ends a busy day with a round of golf at the Mississippi Country Club after luncheon. Chief Justice W S Fly returns from holidays. appellate session delayed until January 7. A family motor ride followed by a standstill in court and a note on the late prelate’s estate in Campobello.
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Christian
Wilson
Cary T. Grayson
Tose Earls
Mississippi Country Glub
Grayson
Fly
W.S. Fly
Fourth Court of Cid
Fromt
Federal troops surround Ojinaga as siege unfolds
OCR reads that Federal troops held the outposts around Ojinaga and along the Concho river while Constitutionalists moved to encircle the city. Attacks expected. forces near San Juan and San Prangieco. General Ortega advances up the river from Mulata.
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Wiley
San Irene
Ojinags
Concho River
Attuck
San Juan
Ojinawa
Ortega
Mulata
San Prangieco
Border Patrol Action approved at Presa?als Texas
Washington December 20 officials approve Metor McNamee commanding border patrol at Presales Texas to force back into Mexico, after Mexican soldiers sought safety on the American side following their rout from Olínaga. American forces instructed to prevent incursions except to aid the wounded.
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Wasiington
Department
Metor McNamee
Commandig
Prealds
Tex
Olinaga
Train Attack in Mexico Sparks Heavy Toll and Alarming Reports
Reports from San Luis Potosi describe a Constitutionalist assault on an Aguas Calientes line near Ipina leaving 80 guards killed and 16 missing, with few passengers returning. Separately, Paris dispatches note Mexican finance talks in London and a proposed $5 million loan to cover January interest, amid Bank of London and Mexico negotiations.
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San Luis Potost
Mex
Aguas Caliantes
Lee Tablan
Paris
Lau
International Banking Group
de la
Veteran jurist Key long served Texas appellate bench
Veteran jurist Key, longtime chief justice of the Third Court of Civil Appeals, is described as among the oldest occupants of Texas appellate bench. The report notes his career since 1892, his health, and his stature among lawyers despite age. Colonel Robert M. Thompson, linked to a Sherman act case, pleaded no contest and was fined $4900 in federal court.
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Third Court of Divil Appeals
Austin
Bits Ker
Sea Surgical Institute
Fa Gripps
Key
Fourth Court of Girl Appeals
Lly
Justic J. F. Oxrl
G. Paylee
Texas
Court of Coit Appealg
Ireg
Ana Ms Opinion
Dasyn
Chef Justice
Thompson
New York
Robert M. Thompson
James B. Patton
Ollie Contendre
Knowledge Versus Ignorance in Advertising
A fragmented note on information and opportunity, suggesting that awareness benefits success in business. It highlights advertising as a reliable information source and a key invitation to join, framing ignorance as costly and praise for proactive individuals.
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Linse
Piu Selas Thor
N Hive
Limorance
Made Good On Boast After Tobin Tet
Austin convicted in this county of robbery and a separate escape from custody while being transferred from Huntsville. Willie Hubert was convicted and given five years for taking part in a robbery on South Alamo Street and seizing all valuables from Jack Wagner. The telegraphic report to Sheriff Tobin described the double escape and subsequent arrests in the county.
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Tobin
Houston
Charles. McFarheal
Ahaab
Austin
Huntsville
House Plantation
Atcojas
Hin
Willie Hubert
Alge
Thin County
Tobin Tinaday Marathe
R. Jorden
Ehlee Olirk
Tom
McVarland
Alas Austin
Basse
Ivan
Jack Wagner
South Alamo Street
Fter
Sherife
Tony
Suffrage Society Meets in San Antonio Headquarters
An informal San Antonio quiz branch society meeting convened at Woltt Marx store to plan outreach. Attendees discussed spreading the work across neighborhoods and citywide efforts with Grahan, inspector of public amusements and police women, present to share her role. The women pledged steadfast support and aimed to assist through various organizations.
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San Antonio
Woltt Marx Store
Alamo
Grahan
Public Amusements
Lele
FORGERS ARRESTED IN WICHITA KAN FOR $100 CHECK
A young man is said to have forged Carlos Bab’s name on a $100 check and secured the money, then fled toward San Antonio. Sheriff John W. Tobin received a telegram Tuesday morning and will wire Kansas authorities to turn over the prisoner. Henry Gammel, with a Houston detective agency, traced the man through Oklahoma to Wan sand and other places, and reported the forged checks. The sheriff is taking steps to have the suspect brought here.
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Carlos Bab
Sam Antonio
Wichita
Kin
Uesay
John TW. Tobin
Kansas
Henry Gammel
Houston
Antonio
Oklahoma
Wansand
Todin
New Rural Credit Legislation Proposed by Administration
Warthington December 13. A rural credit bill is drafted as the key issue before Congress when it reassembles after recess. The commission's report forms the basis of the administration effort to extend general banking laws to ease farmers financial conditions. The commission will push the report once it gains the president's approval.
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Warthington
DB. c. Dee
Intraiducad
Agaon Xali
Births and deaths reported in Texas registrations
The State Registrar reports for November 1913 4162 births and 1973 deaths in Texas with cases of diseases in several counties. Notable deaths include several aged 100 and over, tuberculosiss remains leading cause, with 388 deaths among under one year. Multiple new corporations and business permits noted, and Texas banks mailed 7000 reports to determine franchise tax. Financing details include company incorporations and capital stocks in several Texas towns. Reports are due January to February 1, 1914, with tax payable May 4.
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Austin
Tex
Vital Statistica A
Babcock
Galveston County
Hed River
Erath County
Kaufman Couunty
Tom Green County
Harris
Navarro
Hugoan
Smith County
Washington County
Sustin
Secretary of State
Texas
Janu- Jere
Planned by Club Discusses Auto Periodical
At the San Antonio Auto Mobility Club luncheon the group debated plans for a weekly periodical to benefit the organization. J H Wood offered to publish the magazine at no cost in exchange for advertising rights, proposing a 16 to 20 page folder. Editorial duties would be handled by the club or a committee.
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Thorgug
San Antonio Automobila Club
Gunter Havel
Altiough
J. H. Wood
Wood Printing Company
Xirsea
Mr. Wood
W. J. Puniong Hy
Herting
Me. Wood
Ar. Furlone
Memhereip Wame
Birdvong
Tirdsang & Piluliervtel
Ibwea
Ny B. G. Irish
Medical Academy Granted Charter in San Antonio
The San Antonio medical society was granted a charter by the Texas Department of State to promote medical science. The first meeting under the charter will be at the St. Anthony Hotel on Tuesday evening, January 6, with Dr. Charles A. Campbell to discuss eradication of malaria. Officers include Dr. Campbell as president and Dr. J W Cerduct as vice president, among others.
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San Abtans Academy Vey
Medical Met
San Antonin
Department of State of Texas
Academies of Medicind
Mwure
Texas
Whyaleluns
St. Anthony
Charles A
Campbell
San Antonio
Medicaie
Charles 4. R
B. Derrey
P. Battlesared
Fl HL Figiwie
A. A. Brown
Charles A. Remprell
J. W Carhart
de. G. Chatlen
Hilw Elmendorf
Louis 1 Beck
Amos Grates
Jer
Fred Hedm
GM. Decker
W. i Ha
Severe German Storm Breaks Water and Power Across Cities
Violent storm and snow swept Germany causing blackout water shortages and interrupting communication. Baltic and North Sea flooding damaged infrastructure as floods reached several towns. Across Europe intense weather brought freezing temperatures, heavy snow, and storm activity from France to Portugal with casualties reported.
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Berlin
Germany
Baltic
North Sea
Strike May Be Called in Telegraphers Row
Negotiations between receivers of the St Louis and Francisco Railroad and the Order of Halfway Telegraphers broke off this afternoon. Thomas Engen Wyehe, 19, a cotton clerk from Austin visiting San Antonio, died at his aunt’s home on Humble Street at 11 o clock Tuesday morning. He arrived on Christmas Eve with his mother Mrs. William Wyehe. Survived by brothers Walter and Tagert Wyehe, both of this city. Funeral arrangements handled by Shelly Loring Undertaking. Also reports a fire destroying a building at Ferd Shaw’s in Angeles Helgi, with the fire department too late to save it. Furniture salvaged in part.
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ST. Louis
Ate
M. Louis
Francisca
Thanms Enzen Wyehe
Thomas Engen Wyehe
Oid
Austin
San Antonio
Willam G. Wrehe
Camity
Humiphrites Street
Dalat
Antonia
Mathoiher
Wyene
Tho Brothers Welter
Tatert
Wyeohe
Mls City
Shellys' Loring
Uemiany Pwhdeing
Ferd Shaw Iy
Angeles Helgi, & Uwontors
fine @t
Ty Department
Long Ren Bet
Dukes
Walnut Éuest
Ulty
Jthotr
McMillan
City Engin
Helland
Mderman
Hapa
Tod
Line Street
Aldenvon Steves
France
Continental
Front Find Savings Bank
Mdorman Dichnann
Commerce Street Widening Fund
Alsdoroinn Tielmainn
Carl Hahn
William H. Maverick
West Magnolia Evenue
Atrs
New York City
City plans finance bids on city depository and bonds
City council reviews bids from banks for acting as depository and to handle bond portions. Multiple banks offer varying daily balance interests and depository terms, with one joint bid from West Texas Bank, State Bank and Trust, and Alamo National Bank. Finance committee to meet Tuesday morning to decide.
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Alamo National Bank
West Texeo Bank and Trust Company
Blate Bank and Trust Company
Ma Brown
Iiz
Grond National Ben
Citizens Bank and Trust Company
Lockwood
National Bank
Proposrtion N68
DR. & A. Oppenheimer
National Bank of Commerce
Tasimt
American’ Tank and
Pras Company
Daimett Bank
Propnsttiony No
Gaxity
Batanuas
San Antonio Loan and Teast Company
Ban Antonio Matlonst Bank
Commercicy Loan
Trust Camping
WiiStaka
West Tésda Bank
Trust
Weat
Texas Bank and Trust Company
State Bank and Trust Company
Detas Ily
City Hall Plans Hailed for New Hospital Complex
Petitions presented by Atlee B. Ayres offer to draw plans for the new city hospital complex. The proposal was referred to hospital committees for consideration as bids and authority were in question.
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Atlee B. Ayres
Nou
Fifal
Appeal Filed Too Late in Transcripts Case
Transcripts in the Berman Kluth v. 8, P. Lane case were found three months and nine days late by Clerk Joseph Murray of the Fourth Appellate Court. The late filing could block the appeal while Comptroller Lane may move to affirm the lower court decision. Meanwhile Carl Hahn, musician, remains critically ill with pneumonia after a telegram from New York. the Roscoe post office safe was dynamited with loot of 320 dollars and some stamps, with arrests reported.
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Joseph ‘Murray
Hie
Berman Kluth
P. Lane
Murra
Lane
Acian
Seguin
Kruth
Zune
Court of Appeals
Murray
Lyon Attacks Parties in Texas Progressive Spotlight
Col Lyon ridicules Republican ties to Progressives and warns Democrats face a Progressive advance at the West National election. He cites a banker’s notes and presses for government ownership, while noting furniture arrival for the thirty-seventh District court room and planned January 5 criminal court sessions.
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Cevlt
Lyon
Richmond
C c
Burleson
Flegrand
G. O. P. Areorl
Igel
Repubican
Progressive Movement
Criminal Court
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