Gasoline price cuts spark New Year sales in San Antonio
Reports from Travis street indicate a growing anticipation of lower gasoline costs at the start of the year. Chandler Motor Car Co and Hubber Company officials discuss planned price reductions and ongoing sales efforts as local dealers prepare for a busy season.
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Water policy inquiry opens in House in wake of dam bill
In Washington a House inquiry into water power policy and federal regulation of prices is set to begin after the holidays. Representatives Rainey and Adamson will lead discussions on a proposed Mississippi River dam plan and interstate commerce questions, with data cities and a potential $20,000,000 project highlighted. A separate theft report notes a purse snatching at a downtown intersection where a mujer’s jewelry was taken.
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Phantom bandits terrorize Cannes suburbs in shooting incident
In Cannes France on January 1, phantom bandits firing from a villa window narrowly missed two women. Police pursue a longstanding gang believed linked to a larger criminal network that once halted operations a year ago. Peasants lock doors after dark as fear grips the winter resort and foreign visitors.
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Submarines Complete 70 Mile Under-Power Voyage
Navy officers hail the 70 mile trip of four Utile submarines from Guantanamo to Christoval at the Atlantic end of the Panama Canal as a record longest under their own power. Despite rough seas and strong trade winds, crews finished in five days with fuel tanks mostly full and in good condition for further service. New Year's Day oblique note reports and Austin Texas state offices closed for the holiday with sparse business in the capitol area.
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110 Year of Achievement in America
A sweeping 1913 year in review notes a Democratic shift in Washington with new reforms. It highlights income tax direct election of senators bank reform currency system and extensive tariff changes alongside parcel post and rail rate adjustments.
Quiet New Year’s Day at Washington White House
New Year’s Day passed quietly in Washington without a White House reception. Secretary Bryan hosted a breakfast for the diplomatic corps at his home with over 300 guests, including ambassadors and ministers. Speaker Clark’s daughter Genevieve made her debut, while others enjoyed open houses in the capital. In Little Rock, Arkansas, Prohibition went into effect as the New Year began, closing saloons until a majority white petition is filed and on file for ten days.
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Be Thankful New Year Message From Cardinal Glyonw
New York and Baltimore dispatches report Cardinal Glyonw urging gratitude for temporal and spiritual blessings as the new year begins. He praises peace within borders, prosperity across the land, and calls for living by gospel principles with a spirit of charity toward all men. The tone emphasizes national unity and personal reform in 1914.
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New Brighton Beach Sees Mixed Gender Swim Partisan Cheers
Dr Anna Shaw comments on progress as U14 swimmers at Brighton Beach achieve recognition for women in swimming. Mayor Mitchel names Katherine B Davis commissioner of corrections amid a chilly 38 degree water test. Crowds observed, with nervous attire noted as officials attend the event.
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