Imperial troops set to resume hostilities in China
Shanghai reports the imperial government in Peking orders 30 000 troops to restart fighting January 6 at 8 am unless armistice is renewed. Rebels under Sun Yat Sen face renewed clash as Yuan Shi Kai leverages funds from the empress dowager to suppress rebellion. Sun and Wu Ting Fang urge direct negotiations while telegraph talks stall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Shanghai
Peking
Yuan Shi Kai
Sun Yat Sen
Wu Ting Tang
Sun
Wu Ting Fang
New Republic
Han Yang
Horse Bests Motorcycle On South Flores Street Collision
A horse owned by Gottlieb Liquor company on South Flores street blocked a delivery wagon and collided head on with a motorcycle. The horse was knocked down but unharmed while the rider inspected the damaged motorcycle which had several parts broken and was taken for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Flores Street
Gottlieb Liquor Company
Smoke of Herbs Cures Catarrh Promises Quick Relief
An herbal smoking remedy claims to eradicate catarrh by inhaling medicated smoke through nose or mouth. The ad touts safety for all ages and offers a free booklet and five days of free treatment from Dr. J W Blosser at 94 Walton street, Atlanta. Regular treatment costs one dollar.
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J. W. Blosser
Walton Street
Atlanta
A Severe Sickness Leaves the Kidneys Weak
After a bad illness I grew weak with back and hip pains and failing kidneys. Swamp Root improved my blood, then my kidneys. Within a few bottles they were cured. W. C. Blackmon Phenix City Alabama testifies to the remedy’s success sworn July 14 1909 by Justice of the Peace W. J. Birs.
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W. J. Birs
Swamp-Root Promotion Letter From Kilmer Co
An advertising letter from Dr. Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York invites readers to request a sample bottle of Swamp Root and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It mentions available regular fifty cent and one dollar bottles at drug stores and asks readers to mention The San Antonio Daily Light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
San Antonio Daily Light
Treaty critique sparks U.S. opposition to arbitration pact
In a Senate debate on a proposed treaty with Great Britain, critics led by Senator Hitchcock argue the accord could entangle the United States in third party quarrels and erode sovereignty. They challenge the joint high commission and demand amendments to prevent arbitration on core U.S. policies and questions. Pay your 'poll tax.
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House of Commons
Great Britain
Sir Edward Grey
United States
Germany
Sir Edward
Panama Canal
Canal
Senate
Hitchcock
Joint High Commission
Commission
Candteaen
Aged Gronier Confessa to Major Bank Forgeries
Battle Creek Michigan January 4 Aged Albion banker H M Dearing and his son Palmer M Dearing confessed to forgeries totaling about 165 009 closing the Albion National Bank The elder Dearing spoke of facing Leavenworth prison with no hope for depositors The bank president Dr W O O Donohue recalled first suspicions and a discovery of discrepancies that led to the collapse of the bank and the involvement of a federal examiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Battle Creek
Mich
Leavenworth
H. M. Dearing
Albion
Detroit
Palmer M. Dearing
United States
Albion National Bank
Dearing
Michigan
W. O. O’donohue
Johnson
National Bank Examiner
O’donohue
New Brick Store Building Rising on East Houston Street
Riebe Undertaking Co advertises auto ambulance service at 221 E Commerce. A. Collman plumber lists contact numbers. Construction has begun on a brick and stone store building behind the Alamo on East Houston Street on Thomas L. Conroy’s lot. The one story structure will house four apartments with a forty foot frontage and seventy five foot depth featuring ornamental doors and architectural storefront details. The interiors will store automobiles.
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Houston Street
Thomas L. Conroy
Conroy
Gentle Rexall Orderlies Backed By Local Rexall Store
Local ad promotes Rexall Orderlies as the safest remedy for children’s bowel issues. Claims gentle action, no diarrhea or nausea, and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Available in 10 25 and 50 cent packages at The Rexall Store H L Wagner corner Houston and Avenue San Antonio.
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Rexall Orderlies
Rexall
San Antonio
H. L. Wagner
E. Houston Street
Avenue
Witness Guarded as Dynamiting Probe Expands
Detectives in Indianapolis shield Frank Eckhoff of Cincinnati while he prepares to testify before a federal grand jury about links to John J. and James B. McNamara and Ortie E. McManigal in bombings nationwide. The inquiry touches labor figures including Samuel Gompers and former Mayor Bookwalter and mentions Hugo Thorsch who denies ties to Gompers. Duffy, treasurer of the McNamara defense fund, is noted.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Frank Eckhoff
Cincinnati
Federal Grand Jury
John J
James B. McNamara
Ortie E. McManigal
Eckhoff
John J. McNamara
McNamara
Philadelphia
Bookwalter
Burns
Gompers
Thorsch
National Union of Carpenters
Joiners
San Antonio Rail Project Receives Endorsement Push
A committee meeting with business leaders to discuss the San Antonio, Rockport and Mexican Railway project follows a rejected joint proposal. Endorsers include Ashhurst Morris Crisp & Co. W B Peat & Co. Sir Frank Crisp. Sir Douglas Fox & Partners. Robert Pattinson & Sons with a mass meeting likely if results are favorable.
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Cowper-Tswaite
A. L. Matlock
Henry W. Quinan
A. Hopkins
J. Frank Davis
Jake Wolff
H. E. Hildebrand
P. G. Lucas
August Briam Jr
Dick Terrell
A. L. Halff
R. H. Wester
San Antonio, Rockport & Mexican Railway Company
Ashhurst, Morris, Crisp & Co
Throckmorton Street
London
England
Frank Crisp
W. B. Peat & Company
Chartered Accountants
Chartered Accountant
Peat & Co
Douglas Fox & Partners
Alps
Cape To Cairo
Robert Pattinson & Sons (Ltd
Great Central
Liverpool Docks
Belfast Harbor
Argentine Republic
Health chief to study meningitis spread in Dallas
State Health Officer Ralph Steiner said he will travel to Dallas to personally study the meningitis situation on January 5. Reports from Waco indicate the outbreak there is closer to under control, while Steiner urges continued precautionary measures.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Ralph Steiner
Dallas
Waco
Few Deposits Made in Flatonia Postal Bank
In Flatonia Texas on January 4 the new postal savings bank opened November 28 has attracted only a small number of deposits, indicating limited popularity of the service to local residents.
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Flatonia
Tex
Postal Saving Bank
Cough Remedy Ad Claims Grippe Cure
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a cure for la grippe with a testimonial from R E Fisher of Washington Kansas. It warns to seek the genuine product in the yellow package from Edwards King Drug Co.
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Foley
R. E. Fisher
Washington
Kan
Edwards King Drug Co
Oklahoma Militia Mobilizes to Transfer county records
Company A of the Oklahoma National Guard has gathered in Tulsa awaiting orders from Adjutant General Canton. The unit may move to Jay to resolve a dispute between Old Jay and New Jay over the county seat as records are moved from the commissioners' rented building to the rival townsite designated by Governor Cruce.
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ASSOC
Iayved Press
Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma National Guard
Canton
Jay
Delaware County
Old Jay
New Jay
Cruce
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Cures in Every Case
Mr James McCaffery manager Schlitz Hotel Omaha Neb recommends Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a universal cure. He says he has used it and recommended it to many, who report great relief for throat and lung diseases. For all coughs and colds it is speedily effective. Edwards King Drug Co.
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Foley
James McCaffery
Mgr
Schlitz “Hotel
Omaha
Neb
Edwards King Drug Co
Cavalry Realignments Shift Border Garrisons
An official order directs Cavalry 10 to replace Infantry along the Texas border. Troops move among Fort Bliss Fort Apache Fort McIntosh Fort Clark and Fort Sam Houston with Fourth and Second Cavalry replacements tied to Philippine deployments. Second Lieutenant Eric O Elton joins the Third Cavalry at Fort Oglethorpe.
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Joseph W. Duncan
Department of Texas
Bliss
McIntosh Clark
Ca. Arizona
Fort Bliss
Fort Apache
Arizona
Third Cavalry
Fort Sam Houston
Fort McIntosh
Fort Clark
United States
Philippines
Fourteenth Cavalry
Cavry
America
Eric O. Elton
Civil Life
Army
Cava
Fort Oglethorpe
Death of Mrs M A Shaner at Weimar at 92
Mrs M A Shaner, 92, mother in law of Lillie Terrell Shaner of Southwest Texas Normal, died in Weimar on January 2. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Weimar with many relatives attending. Born October 3, 1813 in Virginia, she came to Texas with a band and four children in 1845, the day Polk was inaugurated.
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RV Othe
Polk
United States
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Imperial
Han Zang
H. ©. Rees Optical Co
W. Commerce St
W. C. Blackmon
Phenix City
Ala
U. S
Gronier
Michigan Bank
Riebe Undertaking Co
Auto Ambulance Service
A. Collman
Convoy
Frank Bros
Alamo Plaza
Hostetter
Duncan
Ata
Elmer & Amend
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