Denver Line Proposal Sparks Texas Railroad Plan
An unsigned 1890s style note from Eden Concho County Texas details a proposed railroad line running from Denver through San Antonio Fort Worth and San Angelo with a west to east route of about 190 miles. Signatories Jo We Petty Eugene Frieble and G Lee of the Eden Commercial Club seek San Antonio support while offering little on financing or exact plans. Secretary Carrington plans to present the matter to the club directors and pursue further correspondence.
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Aransas Pass
Forninal
San Antonio
Secretarrington
Forti
Jo We Petty
Eugene Frieble
Eden
Concho
County
Texas
Lee
Glib
Avan
Bas Prats
Courfort
Frederinsburg
Mason
Carringtone
Hirther
Soldier Arrested After Gun Drawn At Crowd
A soldier C M Danforth faced a police court after drawing his revolver to cover a crowd of about 100 soldiers in a West Side resort. He allegedly struck a young man identified as H Burckhart. Danforth was fined $10 for assault as in the police court this morning.
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Patrolaan
Coopers
C. M. Danforth
Puuse
Danforth
H. Burckhart
Gravgca
Solicer
Railroads Eye San Antonio Said to Be In View
In remarks about railroad construction, Mr. Carrington notes that railway builders are actively considering San Antonio as a potential key route. The comment implies ongoing planning or surveying to secure definite information about the project.
Pierce Won’t Delay His Texas Trial
St. Louis January report says attorney St. Clay Pierce will not seek a postponement for the Texas trial. Despite illness in New York, Pierce is expected to appear in Austin in March after a recent Texas trip. The relapse followed that journey.
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Pierce
Texas
Specko
St. Lou
Jan. Tudge Priest
Aftermath of Messina Earthquake Shifts to Reggio Efforts
Reports show reduced destruction at Reggio after Messina temblor with about 5 000 troops managing the area. Wounded estimated around 1 000 and refugees near 7 000, while many still await aid beneath rubble as rescue operations wind down and bodies are to be burned.
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Messina
Jun
Garth Shocke
Associated Press
Reggio
Accupulece
Ville San Giovanni
Reggio Will Have Cesser
Army as Force for Good Promoted by Capt Preah
Capt W J B Preah, retired, lauds the army as a forerunner of a cooperative commonwealth. He argues the army will not crush socialism but suppress revolution, eventually replacing warfare with police work and ending military conflict. Fellow officers dispute, saying the army’s role is to maintain order against socialists.
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Combinnwealth
W. J. B. Preah
Chet
Han Bochulstie Metlowahip
Anillionaire
Thera
Police drag net nets arrests for vagrancy on west side
Last night police rounded up several men and women on vagrancy charges following resident complaints. Charles Thomas and Leonard Wilson were fined $10 each, four women were taken into custody, and others, including Ada Schuler Mamie Johnson Gera Lewis Willy Jaeleon, faced continued cases and fines.
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West Side
Lie Miller Sa Alma Beard
Fave Neste Airls
Charles Thomas
Leonard Wilson
Tegracs
Paving Underway on Nacogdoches Street in City Plan
The city begins paving on Nacogdoches Street with work shifting to start at the corner and progress along the excavation area. Officials and company managers meet to ensure curb and asphalt supply, aiming to avoid delays by stocking material before asphalt laying resumes.
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Houston Street
General Supply & Construction Company
Hein
Manaper Brown
Construction Company
W. B Tnitls
Tretion Company
Mainavenuo Eaglward
Naengdoshos Street
Chad
Powder Can Disaster Claims Three at Home in Ky
In Kentucky on January 5 three people died in an explosion at the home of Allen Cassel a wealthy plant grand deputy sheriff of Martha County. Cassel and his wife and son were killed and his stepdaughter died shortly after from injuries. The blast occurred as a powder can ignited severe flames swept through the residence.
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Fact
Allen Cassel
Sherif
Marth
Cassel
Crisp
Black Politician Walker Ordered Transferred to County Court
The Black politician Walker appeared in corporation court this morning and was ordered transferred to the county officers. He is a well known Black figure and was arrested about a week ago by Detective alleged to impersonate a deputy sheriff. Walker is out on a $100 bond and the case was to be presented before the grand jury.
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Ib Walker
Corporation Court
Mlk
Walker
Nero Rapre
Foot Knowledge on the Farm and Grape-Nuts Endorsement
A farmer reports improved health and mental clarity after switching to Grape-Nuts cereal with milk, toast, and coffee. The testimonial claims weight gain, better digestion, and stronger nerves, attributing relief from indigestion to the cereal. Postum is recommended for evening use, and the ad closes with urging readers to read more about the cereal’s benefits.
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Wil
Mlingis
Wong
Postom Co
Rattle Creek
Mich
Saloon Case Ends in Not Guilty Verdict
Felix Cavisinova, arrested on disorderly saloon charges at Paso and Laredo, was tried and found not guilty this morning. Witnesses testified of outside disturbances by a group, but defense contended the disruption came from several men and regaining order. The report includes unrelated advertisement copy for Hollister’s Root Beer and local druggists.
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Felix Cavisinova
Paso
Laredo
Corporation
Gapsinovas
Duis Coelock
Dalimary J
Hinsiloole
Pres
Winters Buys Alkemeyer 3 Store Changes Planned
B Winters longtime manager of the Alkemeyer store on Hayst Rolston street is reported to have purchased the entire Alkemeyer stock and takes sale ownership. The deal follows long retail ties, with plans to close out some items, remodel interiors, and open an exclusive women’s department in the city. The sale terms and exact date are not clearly in record.
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B. Winters
Alkemeyer
Rolston Eirset
Alkemeyer Corporation
Subway Grace Debate Reaches Committee Return Date
A disputed issue in Nolan Street subway plans heads to a committee, with a decision expected next Thursday. Members anticipate a regulated report to be submitted at the next executive meeting.
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Menthys
Nolan Street
Calbuchhin
Resume of Standard Oil antitrust case in New Jersey
New York January 1 The government’s fight to dissolve the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey continues after a holiday adjournment. Testimony aims to offset the reputations of John D Rockefeller John Archibald and others as prosecutors plan about 19 days to complete rebuttal. Frank Kellogg and Charles Morrison lead the prosecution in this long standing case.
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New York
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Inday
Prinklin UW
Ferriss
Conn
John T. Rockefeller
John Archibald
Frank JB. Kellogg
Uplon Pacific
Charles I Morrison
Cruiser Yankton Starts For Relief
The American cruiser Yankton sails loaded with medical supplies for earthquake victims. The flagship Connection, vessel of Rear Admiral Sperry, and the fleet ships Vermont Kansas and Minnesota arrived from Suez and will sail to Naples after coaling. Fuel and provisions will be taken aboard today.
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Sperry
de Vermont
Kansas
Minnesota
Suez
Naples
Frost Kills Peach Crop In Arkansas
A severe last night frost has devastated peach orchards around Avk Arkansas with losses amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars for local growers. The mild winter had already weakened the crop and the cold front finished it, impacting commercial peach producers in the area.
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Arkansas
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