San Antonio Grand Jury to Probe Vice Conditions
Judge W. H. Anderson directs the new Thirty seventh District Grand Jury to focus on alleged vice in San Antonio. He urges indictments against officers if warranted and supports broad testimony, with sheriff deputies and police examined for possible misconduct. Mayor Bell supports more women police and a Citizens Five panel backs extra deputies. a mass meeting is set for the First Baptist Church to boost anti vice enforcement.
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San Antonio
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Peacock
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Mitchdel
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Lytle W. Gosling
Lama
James Skapp
Arthur c. Burnett
May Toopperweld
Savage
Bell
Hell
Tell
Camp Stanley
Leon Springs
Commissioners’ Court
Tobin
Davis
Edwin Chamberlain
Citizens’ Committee of Five
First Baptist Church
Militants Crack Down On Vice Suspects Over Weekend
Captain Tare Vey and the military police arrested 39 men and women Saturday and Sunday and booked them at central police headquarters for alleged vice violations. About a dozen to fifteen detainees, mostly soldiers, were handed to artillery authorities to record. With dozens more arrested by regular police, the Corporation Court faced a heavy docket as sessions continued Monday.
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Tarevey
Central Police
Corporation Court
Opium Smoking Demonstration in Federal Court Trial
In U S Court a government expert demonstrated opium smoking before a jury and crowd. The trial of Genardo de Leon and Manuel Cardenas on smuggling charges included exhibits of 146 cans of opium traced from Mexico to a San Antonio seizure. George Henriquez pleaded guilty earlier. others pleaded not guilty as testimony showed illicit cross border sales.
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United States
Genardo de Leon
Manuel Cardenas
Creighton
Rio Grande Valley
Mexico
China
San Antonio
George Henriquez
Marley to Meet Baker on Border State Guard Plans
Adjutant General James A. Marley leaves Austin for Washington to discuss with Secretary Baker the protection of the border and increasing the Texas ranger force. A second topic is the organization of the Texas National Guard delayed by equipment shortages.
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Austin
Tex
James A. Marley
Washington
Baker
Hareley
Texas National Guard
Neece
Italy Calls More Men for War Examinations
Italy adopted a drastic policy to boost fighting forces by changing physical requirements and ordering all men ages 18 to 44 previously exempted for defects to appear for another examination. The decree is expected to bring more than 100 000 into the colors.
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Washington, D. C
Italy
Weather Summary for Several Cities
The report lists temperatures and wind directions for San Antonio, St Louis, Chicago, Milwaukee, Kansas City, New York, and Washington. It notes lows in the past 20 to 74 hours and mentions winds from northeast northwest north and west with varying conditions including snow, rain, and clear skies.
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Colle
Chicago
Milwaukee
Emilee
Calder
Kansas City
Warner
Oyork
Washington
Chicago Confronts Record Blizzard Aftermath
Chicago digs out after the worst blizzard in memory. Winds 40 to 66 mph for 24 hours cripple rail and streetcar service, stall autos, and strand coal and milk deliveries. Power lines and telegraph links are disrupted as crews clear five to ten foot drifts.
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Tabor
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Serview
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Minois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ohio
Missouri
Chicagoe
Cincago
Earl Reading Named British Ambassador to Washington
London reports Earl Reading lord chief justice will represent the British war cabinet in Washington as ambassador with diplomatic duties limited to financial and war matters. He will run war activities, assisted by Colonel E Lob Swiston and an attaché, reducing ordinary embassy negotiations.
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United States
Daily Express
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Swiston
War Cabinet
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Por Wat Papas
Viscount Borthcliffe
Northente
lMnglind
Jhefus Tsades
Pog. Tre
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Perage
Sinnachal Commission
United
Bales Im Lo
Tag
Hoger Casement
Wasein
Dart
Reading
Hos
Wassington
D.C
Idarl Reading
Washington
Cecil Spring-Rice
Ban on Imported Baseball Gear Sparks U S Gripes in Rome
In Rome on January 7 a Platian customs ban blocks baseballs and bats, deemed useless toys. Americans bought remaining bats and sought U S shipments to refill. The American ambassador was petitioned to exempt baseball equipment from a broad luxury goods ban cited as essential for American health.
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Americas
United States
Allies blamed for failure to advance peace plan
The Fremden- Divolt of Vienna claims the Entente bears the blame after ten days of failed advance and voices that the central powers are no longer bound to their peace principles. It says the Entente must accept responsibility for continuing the war.
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Janu
Vienna
Two Die in Accident in France Reported by Pershing
Deaths of Lieutenant William Sergl George Boudek in an earlier French accident were reported today by General Pershing. One victim lived in Rochester New York. another in Chicago Illinois.
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Whilans Sergl
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France
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Lily
Rochester
N.Y
Court rules Selective Service Act constitutional
The U S Supreme Court upheld the Selective Service Act as constitutional, sustaining Congress power to compel military service at home and abroad. Chief Justice White delivering the unanimous decision noted that the government’s contentions were sustained and outlined implications for registered men and sentences in multiple cases from New York Ohio Minnesota and Georgia.
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Justive White
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Morel- Deckher
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Ruthenberg
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Charles Kaker
Ohio
Sol
Guursit Cabg
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White
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Ulan
Nile
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Vince
Hinde
United States
Three Boys Die in Basement Gas Fumes
Three boys, Joe Morales nine Pedro Ibarra unknown age and Arnulty Solis thirteen, were found dead in the basement of the J Schressinger commission house 1108 West Commerce Street known as Commission Row at 5 am Monday. The odor of gas led to the discovery by the night staff and detectives Green and Harris investigated. The bodies were in a large ice box long discarded with a gas jet nearby likely on for hours. Authorities question whether the boys turned the gas on or left it burning. Morales lived with his mother on Viewtor Street and another boy with his mother on South Laredge Street.
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Rieke
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Viewtora Street
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Ysebellin
Rush at Kendall Square Injures Dozens After Train Fire
Dozens are injured after a stampede at Kendall Square Cambridge when a fuse blew and smoke filled cars. Passengers fled as what they thought was an explosion torn doors and windows, with many women among the harmed.
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Honored by Kaiser AsmteI award to canine sergeant
An erratic note describes a dog receiving a Kaiser award for loyal service. It mentions a return from distant seas and a fourteen member crew, with unclear references to Cape Verde Islands and Italian or Prussian origins. The fragment references a dog named Lu and a court scene with mentions of heats and midges.
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Porte Merle
Joophin
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Italy
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Tle
Chauffeur Held in Eddy Roads Killing Case
Kansas City police held a taxi driver connected to the Eddy Roads murder after a chase that ended with the driver’s arrest. Investigators said the driver admitted involvement and indicated the taxi firm hired him to fire a shot at a target identified as Eddy Roads. Authorities urged caution as the case unfolds.
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Okla
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NSU
Bolsheviks Prepare to Renew Operations Against Germans
London dispatch reports Bolsheviks strengthening the front at Petrograd. M Radek says they will repatriate those unwilling to fight and seek a democratic peace. They reject Allied aid, claim German workers share the same aim, and insist on fighting for an ideal despite German pressure.
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Petrograd
Daily News
M. Radek
Tey
FWA Socialists Action Reported in Berlin Meeting
A belated AP dispatch from Berlin dated Friday describes a brief adjournment following the meeting of the Reich committee. The session, summarized in terse minutes, shows reactions by all factions except the independent Socialists. The adjournment came promptly after the note presented for consideration.
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Associated Press
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