Railroad interests drive Texas city rail links push
Business leaders push Proposition 10 and rail extensions from San Antonio north and south with Live Oak county bonuses. J E Franklin declines to discuss plans, saying he has no attitude to express while in San Antonio. Franklin notes Crystal City Uvalde railroad may extend eastward to the gulf if bonuses entice property owners. He is involved in talks with local business partners about the Gardendale to Fowler extension.
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Texas
San Antonio
Live Oak County
Rio Grande
West
Mr. West
Franklin
J.“E. Franklin
St. Louis
Crystal City & Uvalde Railroad
Crystal City
Gardendale
Fowler
St. Anthony
Franklin Very
Teacher Arrest Reported in Atascosa County
A schoolteacher from Atascosa 2 in southern Bexar county was arrested yesterday afternoon at a Lytle hotel by Deputy Sheriffs Charles F. Stevens and A. Diaz. He is jailed in the county jail on a pending charge as parents of a girl pupil are expected in the city. The prisoner is 28 and has a wife and child in Austin.
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Atascosa
Bexar County
Lytle
Charles F. Stevens
A. Diaz
Austin
Taft nominates Blue and McDaniel for federal posts
The Associated Press reports President Taft sent nominations to the senate for Dr Rupert Blue as surgeon general of the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service and Lock McDaniel as United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Prest Taft
Rupert Blue
The
Public Health and Marine Has Service
Lock McDaniel
United States
Southern Disct
Texas
Farewell Constipation Promise from Hot Springs Cure
Promises relief for constipation with Hot Springs Liver product advertised in Hot Springs Arkansas. Claims thousands sold yearly and emphasizes health benefits for stomach and liver. Available at druggists for 25 cents a box.
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Hot Springs
Cheribee Hot Springs
Ark
Safe blowers blow up Old Saratoga saloon safe
A dynamite blast at 3 AM damaged the Old Saratoga saloon on East Commerce Street. The safe was blown open, $25 in currency destroyed, and three sticks of dynamite left behind. The robbers escaped with $5 and a dozen bottles of whiskey. No suspects yet. detectives on the case.
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Saratoga
Commerce Street
H. Jaeckle
San Antonio
Louis Mueller
Richeson Fails to Appear as Court Delays Plea
Boston January 8. Clarence V T Richeson former pastor of Immanuel Baptist Cambridge unable to appear as his counsel is absent delaying a plea change from not guilty to guilty in the murder case of Avis Linnell. If he pleads guilty anew, death sentence remains possible but commutation depends on the governor and executive council with at least a majority consent. John Quinn of Boston opposes the death penalty.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Immanuel Baptist Church of
Cambridge
Avis Linnell
Richeson
Executive Council
John Quinn
Close Schools If Meningitis Continues
The courts will not be closed until relief from the meningitis situation. Talks of closing amusement venues arise as health officials report five deaths over the last two days and eight new cases to the board of health.
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Board of Health
Meningitis Death Reported Near Denison Oklahoma
The second meningitis death at Kemp Oklahoma eight miles east of Denison was reported today. There are no cases in Denison.
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Denison
Associated Press
Tex
Kemp
Okla
New Case at Paris
Paris Texas January 8 nine meningitis cases in Ambia county five deaths total with none in Paris.
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Paris
Associated Press
Tex
Ambia
One Death in Callin County
One death reported at Long Neck in Callin county this morning from spinal meningitis.
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Callin County
IBY
Associated Press
Mckinney
Tex
Long Neck
Witness Delivers Details On Armour Packings Price Pool
Former Armour employee Jerome Pratt testifies about weekly business records showing shipment percentages and profit margins used by Chicago packers after 1902 injunction. He explains meetings at members homes and distribution of figures through 1903 and onward to Arthur Meeker.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Carpenter
Jerome H. Pratt
J. Ogden Armour
Thomas J. Connors
Arthur Meeker
Pratt
Will
Armour & Co
National Packing Company
Grosseup
Colder weather and snow predicted for area
Forecast calls for colder temperatures with possible rain or snow as a high pressure from the northwest pushes into a lingering low pressure. Tuesday expected to be fair but near freezing. Increased demand for fuel and clothing noted at the Associated Charities as wood yards struggle to keep up, risking short delays for the needy.
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Associated Charities
Haley
Rexall Orderlies Promise Trial Risk Free
An advertisement offers a risk free trial of Rexall Orderlies for constipation. It claims relief without side effects and notes the remedy comes in 10 25 and 50 cent sizes. The retailer H. J. Wagner at East Houston Street and Avenue C sells Rexall Remedies in the community.
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Rexall Orderlies
Rexall
H. J. Wagner
East
Houston Street
Avenue C
Little prospect of Turco Italian peace
Rome reports say peace talks between Italy and Turkey are not imminent as Rome refuses to seek negotiations while Italy holds a victorious position. Italy is willing to consider proposals if Tripoli and Cyrenaica are annexed, under the December royal decree to be law by parliament’s reopening.
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Rome
Italy
Turkey
Tripoli
Cyrinica
Asia
Rumors of Italy Turkey Peace Talks Without Foundation
The Associated Press reports from Constantinople that rumors of peace negotiations between Italy and Turkey are without foundation.
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Without Foundation
Constantinople
Italy
Turkey
Disabled torpedo boat safe under own steam
The U.S. torpedo boat destroyer Terry, damaged in a storm between New York and Bermuda, is now safely making way to Hampton Roads under own power. The Salem also battered by heavy seas will reach Hampton Roads tonight. The Tagus rescued Terry after faint distress calls and Captain Laws aided the vessel. several fleet units and merchant ships pursued the missing Mayrant, Drayton, and McCaw.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
United States
Terry
New York
Bermuda
Hampton Roads
Salem
Royal Mail
Tagus
Laws
Walter Wellman
America
Navy Department
Atlantic Fleet
Torpedo Boat Flotilla
Mayrant
Drayton and
McCaw
Oklahoma Senator vows fight over Hook Supreme Court nomination
Senator Owen of Oklahoma announced he would oppose confirmation of Judge W C Hook to the Supreme Court if Taft sent the nomination to the Senate. He plans to introduce a resolution demanding copies of all endorsements for Judge Hook. The opposition stems from Hook's ruling in the Oklahoma two cent rate case.
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Associated Press
Washington
Owen
Oklahoma
Taft
Senate
W. C. Hook
Supreme Court
Hook
Kangas
Bandit Chiefs Surrender Offer Amid Cold Weather
In Sonora mountains the bandit chiefs Cardenas and Rome propose surrender to authorities after harsh cold. Frescot Hill accepts terms and they head to Cananea to surrender with demand that they not be executed. Jesus Buelna moves toward border to surrender his fifteen men as weather halts operations.
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EL Paso
Tex
Sonora
Cardenas
Rome
Cananea
Frescot Hill
Democrats in Throes of Contests at National Committee
Missouri's Clark leads presidential aspirants as party fissures widen. A late convention date on June 25 is favored with a permissive primary plan likely to allow states to choose delegates. Bryan battles Guffey on the national board as Wilson mediates and hopes for a Bryan-Wilson accord.
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Clark
Missouri
Bryan Declines Presidential Run in Face of Roosevelt Talk
Washington dispatch reports William J. Bryan stating he will not seek the presidency under any circumstances. He reacts to former President Roosevelt's claim that he cannot keep his name off the ballot, saying if Roosevelt can prevent his own name Bryan can prevent his.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Tennessee Question Up in National Committee Row
Tennessee eyes a national committee dispute between R F L Mountcastle of Knoxville and John J Vertrees of Nashville over Tennessee representation. Mountcastle, elected Denver committeeman, faced removal by the state committee after backing a convention endorsing Hooper, raising questions about who removes national committee men and which state committee acts.
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Mack
Mr. Bryan
Guffey
R. B. L. Mountcastle
Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee Center
Democratic National Committee
R. FE. L. Mountcastle
Knoxvile
John J. Vertrees
Mountcastle
Denver
Harmony
United States
R. L. Taylor
Vertrees
Hooper
Cold snap grips Corpus Christi with frost on Sunday
Corpus Christi Texas reports a frigid Sunday with temperatures near 24 degrees and widespread ice. Farmers say the cabbage crop is safe from damage while tender produce like radishes lettuce and tomatoes may suffer some from the freeze.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Simple buckthorn bark remedy for stomach issues promoted
H L Wagner at Avenue C and Houston Street advertises Adlerika as a German appendicitis remedy. The claim is that a single dose quickly relieves constipation sour stomach and gas by antisepticizing the digestive tract and drawing off impurities. Local readers are urged to try the simple remedy.
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H. L. Wagner
Avenue C
Houston Street
Adler Ika
San Antonio
Human Hearts shines in a wholesome city theater
A Gazette note extols the stage as a source of happiness and uplift. Human Hearts is praised for its clean, strong storytelling and emotional reach. The Star reports a strong matinee crowd and a varied program including Drunk Again, trapeze by Mildred Kelley, and acts by the Youngers, Mack and Hastings, with two reels of pictures opening the vaudeville bill.
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Stanton
May
Mildred Kelley
Mack
Hastings
Hearne
The Girl in the Taxi at Grand Shows Paris Origin and Fame
The Girl in the Taxi to the Grand Tuesday night and Wednesday matinee and night follows the Paris sensation Le Fils a Papa later adapted in New York by Stanislaus Stange. Author Anthony Mars, age 21 at collaboration start, is praised for wit and humor and the play’s long runs in major cities.
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Paris
Anthony Mars
Stanislaus Stange
New York
Chicago
Boston
Mars
Europe
Bisson
Traveling Salesman to Open at Grand With Laugh Provoking Drama
The Traveling Salesman a James Forbes comedy formerly known as The Chorus Lady will play at the Grand Thursday with matinee and night showings. It centers on a road drummer and promises broad humor while claiming wide endorsement from two traveling men groups the United Commercial Travelers of America and the Travelers Protective Association.
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James Forbes
United Commercial Travelers of American
The
Travelers’ Protective Association
The Crusaders at Majestic Theater Draws Big Crowds
The Majestic Theater showed The Crusaders to capacity crowds yesterday. The film cost over $50,000 to produce with settings and costumes praised as lavish. The 4900-foot story drew strong public enthusiasm and may run four more days.
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Majestic Theater
The
Hunting Wild Ducks and Geese on Skates at Lake Wichita
In Wichita Falls Texas on January 8 the lake froze for the second time, creating a novel sport as youth skate to hunt wild ducks and geese. Thousands remain on the ice while flocks occasionally strike and slide, with skaters rescuing dazed birds and releasing them ashore. The thermometer stood nine below zero.
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Associated Press
Wichita Falls
Tex
Lake Wichita
Fletcher’s Castoria Ad Ends Local Ambulance Service Notice
Classified snippet shows an old ad line about Fletcher’s Castoria with children crying and references Riebe Undertaking Co and auto ambulance service at 221 E Commerce phone 341 A Collman plumper 416 Main.
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Riebe Undertaking Co
West Texas Bank & Trust increases capital stock
The West Texas Bank & Trust filed a certificate of increase with Bexar County to raise capital stock to 150000 from 100000. The move supports rising business and complies with state guaranty law tying stock increases to high deposits.
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West Texas Bank & Trust Company
Bexar County
Vinci Vinol touted as strength booster for soldiers and civilians
A Philadelphia physician argues well fed soldiers perform better and civilians work harder. An NY woman credits Vinci with restoring appetite and digestion, noting gains in strength and blood. The ad promises Vinol improves health for adults and children and offers a money back guarantee.
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Japan
Philadelphia
Vinci
G. H. Mackins
New York City
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A. H. Joline
Alabama
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Lorimer
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Harlandale
Harlardale
South Flores
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Mission Loop
GROVE
Staacke Bros
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A. Collman
Plumper
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