Deaths From Accidents On Ships Reported
A government report details 48 maritime accidents with 392 lives lost during the year ending June 30. Of the fatalities, 113 were navigation perils and 48 suicides or other non avertable causes, leaving 231 to be charged to accident or collision. The report covers vessels subject to steamboat inspection and near-shore craft.
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Washington
Uhler
Steamboat Inspection Service
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
Strict Fleet Oversight Surpasses U S Supervision Standards
The article notes a regime that exercises tighter supervision of its commercial fleet, equipment and officers than the United States, signaling heightened regulatory discipline and centralized control within maritime operations.
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United States
Divorce Granted to Japanese Wife Kobayashi in Denver
An alien enjoys U.S. divorce rights, Judge Whitford grants Mrs Selus Kobayashi a divorce. Married in 1902 in Osaka, they moved to the United States in 1904 after threats of homicide by Howard Kobayashi.
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Denver
Corpus Christi Commercial Club to elect president and secretary
Corpus Christi has its annual Commercial club meeting on Thursday night. Reports from 1911 committees will be read and the key issue is electing a president and a paid secretary with seven candidates for the secretary post, including incumbent Arthur Van Horne. L G Collins, a major property owner, currently presides and is favored for re election.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Commercial Club
Arthur van Horne
L. G. Collins
Mineral water therapy claim offers cure for rheumatic patients
Vito Nuevo Mineral Water Company advertises a January offer to recruit 40 more rheumatic patients for at cost remedies. Promising a physician with 26 years practice and a Tulane medical graduate will examine each case, the ad claims nature’s mineral water from Sierra Nevada springs provides cures and invites skeptical patients to try within a ten day window before January 15 at up to 10 dollars a month, with a regular fee of 25 dollars.
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the Light
Tulan Medical College
Sierra Nevada Mountains
California
San Antonio
Du Pont Bancroft Divorce Suit Set for Trial
Wilmington January 10. The divorce suit of John Bancroft Jr against Madeline du Pont Bancroft and her counter suit will begin tomorrow in New Castle county Superior Court. A 3 year old child is named as co respondent. Bancroft seeks private testimony while Mrs. Bancroft demands a public jury trial.
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Wilmington
Del
John Bancroft Jr
Madeline du Pont Bancroft
Bancrofts
Bancroft
Dog Nuisance Prompt Calls for Policing by School Girls
School girls from street No 315 complain of a mean dog that runs after them on the way to school. They ask The Light to publish the appeal and request a policeman be sent to “see about it.” They cite an unfenced yard and peering residents as factors in danger and embarrassment.
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The
Light
Local Officials Change Posts In Lockhart County
After account checks and transfers T F Harris takes over as county treasurer. G Clay Brock becomes deputy county clerk and F N Clifford manages the Southwestern Telephone exchange following Mr Block. All are local men.
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Lockhart
Nex
T. F. Harris
G. Clay Brock
F. N. Clifford
Southwestern Telephone Exchange
Block
Spirits for Rheumatism Cure Promoted with Patent Formula
An advertisement touts a rheumatism treatment using Torlé compound and syrup Sarsaparilla mixed with whiskey. It claims immediate results and urges readers to insist on the genuine original one-ounce sealed package from their druggist, warning against other patent medicines.
Great Britain Not Concerning Mongolia In Russian Move
The British Foreign Office says no demands have been made on China and none planned. The press notes Britain’s interest in Asia and questions the lapse of British control in Tibet. The Mongolian coup is seen as a possible prelude to a Manchuria partition between Russia and Japan, with China warned to act to avoid disaster.
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Foreign Office
China
Associated Press
London
Mongolia
Asia
Great Britain
Thibet
Francis Younghusband
Chumbi
Manchuria
Russia
Japan
Russia Denies Mongolia Demands and Occupation Plot
St Petersburg officials deny that Moscow sent demands to China about Mongolia or planned to occupy it. The foreign office states no government action directed at Mongolia and refutes reports of an imminent occupation. Findings emphasize official stance and clarify diplomatic position.
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Associated Press
ST. Petersburg
Foreign Office
Mongolia
Indian troops dispatched to Canton reinforce British forces
A detachment of Indian troops with field and machine guns was sent from Hong Kong to Canton to reinforce the British garrison there amid ongoing tensions. A separate Shanghai dispatch warns that deadlock in peace talks threatens Far East trade, urging the Shanghai chamber of commerce to press diplomats to resume negotiations or risk widespread merchant ruin.
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Canton
Associated Press
Hong Kong
London
Shanghai
Shanghai Chamber of Commerce
Shanghai Dispatch
the Times
Far East
American Troops 10 Ready for China Mission
Manila January 10 orders reached here for the first battalion of the Fifteenth Regiment Infantry to sail for China. Major James M. Arrasmith will command 500 enlisted men and 15 officers, with hospital corps detachment, marching gun platoon, and field service wagon train.
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Associated Press
Manila
Fifteenth Regiment Infantry
China
James M. Arrasmith
Hospital Corps
World tour guests from New York arrive at St. Anthony in San Antonio
Mrs E Cohen Mrs G Han and Mrs B M Lowenstein of Cleveland Ohio travel around the world and stop in San Antonio for several days at the St Anthony hotel They left New York December 27 visiting Cleveland Chicago and New Orleans and plan a Mexico border crossing El Paso Grand Canyon Los Angeles and Southern California after their stay in San Antonio.
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E. Cohen
G. Hannoner
New York
B. M. Lowenstein
Cleveland
Ohio
San Antonio
St. Anthony Hotel
Japan
China
Holy Land
Italy
Chicago
New Orleans
el Paso
Mexico
Republic
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Los Angeles
Cal
California
Anniversary observances honor Lee and Jackson births
United Daughters of the Confederacy plan memorial exercises in Main Avenue High School auditorium Friday night January 19 to mark the birthdays of Gen Robert E Lee born January 19 1807 in Stratford Virginia and Gen Stonewall Jackson born January 21 1824 in West Virginia A gold medal will be awarded to the student essay winner on Lee and Jackson with many students competing for the prize.
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Robert K Lee
Stonewall Jackson
United Daughters O the Confederacy
Main Avenue High School
General Lee
Stratford Va
General Jackson
West Virginia
Lee
Jackson
Daughters of the Confederacy
High ~Holdl
Young Men’s Christian Association to Expand San Antonio Work
At the first annual banquet of the Y M C A in San Antonio, members voted to enlarge the association’s scope and secure larger quarters. General secretary E. E. Dilley noted the current six to seven hundred members and urged each member to recruit one new member. Victor Keller traced origin and growth while Paul Kolz spoke on member relations. C. Todd acted as toastmaster as varied performances capped the evening.
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Young Men's Christian Association
San Antonio
Association
Roene
E. E. Dilley
Victor Keller
Paul Kolz
Todd
R. Underwood
Alberta Gilbert
Jesse R. Lentz
BE. B. Schilling
R. H. Pilbeam
Butler R. Knight
Houston imports rise for port in first six months
Imports for the port of Houston for the six months ending December 31 totaled 237 696 42 dollars in value, up from 126 805 21 dollars for the same period in 1910, according to S L Hain surveyor of customs.
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Houston
Associated Press
Tex
S. L. Hain
Washington
Rexali Orderlies Claim Safe Constipation Relief
An advertisement touts Rexali Orderlies as a gentle, effective constipation remedy with a money back guarantee. It warns against harsh cathartics and claims the tablets are tasteless, non irritative, and suitable for all ages with three package sizes priced at 10, 25, and 50 cents.
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Rexall
H. L. Wagner
E. Houston and
Avenue
Ellis announces for county judge in Lockhart Texas
J T Ellis, railway agent at Lockhart, declares his candidacy for county judge. It is the third announce ment and signals an early campaign with poll tax receipts lagging last year. Staacke Bros offer carriages buggies and phaetons at low prices.
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Staacke Bros
Lomereusee City Council Sets Twice Monthly Meetings
At a regular meeting in Lomereusee Texas the city council, per attorney general guidance, voted to hold sessions twice a month and raise alderman pay to five dollars per meeting from three. Ward road overseer reports praised street and bridge work by contractor Abbott. The mayor gains authority to act on certain alley improvements needing city funding.
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Lockhart
Tex
Attorney General’s Office
Ward Road
Abbott
Elected governor cost for Arizona race disclosed
The Globe reports that George W. Hunt spent 1084 to win the Arizona governorship. The statement was sent to the territorial secretary at Phoenix. Pay your poll tax.
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Associated Press
GLOBE
Worst Fire Destroys Five Buildings in McKinney
Five central McKinney buildings were burned in a fire that swept through the town yesterday, destroying the Masonic temple and the Elks' building, each a three story structure, along with three smaller one story buildings. Losses range from seventy five thousand to one hundred thousand dollars with damage to Western Union Telegraph and Wells Fargo Express facilities and McKinney Telephone cables. The blaze is noted as the town's worst in history.
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M’kinney
Tex
McKinney
Masonic Temple
the Elks
Western Union Telegraph Company
Wells-Fargo Express Company
McKinney Telephone Company
Oats Not Much Damaged by Sunday Cold in Texas
Farmers in Waco Texas report oats likely sustained little damage from Sunday's cold after initial fears of heavy loss. Indienne still promise a fine oat harvest despite early concern about overnight temperatures.
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Associated Press
Waco
Tex
Indienne
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