Mongolia Talks Move to St Petersburg Rail Link Proposal
Negotiations between China and Russia on Mongolia move to St Petersburg. China is ready to discuss a trans Mongolian railroad linking Kiyakhta and Urga with Siberian lines while disputing Russia and Mongolia’s demands to withdraw Chinese garrisons, recall Chinese officials, and halt colonization efforts.
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FRESS
Peking
China
Russia
Mongolia
St. Petersburg
Kiakhta
Siberian
Urga
Farmers National bank keeps old officers in Gonzales
Special to the Light reports Farmers National Bank of Gonzales Texas re elects all officers at a stockholders meeting Jan 11. Thomas B. Palfrey remains president with J R Randle as first vice president C T Rather as second vice president J S Douglas cashier and W A Smith assistant cashier. Stockholders praise management and find business satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales, Tex
Farmers’ National Bank
Thomas B. Palfrey
J. R. Randle
C. T. Rather
J. S. Douglas
W. A. Smith
Bed Wanted for Orphans at Burnet Street
Mrs. Mildred Brown of the Christmas Cheer association seeks beds for motherless children found shivering at 1521 Burnet Street. A double bed is preferred and she will collect it. contact Southwestern to arrange pickup.
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Burnet Street
Mildred Brown
Christmas Cheer Association
Bank Elections in Rockdale Texas SPECIAL TO THE Light
The two Rockdale banks elected officers. First National bank names J F Coffield president and R Hale as vice president with J E Longmoor as cashier and C R Isaacs as assistant cashier. Rockdale State bank lists I P Sessions as president and S G Hodge as vice president with W L Baird as cashier and F H Graves as assistant cashier. Directors include B Loewenstein S G Hodge I P Sessions R W Wallace Gus Backhaus and H H Camp. The Rockdale State bank voted to raise capital stock from 30000 to 50000.
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Rockdale
Tex
First National Bank
J. F. Coffield
R. Hale
J. E. Longmoor
C. R. Isaacs
R. L. Hale
Lon Hudson
C. H. Coffield
B. B. Baxter
Rockdale State Bank
I. P. Sessions
S. G. Hodge
W. L. Baird
F. H. Graves
B. Loewenstein
R. W. Wallace
Gus Backhaus
H. H. Camp
Fall of French Cabinet Triggers Political Crisis
Paris January 11. The Caillaux cabinet fell after all ministers resigned, igniting a looming political crisis as deputies move to overthrow the government. The collapse followed the foreign ministry clash with Premier Caillaux and reshuffling that left Del Casse as foreign minister and navy to be reassigned. Possible successors include Del Casse Bourgeois Poincare Millerand Briand and possibly Clemenceau.
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Associated Press
Paris
Caillaux
Justin de Selves
Senate Committee
M. de Selves
Germany
France
Theophile del Casse
Marine
M. Millerand
Germinet
Pierre Paudin
Baudin
del Casse
M. Caillaux
Elysee Palace
Fallieres
M. del Casse
Bourgeois
Raymond Poincaire
Millerand
Briand
Clemenceau
French cabinet resignation seen through Berlin papers
Berlin dispatch reports no official comment on the French cabinet resignation. The Tageblatt claims M. Caillaux was toppled by parliamentary rivals and labels the fall as ingratitude in a republic. The Tagliche Rundschau likens it to von Lindquist and de Salves sent as scapegoats over the Moroccan treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Tageblatt
M. Caillaux
Tagliche Rundschau
von Lindequist
M. de Salves
Poodle Saved As Firemen Rescue In Austin Hotel Blaze
A woman and man escape a burning Oakdale hotel in Austin by signaling to Chicago firemen. The man tosses a blanket, the woman drops her poodle to safety, then both descend a ladder to safety as flames engulf the upper floor.
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THE
Association
Chicago
Oakdale
Austin
Harmless Smoke Promises Cure for Catarrh
An herbal smoking remedy claims to treat catarrh of the nose throat and lungs without tobacco. It promises a five day free treatment and a booklet with cause cure and prevention upon request to Dr J W Blosser at 94 Walton Street Atlanta Ga.
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J. W. Blosser
Walton Street
Atlanta
Serious conditions on cattle ranges in Hansford area
Reports from Hansford indicate heavy snows have left cattle ranges in serious condition. Rumors claim a rural mail carrier between Hansford and Guymon, Oklahoma died frozen January 9. Observers report 125 dead cattle on a Denver bound line between Texline and Dalhart, while others dispute the tale.
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Associated Press
Dalhart
Tex
Hansford
Haneford
Guymon
Okla
Denver
Texline
Arizona
Mexican Bandits Cross into Arizona
Cardenas and Romo leaders with twenty followers used a surrender ruse and crossed into the United States from Sonora. The bandits had terrorized Sonora towns for six months and reportedly crossed the line near Nogales, Arizona, as officials noted.
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EL Paso
Tex
Cardenas
Romo
United States
Cananea
Mexico
Sonora
Nogales
Ariz
Labor Leaders Prepare for Trial in Dynamite Conspiracy Case
In Los Angeles three labor leaders Olaf A Tinetmoe Anton Johannsen and J F Munsey will face Judge Olin Wellborn on charges of transporting dynamite on passenger trains. Attorney Job Harriman vows no confessions and a full defense as fed authorities pursue the case linked to the McNamara arrests and related explosives shipments.
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Los Angeles
Olaf A. Tinetmoe
Anton Johannsen
J. F. Munsey
Olin Wellborn
United States District Court
Job Harriman
Fredericks
McNamaras
McNamara
American Federation of Labor
Tinetmoe
California State Building Trades Council
Asiatic Exclusion League
State Building Trades Council
Munsey
Salt Lake City
Union of Structural Iron Workers
Riverside
Salt Lake
Ortie McManigal
Chicago
B. A. Clancy
Structural Iron Workers’ Union
San Fransisco
McNamara Brothers
Federal Grand Jury
David Kaplan
M. A. Schmidt
James B. McNamara
Los Angeles Times
Appeal Planned to Save Richeson in Two Weeks
In Boston on January 11 the Associated Press reports an appeal to Governor Foss and the executive council to commute the death sentence of Clarence V. T. Richeson for the murder of Avis Linnell. The effort is funded by Moses Grant Edmands, father of Richeson’s former fiancée, Violet Edmands, who believes the minister was mentally unbalanced when he gave the poison.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Foss
Executive Council
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Avis Linnell
Moses Grant Edmands
Violet Edmands
Mr. Richeson
Miss Linnell
Thaw May Seek Release Albany Will Seek State Representation
In Albany reports indicate Harry K. Thaw may renew efforts to gain freedom on habeas corpus. Col. Joseph F. Scott state superintendent of prisons would urge Attorney General Carmody to represent the state in any ensuing litigation.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Des Moines to Arrest Dancers of Grizzly Bear and Turkey Trot
Des Moines police will arrest anyone dancing the Grizzly Bear the Turkey Trot or the Moonlight Waltz in public halls. Censors from the police department will attend the events and dance hall owners will fund their salaries through a license fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
Bank Officers in Bastrop Elect Officers at Meeting
Bastrop Texas January 11 The First National Bank of Bastrop directors elected B D Orgain as president W A McCord as vice president Chester Erhard cashier Eugene Erhard assistant cashier J C Orgain assistant cashier The directors include B D Orgain W A McCord Chester Erhard H P Luckett B J Hasler W B Ransome A C Erhard.
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Bastrop
Tex
First National Bank of Bastrop
B. D. Orgain
W. A. McCord
Chester Erhard
Eugene Erhard
J. C. Orgain
Changes in Lockhart Schools in January
Lockhart Texas January 11 Miss Lelia Putnam assumes duties as teacher in the city schools in place of Miss Victorine Field who cannot serve because of illness of Miss Ruby Reese It is not believed Miss Keese will be able to take the duties this session.
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Lockhart
Tex
Lelia Putnam
Victorine Field
Field
Ruby Reese
Keese
Moros Fight Wounds Officer as US Troops Ambush on Jolo
A Moros group on Jolo attacked American troops. Lieutenant McGee was shot twice and another soldier injured. Brigadier General Pershing called it likely end of Moros resistance to Jolo disarmament. Also lists local bank directors and a grand prize mask ball for Hermann Sons on February 3 at Beethoven hall.
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Manila
Jolo
McGee
Second Cavalry
John J. Pershing
Department of Mindanao
Hermann Sons
Hermann Sons School
Beethoven
Hall
Theo Artzt
Local banks elect directors and officers for term
LOCKHART Texas January 11 Local banks named directors and officers for the ensuing term. First National bank listed directors J P Cardwell J T Connolly E B Coopwood H Hartman J M Horner. An official slate complete for the term.
Riebe Undertaking Co Auto Ambulance Service
Riebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service at 221 E Commerce with phone 341 for inquiries and transport assistance.
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Riebe Undertaking Co
Bryan signs in for Republic of China hope in Philadelphia
William Jennings Bryan, visiting Philadelphia to address religious bodies, signed his autographs beneath Prince Tsai Suun’s entry and expressed his wish to rejoice over the establishment of the republic of China.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
William Jennings Bryan
New York
Prince Tsai Suun
China
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Centaur Company
Murray Street
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Foley
Edwards King Drug Co
EEKLY
the Munsey Company
Charles Durnan
Wlovington
Staacke Bros
Richeson
Allicock
L Wolpson Saul
Moros
Oscar A. McGee
Hugh H. McGee
J. W. Karbach
W. B. Kelly
A G. Reynolds
E. G. Seeliger
E. B. Coopwood
A. G. Reynolds
J. M. Horner
A. J. Storey
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Ll. M. McCurdy
the Lockharte Bank
John T. Storey
C. T
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