Legislature in Election Deadlock Shapes Senate Fight
Austin reports the Thirty-fourth Legislature opens with a looming speaker election and a power clash over who selects committees. Ed Westbrook proposes electing all committees to weaken Hobby's influence, while Nugent wins the pro tem post amid a flurry of rules battles and anticipated tax penalty discussions.
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the Woods
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Woods
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Savage
Willams
Satapge
W. H. Lous
W. Ll. Escaville
I. P. Argher
Tom A. Hall
J. W. Strode
HH. D. Garrison
Senate
Hobby
W. V. Howerton
John D. McCall
R. M. Gilmore
T. W W. Yarbrough
Calender
J. C. Stanberry
J. L. Harbison
F. F Smith
J. J. Allbright
Willis Whitaker
Hudspeth
Latthmore
Westbrook
Committee of Committees
Brelsford
Morrow
Will County
Nugent
Lattimore
Governor Blease Delivers Farewell Message to Legislature
In Columbia South Carolina on January 13 Governor Blease sent his farewell message before the legislature declaring tax reductions and smaller higher learning appropriations including abolishing free scholarships. He urged immigration and attacked federal encroachment on states rights while questioning party power shifts. He said his life’s work is completed and takes responsibility for his actions.
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Blease
South Carolina
Richard T. Manning
Bleuse
Democratic Party
Republican Party
A Hughes
Whitman
President Wilson holds off on 1916 candidacy
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson not ready to commit to a 1916 bid. He told callers he will leave judgment of his acts to future generations and would not discuss a renomination or the one term plank. In Fort Smith Ark, twenty-one defendants file demurrers to indictments from the Prairie Creek mine trouble.
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D. C
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Wilson
Indianapolis
United States
Baltimore
Fort Smith
Ark
Bache- Denman
Prairie Creek
Weather forecast for San Antonio area Tuesday night to Wednesday
San Antonio and vicinity forecast calls for Tuesday night to be fair and warmer. Expect increasing cloudiness on Wednesday as conditions evolve.
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Weather notes for tourists across major cities
Observations at 8 am report temperatures and conditions from St. Louis to Washington. Cities listed include St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City Denver New York and Washington with varying conditions from clear and warmer to cloudy and rainy. Winds range from northwest to southeast with highs and lows noted for the last 24 hours.
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New York
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Lowe
Carranzista Villa troops advance near border
Montery's evacuation completed as Carranza forces move to Matamoros. Consul Hanna reported Villa units about 20 miles south of Monterey faced expected resistance. Wilson praised General Scott for neutralizing Mexican border tensions. talks with British envoy discussed Iturbide’s safety and Mexican conditions.
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Carranza
Matamoros
State Department
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Villa
Garrigan
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Calies
Naco
Sonora
Maytorena
Lato
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Mexico
Lees Garrison
Garrison
Eduardo Iturbide
Mexican Federal District
Victoria Not Taken Amid Mexican War Reports
June reports from Tamaulipas indicate Victoria remained unconquered as Villa troops withdrew after three days of heavy fighting. Constitutionalists bombarded Victoria's mountains fortifications with artillery and then captured positions, gaining arms and ammunition. Unofficial word claims General Pablo Gonzalez, a Carranza ally, seized Valles on the Tampico San Luis Potosi line, while Herrera and Gonzalez reinforcements moved toward Saltillo with renewed attacks.
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Tamaulipas
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Nuevo Laredo
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Carranza
Valles
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San Luis Potosi
Gonzales
Maciovio Herrera
Paredon
Monterey
Herrera
Saltillo
Nicaut
Scott Leaves Naco to Return to Washington
General Hugh L. Scott, chief of the United States staff, leaves Naco Arizona with his staff after persuading both Mexican factions to honor a pledge to keep the border war away from the American line. General Tasker H. Bliss remains in command of border forces to ensure terms of the agreement are fulfilled.
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Ariz
Hugh Ll. Scott
United States
Washington
Tasker H. Bliss
Supplies for wounded in Europe aboard the Finland
The liner Finland sails for Europe with the largest single Red Cross shipment since the war began. Consigned to Austria-Hungary it carries 146000 yards of gauze 60 bales of absorbent cotton 14000 gauze pads 3000 yards of crinoline and various drugs and surgical items plus 128 cases of hospital garments for the Serbian Red Cross.
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New York
Finland
Europe
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Austria-Hungary
The
Servian Red Cross
Wilson hints at veto over immigration bill literacy test
President Wilson told callers he likely will veto the immigration bill because it includes a literacy test. He could not reveal his final stance before Congress passes the measure, but callers can deduce his probable position.
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Wilson
Congress
Eighty Defendants Enter Guilty Pleas in Indiana Case
In Indianapolis an estimated eighty of 134 Terre Haute men indicted by the Federal grand jury for election frauds pleaded guilty in federal court. Remitters to the indictment were filed for Mayor Don M Roberts Judge William Redman and Sheriff Dennis Shea. The long running case involved conspiracy to corrupt elections on November 3 1914.
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Ind
Terre Haute
Don M. Roberts
Wi Redman
Dennis Shea
Don Roberts
A. B. Anderson
Circuit Court
Lower Hour Ready to Grat Suffrage Vote
Women fill the Capitol galleries as the House approves a six hour debate on the constitutional amendment for woman suffrage. Debaters from both sides clash over federal versus state powers while crowds endure rain and cold, and leaders like Dr. Anna Shaw and Carrie Chapman Catt lead suffrage figures in a tense session.
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D.C
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Welsh
Judiciary Committee
Mann
London
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Colorado
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Monde
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Europe
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Howard Shaw
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Pethick Lawrence
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National Association
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Daniel A. Markham
Shaw
Martine
Henry
Rules Committee
Bremen cruiser details and station at Vera Cruz
The Bremen, a ten year old Germani cruiser, is 341 feet long with a 431 2 beam and 3250 ton displacement. It carries 286 men and is armed with ten 4.1 inch guns ten onepounders and two submerged 17.7 inch torpedo tubes. At the time of the Vera Cruz occupation by American marines the Bremen was stationed in Mes waters.
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Vera Cruz
Meswaters
Kisses Guard and Escapes Richmond Prison Break
Four convicts escaped from Virginia State Penitentiary after overpowering a guard and an armed watchman. The group includes Al Burton Siler Atkins, and H L Hamilton B Hanley. Officials fear they head toward Newport News to board a cattle ship for Europe. Hamilton, nicknamed the boy forger, kissed the guard before leaving.
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State Penitentiary
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Newport News
Europe
Hamilton
Motorship Fleet Expands Between Europe and Pacific Ports
San Brangcibo Cal Jan 1 Three additional motor ships will enter service linking European and Pacific coast points via the Panama Canal. Built by Christiana Company, two vessels will carry 10 000 tons. There are now nine motor ships operating between this coast and Europe, boosted by the canal and cheaper fuel oil.
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Wilson to push national employment agency plan
President Wilson indicated that legislation to coordinate government departments will be needed to implement his national employment agency idea. He expects no new push now but the measure may be taken up in the next Congress session. Secretary Wilson reported limited progress on labor department tasks this year. In Houston, J T Phelps case nears end as murder trial in Liberty County moves toward verdict. A Washington dispatch notes the new trade commission must develop tariff board powers granted by Congress.
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Campbell
Mundell
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Washington
New Trade Commission
President silent on British reply and shipping notes
President Wilson said he would study the British reply to the American shipping note but would discuss it at length with Secretary Bryan. Officials note concessions yet say Britain leaves many questions for exporters. The Cologne Gazette calls the reply negative while the French press regards it moderate and hopeful of a satisfactory arrangement.
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King Digs Trenches With Front Line Staff
A Belgian refugee reports King Albert digging trenches with a 7 inch pick and shovel alongside staff officers. The king, appearing tired, asked how long the workers had labored and then sent them to rest while he and his staff swapped places to dig.
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Henry
Dates Cancelled on Ernestine Schumann-Heink Tour
JAn 12 report from Culgagu says remaining dates of the convert tour are cancelled as opera star Ernestine Schumann-Heink remains seriously ill at her home with pneumonia. Doctors ordered rest and medication, hoping to recover within weeks.
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Ernestine Schumann-Heink
Union Telegraphers Seek 10 Percent Wage Boost in Texas
A committee representing railroad telegraphers station agents and firemen in Division S88 of Texas notified the railroad today they will demand a 10 percent wage increase with better working conditions. General Superintendent Taussig arranged a conference with the committee later this week.
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UC Teas
Texas
Taussig
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Import Frauds Bared in Ostrich Feather Ring
United States secret service agents uncovered under valuation frauds spanning seven to eight years totalling about 2.5 million dollars in ostrich feather imports. George Silva, an importer, faced arraignment on conspiracy to defraud the government, per Assistant U S District Attorney Carstarphen.
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New York
United States Secret Service
United States District
Carstarphen
George Silva
Starvation in Constantinople Amid Trade Blockade
A Chicago Armenian orphan asylum head in Constantinople, George Tomayan, reports eight months of near starvation due to the closing of the Dardanelles and Turkey’s isolation from outside trade. Meanwhile at the White House a conference with Senators Stone, Thomas and Johnson seeks to resolve federal appointment disputes. In Alabama, Democrats nominate a Prohibitionist slate at a statewide meeting, while local option spreads through county units.
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Turkey
Constantinople
George Tomayan
Chicago
Piraeus
Washingfon
D. A
Wilson
White House
Stone
Thomas
Johnson
New York Police Commissioner Faces Mutiny Over Reform Critique
Police Commissioner Arthur Woods vows to quell a mutiny within the NYPD after a statement by Willem J. van Ysen, counsel for four benevolent associations, urging his departure. The dispute centers on Woods criticism of Edison and a call for the associations to repudiate the critic.
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New York
Aft
Willem J. It Ysen
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Dia
Mayyor
Edison
Servia Seeks Austrian Regions For Independence Claim
Rome Jan 12 Servia rejects earlier understood concessions regarding a port to the Adriatic and insists on annexing Austrian held regions including Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro through nationality. Servia says only these territories will satisfy its life and independence after the war.
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Berlin
Adriatic Sea
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Austria
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Tall Young Spicer Story: Belgian King Arranges Frontline Reunion
The Lau Sanne Gazette recounts a Parisian bride’s journey to join her French artillery husband in Flanders. A Belgian officer defers, the king of Belgians then facilitates their reunion at the front. Attorney General Looney returns to Austin amid pending brewery suits, promising trial when ready.
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Guster Si Ve
Armies and Fronts Run For Spring Moves In War News
London reports January war activity shows great armies in eastern and western fronts trading artillery and trench actions. Britain mobilizes thousands weekly for France while Germany readies counter moves. Romania and Italy loom, Bulgaria unrest grows, and Poland and Caucasus clashes continue as spring mobilization nears.
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Rame
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Hersegovine
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Poland
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Nida
Cracow
Petrograd
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Caucasus
French War Front Dispatch Reports Attacks and Reprisals
Paris dispatch summarizes wartime actions from the Aisne to Champagne. French forces report repulsing multiple German attacks, gaining trenches north of Soissons, and heavy artillery duels near Rheims and Verdun. Occasional progress and counterfire are noted with details on mine throws and fortifications.
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