Body of I Baker Found Hanging in Jail Cell
A 48 year old biker known as Charley Baker was found dead in his cell, hanging by a necktie. Dr. Dowlas Lurgon pronounced death by strangulation. The body was discovered by a prisoner, with the noose cut down by a visitor. Baker, a San Antonio native, had practiced law since 1889 and was connected with the Cowen firm. He leaves a widow and several siblings and will be buried at St Joseph’s Cemetery after a private ceremony. The earthquake and aftershocks in Italy are briefly noted in a separate section.
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Besar
Wis
Clernagani
Baker
Dow
Jack Fraser
Niy
Charley” Baker
Wendredyn
San Antonio
Lrtanan University
Lebanon, Tenn
Corps Chrieti
Wyit. Warmin
Annie Baker
Corpus Christ Twn Brothers
Murry Hater
Qo UK & A. P. Railway
Corpua Chrigt
Arthur Baker
Lockhart
Tailoup Rites
Hermann Suns
Belknap Frilon
Sam Houston
Waad
Geretiany
Observatory
Securits
Neniles Beoka
Vesuvus
Algertie
Averane
Aversuno
Rome
Italy
Iry
Mexilla
Qurme
Aagiita
Arping
Sota
Asessing
Avemonu
Statement by New Orleans Electrician on Vitalitas Cure
A New Orleans electrical contractor asserts Vitalitas cures numerous chronic ailments including stomach, liver, kidney, bowel and blood disorders. He touts wide regional use, recommends the tonic with a teaspoon of liquid in water, and notes it is sold at Plachet’s drug store and by retailers.
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Plachet
Fur Eale Uy
Holman Visits Astin During Bank Examiners Day
AUSTIN January 14 A C Holman newly appointed state bank examiner spent the day in Austin conferring with Commissioner Collier on examiner duties. Holman from Ballinger will begin official duties January 15. Am Amendment Approved For Southland Life Dallas Capital Stock Raised To 406029 dollars. RILLERE Tex January 21 J O Cickly robbed the store of J M Collier and Ales Colson was shot and captured. other robber escaped. About 809 in jewelry taken.
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Holman
Astin
Austin
Tex
A. C. Holman
State Bank
Ith
Insurance
Mr. Holman
Ballinger
Jan
Lds
Attorney General’s Department
Southland Life Insurance Company
Dallas
Rillere
J. O'cickly
J. M. Collier
Ales. Colson
Wex
Jen
Teague Sewer Company
R. T. McMullen
Auto ‘Transit Company
Fort ‘Worth
Capital
TM. Rogers
D. W.kibe
B. W. Leo
Katy
Harris County
Capital Storts
R. Robertson
H. B. Romache
McCunnon
East Texas
Travelers’ Associatios
Rulers No Capital Stack
Incorporitors
Coker
J. J. Bambrich
C. J. Pearson
Poliectnic Drug Compe Jtechnic
Tarrant County
iMartin
Dodman
Tae Waner
Galveston
Gaba
Bell
Conkling
Texas
Maurice Pingotts Company
Chicago
Caphal
Kenney Grant
Avid
SL Louis
Cienitar Atack
Wrst State Bank Af
FAN
onGs
Orpheuma, Danan Chia Ghiy Niu
Prainea Tasater Company
Sopeazing Capital Block
Colquitt outlines reforms and state finances in message
The speech highlights cost savings from Texas fire insurance, pension figures, and tax shifts. It notes a drop in fire premiums, rising property valuations, and adjusted tax rates from 1912 to 1916. The treasury shows a prior deficit covered by levies, with a goal to keep a cash basis and avoid deficits into the next fiscal year.
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Jienumary
Gacn
Tangary
Unclear 19th Century Dinner Feeds Large Group
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Christman dinner event serving a large earlier era meal. It mentions an ostrich dish weighing over 16 pounds dressed, portions for about 1500 diners, with hot dressings and substantial quantities of water onions bread celery and other sides. The text is garbled with many misspellings and illegible phrases.
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Mt. Ce A
Christman
Toung
Vast Italian quake kills and injures thousands
Reports from Italy describe a devastating earthquake with tens of thousands feared dead or injured. Towns like Antrasino, Torre, Coculfo and many others are heavily damaged or destroyed. Premier Salanéra oversees relief, with trains, doctors, and supplies dispatched. Pope and royal figures express concern as rescue continues.
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Rossel
Rome
Sassa
Popell
Antrasino
Coculfo
Torre
Picenze
Bugsi
Avestano
Cappalie
Maghana
Murse
Massadaibe
Collsimele
Ceghio
Celano
Tell
Paterno
Ban Felino
Giosamarsi
Scurcola
Capistrello
Antrosino
Caatranovine
Brstina
Ortonamars
San Benedvlto
Ortuchin
Cuilo
Gleegna
Bal‘s0fane
Canistra
Civitelladantiia
J. Castallefulmi
Paguistra
Sorbo
Tugliaocouss
Ovuedoil
Cappedoccia
Santi Maria
Foggio-Villppo
Rab Donato
San Stephan
Adeva
Horrow
Hed
Aosta
Ancient Earthquake Ravages Rome to Naples District
A London Express report from Thome describes aftershocks with varied rests between Rome and Naples. Major towns like Husal and Cappadache are destroyed. Avexzano reports 16,000 residents in ruins. Snow blocks roads as relief is rushed. 20 killed at Villalago and extensive damage near Sulmona, Popol, and Isola Dellizi.
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London
Corres
Express
Thome
Rome
Naples
Husal
Seuty Seurcels
Capolls
Maxliaic
Cappadache
Neplon
Rulus
Avexzano
Victor Emmanuel
Waily News
Avezzano
Ife
Daily Mail
Daily News
Sulmona
Vilalago
Popol
Panama
Aquine
Isola Dellizi Ana
Tiome
Sora Las
Sulipona
Nei
Chieti
Aoe Ami
Abriex
Self lighting cigars aid field soldiers in battle
German authorities report a parcel post project sending ten thousand self lighting cigars treated with a chemical prep. The cigars ignite without matches, aiding troops in the field. Readership notes the method to resist ignition and logistics of continued shipments via Red Cross support.
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Pata
Saya
Tidianapolia News
Ikea
Red Cross
Earthquake Histories and Notable Disasters Through Years
A compendium of historic quakes and their tolls from 1877 Lisbon to 1912 Kingston and beyond. It lists casualties, homelessness, and property losses across Chile, Jamaica, Turkey, and other regions, noting major events and subsequent aftershocks and damages.
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Sicily
Peredus
Wynneir
Lisbon
Portuxaint
Kusi
Salor
Kugi
San Francisco
Valparaiso
Tonite
Los Andes
Mfelippilia
Santiago
Chile
Vina del Mer
Quiriilla
Linacha
Quiliata
Portg Rien
Germany
New Guinea
Eikgston
Jamaica
Cartiya
Tica
Turkey
Ufc
Stelty
Only Four Survive Out of Four Hundred Guards
Report from Petrograd dated January 14 describes a dramatic breakout as a group of Turkish forces assaults led to the loss of nearly all Afghan guard units while one survivor recounted fighting for hours then escaping toward Maracha with relatives and friends. The dispatch notes continuing battles, prisoner gains, and shifting positions across multiple fronts, including Sole SONS and near Tabriz, with French forces engaging in trench assaults and heavy casualties on both sides.
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Petrograd
Lon
Boies Gazette
Senodines Daevleb
Agerhiinn
Perdiu
Enane
Maracha
Tabriz
Otlaninnh
Nother
Horac
Taheiz
Juita
Danity
Twerlz
Sole Sons
Apa
Veregayayut
Byene
Norlheabt
Lhe Sang Ur Chae Joos
Ein Yescerca
Afonnour
Perthes
Unn
Plnete
Yar Hunde
Arzonun
Wilt
Guintdsvillo
Lowttow
Northants Point
Russia Presses Across Front In Major War Update
Telegraph dispatches describe Russian forces pushing toward East Prussia and Galicia. German bridges along the Aisne are destroyed, forcing retreats and uncertain lines of supply. In Polish regions near Mlawa and Szuch, fierce clashes persist with villages changing hands as center-front battles intensify.
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Vregny
Gauth
Draug
Misey
Renorih
Tolig
Aisne
Champagne
Perthes
Beausejour
Geumanstar Tranches Report Amid WWI Battles
War Office communiques describe artillery duels near Ypres. Strong enemy fire targets the western theater as forces clash in trenches near Knnar and southwest of Ypres, with shells and counterfire shaping the day.
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Ruulin
Tan
Ty Winetess
London
War Office Inday
Knnar
Ypres
Fleet submarines planned for United States Navy
The Papwluk Mechanics describe a new fleet submarine of about 300 feet length and 1200 tons with 3000 mile range and 25 mph, designed to accompany battleships and attack on high seas. It will carry wireless power, rapid-fire guns, torpedoes, and is estimated to cost around 1,253,006 dollars.
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Papwluk Mechanics
Dorvier
Staees Navy
Congress
Zelfei
Ense
Carer
Pyramid Trig Go aids in home remedies ad
An old advertisement from Stapshall Michigan promotes Pyramid Trig Go as a miracle cure with claims of rapid relief for various ailments. It touts a single box as sufficient and offers a free mailed Utibl treatment upon request, listing Pyramid Aids and a Stapshall address.
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Pyramid Pile
Pyramid Trig
Pyramid
Stapshall
Mich
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I. Baker
New Orleans Electrica
Lew Protect
Colquitt
Messagry
Maners
Colutitness
Compérallers
Comptroller's Office
Znats Ie
OL Fhe
Jenny Qin Ronke
Trust Company
Resseo
A. Wate
Pope
Chitee
Pope Rinoclet
Awakinus
Monsignor
Sagi
Wiehbhap
Aquile
Ite
Mehua
Potenza
Hite
Predinder
Fa Gke
Kenting
Underwood
Toegatn Vilentity Poustlites
Indatlee
Frank Bros
Toli
Corenik Vairds
Lang
New Yuk
Eraisur
Caruiyla
Tool
Lancaster
Suffolk
Scotland
Steamahin Inces
Russia
Prussia
Poland
Sfiuwa
Russian
Pest
Miawa
Warsaw
Mlawe
Przasnyss
Bayen
Rawka Rivars
Sochaceen
Sklerniewied
Dar
Geumanstar
Berlin
Hato and
Moe
Palestine
Tes
Gulf Refining Company
Alvin
Washington, D. C
Wilson
William A. Mann
Zeneray
Stness Teich
Zezik "Ura
Esst
Huustie ST
Ghana
Rauala
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