Old Rules Return As Texas Senate Sets Committees
In Austin Texas on January 15 the Senate backed the old rule for committee appointments amid efforts to elect Orris Sheppard to the U S Senate short term. A 16 to 11 vote restored temporary usage of the 32nd legislature practices as the body adjourned for the day.
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Austin
Tex
Morris Sheppard
Nate
House
Orris Sheppard
United States Senate
R. M. Johnston
Houston
Vaughan
Senate
Sheppard
Rogers
Ross
Owsley
McKamy
Allison
Haney
Burns
Barrett
Henry
Lewellyn
Bowie
Tarver
Lattimore
Brelsford
Representative Rowell
Representative Spann
Somerville
Terrell
Dwight Lewellyn
Dallas
Davidson
Elect Hayes
Local Forecast for San Antonio Area Tonight
San Antonio and vicinity expect unsettled skies with rain tonight or Thursday. Widespread showers may dampen travel and affect outdoor plans across the region. Stay alert for locally heavier downpours and brief thunderstorms as moisture remains in place.
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San Antonio
Vicinity
Regional Weather Observations Across Major Cities
Morning readings from St Louis to Washington report temperatures from 28 to 44 degrees with conditions ranging from clear to cloudy. Winds mostly southerly, with Thursday forecast fair in most cities and low temperatures in the high 20s to mid 40s. Kansas City anticipates possible rain or snow.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Officers Chosen as Texas House Opens Session
The Texas House elected officers including Chief clerk W. R. Long and sergeants at arms C. P. Burkes and W. B. Escaville. Reading clerks were named T. B. Reese and J. Turner Vance. Speaker Terrell plans committee announcements Saturday as pages and applicants flood in.
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Austin
Tex
House of Representatives
Terrell
W. R. Long
Travis County
Charles P. Burkes
Bell County
S. Escaville
Burnet County
Reading
T. B. Reese
J. Turner Vance
Martin County
Spain’s King Opens Doors to Republican Leaders
Madrid January 15. King Alfonso meets Republican leader Senor Azcarate to discuss social and political questions. Future guests include Radical Alejandro Lerroux and Socialist Pablo Iglesias. The move signals liberal leanings and a possible shift away from dynastic rule, with Republicans praising the king. Deputy Melquides Alvarez lauds the king’s openness at Seville rally.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Senor Azcarate
Chamber of Deputies
Alejandro Lerroux
Pablo Iglesias
Melquides Alvarez
Seville
Littlest Rebel star Mary Miles Menter born in San Antonio
Juliet Reilly known as Mary Miles Menter plays Virgie in Littlest Rebel with Dustin Farnum. Born and raised in San Antonio she is niece of A B Reilly of 627 East Quincy Street. The child has long performed with the show and the role was written for Farnum and her.
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Juliet Reilly
San Antonio
Dustin Farnum
A. B. Reilly
Quincy Street
Little Miss Reilly
Mr. Farnum
Virgie
Mary Miles Menter
Homer Reilly
Alamo City
Seek to Avoid War Amid Balkans Tensions
London reports a meeting of ambassadors focused on halting the Balkan war resumption. Balkan peace plenipotentiaries delay further action to allow Turkish government review of the ambassadors note to be presented this week. Allies deny objections to breaking off negotiations and denouncing an armistice.
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London
Balkans
Balkan
Direct Elections Favored by New York Legislature
New York state backed the proposed constitutional amendment to elect U S senators by the people. The assembly resolution passed yesterday was approved today by the senate, marking bipartisan support for direct senatorial elections.
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Albany
N. Y
New York State
United States
Assembly
Senate
Take No Chances Buy Known Quality Ad Copy
Advertising assures honest quality and price and encourages testing products before buying. The Ligur promises that continuous ads indicate reliable goods from reputable dealers, aiming to turn one trial into a lasting customer.
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Ligur
Rockefeller Expects Brief Testimony Despite Ill Health
Dr. C W Richardson told the House money trust committee that William Rockefeller, ill with shaking palsy and nearly mute, could endure a short examination of an hour or two. A longer session could risk a hemorrhage or laryngeal swelling, but he might testify briefly if deemed essential. The committee will decide whether to press for testimony.
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Washington
William Rockefeller
House Money Trust Committee
Cc. W. Richardson
Rockefeller
Richardson
Mr. Rockefeller
Fujo
Miami
Fla
Chappelle
Dr. Richardson
Samuel Untermyer
Pujo
War Against Crooks Startled Chicago Plan Cruscade
Chicago officials at detective headquarters plan a citywide crusade against crooks with prior police records. They expect up to 10 000 arrests on vagrancy warrants and have 100 detectives to supply 100 names each. Detectives will issue warrants and aim to lock up suspects within 48 hours. The drive follows a recent crime wave.
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Chicago
Ill
Nagel Opens Castro Case for Secretary’s Review
Washington January 15 Cipriano Castro’s bid to enter the United States moves to Secretary Nagel after a New York board of inquiry submitted its record for his personal perusal. The board did not announce a conclusion and must decide, with any approval potentially binding beyond Nagel’s consideration unless an appeal arises.
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Washington, D. C
Cipriano Castro
United States
Nagel
Special Board of Inquiry
New York
Castro
Card of Inquiry
Miller disapproves bonds for dynamiters in appeal
Chicago January 15 District Attorney Miller of Indianapolis disapproved bonds for Frank M. Ryan E H Houlihan and William Shupe tied to conspiracy in illegal dynamite transport. Bond for Charles N Beam of Minneapolis was approved. Miller said bond property did not total 37 500 though 200 000 was implicated. Other requested securities and writs were denied or postponed.
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Chicago
Frank M. Ryan
E. H. Houlihan
William Shupe
Miller
Indianapolis
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Charles N. Beam
Minneapolis
Ryan
Houlihan
Shupe
Williams
Flood Warnings as Ohio River Tops 45 Feet
Evensville Indiana residents face rising waters as rain continues, flooding cellars and forcing furnace fires out. Officials report 45.5 feet on the Ohio River with the flood likely to exceed past records. Evacuations completed and aid distributed to flood zone families.
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Evansville
Ind
Ohio
River Falls Slowly Amid Flood Watches in Cincinnati
The Ohio River held steady at 62.2 feet overnight and is expected to recede late today after dropping to 61.5 feet by 9 a.m. Relief work continues for flood sufferers until they can return home.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Fishing for Clothes Thief Fled After Alarms at De Vilbiss Street
A thief frightened away from 117 De Vilbiss street by Mrs Haralson’s screams left behind a 15 foot fishing pole with a bent nail hook. He aimed to pull clothes from a rear window, with several items reported stolen at a nearby house in recent nights.
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de Vilbiss Street
Haralson
Rain Persists as Storm Deepens Across Regions
The forecast shows at least twenty four more hours of rain with light falls in Southern and Eastern Texas. San Antonio reports only .02 inch of precipitation. The storm over the Rocky Mountains deepens and drifts eastward, with conditions across the country intensifying slightly.
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Texas
San Antonio
Rocky Mountains
Urges New Constitution in Texas Convention Proposal
Representative Humphrey of Throckmorton county will introduce a resolution calling for a constitutional convention. Delegates will be elected on the fourth Saturday in July, 1913, with three men from each senatorial district totaling 93. The convention is to meet on the second Tuesday in September. A new constitution is deemed necessary.
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Austin
Tex
Humphrey
Throckmorton County
Congress Day Recaps Debates And Committee Hearings
Senate resumed debate on legislative executive and judicial bills. William Winkfield continued testimony on Archbald letters before Campaign Funds Investigating Committee. House handled miscellaneous legislation as a court contest filed in the Nineteenth New York District.
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Senate
William Winkfield
Archbald
Campaign Funds Investigating Committee
Trial opens in wireless cases in Federal Court
Defendants John B. Dickinson Charles H Beauchamp and William A Bomar face trial in a San Antonio federal case on wireless stock sales. Jury of twelve San Antonians sworn. testimony begins afternoon as two guards guard defendants. Separate notes recall a hung jury in Professor A S Hassem mails case and a not guilty verdict for Frank M McDougall in a star route matter.
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Charles H. Beauchamp
William A. Bomar
Maxey
Bomar
San Antonians
W. A. Johnson
M. H. Trice
E. J. Thomas
Albert P. Schiffers
R. E. Herwick
W. J. Illg
San Antonio
J. W. Howard
Staples
W. B. Thurmond
Frio
E. J. Arnim
Gonzales
United States
Bert J. McDowell
Department of Justice of
Hassem
A. 8
Frank M. McDougall
Boerne
Hyde on Trial Again for Swope Murder
In Kansas City Missouri the third trial of Dr B Clarke Hyde for murdering Colonel Thomas Swope began after multiple postponements. A venire was drawn as Mrs Hyde attended but stood separate from her husband. Judge Porterfield barred relatives from sitting beside the accused during juror presence.
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Kansas City
B. Clarke Hyde
Thos. H. Swope
Porterfield
Pomerene Pushes Amendment to Ease Impeachment Trials
Senator Pomerene of Ohio proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize Congress to provide other means of impeachment in minor cases. The change would let the Senate still handle removals of the President Vice President and Supreme Court justices while allowing alternative procedures for all other impeachment proceedings to avoid protracted trials.
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Senate
Pomerene
Ohio
Congress
Supreme Court
Light Want Ads Cut Living Costs Through Bargains
A reader praises Light want ads for lowering living costs through bargains in the classifieds. The reader notes saving half of rent in one month from absolute necessities offered, urging others to read the ads and reduce expenses.
Vardaman Endorses Woman Suffrage in City Visit
Former Mississippi governor and senator-elect James K. Vardaman arrived at noon and voiced strong support for woman suffrage. He predicted no harm from the vote, praised recall and referendum, and commented on Judge Archbald’s impeachment as a move against graft.
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Tor-Elect
Vardaman
Turner Ha
Shriners
Archbald
Per Capita Money Tale Fools Treasury Office
A humorous newspaper bit about per capita wealth prompts dozens of letters to the Mint Director George E. Roberts. Applicants request parcels of the $34.72 hypothetical share, though officials explain the figure is theoretical and not distributable.
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Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
United States
George E. Roberts
Mint
Roberts
Treasury Department Monthly
Will Build Factory For American Overall Company
American Overall Company to construct a two story reinforced concrete factory at 425 Live Oak Street. The plant will sit on a 50 by 139 foot lot and boost capacity. Estimated cost ranges from 14000 to 15000 dollars and work starts immediately.
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American Overall Co
American Overall Company
West Commerce Street
Live Oak Street
Inability to Protect Foreigners Sparks U S Action
A report notes the failure of Madero to safeguard foreigners prompts U S intervention. It highlights federal helplessness and calls attention to the broader dangers faced by non nationals in the region.
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Alfonso
Madero
U. S
American warship sent to Acapulco to protect nationals
The cruiser Denver is ordered from San Diego to Acapulco to safeguard Americans amid rebel activity led by Julio Radillo. About 270 sailors and a marine company accompany the ship, with refugees pouring into the port from surrounding ranching and mining areas.
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San Diego
Cal
Acapulco
Mex
Washington
Julio Radillo
Wilson
Mexico City
Edwards
Radillo
Pacific
State Department
San Luis Potosi
Casas Grandes
Sonora
Chihuahua
San Luis Potisi
Mexico
Rebels occupy Colonia Chihuhua and loot colonists
Report from El Paso dated January 15 describes rebels seizing Colonia Chihuhua and other American colonies. Colonists warned to flee or be shot as rebels burn bridges and destroy rail cars and stations along the line below Guzman. Natives plead for shelter as Americans evacuate with limited safety in Madera amid strong anti American sentiment.
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Colonia
Chihhupa
Chihuahua
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Guzman
Madera
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