War policy hinges on worker support in Britain
London dispatch notes that Lloyd George’s labor conference speech underscored that organized workers direct wartime policy. Government wins case as Geddes and ministers push army expansion amid questions from delegates. Industrial strain grows in Sheffield. younger unionists threaten to refuse work if peace talks delay. A behind the scenes Commons session featured James Jogge and a lengthy government speech. Baker pledges chaplain funding for every 1200 troops in the army.
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Auckland Geddes
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Sir Auckland Geddes
Sheffield
Daily News
House of Commons
James M. Jogge
Mr. George
Headache Dosing Unnecessary and Sloan's Liniment Claims
An advertisement extols Sloan's Liniment noting it relieves neuralgic headaches and rheumatic pains by creating a counter irritation that paces blood flow and soothes muscles and joints. It advises applying without rubbing to avoid staining and claims prompt relief for sprains strains and sciatica.
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Sloan
Fuel famine remedied by closing plan statement
President Wilson endorses Dr Garfield's fuel order as necessary to relieve fuel and transport shortages. He notes exemptions for essential war industries and says ships must be freed, ports relieved, and homes warmed, urging nationwide sacrifice and discipline.
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Limi
Aerson
United States
Infant burned in destructive Caldwell Street fire
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ilar Gonzales, 114 Caldwell Street, suffered severe burns and may not survive after a house fire that destroyed the Gonzales home and damaged three nearby residences. Damages are estimated at 1600 to 1700 dollars. the blaze originated in the kitchen, with flames engulfing the infant’s bed before rescue.
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Gonizales
A. C. Dickinson
South Presa
W. M. Midgett
Pecuia
Long Row Of Local Obituaries In San Antonio Area
Numerous obituaries from San Antonio area reflect deaths of Mrs. W J Moore 44 at local sanitarium and Mrs Fannie Henderson 42 at home, plus several others including Mrs Italy Jamold and Mrs Margaret Huffer. Burials listed with G W Jingy, Shelley-Loring Undertaking, and local cemeteries in Bexar County, Devine, and Castroville.
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San Antonio
Genziles
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Fannie Henderson
Unine Henderson
West
Lest Treet
Texas
San Antony
W. G. Ienderson
Leese
Fairview
Aad Reese
Als
Parlow
Ed Oates
Minnie
Alla Heese
Jairview
Jair View
G. W. Dagg Undertaking Company
Italy
Italy Jam Old
Dalling Avenue
Menard
Long Mountain Cemetery
Mason County
G. W. Jingy Undertaking Company
Sunes
Margaret Elizabeth Huffer
Margaret Elizabeth Juffer
Stonewall Street
Georgla
Devine
Shelley-Loring Undertalking Company
Automobile Hewpment and Private Ambulance Ads
Shelfey-Loring Codestaking Co advertises automobile Hewpment with phones 071 and 00. Pearer-Robinson Undertaking Co offers private ambulance and motor equipment at 453 Soledad St, phone 2323. Beautiful Roselawn Cemetery sells family lots at 60 and 100 dollars with monthly payments, W. J. Dickinson president, J. Ilaines secretary, 801 State Bank Ride Crockett 3429.
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Roselawn
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Crockett
Improvement Seen in New York Industrial Output
New York reports better situation as federal orders resume normal activity. A H M Smith indicates progress in reducing freight congestion at docks and terminals with more coal shipments by sea and rail and rising ship movements at nearby ports.
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National Gel Administration
A. IT. Smith
Tidewater
San Antonio praised by War Secretary for vice cleanup progress
Sheriff John W. Tobin recounted his Washington visit to Secretary of War Baker who praised San Antonio for cleaning up vice conditions. Baker expressed pride in the city and urged continued progress, noting the city is great and destined to be greater. Tobin also described meetings with Fosdick and Senator Sheppard.
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John W. Tobin
Washington
War Baker
Yobin
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Sheriff Tobin
Mr. Fosdick
Secretary Baker
Mr. Baker
Ulean
Cleveland
Waterways Takeover Discussed In Congressional Hearing
A congressional session covered fears over railway control and finance. McAdoo said unified management could save costs, while denying the $500 million fund would cover maturities. He pledged to retain existing railroad organizations if satisfactory and to provide high salary officials upon request.
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Hector
Smith
McAdoo
Cyammins
McAdoo names four for railroad wage inquiry panel
Director General McAdoo selected Franklin K. Lane Tarry Covington C C G McCord and William R Wilcox to probe wage questions and reforms. He created regional railroad administrations with executives at the head of east, south and west divisions. Wilcox resigns as Republican chair.
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Nandle Railroad
Washington
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Interior
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District of Columbia Spreme Court
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Interstatte Commerce
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Republican National
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Republican National Committee
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Ound
Eastern Railroads
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Pr Dent
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Mississippi
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Bickel Promoted to First Assistant Fire Chief
Martin Bickel named first assistant fire chief by Fire Chief Goetz Friday afternoon. Bickel has 24 years with the department and long service as second assistant chief and secretary of the Firemen's Relief Fund. Other appointments include 17 Werel as second and J. W. Dowdy as third assistant chief. A. Hart will be acting captain of Company No. 2 until the February 1 promotion.
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Company No. 2
Glass of Hot Water Before Breakfast a Splendid Habit
An oldHealth column extols drinking a glass of hot water with a teaspoonful of limestone phosphate before breakfast. The process purportedly flushes the digestive tract, liver, and kidneys, removes indigestible waste, and stimulates appetite, claiming strong remedy effects for biliousness constipation and rheumatism.
Beeville Man Convicted of Murder in Federal Court
Robert B. Brown of Beeville was convicted of second degree murder for killing rival James J. Hermes on Beeville post office grounds. Federal statute sets punishment from ten years to life. case decided in Federal Court due to jurisdiction from location.
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Tex
Robert B. Brown
Beeville
James J. Hermes
Beo‘ville
Print Paper Stocks Ahead of Demand Says FTC
The Federal Trade Commission shows print paper stocks about thirty three days ahead of demand. Publishers hold 138000 tons, manufacturers 41000 tons, and 6000 tons at terminals. Monthly consumption is about 170000 tons.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Royal family crisis grips Roumania and Bolshevik push
In London the arrest of Roumanian royal family members causes little surprise. Bolshevik troops under Rakovsky aimed to seize General Teherbatcheff on the Roumanian front. He captured ring leaders, and with Roumanian forces disarmed 15,000 Bolshevik irregulars. The army refuses further armed conflict on Roumanian soil against the royal family.
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London
Bolshevisks
Jaxsy
Rakovsky
Teherbatcheff
Troumanian Royal Family Isolated At Jassy
The Troumanian royal family and King Ferdinand remain at Jassy cut off from the world and fed by canned goods with bread issued thrice weekly. Bolsheviks and Roumanians are at a breaking point amid tense relations. The Russian ninth army demands two hours notice for free passage through Jassy. Ferdinand’s arrest is reported, with entente protection. Western fronts resume raid and artillery duels as mud and disappeared snow mark winter warfare.
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Associated Press
Lenine
Lally
France
La Casa del Rio: a San Antonio river house of history
The 1911 San Antonio Express describes La Casa del Rio, the old Twouhiz homestead near Houston and St. Marys, centerpiece of early Mexican life. It sheltered famous guests from generals to poets, preserving old floors and a grand eight foot fireplace, inviting visitors for Mexican meals and tortillas.
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Hood
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Houston
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Commerce Street
National Advertising Boosts Dealer Profits with Less Capital
A trade piece argues that nationally advertised products reduce capital tied in stock and increase turnover. It notes that carrying a few brands acceptable to all customers lowers risk and boosts annual income, urging dealers to favor advertised brands for greater total profits.
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Corg, Mitchell & Faust
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