Democrats May Tie Roosevelt to Progressive Nomination
General Lyon, leader of the Bull Moose movement, says Republicans may nominate a progressive candidate in Chicago not necessarily Roosevelt. He warns Democrats that the Taft Roosevelt mix up will backfire and notes Bryan plans to trail Wilson on preparedness. Lyon discusses militia armory plans in San Antonio and I G N plans for new shops and yards with a $100000 battery needs.
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Roosevelt
Cecil A. Lyon
Lyon
San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Progressive Party
General Lyon
Chicago
Bryan
Wilson
Brown
Davis
Ralph B. Fairchild
Texas National Guard
St. Louis
Submarine Runs Aground Off Holland Shore
London reports a British submarine went ashore off the Dutch coast at Holl and no lives were lost. The official press bureau says part of the crew were picked up by a British destroyer while the remaining sailors were rescued by a Dutch warship and taken to Holland.
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London
Holland
Italy to Aid Serbian Army Reorganize in Corfu Refuge
Rome reports the Italian government will provide generous aid for reorganizing the remnants of the Serbian army. About 50,000 Serbs have already reached refuge in Corfu.
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Italy
Rome
Corfu
Bethlehem Steel Declares $30 Dividend for Common Stock
Bethlehem Steel Corporation declares a 30 a share dividend on common stock from 1915 earnings, payable in quarterly installments totaling about 4.5 million. It marks the first dividend to common shareholders, with 7 percent preferred dividends paid first. The firm also raises unskilled wages 10 percent effective January 16.
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New York
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Wall Street
Charles M. Schwab
Chauffeur Healis Describes Dr Mohr Killing At Trial
Providence Jan 20 George W Healis a negro chauffeur for Dr C Frank Mohr testified at the Mohr murder trial detailing the shooting path and Mrs Mohr alleged insistence that her husband be killed Healis said he stopped the car at a secluded spot between two lights saw Miss Emily Burger wounded and carried her aside as Henry Spellman allegedly stood behind the car and shots were fired.
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R. I
C. Franklin Mohr
George W. Healis
Mohr
Elizabeth F. Mohr
Cecil Brown
Henry Spellman
Healis
Dr. Mohr
Miss Burger
Spellman
Confederate Veterans reunion scheduled in Birmingham
The twenty sixth annual United Confederate Veterans reunion will be in Birmingham Alabama on May 16 17 and 18. Adjutant General William E Mickle announced the date and place today, confirming the official schedule for the veterans organization event.
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New Orleans
United Confederate Veterans
Birmingham
Ala
William E. Mickle
The
Veterans’ Organization
Weather Outlook for San Antonio Tonight and Friday
For San Antonio and vicinity, expect cloudy skies tonight and Friday with periods of rain. Wet conditions may affect travel and outdoor plans. Cooler temperatures accompany the unsettled weather.
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San Antonio
Vicinity
Weather for Tourists Across Major Cities
Forecasts from The Light report daily temps and conditions for St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York and Washington. Readings list wind speeds rain snow and temperature ranges across the region.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Washington
Republicans Press Mexico Action Amidst Border Rumors
In Washington on January 29 Republicans push for Senate action on Mexico despite Democratic opposition. General Carranza proclaims outlaws for the Santa Ysabel murders and authorizes citizen execution. Mondell denounces U S policy as dangerous meddling and betrayal, citing Tampico and Vera Cruz incidents as proof of misjudged intervention.
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Washington, D. C
SenatedRepublicans
Mexico
Carranza
Francisco Villa
Pablo Lopez
Rafael Castro
Santa Ysabel
Senate
Sherman
Illinois
United States
Benjamin Argumedo
Cientifico Party
Mondecll
House
Representative Mondell
Wyoming
Madero
Mondell
Funston Reports Cavalry Fight With Mexican Bandits
Major General Funston details a cavalry clash near Doyle's Wells New Mexico after bandits attacked a Canavalles mine house. A pursuing detachment engaged the bandits two miles from Lone Cabin with a horse killed. A 30 man detachment moved at 1 30 a m while an automobile reconnoitered near Lone Cabin.
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Washington, D. C
Funston
King
Nicholson
Lone Cabin
Mex
Mexican Officials To Meet On Border
Roberto V. Pesquiera, Carranza's representative, prepared in El Paso for a general conference of Mexican civil and military officials in Juarez. The meeting will discuss measures affecting northern Mexico's welfare, with date set upon arrival of key participants.
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EL Paso
Tex
Roberto V. Pesquiera
Venustiano Carranza
Juarez
Mexico
Texans 10) Contest Shreveport Rate Case
Organization of the Shippers and Consumers Traffic Association of Texas formed to contest the Shreveport rate case and protect Texas freight interests. Officers include Jake Wolff of San Antonio as chairman and A. C. Goeth of Austin as vice chairman. The group plans a state board of directors and an executive committee with representatives from multiple cities.
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Austin
Tex
Shippers’ and
Consumers’ Traffic Association of Texas
Louisiana
Shreveport
Texas
E. B. Mayfield
Supreme Court of the United States
Jake Wolf
San Antonio
A. C. Goeth
T. E. Jackson
Dallas
W. Waddel
Tyler
M. €. Nobles
Amarillo
A.S. Pawkett
Traffic Bureau
C. B E. Schoff
F. E. Middleton
Texas Refining Company
H. Henson
San Antonio Gas & Electric Light Company
Charles Baumberger
San Antonio Portland Cement Company
A. T. Stevens
San Antonio Brewing Association
Co. CC. Wheel
No Sales In Transit Restrictions Set By Tennessee Judge
Federal Judge J S McCall rules intoxicating liquors shipped into Tennessee are subject to state law from arrival until leaving the state or shipment to out of state. The ruling bars selling in transit by reconsignments from local jobbers. About thirty wholesale liquor firms in Memphis serve Alabama Mississippi and Arkansas. The decision stems from an injunction request by Laughter and Fisher to stop city interference with business. A temporary restraining order was vacated.
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Memphis
Tenn
J. S. McCall
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Laughter and Fisher
McCall
Trenton Derailment Claims Engineer In Fatal Rock Island Smash
Louis Collier of Trenton Mo was killed and four trainmen injured when a double header on the Chicago Rock Island Pacific derailed near Trenton. The Golden State Limited and Chicago passenger train No. 2 were east bound and left the track but no passengers were hurt. The trains had been coupled at Kansas City the night before.
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Louis Collier
Here
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Golden State Limited
Chicago
Kansas City
Manufacturers to Raise Wages in Pawtucket
J and P Coates limited thread manufacturers announce a wage increase of about 10 percent for 2600 employees. The raise takes effect from January 3.
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Pawtucket
R. L
J. & P. Coates, Limited
Voluntary Recruiting or Conscription Sparks UK Controversy
British labor leaders oppose the Asquith Military Service bill arguing they met their quota under Lord Derby’s scheme. The controversy centers on conscription as a threat to the government and economy. A Camberwell recruiting scene shows workers rushing to enlist under Derby’s plan.
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Lorl Derby
Camberwell
Town Hall
Lord Derby
Not Guilty Verdict in Veith Case Ends Trial
Mrs Carrie Veith was acquitted of murdering her husband Simon Veith at their 915 San Pedro Avenue home on September 22 1914. Jury returned verdict at 11 25 a m after 40 minutes deliberation as crowd kept calm under Judge W S Anderson’s strict warning. Linden resumed closing for the state despite a heart attack earlier in the week.
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Simon Veith
San Pedro Avenue
Carrie Veith
Thirty-seventh District Court
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Vella
W.S. Anderson
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Linden
W. C. Linden
R.L. Withers
Naval program criticized as weak at National Security League
Washington voices denounced Secretary Daniels naval policy as weak and insufficient and urged immediate naval buildup. Speakers called foreign policy dangerous and attacked congressional leadership for opposing the president and backing William J. Bryan.
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National Security League
Washington, D. C
Daniels
Stanwood Menken
Burning Norwegian Vessel Sighted at Sea
The British steamer Penistone reported sighting on January 2 a burning sailing ship with a Norwegian flag in latitude 47.08 north, longitude 28.16 west. The ship appeared to be near the water and had no lifeboats or rafts visible as Penistone circled.
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New York
Penistone
Havre
Ryndam Floated After Grounding Near Graveend
The Holland America liner Ryndam, after an on board accident that killed three stokers and injured four, was floated today and anchored at Holehaven. The ship left New York on January 5 bound for Rotterdam with 151 passengers and a crew of 200.
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Ryndam
Gravesend
Holehaven
New York
Rotterdam
Greek King Attacks Allied Actions in Saloniki
King Constantine denounces allied strikes at Saloniki and the Demir Hissar bridge, calls Greek neutrality violated, and rejects military necessity for Corfu occupation. He argues Britain and France misjudge Greece, forecasts a war end in a draw, and notes Greek sympathy shifting. An AP interview from Athens, Jan 13, 18, is cited with a French authorities response.
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Greece
Associated Press
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United States
Saloniki
Demir Hissar
Corfu
Mexico
Germany
Belgium
Luxemburg
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France
Balkans
Constantine
Paris
Petrograid
Eid
British Troops Press Turkish Front Near Kut El Amara
London reports General Aylmer’s British force in close touch with Turkish positions at Essin, seven miles from Kut El Amara in Mesopotamia, with Townshend noting no fighting there. Reouts say Sir Percy Lake takes over Mesopotamia command from the ailing Nixon. Montenegro resumes war with Austria, while Russians renew attacks on Bukowina and East Galicia.
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Germany
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Washington
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