Austrian and Hungarian unrest grows amid peace push
London dispatch reports rising disorder in Vienna as workers press for universal peace and an end to German and Austrian delays. Protests denounce government restraint in peace talks, demand negotia tions with Russia, and oppose annexation. Nervous Vienna fears revolutionary spread and food shortages as Germany offers limited relief.
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Untold Plans Delay Return Vessel to Holland War Threats
The report notes repeated delays in the return voyage under agreement with America to Holland. It states Germany has threatened to torpedo the vessel on its way back, alleging American plans to employ it for wartime operations.
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America
Amerie
United Sauces
Holland
Partisan row in Senate far from end continues
The Senate debate over Colonel House and lobbyist charges stretches into a heated exchange. Senators Penrose and Lewis clash over aliases and diplomacy, while Kirby cautions against partisan rhetoric and emphasizes military needs. The discussion touches on representation and wartime governance as lawmakers seek unity.
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Awaited Fate for Five in Twenty Fourth Infantry
Five members of the Twenty fourth Infantry await word from Washington on President Wilson's action regarding their execution for crimes in Houston on August 23. If not remitted, they will be hanged without public notice, in a tightly guarded, secret proceeding similar to thirteen prior executions. They receive daily exercise and meals, with a heavy guard surrounding them near the cavalry prison.
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Houston
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Washington
Cavalry Prison
Austin Days Win In County Dry Vote
AUSTIN DAYS WIN IN AUSTIN Tes Jan 2 Prohibition carried in Austin yesterday by a clear majority. The vote marked the city's first dry result while wets won the county election. A large turnout supported the change, reflecting a shift in local attitudes on prohibition.
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Austin
Tes
Fifteen Police Guns Sold in San Antonio Stock
A San Antonio report notes only fifteen .38 and .44 caliber pistols were for sale at standard prices. Chief Lancaster bought them for new officers, while ammo is scarce with about 4000 cartridges found. He plans tightened use of ammunition and only essential pistol practice, citing government production doubts.
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Lancaster
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Ile
Strikers Promise Peace Effort Amid Riots
Reportedly soldiers refused to load arms as demonstrators clashed in Gratz where violence flared. German papers claim Austrian premier von Seydler resigned, and Hungarian premier Vekerie planned to retire next month, though no official announcements confirm these moves.
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Germany urged not to take more land, keep Alsace Lorraine
Amsterdam, Jan 22. Maximilian Harden argues Germany should not seize further territory from the Russian empire and should return Alsace Lorraine to France after peace. He warns a new Slavic alliance through Germany would threaten fragile postwar balances. Wardin questions Germanys stance on Alsace Lorraine and the postwar future.
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Aisace-Lorraine
Device Saves Car Thief From Escape
Dr. Pinean Wel Stone’s car was nearly stolen Monday afternoon until a patent lock activated by attempting to speed away halted the thief. Stone chased in another car, but the would be thief fled into a crowd. A second Ford belonging to JF Loftting was reported stolen around six o’clock while parked in the sub district.
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Plaga
JF. Loftting
Jert
Do Something For That Cough Pine Tar Honey Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement urges prompt use of Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey for neglected coughs. It claims the balsams soothe the throat loosen phlegm and have antiseptic properties to curb colds fevers and grip.
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Dr. Bell
Think Wilson Will Win In Senate Fight
War Department officials defend reorganizations to speed mobilization while criticizing critics and proposing a war cabinet and director of munitions. Senator Chamberlain and Baker cited, with calls for strong legal powers to direct war policies and supplies. The piece frames the political debate as the public weighs administration plans versus reform.
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Council of National Defense
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Trial nears verdict in Heida Burge murder case
The trial of Miss Heida Burge meister for the murder of Keeler on November 12 is nearing its end. Counsel for both sides presented closing arguments with former Governor Campbell for the defense and District Attorney McAskill for the state. The jury charge covered murder manslaughter and self defense. A Tuesday night verdict seemed likely, with jurors not expected to be out long.
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Keeler
C. M. Chambers
Te. I. Ward
Po O M. Campbell
PD. A. McAskill
Jone
Mayor restricts pay raise to police only
Mayor Bell, after consulting with ally financial agents, announced that any raise for city employees will be confined to police officers earning under 100 dollars monthly. He cited troops and extraordinary expenditures as the reason and pledged to try to equalize pay next budget cycle.
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Bell
Roosevelt visits capital to speed war effort
Colonel Roosevelt arrives in Washington for talks with Congress. He dismisses Senator Stone’s Senate speech, urges truth to speed up U S entry into war, and plans meetings with Chamberlain and other lawmakers to back universal military training. He aims to support Madden and Kahn in their defense of training bills.
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Chimberlain
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Lavin
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Kahn
Stores Selling War Savings Stamps Plan Expands
Proposing to establish hundreds of sale stations in San Antonio and Bexar County, committees urge stores and businesses to stock stamps for customers. Some shops report rapid sales, prompting additional orders, with agencies at hotels, banks, and post offices. Col Ay Chap addressed Mexican citizens to stress investing small sums for the war effort.
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Bexar County
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Gale Agency
Jed W. Cook
Com Littveman
Bexar
Col. 1 Ay Chap
Army officers and staff moved or granted leave at camps
Captain Henry Hannah and several officers were relieved or reassigned at Whipple Barracks Camp Travis Camp Stanley and Fort Sam Houston. Updates include Lt. Thigmond Pecke granted twelve days leave and Chaplain Reese five days, with new duties for Lieut Roser at Camp Travis and commands shifting under Col Willard Newhill and Col Millar nomination for brigadier general.
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United States Guards
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Port Sam Houston
Thigmond Ff. Pecke
165Th Depot
Camp Travis
Prosecutions Loom Over Lights Cuts in Texas
Federal official Wiley Blair warns A B Weakley that violations of the Sunday and Thursday lightless night order, issued by President Wilson, will be prosecuted. Violators face a 5000 dollar fine or one year in prison. Local inspectors are to visit businesses and urge compliance, with federal action planned if noncompliance continues.
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San Antonio
Wiley Blair
Texas
A. B Weakley
Wilson
Weakley
Blair
Eradication of Uric Acid and Kidney Support Remedies
A historical note describes uric acid buildup causing headaches sleeplessness and rheumatic symptoms. It advocates drinking water, avoiding meat tea and alcohol, and using Anuric to flush uric acid, plus a laxative made from mayapple leaves aloo root and jalap extract sold as Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
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Surgical Institute
Buffalo
Dr. Pierce
fragmentary theater lobby lighting rule note
A clipped passage describes safety lighting rules for theaters. It states lobbies must be dimmed to protect against burglars and to aid entering or leaving patrons. The text emphasizes visibility only enough for safety and convenience.
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Moving Picture
Bulgarians Attack Trench Positions West of Vardar
On the Macedonian front Bulgarian troops attacked trench positions west of the Vardar after heavy artillery. They briefly entered French trenches at one point but were driven out by Greek forces. Berlin reports indicate Bulgarian patrol successes, raising concerns of a potential entente setback.
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Inrance
Italy
Vardar
Berlin
Gradual Warmup Seen After Cold Spell In Forecast
The forecast indicates gradually rising temperatures with no rain expected. January averages around 1 degree, and recent days have been colder. a warmer spell is anticipated as a norther breaks, per Major Buettandil.
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Buett—andil
Cadet Beery and Dunham Die After Plane Collision
The bodies of Cadets Beery of Evanston Ill and Dunham of Rochester N Y who died when their planes collided 200 feet in the air at Kelly Field Monday will be sent home for burial Wednesday. A detachment from the field will accompany the bodies to the depot. Beery died instantly and Dunham died about an hour and a half later.
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