Proposals and Probes Shape Texas Legislature Actions
In Austin on January 23 1917 bothLegislature branches press constitutional amendments and proposed reforms Meanwhile two state department heads Commissioner Davis and Labor Chief Woodman welcome probes into their agencies The Senate finances probes quarantine spending while Hudspeth measures advance including stock disease and wolf bounty bills and an adjournment plan to Washington DC.
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Austin
Tex
House
Senate
Agriculture
Fred W. Davis
C. W.oodman
Vis
Futute
Avis
Woodman
Senate Committee On
Hudpeth
Senate Finance Committee
Brownsville
McNealus
Washington, D. C
Texas
Winn
Marshall
Coast Guard man commended for flag incident
Signal Quartermaster L H Luksich of the United States coast guard recruiting office in New York was officially commended by Treasury Department officials for knocking a man down on January 3 at the Battery after the man wiped muddy trousers on the American flag displayed at the recruiting station. Luksich, a naturalized Australian citizen, had drawn national attention to the event.
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New York
L. H. Luksich
United States Coast Guard
Treasury Department
Luksich
Australia
United States
Eas Department
Withdrawal of outposts signals push toward Mexican border
The War Department ordered the withdrawal of General Orthinds foxes outposts in Mexico with President Wilson's approval. As posts are pulled in the main body of troops may move toward the border and Ambassador Fletcher could be sent to Mexico City. The embargo on arms exports to Mexico is under study with no decision yet. General Funston declined further comment on Pershing's troop withdrawal as the War Department will inform on progress.
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Washington, D. C
General Orthinds
Mexico
War Department
Wilson
Fletcher
Funston
Washington
Pershing
Cummins Proposes Senate Debate on World Peace Policy
Senator Cummins of Iowa introduces a resolution to devote the Senate to a full week of discussion on the president's world peace policy. Senator Stone objects to delay but the measure advances, with the president awaiting a public verdict on his address and the nation weighing opposition to shifting traditional policy.
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Washington, D. C
Cummins
Iowa
Senate
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
Europe
United States
America
Governor Henderson Reviews Alabama Troops in Texas
Governor Charles Henderson arrived in San Antonio to inspect the First Alabama cavalry at Camp Wilson after touring Nogales and Douglas to assess pneumonia deaths and health conditions among Alabama guards on the border. He noted improvements and praised camp care. about 6000 guards are serving, with units stationed at Nogales, Douglas, and Camp Wilson.
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Charles Henderson
Alabama
San Antonio
First Alabama Cavalry
Camp Wilson
Nogales
Douglas
Henderson
First Alabama
St. Anthony
Alabama Brigade
Leaks Inquiry Turns to Stock Exchange Short Deals
The House rules committee will scrutinize stock market short selling between December 10 and 23 linked to advance information on President Wilson's peace note. H. G. S. Noble testified on exchange rules as Samuel F. Streit described clearing operations while investigators seek profits and responsible brokers.
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New York
House Rules Committee
Stock Exchange
Noble
The
the Exchange
Sherman L. Whipple
Samuel F. Streit
Stock Exchange Clearing House
Mr. Noble
Whipple
Prese
Wilson
Washington
Thomas W. Lawson
the Stock Exchange
New York Exchange
Prince Organizes Ambulance Corps
Prince Heinrich of Saxe Coburg and Gotha organized the German Volunteer Automobile Ambulance Corps. Thousands of automobiles were received from across the empire, with volunteer drivers nurses and physicians recruited and significant monetary contributions obtained from wealthy donors.
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Heinrich
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Empire
Robertson 10 May Be Sent For Airplane Recovery
In San Diego California January 23 Lieu tenant W A Robertson Jr an army aviator recovering after nine days lost in the Sonora desert may be sent across the border to locate the abandoned airplane with Lieutenant Harry G Bishop from their recent flight Col W A Glassford commander of the army aviation school says officers seek the plane and compass to test a possible faulty mechanism that diverted them from Calexico California Their likely start would be from Yuma Arizona and a decision on the method of travel will follow.
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San Diego
Cal
W. A. Robertson Jr
Sonora
Harry G. Bishop
W. A. Glassford
Army Aviation School
Calexico
Robertson
Yuma
Aziz
Sceries of
Motor
Ater
Cold Wave Lifted As Storm Breaks Wintry Chill
The worst of the cold is over and moderating conditions follow a storm that, per Major Allen Buell, knocked the cold wave in the head. Weather now typical of spring with rain possible but clearing skies ahead.
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Allen Buell
Weather Outlook for San Antonio and Vicinity
The forecast for San Antonio and surrounding area calls for a clear tonight and Wednesday with rising temperatures. Light winds. No precipitation expected.
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San Antonio
Weather for Tourists From The Light
ST LOUIS to WASHINGTON forecast summary lists city by city temperatures with clear skies and winds varying from south to northwest. Lowest and highest readings provided for last 24 hours, with terms like warmer and colder describing day conditions.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
Fair
New York
Washington
Guardian Praises Wilson Speech as Noble Policy
The Manchester Guardian calls President Wilsons Senate address a splendid policy nobly expressed. It notes the speech confines peace terms to belligerents while urging United States support for a peace it will approve. The paper questions how rivals will view the principles and phrases.
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London
The
Manchester Guardian
Wilson
Senate
the Guardian
Guardian
Spanell Defense Highlights Husband and Father Image
Testimony in San Angelo on January 23 portrayed Harry J. Spanell as devoted to his wife and child. Waco acquaintances including Victor Allessandro, Minnie Johnson, and Mr. and Mrs. John R. Bailey testified to Spanell's good character during the trial for the killings of his wife and Lt. Col. M. C. Butler.
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San Angelo
Tex
Harry J. Spanell
Spanell
M. C. Butler
Waco
Victor Allessandro
Marfa
Minnie Johnson
John R. Bailey
New Rifle Record by Hawaii National Guard Chief
Brigadier General Samuel I. Johnson head of Hawaii National Guard shot 286 of 300 on the expert course at Punch Bowl range near Honolulu. The mark tops the prior U S Army and National Guard record of 283 set by Sergeant James H. Burns of A Company Twenty-fifth United States Infantry.
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Honolulu
United States Regular Army
National Guard
Samuel I. Johnson
National Guard of
Hawaii
Johnson
Punch Bowl
James H. Burns
Twenty-fifth
United States Infantry
Home Sweet Home Cheer As Guards Return To Duty
News from Deming New Mexico reports the order for 25 000 guardsmen to return from the border lifted spirits at the base hospital with 75 convalescents back to duty in three days. Regiments were serenaded at their camps with Home Sweet Home.
British youths called to train for home defense
London reports that all youths from 18 up have been drafted for home defense training until 19. Earlier 18 year olds and up to 18 years 7 months were not called. The War Office issued the order reflecting wartime manpower needs.
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London
War Office
Swedish Steamer Kamma Sunk by Lloyds Report
Lloyds reports the sinking of the Swedish steamship Kamma of 1516 tons near Stockholm after a collision or disaster. The loss is confirmed by the Lloyds list issued in London on January 23.
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Lloyds
London
Lloyd’s
Brazilians Fire on a Danish Steamer at Santa Cruz
In Rio de Janeiro on January 23 the Danish steamer Hammershus was fired on by Santa Cruz fort after unloading provisions and explosives from German ships. The vessel entered port at 10 p.m., tried to slip out, ignored signals, and was halted by two cannon shots before being boarded and anchored near Brazilian warships under watch.
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Rio
Janeiro
Brasil
Santa Cruz
Suspicious Steamer Seen Near Vieques Island
The American steamer Marina reported sighting a suspicious vessel near Vieques Island thirteen miles east of Porto Rico while trading between Santo Domingo and Puerto Rico. The American Atlantic fleet passed Santo Domingo yesterday.
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Santo Domingo
Marina
Porto Rico
Ponce
Vieques Island
Crab Island
U S War Munitions Exports Near One Billion Dollars
Government figures show U S munitions exports to European allies since the war began nearing 1 billion dollars. The heaviest monthly shipments occurred in November exceeding 80 million dollars. Over two and a half years the United States shipped cartridges 85 million, gunpowder 350 million, other explosives 475 million, and firearms 60 million.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Ocean
Japan Faces Internal Crisis Over Terauchi Cabinet
The constitutional party led by Viscount Kato joins the Nationalists in attacking Prime Minister Terauchi. With the diet reconvening, a dissolution and new election are anticipated as factions clash over the non partisan cabinet formed in October 1916. Field Marshal Count Terauchi assumed office then.
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Tokio
Japan
Count Terauchi
Terauchi
Constitutional Party
House of Peers
Viscount Kato
Forei
Diet
Pros Marshall Vote Austin
The article notes upcoming vote on the House joint resolution about the submission question as absentee members are urged to attend Thursday. It mentions growing agitation over a constitutional convention and moves to investigate state departments as seen as tests of the constitution. Senate defeats bill on common law marriages. civil procedure code amended. quarantine appropriation of 5600 dollars approved for Brownsville and Southwest Texas. bill awaiting the governor's approval.
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Austin
House
Senate
Dayton
Brownsville
Texas
Campaign Urges Shoe Repairs Over New Pairs
A national drive to have shoes repaired rather than discarded will be announced in Chicago after a National Leather and Shoe Finders Association meeting. President J. H. Martin of Minneapolis says reducing replacement demand can lower living costs by thousands daily.
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Chicago
Ills
National Leather and Shoe Finders’ Association
United States
J. H. Martin
Minneapolis
Advance Resumes in Dobruja as Bulgarian Forces Hold Danube Ground
Berlin January 23 official wireless report says Teutonic troops renewed the advance in Dobruja. Bulgarian forces crossed the southern Danube estuary near Tultcha and repelled Russian assaults, holding the ground.
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Danube
Berlin
Sayville
Teutonic
Dobrudja
Tultcha
First Two Airplanes Reach Douglas Camp Harry Jones
Two of seven military planes that left Colonia Dublan Mexico arrived at Camp Harry Jones in Douglas Arizona at noon today. The report notes the departure from Colonia Dublan occurred earlier this morning.
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Colonia Dublan
Border
Douglas, Ariz
Mexico
Douglas
Harry Jones
Army Evacuation Begins as Pershing Plans Withdrawal
Thirty patients from the United States army field hospital in Mexico arrived at El Paso base hospital. They reported the field hospital was evacuating and all patients were returned to commands or sent to the base hospital. They crossed the border at Columbus New Mexico in motor ambulances. High officers confirmed Pershing was preparing for the withdrawal of the punitive expedition from Mexico.
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EL Paso
Tex
United States Army Field Hospital
Mexico
Columbus
N. M
General Pershing
New Villa ZapatA pact forms against Carranza
Washington reports a San Andreas conference near Chihuahua City produced a new alliance between Villa and Zapat a against Carranza. Villa’s officers say eight thousand men concentrate in territory south and west of Chihuahua ready for a campaign, signaling a bid to contest control of areas abandoned by Pershing’s expedition. Delegates included professional men and exiled agents from San Antonio El Paso Los Angeles and New York.
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Washington, D. C
Villa
Zapata
Carranza
San Andreas
Chihuahua City
Chihuahua
Pershing
French Cruiser Sunk Reported Near Madeira Islands
The Salonia captain told agents in Hampton Roads that a French cruiser had been sunk off the Madeira Islands. The vessel is currently in Norfolk harbor awaiting orders as the news breaks.
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Norfolk
Salonia
Hampton Roads
Madeira Islands
New Hampshire College President Ed Fairchild Dies
Ed ward Thomson Fairchild, president of New Hampshire College, died today in Durham New Hampshire. Born in 1854 in Doylestown Ohio he previously served as Kansas state superintendent of public instruction and led the Education Association in
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New Hampshire
Durham
N.H
Edward Thomson Fairchild
New Hampshire College
Day
Doylestown
Ohio
Kansas
The
Education Association
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