Suffragettes Step Up Campaign in Dublin and London
In Dublin windows of Dublin Castle were smashed as suffragettes protest. In London Mrs Despard and companions were jailed for 14 days for resisting police at Trafalgar Square. Mrs Pankhurst led heated meetings denouncing government and urging action. Albany, New York, pressed a 1915 constitutional amendment for women’s suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dublin
Dublin Castle
Drummond
David Lloyd-George
Exchequer
Deputation
House of Commons
Despard
Trafalgar Square
Emmeline Pankhurst
TocAl Forecast for San Antonio and Nearby
Statewide forecast notes fair tonight and Wednesday with frost in the San Antonio area. Observations from major cities report cold to frigid conditions with light to moderate winds and chances of snow or rain in several markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Citizens urge abolition of the Fourth Ward garbage pit
The Fourth Ward Citizens' Auxiliary asks the city council to abolish the garbage pit and install a modern sanitary disposal method. A resolution states residents suffer from horrible odors and urges immediate action, though progress awaits the new budget. Mrs. M. J. Bliem informs the council the group remains active on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward
Board of Health
Public Improvement Committee
Auxiliary Board
M. J. Bliem
Lieutenant Weir Arrested in Wyoming Theft Case
Lieut Weir of the Eighteenth Infantry is under arrest at Fort McKenzie for stealing gowns valued at 1000 from Capt J S Cecil's home. He was released on 500 bail after two days in custody. Mrs Weir is in Houston and Cecil is in Washington awaiting a medal of honor. Weir captained the 1910 West Point football team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Weir
Eighteenth Infantry
Fort McKenzie
J. S. Cecil
Houston
Tex
Cecil
Washington
Philippines
West Point
Carnegie Described as a Trouble Maker in Steel Trust Case
Walter Scranton testifies in New York that Andrew Carnegie helped dissolve rail pools and that Carnegie Steel often dominated pools. He notes an inside 1897 deal with Illinois Steel that collapsed after a quarrel, causing rails to plunge to $14 a ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Steel Company
United States Steel Corporation
Walter Scranton
Lackawanna Steel Company
Scranton
Andy Carnegie
H. B. Colton
Mr. Scranton
Illinois Steel Company
Women in Colorado Seek Juror Rights In Wyoming Era
In Denver on January 28 Senator Helen R. Robinson’s bill to amend the constitution to allow women on juries passed second reading after a heated state Senate debate. Senator Williams opposed, fearing women on mixed juries, while Senator John Hocker of Denver argued for equality and noted women’s political influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Helen R. Robinson
State Senate
Williams
John Hocker
Wilson to Trim White House Military and Naval Attaches
Reports from Washington say President Wilson plans a major house cleaning that would reduce the number of military and naval attaches at the White House. The capital’s social set fears many popular officers, twelve detailed for escort and social duties, may be reassigned to regiments or ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Army
Navy
Wilson
White House
Roosevelt
Trenton
Know What You Want See That You Get It
A 1912 advertisement highlights the Lieut as a purchasing directory for clothing, food, and home goods. It urges readers to read Lieut ads daily to buy the best and avoid questionable products, praising reliable manufacturers and urging patronage.
Mexican rebel links stir San Antonio escape rumors
Emilio Vasquez Gomez, once provisional president of Mexico, left San Antonio yesterday around six o'clock and is believed en route to New Mexico to meet Gen. David de la Fuente. Local accounts say Gomez plans a prolonged absence, with possible travel through the central United States toward Columbus and Palomas NM. General de la Fuente is rumored to be near Palomas opposite Columbus NM as plans for a meeting unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emilio Vasquez Gomez
Mexico
San Antonio
Columbus
N. M
David de 14 Fuente
Vasquez Gomez
City Street
Sr. Vasquez Gomez
Sr. Camacho
New Mexico
United States
el Paso
David de la Fuente
Palomas
Jumbus
General de la Fuente
Trevino
Puebla
Orozco
Zapata
Geronimo Trevino
Monterey
Francisco Leon de la Barra
Garcia Granados
Samuel Garcia Cuellar
Felix Diaz
Vera Estanol
Francisco Va
Benjamin Argumedo
Jose Inez Salazar
Juan Garza Galan
Epigmenio Escajeda
Luis Alvarado
Col
Gaudencio de la Llave
Pascual Orozco
R. L. Edwards
Engelking
Colonel Orozco
Lee Surgical Hospital
Garcia
Salinas Street
Rebels Mass at Guadalupe Near Juarez Threaten Border Ranches
Mexican ranchers report rebels gathering at Guadalupe near Juarez looting surrounding ranches and urging U S officials to allow moving stock and goods across the border until the insurrection ends. Over a thousand rebels are said to be present in the area near the border town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalupe
Juarez
EL Paso
Tex
United States
Rebels Near Juarez Alarm After Border Tensions
Mexican rebel forces under Salazar and allies move toward Juarez with hundreds of fighters from Palomas and additional bands joining. Dozens of autos ferry prominent peace advocates from El Paso. Guadalupe hosts growing arrivals as border patrols monitor the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalupe
Fabens
David de la Fuente
Palomas
Caraveo
Salazar
Juarez
el Paso
Rebels to Send Delegates to Chihuahua Peace Talks
Deputy Juan Sarabia will leave Mexico City to represent the rebels at a peace conference near Ahumada Chihuahua, a few miles south of El Paso. General Salazar also named Antonio Gama and Dr. Vasquez Gomez as delegates. Gomez may be barred by court order over complicity in the revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Juan Sarabia
Inez Salazar
Ahumada
Chihuahua
el Paso
Salazar
Antonio Gama
Vasquez Gomez
Gomez
Commissions for Depot Matrons Issued by Mayor Jones
Two commissions were issued to appoint depot matrons under a new ordinance. Mrs. M. G. Loring will serve at the Sap depot and Mrs. M. W. Boyd at the International and Great Northern depot. The matrons will aid women and travelers and may act as special police. The ordinance requires duty one hour before and after departures, with a likely amendment to cover arrivals as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
M. G. Loring
Sap
M. W. Boyd
International & Great Northern
Callaghan
Lipscomb
Free Library Lectures Bring Dr Banks to San Antonio
Circulars invite women’s clubs and schools to Carnegie Library for free talks by explorer Dr Edgar J Banks on Turkey and the Turks and a Mount Ararat trip. A second six lecture series by Professor Troop of Chicago on Dramatists of Today follows in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Edgar J. Banks
Turkey
San Antonio
Balkan States
Banks
Mount
Ararat
Troop
Chicago
Shortage in the Ranks at Hobo Convention in New Orleans
Jeff Davis of Chicago, president of the Casual, Unskilled and Migratory Workers of America, says police in Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas and Tennessee have detained many delegates on vagrancy charges. He cites reports that over 500 delegates are imprisoned, threatening attendance at the three day session opening tonight in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Warren Named Senator
Frances E. Warren was re-elected United States Senator by the Wyoming Legislature in a joint session today. A joint session will meet tomorrow to ratify the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Cheyenne
Wyo
Frances E. Warren
United States
Wyoming
Port Aransas Rail Discrimination Case Heads to IC C Hearing
The Interstate Commerce Commission will hear testimony Wednesday in a Texas case against eight railroads accused of bottling up Port Aransas. Aransas Pass Channel & Dock Company seeks a square deal to treat Port Aransas as interstate commerce. Vandenberg leads the effort. San Antonio and Port Aransas stake are highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroads
Texas
Aransas Pass Channel & Dock Company
Port Aransas
Galveston
Port Arthur
Texas City
Gibson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Aransas Pass
Europe
San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
Channel & Dock Company
Fort Aransas
Engineers Harness Sea at Panama Canal Work
Washington reports that engineers led by Colonel George Goethals are using heavy seas to advance construction on the Atlantic breakwater and trestle approach to the canal. The 11,700 foot trestles are being filled with rock as tides shape the slope to the desired angle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Atlantic
Panama Canal
George Goethals
Canal
Arizona Messenger Delays Returns to Washington
W T Webb the missing Arizona messenger in charge of delivering electoral returns telegraphed Senator Ashurst from New York saying he was en route to Washington. The law fixed yesterday as the last day to receive returns but the statute is elastic and Ashurst arranged for reception when Webb arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Washington, D. C
W. T. Webb
Washington
Senator Ashurst
New York
Ashurst
Webb
Strikers Stoneed by FELLOW Workers Over Food Crisis
Eight hundred striking waiters and hotel workers were pelted by a group of their own men who had quit jobs earlier and could not return. Stones flew from an elevated rail platform near the meeting hall as assailants fled by train. The attackers cited hunger, saying their families starve and they want work and food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Garner Threatens 10 Institute Owl Probe
Representative Garner of Texas warned of a congressional inquiry if the Department of Justice does not pursue the prosecution of Standard Oil officials indicted in Texas. He said he would pursue action after the Texas grand jury adjourns, questioning potential influence from the Attorney General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Garner
Texas
Department of Justice
Standard Oil
Texas Grand Jury
Atwell
Moros Again Defeated Manila Engagement Near Jolo
American troops clashed with Moros near Jolo with one U S soldier killed and six wounded. A large force attacked two cavalry troops and a Philippine constabulary detachment. After fierce fighting the Moros were driven off. Moro casualties were not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Jolo
United States
Philippine Constabulary
River Bill Passed in House Amid Debate and Opposition
After days of debate the House approved the river and harbor appropriation carrying $40 and 00,000 without an important amendment. Representative Calloway denounced the measure as a damnable scheme to raid the treasury and urged voters to oust the men responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House
Calloway
United States
Two men released after murder affidavit in Stamford case
J. V. Abbott and J. J. Barnes were freed on habeas corpus in Justice Ben Fisk's court for the January 16 murder of Charles B. Stamford. They were re-arrested later the same day as negligent homicide charges were filed by Deputy Sheriff James Galbraith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. V. Abbott
J. J. Barnes
Ben Fisk
Charles B. Stamford
W. 8. Anderson
James Galbraith
Bandit Confesses to Twenty South Side Holdups
Peter Boore, a young bandit, admits with his brother Albert to involvement in more than twenty holdups on Chicago's South Side over six weeks. He dies shortly after confessing following a confrontation with police operator Clarence McSweeney, who was wounded but not seriously. Albert Boore is later captured.
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Chicago
Til
Peter Boore
Clarence McSweeney
Albert
South Side
McSweeney
McSween
Veteran Confederate Captain Dies at 72 in Jefferson
George T. Todd, 72, longtime Marion County attorney and Dick Taylor Camp U C V commander, died in Jefferson Texas today. A renowned officer and orator, he served as a captain in the Confederate army.
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Jefferson
Tex
George T. Todd
Marion County
Dick Taylor
Results Make Light Want Ads Grow and We Can Prove It
Circulation is the power behind Light want ads that bring results and make The Lieut the best want ad medium in Southwest Texas. Telephone your ads. Old phone, Crockett, 1742. New phone 176.
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Texas
Crockett
Sheppard Wins Short and Long U.S. Senate Terms
Morris Sheppard elected to both short and long U.S. Senate terms in Texas to replace resigning Bailey and interim Johnston. Senate votes 17 to 12 for short term and 30 to 0 for long term. House ballots show 141 for short term and 171 on combined ballot for long term, with Roach absent.
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Austin
Tex
Morris Sheppard
United States Senate
Joseph W. Bailey
R. M. Johnston
Houston
Colquitt
Sheppard
Senate
Johnston
Hudspeth
Brelsford
House
Randell
Representative Roach
Colonel Wolters
Carter
Collins
Conner
Rowell
Darwin
Gibson
Greer
Johnson
Kaufman
Lattimore
Morrow
Taylor
Townsend
Vaughan
Warren
Westbrook
Wiley
Astin
Bailey
McNealus
Murray
Nugent
Pauw Real
Terrell
Watson
Weinert
Willacy
Haney
Harp
Henry
Bowie
Wichita
Hornby
Humphrey
Hunt
Hunter
Jordan
Kelley
Lewelling
Long
Magill
Daniel
McKamy
McNeal
Ma Mills
Morris
Coryell County
Olander
Oliver
Ousley
Patton
Raiden
Ratliff
Reedy
Reeves
Rickerson
Ridgell
Ritchie
Robbins
Rogers
Ross
Ru Simpson
Stephens
Upsh
Sullivan
Tarver
Templeton
Campbell
Elins
Cooper
Crisp
Dunn
Flourn Fountain
Gates
Glasscock
Wood
Hall
Harris
Haxtha' Heilig
Herder
Hill
Ho Kennedy
Killingsworth
Lane
McAskill
Mendell
Mulcahy
Neeley
Parker
Parks
Powell
Roach
Ertson
Savage
Schwegman
Stevens
Liberty County
Stone
Wotson
Wahrmund
Wam
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National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies
Mr. Asquith
Harcourt
Lloyd-George
Mr. Lloyd-George
Edward Grey
Assembly
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Terete
Tocal Forecast
Health Board Petition Council
Lieut. Weir
Carnegie
Colorado
J. P. Fallon
DE LA Fuente
Las Palomas, N. M
The
Aransas
Institute
Moros
Bandit
Heppard
Joanston
Randall
Spradley
Vaughn
Shepspard
Congress
Wilsonian
University of Texas
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Shepparing
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