Texas New Mexico boundary case resumes in El Paso
Testimony in the Texas New Mexico boundary suit resumes November 20 in El Paso. Texas commissioner Charles C. Roberts and New Mexico commissioner William E. Baker will oversee proceedings. The case covers about 15 000 acres of fertile Rio Grande valley land above El Paso and has already produced over 1 000 000 words of testimony before the U S Supreme Court.
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Austin
Tex
Supreme Court of the
United States
Teuton Forces Retreat on Dobrudja Front
Romanian and German actions in Dobrudja forced Teuton troops to retire and burn several villages. London reports a strong Allied counterattack on the Somme front near Battle of Warlencourt temporarily pushing British from land they held.
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Bucharest
Lonton
War Office
Dobrudi Love
Teutontgroops
London
Battesla Warlencourt
Somme Front
Iar
Attacks Along Somme and Alpine Fronts Reported
The British and French renewed strong assaults along the Somme with German troops holding firm. In the Alps, Austro-German forces reportedly captured Tromya height near Troumala while Roumanian counteractions near the Ssturduk Pass were repulsed and heavy fighting continued between Sailly-Saillisel and St Pierre Vaast Wood.
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Berian
Soyville
Loming Font
War Office
Troumaula
Predeal
Tromy Height
Nothenthurm Pass
Roumajian
Min
Ssurduk Pass
Paris
Sailly-Sailtiset
St. Pierre-Vaast
German Offensive Fails on Russian Front Near Lipitza
German forces in the Lipitza Dolmala Il region and near Sllu yentin launched multiple offensives to seize high ground held by Russian troops. Russian artillery and rifle fire repelled each assault. the battle continued as officials reported the engagement ongoing. Meanwhile in Austin Texas officials and department staff prepared for the general election with Tuesday declared a legal holiday.
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Peprograd
London
Lipitza-Dolmala Illege
Slluyentin
Russian War Department
Austin
Tex
New War Minister Von Stein Assumes Office in Truvsin
Lieutenant General Von Stein is named war minister by the Kaiser for Truvsin. General Von Hiela served as quartermaster general at the war’s start, with early bulletins praising great German victories elevating his popularity.
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von Stein
Truvsin
von Hiela
Major General John K. Clem Receives Commission
President Wilson signed the commission for Major General John K. Clem of San Antonio after delays caused by War Secretary Baker. Clem, known as The Drummer Boy of Chickamauga, will be one of the 19 retired US major generals. The issue followed passage of the army bill and amid protests from Clem and lawmakers.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
John K. Clem
San Antonio
Glam
Boxer
Asid
Balfer
Clem
San Anitonian
Congress
Ander Edvisa
Benator Sheppard
Burteson
Ouiharson
Dent Wilsoe
Glen
Chickamtauga
Swintonian
Deummid Bos
United States
Ninty
Mrs Gatheing Acquitted by Arkansas Jury in Alatrice Court
Mrs Minne Gathying was acquitted today on an instructed verdict after the death of her husband. The case, heard in an Alatrice court, ended with the jury finding her not guilty and she faced no employment penalties though the record mentioned garnishment in Minnesota.
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sGatheing
Sherm Tex
Minne Briggeldo
Alatrice Court
Herve
Gathying
A Prominent Lady Turns Darker Hair Shade Naturally
An advertisement claims a shampoo cures gray hair by applying to scalp two or three times weekly. It promises gradual darkening to a healthy shiny head with repeated use and asserts dramatic color restoration in a week to two weeks.
Smuggling of Drugs Along Border Under Scrutiny
Federal agents report a wide spread scheme to violate the Harrigan law by shipping morphine opium and related drugs from Mexico across the border into Texas for distribution nationwide. Officials say Texas bears the heaviest burden with more violations there than in other border states as the crackdown intensifies with renewed Treasury enforcement and potential indictments.
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Freng- Ury Department
Hor der
Texas
Union
Vexagaml
Mexico
Texans
Department
San Antonio
United States
Plana
Internal Revenue Division
Flerd
Ile
Treasury Department
T Tre
Nik
Waas
Tne
Cheaper Ocean Rates Soon Hinted by British Official
New York reports say British efforts to restore the merchant marine aim to return shipping rates to prewar norms. Grace and Tom Beny of Grace & Co note waste in shipping and expect quicker reductions as Britain cuts imports and the Admiralty speeds ship construction and release.
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New York
Noy
Teaat
M. Te Grace
Ureetar
W. R. Grace
Tom Bény
Mr. Grace
Lriigh
Gracy
Miners Dead From Gas Explosion at Bessie Mine
Rescue teams worked in shifts to recover bodies after a gas explosion at the Bessie Mine of Sloss Sheffield near Sloss, leaving fourteen miners dead. Two victims were decapitated by the blast, authorities reported as bodies were brought to the surface.
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Hirming
Sloss
Sheffield Steel and Iron Company
Texas Brigade 10 Go On Long Hike Confederates March
Texas soldiers in the Second and Third Texas Infantry Regiments begin a lengthy march from Camp Senisy to Camp Scurry. Brigadier General John A. Hughes orders a ten day trek with twelve mile average daily distances under General Eilien. Fifteen new recruits from San Antonio join the regiments, and a large supply of camp staves arrives for winter.
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Eilien
San Antesto
Scurry
Second
Texas Infantry
Texas
Urigade
Gulf Coast
Plan Home Coming Day attendance boosts Texas homecoming
Austin luncheon at the Delish Hotel gathered citizens and university officials to organize the University of Texas homecoming events from November 29 to December 1. Committees from city organizations and Vinson the university president discussed hosting thousands of visitors, with about 17 000 expected for the Texas A and M game as an added attraction.
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Lamecheon
Musterole Relieves Aches With Gentle Mustard Ointment
An ad touts Musterole as a clean white mustard ointment for sore throats bronchitis rheumatism neuralgia headaches and chest pains. It promises soothing relief no blisters and quick warmth with a brisk rub and cites a 2.30 price per jar.
Thieves Break Window at G Hessel's Store on Austin Street
Thieves shattered a large plate glass show window at G Hessel's store on Austin Street between 1 and 1:30 am Monday but escaped with no loot. Jewelry on display remained untouched. The alarm brought Captain Brown and Officer Collins. Several other thefts are reported at local homes on Bowie Street Barbee Street and Buena Vista Street. The scene includes miscellaneous stolen items and a peculiar incident at the police station involving a distraught woman.
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G. Hessel
Austin Street
Hetween
Robeberg
Solitar Nest Cition
Brown
Collins
Tadab
MG. Thornton
Bowie Street
E. W. Snell
Barbee Street
L. &. Hale
Buena Vista Street
BR. B. Marsh
North Laredo Street
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