Baptist Leaders Convene in Austin for State Meeting
In Austin Texas on November 16 Rev T. J. Talley of Grinesville was elected president of the Laymen and Ministers Baptist conference by a 74 to 3 vote. Lattimore of Fort Worth became vice president and H C Bass of Lancaster was chosen boarding secretary as more than 1000 delegates arrive for the annual gathering.
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Aunstin
Tex
Talley
Grinesville
Baptist Conference
Gesview
Lattimore
Fort Worth
H. C. Bass
Lancaster
E. P
West
Weatherford
George Mets
Texarkana
Air
Baptist Women Mission Workers of
Texaa
Baptist Ministers
Tuymen
S. 1 Tul
Temple
State Workers Meet at Austin Beginning Two Day Session
Delegates from state institutions gather in Austin as the Southwestern Conference of State Care Workers opens a two day session. Dr J J Kesler speaks on the church and state schools and Dr Wallace Payne on Bible movement history. Father Ross speaks on the Catholic movement in state schools. Weather disruptions interrupt telegraph service in Corpus Christi with Western Union lines down briefly due to temperature change.
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Austin
Tex
Southwestern Conference of
Carin- Man Workers
Ff State
Tnetivatines
J. J. Kesler
Wallace Payne
Father Ross
Corpus Christi
Western Union
Bombardment of Gorizia Intensifies Amid Destruction
The siege of Gorizia continues with heavy shelling since October 18. Official reports note multiple daily bombardments, destruction of Monte Suila monastery, Gorizia Cathedral vestry, and Castagnarian church vaults, with further damage to Ursulines, San Antonio church, and surrounding suburbs as air raids persist.
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Vienna
London
Gotizia
Monte Suila
Gorizlé
Castaxnarien
Charles XC
Henry V
Gourhon
San Antonio
San Antonio Damaged By Aerial] Hom. Churches In the Cuburbs of Podgora
Grafenberg
Pedma
Sante Andres
Clavijn
Bulgars Seize Tetovo Report From Salonika
In Paris a Petit Journal stringer reports Bulgarians again occupy Tetovo with minor forces nearby. Movements aim at Babuna Pass and surrounding areas while French and Greek positions see limited action and a mistaken military posting prompt apologies. Manila auto incident ends with injury to a worker during crank start.
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Paris
Teta
Salonitci
Petit Journal
Dead body found near Bulverde sparks murder inquiry
The Bulverde stock dealer Frej Rust was found shot dead in brush near his home, two steel jacketed bullets recovered, and a young white man, son of a wealthy farmer, detained by the sheriff. Autopsy confirms two gunshot wounds. suspect alleges a brother telephoned, claiming Rust missed a cattle purchase appointment. District Attorney Linden leads the investigation.
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Frej Rust
Sheriff's Department
Otel
Sherif James Galbreath
George Millard
Douglas Larsen
Tesday
Suan
Rast
Sus
Lasgen
Shel- Tey-Loring
Trun
Atorney W. CG
Tandent
Bryan Mavermanin
Bulverde
Justien
Tory- Berwett
Galbreath
Sherif Galhreath
San Antonio Monin
Gale Crewth
Linden
Stust
Catd
Women 10 Enlist Aid For Defense In Nationwide Drive
The Navy League's new women’s section plans to enroll a million members by January 1 to support national preparedness. A flat conference urged President Wilson and officials to back defense legislation and establish a national day of observance with rallies across the country. Mrs William Cunnings Story leads enrollment of DAR members and seeks state representation in the effort.
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Washington
Navy League
League
Wilton
Congress
Wiliam Cunnings Story
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Int Society
Evry State
Union
Food Shipments to Germany Planned by Citizens Committee
A New York citizens committee for food shipment to Germany and Russia launched a drive to aid civilians. Dr H J Wolf chairs the group noting America’s duty to aid Germany, citing cottonseed meal limits and milk shortages.
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New York
Germany
Russia
United States
Citizens” Committee
Forte-Fire
H. J. Wolf
America
Oklahoma Observes State Anniversary in Oklahoma City
The eighth anniversary of Oklahomahood is celebrated with a cornerstone laying for the new capitol at a cost of 3 1/2 million dollars. The event includes a parade with National Guard companies, officials, Masonic and fraternal groups, and 1500 automobiles. The cornerstone ceremony features Governor Williams and Chief Justice Kray with Grand Master Monrooney to lay the cornerstone after an invocation by Bishop Keybrooke. A treasure box beneath will hold historical items from Oklahoma groups and publications.
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Oruanosla City
Oklahoma
Capitol
National Guard
Urat
J. la. Willams
Chlef
M. J. Kray
State Supreme Court
Almer Ki. Monroney
Francis Keybrooke
Episcopal Church
AGM Potchernick's
Light Want Ads Delight Office Readers in Mary Garden Chocolates
Recipients of Mary Garden Chocolates praise the surprise gift found via Light want ads. They note daily reading of the ads at work and home leading to a tasty treat and the discovery of bargains for household goods. One reader plans to keep following the ads for more chances and shopping ideas.
French scientists to aid defense in new ministry
Paris reports the new Ministry of Inventions will mobilize laboratories and scientists for defense. Professor Painteve explains the challenge of testing vast inventions and separating practical ideas, with specialists refining usable concepts for military use.
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Paris
Ministry of Inventions
Tmrifvanur Tul
Eatidther
Painiete
War Or
Marine Ministry
Ieentiona
Pain-teve'n
Audience Delighted by Alcock Concert at Gunter Hotel
In the Bellroom, Mrs. Alcock’s performance impressed the audience with a rich voice and dramatic power. A single complaint noted was the program’s length. otherwise listeners praised her clear enunciation across German, French, Italian, and English songs, starting with Brahms.
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Merie Alcock
Gunter
Brahms
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
Broken OCR ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for grippe and severe colds. It claims to clear nasal passages, stop discharge, relieve headache and fever, with a suggested dose every two hours and a price of five cents at drug stores.
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Pape
Grippe
Noted musical program tokens in city concert review
A concert review highlights Mrs Alcock's performance with strong audience encore demand. Solo numbers include "Long his and curd hence" and "O Don Pauly" with pianist accompaniment by Oscar J. Fox under local management. The piece list features lighter English songs and crowd-pleasers like "Ladie" and "Ma vourneen."
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cPeace
Uhm
Bauer
Clase
Thin Grou
Ake
Don Pauly
Don Carlos
Ladie
Oscar J. Fox
Alene
Alcock
Governor Ferguson Plans Huntsville Visit on Penitentiary Farms
Governor James I Ferguson will visit Huntsville tonight for a conference with penitentiary commissioners. He will discuss buying one or two additional farms offered since the Eastham farm and arrange occupancy of the Fastham farm and crop planting for the penitentiary farms next year. The trip will cover routine official matters.
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Austin
Tex
James I. Ferguson
Huntsville
Eastham
Fastham
Fort Worth Mason Charles Stowe Dies In Gas Accident
Austin dispatch reports Charles Stowe a 23 year old Fort Worth mason killed by asphyxiation in a room where a gas pipe valve to a stove was jarred loose. Attempts to resuscitate failed as his body lay near the stove showing a last air search. The death occurred during construction work on a local building.
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Austin
Tex
Charles Stowe
Fort Worth
Stowe
Stowe Magn Brick Mason
Munday Trial Underway Over LaSalle Street Wreck Conspiracy
Novak CP Hanson, attorney for C B Munday, opens defense in the conspiracy case against Munday and Just and Savings Bank. Hanson claims Munday acted with his wife during the trial and stresses loyalty to his spouse as the core defense while the case proceeds.
Vienna's Version on Ancona Sinking Awaited
Washington reports the U S government will await Austria Hungary's statement on the Ancona sinking before judging U.S. rights. Italy and Austria Hungary offer diverging accounts of the attack with diplomacy likely to follow. Naples dispatch notes anxious passengers aboard the Crette after learning of the Ancona tragedy.
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Washington, D.C
Maert
Ancona
America
Penfield Ali
Vienna
State Department
Hay
Uti
Ancona Ag
Authtraity
Italy
gAmiralty
Plans Outlined for 1918 Exposition Trade Show
Architects contractors amateurs and dealers gathered to hear plans for an upcoming exposition. Speakers from various groups will outline the project and promote the 1918 event. The meeting was set for eight o clock Tuesday night at the Bedell Building general headquarters.
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