Convention in Panama Watches Colombians and U S Gunboats
Panama reports the junta plans a February 3 convention to elect members of the house of representatives. Federico Boyd resumes his role. Espinosa leaves the junta. Panamanian scouting parties advance to monitor Colombian movements as gunboats from both nations cruise toward David to demonstrate cooperation for peace on the isthmus.
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Panama
House of Representatives
Federico Boyd
United States
Special Commission
Senor Espinoza
Laguira
Attrato River
David
Culberson Proposes Inquiry on Panama Nation Status
In Washington on December 11 Senator Culberson introduced a resolution asking the judiciary committee to study whether the Panama department can establish an independent government. The aim is to define Panama's status before treaty considerations. The Cullom resolution was laid over until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culberson
Senate
Washington, D. C
Committee On Judiciary
Department of Panama
Panama
Castine Grounded in Delaware River Near Marcus Hook
The United States gunboat Castine grounded in the Delaware river below Marcus Hook about fifteen miles from Philadelphia while en route from the point to Key West and Colon. Commander McKnight reports the vessel is loosening from the bed sand and will likely float at the next high tide with engines working.
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Philadelphia
United States
Key West
Colon
Delaware River
Marcus Hook
McKnight
Colombian Troop Move Rumor Reaches Panama
Secretary Moody notes a cable from Rear Admiral Glass reporting a rumor of Colombian troops landing on Colombian soil and planning to march toward the isthmus. Glass cannot confirm the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Moody
Glass
Panama
Isthmus
Colombia Presidential Election Quiet Across Republic
New York dispatch reports Colombia’s presidential elections passed quietly across the republic. Generals Reyes and Gonzales Alencia are named as leading contenders. Results are not yet available, with announcements expected in the coming days.
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Colombia
New York
Republic
Heraly
Bogota
Reyes
Gonzales Alencia
Pension Bill Pushed in House Committee of the Whole
Washington Dec 11 The house as committee of the whole considered the pension bill with provisions nearly identical to last year Dinmore of Arkansas spoke of Panama and the debate touched on fiscal and policy aspects during the session.
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House
Washington, D. C
Dinmore
Arkansas
Panama
Oil concerns chartered in Austin December
Special to The Light Austin Texas reports two companies chartered this morning Tamina Oil company of Beaumont with capital stock 50000 and Asbury Pender company of Rosebud with capital stock 10000.
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Austin
Tex
Tamina Oil Company
Beaumont
Capital
Asbury Pender Company
Rosebud
Floral Parade Draws Thousands to Austin Display
Special to The Light reports the floral parade in Austin Texas on December 11 attracting thousands from across the state. The event featured the best display ever seen in Austin with wide visitor turnout and festive pageantry.
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Austin
Tex
Weather Summary From Mississippi Valley To Gulf States
A high pressure area covers the Mississippi valley while a low pressure system affects the Rocky Mountain districts and the Plateau. Gulf states see fair weather, Montana reports snow, and warmer readings in the central valleys. Extremes reach 58 at Corpus Christi and 0 at St. Paul with recent light rain in Tennessee Missouri Nebraska the Dakotas and Montana. Allen Buell officiates with forecasts of rain tonight and tomorrow.
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Mississippi Valley
Gulf States
Rocky Mountain Districts
Plateau
Wyoming
Gulf’ States
Montana
Mississippi
Missouri
Corpus Christi
Texas
St. Paul
Minn
Jons
Tennessee
Asouri
Nebraska
Dakotas
Allen Buell
Gus Duerler, Jr
American Consul and Attaman Seized in Alexandretta Incident
United States legation reports violence by Turkish police during Alexandretta affair. Consul Davies used his cane in self defense as Attarian, naturalized American seeking to sail to Egypt, was seized by three policemen and jailed. San Francisco cruiser departure status deemed premature.
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Constantinople
United States
Legation
Alexandretta
Davies
Attarian
San Francisco
Beirut
Cartwright weighs Chamberlain policy impact on empire
Sir Richard Cartwright argues Chamberlain may seek a broader English speaking world power. He contemplates three options for Britain: force reciprocity on the states, boost emigration and food abroad, or foster a trade alliance among English-speaking peoples. He warns of potential world dominion and rivalry with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Liberal Club
Richard Cartwright
Syap
Dominion
Chamberlain
United States
Great Britain
Russia
England
Quiet at San Domingo Reported by Cherokee
The line steamship Cherokee arriving from San Domingo reports that quiet prevails in the country. Order had been restored before her arrival and she encountered little difficulty loading and unloading at all ports of call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Domingo
New York
Cherokee
Johnson Denies Smuggling Conspiracy Link in Amoy Case
Manila December 11 Carl Johnson vice consul at Amoy is charged with aiding a conspiracy to smuggle cokes from China into the Philippines disguised as merchants. He says he received no fees beyond legal allowances and refused bribes while signing Chinese certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Carl Johnson
Amoy
China
Philippines
Disturbances Dwindle Across Interior Provinces
Manila reports disturbances from outlaws are dying out in interior provinces with fewer incidents than before and overall quieting conditions in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Interior Provinces
Taft to Remain Acting Governor Until Washington Arrival
Manila dispatch reports Governor Taft will continue in official capacity until after his arrival in Washington. The decision keeps Taft in despatch duties despite travel plans and ongoing administrative matters.
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Taft
Manila
Washington
Explosion at Gork Cork Factory Injures Seven Workers
Seven workmen were seriously burned and others lightly hurt in a fire and explosion at the Armstrong cork factory on Twenty third Street in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. One man is missing and about 600 employees narrowly escaped. Over 100 girls were carried out by police and firemen from the second floor. The blast, caused by a motor and boiler, partly wrecked the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Dee
Armstrong Cork Factory
Twenty-third Street
Hanging in Illinois Murderer of Detective Murphy Hanged
John McCrea a Black man was executed by hanging in Peoria Illinois for the murder of Detective William Murphy. The sentence was carried out this day December 11 in Peoria.
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Murphy Peoria
John McCrea
William Murphy
Swedenborgian Exhibit Planned for St Louis Exposition
Swedenborgian societies of America propose reproducing Emanuel Swedenborgs original Stockholm dwelling house at the exposition. The structure would display manuscripts volumes and church objects, distribute New Church literature, and serve as a meeting point for visitors during the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Swendenborgian Societies of
America
Emanuel Swendenborg
Stockholm
Exposition Grounds
German Ships Possible Visit to Galveston in Months Ahead
A German naval detachment may visit Galveston amid New Orleans December events as Commander Erwin Schaefer discusses itineraries and potential for all four ships to anchor in Texas for a six to seven day stay. The embassy exchange notes Galveston’s seaport prominence and promises a cordial welcome if the plan aligns with Berlin’s orders.
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Washington, D. C
Massachusetts Avenue
Galveston
Erwin Schaefer
Texas
Berlin
Trinidad
New Orleans
Mobile
Lone Star
Louisiana
United States
Texas City
P. H. Tansey
Canadian Outposts Changed On Boundary Alignment
A Seattle dispatch reports Major Zachery Taylor Wood returning to Danson guiding the first change of Canadian outposts per the international boundary commission. The Northwest Mounted Police post at Wells on the Dalton trail moved to Pleasant Camp with possible further shifts after spring survey. Wood, famed for Klondike era duties, is nephew of the late U S President Taylor.
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Seattle
Wash
Post
Dawson
Zachery Taylor Wood
Danson
International Commission
Canada
United States
Wood
Northwest Mounted Police
Wells
Dalton Trail
Pleasant Camp
Major Wood
White Pass
Klondike
Lake Bennett
Taylor
Washington urges equal effort and voting integrity
Booker T. Washington told the New York YMCA colored branch that northern colored parents face job placement after graduation, not lack of schooling. He said blacks must work twice as hard for advancement and warned against selling votes, stressing self-respect and political integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Booker T. Washington
Young Men's Christian Association
North
Bowen sentenced five years for street car strike murder
In Waco Texas on December 11 the jury found J B Bowen guilty of murdering Harry Hay a non union motorman during the street car strike. Bowen received five years in the penitentiary after a week long trial that drew strong interest. Two related cases remain for the next term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hay
Waco
Tex
J. B. Bowen
Bowen
Meeting of Creditors in Gillette Case Nearing
Kansas City creditors of Grant C. Gillette now located in Fostoria Ohio plan a future meeting. A Kansas City livestock firm member says no date is set yet but Gillette is expected to attend and seek a settlement with a long list of creditors scattered nationwide.
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Kansas City
Grant C. Gillette
Fostoria
Kansas City Livestock Company
Kansas King
Lst
Gillette
Man and woman arrested in infant murder case
In El Paso Texas on December 11 a man and woman were arrested on charges of murdering an infant. They claim conflicting stories about sending the baby to relatives with the husband asserting Memphis and the wife New Orleans. Police probe the missing child case and whereabouts.
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el Paso
Tex
Dee
Memphis
New Orleans
Jarez
Mater
Peacock School Boys and High School to Meet Tomorrow
The final football game of the season is set for tomorrow afternoon at San Pedro Baseball Park. Contenders are Peacock's School for Boys and the High School team with lineups listing Onderdonk Left End, Left Tackle for the High School and Ramsey Stuart Maverick Beckman MeePeak for Peacock. The lineup includes Davis Adams Paddelford Stayton-Lockwood Nogness Carlock Clemmons Champion Stayton Walthall Neusome Anderson Cocking. Also reported are results from the Inter state cocking tournament with several bouts and varying win percentages, including Barrett and others.
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San Pedro
Peacock's School For
Indignation over Circulars Taint Beaumont Trade
Circulars from Houston and Galveston accusing Beaumont’s commerce of wrongdoing reach Beaumont area. Local indignation rises as residents refuse to credit the claims and vow no retaliation for the alleged libel.
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Beaumont
Tex
Houston
Galveston
Aging Negro Convicted in 3-Hour Trial for Murder
John Brown, about 70, was sentenced to life in the penitentiary by a Twenty sixth district jury in Austin Texas for the murder of Octavia Thornton near Manor on November 30 after she refused marriage. The trial lasted about three hours and Brown narrowly avoided the death penalty.
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Austin
Tex
John Brown
Twenty-sixth District Court
Brown
Octavia Thornton
Manor
Japs Take An Ice Bath In River Escape
In Astoria on December 11 seven Japanese passengers aboard the Orient liner Indiavelli disappeared after the ship, here porting 19 Japanese aboard with most deported for invalid papers. The escapees leapt into the river during a night dash to shore in cold water, and their survival is uncertain.
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Astoria
Ore
Portland
Brookfield
Adjutant General Hulen Tours North Texas Posts
Adjutant General Hulen travels to Dallas and Fort Worth with stops in North Texas to inspect Texas National Guard companies in the Dallas and Fort Worth area and surrounding cities.
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Hulen
North
Texas
Austin
Tex
North Texas
Texas National Gu
Dallas
Fort Worth
Cits
West Side Pastores Display Draws Local Crowds At Christmas
Mexican colony groups present the annual Pastores tradition near Christmas on the West Side. A small fee funds the performance though no location is fixed yet. The vivid halls host a unique pageant of shepherds traveling to the manger with hymns and careful decorations.
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Chi
Market Hall Driveway Plan Spurs Landscaping Change
City market house committee agreed to remove portions of shrubbery on the east and west sides to allow a new twenty eight foot grass strip on each side for a thirty eight foot driveway. The plan follows earlier advocacy by the local authority and was finalized at a city council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market House
Marke House Committee
City Counsel
Boy Arrested for Theft Under $50 Charge
A boy was arrested by Police Officer Busch on theft under $50. He was transferred to county authorities this morning. The case involves a female suspect who allegedly stole goods from stores on Commerce Street and Alamo Plaza, with a man named Ryan involved in the conduct.
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Busch
County Athorities
Dog attack leads to court arraignment for two defendants
Mrs M Halamuda and Frank Mench were arraigned in the Recorders court on charges of keeping vicious dogs. They were ordered to kill or dispose of the animals within six hours after Schultz a small boy testified the dog attacked him on East Commerce Street and bit his leg hip and arm.
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M. Halamuda
Frank Mench
Recorder’s Court
Schultz
East Commerce Street
Lady Constance Here Returns from Nueces Branch
Lady Constance McKenzie of Scotland arrives back in the English realm after a stay at the Nueces county branch. The return marks a continued presence of the noble figure in regional affairs.
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Constance
Constance McKenzie
Scotland
Nueces County
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R. M. Beitel
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Empire Theatre
House of Laughter
Harry Corson Clarke
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Poultry Association
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Matthies Bros
the Butchers
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Prige
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Batson
Federal Grand Jury
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Neb
Federal Building
Rosenman Bros
Jewelers
West Commerce ST
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Capital City
Garnival E. C. Griffin
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Attaman
Carl. Johnson
Gork
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Hie
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Onderdonkweet
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Stuart
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