Germany eyes naval base in western hemisphere
Special to the Sunday Light notes Germany aims to secure a Caribbean naval foothold as tensions rise over Venezuela. A Herald Washington dispatch says navy officers fear a broader push to establish warship bases in the western hemisphere, urging Congress to accelerate navy expansion and noting past Denmark West Indies purchase block as a missed chance.
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Sunday Light
New York
Washington Dispatch
Germany
Navy Department
Venezuela
Hemisphere
Congress
Danish West Indies
Caribbean
Denmark
The German Situation and Venezuelan Tensions
The North German Gazette laments American press suspicions about German aims toward Venezuela and urges fair treatment of Germany. The Vossische Zeitung questions whether Germany is at peace or war with Venezuela, likening the conflict to China and noting calls for a declared war rather than bloodshed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
North German Gazette
Venezuela
Great Britain
Germany
Vossiche Zeitung
China
Vossiche Zeitune
Killed His Brother in Accidental Shooting Near Oak Ridge
A tragic accident near Oak Ridge left William Hinston dead at age 22 after his brother Alex, 18, fired a pistol during a playful moment when both believed their guns were empty. The brothers were Acknowledged as respected locals. the incident occurred yesterday afternoon three miles from Oak Ridge.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Oak Ridge
William
Alex Hinston
Alex
Successful deer hunt and Christmas plans in Atascosa
In Atascosa, Texas on December 20, J W Campbell S M Griffin and W W Randle report a two week deer hunt beyond the Fiio yielding four deer with a large five prong buck. A Baptist church Christmas Eve tree is planned. Boll weevil threats loom for next year with unmatured bolls carrying up to four larvae. Farmers plan large corn plantings and have ordered several cars of corn for feed.
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Atascosa
Tex
J. W. Campbell
Ww. J. Randle
Fiio
Treaty With Colombia Delayed by Annuity Dispute
Washington December 20. A disagreement over the last point to be considered in the treaty with Colombia delays its Senate consideration before the holiday adjournment. The sole remaining difference between Secretary Hay and Dr. Herrin, Colombia’s negotiator, concerns an annuity payment and a form of rental for the canal commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Colombia
Panama Canal
Senate
Hay
Herrin
Canal Commission
Texas Thoroughbred Association to set purses for next year
Dallas officials of the Texas Thoroughbred Association met in Dallas to arrange purses to be hung up for Texas horses next year. The session focused on funding and prize levels for Texas thoroughbred events in the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Dallas
Tex
Texas ‘Thoroughbred Association
Senators urged to pass statehood bill without amendment
Telegram from Oklahoma City mass meeting urged Senator Bailey to back the House Statehood bill as written and to admit New Mexico and Arizona as one state. The message criticized the Senate substitute annexing Indian Territory to Oklahoma and pressed for swift action. unrelated notes mention Texas post office moves in Trinity and Sansom counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
New Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Senate
Indian Territory
Arizona
Quay
Pennsylvania
Minority Leader Race Opens After Richardson Retirement
Washington December 20 report says Richardson Tennessee may retire as minority leader at session end. Candidates emerge with McMillan Tennessee Bailey Texas provisionally set elsewhere. Dearmond Missouri once named as successor but Champ Clark of Missouri gains traction recently.
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Washington, D. C
Representative Richardson
Tennessee
McMillan
Bailey
Texas
Dearmond
Missouri
Champ” Clark
State Drops Suit to Reclaim 2560 Acres in El Paso
Austin Texas December 20 1909 The State of Texas dismissed in the Twenty sixth district court a suit to recover 2560 acres of land in El Paso County from the Rio Grande Land and Irrigation Company. The action was a companion to the Michael case in which a judgment against the State was entered last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Austin
Tex
State of Texas
Rio Grande Land and Irrigation Company
Twenty-sixth District
Michael
Porter Tom Johnson Dies After Contest Injury
In El Paso on December 20 a Black porter named Tom Johnson was fatally struck on the head during a contest and found dead in his room. Police seek a Black suspect described as a craps shooter believed to be the murderer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Tom Johnson
Oil Field Accident Victim Dies in Devine
Special to The Sunday Light reports W. T. Massee died at his Devine Texas home after sustaining injuries in an oil field accident. The news brief notes his death occurred this morning in Austin on December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
W. T. Massie
Devine
Fireman Odell Robbed in Austin After Assault
John W. Odell a Pee Gee firefighter was assaulted and robbed in Austin Texas last night losing a 76 dollar watch and chain Six suspects were arrested in connection with the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
John W. Odell
Pee Gee
Duties 10 Down on Island Imports for Philippine Trade
Washington reports the Senate will approve a house-passed bill cutting Philippine import duties to 25 percent of Dingley rates. The measure aims to foster Philippine industry and trade while revenue goes to the Philippine government, not the United States.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Philippines
Foraker
United States
Treasury of
Tragic Death at Columbia Cotton Seed Oil Mill
Frank Lambert, a Negro boy, died after being buried under hulls from a bottom seed hull conveyor at the Columbia Cotton Seed Oil Mill in New Orleans. He had fallen asleep during a night shift and was smothered when hulls poured onto the conveyor. His father found him beneath the pile after a search the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Frank Lambert
Columbia
Lambert
Tragic shooting on Oakley plantation near Napoleonville
Ruffin Motten, a young man, was shot and killed by Ida Condole a Black woman on the Oakley plantation six miles from Napoleonville. Condole claims she thought the shotgun was not loaded and Motten dared her to pull the trigger. The gun fired striking Motten in the face and he died instantly. Condole is jailed in the parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleonville
Ruffin Motten
Nezro
Ida Condole
Negress
Oakley Plantation
Motten
Chronicle Contempt Case Fines Editor in Houston
Editor Foster of the Chronicle was fined $100 for contempt at a scire facias hearing before Judge Gillespie in Houston. A three day jail term was not final, and an appeal was filed. The case arose from publishing testimony in a murder trial contrary to court orders.
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Foster
Gillespie
Houston
Tex
M. E. Foster
The
Chronicle
Postmaster Nominations From White House
The President sent Texas postmaster nominations to the Senate listing James M. Kindred of Amarillo Ella O. Vawter of Timpson and William D. McCaslin of Detroit for confirmation on December 20 1920.
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Sunday Light
Washington, D. C
Texas
Senate
James M. Kindred
Amarillo
William D. McCaslin
Detroit
Ella O. Vawter
Timpson
Governor Bliss halts McGovern Corbett bout in Detroit
Michigan Governor Bliss orders the stoppage of the McGovern Corbett prize fight scheduled in Detroit. The action blocks the event and halts boxing plans in the city.
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Bliss
Michigan
Detroit
Ships Gather at La Guayra As Locks Bill Passes
United States cruiser Albany along with French cruiser Troude and British cruiser Retribution reach La Guayra. Séfate approves a bill authorizing the Southwestern Louisiana Rice Growers association to construct locks in the Vermillion bayou and Mermentau river system in Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Albany
Troude
Retribution
la Guayra
Séfate
Louisiana
Rice Growers’ Association
Vermillon Bayou
Mermeneau River
Grant family pew at Washington church for Julia Grant rites
The Grant family pew at the Metropolitan Church in Washington is draped with national emblems during services for Mrs. Julia Dent Grant. Present are General Frederick D. Grant, other family members, Commander Cowles, U.S.N., and Colonel T. A. Gingham.
Police recover jewels and lottery tickets at Humbert apartments
Police found a pair of jewels in the Humbert apartments in Madrid along with lottery tickets and just over one hundred dollars in cash. Suspect Humberts concealed valuable papers in lavatories and were removed to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humbert
Madrid
Humberts
Rocker Removal Sale Offers Deep Discounts
A special feature announces a removal sale with about 300 rockers priced to move. Many items cut in half, offering sensible choices for holiday gifts. Prices range from a few dollars to 27 dollars at L. P. Peck's big removal sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Peck
Rockefeller Reaps Large Share as Oil Prices Surge
New York December 20 The Standard Oil Trust paid stockholders 40 percent of capitalization in dividends this year and in the last 24 hours secured about 50 million for Rockefeller and a few magnates. Kerosene export price rose from 84 ½ cents to 90 ½ cents per gallon, then 94 ½, 99 and up to 105 cents today. The rise, driven by heating and lighting demand, signals a major gain for oil interests amid sustained price climbs.
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New York
Standard Oil Trust
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Many Settlers Coming to Texas in Great Rush
Denison Texas December 29 The rush of settlers to Texas has never before been so great. Train after train passes through North Texas with excursion parties and multiple sections. Roads struggle to move people as fast as they wish to come. Newcomers say many intend to settle in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Texas
North Texas
Death of Aloysius J. Schmittbauer at 450 Soledad Street
Aloysius J. Schmittbauer aged 27 died yesterday afternoon in his rooms at 450 Soledad Street from quick consumption. The body was shipped to Milwaukee Wisconsin for interment and his bride of one week accompanied the remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aloysius J. Schmittbauer
Soledad Street
Milb
Uakee
Wis
Funeral of Edward H. Rogers This Afternoon
The funeral for the late Edward H. Rogers will be held this afternoon with interment to follow at the San Antonio Typographical Union Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Rogers
San Antonio
Notable guests list at Meliver hotel arrivals
A long roster of guests appears, listing Chas K and Sela Mo J Spero J P Green Gregory J R Walston Worth with Mrs Lonsdale Hot Springs Ark, G F Richardson Philadelphia Wyn Rosenhain F H Lawson Houston Jacob Frankel Dallas M W Potter H K Wilkinson Morrison HL A EB Wilkinson and wife Austin John J Doheny Philadelphia Chas A Lewis R Bacherach New York PA L Mannheim Monterey Mex John Latto Miss Josephine Latto Greensburg PA LL C Easthouse Huntsville
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Morrison
EB. Wilkinson
Austin
John J. Doheny
Philadelphia
Chas. A. Lewis
Chicago
Bacharach
New York
L. Mirnnheim
Monterey
Mex
John Latto
Josephine Latto
Greensberg
LL. C. Easthouse
Huntsville
Holiday Season Home Furnishings Sale Offer
Shoppers are urged to visit tomorrow for L. W. Peeck's removal sale offering 25 to 50 percent savings on furniture carpets curtains and related items as households prepare for the festive season.
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L. W. Peeck
Electrical Workers Union No 60 elects officers for term
The Union elected officers last night with Martin Wright as president and Frank Van Riper as vice president. Also named were Will W. White recording secretary John Thompson financial secretary Lee Stanley press secretary and inspectors John Caldwell C McGrough. Executive committee includes Martin Wright Roy Cushman Walt White F Van Riper C Baufman L Stanley and W B Mitchell.
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Electrical Workers’ Union No
Martin Wright
Frank van Riper
Will W. White
John Thompson
Lee Stanley
John Caldwell
C. McGrough
Roy Cushman
Walt White
F. van Riper
C. Baufman
L. Stanley
Mitchell
Intruder Found In Residence On North Laredo Street
A strange man was found in the home of Mrs. KE P Henry at 538 North Laredo Street last evening. He grabbed an overcoat and fled. Officer Bennett responded but no trace was left of the intruder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. P. Henry
North Laredo Street
Bennett
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week
Thos Vann and Sallie Goulding Damaso Montez and Teofila Gaitan Robi Bailey and Annie Alaban listed as issued licenses for marriage in local records.
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Thos Vann
Sallie Goulding
Damaso Montez
Teofila Gaitan
Robi
Bailey
Annie Alaban
Big Removal Sale at L. P. Pecks Delights Milady
The advertisement urges ladies to shop at L. P. Pecks for beautiful gift articles. It promises superior home surroundings and right choices, noting their big removal sale makes money go twice as far as elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milady
L. P. Peck’s
Brisk Austin Budget and Land Tax Dispute
In Austin, George Carter meets with the attorney general over the BE Hendrick land case with 11 leagues, some in Falls county, to recover back taxes. The case involved foreign heirs from Ireland and reached the Supreme Court, with talks of significant tax sums and a possible compromise.
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Austin
Texas
George Carter
Falls County
Marlin
BE. C. Hendrick
Fails
United States Supreme Court
Carter
Hendrick
Ireland
Supreme Court
H. C. Pritchett
Sam Houston Normal
J. L. Pritchett
Department of Education
San Marcos
Clarence Hunter
Delegates Chosen in Republican Primaries for Mission Garden Convention
Delegates selected from numerous precincts to represent voters at the Mission Garden convention tomorrow morning in the Republican primary. The report lists delegates by precinct numbers, including names such as Thos. F. Brady and Henry Young, across many districts and a lengthy roster.
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Mission Garden
Ces
Thos. F. Brady
O. E. Hough
N. A. Harvey
Mike Higgins
G.A. Duerler
Geo. J. F. Schmitt
Tom Mills
G. H. Eiermann
Rudolph Oppermann
Jas. Wright
A. Wuerz
Henry Young
David M. Ed Hitzfelder
Jose Velasco
J Weber
Wm. Boerner
Geo. Gauhbatz
Isa A. Turner
Chas. Mueller
Jao A. Alberthal
Louis Smith
Geo. C. Robinson
Chas. Hissenring
Casper. Hoerner
Jno
C. Monier
J. P. Nelson
M. R. Garcia
Carlos Bockmann
L. M. Michael
Geo. West
Jas. Raley
H. O. Skinner
W. H. Huston
W. S. Anderson
Aug. Kruger
W. H. Huston, Jr
Jos. Hermann
R. H. McC
Sam Rogers
Dr. C
Tinkham
Ferd
Herff
le James Pusseil
J. P. Oldham
Hugo Claus
Jno. Dittmar
R. Nagel
A. Ziementeck
J.C. F. Kerr
Hugo. Fel
A. Seffel, Jr
Anton Seffel, Sr
W. Biesenbach
F. Moéglin
Briam, Jr
Clark Deman
Theo. Maggot
J. B. Walter
Carl Runge
Hy. Wosnig
Fritz Hutschenreuter
Otto Zirkel
L. Lohrberg
Charles Perner
Frank
M. Gloeckner
Ben Varnell
K. M. Niklass
Rudolph Brandt
Fred B. Gaensten
George A. Lynch
F. Price
Ed Adkins
Janery Menger
Nat Sulzbacher
Mo Friedmann
Groos
Joé Hermann
Wm. Schmayer, Sr
Phil Michael
Daveman
M. I. Manowitz
Frank Zeven
Thos
Achtyehn
Chas. Elmendorf
Froebel
Peter Lucas
R. H Sr
Alex Joske
M. Rossy
Chassler
M. L. Oppenheimer
Gussecke
Alb. Persch
R. Beck
Av Litor
Emil A. Kuehn
Bot
Baum
R. C. Harn
Third Ward Colored Political Club Endorses Ayner for Judge
A large Third Ward Colored Political Club meeting last night endorsed Hon. John Ayner as the candidate for judge in the upcoming city election. Henry Stiner chaired the session at 8:30 PM. Hugh Summers read minutes and offered a resolution endorsing O Connor for Corporation judge. The group voted unanimously in favor and scheduled the next meeting for Saturday at Son’s Hall, corner Zawalht and streets at eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
John Ayner
Henry Stiner
Hugh Summers
Mie
Endor B
O'Connor
Gested
Son's Hall
Zawalht
No Nominations Move Declared At Mass Meeting
Two hundred Democrats met in the Thirty-seventh district court to decide if the party should call nominating conformity offices at the February submission. Chairman A Goeth urged against nominations as part of the party stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Geeth
Goeth
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Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Co
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Adkins
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Wester Savings CO
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House of Representatives
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Uvalde County
Champ Clark
Richardson
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Philippine
Standard Trust
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Justices of the Peace
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C. F. Greenwood
Hillsboro
Hill County
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Mexico
J. A. Robertson
City of
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Sanitarium
W. T. Rogers
J. E. Carpenter
Coulton
Travis County
W. L. White
M. B. Williams
Waco
C. A. Langford
Cameron
M. M. Johnson
Caldwell County
Johnson and White
University
J. J. Terrell
A. A. Peoples
Lubbock
LL. C. Wyse
Abilene
O. K. Shannon
Weatherford
Secretary of State's Department
Amos Wynne
John S. Oglesby
McKinney
Peoples
George E. Tabor
Forday
San Francisco
Dr. Tabor
South Africa
Swinburne Hospital
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