Standpatters Back McCleary Aldrich Tariff Plan
Extremists in Congress back the McCleary Aldrich approach to set Dingley rules as a minimum and enforce a 25 percent higher rate on nations with lower duties. The plan aims to curb outside influence and bolster U.S. revenue while Western voters weigh the tariff issue and GOP unity ahead of Philippine tariff battles.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
McCleary-Aldrich
Idea
Washington
West
Massachusetts
Y M C A BUILDING FUND APPEAL IN ST PAUL 1905
Archbishop Ireland writes to Arthur Driscoll urging a subscription for the Young Men's Christian Association building fund in St Paul Minnesota dated November 21 1905. The projected building and site total 90000 with a 10000 association request.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
Ireland
Arthur B. Driscoll
St. Paul’s Young Men’s Christian Association
St. Paul, Minn
Watson New Whip of House Faction Reported
A Washington dispatch notes James E. Watson becomes the new whip, signaling changes in party leadership dynamics as December closes.
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New York
the Mail
Washington
James E. Watson
Odell Seen as Fading Factor in New York Politics
A Washington dispatch says Postmaster General Cortelyou will avoid conflict over last year’s Republican National Committee contributions. Cortelyou’s allies expect no exposé, noting few names and corporations linked to the fund. Odell is described as a beaten man likely to fade from New York political life.
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House
Cannon
Watson
Committee On Rules
Odell
New York
Mail
Washington
Cortelyou
Republican National Committee
Qdell
Ted the Texas born dog famed for ninety tricks
The dog named Ted, owned by W E Cummings of this city, born June 5 1904 in Sour Lake Texas, is praised as the world’s most intelligent for his age. At about one year he performs fifty two tricks including extinguishing fires, finding coins, retrieving objects, removing hats, and barking. He answers requests, acts as a watchdog, and even fetches items from various shops.
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Ted
W. E. Cummings
Texas
Scar Lake
Coing
Light
Sour Lake
Magnetic Healing Class Offers Half-Price Treatments
J. J. Boher, a magnetic healer, will treat all patients at half price until January 15. Location is 311 Soledad Rooms 4 and 5. Also advertised are wall paper offerings by Fred Hummert at 204-208 West Commerce Street.
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J. J. Boher
Soledad
Fred Hummert
West Commerce Street
Fighting Bob Evans May Become First Vice Admiral
New York reports from the Brooklyn navy yard say Congress plans to elevate George Dewey and Robert Evans as the navy’s first vice admirals. Evans would command a flagship and a strong battleship fleet with a salary around $10 00. Dewey currently holds admiral rank with about $13 500 yearly.
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New York
George Dewey
Bob Evans
United States Navy
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Congress
Bun
Evans
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Louisiana
Admiral Dewey
West Texas Bank & Trust opens modern savings department
The West Texas Bank & Trust Co introduces a savings division praised by the community. Small accounts start at $1, with 4 percent interest compounded quarterly after deposits of $5 or more. Funds may be withdrawn anytime with only interest-period loss, all banking under one roof to serve the public.
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West Texas Bank & Trust Co
Hot Wells Hotel Reopens January First Under New Management
The Hot Wells hotel will reopen to the public on January 1 under F. M. Swearingen, promising expert service. Turkish baths at night will be a new feature. Forrest Resident Studio will open on Laurel Heights. Free transport by auto and streetcar for three days. J. T. Burpett & Co. Undertaker.
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F. M. Swearingen
Forrest
Laurel, Heights
Probing Into Death of J D Waughey
W B Anthony brother in law of Hills says he will pursue the case to find the guilty party and clear Hills memory. He believes Hills fled Fort Worth after McGaughey death due to discouragement over insurance not collected and not due to fear of justice. He cites a Christmas eve letter from Hills written in Tampico and plans to prosecute to reveal truth.
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Austin
Tex
Fort Worth
J.c.hills
Mexico
J. D. McGaughey
B. Anthony
Hills
Anthony
McGaughey
Harrisons
State National Bank
January Weather for Twenty Years in San Antonio
Data compiled by Major Allen Buell from Weather Bureau records cover twenty Januarys in San Antonio. The study reports mean temperature 52 degrees, warmest 59 in 1890, coldest 44 in 1886, highest single day 82 on January 30, 1898, and lowest 6 on January 8, 1886, noting the figures are not a forecast.
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Allen Buell
Weather Bureau Records
San Antonio
Weather Summary for Autumn to Winter 19th Century
The report notes killing frosts in autumn averaging November 9 for first frost and November 30 for late autumn frost. Spring frost averages February 25 with the latest on March 19. Monthly precipitation averages 1.74 inches with eight days of at least .01 inch. Greatest monthly rainfall 5.63 inches in 1891. driest 0.11 inches in 1893. 24 hour rainfall peak 2.34 inches on January 10, 1900. Snowfall in 24 hours records 0.2 inches on January 25, 1897. Clouds average 11 clear, 9 partly cloudy, 11 cloudy days. Prevailing winds from the north. average wind 7.9 mph. peaks 42 mph from the northwest on January 25, 1898 and January 23, 1899.
Local Listings for Dec 31 Music and Services
F F F Sylvester hall Beethoven hall Dec 31 Artzt music Tickets at door. Tin Roof or Gut ter repair by G W Pillsbury. New work or repair satisfactory 24 South Flores street New phone 785 J T Burnett and Co Undertakers.
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Sylvester
Beethoven Hall
G. W. Pillsbury
South Flores Street
New Appointment on T and P Railroad in Louisiana
J B Paul, longtime superintendent of the New Orleans division, is named general superintendent of the Texas and Pacific lines in Louisiana and west to Marshall Texas. He will keep headquarters in New Orleans and appoint A S Wilson chief train dispatcher as assistant for the Gouldsboro district. R C Andrews becomes assistant train dispatcher and assistant superintendent of the Marshall district with headquarters at Marshall Texas.
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New Orleans
J. B. Paul
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Texas & Pacific
Louisiana
Marshall
Texas
Paul
Wilson
Gouldsboro
R. C. Andrews
Marshall District
Hollister's Tea Promises Quick Relief for Stomach and Liver
An old drug-store ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to ease stomach, kidney, and liver discomfort. It claims quick health restoration and lasting well-being if taken this month, with tea or tablets priced at 35 cents. Institutions: I. & G. N. Drug Store.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
I. & G. N. Drug Store
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HAVILAND @& CO
Home Furnishing Co
Bond Hardware Co
Elmendorf
The
J. T. Burpett & Co. Undertaker
J. D. Waughey
J. D. Hills
W. B. Anthony
the Daily Light
the Daily Light Office
Daily Light
Duercer
America
G. A. Duerler Mfg. Co
J. T. Burnett & Co
T. & P. Railroad
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