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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
9
Across Texas cities the week features a large Anti Saloon League mass meeting in Waco urging a statewide dry drive. Reports note speeches denouncing liquor while warning of factory closures, plus local news on city government changes, crime trials, public health cases and legislative actions affecting gambling and enforcement.
President withdraws all public lands in Northwestern Louisiana including the Caddo oil fields to halt natural gas waste. The move is temporary pending a full inquiry and new legislation to curb waste. Elgin watch factory lowers workweek to five days due to weak demand. National Rivers and Harbors Congress seeks 50 million dollars for waterways. ICC weighs sweeping probe into Pullman Car Company amid national complaints.
An eager admirer from Birmingham invaded Marie Corelli’s garden in Stratford on Avon seeking access to the novelist. When blocked from reaching the house he drew a revolver and fired until police arrived and halted the incident. He offered no explanation beyond wanting to see Corelli.
Frank Griffith a 34 year old Northwestern University athlete from the early 1890s died in Chicago on December 4 after staying with his fiancée Miss Susan Parker who fell ill with typhoid fever. She had recovered but became sick again yesterday.
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