Equality and Common Participation in Common Benefit
President Wilson told the Senate that lasting peace must rest on equality and common benefit for all nations. He urged an international framework, U S leadership, freedom of the seas, autonomous plans, and limits on naval armament to prevent future aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Bender
United Press
Washington, D. C
Yesident Wilson
Senate On Foreign Relations
Friends of Humanity
Lberty
Wilson
Europe
United States
Turkey Creek cattle herd sales cited as top stock in Texas
G E King sold cattle from the Turkey Creek farm drawing strong bids. G H Rothe paid 750 for a bull and two bred heifers, Staton Weldon paid 150 each for two heifers, and John Hargis bought a bull for 150. The Durhams herd is praised for improving Texas stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. BE. King
Turkey Creek
G. H. Rothe
Medina County
Staton E. Weldon
Yorktown
John R. Hargis
Taylor
Texas
King
Pet Brown Defeats Barrett in Texas Wrestling Match
Pet Brown returned from Houston where he defeated Michigan wrestler Wilfred Barrett securing the first fall in 46 minutes and the second in 21 minutes. Barrett showed class but Brown proved strong and Brown meets Jack Ross in San Antonio tonight after previously throwing Ross in Waco.
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Pet Brown
Houston
Wilfred Barrett
Michigan
Barrett
Taylor
Brown
Jack Ross
San Antonio
Ross
Waco
Americans Clash in Hayti
The United Press report from Washington shows Private Olson was killed and Corporal Wilson wounded in a clash with Dominican bandits at Macoris on Sunday.
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Hayti
The
United Press
Washington, D. C
Olson
Corporal Wilson
Macoris
Narrow Escape Halts Bridge Car Plunge
N M Bushnell a Waco contractor driving a Dodge near Jonah Taylor district narrowly escaped disaster when his car skidded on a bridge. The vehicle teetered over the edge but was saved by a hind wheel catching a bridge post, leaving onlookers amazed at the peril and the improvised restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. Bushnell
Waco
L. H. Goldstein
Taylor
Jonah
Mr. McEwan
Billie Burke
Bushnell
Gilmer Close to Landing Armor Plate Plant Bid
Texas lawmakers note Gilmer East Texas and Birmingham Alabama are the two candidate sites for an 11 million dollar armor plate plant. A measure seeks a Naval Board ore study in Upshur Cass and nearby counties to prove higher ore quality and larger reserves near Gilmer and secure the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmer
Texas
Congress
Uniteded States Naval Board
Fast Texas
Birmingham
Upshur
Cass
East Texas
Funeral Held for Galveston Resident Louis Clifton
Louis A. Clifton aged 73 died in Houston after living in Galveston forty years. Born in Montreal he married Eugenia Sims of Galveston and is survived by daughters Mrs. J. T. Gwyn and Mrs. A. C. Kappe. Funeral arrangements were to be announced.
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A. E. Kappe
Houston
Galveston
Taylor
Clifton
Decedent
Montreal
Canada
Eugenia McNutt Sims
Ferdinand Sims
J. T. Gwyn
A. C. Kappe
Man Identified After Sudden Death in Waco Hotel
The man who collapsed in a Waco hotel yesterday has been identified as C. C. Simmons, inspector for the State Livestock Sanitary Commission. His body was moved to Comanche, Co. A. Lundell has returned from a trip to Austin.
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Waco Waco
Texas
C. C. Simmons
State Livestock Sanitary Commission
Comanche
Co. A .Lundell
Austin
Shepherd Recalls How He Secured War News From Salonica
In Everybody's Magazine February issue, William G. Shepherd recounts how he cabled a Monastir Red Cross siege story from Salonica and how a Bulgar Girl questioned his witnessing. He details the route of war reports from the coffee house at Monastir to Athens and London, and his tactic of staying at the city’s telegraph end to catch fresh developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Shepherd
Taylor Press
United Press
Salonica
Red Cross
Monastir
Stars and Stripes
Shepher
Shepherd
Everybody's Magazine
Levant
American Red Cross
United States
Lehkub
Servia
Athens
London
England
Richard Hardine Davis
Owen attacks Supreme Court over high cost of living
Senator Owen campaigns in Oklahoma City blaming the United States Supreme Court for Congress losing power and monopoly. His resolution aims to unseat federal judges who declare acts unconstitutional.
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United Preas
Oklahoma
City
Okla
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Owen
Supreme Court
Protest to Change Sunday Law Highlights Meeting at Church
A mass meeting at the First Christian Church drew up resolutions by church peers in Taylor opposing the Nicholls bill. If enacted, it would permit motion picture houses in towns of 5000 or more to stay open on Sundays. Resolutions and petitions to strengthen Texas Sunday law were prepared.
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First Christian Church
Taylor
Texas
Let Contract For Remodeling Sturgis-Goldstein Store
The Sturgis-Goldstein Co. store in this city awarded the remodeling contract to T. C. Watterson of Austin. Work to start by February 1 and finish by June 1, 1917, with a second story over the men’s department and expansion through the store. Elevator service and steam heating to be added. aim to attract more trade to Taylor after completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgis-Goldstein Co
T. C. Watterson
Austin
C. H. Page & Bros
Sturgis-C
Goldstein
Taylor
Gerard reports landing of raider prisoners at German port
Ambassador James Gerard told the State Department that the 469 prisoners captured by the Teutonic raider were landed at a German port. Five Americans were taken. The department would ask Germany if any Americans were involved and demand release if applicable. It also argued Germany has no right to convert ships into raiders on the high seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Paul Yoder
United Press
Washington, D. C
James Gerard
State Department
Teutoniec
Germany
Department
Germans Plan U-Boat Blockade Against Enemies
Report from Io The United Press notes Consul Stewart in Pernambuco says the Hudson Maru captain faced crew trouble after bringing in raiding victims. Colonel Casette reports the British steamer Yarrowdale has entered harbor with survivors from raider prizes at Swinemunde. No details on the raid’s route. Strong belief barriers will be thrown out in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington, D. C
Stewart
Pernambuco
Amsikkmkuam
Holland
Colonel Casette
Swinemunde
Road meetings in Precinct mobilize support for good roads bond
Reports from two gatherings in Beaukiss and Gano Texas show broad backing for a $250000 bond issue to improve sand roads. Voters call for grading draining and clay lining along county lines with committees formed to push the plan.
Negroes Confess to Twenty One Crimes in Memphis
Police guard Memphis suspects William Houser 56 and Clarence Merriman 18 and Will Trudson 22 after they confessed to murdered Hoover and 21 robberies. Rumors of violence surge as public anger grows and past race riots resurface.
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Memphis
Jam
William Houser
Clas Cce Merriman
Will Trudson
Houser
Hooser
Papa
Hefflin urges cotton growers to hold for higher prices
Congressman Hefflin of Alabama told cotton growers to hold their remaining crop for higher prices after a conference with Senator Smith of South Carolina. He cited numerous telegrams from cotton men alleging a conspiracy to depress cotton prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Smith
South Carolina
Hefflin
Alabama
Way
Offin
Farm Experts Here This Week Campaign At City Hall
The Texas Bankers Association backs a campaign for better farming and higher priced cotton. Clarence Ousley and other speakers will address farmers at City Hall Thursday starting at 10 oclock. Organizers expect a large crowd and are funding the event to give farmers practical advice.
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Texas Bankers Association
Taylor
Clarence Ousley
Germany to bar England and France with 30 new super submarines
Reports from White Star Line Baltic passengers arriving in New York claim Germany plans a sea barrier around England and France, not a blockade, to start February first. It is said 30 new super submarines, 18 knots on the surface, armed and armor plated, will be deployed to enforce the measure.
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United
New York
Germany
England
France
Baltic
Card of Thanks from B A Sanderson
Former partner in Sander son Gaza announces sale of his interest to R H Ballerstedt of Georgetown. He thanks friends for patronage and asks continued support for the barber shop.
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Sanderson & Gaza
R. H. Ballerstedt
Georgetown
Mrs Wandel Dies Suddenl y Here
The funeral for Annie Wandel was held at 10 a.m. with burial in City Cemetery. She died Saturday night at 11 p.m. of heart failure at age 66 or 67. She is survived by husband John Wandel, a daughter in Louise, and two sons in Galveston. Taylor family friends offer condolences.
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Annie Wandel
Danl Garrett Talks In Austin
Congressman Daniel Garret of Houston tells the Texas senate that a democratic legislature is refusing to obey the party. The senate passes a resolution to urge support for an $11,000,000 armor plate plant in Texas with Gilmer as a potential site. Senator MecNealus pushes a bill applying the single tax principle to the state.
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Gilmer
Texas
Birmingham
Ala
Austin
United Press
Tex
Daniel Garret
Houston
Senate
Democratic Party of
Hall
Attorney General's Department
Henderson
Armor Plate Board
MecNealus
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G.E. King
A. E. Kape
A. E Kappe
Qwens
Sturgis- Goldstein Co
South Atlantic
Gerard
Ings
Fred I. Fisher
Taylor Good Froads Association
Harve
J. C. Ab
J. C. Abbott
W. M. Austin
W. M. Haughton
M. Jordan
Seth Lanes
W. L. Lawrence
Ed. Bounds
A. Abbottt
G. Heckman
Robert Marley
EK. L Davis
Hiveting S. GG
Mekman
If Poa
Seth Lane
Charley Jordan
Will Brymer
FE. L. Davis
Elec
Abbott
Beaukiss
Taylor and Lexington
Gano
W. L. Law
Rence
J. R. Wilder
R. EB. Thomas
J. V. Poe
W. T. Bryan
J. R. Wilder, Jr
A. J. Gregory
W. L. Lawrence, Chm
Tenn
Wilte Man
B. A. Sanderson
Mrs. Wandel
Dan'l Garrett
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