Cabinet discusses coal strike disarmament orders and troop mobilization
The War Department ordered quadruple federal cavalry to Colorado coal regions with Fort Oglethorpe’s Eleventh Regiment and Fort Robinson’s Twelfth to mobilize for strike duty under Col. James Lockett. Garrison urged no disarmament until briefed. President asked for all needed troops. In New York May Day protests drawn 10000 activists attacked Rockefeller offices amid police action.
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Washington
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Colorado
War Department
Fort Oglethorpe
Georgia
Fort Robinson
Nebraska
James Lockett
Ammons
Kans City Man Sentenced After Nurse Abduction Attempt
Maurice Lewowitz must serve 99 years in the penitentiary for his role in the attack on nurse Gertrude Shidler. The jury found him guilty at night. Vic Gueringer was sentenced to hang and Oscar Harrison to two years in the penitentiary.
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Kansas City
Maurice Lewowitz
Gertrude Shidler
Vic Gueringer
Oscar Harrison
Gueringer
Harrison
Debate Begins on Repeal Tolls Bill
Senator Norris opened debate in Washington on the Panama Tolls Exemption Repeal Bill urging arbitration. He backed passage with an amendment declaring the United States waives no rights and urged President Wilson to invite Great Britain to arbitrate the dispute over discrimination in favor of U S vessels.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Norris
House
United States
Wilson
Great Britain
Truck Growers Organize Marketing System
At a May 1 meeting in Mission Texas Colonel Alba Heywood urged Rio Grande Valley farmers to form a unit marketing system to sell their truck crops. He called the plan the only salvation and said another gathering would finalize details.
Corporations Face Tax Penalty For Missed Texas Fees
About 3900 domestic and foreign corporations in Texas must pay 25 percent penalty on their franchise tax for failure to file by April 30. Secretary Weinert announced delinquent firms have until July 1 to pay the tax and penalty or have their charters forfeited.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Weinert
Beckers Trial Set for Monday
District Attorney's Office reports a busy period as it rounds up witnesses for the state ahead of Beckers trial set for Monday.
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Beckers
Becker to stand trial again in Rosenthal case
New York May 1 The district attorney has nearly finished preparations for a second trial of Charles Becker former police lieutenant charged with instigating the murder of Herman Rosenthal. A key issue is whether Becker testifies and how the confession of Dago Franks may influence the case and witness credibility.
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New York
Whitman
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Sing Sing
Seabury
Supreme Court
Matrcopolis
Becker
Rose
Poter
Jack Rose
Bridgie
Weber
Harry Wallon
Sam Schepps
Rosenthal
Schepps
Court of Appeals
Wallon
Connecticut
Passiac
N. J
Banka
Trecker
Pdistrict
Three South American Diplomats Mediate in Mexican Trouble
The United States envoys from Argentina Brazil and Chile act as mediators between the U S and Mexico in Huerta’s war. Their governments do not recognize Huerta, so negotiations proceed via recognizing powers. Their stature among South American nations is seen as leverage to gain Huerta’s attention.
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United States
South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Mexico
Huerta
Rains Sweep Panhandle as Canadian River Rises
Abundant rains flood the Panhandle region with Clarendon and Childress reporting showers. In Lubbock Canyon and Chillifothe see rain while the Canadian River surges, the worst flood since 1904. The Fort Worth and Denver bridge washed out, trains delayed though farmers praise the moisture for wheat and future crops.
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Clarendon
Childresa
Lubbock St
Canyon
Chilliehothe
Canadian
Fort Worth & Denver
Santa Fe
Clovis
Rock Island
Tucumenti
Walhart
Denver
Normal School Wallee Peduilt Reconstruction Planned
Acting under trustee instructions J B Nitschke State Inspector of Masonry left Austin for Canyon to inspect the burned West Texas State Normal School ruins. The plan call rebuild before the Legislature, appropriation likely, with a fireproof building estimated at about 250000 dollars.
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Austin
Tex
West Texas State Normal
Canyon
J. B. Nitschke
Revolution Spreads in Dominican Republic Near Puerto Plata
Reports from Washington May indicate Dominican revolutionists are vigorously attacking Puerto Plata and claim to threaten President Porda’s government as the Navy Department receives the news early morning.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata
Pordas
Navy Department
Oil Well Discovers High Yield Near Santa Anna
In Thickham near Santa Anna on May 1 a new oil well reached 1 099 feet producing around 100 barrels per day. Experts call the gusher unusually high quality and multiple wells are being drilled in the area.
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Santa Anna, Tey
Weather Forecast And Temperatures Summary
A local weather forecast page shows yesterday's high and low temperatures and total rainfall data. The entry records a maximum around 84 and a minimum near 51 with rainfall about 15 units and notes variable conditions for Saturday.
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Vair
Weather Roundup: Mixed Conditions Across Cities
Western Union dispatch lists varied forecasts across multiple cities. Ardmore and Dublin show clear to warm conditions, while Stamford expects slight showers and San Angelo reports cooler, rainy spells. Temperature readings include 74 in Paris and 52 in Tyler.
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Washington
Pf. C
Ardmore
Fair
Galveston
Greenville
Aspermont
Dublin
Stamford
San Angelo
Alvord
Tasea
Tyler
Frankston
Paris
Weather outlook for West Texas weekend forecast
Washington reports West Texas weather outlook with generally fair conditions for Saturday and Sunday. Forecast includes dry patterns and mild temperatures as a brief pattern shift suggested by regional meteorologists.
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Washington, D. C
West Texas
Pacific steamer reaches Manila
The Pacific mail steamer Siberia arrived in Manila at 11 o’clock. The captain reports an uneventful voyage from Nagasaki to Manila. A prior report claimed the vessel sank with all on board.
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Associated
Manila
P. I
Pacific Mail
Siberia
Nageski
Alle
Plainview Coin Flip Event Shrouded by Vague Report
In Plainview Texas last night a coin flip event occurred with limited readable details, the surrounding coverage is unclear and no specific people organizations or outcomes are identifiable from the fragment.
Rain Drenches Luabhock County Sparking Planting Push
Luabhock County awoke to heavy rainfall from half to one and a half inches overnight. Soil moisture improves conditions across the region as farmers report extensive planting.
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Boeriyl
Lubrock
Tex
Rain Brings Promising Wheat Yield to Swisher County
In Tulia Swisher county reports one and a quarter inches of rain from last night and this morning. The thin rain is expected to boost the county wheat yield to the best in years, though plantings were not very large on average.
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Tparlal
Briscor County
Belier
Tulia
Tex
Swisher County
Rainfall Helps Crops Across Garza County Texas
Farmers report general rains across Garza County with a hint rain the previous night benefiting grass and crops. In Littlefield and nearby areas light showers were recorded with heavier rain expected over the next twelve hours. A 2 inch rainfall was noted at Juetleburg, south part of the region, aiding planting progress.
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Littlefield
Tex
Garza County
News Post
Juetleburg
Peace Assurances Grow Stead
Mediators report no hitch in progress talks and no deadlock. Carenza only has failed to agree, according to sources. No agreement yet on key points or timetable, leaving prospects for a settlement uncertain.
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Carranza
Mediators Press Forward Amid Mexican Crisis News
Washington May 1 assurances of war talk abatement dominated the scene as South American mediators reported progress. Huerta and Carranza influence drew mixed expectations while an alleged spy case involving Dr. Ryan stirred concern. envoys held long talks with Bryan and Riano with no public statement issued.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Carranza
Huerta
Ryan
United States
Zacatecas
Dr. Ryan
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Bryan
Riano
Saltillo Evacuated as Rebel Campaign Advances
Saltillo in Coahuila was reportedly evacuated April 27 as Federal troops withdrew to San Luis Potosi. A message via San Antonio cites preparations for a campaign and possible relocation of the local junta and consuls. Conference to discuss the subject is due soon.
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Saltillo
Mexico
Coahuila
San Luis Potosi
Miguel Avilla
San Antonio
Texas
American Red Cross Official Edward Ryan Released in Zacatecas
Report from Mexico City confirms Dr. Edward Ryan has been released at Zacatecas and is en route to Mexico City. Huerta pledges to ensure his safe arrival at Vera Cruz.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Mexico City
Edward Ryan
Red Cross
Zacatecas
Huerta
Ryan
Vera
Ryan Saved by Blanquet Order Saves Red Cross Doctor
Dr Edward Ryan of the American Red Cross captured at Zacatecas by General Maas command and sentenced to death as a spy was saved by a war minister Blanquet order issued at 1 oclock last night. He will be brought to this city and turned over to the Brazilian legation.
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Mexico City
Edward Ryan
American Red Cross
Zacatecas
Maas
Blanquet
Ryan
Logation
Carranza Rules Out Neutral Tampico Oil Zone
General Carranza telegraphs Secretary Bryan from Chihuahua that the Constitutionalists will not enter a formal neutral zone around Tampico oil wells as requested by Britain, but oil companies may resume operations without fear of molestation from his forces.
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Washington, D. C
Carranza
Bryan
Chihuahua
Tampico
Military government replace Vera Cruz civil authority
Secretary Garrison announced that the civil government established at Vera Cruz by naval authorities would be replaced by military government under General Funston. All civil officers currently exercising authority at Vera Cruz would be removed.
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Washington, D. C
Garrison
Vera Cruz
Funston
Texas city building permits rise in April totals
Building permits issued in Texas major cities in April totaled 2,598,185, up from 2,262,754 in April of last year. Dallas led with 565,205, Houston 887,402, Fort Worth 214,050, Waco 420,157, San Antonio 227,455, El Paso 229,824, Galveston 148,700, Beaumont 51,799, Austin 88,612.
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Texas
Dallas
Waco
Houston
San Antonio
el Paso
Galveston
Beaumont
Austin
Rural Route Established in Kaleman County Texas
A new rural route in Kaufman County Texas stretches about 24 miles. The postal service will inaugurate service on June 1 benefiting several hundred residents along Cartwright Ranch Chief Egypt and Morrow's Chapel paths back to the city.
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Kaufman
Tex
Cartwright Ranch
Chief
Egypt
Morrow's Chapel
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