Rebels and Federals Brace for Big Clash Near Mexican Front
Reports from El Paso indicate the Mexican revolution forces are maneuvering between Bellano and Escalon on the Central rails with ten to fifteen thousand troops. Federals push to outflank Orozco and cut Juarez off reinforcements as both sides converge for a decisive battle likely on the morrow.
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Hy Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
Bellano
Escalon
Oroszco
Chihuahua
Juarez
Orozco
Torreon
Huerta Plans Battle On May Day Ahead Of Rebels
General Huerta, federal commander, telegraphed the Mexican consul to say he would engage the rebels tomorrow. Federal forces found numerous electrical mines during the advance and sighted rebel forces near Escalon at sundown. Federals reached Caballos, placing them within firing range of the rebels.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
General Huerta
Escalon
Caballos
Fighting Reports From Bellano In Rebel Federal Clash
Associated Press reports continued fighting between rebel and Federal forces at Bellano. Early indications say Orozco ordered an offensive while Juarez authorities dispute wire-cut claims as Federals move from Qojinaga and Sonora toward Chihuahua to trap rebels. Consul Llorente says Juarez is surrounded, though rebels deny preparations for defense or attack.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
Bellano
Orozco
Jiminez
Escalon
Juarez
Qojinaga
Sonora
Chihuahua
Steamer Santana Seized With Ammunition Bound for Mexico
New Orleans May 18 The steamship Santana was seized in the harbor by the revenue cutter Davey for violating Taft's March proclamation barring shipment of arms to Mexico. The ship had cleared for Progresso and carried 110000 rounds of ammunition and ten cases of carbines.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Santana
United States Revenue
Davey
Taft
Mexico
Progresso
Baptismal Dip of Battleship Texas at Newport News
The 27,000 ton battleship Texas was launched at Newport News in a ceremony watched by about 20,000 spectators. Miss Claudia Lyon broke the bottle to name the ship, with Texas officials and Navy leaders present. The vessel costs around 14 million dollars, displacement far exceeding earlier ships, and features 14 inch guns with a contract speed of at least 21 knots.
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Newport News
Texas
New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
James River
Claudia Lyon
Cecil Lyon
Meyer
Navy Department
Navy
American Troops Held Under Arms Near Fort Bliss
At Fort Bliss El Paso May 15 American troops were kept under arms for several hours amid rumors of a Juarez attack from San Ignacio. The force remained in readiness to keep American residents away from the international line if needed, until the maneuver was deemed unlikely for at least two days.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
Juarez
San Ignacio
Fort Bliss
Rio Grande
Great Galveston Causeway Opens May Twenty Fifth
The governor issued a proclamation for the May twenty fifth formal opening of the Galveston causeway. The project costs upward of 1.6 million dollars and will connect Galveston Island with the mainland. Texas citizens are urged to attend the dedication and view this major engineering work.
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Daily News
Austin
Tex
Galveston
Texas
Galveston Island
Desperate Shootout Mar Texas Election at San Diego
A morning pistol duel at San Diego station on the Texas-Mexican Railway left three men dead and three under arrest. Victims were Pedro Esmas county clerk, Antonio Angutano deputy sheriff, and Candelario Saenz. White suspects included Dr. Roberts Frank Robinson and Charley Gravis. The clash stemmed from a vote on incorporation, amid Democratic factional strife in Duval County. Rangers and civilian reinforcements arrived as the election proceeded.
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Daily News
Corpus Christi
Tex
San Diego
Pedro Esmas
Duval County
Antonio Angutano
Candelario Saenz
Dr. Roberts
Frank Robinson
Charley Gravis
Court House
Tobin
Mike Wright
Possé
Roo
Bahay
Neil Robinson
Frank Roberts
Robison
Hinnant
Jim Wells County
Alice
Robinson
Democratic Party
John D. Clary
Saenz
Unveiling of Henrik Ibsen Bust in Como Park
Representatives of Northwest Scandinavian groups gather in St Paul for the unveiling of a bronze bust of Henrik Ibsen the Norwegian poet. The sculpture by Jacob Kjelde and funding by local Norwegians lead to the ceremony with Professor J E Olson of the University of Wisconsin delivering the principal address.
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St. Paul
Minn
Northwest
Henrik Ibsen
Como Parl
Jacob Kjelde
J. E. Olson
University of Wisconsin
Texas Gettysburg Commissioner Named
Special to Daily News reports General Felix H. Robertson of Crawford Texas was appointed to represent Texas on the Gettysburg battlefields commission. The group meets in Washington May 25 to 29 to arrange the fiftieth anniversary celebration. General Louis Wagner of Philadelphia requested the appointment. General K M Van Zandt declined due to his wife's illness.
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Daily News
Austin
Tex
Felix H. Robertson
Crawford
Gettysburg Battlefiee Commission
Washington, D. C
Gettysburg
Louis Wagner
Philadelphia
K. M. van Zandt
Texas
United Confederate Veterans
Sheppard to Address Amarillo Voter Rally
Morris Sheppard will arrive in Amarillo tonight on the Denver line at 10 15 from Fort Worth. He plans a Canyon speech Monday afternoon and a reception for business leaders and citizens in Amarillo before departing for Canyon. A large reception follows his Amarillo address at 8 30 p m with both men and women invited to meet him.
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Lion
Morris Sheppard
Citizens Navy of
Amarillo
United States Senate
Grand Opera House
Denver
Fort Worth
Sheppard
Canyon
Canyon State
Randall County
Solicifor-Sheppard Club
Busness
W. E. Gee
B. Ware
Ray Wheatley
Southern Commercial Secretaries Meet in Houston
The Southern Commercial Secretaries association held the second and final day of its annual convention in Houston Texas on May 18. Members discussed committee reports on city advertising city planning and civic development. Delegates are scheduled to visit the San Jacinto battlefield tomorrow.
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Southern Commercial Secretaries
Houston
Tex
Southern Commercial Secretaries Association
San Jacinto Battlefield
Advertising men descend on Dallas for eighth annual convention
Arriving trains bring hundreds of visitors to Dallas for the eighth annual convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of America. Opening sermons in local churches precede the formal start. Delegates from across the United States and Canada are expected. Governor Colquitt and Mayor Holland will welcome them at the Dallas Opera House as the event runs for a full week.
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Dallas
Tex
Associated Advertising Clubs of America
United States
Canada
Dallas Opera House
Colquitt
Texas
Holland
Miners Vote to Ratify Pact and Return to Work
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on May 18 workers from Anthracite fields voted to ratify the sub committee agreement with coal operators and ordered 170000 men and boys to return to work next Wednesday.
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Wilkes-Barre
World Records Fall at Pacific Coast Olympic Trials
At Stanford Oval on May 18 three world marks were set. Horine of the Olympic Club cleared six feet seven inches in the running high jump, surpassing his own record by seven eighths inch. Ralph Rose of the Olympic Club threw the shot eighty nine feet six and three eighth inches. Forest Smithson, holder of the 110 meter hurdles mark, finished third as Fred Kelly of California won in 15.25 seconds, surpassing Smithson’s best time.
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Associated Press
Stanford University
Cal
Stanford Oval
Horine
Olympic Club
San Francisco
Ralph Rose
Forest Smithson
Fred Kelly
University of California
Smithson
Hope Declared for Am arillo Pioneer H B Sanborn
Sanborn known as the Father of Amarillo is dying from disease complications in Battle Creek Michigan. Telegrams to relatives and friends report his condition worsened after he and his wife left Amarillo for the resort weeks ago. A widely liked figure in Amarillo and the surrounding area, he was involved in numerous enterprises and his absence will be felt in the community.
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H. B. Sanborn
Amarillo
Battle Creek
Michigan
Marillo
Roosevelt Wins in Fifteenth District Convention
Special to Daily Corpus Christi May 18 Roosevelt supporters dominated the Fifteenth Congressional district convention electing delegates to Chicago pledged for Roosevelt. EF C Lasater of Falfurrias was nominated as presidential elector. Webb county’s delegation was the lone contest. Calvi G Brewster and J J Haynes seated as Taft delegates. McDowell of Val Verde, leader of Taft forces, did not attend roll call. Twenty one counties voted Roosevelt delegates. three Taft counties offered no nominations.
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Taft
City
Conention
Roosevelt
Circus Ticket Wagon Robbed in Rock Springs
A circus ticket wagon in Rock Springs Wisconsin was robbed of seventeen hundred dollars on May 18. Authorities believe the Whitney brothers committed the theft and mounted men chased the pair as they fled toward the area I was in pursuit near the scene.
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Associated Press
Rock Springs
Wis
Whitney Brothers
Northwestern grain dealers organize compact for farmers
Minneapolis Minn May 18 at the Farmers Grain Dealers association meeting secretaries from Minnesota South and North Dakota Nebraska Illinois and Iowa completed plans for a compact organization to include about one hundred fifty farmers already in the state association.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Farmers Grain Dealers’ Association
Minnesota
South
North Dakota
Nebraska
Illinois
Iowa
Generally fair Sunday weather outlook
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions on Sunday. Historical data note yesterday's high around 88 and low near 52 with no precipitation indicated.
Weather Forecast For Washington May Showers And Cooler
Washington forecast news item notes show ers and cooler conditions for Sunday across north and west regions with a southward shift Sunday night. Monday is expected to be fair with lighter winds and dry skies in the capital area.
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Washington, D. C
Texas Weather Outlook With Strong West Winds
Texas generally clear and pleasant with very high winds in the western part. No rain expected. Temperatures run 80 to 86 degrees.
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Texas
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