Refutes Early Croakers on Panhandle Farming Optimism
Stinnette recalls a 1884 journey from Clarendon to Mobeetie and Tascosa. He argues the upper plains would become a major agricultural belt, recounting wheat yields near Wichita Falls and the community response to drought. The piece notes settlers, a wheat aid effort, and early Texas Legislature drought relief actions.
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Orr & Satterwhite State Line
Old Clarendon
Mobeetie
Tascosa
Fort Elliott
United States
North
Texas
Hill
Ellis, McLennan
Bell
Williamson
Upper Plains
Wichita Falls
Seymour
Lower Plains
Floya
Hale
Swisher
Panhandle
Col. Norton
Tom Williams
Dallas County
Missouri
Moodite
Tepeateq
J Rarwise
Amarillo
Mikado Ill With Lung Inflammation Amid War Rumors
Emperor Yoshihito of Japan falls ill with lung inflammation and high fever, eight doctors attending. He ascended the throne in 1912, is thirty four, with Crown Prince Hirohito age twelve. Bushfires calm remarks on his leadership record amid U.S. alien land tensions in California.
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Yoshihito
Japan
Hirohito
United States
California
England
China
Russia
Monument unveils Major Butt memorial in Arlington National Cemetery
A memorial to Major Archibald W. Butt military aide to Presidents Roosevelt and Taft, who died in the Titanic disaster, is unveiled in Arlington National Cemetery. The 12 foot structure includes a Latin inscription and hollowed inscriptions describe Butt as devoted brother and loyal friend.
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Washington, D. C
Archibald W. Butt
Roosevelt
Taft
Arlington National Cemiters
Kutta Srothers
Rutt Inself
Washington
Old Fort McPherson
Miles
Panhandle District Formed In Texas Federal Courts
Representative Smith of Texas introduces a bill to create a fifth Federal Judicial District, the Panhandle district, drawn from parts of the Northern and Western districts. Courts would sit at Amarillo Lubbock Abilene San Angelo and Pecos with Waco moved to the Northern district and a new Wichita Falls division added.
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Warhington
D.C
Smith
Texas
Panhandle
Abilene
San Angelo
Pecos
Amarillo
Lubbock
Waco
Wichita Parle
Peage Treaty Ends Eight Months Balkan War
Delegates sign a treaty ending eight months of war among Balkan states against Turkey. Agreement halts hostilities and outlines terms for peace. Formal settlement brings a pause to regional conflict and outlines future relations among the involved nations.
Peace treaty signed ending eight months Balkan war
Preliminary treaty of peace signed by delegates of all Balkan States and Turkey. Sir Edward Grey presided. The only dramatic moment was Montenegro's disappointment at losing its share of spoils. Bulgarians suggested immediate peace without ratification, a proposal that was rejected.
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Associated Press
London
Balkan States
Turkey
Edward Grey
M. — Popovitch
Montenegro
England
Record Breaking Cattle Shipments out of El Paso
From five hundred to seven hundred car loads of cattle are shipped weekly from El Paso with expected growth. A quarantine on Sonora cattle remains due to thr pests. Negotiations for large shipments from other Mexican states are under way.
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EL Paso
Texas
Sonora
Direct Election of Senators Approved by Bryan
Secretary Bryan will sign the formal announcement of the seventeenth amendment at 11 o clock tomorrow, providing for direct election of United States Senators. The move marks the culmination of a long campaign begun 87 years ago.
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Washington, DC
Bryan
United States
Prohibition Wins In Hutchinson County Election
Special to The Nova reports Hutchinson County held its first prohibition election. Prohibition appears to lead by at least 50 votes though official results are not declared. Rumors claim irregular voting by some county officers as election judges and inspectors.
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Plemons
Hutchinson Co
Canadian River
Lieb
Prohibition Cause
Federation Discusses Equal Tariff on Flour and Wheat
Several hundred members of the Millers National Federation met in St. Louis to further consider an equal tariff on flour and wheat. The conference will continue over tomorrow.
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St, Louis, Mo
Millers’ National Federation
St. Louta
Maine Movement Becomes Distinctive Naval Auto Race
A fragmentary report notes a French Grand Prix style automobile race with naval auxiliary rounds. It mentions Jules Guex achieving an average speed exceeding 76 miles per hour, highlighting a remarkable early speed achievement.
Memorial to Maine seamen unveiled in Columbus Circle
A granite monument in Columbus Circle honors Maine sailors lost aboard the battleship Maine. The memorial features a tall pylon, dual ocean figures, and allegorical groups reflecting courage and postwar ideals. Officials from Maine and New York attended, with wreaths laid and a formal unveiling ceremony.
Merz Finishes Amid Fire In 500 Mile Race
Jules Guox in a Peugeot wins the third annual 500 mile race at Indianapolis Speedway with an average speed of 76.59 mph. Two drivers are seriously injured in a tire blowout on Mason, Jack Tower suffers a broken leg and Lee Dunning has multiple injuries. Charles Merz finishes last lap with his car on fire. Fire is extinguished with help from Harry Martin. Spencer Wishart in a Mercer places second, Albert Guyot’s Sunbeam fourth, Knight’s Pillettes Mercedes fifth, Mulford’s Mercedes sixth. Slow race blamed on heat and tire changes.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Jules Guox
Peugeot
Speedway
Jack Tower
Lee Dunning
Charles Mery
Merz
Harry Martin
Spencer Wishart
Mercer
Sunbeam
Albert Guyot
Pillettes
Mercedes
Knight
Mulford
Plan of Action to Be Outlined
The Senate committee on education and labor will meet tomorrow to plan an investigation of the strike conditions at the Paint Creek coal fields in West Virginia. Methods of proceedings will be outlined and a sub committee named to visit the fields and make a personal examination of conditions.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Education and Labor
Paint Creek
West Virginia
Masson Sails Biplane Over Gunboat in Mexican Bay
In Nogales Arizona on May 3 aviator Didier Masson flew a biplane over the gunboat Guerrero in Guaymas Bay. The ship opened fire but Masson stayed aloft at about five thousand feet and dropped no bombs. He made several flights while state troops pressed Federals toward Guaymas as a combined assault with Masson’s aid was anticipated.
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Noglaes
Arizona
Didier Masson
Guerrero
Iuaginous Bay
Masson
Mascon
Guaymas
Gulf
Mac 4On Jn
Monument Unveiled for World Christian Student Federation at Princeton
On campus at Princeton University a monument was unveiled to mark the rise of the World Christian Student Federation. Dr John R Mott presided at the ceremony and the memorial was a gift from Cleveland H Dodge of New York, a former student who helped form the Federation with a small group of students.
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Princeton
N. J
Princeton University
John KR. Mott
Cleveland H. Dodge
New York
Monument Details At Knoxville Narvle Park
The shaft bears inscribed names honoring those commemorated. Two gates sit at each side of the footpaths, formed by four garden houses like classic park gateways. A low wall links the paths, facing the circle. Pylon, houses, and wall are Tennessee marble with a granite base.
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Knoxville
Narvle
Punely
Strange Case Of The Poisoned Banker In Georgia
Macon Georgia May 36 The sinew cave of BK Sanders Walker a young banker estate man died a week after swallowing by accident a bichloride of mercury tablet Doctors say the poison would have damaged kidneys quickly The physicians treated him with stomach removal antidotes and medical skill from doctors across the county Walker’s kidneys failed and his blood became thin with anaemic poison The case raises questions about preventable death and medical treatment in the era.
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Macon
Sirenge Cave
Sanders Walker
Walker
Minnesota plan to suppress vices and gambling resorts
The Wallace Fosseen law enacted by Minnesota legislature took effect. It allows any citizen to start a civil nuisance action to close disorderly resorts for one year, with the state prosecution by any attorney. If upheld, owners face a $5000 penalty and court costs, while enforcers receive a share of fines.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Minesota
la Belne
Cass
Tay
Olves
Senate Judiciary panel to study lobby resolution
Washington May 34 Senator Overman chairing the Judiciary committee said the lobby resolution would be taken up tomorrow by the full committee and the revertization approved last night would go to a five member sub committee. Reed and Cumming appear likely as investigators.
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Washington, D. C
Overman
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Reed
Cum Hing
Judge to rule on libel case amid demand for retraction
In Marquettes Michigan lawyers clash over a libel suit against George A Newett with Ro wsainst accused editor Flannigan. The case hinges on whether a retraction demand was required and if malice can be assumed without one. Roosevelt met veterans at a private home after a long day.
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Anschistedress
Marquetts
Mich
George A. Newett
Libel
Newett
Flannigan
Roosevelt
Geo. “Hiras
Canadian Academy closes for term graduates named
The Canadian Academy at Canadian Texas completes term. Graduates listed include Maude Baird and Aleen Jackson among others. Faculty awards span debating piano and house keeping with multiple named winners. The new girls dormitory contract discussion in Waco with Dr Barton noted. Palmer retires to serve Baptist church duties in Texas.
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Texas
Pd Hoover
Robert Baird
Maude Baird
Myrtle James
Kittie Bea Burnett
Aleen Jackson
Chambers
Ollie Vance
St. Francia
Lee Scott
Lipscomb
Mettie Vance
St. Francis
Dessie Wiggins
Menfota
Burt R. Farmer
Lena Ficke
Nellie Caldwell
Mobeetie
Tex
Kaylor University
Mise Maude Baird
Reryj I . Reynolds
Sone
Waco
New Plan to Catch Rookies Aims at Naval Recruiting
A May 30 report outlines a trek from Park Road to Missisatot River toward the Gulf of Mexico to study navy recruiting efforts. Koehn of the army discusses morning preparation and river stages, with talks on naval training and opportunities for bor and young men. The voyage seeks to showcase training paths and recruitment points before reaching New Orleans.
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al Minn
Koehn
Ile
Sthoe Army
Park
Local Weather Forecast June Outlook Across Regions
Saturday weather mostly fair with details noting 7 a m temperature around 68. Noon reading near 80 with highs and lows listed else where. The Washington forecast mentions West Texas fair weather into Saturday and Sunday with light rainfall expected.
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Washington
Washington, D. C
West Texas
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