Gunboats Not to Coal at Mexican Ports
In Washington on April 2 the torpedo boat destroyers Preble and Merry slipped from San Diego and were ordered to intercept the gunboat Yorktown or compel her to coal at Mexican ports. The move followed advisories on conditions in Mexico and aims to keep American gunboats from port calls deemed inadvisable.
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Amocten Rem
Washington
Preble
Merry
San Diego
Cal
Yorktown
Mexico
Taft Criticizes Roosevelt in Mass Speech
President Taft delivered his second opening address in Moston, Mass, March 1924 style, attacking Roosevelt over misquotes in speeches. He said he does not mistrust the people and urged respect for the nation, asserting others distort the record.
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Moston
Mass
Aft
Faunton
Ote
Colinopevelt
Roosevelt
United States
FEMFUL CYCLONE Strikes towns injuring and destroying
News from Texas on April 29 reports a tornado damaging New Wren and nearby areas. Several houses barns and stores were destroyed. two churches and the railroad station suffered damage. Witnesses said many were seriously hurt including Mireket Weth and a child. two residents died. Local banks and homes were wrecked.
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Torna
Tatum
Fredkiog
Mireket
Cleburne
Texan
Che
Marconi testifies as Carpathia wire messages loom
Washington observer reports Hugo Marconi, famed wireless inventor, appearing before a senate investigating panel for the third time to explain signals sent from the Carpathia. Engineer Samimis of American Marconi details why messages were relayed to operators to secure prospective stories about the wreck.
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Washington
Titanie
Huguelmo Marconi
Jeages
Rogland
M. Samimis
Cit
American Marconi Company
Cottam
New York
Neil Thir
Die Fanter
Shipping papers to United States from Mexico reported urgent
Laredo Texas April 7 An unnamed report states that American consuls in Mexico are sending records to the United States to prevent destruction by rebels. The note mentions papers and shipments amid unsettled border conditions. Specific details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Prean
Laredo
Texas
Mexico
United
States
Waxahachie Trial On Wife Murder Charged Case Delayed
An April 23 Waxahachie case on wife murder proceeds with many witnesses present. A change of venue is expected and the defense seeks a continuation.
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Ity Ammociatnd Press
Waxahachie
Texas
Empres
Murer
Titanic Victims Enter Port Late Tuesday Morning
A wireless message from Captain Gardesa aboard the Mackay Bennett reports the Titanic victims will be landed tomorrow after weather delays. The ship will enter port at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning.
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Presa Malitex
S. 8
Gardesa
Mackay-Bennett
Mississippi River Flood Rise Reported Near Torres
New Orleans April 28 reports say the return of waters in the lower Mississippi flows through Red River at Torres causing rising water along the river and rapid increases south of Torres. The situation threatens surrounding areas with rising flood conditions and possible coving.
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New Orleans
Missia
Red River
French aviator Vedrience reported fatally hurt near Paris
Paris April 29. Julen Vedrience, France’s leading aviator, was probably fatally injured in a crash near Paris this morning. Authorities say he suffered a severe fall but details remain unclear. The accident occurred amid ongoing aviation demonstrations drawing crowds.
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Irene
Paris
Julen Vedrience
France
Man Shot and Killed in Texas by Police
A man identified as Labeaux was shot and mortally wounded today by Policeman Frank Wil tains after an alleged shooting at a woman. The incident occurred in Texas amid political tension as New Hampshire Republicans prepare for state conventions to choose delegates to Chicago.
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Prom
Pano
Texas
Labonur
Frank Wiltains
Labeaux
New Hampanite
Concord
New Hampshire
Chiaga
Ain Ei Wate
Okie” Seunior Galnary Daily Denn
Tatt
Fie
Kary
Academy Boys Win Debate at A M College Event
The debate between high schools and academies at A M College Saturday night tackled whether trades unions promote the best interests of the people. The negative side, represented by Morrison Haker of Allen Academy and F A Goodsoe of Wedemeyer Academy, defeated Jenny Belton and Douglass Davis J with Robert Cluck of McGregor in attendance.
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M. College
Morrison Haker
Allen Academy
F. A. Goodsoe
Wedemeyer Acad
Jenny
Belton
Douglass Davis J
Robert Cluck
McGregor’ Ih
Harvester Company Sought to be Dismissed in DOJ Suit
Justice Department seeks dissolution of the International Harvester Company under antitrust law. A court in Minneapolis is to hear the case tomorrow, marking the culmination of a long investigation into the firm’s practices.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Internations Marvester Company
Apolin
Department of Justice
Triangular Track Meet At Kyle Field In State Racing
A triangular track meet is planned for Kyle Field at A and Mt Colleen to occur tomorrow afternoon. Teams from Avatin College of Bhers, Naylor University of Waco, and Austin College are listed with names and numbers, competing for a state title.
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Kyle Field
A. & Mt. Colleen
Smorrow
Avatin College of
Bhers
Naylor Universty
Waco
Jess
A, & UM Rill
Contentanta
Austin College
Twursall
Ttaete
Abrupt Bid Sells Handheld Item at Regular Price
A fragmented note describes a handheld item listed at a regular price of 7500. The text is unclear but implies a sale or listing with a style tag. No clear buyer or seller identified.
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Connerville
Pheaton
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Mexican
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Tomor
Baylor, Austin College
Bell Bros
Thee
Sanders Bros
Ite
Sie Vane
Jaoon Wandron
Allen
Mylng Um
Flrat State Bank
Carroad
Texarkana
Mra
Perry Davin
Otro
Wiley
Pouuke
Imargoa
Carpaths
Conmuin
Tam
Mississippi
Avator
Cademy
Unione
International Harvester Company
TRAGK
Chase and
Sanborn’ S
White Crest
A. K. Hawkes Co
Ovieutous
Gale Vert Optician
Smith Ding
Moon Bros. Light Surry
Bryan
Eric Wn
Dallas
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