Bitter Berlin editorial on U.S. aims in Mexico and Huerta
The Post reprints a bitter anti American editorial arguing the United States seeks to dominate Mexico economically and politically. German papers critique U.S. policy toward Huerta and Diaz, with warnings of a blockade and occupation if Washington persists.
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Berlin
The
Post
Germany
United States
Diaz
Madero
Mexico
Cologne
Lokal Anzeiger
Deutsche Tage Zeitung
Wilson
Tageliche Rundschau
Huerta
Frankfurter Zeitung
Washington
Barron Seeks Reelection as District Clerk
The Eagle announces J. W. Barron's candidacy for reelection as district clerk in the Democratic primary. He is a long-time resident with forty years in the county and an unblemished record, praised for faithful service and a business-like administration.
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J. W. Barron
Ull
Barron
Bryan
Apr 21 Jonah for Vera Cruz historical note
On April 21, Vera Cruz marks pivotal events from 1519 with Cortez and Montezuma to the Texas battle at San Jacinto in 1836. The piece recalls Vera Cruz as Mexico’s chief port, its connections, harbor improvements, and a turbulent history including pirate raids and prisons like San Juan de Ulloa.
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Vera Cruz
Cortez
West Indies
Mexico
Montezuma
San Jacinto
Villa Rica de la
San Juan de Ulloa
New Spain
City Adds New Street Sweeper For Main Street
The city received a new street sweeper ordered by the council. Trial run on Main Street revealed minor assembly delays and a need to sprinkle dry streets to prevent dust. Brooms are thin wooden, reversible, and an extra broom arrived with the machine.
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Main Street
Minstrel Show Draws Large Crowd at Wellborn Event
A Wellborn high school minstrel on April 18 drew a large audience and netted 55 dollars. It was billed as a first for the town with lively songs and jokes. The show moves to Millican on May 2 with a baseball game Wellborn versus Millican in the afternoon.
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Wellborn High School
Wellborn
Millican
Ing and Barnes Buy Salley Garage in Bryan
E A Barnes of Kansas City and J A Ing formerly of Austin have purchased the Salley garage from E M Salley and opened for business as Ing and Barnes garage. They will operate at the Platek building on West Anderson street and seek to build a reputation on quality work inviting all automobile owners to try them.
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E. A. Barnes
Kansas City
J. A. Ing
Austin
Salley
E. M. Salley
Barnes
Bryan
West Anderson Street
Funds sought to repair Alamo as admission fees rise
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas propose charging 25 cents for men and 10 cents for children to enter the Alamo to fund maintenance. The executive committee and twenty third convention authorized the move to cover repairs including roof work in the dark room arches. Judge Webb will review deed provisions before finalizing legality.
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San Antonio
Tex
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Alamo
J. E. Webb
Texas
Rex the Editor's Faithful Dog Obituary
William M. Hyde, editor of the Port Washington News, publishes a heartfelt obituary for his dog Rex. The Thoroughbred pointer shared thirteen years of companionship, field and woodland adventures, and a loyal bond, ending when he waited to greet his master at home.
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William M. Hyde
Port Washington
N. Y
Rex
Old Dog Crafty Remembers a Jail Visit
In verse by John Mansfield a speaker recalls Crafty the dog, who wagged his tail when the author returned from jail. The memory contrasts with his relatives’ prim fashion and quiet respect, leaving the narrator moved and near tears.
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Crafty
John Mansfield
Death of Hearne Resident Mack Hardy Reported
A message today confirms the death of Mack Hardy of Hearne at his home at 10 this morning after several weeks of illness. He was a relative of Mrs. T. C. Nunn and well known in the city with many friends who mourn his loss.
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Mack Hardy
Hearne
Hardy
T. C. Nunn
A M College Cadets Volunteer for War
A M College cadets show patriotism and fear to go. A volunteer list for military service has opened with nearly two hundred signatures. Most volunteers are under age and would need parental consent. Volunteers from the military college would likely be pushed to the front in case of hostilities.
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A. & M. College
Texas Businessman Injured After Elevator Shaft Fall
Aaron Mendlovitz of Lockhart, brother of J L Menlovitz, fell three stories in a New York City elevator shaft this week. He sustained serious internal injuries and others fear he may die. Mendlovitz owned six Texas business houses and was well known locally.
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Aaron Mendlovitz
Lockhart
J. L. Menlovitz
New York City
Menlovits
Mendlevitz
Texas
University boys are patriotic in Texas march to Governor
In Austin on April 24, about 300 University of Texas students paraded to the Governor's mansion led by a band and displaying the flag. They offered to join the Texas National Guard if war with Mexico occurred and will form at least three infantry companies at a meeting tomorrow.
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Austin
Tex
University of Texas
Texas National Guard
Mexico
Pottery Plant Planned for Dallas Spurs Jobs Hope
Texas industrial notes report a large pottery concern preparing to establish a plant in Dallas with an estimated $40 000 building cost and 125 workers. Fort Worth reports daily arrivals of cross ties for double tracking the interurban to Dallas and orders for about twenty extra city service cars. Burleson forms a Commercial Club with Glenn Martin as secretary. About thirty Texas commercial groups have formed since January.
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Dallas
Fort Worth
Burleson
Glenn Martin
Texas
El Paso Electric Railway Orders Six New Cars
El Paso Electric Railway Company places order with St. Louis Car Company for six passenger cars to handle increasing car service. San Benito lands corn husking and shelling plant, with preparations complete for construction and a strong domestic corn season anticipated boosting local business.
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el Paso
St. Louis Car Company
el Paso Electric Railway Company
San Benito
Colonization Plans High as Dutch Settlers Await Arrival at Nona
Beaumont reports that the Nona Mills Company has arranged for a large land tract near Nona to be settled by Dutch farmers. The thrifty newcomers are expected to arrive daily and are seen as a valuable addition to local citizenship.
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Beaumont
Nona Mills Company
Nona
Holland
Judge Nelson Phillips to Speak at Bryan Baptist Academy
Associate justice Nelson Phillips of the State Supreme Court accepts Bryan Baptist Academy’s invitation to give the commencement address. In a letter to W C Davis he pledges to attend and expresses appreciation for the invitation despite court duties.
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Nelson Phillips
State Supreme Court
Bryan Baptist Academy
Phillips
Davis
W. C. Davis
Bryan
Texas
Baby Found Happy Home with Steep Hollow Couple
The infant left on the Sanders home gallery has been adopted by Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Jones of Steep Hollow. The Sanders cared for the child and are pleased it now has a loving Christian home and guardianship.
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J. B. Sanders
R. L. Jones
Steep Hollow
Mrs. Sanders
O'Shaughnessy Safe At Vera Cruz
The American Charge d Affaires Nelson O'Shaughnessy Consul General Shanklin and staff arrived at Vera Cruz from Mexico City last night. A train transfer occurred with flags of truce amid reports Huerta would bar further departures. O'Shaughnessy will board the Minnesota with no orders to return to Washington.
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Washington
City of Mexico
Nelson O'Shaughnessy
Shanklin
Vera Cruz
Fletcher
Navy Department
O'Shaughnessy
Hughes
P. Tood
Maas
City of
Mexico
Burnside
Rowan
Parker
McKenna
Corona
Huerta
Mr. O'Shaughnessy
Minnesota
A Decade of American Trade With Panama
Washington reports that U S exports to Panama and the Canal Zone totaled 179 million dollars in ten years while Panama’s shipments to the United States reached 24 million. Growth tied to canal construction shows exports rising from 2½ million in 1904 to near 25 million by 1912, with cement steel and dynamite among top items.
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Panama
United States
Republic
Washington
Republic of Panama
Canal Zone
Panama Canal
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Isthmian Republic
Canal One
Convicts Transferred to Huntsville Penitentiary
Officer M. E. Bailey left today with prisoners T Sanchez and Ed Deere for the State penitentiary at Huntsville. Sanchez, a Mexican, was convicted of manslaughter and given two years. Deere, a Black man, convicted of murder with a life sentence. Bailey was appointed to transport the prisoners by the State transport agent.
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M. E. Bailey
T Sanchez
Ed Deere
Huntsville
Sanchez
Deere
R. P. Mc
US Could Finance War With Mexico Without Strain
Washington reports that the United States could fund a war with Mexico with little impact on finances. Treasury officials say no new war bonds are planned though Panama bonds totaling $240.57 million could be sold to reimburse canal costs. Of $275.20 million Panama bonds authorized, $134.63 million have been issued. The remaining balance could be issued at the President and Secretary McAdoo’s discretion.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Treasury
Panama
Panama Canal
McAdoo
Carnegie Medal Awarded to Townsell for Heroic Rescue
In Waco Texas on April 23 14 year old Nel Townsell received a Carnegie hero medal from the Carnegie fund for saving 4 year old Emma A Seale from being run over by a car. Townsell also received $2000 to aid his education.
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Waco
Tex
Nel Townsell
Carnegie Fund
Townsell
Emma A. Seale
All Have Their Dreams A Poem by Frank L Stanton
A fragment from a poem by Frank L Stanton published in the Atlanta Constitution. The speaker laments loneliness and longing, dreaming of a beloved, comparing dreams of wealth and distant stars with the tenderness of a dear hand and a kiss that would revive him.
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Delvers
Earth
Frank L. Stanton
Atlanta
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