Huerta Consent to Step Down and Mediation Nearing
Diplomatic dispatches from Mexico City say Huerta’s withdrawal is possible but delayed for dignified abdication. In Washington, Secretary Bryan canceled a speaking appearance as mediation prospects brighten and talks about a Provisional President unfold with Carranza and Zapatistas invited.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico City
Huerta
Bryan
Niagara Falls
Ont
Zapatistas
United States
Toronto
Beating the boll weevil to it near San Antonio
A planned June field experiment near San Antonio aims to harvest cotton at 50 to 60 percent maturity then accelerate maturation by dipping bolls in a chemical. The process seeks to outpace boll weevil damage and produce marketable cotton in June. John R. Carrington oversees local plans for a Philadelphia group conducting the test.
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rBy Associated Press
San Antonio
Tex
John RB. Carrington
Chamber of Commerce
Philadelphia
Constitutionalists halt links to Guadalajara siege
Mazatlan reports the constitutionalists cut all communication between Mexico City and Guadalajara yesterday, marking their first success in the siege of Guadalajara.
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Mazatlan
Mexico
Mexico City
Guadalajara
First Condition Cotton Report Shows 74.3 Percent Normal
The U S Department of Agriculture reports the May 28 cotton crop at 74.3 percent of normal, below last year’s 79.1 percent. States listed with varied conditions include North Carolina 76 and California 100. Upcoming release dates outline July 1 acreage, July 31 and Aug 31 conditions, and December 10 production estimate.
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Washington
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
Tennessee
Oklahoma
California
Monady
Suspect Neill Campbell Arrested for Carrying a Pistol
Campbell Neill was arrested Saturday by Sheriff Conlee and jailed on a charge of carrying a pistol. A gun was seized in an Italian store in Greer's Bend after a complaint by the store proprietor. Campbell was arrested in Navasota.
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Neill Campbell
Conlee
Campbell
Greer’s Bend
Navasota
Suffragettes Torch Historic English Church and Mansion
In Henley on June 1 the suffragettes arson squad set fire to St Mary’s Church built in 1538, leaving priceless treasures at risk and a placard pleaded Stop persecuting women. In Windsor a mansion once home to the Duchess of Sutherland was burned the same day by the same group.
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Associated Press
Henley
England
St. Mary's Church
Windsor
Silo Primer Reprint Issued by Sunset Central Lines
The Sunset Central Lines reissued the Silo Primer by Prof. H. L. McKnight, former assistant professor of agriculture at A. & M. College. It details construction filling cutting curing ensilage and remedies for defects. Copies available through agents along the Sunset Central Lines on request.
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Sunset-Central Lines
H. L. McKnight
A. & M. College
Sunset Central
Reasons Given Why Men Default
An Associated Press report from New York on June 1 states a large insurance company estimates national 1913 deductions at 40 million dollars. The principal causes cited are insufficient salaries and domestic extravagance.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Sunset Central Lines Offer Prizes to Farmers
The Southern Pacific Sunset Central Lines announce a new farm aid program. Through its industrial department the line will award prizes to farmers with top records in cotton and corn production across Texas and Louisiana. Prizes will also go to boys or girls with best records under the cotton and corn clubs.
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Texas
Louisiana
Empress of Ireland Disaster Stuns the St Lawrence
In a fog bound collision on the St Lawrence near Rimouski the liner Empress of Ireland sank after being rammed by the collier Storstadt. About 1 487 aboard with 676 to 1100 dead. 339 saved including 333 from lifeboats. Notable missing include Sir Henry Seton Carr and 120 Salvation Army delegates.
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St. Lawrence River
Here
Rimouski
Quebec
Storstadt
Eureka
Lady Evelyn
St. Lawrence Bay
Sir Henry Seton Carr
Sir Henry Irving
Salvation Army
Empress Sinks After Boiler Explosion at Rimouski
The Empress lies submerged after a boiler explosion near Rimouski Quebec on May 29. Passengers slept through the collision and awoke as water flooded staterooms. J W Longley vanished with the ship but swam free. Captain Kendall jumped to safety as the collier stayed afloat with a shattered bow.
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Rimouski
Quebec
J. W. Longley
Kendall
River disaster toll rises in Rimouski event
Associated Press reports from Rimouski Quebec on May 20 that by 2 PM the death toll from the disaster reached over one thousand with ongoing rescue efforts and inquiries into cause.
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Bauch
Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Rimouski
Quebec
Bulle
Correction on Houston and Texas Central train schedule
The Sagle corrects a report on Saturday schedule changes. The southbound regular train time shifted from 2 19 p m to 1 35 p m while the northbound Owl arrival in Bryan was moved from 2 19 a m to 2 30 a m.
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Houston & Texas Central Railroad
Sagle
Bryan
Piano for Sale by Leyhe Piano Co Houston Texas
Useful upright piano factory sample with stool and seat sold at sacrifice. Bryan area listing offers a low price and reasonable terms. Write to Leyhe Piano Company Houston Texas for details.
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Bryan & Splendid
Leyhe Piano Company
Houston
Texas
German Liners Land Munitions for Huerta
Washington May 28 reports say two German liners delivered munitions of war for Huerta at Puerto Mexico. A large Japanese consignment is due at Manzanillo or Salina Cruz, with the cruiser Idzumo seen heading toward Mazatlan to escort the merchantman. The White House noted favorable signals toward a Mexico pacification agreement, while Carranza delegates renew mediation talks with Secretary Bryan. Mediation plans include joint talks for both sides to draft protocols.
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Associated Press
Washington
Niagara Falls
John Lind
C. A. Douglas
Bryan
Carranza
Huerta
Puerto Mexico
Japan
Manzanillo
Salina Cruz
Idzumo
Mazatlan
White House
Mexico
Ont
Prize rules for farm contest across Texas and Louisiana
The notice details prizes for corn and cotton fields of at least ten acres with top producers and best cultivation methods. Prizes include thoroughbred animals and heifers for top corn and cotton performers. The contest is overseen by W F Proctor and Mason Snowden with county and federal farm supervisors, limited to Sunset-Central Line territory in Texas and Louisiana.
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Jersey
Guernsey
Federal Department of Agriculture
W. F. Proctor
Federal
Department of Agriculture
State of
Texas
Mason Snowden
Department
Mpete
British Ambassador comment on foreign burdens
In May 19 notes, the envoy Carranza commented on foreign burdens and field definitions. The record reflects discussions about subjects and obligations for foreigners in the host country.
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Univst Om
Carranza
Arrests After Rat Row Knife Fight Stirs Sheriff Action
Lonzy Moore and two others were jailed by Sheriff Con Lee after a drunken clash on Rat Row left all three wounded. Moore suffered a side wound. one assailant’s knife blade broke, preventing a serious injury. Jones faces July county court trial on aggravated assault charges.
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Lonzy Moore
Conlee
Moore
Jones
Henry Jones
FIRST OF THE SEASON EXCURSION TO GALVESTON
Popular excursion to Galveston via 1. and G. N. advertised for Saturday June 6. Special low rate tickets on sale June 6 and for trains arriving in Galveston the morning of June 8 with return limit to leave west on Monday June 8. See 1. and G. N. ticket agent for fur particulars.
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Galveston
G. N
Beaumont Minister Shot and Killed in Trade Dispute
Associated Press reports Rev. C. J. Tatum was killed this morning in a Beaumont machine shop during an alleged argument over a trade. G. V. Colley was arrested. Colley had a pistol when arrested and another on his side.
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pRwv Associated Press
Beaumont
Tex
C. J. Tatum
G. V. Colley
Colley
McAdoo family to spend summer at Mattapoisett home
Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs McAdoo are expected to return to Washington today and will stay briefly at their Massachusetts avenue residence before moving to a summer home in Mattapoisette, Massachusetts. The Hamlin residence is also noted as a summer home for the same period.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Massachusetts Avenue
Mattapoisette
Mass
Hamlin
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