Huerta Empties Mexico City Penitentiary for Army
Nine hundred prisoners freed from the Mexico City penitentiary are drafted into Huerta's army as conscription widens in the capital. Wounded Federals fill Tampico hospital space while insurgent gains and rebel activity near Torreon and Agua Caliente are reported. Foreign objections loom as officials anticipate notes on arms embargo while Zapata forces operate near Cuernavaca.
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Mexico City
Tampico
Dy United Press
Austen City
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Prion
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Huoria
Rojaras
Bryan
St. Avertas
Aguna Calientes
Piedrag Negras
Torreon
Cuernavaca
Zap Hlntas
Big Gusher Struck Today Near Unla-Town Farm Farm
A large oil well on Perry R. Smith’s farm near Unla-town struck a gas gusher, heard for miles. Experts estimate seven million cubic feet daily from a well located two miles from the VanOratalo field, stirring excitement over new production prospects.
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Hidgwiy
Pio
Maron
Perry R. Smith
Unla-town
Sven Oulilion
Vt 4A
VanOratalo
Weather Pair Forecast Teases Rising Temperatures Tonight and Saturday
A weather brief notes a two day outlook with rising temperatures tonight and Saturday. Skies stay partly sunny, with highs edging into the 70s and overnight lows in the 50s. No significant precipitation expected. Wind shifts from westerly to southerly directions later.
Hill's Eyes Poor Can't Go South
Carmen Hill star pitcher of the High School baseball team cannot go South for a tryout with the Philadelphia National league. Wearing glasses bars him from a tryout with big leaguers. Telegrams from the Phillies camp in Wilmington, NC confirm glasses prevent selection. The decision, though discouraging to Hill's supporters, leaves the high school team to benefit next year with his absence.
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Philadelphe Nationala
Kincaid
Walter Elie
Corry Boy
Doom
Philies
Wilmington
N. C
Hill
Corry
Surety Company Official to Confer on Concord Street School Bond
Me Cartwright of the Southern Surety Company arrives to confer with Lowry Education St Ream administrator and bonding company reps on a 2500 unsettled deficit for the new school building. If the contract penalty clause is invoked within 60 days, potential liability could exceed five thousand dollars. School board action remains unclear.
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Southern Surety Company
New Concord Street
Lowy of Education
St. Ream
Anil
Spring Creek Man Killed In Wagon Accident Near Rast Branch
David Tubbs a well known resident of Rast Branch was killed when a heavy load on his wagon caused the forward sled to drop and the team to run away. He was 60, survived by a wife and daughter. The accident occurred about ten o'clock as he loaded household goods for a move to Spartatsburg. Dr. Paige arrived quickly but Tubbs died instantly from a broken neck and injuries as the horses trampled him. The community notes ongoing sugar making preparations with local farmers tapping trees and purchasing equipment for a promising season.
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Wall
Rast
Fhix
Lawn
MX Tubbs
Cobbs Cormera
Spartatsburg
Te Roid
Tobbs
Neleh Bors
Tubbs
Paige
Spring Creek
James Culver
Concord
Wilams Brothers
Eiton Crosseut
Wayne
Percy Schrambling
James Hall
Columbus
J. Q. Titch
Aged Man Escapes Serious Burns After Night Stove Fire
William Franklin, father of Mrs Kisele Heatley of East Plane street, nearly died when his night clothes ignited from a newly lit stove. He fled to the porch where he fought the flames with his hands until his daughters awoke and helped. He suffered burns to both ends but was improving. rug and furnishings were damaged.
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William Franklin
Kisele Heatley
East Planeint
Mr. Franklin
Forty Three Vessels Lost in Hurricane
In Melilla Morocco on March 13 a hurricane swept the North African coast destroying forty three vessels. Five steamers known sunk, the rest small and large sailing craft. No confirmed loss of life. The hurricane, now abated, caused terrible damage along the northern coast.
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Tatted Press
Melilla
Morocco
North African
Bandit Holds Off Posse After Railroad Hold Up
A lone Mexican bandit, from a four-man gang, held up a Chicago and Northwestern train at five this morning. Art Fisher, a railroad carpenter from Pokin, was killed during the holdup. Two gang members were wounded and jailed. the remaining bandit in a cornfield near Veora held off a pursuing posse with bloodhounds being brought in.
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United Press
Veora
Chicago and Northwestern
Mantus
Art Fisher
Pokin
Jull
Laalie Byera
Gambling machines debate stirs city commission vote
Citizens report recent operation of gambling machines in town as debate grows over city stance. At least two commissioners face questions as talks continue about a public expression of opinion before an upcoming election. Community groups urge action against illicit devices, while supporters call for regulation. The issue draws neighbors from Corry and nearby cities as officials weigh paths forward.
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Nestia
Citizend
Riy
Corry
Board Bill Jumpers Again Escape Arrests In Town
Report describes multiple debt cases involving board bill jumpers from Imperial to town. A young man was pursued for a debt of $13 to a boarding house keeper on East Main Street. Local merchants note a rising pattern of similar evasions and consider stronger measures.
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Imperial
Harry Totes
Boarins
Hilk Jung Ui
Bayer
Lowi
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