Interesting Facts and History About Early Indian Posts
Gen. A C Markley reflects on Texas frontier forts from Fort Worth to El Paso and beyond. He recalls posts such as Fort Griffin Fort Concho Fort Clark Fort Duncan and Fort McIntosh along with camps on the Pecos and nearby trails. He recounts Shafter’s 1875 expedition and harsh marching conditions, buffalo herds overrunning camps, and the shift from frontier to settled West Texas.
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Texas
Forth Worth
Fort Griffin
Fort Griffin, the Eastern Edge of the Great “Llano Estacado
Fort Clark
Rio Grande
Brownsville
San Antonio
Boerne
Fredericksburg
Plains
Camp Stockton
Fort Davis
el Paso
Fort Inge
Uvalde
Brakettsville
Camp Hudson
Devils’ River
Camp Lancaster
Howard Creek
Fort Quitman
California
Ewell
Nueces
Pecos
Frio
Cooper
Graham
Fort Worth
Fort Richardson
Jacksboro
Fort Belknap
Seymour
Moocha Kay
Pecha Kay
Fort Chadbourne
Nolan County
Kickapoo
Lipan
Fort McKavett
Menard County
Fort Concho
San Angelo
Brackettville
Fort Duncan
Eagle Pass
Fort McIntosh
Laredo
Fort Brown
Point Isabel
Brazos Santiago
Gulf Coast
Mexico
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Kansas
Rocky Mountains
West Texas
Wichita Falls
Shafter
General Shafter
Cuba
U. S
Fort Sill
Santanta
Big Tree
McComb
New Mexico
R. 8
Mackenzie
Todays Anniversaries April 7 1613 1898 1914
April 7 marks anniversaries across history. Gerard Dow born 1613 in Leyden. P T Barnum died 1891 born Bethel Conn. Milwaukee fire 1845. Victoria Empress bill 1876. Klapka born 1820 Temesvar died 1892. Margaret Mather died 1898 Charleston WV born near Montreal. Illinois women voted locally in 1914.
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Gerard Dow
Leyden
Beer
Marietta
Ohio
George Klapka
Temesvar
Milwaukee
Victoria
India
House of Lords
P. T. Barnum
Bridgeport, Conn
Bethel, Conn
Margaret Mather
Charleston
W. Va
Montreal
Visitors andEvents Rolled Through Laredo Society
Mr James R Kirkpatrick of New York arrived for a two week visit to his mother Mrs Rosario Kirkpatrick Generals Mention. Mrs Clara Mackin and two grandsons returned from Houston. Mrs E H Burr of Las Flores visits. Mr Louis Beyette and two daughters expected home from Aransas Pass. Ms Van Watts left for San Antonio. Mrs E J Foster to return Sunday. Mr and Mrs Rice guests of their daughter Mrs J A Burnett leaving for Fort Worth. Mr Raymond C Winters of New York visiting. Mr W C Burr and Mr A R Vidauri go to Eagle Pass by auto. Mr and Mrs A R Walker returned from Norwich Ontario after death in family. Sara de la Garza baptized at San Agustin. Rehearsals announced for Florodora Sextette and May Time at Elks Hall and Red Men’s Hall. Ada Weindahl to tour Europe starting June. Miss Mildred McKnight farewelled at International Institute before heading to Hebbronville. Reception praised by Spanish speaking classes. Christ Church Sunday School children enjoyed a Easter egg hunt at Loma Vista Park.
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Miss McKnight
Mildred McKnight
The
International Institute
Hebbronville
Webb County
Red Cross
B. Juarez
J. H. Davis
Miss W McKnight
Laredo
Pleasant Postnoon Social With Bridge and Ice Cream
A pleasant afternoon with strawberry ice cream and swings, hosted by Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Cook and others, drew grown visitors and children. Tuesday Bridge Club gathering hosted by Mrs. A. R. Vidanri featured spring decor, bridge games, club and guest prizes, and a two course luncheon.
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C. W. Cook
Martha Anderson
Marjorie Fish
Tuesday Bridge Club
A. R. Vidanri
Albert Martin
Higgins
Inez Still
Madames
Barlow
A. Martin
Buenz
Cluck
Hamilton
J. M. Martin
Johnston
Shiner
R. L. Muller
Mesdames Higgins
Jefferies
Witting
Daiches
Mally
Shelby
Inez Hill
Personal note on Cotter plans to move to Laredo
Mr J Ed Cotter of Port Aransas arrived in the city yesterday and expects to make Laredo his future home.
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J. Ed Cotter
Port Aransas
City
Laredo
Settlement of Liability in Teller Bond Case
American Surety Company through local agent Judge A Winslow paid Merchants State Bank & Trust Co five thousand dollars in full of its liability on the bond of Alvaro Pesia the alleged defaulting teller. Pesia is prisoner in Nuevo Laredo Mexico awaiting extradition proceedings instituted by the State of Texas.
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American Surety Company
Judge A. Winslow
Merchants State Bank &Trust Co
Alvaro Pesia
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Texas
Triflers at Strand features policeman hero on screen
Universal photo drama The Triflers shows David Butler as a motorcycle cop who wins the girl Edith Roberts in a tale that debunks the idea that no one loves a policeman. The film plays at the Strand Theatre tomorrow amid local fanfare.
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Strand
Universal
Strand Theatre
David Butler
Edith Roberts
First Car of Yellow Bermuda Onions Reaches Laredo
The first car of yellow Bermuda onions over the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Railway, shipped from the Alexander farm at Islitus, arrived in Laredo this afternoon and will depart tonight.
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Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
French Advance on Rhine Occupies Homburg and Iramburg
Associated Press dispatch from Metz and Frankfurt reports French forces on the right bank of the Rhine continuing their push and occupying Homburg nine miles north of Frankfort. The Iramburg occupation virtually completes the plan with no significant incidents. London notes Britain is unlikely to join the French action and feels awkward amid Allied dissent.
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Associated Press
Metz
Rhine
Homburg
Frankfort
Iramburg
Great Britain to Await French Move Response
London on April 7 reports Britain will withhold attitude toward the French move in Germany until the supreme council meeting of premiers and ambassadors on Thursday.
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London
Great Britain
Germany
Supreme Council
Munich Plot Aimed to Make Ludendorff Dictator
Report from Berlin says authorities uncovered a major military conspiracy in Munich aiming to install General Ludendorff as Bavaria’s dictator. The plot sought to crown Heim of the Bavarian separatists as civil and economic dictator.
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Erlin
Berlin
Munich
Ludendorff
Bavaria
Heim
Dickens' grandniece Ava Gerald arrives in New York
Miss M. G. Fitzgerald known on stage as Ava Gerald landed in New York aboard the Baltic from England. The coloratura soprano, famed in England, is to marry John Clark, a singer currently performing in the United States. She is a grandniece of Charles Dickens.
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M. G. Fitzgerald
Ava Gerald
New York
England
John Clark
United States
Miss Fitzgerald
Charles Dickens
Engineers and firemen join unauthorized switchmen strike
By Associated Press Chicago April 7 representatives of 8500 members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen voted to join the unauthorized switchmen strike. Strike leaders and railroad officials warn that a larger strike could halt freight traffic in the Chicago district.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Bills Move to Bar Socialists From New York Politics
Albany April 7 two bills aiming to bar the Socialist Party of America from participation in New York state politics faced action in the legislature today as part of the assembly committee recommendations.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Assembly Committee
Socialist Party of America
New York State
Socialists Plan Campaign for Court of Public Opinion
New York April 7 and it is announced that plans for a state wide campaign to have the court of public opinion voice its opinion as to the ousted New York socialist assemblymen will be formed at a meeting here tonight.
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Nw York
Court of Public Opinion
New York
Socialist
Carranza Opposes Monroe Doctrine in Interview
General Carranza told a Buenos Aires newspaper that Latin American nations should form a united solidarity to replace the Monroe Doctrine as their protective policy. He argued the old doctrine is inefficient to shield the weak nations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Carranza
Buenos Aires
Denekine Arrives Aboard British Warship in Constantinople
General Denekine a former anti Bolshevik commander in southern Russia reached Constantinople today aboard a British warship. He is said to be in danger amid high tensions among Russian officers. The shooting of Gen Romanovsky his former chief of staff occurred during their talks.
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Contantinople
Denekine
Russia
Gen. Romanovsky
Allies authorize Greek advance in Asia Minor near Smyrna
Athens April 7 The supreme military council of the allies has authorized Greek troops to advance in Asia Minor in anticipation of a possible assault by Mustafa Kemal and they occupy a strategic position east of Smyrna.
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Athens
Supreme Military Council of
Allies
Asia Minor
Mustapha Kemal
Smyrna
Big Four Won Out In New York Primaries
New York state un instructed delegation to the Republican national convention backed Johnson ally Hiram Johnson in Tuesday's primaries. Former State Senator William Bennett opposed the Johnson pledge as the Big Four prevailed in the contest.
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Associated Press
New York
New York State
William Bennett
Hiram Johnson
No More Overtime Ends May 1 in Cleveland
Cleveland officials announce systematic overtime work will stop after May 1. The Cleveland Building Trades Council says emergencies exempt. eight hours remains a wage basis, but nine to ten hour days have eroded the purpose of safeguarding recreation and family life.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Cleveland Building Trades Council
Chas. Smith
Heated Talk at Boll Worm Hearing Over Quarantine
In Washington on April 7 the horticultural board heard proposals for a federal quarantine against the pink boll worm in Texas and Louisiana. Chairman Marlett and Texas delegates clashed over non cotton zones and duties of border residents. Texas sought permission to plant cotton this year with a vow to abolish cotton there next year if the worm returns. Marlett said a government decision would come in a few days.
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Associated Press
Washington
Horticultural Board
Texas
Louisiana
Marlett
Txas
Mr. Marlett
Unique distinction in St Louis as grandmother and grandchild
In St Louis on April 7 Mrs A R Driskell a city widow stands as the middle link of five living generations. The grandmother Matilda Rose 83 of Mattoon Illinois and her 18 month old granddaughter Sarah Rose Driskell are mentioned with Mrs Driskell herself aged 39.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
A. R. Driskell
Matilda Rose
Mattoon
Tls
Sarah Rose Driskell
Driskell
Origin of Yankee name traced to Chinese labor leader tale
Ted Yi Hsieh, arriving in Chicago, traces Yankee to a Chinese phrase Yang jung via East India, corrupted to Yang Gee meaning you are a young foreigner. He notes Yi means cheerfulness and Hsieh conveys thanks. He represents the Chinese Returned Laborers, 255000 coolies who served with Allies in France.
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Chicago
Yang Jung
East India
Yang Gee
Ted Yi Hsieh
American Federation of Labor
Teh
New
Today’s observances and events across nations and fields
Centenary of General George Klapka birth marked, Wordsworth’s birthday observed, Shiloh battleground reunion today, International Mining Congress opens in Seattle with Western and British Columbia delegates, American Olympic hockey team sails to Antwerp, Canadian federal by elections results awaited for trends.
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George Klapka
England
Fouth
William Wordsworth
Shiloh
Pittsburg Landing
British Columbia
Seattle
International Mining Congress
New York
Antwerp
Canada
Dominion
Clemen ceau improves slightly amid bronchitis concerns
Cairo reported on April 7 that Georges Clemenceau, former French premier, is somewhat better but still very feeble. His heavy breathing continues to cause anxiety for doctors and family watching his condition.
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Cairo
Georges Clemenceau
France
Streetcar Fares Cut as Service Reopens in Toledo
Higher Street car service resumes in Toledo Ohio with passengers paying 7 cents for fares and transfers, down from 6 cents plus 2 cents for transfers. The change reduces rider costs while restoring tram operations.
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Associated Press
Toledo
Ohio
Margin Increases Expected For Johnson Hoover Race
Detroit report notes additional returns may widen the lead for Hiram Johnson on the Republican ticket and Herbert Hoover on the Democratic ticket as more results come in today.
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Detroit
Mich
Hiram Johnson
Herbert Hoover
Save on Meat Drive Prompts Statewide Meat Restrictions
Detroit April 7 Retailers and the federal fair price committee in Michigan unite to push the save on meat campaign. Dealers pledge to limit stocks to cheaper cuts during the designated week to boost the drive statewide.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Federal Fair Price Committee For
Michigan
Great Britain disperses Grand Fleet and return of Sims
April 7 reports say Great Britain dispersed the Grand Fleet while Secretary of War Baker left New York for France. New York welcomed Vice Admiral Sims home from Europe with enthusiasm and ceremony.
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Great Britain
Grand Fleet
Baker
New York
France
Sims
Europe
Names Replace Numbers in Iowa University Quadrangle
Iowa City April 7. Names replace room numbers in the University of Iowa Quadrangle as students label doors with odd names like Dinty Moore for room one and Inn-Road for another section. Co-eds join in with Wimm-Inn over the women’s rest room door.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Dinty Moore
St. M. Inn
Probish-Inn
Frees-Inn
Notice to The Public On Columbia Storage Batteries
Public notice proclaims Columbia Storage Batteries offer low costs and a positive guarantee. It promises recharge and repair services plus quick courteous care for all customers. The ad asserts the business will remain and welcomes continued patronage.
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Columbia
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U.S. Army
Catfish Creek
Cafion Blanco
Brazos
North Fork
Middle Fork
Double Mountain Fork
Great Plains
Casa Amarilla
Pecos River
Rio Azul
Three Rivers
Thaddeus Jones
Big Springs
Illinois
Mrs. Violet S
Eri. H. Sauvignet
W. W. MacGregor
J. A. Wilson
W. M. A. of the Baptist Church
Ince
A. J. Landrum
J. M. Sallee
James R. Kirkpatrick
Rosario Kirkpatrick
Clara Mackin
Houston
H. Burr of
Las Flores
Louis Beyette
Aransas Pass
Mr. Beyette
Paler
van Watts
E. J. Foster
Mrs. Rice
J. A. Burnett
Raymond C. Winters
Sam Mackin
W. C. Burr
A. R. Vidaurri
A. R. Walker
Norwich
Ontario
San Agustin Church
Sara
Manuel F. de la Garza
J. F. de la Garza
Florodora
Elks Hall
Red Men’s Hall
Flores Avenue
Red Men's Hall
Ada Weindahl
Holland
Belgium
Switzerland
Italy
Weindahl
Box
Christ Church Sunday School
Loma Vista Park
R. G
E. P
Froineers
Ness
Dickens
York Legislature Today
Socialists
Buenos
Aires
New No
Oliver
Wm. A. Parker Co. Distributors
Flores Ave
Gex
Board and
Texas Dele
Gation
Clemenceau
Gy Associated Press
Columbia Battery Station
Farragut St
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