First Time in 50 Years Two Confederate Veterans Reunite in Laredo
W H Mims of this city and R H Calhoun of San Antonio, both veterans of General Lone Street's corps, met in Laredo yesterday for the first time in fifty years. They shared memories of Civil War trenches and bivouacs, recalling comradeship and past battles as age etches the scenes. Calhoun remains in Laredo on a business trip and will meet again with Mims.
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Arma
Southland
Laredo
Lonestreet
W. H Mims
R. H. Calhoun
San Antonio
Calhoun
DROWNED WHILE CROSSING PIVER NEAR THE HEIGHTS
River patrols near the Heights power house saw two Mexican soldiers flee to the American side. One reached safety, the other vanished in mid stream. The event follows a grim tale of a conscripted man seeking liberty to reunite with his mother in Nuevo Laredo, ending in a fatal crossing and a farewell to earthly conflict.
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Huerta
Nuevo Laredo
Lts
Enthusiastic remarks blamed for accident at fan
Madrigal disputes Times account claiming he rushed to stop a high speed electric fan. He says in discussing the revolutionary situation he waved his hands and his left hand touched the moving blades. He lost fingers in the incident, and the other fingers were mangled.
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Madrigal
Times
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the Times
Non-Confidence Vote Hits German Government Over Zabern Crisis
Berlin dec 4 the imperial parliament voted 293 to 54 against the government over the Zabern Alsace civilian military embroglio radical papers push for the chancellor's resignation emperor William summoned the Alsace Lorraine governor general and commanding general for a conference the chancellor visits the scene amid unrest as citizens threaten to cut funding for barracks and drill grounds
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Zabern
Alsace
William
Alsace-Lorraine
Stomach Trouble Figures In Kentucky Patient Ad
A Kentucky man with five years of stomach trouble and sick headaches reports relief after three months on Thedford’s Black-Draught. He credits the remedy for easing pain, improving appetite, and sleep, noting most friends doubted it would help. The advertisement touts the product as a safe vegetable laxative suitable for all ages.
Arrested Rev Frank Norris in Fort Worth Arson Case
A complaint charging arson was filed today against Rev. J. Frank Norris pastor of First Baptist Fort Worth. The charge relates to the March 12 1912 burning of the church parsonage. Norris was arrested at 1145 a m local time.
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Fort Worth
J. Frank Norris
First Baptist
Norris
Personal arrivals and departures at the border and beyond
Jennings arrived yesterday from Brownsville and plans a quick return. Fitzsimmons and wife of Monterey arrived last night and depart tomorrow for Corpus Christi. Hoth Reeder of Monterey traveled en route to New York. Thomas, Morfin, Burrell, Weiskoff, Vance and others arrived from Mexico today headed north. Warl of Mensanton to Laredo visiting his daughter Mrs F F Av-Thomas. Governor Cardenas of Coahuila, via Laredo, among morning arrivals. Mrs Tom K Acres and children of Monterey came in last night and head to San Antonio tonight. Roe Oliver arrived from Monterey and left for San Antonio after learning his wife underwent appendicitis surgery and was recovering well.
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Tom K. Acres
Monterey
Willeave
San Antonio
Roe Oliver
Sam Antonio
Flood Devastates Texas Losses Run Into Millions
Floods across Texas cause at least 22 known deaths and widespread destruction. San Antonio and Houston report rising waters, with San Antonio and the Panhandle hardest hit. Bridges washed out, trains marooned, and residents evacuated as rivers surge and towns flood.
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San Andronio
Houston
Galveston
Beaumont
Ing
San Antonio J
Carranza and Villa Reach Accord for Campaign and Civil Rule
Northern reformists claim reduced fighting and border towns under rebel control except Piedras Negras and Navojoa. Villa will direct the campaign while Venustiano Carranza governs civil affairs. A Juarez conference to settle civil questions is planned as the northern republic seeks autonomous government.
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Mexico
Piedras Negras
Nie
Republi
Mexico City
Villa
Carranza
Juarez
Sylvester A. Terrazas
Chihuahua, Se
Terrazas Familly Villa
Senate move for El Paso to Rio Grande military road
Secretary Bateman receives Sen Morris Sheppard letter and joint resolution seeking a San Antonio era survey and cost estimate for a military road from El Paso to the mouth of the Rio Grande. Resolution requests War Department survey, authorizes $25,000 to cover the cost, and urges border defense and troop access.
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Laredo
Siriei
Senarm
Coost
el Paso
Rio Grande
Pearsall
el Vaso
Texas
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
General Hugh Scott Returns to Border Patrol Post
General Hugh Scott returned to El Paso to lead the cavalry border patrol after convincing Navajo Indians to submit to arrest. The report places the events around early December in the Albuquerque area.
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Associated Press
Albuquerque
Hugh Scott
el Paso
Cavalry
Border Patrol
Emmeline Pankhurst Arrested Aboard Majestic
Emmeline Pankhurst was arrested aboard the steam er Majestic from New York on December 4 but there were no disturbances. She was transferred to a tug to escape militant protesters.
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Associated Press
Plymouth
Ing
Emmeline Pankhurst
Majestic
New York
Constipation Ad Promotes New Life Pills
An old advertisement claims constipation poisons the body and promises relief with Dr King’s New Life Pills. It lists 25 cents and availability at druggists or by mail from Bucklen & Co., Philadelphia and St Louis.
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Sean Cei
Mall. H. KB. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Notice to hunters to keep off premises on Farme pastures
Property owner HARDIE H. JETSFPRIES warns hunters to refrain from entering pastures, stating hunting annoys and injures cattle and will lead to prosecution and civil action for damages. Signed 1830 notice.
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Hardie H. Jetsfpries
New York Republicans Confer In State Leadership Meeting
In New York City a conference of Republican State leaders will discuss reorganizing the party in the state and measures for the upcoming Albany Assembly session. Senator Elihu Root will deliver the principal speech at the opening.
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New York
Assembly
Albany
Elihu Root
Monterey and Tampico Menaced by Constitutionalists
Despatches report threat to Monterey and Tampico as constitutionalists advance. Most Americans have fled Monterey, seeking refuge in Texas amid the unrest.
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Washington
Dee
Monterey
Tampico
Texas
Egg Prices Rise Despite Justice Probe
Pittsburg agents of the Department of Justice visited to investigate rising egg costs as select eggs advanced from 45 to 50 cents per dozen wholesale. In Kansas City, Missouri, all women join a boycott to curb the 40 cent price level.
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Department of Justice
Kansas City
City
Naval wedding at the capital in Lafayette Square
Washington D C Dec 486 John s Church in Lafayette Square hosted a naval wedding this afternoon. Mirs Helen Huntington Downing daughter of Mr and Mrs A C Downing became the bride of Lieut Commander Hugo W Osterhaus U S N. The groom is son of Rear Admiral Hugo Osterhaus retired and grandson of Gen Peter I Osterhaus Civil War commander.
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Washington, D. C
John’s Church
Lafayette Square
Mirs Helen Huntington Downing
A. C. Downing
Hugo W. Osterhaus
Tugo Osterhaus
U. 8S
Peter I Osterhaus
Large Importation of Corn Through Local Port
A substantial corn shipment, among the largest in years, arrived this morning via the National Lines from Monterey. The consignment totaled twenty one carloads for a meal dealer. Corn is on the free list, but rail irregularities limit further imports. Additional tonnage included five cars of calamine four cars of miscellaneous goods and one ear of pecans.
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Mexico
National Lines
Monterey
Snow Liniment Offers Quick Back Pain Relief
Advertisement notes back ache remedies from overwork cold or disease. Recommends BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT rubbed into the affected area for prompt relief. Priced 25c 60c and 91.00 per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
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Ballard
Conference in Washington on judicial settlement of disputes
The fourth national conference of the American Society for Judicial Settlement of International Disputes met at the Sherman Hotel in Washington D C. Sessions run through the week with topics including the need for an international court of justice a pan American court of justice and direct diplomatic settlement between disputing parties.
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Washington, D. C
The
American Society For Judicial Settlement of
Sherman Hotel
International Court of Justice
pan-American Court of Justice
Public land posted by Cannel Coal Company notice
Notice to the public that all land and pastures owned by the undersigned company are posted in accordance with law. Any person caught hunting or trespassing will be prosecuted. By D. J. Davis vice president. 10-14f Adv.
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Cannel Coal CO
D. J. Davis
Red Sox bonus hinges on batting average mark
Harry Hop, of the Red Sox, was set to earn a $1600 bonus if he hit .290 last season. Official figures show his average at .289, leaving the payout in doubt as the club contemplates the price of a point at a thousand dollars.
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Harry Hopper
Red Sox
Harry
Fumigation of mine continues as search for Lopez drums on
The Associated Press report notes plans to keep fumigating the mine in Hingham and expand efforts to find the Mexican bandit Ralph Lopez who allegedly killed six men. Residents doubt Lopez is still inside as a civil suit on Blas Maria Gutierrez estate proceeds in district court after delays.
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Associated Press
Hingham
Tiah
Peo
Ralph Lopez
Lopez
Lopes
Plas Maria Gutierrez
Eudosa Marti Vez
Blas Maria Gutierrez
Homes Isolated as Fort Worth Floods Rise
Fort Worth Texas December 4 floods isolate twenty five homes as the Clear Fork runs high and water surrounds the city. Weather threats persist as river levels climb and communities brace for more advance of the flood.
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Tex
Frindly
Clear Fork
Drownings in Brazos prompt rescue efforts at Hearns
Seven negroes drowned in the Brazos this morning as rescue teams rush boats to the flooded district. Hundreds of negro and Mexican refugees gather from Valley Junction with Belton reporting ongoing rising waters. Nolan Creek remains flooded near Belton and Leon River near the town is three miles wide causing train service to be discontinued.
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Port Worth
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Martin
Brazos
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Hearns
Texas
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Pexas
Pec
Nolan Creek
Leon River
Vermifuge remedy advertisement for sickly children
An old advertisement touts WHITES CREAM VERERMIFAGE as a remedy for sickly children. It claims to destroy worms and also act as a strengthening tonic for the stomach and bowels. The price is 25 cents per bottle and it is sold by all druggists.
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Draggists
Ady
Vernon Texas Bridges Hit By Floods
Vernon Texas December 4 The Red and Pease rivers are rising sharply and the Prisca bridge here is out leaving sections cut off as floodwaters surge through the area.
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Vernon
Texas
Red
Brazos River Rises at Whitney After Brief Recede
Hillsboro Texas December 4 The Brazos river is rising rapidly at Whitney after receding three feet River fading at Mingo Denton Texas December 4 The i m)
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Hillsboro
Texas
Brazos River
Whitney
Sap Bridge Gone Leaves Giddings Trains Marooned
Sap Bridge across the Colorado river is gone at Giddings Texas. Natis Creek on the Dallas line has gone. Several trains are marooned in the area.
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Giddings
Texas
Colorado River
Dallas
Brazos River Flood Crest Reached in Waco Texas
Dec 4 11 in Waco Texas reports the Brazos river cresting at historic levels with a 3 foot night drop. No deaths recorded. Carpenters building boats for rescue work. Schools dismissed at noon. Some homes housing refugees. Train service halted since Tuesday night. Bridges laden with freight to save them.
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Waco
Texas
Brazos
Wharton Flood Drives Families From Lowlands
Wharton Texas December 4 heavy flood waters wash away cotton and livestock forcing many families from the lowlands as river rises inundate farms and homes, authorities report widespread damage and displacement.
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Wharton
Texas
Cascade River Incident Reports After Night Drenching
Heavy rains along the river flood areas near Austin Texas. The Colorado River rose, damaging property as residents return home. A report claims three men on a boat drowned near the bridge. No trains are moving. Environment near Marble Falls shows river rising and dam depth measured at forty feet.
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Austin
Tex
Dee
Colorado
Marble Falls
Joe
D C Meeting Time Shift Notice
Local chapter of the 1 D C announces a meeting at the Library room next Saturday moved from three to two o clock. Members are urged to attend promptly. Signed by Mrs Hal W Greer.
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D.C
Hal W. Greer
Notice to Hunters Prohibited on Espejo Pasture
We have leased all of the Espejo pasture east of the Zapata road and forbid hunting there. No one may issue permits. Hunters caught will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Crag & Thompson, 11-7-tf.
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Espejo
Zapata Road
Crag & Thompson
The Kays and Emma Ray Set for Themed Act
Join and Emma Ray will appear in an act featuring several personas. The Kays will perform in black fae costumes as part of the show.
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Join
Emma Ray
the Kays
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