Villistas and Carrancistas Clash Near Ramones and Villaldama
Reports reach Nuevo Laredo via unofficial sources recount a battle near Ramones where Carrancistas faced a small opposing force. unconfirmed whether the enemy were Villistas. In a separate engagement near Villaldama, 300 Villistas were repulsed by 800 Carrancistas under General Jose Santos, with several Villistas killed and loot including burros and horses.
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Nuevo Laredo
Times
Carranza
Ramones
Villaldama
Jose Santos
Onion Growers Co operative Committee Praised By Chamber
Chamber of Commerce credits the Onion Growers Co operative Committee for stabilizing onion marketing. April report shows 904 cars shipped with wax onions at 1.75 and yellows at 1.75 in several markets. freight 33 to 42 cents per crate. Committee members Richter Cullinan Minas praised for organizing growers in Laredo and boosting education and market protection.
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Onion Growers Co-operative Committee
Chicago
Pittsburgh
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
EK. Denike
Webb County
Laredo
Richter
Cullinan
Minas
Important Realty Deal Made In Webb County
Real estate activity reported with deeds filed at the county clerk. Mrs. Lamar B. Benavides transfers 3 840 acres to O Pratt from multiple surveys in Webb County for 19200 dollars. Other deeds include Constancia V de Vidaurri to B Diaz and Federico Brulloths for two lots at block 509 West Palacios with 275 dollars, M T Cogley trustee to S N Johnson for four lots in block 509 West Palacios at 125 dollars, and J Maxcy Pace and wife to G Muguerza for northwest corner lot in block 148 West Downtown for 250 dollars.
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Lamar B. Benavides
O. Pratt
Webb County
Constancia V. de Vidaurri
B. Diaz
Federico Brulloths
W. P Consideration
M. T. Cogley
S. N. Johnson
W. P
J. Maxcy Pace
G. Muguerza
W. D. Consideration
State to educate orphans left by war in France
The French ministry pledges state education for war orphans but admits it cannot supply parental influence and family guidance. The piece notes education may be provided, yet home affection and counsel remain essential to a child’s heritage.
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Waco News
Dardanelles reports clash as Italy eyes entry into war
The telegrams describe Turkish reports shaping neutrals, then Allied gains on Gallipoli with Turkish forces holding Kaba Tepeh. Rome says Italy may enter the war under terms with Britain and France, including timing, territorial understanding, and postwar alliance.
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Italy
Rome
Mngland
France
Germany
Austria
Detroit set for Welling versus Saylor ten round boxing bout
Detroit April 29 fans prepare for a ten round bout featuring Joe Welling and Mi burn Saylor. Welling trained in Chicago while his Indianapolis rival is reported in good condition.
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Detroit
Mid
Joe Welling
Miburn Saylor
Welling
Chicago
Indianapolis
Founders Day at Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh
Don Romulo S Noon ambassador from the Argentine Republic is guest of honor and principal speaker at Carnegie Institute Founders Day exercises in Pittsburg on April 29. Andrew Carnegie and his family are expected to attend.
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Pittsburg
Don Romulo S. Noon
Carnegie Institute
Andrew Carnegie
New Rank for Scott In Army Leadership Change
Brigadier General Hugh N. Scott becomes Major General after Major General Arthur Murray retires. Major General Franklin Bells takes over command of the Western Department as Scott, who has been Chief of Staff since last November, will retire in 117.
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Washington
Hugh N. Scott
United States Army
Arthur Murray
Franklin Bells
Murray
Western Department
Scott
Editor of Puck Jokes To Wed In Temple Beth-lel
Nathan Straus Jr editor of Puck the weekly comic paper quit joking today long enough to marry Miss Melle Sachs The ceremony was held at noon in Temple Beth-lel Fifth Avenue The couple announced their engagement last February Straus has helped his father in philanthropy projects
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New York
Nathan Straus, Jr
Puck
Melle Sachs
Temple Beth-lel
Fifth Avenue
Straus
Personal notices list visitors and arrivals in the city
Local column records numerous arrivals visits and social calls. Guests include Mrs Elenita Heye of Corpus Christi visiting in Laredo. J E B Reeves returning from Tampico. Sheriff T C McDermott on business. Dr and Mrs Skinner attending a conference in San Marcos. Mrs Joseph Jones from Galveston visiting relatives. Mrs Juvencia S de la Garza returning from San Antonio. Miss Videla de la Garza visiting relatives in Washington and New York. A long list of names at the Hamilton hotel includes Faulkner Faulkner Taylor Cain Newton Marks Wilder Atkinson Dutton Powell Swisher Gardner Burris etc.
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Juvencia S. de la Garza
San Antonio
Mer
R. EB. Navarro
Videla de la Garza
Washington, D C
New York
JOM
R. C Nealon
E. &. Sidecay
St. Louis
A. Z. Willimhan
San Benito
O. Olsen
J. F Dinn
Bruni
Roy Carter
Raneh
J Davis
A. Harman
S Grusberg
Baltimore
J. Simons
DEDICATE MEDICAL SCHOOL BUILDINGS
St Louis April 29 An international event marks the dedication of Washington University Medical School buildings. The two day program honors Dr William Beaumont with manuscripts and a portrait presented by his granddaughter. Attendants include Dr Simon Flexner Dr William C Gorgas Dr William H Welsh and leaders Eugene Opie Robert Brookings A Lawrence Lowell Henry S Pritchett and other notable educators.
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St. Louis
Washington University Medical School
St. Louis Medical College
Missouri Medical College
Middle West
Mississippi River
William Beaumont
Beaumont
Simon Flexner
William C. Gorgas
Panama Canal
William H. Welsh
Jama i
Jabes Hopkins
Eugene L. Opie
Medical
Robert S. Brookings
Washington University
A. Lawrence Lowell
Harvard
Henry S. Pritchett
Carnegie Foundation
White's Cream Vermifuge advert promotes worm cure
A prudent mother watches for worm symptoms in children and uses White's Cream Vermifuge. A few doses stop worms and restore normal play and behavior. Price 25 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists.
Girls Athletes Train for Missouri Junior College Meet
In Columbia Missouri on April 29 seven schools under the Junior College Union train for a track meet next month. Dashes hurdles high jump and other events are on the programme. Teams will be sent from each school.
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Columbia
Missouri
Junior College Union
Tulsa Dedicates Big Organ at Convention Hall
Tulsa observes dedication day for the new municipal pipe organ in Convention Hall during the Municipal Festival. People from the city come to hear the organ and enjoy speeches and songs as the organ features a voice imitation device and cathedral chimes.
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Tulsa
Okla
Convention Hall
State Teachers Association Opens Spring Convention in Laurel
About 1500 teachers gathered in the city hall auditorium as the Mississippi State Teachers Association opened its spring convention. The event will run in sections with many education topics discussed and notable speakers lined up. Meetings continue Friday and Saturday.
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Laurel
Miss
City Hall
State Teachers’ Association
Unsettled Weather Tonight and Friday in New Orleans
The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans predicts unsettled conditions tonight and Friday, with possible changes in precipitation and temperatures. The Times reports the forecast as supplied by The Telephone Co.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Times
the Telephone Co
Italians Solve Eugenic Problem in New York Marriages
Father Curry of St James Parish reports Italians in New York use insured marriage as a plan to ease match introductions. Couples require the suitor to obtain life or health insurance before marriage, calling the policy a certificate of perfect health and reducing embarrassment.
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St. Louis
New York
Father Curry
St. James Parish
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary
Observations for the 24 hours ending 6 p m yesterday report a maximum temperature of 47 degrees and a minimum of 64 degrees. Wind generally came from the south and the sky was clear.
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Fort McIntosh
Fresh Fish and Oysters Market Ad by J. W. Hopkins
Notice to the Public at the market corner offers fresh fish and oysters daily in any style. Select and extra select oysters by the dozen or hundred, select fish by the pound for take-home. No delivery. customers must choose and carry away. J. W. Hopkins (Shorty). 2 9-1f.
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J. W. Hopkins
Shorty
Times Advertising Offer Watch THE TIMES Daily
Advertisement note states watch THE TIMES daily for opportunities with a 60 cent per month rate.
Railway Service Suspended at Verona Frontier
Rail traffic in Verona Italy is largely halted with only limited movement allowed for Austrian troops to the Italian border amid frontier tensions. The suspension affects 296 railway services and underscores Austrian military logistics along the frontier.
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Verona
Italy
Von Kluck Recovering in Amsterdam Report
The report from Amsterdam states General Von Kluck is recovering after illness. No further incapacitating details are provided, but officials confirm he remains under medical care and observation.
U S To Not Recognize Any Mexican Government Soon
Secretary Bryan announced from Washington on April 29 that the United States is not considering recognizing any Mexican government. The report notes rumors that recognition of Carranza might be possible, but the secretary clarified there is no such discussion at present.
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Washington
Bryan
United States
Mexico
Carranza
Carranza Denies Report Of Obregon Cut Off
Washington April 29 Carranza wires denying Obregon has been cut off by Zapatistas. He states Obregon is advancing northward with only unimportant skirmishing.
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Carranza
Washington
Obregon
Zapatistas
Lee Frank Two Years In Georgia Jail Remembered
Atlanta April 29 two years have passed since Lee M Frank was arrested for the murder of Mary Phasam and jailed. The case has drawn wide attention and reached the nation s highest court. The Supreme Court held Frank had a fair trial and his constitutional rights protected. Governor Slaton may postpone final action on the pardon appeal until his successor in June.
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Atlanta
Lee M. Frank
Mary Phasam
Youn
United States Supreme Court
Frank
Slaton
Alumnae Meeting Planned at Ursuline Convent Auditorium
Alumnae of Ursuline Academy and St. Peter's Parish School urged to attend an 7 o'clock meeting at the Ursuline Convent auditorium. Last Saturday's session formed the Ursuline Academy Alumnae Association and elected temporary officers. tonight's gathering will expand membership, elect permanent officers, set up committees, and launch the organization on a solid footing.
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Ursuline Convent
Urssuline Academy
St. Peter's Parish School
Alumnae Association
The
Ursuline Academy
Roosevelt completes testimony on eighth day on stand
Associated Press report from Syracuse New York notes on April 29 that Theodore Roosevelt finished his testimony after eight days on the witness stand.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Thedore Roosevelt
Annual meeting of the Eastern Drawing and Manual Training Assn
Buffalo hosts the annual meeting with leaders in manual training and school art from many states. Exhibits of manual arts are shown and eastern delegates plan to travel to Chicago after adjournment to discuss the arts with western experts.
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Buffalo
Fastern Drawing and Manual Training Association
Chicago
Atlantic Coast Bowling Association Opens 17-Hour Tournament
The Atlantic Coast Bowling Association opens a long running tournament at Mechanics Building in Hoston. From April 29 to May 15 bowls will be played 17 hours daily featuring elite teams from Boston New York Philadelphia Washington and the Midwest. Competition includes pins candle pins and duck pins in the program.
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Hoston
Atlantic Coast Bowling Association
Mechanics Building
East
New England
Washington
Middle West
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Hangings Scheduled in Multiple States Tomorrow
Sacramento reports David Mountain to be executed at Folsom prison for the murder of Margaret Nilling, a young victim, with the case described as pathetic. In Springfield Alabama John Kinzie of Morris is slated for hanging at Grundy County jail for the murder of Mrs Mary Pobinlinski. his reprieve had shifted the date to April 0.
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Sacramento
Calif
David Mountain
Margaret Nilling
Folsom
Springfield
John Kinzie
Morris
Grundy County
Pinzie
Mary Pobinlinski
Lincoln
Kluck Rebounds From Wounds Appears at Villa
Kluck continues recovery from last month injuries and is able to appear at the warden of his villa showing improved condition.
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Kluck
French Report Progress With Belgian Allies
The official statement notes continued progress in concert with Belgians on the Yser front. It reports 150 prisoners and two machine guns captured on the right bank. A Zeppelin damaged by shellfire and wrecked near Ghent after bombarding Dunkirk eight days earlier.
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Faris
Belgium
Yser
Dunkirk
Ghent
German Attacks Fail on Yser Front as Verdun Push Totters
Berlin reports attacks on the west bank of the Yser failed. Southwest of Verdun German positions advanced about 100 yards. Captured French soldiers confess officers ordered executions of prisoners.
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Berlin
Yser
Verdun
Lloyd George Proposes Heavy Tax on Strong Spirits
London April 29 Lloyd George outlines a temperance plan proposing a heavy surtax on spirits and beers over 7 percent proof and a doubling of the spirits duty, aimed at reducing liquor consumption.
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London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Russians threaten rail line near Uzsok pass
Petrograd reports the village of Loubnia northwest of the Uzsok pass is seriously endangering the railway used by Austrians for extended operations. Austrian efforts to recapture the village failed as Russian forces advance toward the pass.
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Petrograd
Loubnia
Uzsok Pass
Suppress Negro Agitator in British Africa
London April 29 The British state department says it has taken measures to suppress activities of an American negro parson named Booth charged with inciting uprisings in British Central Africa.
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London
British State Department
Booth
British Central Africa
A Cure for Sour Stomach by Mrs Thompson of Battle Creek
Mrs Wm Thompson of Battle Creek Michigan reports relief from indigestion sour stomach and bad breath after using two bottles of Chamberlains Tablets She praises the product as splendid and better than any other for sale by all dealers with advertising copy.
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Wm. M. Thompson
Battle Creek, Mich
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Dardanelles
Athens
Associated Press
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Texas
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Senate
Wiley of
Montague
Gallipoi
Constantinople
Kaba Tepeh
Illinois
Texaco Quality
Texaco
Texas Company General Offices
Houston, Texas
F. BE. Whitaker
Reiser
City
Hamilton
Elenita Heye
Corpus Christi
C. C. Biggio
J. EB. Reeves
Tampico
Galveston
T. C. McDermott
Zapata County
Mrs. Skinner of
Holding Institute
San Marcos
West Texas Missionary Conference
Joseph Jones
Ruth Hatley
A. D. Huberiech
Mississipp
Weather Forecast
Local Weather Report
Ady
the Times
Leo Frank
Georgia
Uy Associated Press
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