Mexican Revolution Plans Exposed in Texas City
Mexican troops control the area as revolutionaries are said to be on the run. In San Antonio authorities seized papers in the office of Sociedad Benevolencia confirming uprising plans targeting Las Vascas Porfirio Diaz Juarez Nueva Laredo Matamoros and other Mexican cities. Officials were arrested and face extradition or expulsion across the border. Reports of small outbreaks continue as the situation stabilizes.
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San Antonio
Texas
Sociedad Benevolencia
revolutionary party
Las Vascas
Porfirio Diaz
Juarez
Nueva Laredo
Matamoros
Rise and Fall of the Revolution in Mexican Border Towns
Revolt across northern Mexico and border towns like Viesca Las Vacas and Palomas. Insurgents clash with government forces as tensions rise along the Rio Grande. U S troops under General Meyer work to preserve order while Mexican troops pursue rebels. Leaders vow to renew fighting if organized.
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Mexico
Coahuila
Austin
El Paso
Texas
United States
Diaz
Viesca
Las Vacas
Palomas
Meyer
Rio Grande
Vadlores
Girl, nine, accuses woman of teaching theft in Brooklyn court
Annin Wilson, nine, testified in Lee Avenue police court that Mrs. Julian Campbell taught her to steal from more than fifty houses. The child cried as she described slipping through basements and unlocking locks. Wilson was remanded to the Children's Society while Campbell faced trial on larceny charges.
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ain
New York
Lee Avenue
Brooklyn
Annin Wilson
Julian Campbell
Children’s society
Campbell
tria
Wreck results in fatalities in Texas train disaster
A Texas & Pacific passenger train derailed after a washout near Boracho 130 miles east of El Paso. The engineer, fireman, and several passengers were killed as the engine and two coaches plunged over a high embankment. Undertakers and physicians sped from El Paso on wrecking and relief trains toward Toyah and the disaster scene.
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El Paso
Texas
Texas & Pacific
Boracho
Toyah
Disaster Destroys Vessels in Batavia Harbor Storm
Report from Victoria on July 2 describes a Java harbor disaster during a fierce storm. Hundreds drown as vessels capsize and sharks prey on survivors, with 359 corpses recovered aboard the Empress of China and numerous passengers overwhelmed in the chaotic sea. Treasury figures: receipts 2,204,212 and expenditures 34,990,000.
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Victoria
B. C
Java
Tempress
China
Batavia
Treasury
Washington
Airship Flight of 409 Miles Sets German Record
June 2 report from Friedrichshafen notes Count Von Zeppelin completed a 12 hour airship flight covering over 409 miles with no difficulties. Congratulations poured in, including greetings from the Kaiser, as Germany hails the achievement and its national pride.
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Friederichshafen
Count Von Zeppelin
Germany
Rebels Still Holding Tabriz Amid Siege Threats
From St. Petersburg July 2 a despatch says rebels hold Tabriz after day and night of fighting around the city. Shahist troops are at the gates. outposts driven back with heavy casualties. rebels short of ammunition and provisioned and offer surrender for safety. Foreigners are said safe per American consul Doty.
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Shah
St. Petersburg
Ta- Ariz
Hie
Ahchin Khan
Tabriz
Azerbaijan
William J. Doty
Czar to purge grand dukes from trusted posts
St Petersburg July 2 the Czar plans to remove grand dukes from offices and sever rich salaries with Premier Stolypin backing. Grand Duke Vladimir may stay others including Nicholas Cyril Boris Sergius Pat Constantin Alexis Andre and Michael are slated for removal. Also in Cleveland on July 2 pitcher Foster of Charleston was sold to the Cleveland team for July 15 report.
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St. Petersburg
Stolypin
ne douma
Nicholas
council of state defense
Cyril
Boris
Sergius
Pat
Constantin
Alexis
Andre
Michael
Cleveland
Foster
Charleston
South Carolina
Cleveland American
Indomitable to Speed Prince of Wales Across Atlantic
London reports a 17250 ton battleship crossing the Atlantic at 28 knots as the Indomitable sails for Canada with the Prince of Wales for the Quebec centennary. The ship’s trial on the Clyde showed near 27 knots, confirming the promise to push speed to the limit with skilled stokers and turbine experts aboard.
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London
Atlantic
England
Canada
Quebec
Clyde
Secrecy Order Shuts Navy Yard Details From Press
New York July 2 an order at the navy yard bans publication of any information about the new 20000 ton battleships to be begun there. Officials will not reveal keel laying dates or other specifics. Chief naval constructor William J Baxter says he is shut up tighter than a clam under the policy.
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Teheran
Zill-is-Sultan
Shah
Zul-Es-Sultan
Russia
England
Zill-Es-Sultan
legation
New York
New York navy yard
America
William J. Baxter
Towne
Brynn
Bryans
Tammany
thia
Charles W. Murphy
Denyer
Alton Jt. Parker
Murphy
Connors
Kings county
Pat” McCarren
Charlie’ Murphy
Denver
Cal
wit
perong
willie
Dryan
Frederiote ft. Lynch
Fairview
Wreck at Knobnoster Slows Sedalia Train Route
Wreck near Knobnoster Missouri after a head-on collision between the California Limited and the St Joseph express in dense fog. At least seven killed and many injured as trains derail and debris blocks the line. A relief train with nurses and physicians is dispatched from Sedalia. The six teen battleships of the Atlantic fleet assemble in harbor for world cruise set to begin July 7.
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Sedalia
California
St. Louis
St. Joseph
Knobwoster
here
lscore
Sedana
Knobnoster
California limited
express
San Francisco
Murder Mystery in Chicago Boarding House Traced
Frantic police hunt follows a brutal strangling of Mrs Frances Thompson at a Michigan Avenue boarding house. Witnesses place a man and a woman fleeing at midnight after the murder. detectives pursue Raymond and an alleged accomplice as diamonds vanish and motives remain unclear. Coroner’s report confirms brutal strangulation. husband Edward Thompson and brother Walter Yimour seek answers as officers widen the manhunt.
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Beaton
Chicago
Frances Thompson
Michigan avenue
Harry Morton
Michian tyenue
Godmore
aimin
St. Pam
cam
Ilve
Oak Park
agun dumestle
Thompson
Mra. Thompson
Suppy
Reinhart and
Sttunter
Debt settlement drive targets Newport riches homes
Newport Ht July 2 A group of Natchers bakers and tradesmen serving the town’s "100" have formed an association to attach some of the millionaire debtors’ homes if bills are not settled within thirty days. Sheriff attachments will follow on failing payment.
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Newport
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Quebec Centennary
Missouri Pacific
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GROOF
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He Thatstrom
Lincoln
Nebraska
Willi ve Bryan
Judge Gray
ship of Resolutions Committee
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Charles A. Towne
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