Salute to Stars and Stripes Ends Tampico Clash
Washington reports Huerta agrees to salute the U S flag as apology for Tampico arrest, ending the border crisis. Navy vessels moved toward Mexican waters. White House demands prompt action or risk of renewed tension. President Wilson orders the Atlantic fleet toward Mexican waters to secure the salute.
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Washington
United States
Huerta
Tampico
Mexico
Wilson
State Department
Navy Department
Mayo
Atlantic
Pacific
O'Shaughnessy
The
Hague
Stars and Stripes
Huerta F
Rebels Under Villa Win Battle Near Juarez Mexico
An official report says Villa’s rebels defeated federals near Juarez in a nine days clash rivaling Gomez Palacio and Torreon. Rebel losses are listed at 600 wounded, with 700 prisoners claimed. federals 12 000 to 15 000 faced 10 000 to 12 000 rebels.
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Torreon
Velasco
Maas
Hidalgo
de Moure
San Pedro
Viesca
Parras
Republicans Promise Active Texas Year After Meeting
At the Texas Republican state executive committee adjournment on Tuesday National Committeeman H. F. MacGregor reported over $1 300 in the treasury after the 1912 campaign. The party pledged a vigorous year ahead in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
Republican State Executive Committee
H. F. MacGregor
Houston
Texas Lumbermen's Meeting Adopts Fund Drive, Elects Officers
The Texas Lumbermen's Association pledges funds and materials to build a Texas pavilion at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. Houston wins the 1915 meeting site amid an almost unanimous vote, with Vaughan reelected president and new board members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Eli Hertzberg
Texas
San Francisco
Lumbermen’s Association of Texas
Houston
Lumbermen's Association of Texas
Retail Merchants’ Association of Texas
George C. Vaughan
John (. Grant
Galveston
B. Granberry
J. Hf. Cooke
C. Flato, Jr
Kingsville
J. Johnson
Fort Worth
EK. P. Hunter
Waco
John C. Hubbard
Weimar
Dallas
Chamber of Commerce
J. M. Rockwell
Lumbermen’s Underwriters’ Association
Henry Exall
Texas Industrial Congress
Beaumont
T. W. Griffith, Sr
Robert Law
Beeville
May Launch New Labor Organization in Boston
Charles S. Mellen former president of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad may head a federated body with 2,000,000 railroad employees affiliated. He has been approached and favors the plan. The Federated Council of Railroad Brotherhoods will be formed at a delegates meeting in Boston on April 26.
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Boston
Mass
Charles S. Mellen
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Mellen
Federated Council of Railroad Brotherhoods
Club Cancels Race Meet at Tulsa Track
The Tulsa jockey club canceled the race meet after militia took charge. Manager R J Allison notified Adjutant General Canton that the meets would be called off, despite prior orders not to race.
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Tulsa
Okla
Tulsa Race Track
Jockey Club
Canton
R. J. Allison
Nine Die in Five-Story New York Fire
A five-story New York tenement fire early Friday leaves nine dead and four injured. Eight charred bodies are removed, and one man dies attempting to escape across the roofs.
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New York
Alto Cotton Oil Company Chartered in Alto, Texas
Texas corporations chartered. Alto Cotton Oil Company at Alto in Cherokee County authorized with capital stock of 25000. Planters Gin Company of San Antonio filed amendment reducing capital stock from 30000 to 2500.
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Texas
Austin
Tex
Alto Cotton Oil Company
Alto
Cherokee County
Planters Gin Company of
San Antonio
Woodmen Recover Vergara's Body in Texas Border Case
Woodmen of the World paid an insurance policy on Clemente Vergara the Texas ranchman allegedly decoyed to the Mexican side of the border and slain by Mexican federal troops. Members of the order reported the recovery of Vergara's body from Mexican soil.
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Vergara
Omaha
Neb
Woodmen of the World
Clemente Vergara
Texas
Order
Texans Favor Recognizing Carranza as Mexican Leader
Washington reports a Bishop Texas request to Representative Garner to introduce a resolution recognizing Carranza as head of the Mexican government. Mayor Zenas Deer and 100 oilers urged acceptance of Carranza’s control, citing battles won and territory gained. Garner warned recognition could embarrass the administration and imply party division. Secretary Bryan thanked the telegram, urging the country to support the president as he handles the Mexican problem. Senator Culberson and Senator Sheppard noted the fleet at Tampico as proper action showing firmness.
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Washington
Bishop
Texas
Garner
Carranza
Zenas Deer
Mexico
Culberson
Sheppard
Bryan
Wig Hot
Congress
Tampico
Wilson
Texas Lumbermen Meet Opens Twenty-Eighth Convention in San Antonio
The Texas Lumbermen Association convened its twenty-eighth annual session in San Antonio to expand retail lumber cooperation and extend operations while defending against mail order competition in their territory. The meeting aimed to build up local retail networks and resist external encroachment.
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San Antonio
Tex
Lamberme 'S Association of Texas
Swindling Cotton Grade Judgment Upheld
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed E. W. Bragg of Titus County for selling inferior cotton while claiming the whole bale matched a sample. He was convicted of swindling and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.
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Austin
Tex
Court of Criminal Appeals
E. W. Bragg
Titus County
Customs Collector Nomination Backed by Senators
Washington Senators Sheppard and Culberson join in recommending R. E. Latimer of Port Arthur for the post of customs collector at that port.
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Washington
Sheppard and
Culberson
R. E. Latimer
Port Arthur
Texan Named Superintendent in Philippine Agricultural Station
Announcement lists J. R. Davis of Sulphur Springs Texas as the new superintendent of an agricultural station in the Philippine division.
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Washington
J. R
Cyclone) Davis
Sulphur Springs
Texas
Prosecutor Maury Killed in Auto Wreck
Harris County criminal district attorney Richard G. Maury was killed when his car struck a cow that wandered onto the road between Dickinson and La Marque near the Galveston Houston and Henderson right of way. He suffered a broken hip and arm and a base of brain injury, dying en route to a Dick inson drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Richard G. Maury
Harris County
Galveston
Dickinson
la Marque
Henderson
W. H. Hamblen
Hadley
Four Killed in Auto Wreck Near Georgetown Tex
Four prominent Williamson County citizens died when a Katy passenger train struck an automobile carrying six men near Georgetown Texas. Two men suffered minor injuries. The deceased were G. T. Robinson C. C. Grosset W. J. Joiner and Joseph Howell all of Florence. The injured were Lester Grosset and W A Howell of Florence.
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Georgetown
Tex
Williamson County
Katy
G. T. Robinson
C. C. Grosset
W. J. Joiner
Joseph Howell
Florence
Lester Grosset
W. A. Howell
Panama Railroad Traffic Grows
The Panama railway and the Tehuantepec railway carried in 1913 eightyalple total merchandise value of 180 500 000 dollars. Vessels from the United States delivered goods to the isthmian termini for re loading and shipment to other U S ports and foreign regions.
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Washington
Panama
United States
Federals Fall as Colotlan Garrison Is Captured
An official message to General Venustiano Carranza reports that Colotlan Jalisco fell after a joint assault by constitutionalists led by General Banuelos and Colonels Galaca and Cervantes. About four hundred federals were killed in the battle two days earlier, marking a complete victory for the revolutionary forces.
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Chihuahua
Colotlan
Jalisco
Banuellos
Galaca
Cervantes
Venustiano Carranza
Destructive Bank Fire Hits San Augustine Texas
Fire swept the First National Bank building in San Augustine on Monday causing an estimated 58,500 dollars in damage. The blaze destroyed the bank building and several neighboring structures including H. C. Downs general merchandise store Mrs Ada Allen millinery shop and Z T Parker general merchandise store.
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San Augustine
Tex
First National Bank
H. C. Downs
Millionaire Cattleman Robert Driscoll Dies at 72
San Antonio Texas reports that Robert Driscoll a 72 year old pioneer cattleman and millionaire of Southwest Texas died Wednesday in his hotel apartment. He built ranch holdings and became a prominent local figure with extensive cattle interests. The obituary notes his wealth and influence in the region.
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San Antonio
Tex
Robert Driscoll
Texas
New Plague Cases Found in Havana
Two new bubonic plague cases were reported Sunday in Havana. Both patients are Spaniards.
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Havana
Believed Sealer Is Lost Off Newfoundland
Fear that the steamer Kite has met disaster grew after wireless reports of wreckage 120 miles off St John’s Newfoundland. The Hagleby relayed the sighting and officials awaited confirmation of the fate of the vessel and crew.
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St. Johns
N. F
Hagleby Wireless
Bond Issue Victory in Thorndale Texas School Election
The Thorndale independent school district held a Wednesday election approving a $20,000 bond issue for a new school building and a maintenance tax of 20 cents.
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Thorndale
Tex
Thorndale Independent School District
Democratic meeting called off in Fort Worth race for Texas governor stalls
A Fort Worth gathering of Democrats failed to nominate a governor candidate as infighting and personal ambition hindered action. O B Colquitt backs Ferguson while Felix Robertson switches to Ball, and a unity conference is canceled after delegates are divided. A resolution condemns undemocratic nominations. John McKay comments Ferguson seeks regular statewide primary in July.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Constructive Democrats
J. Sheb Williams
Paul Waples
Louis J. Wortham
W. N. Waddell
Scott Ful
QO. P. Pyle
Tom Ball
Democratic Party
Nce
Ferguson
Bryan T. Barry
Dallas
O. P. Pyle
Belton
W. P. Sebastian
Stephens County
Jack Crotty
Erath County
P. H. Chilton
Comanche County
B W. Morris
Hood County
Texas
John McKay
James Ferguson
Temple
Thaw Wins Habeas Corpus Victory and Appeal Planned
Judge Edgar Aldrich granted Harry Kendall Thaw a writ of habeas corpus but stayed discharge pending appeal to the United States Supreme Court. The court left Thaw's guardianship and confinement unchanged for now, directing an appeal on the habeas petition.
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Concord
N. H
Harry Kendall Thaw
Edgar Aldrich
United States District Court
United States Supreme Court
Thaw
Supreme Court
Army Officer Guilty of Immoral Conduct
Major Benjamin M. Koehler of the Coast Artillery, tried by general court martial at Fort Terry New York last month, was found guilty of immoral conduct and sentenced to dismissal from the army.
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Washington
Benjamin M. Koehler
Coast Artillery
Fort Terry
New York
Galveston Road Bonds Sold By City National Bank
Galveston Texas City National Bank of Galveston purchased the remaining bonds of the 250000 dollar Galveston county road bond issue on Wednesday completing the sale.
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Galveston
Tex
City National Bank of
Cardus touted by Mrs Turley in Oklahoma town
A neighbor praised Cardus tonic, telling how it restored Mrs Hannah M Turley to health after monthly illnesses. Her husband bought a six bottle treatment and she reports recovery and renewed energy. The ad urges readers to try Cardus via a local druggist and mentions a Chattanooga Medicine Co booklet.
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Miami
Okla
Hannah M. Turley
Cardus
N. B
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga Etn
Adv
To Protect Crops Toads Described As Helpful Insects
Article extols the toad as a valuable insect eater for gardeners and pomologists. It notes toads keep vermin like cockroaches and mice in check, are harmless to humans, and can live years in homes, suggesting domesticated toads as a humane alternative to cats for pest control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Tintoretto Masterpiece Found in Paris Storerooms Adored
City councilor Adrien Milhouard uncovered a Tintoretto in Auteuil storerooms where old canvases were stored as valueless. After cleaning a blackened surface, the painting Adoration of the Magi was revealed.
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Adrien Milhouard
Auteuil
Paris
Tintoretto
Upward Start After Changing from Coffee to Postum
A Tennessee woman describes relief after replacing coffee with Postum. She reports stomach comfort, steadier nerves, and better digestion after five years of using Postum, and credits it with an upward start in health. Postum is offered in Regular and Instant forms with prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
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Texas Lumbermen's Meeting
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Texas Lumbermen
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Felix Robertson
O. B. Colquitt
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