Huerta Portrayed As Strong But Flawed Leader In Mexico
War correspondent N C Adossides reports on Victoriano Huerta's rise and character noting his tenacity and potential as a dictator. The piece contrasts Huerta with Pancho Villa and Porfirio Díaz, discusses Mexican troops and strategy, and describes possible U S routes to Mexico City, Vera Cruz defenses, and tensions with Zapata.
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N. C. Adossides
Mexico
Victoriano Huerta
Madero
Gerald Brandon
Torreon
Hotel Francia
Pancho Villa
Huerta
Mexico City
Washington
Vera Cruz
General Scott
Maximilian
Orizabe
Maas
San Juan de Uloa
Stickney
the Prairie
Tars
Tampico
Galveston
Tex
Optimistic Outlook on Automobiles from Early Industry Leaders
A historical reflection recalls Haynes Automobile Company in 1898 and a rival's output. The piece stresses widespread adoption, consumer demand, and keeping cars maintained by manufacturer guidance. It warns against cheap repairs and schoolboy tinkering, urging regular expert checks and systematic fault diagnosis for longevity.
Mexico's Huerta Seen Holding War as Strategy
Chicago reports quoted oil operator Don B. White who knows Huerta and Zapata, predicting a quick U.S. victory only with decisive action. He warns Morales held by Zapata will be toughest fight, while Huerta can field few troops and risks a broader Mexican war.
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Zapata
Huerta
Carranza
Portant
Mexican Republic
Chais
United States
Mexico
Villa
Chicago
Tampico
Don B. White
White
Victoriano Huerta
Mr. White
Morales
Aguinaldo
Regulating Valve and Water Injection for Fuel Mixtures
The article discusses using a regulating valve on the exhaust gas heater and cross partitions in the inlet to heat the entering mixture center. It cautions gasoline can withstand high compression but kerosene needs water in the cylinder. Water is injected via a separate carburetor or small valve, about 1.5 pints per gallon of kerosene, with risks to rod bearings if omitted. It notes similar water use may save fuel with gasoline.
Restorer Mixture for Car Body Work
A traditional home remedy describes a polishing formula for car body work using one pint turpentine one pint wood alcohol one quart distilled water one quart kerosene oil. Mix alcohol with turpentine then water with kerosene shake to combine then combine both halves and shake. Apply with a soft flannel cloth and buff dry.
Paris Considers Auto Safety Device After Duncan Tragedy
Paris authorities study an ordinance requiring cars to carry a device enabling passengers to stop the vehicle instantly without the driver. The move aims to prevent accidents like Isadora Duncan's children's death and a chauffeur fainting incident in Paris. The device would cost about $10 and be easy to fit.
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Paris
Isadora Duncan
Prefecture of the Seine
Carelessness of Chauffeur Affirms Owner Liability
Wisconsin Supreme Court holds that when a car is leased for a pleasure ride and the chauffeur follows the lessee path, the car owner bears responsibility for the chauffeur's negligence. In Gerretson vs. Garage Company the driver is deemed the servant of the garage owner, not the lessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lessee Ag
Supreme Court of Wisconsin
Gerretson
France Sees Surge in Vehicles as Cycles Grow Fast
France reports one automobile per 500 people and one cycle per 18, with a motorcycle for every 1,382. Between 1910 and 1911 cycles rose by about 300,000 amid a major transport boom.
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France
Severe spring floods hit North Texas with rail washouts
Heavy rains flood streams feeding the Trinity Brazos and Colorado rivers causing railroad disruptions and extensive crop damage. Rescues mobilize along low lands in Dallas Waco Midlothian Waxahachie Taylor Calvert and other towns as warnings urge evacuation to higher ground.
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Bosque County
Dallas
Central
North
Texas
Trinity
Brazos
Colorado
Gulf
Waco
Midlothian
Waxahachie
Taylor
Calvert
Bosque
McGregor
Georgetown
Gainesville
Cleburne
Hamlin
Temple
Bonham
Sweetwater
Abilene
Seymour
Katy
Dal‘im
Priniy
Troy
Santa Fe
Cameron
International
Great Northern
McNeill
Houston and
Texas Central
Ennis-Fort Worth
Wichita Valley
Prizes Set for Fat Stock Show Exhibits in Dallas Fort Worth
Dallas reports 1600 dollars in prizes for the Fat Stock Show open classes. Contestants may enter hogs and baby beeves for exhibition with other prizes at Fort Worth. A 30 cent per pound guaranteed price is offered for the champion baby beef, to be exhibited at the Stock Show this year.
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Dallas
Tex
Congress
Fort Worth
Texas
Population figures show U S growth and state totals
The census bulletin estimates the United States population at 109,000,000, up about 8,000,000 since 1910. Texas reaches 4,257,854, up from 3,896,542. Oklahoma rises from 1,657,155 to 2,026,534.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Texas
Oklahoma
Walters Guilty of Kidnapping in Opelousas Trial
In Opelousas Louisiana a district court jury found itinerant tinker W C Walters guilty of kidnapping 5 year old Robert Dunbar The verdict of guilty without capital punishment is equivalent to life imprisonment under Louisiana law
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Walters
Opelousas
W. C. Walters
Robert Dunbar
Louisiana
Wichita Falls to raise 500 dollars for Texas building fund
Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce telegraphed J. T. Bowman secretary of the Panama Pacific Exposition Company of Texas that it would contribute 500 dollars to the Texas building fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Chamber of Commerce of
Wichita Falls
J. T. Bowman
Panama-Pacific Exposition Company of Texas
Texas Building Fund
Strawberry Crop Damaged by Record Rain
Alvin Texas reports the heaviest rain in months striking Monday, causing major damage to the strawberry crop just as the peak picking period arrives. Local growers assess losses as rain hampers harvest and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin
Tex
Ethel Man Proposes as Marie Seeks Encouragement
In a Boston Evening Transcript note, a man named Ethel proposes while Marie urges encouragement, signaling a tense social moment. The fragment hints at a personal matchmaking scene and community sentiment.
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Marie
Boston Evening Transcript
Woman credits Cardui for relief from years of pain
Mary Bentley of Nettleton Arkansas describes five years of severe pains in her side head and back with monthly episodes nearly ending her. She says an operation was suggested but she prayed for relief and after using three and a half bottles of Cardui she reports real improvement and promotes the remedy for other women.
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Nettleton
Ark
Mary Bentley
Cardus
Capucine for Headaches and Grippe Liquid-Prompt Pleasant Ady
Capucine claims to ease headaches and grippe symptoms with a pleasant liquid prompt. The product is attributed to Ady and marketed as a soothing remedy for common ailments.
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Republic
Diaz
Portirio Diaz
Chapultepec
Revolutionary Army
Telle
Haynes Automobile Company
Elwood Haynes
America
Murray
Herbert G. Wylie
Dona Cecelia
New York
William Bayard Hale
Wilson
Central America
West Indies
Hale
H. Ek. Doty
Haynes Motor Car Co
Noth
Smithsonian Institution
United States National Museum
Washington, D. C
Kokomo
Ind
Aguas Calientes
Suanajuato
Oaxaca
Guerrero
Texcoco
Tes-Co-co
Tlaxcala
Tilas-Kah Lah
Tehauntepec
Tuxpam
Toos-Pam
Tam-Pre-Co
Chihuahua
Rena Ae
Craig Olle
Cannes
Emore Bros
Mace
Naptha
Ul Grocers
Ft. Wayne, Ind
Friend
Cardui
W.l.douglas
Rene
W. J. Douglas Shoes
W. L. Douglas
L. Douglas
Portage
W. Ll
Spark Street
Brockton
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