American aviator forced to descend in New York to Washington race
C. Marvin Wood, aiming to set American duration distance and speed records, neared the goal at twenty three miles from Washington before engine trouble halted the nonstop effort. The aircraft train led by ten minutes, Wood passed it before fog caused navigation error over Baltimore and a descent at Gaithersburg Maryland.
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Mexico Declares Lind Persona Non Grata
The Mexican Minister of Foreign Affairs informs Washington that Lind is undesirable and not recognized by the Huerta administration. The declaration labels Lind as persona non grata with no recognition by Mexico.
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Lind Continues His Mission as U S Stance Unchanged
Secretary Bryan announced receipt of a message from Manuel Garza Adalpe acting Mexican foreign minister declaring for President Huerta that John Lind is undesirable in Mexico. Bryan refused to state the government’s reply or any change to Lind’s mission. The reply is expected to stress U S friendly intentions and urge patience until Lind delivers his message.
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American Government Faces Delicate Mexico Situation
Washington August 7 The U S government confronts a gravest外交 crisis with Mexico since the Cuban issue Senator Bacon calls it the gravest in years President Wilson and Secretary Bryan say no action until Lind reaches Mexico and Huerta’s attitude is confirmed The tension centers on Huerta rebuffing Lind as Wilson critics argue over Republican obstructionism.
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Lind to Vera Cruz Aboard Warship New Hampshire
Gov. Lind expected to reach Vera Cruz early Saturday morning aboard the warship New Hampshire which sailed with him yesterday at about 15 knots. Mrs. Lind accompanied him making an unusual sight aboard a battleship during the cruise.
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Galveston
Mexicans applaud Huerta in defiance of United States
In Mexico City crowds of Mexicans praise Victoriano Huerta as defiant toward the United States. The Wilson administration has sent Governor Lind as a personal representative to warn or negotiate. No official decision has been made on Lind's fate or talks with Huerta.
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Freight Wreck at Minco Leaves Two Dead and Two Hurt
Earl Roark and head brakeman of Katy Freight were killed. Fred Hollers and engineer DeMar are believed fatally hurt. Hollers buried under wreckage as cause of the crash remains unknown.
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Wreck Kills Two Denton Boys On Katy Freight No. 70
A catastrophic train wreck beyond Mingo on the Katy line left Earl Roark and Fred Hollers dead and Engineer DeMar and Fireman McKamey badly hurt. The second section of freight No. 70 plummeted from a bridge into Elm Fork. rescue efforts continued as families learned of the tragedy.
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Special Train Brings Injured and Bodies After Wreck
A special train from Mingo arrived at 3 20 with the injured aboard and the body of H B Cassidy head brake man of Gainesville. Fred Hollers and Engineer Frank De Mar were also brought in. Earl Roark’s body remained pinned beneath wreckage. Hollers is expected to recover from superficial injuries while De Mar suffers severe scalds and concussion.
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Governor Faces House Insurgents in Decisive Vote
A decisive clash in the state legislature ends with the governor defeating insurgent lawmakers. The House aligns to cooperate on key legislation after the setback, signaling a shift in power dynamics and potential policy momentum.
House Debates Penal Reform and Education Bills
The House rejected Reeves motion to meet the Governor and discuss needed legislation. An insurgent amendment to abolish whipping by punishment was tabled. Campbell amendment allows full pleadings on state suits, and passes. Senate finance reports education bill with amendments, penitentiary panel backs Hudspeth bill. Tariff and blue sky measures advance in varied forms.
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Attorney General clarifies wine shipping rules by territory
In Austin on August 7 the Attorney General advised Rep George Horder that grape growers in wet territory may ship and carriers may move wine to licensed dealers in spirituous vinous and malt liquor. Dry territory growers may not ship nor may carriers transport intoxicating wine unless the product is non intoxicating. The Allison bill does not prevent a brewer's Galveston agent from reconsigning beer to a San Antonio wholesale dealer.
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Dan Lewis
Allison
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San Antonio
Attorney General validates penitentiary bonds for Texas
The AG's opinion says the penitentiary bonds are valid state bonds purchasable by the Permanent School Fund, easing state finances. Discrepancies remain between Governor and House on biennial appropriations totaling about 11 to 12.6 million, with items for a agricultural building veterinary science building a judging pavilion model school building at Normals blind institute market bureau and farmers institutes among others.
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No Second Called Session Likely As Colquitt Absents
Governor Colquitt announces planned absence from the state with trips to Colorado and to Panama Canal on August 20 and September. Lieutenant Governor Mayes will act as governor in his absence. In the House insurgents win a skirmish with a substituted prison bill granting nominal salaries and creating a General Manager with independent powers.
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Colorado
Panama Canal
Will H. Mayes
Johnston death narrows Democratic margin on tariff bill
Washington August 8 Senator Johnston's death weakens the Democratic majority on the tariff bill but leaders expect to pass it. They assume two Louisiana defections over free sugar and project a forty eight to forty seven vote even without progressive support. They also plan to urge Alabama to call a legislature for a successor.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Johnston
Louisiana
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Ito
Senator Joseph Johnson Dies in Washington at Pneumonia
Senator Joseph Johnson of Birmingham Alabama died at his residence in Washington this morning from pneumonia. He served in the Senate and was noted for his long political career and ties to Alabama.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Joseph Johnson
Birmingham
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