Train bandit robs passengers. Jesse Short shot
A lone bandit robbed a Kansas City Southern train this morning in Kansas City. He shot and seriously injured Jesse Short, a millionaire mine owner, as part of the attack. In Texas, Secretary of State John L. Wortham resigns effective June 1 and Gov. Colquitt names Senator F C Weiner as successor.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Kansas City
Kansas City Southern
Jesse Short
Joplin
Blue River
Short
Austin
John L. Wortham
F.C. Weiner
Seguin
Colquitt
Exchange National Bank Promotes Safety and Service
The bank highlights 32 years of operation with no losses to depositors, $750000 in assets, over 2500 regular customers, and trusted neighbors on the board. It offers deposits loans checks drafts collections notes and a burglar and fire proof vault, inviting customers to feel at home and rely on safety and service.
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Exchange National Bank
Exchange National
Exchange National Bank Officials and Directors Listed
The document lists bank officers and directors including A. J. Nance as President R. Chastal as Vice President Coit as Cashier E D Curtis as Assistant Cashier and A C Owsley along with Dr J M Inge among the board.
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A. J. Nance
R. Chastal
Coit
E. D. Curtis
A. C. Owsley
J. M. Inge
Austro-Hungary to Allow Powers Time on Scutari
London dispatch reports that Austria Hungary will not force Montenegro to surrender Scutari immediately. The great powers will be given time to act before any decisive move.
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Austro Hungary
Associated Press Dispatch
London
Austro-Hungary
Montenegro
Scutari
Preferred Death 10 Work
William Brandol killed himself in a stone quarry near Nutley New Jersey by jumping into a deep hole. He left a note for his wife stating she should give up cleaning the house whenever a robin sings.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Nutley
N. J
William Brandol
Robin
Bryan to Remain in California to Aid Land Legislation
Secretary of State Bryan telegraphed May 2 that he will stay in Sacramento until land legislation is concluded. He aims to influence the process in line with administration views.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Bryan
Sacramento
Two County Commissioners and Judge Resign in Fort Worth
Two commissioners Wallis Estill and J H Rogers quit after noon yesterday and County Judge Bratton resigned Monday. Officials cited inharmony within the county government as the reason for the resignations.
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Fort Worh
Wallis Estill
J. H. Rogers
Bratton
Weather Forecast: unsettled tonight and Saturday
Weather notes indicate unsettled conditions tonight and into Saturday with chances of showers and variable winds. Temperatures expected to run near seasonal norms as systems move through the region.
Huerta Troops Cease Activities in Northern Mexico
Reports from Mexico City say federal generals Aubert and Raba have joined the rebels. The Huerta forces are believed to be weakening as rebel activity grows in northern regions.
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Huerta
Mexico
Mexico City
Aubert
Rabago
Hudapta
Rebels gain generals in Mexico City reports
Reports from Mexico City say Federal Generals Aubert and Rabago joined the rebels. Huerta troop campaigning in Northern Mexico has virtually ceased. Carranza headquarters earlier stated Generals Aubert and Lopez were negotiating with the constitutionalists.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Eagle Pass
Mexico City
Aubert
Rabago
Huerta
Mexico
Carranza
Lopez
Federal gunboat shells Empalme before occupation
May 2 report says after insurgents evacuated Empalme on the Lower California gulf the Federal gunboat Guerreiro began shelling the town in preparation for occupation. There is a large American colony at Empalme.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Nogales
Empalme
Lower California Gulf
Guerrero
Carranza Announces General Aubert Joins Constitutionalists
Eagle Pass reports Governor Carranza's headquarters confirm that Federal General Aubert has joined the constitutionalists, strengthening rebel forces amid the ongoing conflict.
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Carranza
Associated Press Dispatch
Eagle Pass
Aubert
Carranza rejects Diaz as compromise presidential candidate
Washington May 2 telegraphs from Gov. Carranza say he would not accept Felix Diaz as a compromise candidate for president and will continue the fight.
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Felix Diaz
Diaz
Washington
Carranza
Felix Diax
Generals Aubert and Raledge Desert Rebel Forces
Reports from Hupata City and Chihuahua claim Gen. Tracy Aubert and Gen. Raledge have joined the rebel army, though the National Palace denies the report.
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Hupata City
Mexico
Tracy Aubert
Carranza
Raledge
Chihuahua
National Palace
Refugee steamer Concordia sinks after bridge collision
The Concordia carrying flood refugees struck a railroad bridge at Clayton Louisiana and sank. Twenty negro refugees and one white man are reported drowned. The disaster occurred in crevasse waters near former farms and villages in Tensas and Concordia parishes.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Natchez
Concordia
Tensas
Concordia Parish
Clayton
Weinert Accepts Secretary of State Appointment
Senator Weinert wired Governor Colquitt to accept the secretary of state post created by J. L. Wortham’s resignation yesterday. The appointment takes effect June 1.
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Associated Presse Dispatch
Austin
Senator Weinert
Colquitt
J. L. Wortham
Panama Canal Work Pushed Rapidly Toward Early Passage
Washington May 2 Reports from Panama show strong resolve to hasten the canal. Nine mammoth steam shovels operate on 12 hour shifts as officials consider an earlier opening than the previous October estimate due to rapid progress.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Isthmus
Earier
Receipts Show 17.6 Percent Rise in April Postoffice Revenue
April 1913 postoffice income rose 17.6 percent from April 1912 with total receipts around 1,781 dollars. Stamps and newspaper post items contribute, along with box rents, as the year over year gain nears a fifth more business for the month.
Railroad President Profits and 1904 Political Contribution
Chas. Mellen of the New Haven road stated directors approved a $102,000 contribution to the Republican party in 1904 as part of immense personal profits claimed by railroad executives.
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Chas. Mellen
New Haven Road
Republican Party
Mellen Defends Stock Profit as Campaign Gifts
President Charles Mellen of the New Haven railroad testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission. He claimed a personal profit of 102000 from a stock deal was entirely donated to the Republican party in 1904. Mellen said 50000 was given to the National Republican campaign balance to support New York Rhode Island and Connecticut efforts.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Boston
Mass
Interstate Commerce Commission
Charles Mellen
New Haven Railroad
Road
Mellen
New York
Rhode Island
Connecticut
North Texas Normal Commencement Begins May 22
The North Texas State Normal College closes its session on May 22 with four days of events for the Senior Class. Highlights include a May 22 concert, alumnae activities, a Sunday baccalaureate by Rev. W. E. Harrison of Abilene, and a May 24 address by Hon. F. M. Bralley. The class of 272 is expected to graduate after exams.
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North Texas State Normal College
Denton
W. E. Harrison
Abilene
F. M. Bralley
Nal
Mpus
Kaffee Klatsch
Mary Arden
J. N. Fulcher
Clagg
President Wilson Campaigns for New Jersey Reforms
President Wilson spoke in Newark and Elizabeth promising to return to New Jersey to push reforms pledged during his governorship. He was greeted by cheering crowds as he outlined goals to advance reform and address unmet pledges since leaving the state for Washington.
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Wilson
New Jersey
Newark
N. J
Eliabreth
Washington
Castle arrested in death of uncle after shooting
Anderson Castle, uncle of C. P. Haddon, was arrested in Houston on May 2 and charged with murder after his uncle was shot to death Saturday night while returning home from his store. Castle denied guilt.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Houston
Anderson Castle
C. P. Haddon
Castle
U S Recognizes Chinese Republic Formally
The United States formally recognizes the Chinese Republic today after the new government completed its organization. The AP dispatch from Washington notes the move follows the establishment of a functioning government.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Tariff Debate Mixes Politics With Economics
The May 2 tariff debate under the five minute rule split about half political and half economic focus. Attention centered on Republican disunity in the House as the tariff discussion framed the metals and agriculture schedules rather than the tariff itself.
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Washington
House Ag
Tariff Amendment Fail Delays Citrus Listing in Congress
Washington May 2 Congressmen from California failed to amend the democratic tariff bill to place citrus fruits on the dutiable list. If no extended battle over the wool schedule arises, the measure is expected to be read through at tonight's session.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
California
Explosion shocks Longview injuring two workers
A boiler explosion at the Castleberry Flewellen company plant on the city edge injured Boyd Wilson and another man who were thrown about twenty feet and buried in debris. Authorities offered no explanation for the blast.
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Longview
Castleberry-Flewellen Company
Boyd Wilson
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