Disappearance of S. D. Pace Near Denton
Eighty to fifty men search rural Denton area for farmer S. D. Pace missing since April 23 after he left home without a word. Neighbors checked Clear Creek area and the old Glace place tavern, but found no trace. Pace’s finances and home life described as orderly.
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D. Pace
Denton
Mr. Pace
J. 4. Dooley
Mr. Paces
Clear Creek
Mr. Dooley
Theglace Place
Nothng
Texas Bar Committee Proposes Judicial Reform
A Texas Bar Association special committee met in Austin and drafted a report recommending changes to the state’s judicial system. The proposals include a provision requiring lawyers to report on methods to improve court procedure.
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Texas
Austin
Texas Bar Association
Rebels seize Cuatra Cienegas and head toward Monclova
Refugees in Eagle Pass report rebels have captured Cuatra Cienegas and are marching toward Monclova, signaling a widening conflict as fighters push into new areas.
Peace Committee Named Amid Mexican War News
Mexican Congress forms a peace committee while reports say General Orozo orders 7144 troops toward Mapimi and Torreon after rails are mined. In Eagle Pass refugees recount Cuatro Cienegas captured by rebels and a march on Monclova, with engineers moved to safety as Piedras Negras braces for possible attack.
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Onozoco
Associated Press
Jiminez
Orozoco
Mapimi
Torreon
Associated Presse
Eagle Pass
Monclova
Coahuila
Piedras Negras
Cuatro Cienegas
Ito Piedras Negras
Monterey
Pedras Negras
Mississippi Flood Deepens As Heavy Rains Rise
Flooding advances in Mississippi with heavy rainfall worsening conditions. Dan Gerbavol and Sara are reported likely wiped out as waters rise, affecting nearby towns and prompting emergency responses.
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Bavol Sara
Levee Breached as Baton Rouge Faces Flood Threat
Water surged to the base of the Morgan Levee at Main Street in Baton Rouge today threatening downtown. Officials reported the levee’s collapse or failure and crews raced to contain widespread flooding.
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Main Street
Morgan Levee
Greenwood Spokesman Defends Wilson in Party Charge
Greenwood spoke on behalf of Wilson as attorney replies to a charge that Wilson is not a Democrat. The exchange centers on party affiliation and political standing in the case.
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Greenwood
Wilson
Wilson Campaign Speech Praises New Jersey Governor
A court house audience heard Judge Greenwood endorse Governor Wilson for the Democratic presidential nomination, praising independent thought, reformist governance, and Wilson’s record at Princeton and in New Jersey politics amid a critique of trusts and party bosses.
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Wilson
New Jersey
Judge Greenwood
Bailey
New York
J. N. Rayzor
Publi Gervak
Greenwood
Wilson Club
Princeton University
Comite Crip
Nugents
Smiths
Prin
Flood breaks levee blamed for eight deaths in river region
A late May report from New Orleans says the major Morgan levee on the west bank may have breached causing eight drownings. The flood continues with higher waters and more rain forecast as crevasses from the Red River to the south are expected.
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Associated Press Dispatch
New Orleans
Red River
First National Bank Emphasizes Strength in Banking
The First National Bank states that its core method is to maintain strength as the essential factor in bank conduct. Management credits consistent adherence to this theory with earning a strong position for the institution.
Mexican Congress Forms Peace Committee to End War
Washington reports the Mexican Congress has appointed a peace committee to negotiate with revolutionists for an end to hostilities. State Department officials see this as a significant step toward termination of the war, though it is unclear if President Madero approves. Conditions in Salina Cruz grow serious.
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Washington
Mexican Congress
State Department
Madero
Salina Cruz
No Chance to Save Town Flooded by Levee Break
Associated Press reports the Mississippi River levee fronting Bayou Sara broke at 11 AM in Baton Rouge. By 1 30 PM water breached the levee base at Main Street as residents and state convicts labor to hold back the flood.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Baton Rouge
Bayou Sara
Main Street
Deportation raid shocks Mexico City dealers
The deportation raid in Mexico City involving A Z and Joseph Rattners, both general merchandise dealers accused of arms trafficking with the Zapatisas, sparked a new sensation. The men were seized by subterfuge and without official court process. they are described as Russian subjects.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Roosevelt Third Term Spurs Push for Six Year Presidency
Washington on May 3 reports that Congress may submit a constitutional amendment extending the Presidential term from four to six years and barring a second term. Indications show House and Senate members on both ends of the Capitol are close to voting to send the measure to the states.
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Washington
Congress
Col. Roosevelt
White House
Flood of frogs reported near Greenville
A drove of frogs three-fourths of a mile wide was seen five miles southeast of Greenville. Observers estimated millions of frogs traveling northeastward, sparking local wonder.
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Greenville
Here
British Cruiser Algerine to Evacuate Refugees from Mazatlan
The British cruiser Algerine will arrive at Mazatlan on the west Mexican coast in about one week to take on board British refugees who wish to leave.
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Mexican Congress
Mazatlan
Sesoria’en Presse Dispatch
Washington
Brteh
Algerine
Mazatan
Sinaloa
Mexican
Fort Worth Federated clubs push for sane Fourth
May 3 report from Fort Worth shows federated clubs urging business men to avoid selling fireworks to children. The group calls for no firecrackers toy pistols or dangerous fireworks to ensure a safer Fourth of July for the city.
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Fort Worth
Conspiracy Alleged in Allen Trial at Hillsville
State prosecutors argued Floyd Allen was part of a plot to shoot the Hillsville court if he was convicted. Evidence showed Sidna Allen and Victor Allen planned to act the day before, and Cyrus Phibbs testified they reached for revolvers as jurors filed in.
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Wytheville
Floyd Allen
Muhler
Foster
Carroll County
Commonwealth Today
Allens
Sidna Allen
Victor
Cyrus Phibbs
Hillsville Court House
Sidna
Post Office Appropriation Bill Passes House
The post office appropriation bill, about 275 million dollars, passed the House by 227 to 5. It includes federal aid for roads, a requirement for publication of owners names in periodicals, and parcels post linked to rural free delivery.
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Fashington
House
Oklahoma Tornado Toll Tops Forty Fatalities
A report from Korn Oklahoma states eighteen people were killed in the storm that struck last Saturday. This raises Oklahoma’s tornado death toll to forty.
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Oklahoma City
Korn
Ths
Oklahoma
Bailey Addresses 1900 at Daingerfield Texas
Senator Bailey spoke to about 1900 listeners at Daingerfield and pledged frank talk to prevent Gov. Wilson instruction. He later telegraphed Gainesville that poor voice made his engagement impossible to fulfill.
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Daingerfield
May
Bailey
Texas
Wilson
Gainesville
Conventions for Tomorrow Set Delegates by Ward
Tomorrow afternoon conventions will choose delegates to the county convention next Tuesday. Ward 1 holds 4 delegates, Ward 1 2 holds 4 delegates, Ward 3 4 holds 6 delegates. Preferential primaries are planned in voting boxes with poll opening for officers and votes. Ward 1 Lone Star Marble. Ward 2 Paschall's store. Ward 3 county court rooms. Ward 4 district court room.
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Pears
Lone Star Marble Ward
Paschall’s
Ward
County Court Rooms
District Court Room
Titanic speed emphasized at wreck commission hearing
London May 3 The morning session of the Titanic inquiry featured Sir Rufus Isaacs Attorney General stressing that the vessel was running at twenty one knots after ice warnings had been received.
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Associated Press Dispatch
London
Rufus Isaacs
Taft supporters call for recount on Roosevelt delegate shift
In Boston on May 3 the Taft camp demands a vote recount. Eight Roosevelt delegates will ignore the colonel and back Roosevelt, each securing 18 convention votes. The Democratic primary yields seven Foss pledged delegates and 21 unpledged.
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Boston
Mass
Taft
Roosevelt
Foss
Weather Forecast for New Orleans May Showers Likely
Unsettled conditions in New Orleans expect showers or thunderstorms tonight and Saturday with cooler temperatures. Strong storms may bring brief gusty winds and localized wet spells.
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New Orleans
Methodist Church May Alter Rules On Conduct
The Board of Bishops reports to the General Conference that dancing card playing gambling theater going and horse racing rules should be abolished. The church stance remains that individuals must judge for themselves as self control is not enforceable.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Minneapolis
Minn
General Conference of Methodist Episcopal Church
Board of Bishops
KentuckY feuding former governor clashes with rival in heated terms
Louisville report notes a bitter feud between former Gov Beckham supporting Wilson and Col Watterson opposing him, with both men denouncing the other personally in strong terms. The dispute in Kentucky politics intensifies as May events unfold.
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Louisville, Ky
Beckham
Wison
Col. Watterson
Underwood Leads Wilson in Georgia and Florida Returns
Atlanta May 3 Underwood holds a substantial lead over Wilson in Georgia with a plurality over 13000. In Florida Underwood leads Wilson by 5464 votes as returns continue to come in.
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Atlanta
Underwood
Wilson
Georgia
Florida
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A. Jd. Nance
KR. Christal
J.C. Colt
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Mississippi
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First National Bank
Emma Naar Raia
Bayou
Sara Lever
Zapatistas
Sane
Helesville
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Sir
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