Chinese Refugees Fleeing to United States Reach Border
Associated Press dispatch reports several hundred Chinese fleeing Coahuila head to the border opposite Eagle Pass Texas. They press urgent demands to enter the United States as of May 6. In Tulsa Oklahoma on May 6, Charles T. Kertfer a prominent lawyer was murdered in his bedroom Sunday with robbery suspected after valuable diamonds and money vanished.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Coahuila
United States
Eagle Pass
Texas
Tulsa
Chas. T. Kertfer
Ministerial Association cancels baccalaureate Sunday services
The Denton Ministerial Association met Monday with Elders C E Wooldridge H B Boyd F L McFadden A D Rogers and T Cooper present. They decided not to hold services at any church May 28 due to college baccalaureate activities and the First Christian and First Methodist will skip services the Sunday of the high school baccalaureate sermon.
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Denton Ministerial Association
C. E. Wooldridge
H. B. Boyd
F. L. McFadden
A. D. Rogers
T. Cooper
First Christian Church
First Methodist Church
Weather Report for New Orleans May 6
SPW reports unsettled conditions in New Orleans with tonight’s showers and thunderstorms. The forecast calls for continued wet weather into Tuesday.
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Orleans
Denton County Supports Woodrow Wilson in Primary
Denton County backed New Jersey Governor Woodrow Wilson in the preferential primary with an estimated margin over Harmon and Clark candidates. Wilson led in the four Denton boxes by a majority of about 42 over the combined vote of his rivals, with twenty four boxes reported by Saturday night. Delegates in Parrott box went to Harmon and Clark representatives though Wilson loyalists claim a county convention majority.
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Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Denoti County
Judson Harmon
Wilson
Denton
Harmon
Parvitt
F. O. McReynolds
McReynolds
Ead
Clark
New Jersey Governor Wins With Large Majority
The New Jersey race ends with a sweeping victory for the governor. The campaign results show a decisive win with substantial convestion style margins and a large count near six dollars in estimated funds.
Judge Sells Reports Wilson Lead In Texas Convention Counts
Dallas dispatch notes mixed returns from the presidential primaries. Wilson holds a growing edge with 329 counted convention votes, Harmon 118, Clark 56, and overall totals showing Wilson and Harmon competing across South and West Texas.
Heavy Rains Increase Mississippi Levee Danger
Widespread downpours raise flood risk as Mississippi levees face greater strain. Authorities warn of potential breaks and rising water levels threatening nearby towns and irrigation. Emergency measures considered and monitoring intensified across affected counties.
8000 Laborers Work to Save Levees in Mississippi Floods
Heavy rains worsen the Mississippi floods as 8000 laborers in Mississippi work to shore up levees. Refugees report alleged drownings, with at least 1000 unrescued near Lettsworth. Relief trains evacuate as waters rush past. Senate appropriations panel adds 500000 to relief bill, bringing total to about 1.25 million.
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Associated Press Dispatch
New Orleans
Mississippi
Torras Crevasse
Lettsworth
Ocia
Tess Wispatch
Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Unofficial Vote Card From Resorts Boxes
Unofficial tally shows results from multiple resort boxes with Harmon leading at 48 and Care receiving 6. other boxes including Sli dell, Drop, and Shiloh are noted but provide no usable counts.
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Slidell
Drop
Shiloh
Harmon
First National Bank Stands for Strength in Banking
The First National Bank declares strength as the essential factor for value in financial institutions. Management credits consistent adherence to this theory for its strong position and reliable conduct in banking.
Wilson Support Challenged as Delegates Voted
Dallas dispatch reports mixed results from Saturday conventions with Woodrow Wilson leading but dependent on full attendance of elected delegates. Judge Salls notes incomplete returns from 135 counties and warns Wilson men to stay active as Harmon hopes persist without formal word. Maryland votes next on presidential preference with Taft Roosevelt on the Republican ticket and Wilson Clark Harmon on the Democratic side.
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Dallas
Woodrow Wilson
Cato Salls
Fes
Curie
Sells
Rice Maxey
Wilson
Harmon
Gov. Harmon
MacGregor
Taft
Roosevelt
Maryland
Baltimore
Wilon
Clark
Gorman
MISSISSIPPIS PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY TOMORROW
MISSISSIPPI primaries set for tomorrow with Democrat ticket led by Congressman Underwood and Gov. Wilson. In South Carolina the state Democratic county convention will elect delegates to the state convention with Wilson backers hoping to sway a majority. Texas to send eight at large delegates to the National convention with Wilson supporters naming Sells Culberson Thomas Campbell and others. Bailey and associates meet in Dallas.
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Mssissippi
Underwood
Gov. Wilson
Carolina
Columbia
Stae
Wilson
Dallas
Texas
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Culberson
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Campbell
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Johnson
Gregory
Bliss
Senator Bailey
Col. Wolters
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R. M. Johnston
Bob Barker
Charles Burkes
Cecil Smith
Rice Maxey
Joe E. Lancaster
Desperate conditions as Mississippi floods threaten Louisiana
Rain worsens floods across Louisiana with no levee breaks yet described but danger escalating. Battles at Baton Rouge and Melville grow grave as Torras breakwater waters advance toward Morgan City. Government ration crews, militia orders, and forced labor of able bodied negroes accompany efforts to secure labor amid rising rivers.
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New Orleans
Mississippi
Baton Rouge
Melvie
Torras
Morgan
Severe rainfall raises flood risks across Louisiana levees
Rain increases flood danger in Louisiana with Baton Rouge described as desperate and Melville as grave. A heavy rail extension began Sunday afternoon, worsening conditions as river levels held at unchanged points while other gauges rose a tenth of a foot. Labor scarce and rationing ordered, with Monday and Tuesday seen as critical to whether levees hold through Wednesday.
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New Orleans
Baton Rouge
Melville
Investigate Conspiracy Grand Jury Orders Norris Probe
Fort Worth May 6 The grand jury was ordered to begin investigation of the alleged conspiracy against Dr J Frank Norris.
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Tarrant
Dr. Norris
Associated Press Dispatch
Fort Worth
J. Frank Norris
Randell Opens Campaign in Bowie Attacks Bailey
Congressman Randell in Bowie campaign speech accuses Senator Bailey of potentially betraying voters on who will represent Texas. He labels Bailey untrustworthy while signaling his own bid to succeed.
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Randell
Bowie
Associated Press Dispatch
Bailey
Texas
Claims Texas for Roosevelt
Sherman May 6 Cecil A. Leon said in a statement he has received enough returns to show Roosevelt carried Texas.
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Texas
Roosevelt
Sherman
Cecil A.leon
Presidential preferential primary in Greenville results
May 6 vote in Hunt County Greenville shows Wilson 1711 and Harmon 1439 for president. Wm Pierson endorsed for District Judge and Prof W J Gibson for Congress in Greenville races.
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Hunt County
Greenville
Congress
Wilson
Harmon
Wm. Pierson
W. J. Gibson
Veterans Special in Fatal Wreck Near Hattiesburg
A Veterans Special passenger train collided near Hattiesburg Mississippi killing the train crew and three passengers. Investigators described the wreck as a fatal railroad crash with authorities responding to the scene and beginning inquiries.
Train wreck kills and injures veterans in Mississippi
A Confederate Veterans special train from Texas to the reunion wrecked near Hattiesburg Mississippi. Four trainmen and three passengers were killed and several more injured. The engine and two coaches overturned and the dead are believed to be veterans, names not yet known.
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Hattiesburg, Miss
Veter
Train Was the Texas Confederate Veterans Special
Two identified dead are Mrs. Charles Holmes of Big Springs Texas and Mrs. James Cameron of Henderson Texas. Several bodies remain under wreckage.
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Texas Confederate Veterans Special
Charles Holmes
Big Springs
Texas
James Cameron
Henderson
Largest Confederate Veterans Delegation Arrives in Macon
Macon Ga May 6 The Confederate Veterans influx continues with the day and expects the Texas contingent led by San Antonio to be the largest. The city hosts veterans as the annual gathering nears a decision on the next convention site.
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San Antonio
Macon
Texas
Cunard Liner Altonia Arrives Crippled In Ice Fields
The Cunard liner Altonia from Southampton bound for Montreal docked at Halifax in a crippled condition after severe ice conditions crowded the Gulf of St. Lawrence entrance. The vessel carried 1,200 passengers as its tracks faced phenomenal ice extending far south of the Grand Banks.
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Halifax
N. S
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Cunard
Altonia
Southampton
Montreal
Grand Banks
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