Drowning of 3-Year-Old At Parvin Farm Tank
The 3-year-old son of Brice Jackson, a prominent farmer near Parvin, drowned in a two foot deep watering tank at the family home Thursday afternoon. The child reportedly climbed onto the rim and fell in while playing nearby. the body was found during a search after no witness could confirm the accident. F. F. Hill and family and Brent Jackson left for Parvin in a car to attend the funeral.
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Brice Jackson
Parvin
F. F. Hill
Brent Jackson
Villa Resumes Assault on Chihuahua After Setback
Pancho Villa and the Constitutionalist army returned to the Chihuahua front after a defeat on Wednesday. They pressed Wednesday night and yesterday in an effort to retake the city, with border reports unable to confirm the current status of the fighting.
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EL Paso
Chihuahua
Pancho Villa
Juarez
No ultimatum from U S government to Mexico denies claim
City dispatch reports Charge O'Shaughnessy of the American embassy states no ultimatum or written communication from the United States government has been delivered to the Mexican government in recent days.
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O'Shaughnessy
City OF
Mexico
United States
Bar's Confession Aims at Full Pardon in Dallas Case
Meade Barr confessed to the Brown murder hoping to win a pardon from the Indiana reformatory. His sister Mrs Sanders said Barr wanted Dallas officers to think his confession would lead to a pardon so they could use him as a witness, though convict testimony is inadmissible.
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Dallas
Meade Barr
Brown
Indiana
Dr Charles McBurney Dies Father of Appendicitis
Dr Charles McBurney a famed New York surgeon died suddenly of heart disease in Stockbridge Mass He was called to President McKinley’s shooting case and led the medical effort He earned the title father of appendicitis for developments in diagnosis and treatment shaping American medical practice
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Associated Press Dispatch
Stockbridge
Mass
Charles McBurney
New York
McKinley
Law restricts liquor purchases attacked in suit
Nashville Tenn November 7 The law restricting citizens to at most one gallon of liquor and requiring a signature on a certificate was challenged yesterday in a chancery suit against the Southern Express company.
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Nashville, Tenn
Southern Express Company
New Denton County Bank Opens with Public Inspection Invite
In Our New Home we announce occupancy of a new building and invite customers and friends to call and inspect the banking conveniences provided. The bank pledges to serve citizens of Denton County with substantial, serviceable facilities equal to any Texas institution. Ladies are especially invited.
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Denton County
Texas
Louis A. Sarecky Testifies For Governor Sulzer
Louis A. Sarecky, secretary to Governor Sulzer, testified in support of the governor. The testimony centered on the governor's actions and political stance during the controversy surrounding him.
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Sulzer
Exchange National Bank Officers and Directors
The record lists Nance as President and Christal as Vice-President. Curtis serves as Assistant Cashier with Con as Cashier. Directors include A. J. Nance J. C. Coit J. R. Christal Ed F. Bates Dr. J. M. Inge Alvin C. Owsy John H. Paine.
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Nance
Ank Christal
Con
Curtis
A. J. Nance
J. ¢. Coit
J. R. Christal
ED F. Bates
DR. J. M. Inge
Alvin C. Owsley
John H. Paine
New Lineup Shifts House Bill Through Committee
The committee approves a new lineup and advances the bill by a seven to five vote. Reed and Gorman join Democrats as action reverses previous decisions on regional bank counts.
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HOUSE
Reed and Gorman
Reed with the Republicans Senate Banking Panel shifts coalitions
The Senate Banking Committee reconsidered the Administration currency bill reducing regional reserve banks to four by seven to five. Senators Reed and O Gorman who had opposed the bill switch to support. Hitchcock stuck with the Republicans while Crawford changed sides to join the Democrats.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Reed
O'Gorman
Hitchcock
Crawford
Indianapolis Stays Under Unclear Martial Law Threat
Governor refuses to proclaim martial law while a possible settlement remains. Troops stay in Indianapolis as authorities seek a peaceful resolution. Recognition of union remains the only stated difference in policy.
Arbitration Hopes Amid Indianapolis Street Car Strike
Governor Ralston says martial law will not be imposed while arbitration remains possible as Indiana National Guard of over 2,000 camps around Indianapolis. Garment Workers union members press for arbitration, demanding union recognition. strike leaders offer no stance as talks with Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Co. proceed. If no agreement by November 30, a Public Utilities Commission review is pledged with union charter cancellation and departure of leaders as condition.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
Ralston
National Guard of
Indiana
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company
Garment Workers’ Union
Statue House
Capitol
Edna Davis
Public Utilities Commission
Huerta Refuses US Demands and Threatens Massive Army
A report states Huerta rejects ten US demands and vows to declare the United States has no legal right to demand his elimination. The Mexican government allegedly plans to mobilize an army of 100000 men immediately.
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Huerta
United States
Return of Lind Expected to Bring Things to Head
Mexico City reports Huerta will reject US demands to remove him claiming no right to do so and says he plans to raise the Mexican army to 500000. John Lind arrives from Vera Cruz to participate as negotiations near final stages. Lind’s arrival signals a push to resolve the dispute promptly.
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Lind
Associated Press
Mexico City
Huerta
United States
Department of the
Mexico
John Lind
Vera Cruz
Lind Returns Unclear Mission Sparks Washington Silence
John Lind arrived back in Mexico City from Vera Cruz without orders, prompting reticence among officials. Rumors suggest a possible Huerta reply or a need to confer with Lind regarding the American demands. Lind and Capt. W A Burnside left abruptly last night and will be away several days.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy
John Lind
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Charge O'Shaughnessy
Huerta
Lindon
Mr. Lind
W. A. Burnside
United States
Mexico City
Scout cruiser Chester rushed to Vera Cruz with provisions
Associated Press dispatch from Philadelphia reports the Chester cruiser leaving for Vera Cruz with three months of provisions aboard and equipped with machine guns and field guns in preparation for any emergency.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Philadelphia
Chester
Vera Cruz
Attempted assassination wounds Felix Diaz in Havana cafe
Five Mexicans attacked Gen. Felix Diaz in Havana as he sat with Cecilia Leon and Louis Malda near the Malecon. Diaz was stabbed twice in the neck and beaten with chairs but not seriously hurt. a pistol shot wounded one assailant and three suspects were arrested. Diaz was later arrested on a separate charge.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Havana
Felix Diaz
Diaz
Cecilio Oeon
Louis Malda
Mexico City
Carranza
Senate Democrats plan caucus over currency bill rift
In Washington on November 7 the Senate Democratic leaders moved to convene a caucus of Democratic Senators to push a currency bill along Democratic lines. Absent members were urged to attend. Insurgent Democrats Reed Hitchcock and OGorman sided with Republicans in the Senate committee, signaling a likely House-President acceptable plan remains distant.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Committee
Reed
Hitchcosek
O’gorman
House
Hitchcock
Bailey rejects run for Texas governor in year
Senator Bailey of Texas reiterates he will not seek the governorship and will not permit his name to be used. The statement follows a Washington Post dispatch from Austin noting speculation he would announce candidacy early next year.
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Washington
Washington Post
Austin
Bailey
Texas
Linen finish preserves and beautifies laundered garments
The text extols a laundered linen finish that avoids excessive starch and highlights a fine finish. It claims the process preserves the fabric and reveals quality rather than a thick starch layer that cracks the garment. It invites readers to send washables for laundering this week.
Marines Prepare For Duty In Southern Climate
Washington orders 200 Marines stationed at Portsmouth to ready for immediate duty in a Southern climate. The dispatch outlines rapid mobilization from this port as tensions rise in the region.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Portsmouth
N. HS
Washington Today
Death toll in Mexican rebellion tops fifty thousand
A sweeping tally estimates more than 52,000 killed in three years of Mexico's internal conflict. States like Chihuahua Durango Morelos and Veracruz show high losses while homes, families, and farms suffer widespread ruin and economic stagnation.
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Mexico
Torreon
Chihuahua
Sonora
Sinaloa
Durango
Coahuila
Nuevo Leon
Tamaulipas
Morelos
Vera Cruz
Puebla
Guerrero
Oaxaca
Tabasco
Campeche
Yucatan
Hidalgo
Zacatecas
Coolima
Jalisco
Tlaxcala
Guanajuato
San Luis Potosi
Aguas Calientes
Michoacan
Chiapas
Madero
Bank Promises Careful Attention to All Customers
A bank pledges careful service for new and old depositors alike, assuring that every account will receive the same high level of attention regardless of business volume.
Bandits Rob Bank in Waltham Heist Net $142,000
In Austin Minnesota today November 7 bandits blew the safe of the State Bank at Waltham and escaped with over 142000 in currency and other valuables.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Austin, Minn
Waltham
Honor roll bank invites public to open accounts
A conservative financial institution emphasizes its public service, assuring courteous handling of all deposits from one dollar up, and promising absolute safety and superior patron service to every man or woman who uses its facilities.
Paragon Chocolates Ship Arrives With New Jellies Olives
A shipment arrives offering Paragon Chocolates at 35 cents per pound, a bargain compared with a dollar. Also received are new crop jellies preserves and Bismarck olives in Mason quart jars for sale.
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Paragon
Smallest verdict ever in Denton County is 42 cents
The jury awarded plaintiff C L Willis 42 cents in the case of Willis versus Texas Co. It capped a three week October county court term and ends the term until January with a few motions and probate matters remaining. Trial began Thursday and finished Friday noon. Costs ranged from 50 to 60 dollars plus about 365 jury fees. Jury included L D Stallings T BR Brooks E H Smith C M Simmons G M Hays G P Davis.
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Denton County
C. L. Willis
the Texas Co
Denton
Edwards
Fund of $1,000,000 for Colorado strikers urged
A fund of one million dollars to aid the Colorado coal field strikers likely will be voted by the American Federation of Labor convention opening in Seattle next Monday. Local Denver observers anticipate strong support for the measure.
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Denver
Col
Colorado
American Federation of Labor
Seattle
Wash
Movement presses for Bessie Wakefield sentence commutation
Hartford November 7 suffragettes join in efforts to secure commutation of the death sentence against Mrs Bessie Wakefield for the murder of her husband.
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Hartford
Conn
Bessie Wakefield
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