President Bailey visits Colquitt stock firm in Jacksonville
Colquitt Live Stock & Supply Company chief J. W. Bailey, a famed southern stockman, spoke in Jacksonville about his travels to the Texas coast natural Vitalitas site calling it one of the seven wonders. He praised Vitalitas as a tonic aiding digestion and health, sharing his wife’s recovery story after using six bottles.
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J. W. Bailey
Colquitt Live Stock & Supply Company
Colquitt
Fouth
Jacksonville
Fla
Bailey
Texas
South
Summer
German air raid crews express satisfaction with treatment after raid
In a recorded interview Breithaupt and Lieutenant Keithne discuss their Zeppelin raid on England. They acknowledge the high fighter altitude and claim damage to British targets while noting their crews were treated well and would likely raid again.
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England
Keithne
Breithaupt
Berlin Reports on German Raid Against England
An official communication from Berlin via London describes a March 31 to April 1 airship raid on England. Bombs hit London between Tower Bridge and the docks and targeted camps near Enfield, munition works at Waltham Abbey, and Lowestoft with fires observed. A separate airship attacked a battery near Stowmarket, silencing a battery near Cambridge, and Humber harbor forts with several batteries reduced to silence.
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Berlin
London
England
Tower Bridge
London Docks
Enfield
Waltham Abbey
Stowmarke
Suffolk
Lowestoft
Cambridge
Humber
Zeppelin raid on England blasts industrial targets
The German account reports that on the night of April 12 naval airships renewed the attack on England's east coast. For 90 minutes bombs hit blast furnaces and major iron works causing large explosions and fires, with no losses or damage to the airships despite heavy shelling.
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Berlin
Beayville
England
Tailor Ad Promises Fit Over Fashion
A brief advertisement notes that while a man may think a $15 or $20 suit looks good, friends know it does not. Lentz, tailor, 312 West Commerce.
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Lentz
Commerce
Glassford says no plans yet for aviation service reorganization
In San Diego April 3 4ol. William A. Glassford who took command of the U S Army aviation school at North Island relieving Capt Arthur S Cowan said he had not yet formulated any reorganization plans for the general aviation service Captain Cowan is believed to remain as assistant to the new chief
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San Diego
Cal
William A. Glassford
United States Army
North Island
Arthur
Cowan
General Aviation Service
Cavalry Pursues Villa as Mexican Armies Move
Reports say Herrera leads about 1500 men to cut off Villa with Laguna posing a key eastward line. Pershing orders radio and motor trains near Casas Grandes and Namiquipa while Cavazos cites Villa’s random movements and possible injuries. Uncertain fronts near Guerrero and Durango blamed on misinformation and Carranza-related maneuvers.
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Villa
Laguna
Chihuahua
Guerrero
Columbus
N. M
Casas Grandes
Mexico Northwestern
Gavira
Juarez
Gutierrez
Chihuahua City
Cavazos
Carranza
Felix Diaz
Cientifico Party
Mexico
Texas bank failure prompts state aid and depositor payments
City officials and West Texas Bank & Trust Company face losses estimated around 350000 with insured and secured depositors to be paid over days. Commissioner Patterson outlines partial pay plans and possible reorganization while debates over guaranty fund protection continue.
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Patterson
EXPECT LONG CHASE NOW
Washington officers say Villa may elude troops as pursuit continues after the Guerrero clash. Reports from warships in Mexican waters reveal no trace of Diaz. Officials anticipate a week for a Carranza protocol on the Villa hunt and note possible Bello Cano defections, with some men in the last fight near Guer. Major General Funston warns aviators to avoid risky flying over mountains.
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Francisco Villa
Guerrero
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Felix Diaz
Mexico
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Villa
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Dodd
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Villa Forces Scattered Across Mexican Territory
General Pershing reported Monday afternoon that Villa forces under Col Beltran were near Bachineva northeast of Guer errera, with the remaining units spread in small bands. American troops in the district are likewise dispersed. Grazing is scarce and corn is poor in quality. District residents are poverty struck as Villa bandits stripped supplies, though some aid is getting through to American field forces.
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Beltran
Bachineva
Guerrera
Pershing
Funston
Dodd's Men Trail Villa After Guerrero Flight
Five days after Francisco Villa fled Guerrero a search by Col. George A. Dodd's American cavalry continues in remote Guerrero mountains. Rumors of Villa's capture or suicide are unconfirmed. A barbed wire stockade at Columbus will hold Guerrero prisoners, with tin cans and pebbles to deter escapes.
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Columbus
N. M
Francisco Villa
Guerrero
George A. Dodd
Colonia Dublan
Villa
Fort Bliss
Wealthy society woman funds marriages for working girls
Mrs L Bra ckett Bishop of Chicago announces she will pay marriage license fees flowers minister's fee and provide a church wedding for any working girl and man who wish to marry. She says the act aims to show love and marriage bring happiness beyond wealth or poverty and denies opening a matrimonial bureau.
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Crivand
L. Brackett Bishop
Trust fund from Dabrowski estate placed in bank
A trust fund of 6049.03 from the estate of Rev Louis Dabrowski, heirs in Poland unreachable due to the European war, was deposited at West Texas Bank and Trust Company. The fund has drawn interest since last August and is not protected by the state guaranty fund. County Clerk Frank R. Newton placed it there under County Judge James R. Davis. The Dabrowski estate, valued around 7000, died August 9, 1912 in San Antonio. bequeathed to Polish relatives and admitted to probate by Judge Phil Shook. The estate was closed in August 1915 and the proceeds were ordered deposited due to unreachable heirs.
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Guaranty Fund
San Antonio
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State of Texas
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West Texas Bank and Trust Company
Dabrowski
Poland
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Frank R. Newton
James R. Davis
Hig
Phil Shook
Davis
West Texas Bank closes. other banks see deposits rise
Officials in San Antonio report no bank runs as West Texas Bank and Trust Company closes. Depositors opened new accounts elsewhere, with no unusual withdrawals. The state guarantee fund payout to West Flexus depositors will release nearly $1 million into circulation, boosting activity at local banks.
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West Texas Bank & Trust Company
West Texas
San Antonio
West Flexus Bank
Lieutenant Mort 15 to Be Reprimanded
After a court martial for crossing into Mexico to rescue prisoners, First Lieutenant John E. Mort was found guilty on some counts and sentenced to be reprimanded. General Funston announced the reprimand and ordered Mort released and restored to duty. He has been transferred to the Second field artillery in the Philippines and will join his regiment soon.
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John E. Mort
Mexico
Second Field Artillery
Philippines
Mort
Rescue attempt at Rio Grande river incident
The Rio Grande above Brownsville saw a rescue effort for two enlisted men seized by Mexicans while bathing. Several rescuers died in the attempt. Lieutenants Waldron and Peyton were exonerated from blame as junior officers.
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Rio Grande
Brownsville
Waldron
Peyton
City faceoff over appointing fire and police staff
A Monday report says Mayor Brown and city commissioners aim to appoint and confirm all fire and police department staff to bind the newly elected commissioner Robert F. Uhr. Uhr has taken oath and argues only he is qualified to appoint, while legality and recall petitions loom.
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Robert F. Uhr
Uhr
Steves
Lancaster
Wright
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