Army post streetcar crash injures eleven soldiers
A San Antonio accident near Grayson and North Pine streets last night left eleven soldiers injured when a motor car and trailer toppled on a curve. One man suffered a severe scalp wound, another had a leg crushed requiring below knee amputation, and two others sustained compound leg fractures. No fatalities reported. patients rest with varying seriousness. Among the injured are George Buhner of Company B Seventeenth Infantry and Nichols Nelson of Company EB Tenth Infantry. Continued on page 2.
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San Antonio
Post Hospital
Army Post Line
Grayson
North Pine Streets
George Buhner
Seventeenth Infantry
Nichols Nelson
Co. EB
Tenth Infantry
Navy secrets debated in Senate replies on battleship contracts
Secretary Knox and Secretary Meyer issued official replies to a senate resolution detailing the government's role with Argentina in obtaining contracts for two battleships built in private U.S. yards. They justify sharing confidential dreadnought plans and armament devices as aligned with the 1909 trade expansion act and note that naval construction information is not U.S. exclusive and will benefit global exchange.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
State
Navy Department
Knox
Meyer
Department of State
United States
Callahan Leaves Breathitt Feud Fearful of Assassination
Edward Callahan former sheriff and ally of Judge James Hargis plans to quit Crockettville amid fears of assassination by Breathitt county feudists as the feud era ends in Kentucky.
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Associated Press
Lexington
Breathitt County
Edward Callahan
James Hargis
Crockettsville
Million-Dollar Flood Damage Reported in Middlesboro
A cloudburst in Middlesboro Kentucky caused damage estimated over one million dollars late last night. Local authorities and emergency crews assessed the scene and beginning preparations for repairs and flood control measures. Independent witnesses described widespread flooding affecting streets and homes in the downtown area.
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Associated Press
Iddlesboro
Middlesboro
Storms Flatten Homes at Leesburg
Gadsden Alabama April 5 reports say a strong storm at Leesburg blew down many farm houses and buildings though no lives were lost. Local authorities cleared debris and checked for injuries as residents assessed damage.
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Gadsden
Ala
Leesburg
Temperatures in San Antonio Show Yearly Changes
Historical readings for 1910 and 1911 in San Antonio list morning and noon temperatures with entries such as 63 degrees at 10 am and 82 degrees at noon. Data appears fragmentary but indicates daily high measurements around the low to mid 80s and mid 60s in varying times.
Taft Urges Early Action on Canada Reciprocity Pact
President Taft urged ratification of the Canada reciprocity agreement in a message read to both houses. The Senate adjourned after a brief session while the House adopted new rules and debated amendments. Taft emphasized national interest and urged prompt congressional action and concurrent legislation in Washington and Ottawa.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Taft
Canada
Congress
Senate
House
Norris
House of Representatives
Sixty-first Congress
Dominion of
Washington
Ottawa
Funk Harvester Head Told Kohlsaat of Lorimer Slush Fund
In Springfield on April 5 H H Kohlsaat testified that Clarence S Funk, boss at International Harvester, described a 100000 dollar slush fund to elect William Lorimer to the Senate. Funk said Cyrus McCormick approved releasing Kohlsaat and that reimbursement was sought.
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Funk
Harvester Head
Kohlsaat
Lorimer Slush Fund
Associated Press
Springfield
H. H. Kohlsaat
Senate
Clarence S. Funk
International Harvester Company
Kohlsaar
Wm. Lorimer
United States Senate
White
Mr. Funk
Lorimer
Hines Denies Involvement In Lorimer Fund Inquiry
Edward Hines denied the committee’s allegation that he solicited a $100000 fund to reimburse supporters of Senator Lorimer. Cyrus H. McCormick of International Harvester confirmed the discussion of the Hines incident before the senate bribery investigating committee.
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Chicago
Edward Hines
United States
Lorimer
Hines
Cyrus H. McCormick
International Harvester Company
Funk
Senate
International
Socialists suffer losses in Milwaukee election
Milwaukee voters delivered clear defeats to socialists in a circuit judgeship race and in the school board contest. Judge L. W. Halsey defeated socialist John Co. Kleist by 14,011 votes in the judgeship race. The school board races also favored non partisan candidates with the socialist slate beaten by about two to one. Mayor Emil Seidel claimed solid support and predicted stronger results next year.
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Milwaukee, Wis
John Co. Kleist
L. W. Halsey
Kleist
Emil Seidel
Independent wins Wichita mayoralty by 1500 vote margin
In Wichita Kansas on April 5 an independent candidate defeated socialism by winning the mayoral race with a 1500 vote majority.
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Associated Press
Wichita, Kan
Socialist mayoral bid falls in Winfield contest
In Winfield Kansas on April 5 the socialist candidate for mayor lost by a 500 vote margin. Fred D. Warren editor of the Appeal to Reason was defeated for a seat on the board of education.
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Associated Press
Winfield
Kan
Fred D. Warren
Appeal To Reason
Board of Education
Chilean navy seeks bids on 26000 ton battleship and six destroyers
London April 5 reports the Chilean government will receive final tenders today for a 26,000 ton battleship and six destroyers of about 1000 tons each American firms are among competitors in the bidding process.
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Associated Press
London
Taft Orders Special Session of Congress in 1911
President Taft calls convocation of the Sixty-second Congress in extra session to maintain continuity in considering a crucial subject. The White House note is dated April 5, 1911.
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WM. H. Taft
White House
Ninth Cavalry Sent to Rio Grande Border Patrol
General Carter received War Department orders to place the Ninth Cavalry under the Department of Texas and send the unit to patrol the Rio Grande. The Third Cavalry will return to San Antonio. the Twenty-second Infantry also moves into camp as part of planned maneuvers. The transfer follows routine, despite complaints about the negro troops.
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Carter
War Department
Ninth Cavalry
Department of Texas
Duncan
Third Cavalry
Rio Grande
San Antonio
Independent Cavalry Brigade
Twenty-second Infantry
Twenty-second
New Owners of Light Are Given Welcome
Business and professional men of San Antonio hosted a noontime luncheon at the St. Anthony hotel in the red room to greet Charles S. Diehl and Harry L. Beach, new San Antonio Light owners. Speeches by Nat M. Washer, Jake Wolff, J. O. Terrell, and D. J. Woodward conveyed city business welcome.
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San Antonio
St. Anthony
Charles 8. Diehl
Harry L. Beach
Diehl
Beach
Nat M. Washer
Jake Wolff
Chamber of Commerce
J. O. Terrell
D. J. Woodward
Mr. Beach
W. B. Tuttle
H. W. Willis
George F. Lupton
U S v Forty Barrels of Cola Case In Chattanooga
The motion for peremptory instructions in the United States v Forty Barrels of Cola was completed in Chattanooga Tennessee. Judge Edge Sanford will rule on the matter tomorrow after taking it under advisement.
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Associated Prb
Chatpanooga
Tenn
United States
Edge Sanford
Fire Chief Croker Drives New Safety Drive in NYC
Fire Chief Edward F. Croker of the New York fire department leads a push for improved firefighting facilities and local fire-prevention laws after the shirtwaist factory disaster in which about 150 workers, many young women, died.
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Edward F. Croker
New York Fire Department
Croker
Will of J. M. Chittim Filed for Probate in County Court
The estate of stockman J M Chittim valued at about 750000 to 970000 is to be divided with the widow receiving one half and the four children sharing the other half at age 21. The will designates Annie Elizabeth Chittim as temporary administratrix and executrix without bond. If she dies, Green Davidson becomes executrix. Multiple potential executors follow in order if needed.
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J. M. Chittim
Annie Elizabeth Chittim
James P. Hickman
W. T. Way
Green Davidson
B. W. Klipstein
Beeville
John C. Beasley
John J. Welder
Victoria
Chittim
Illinois Central to Invest $1 Million in New Orleans
W L Park vice president and general manager announced that the Illinois Central Railroad plans to spend one million dollars this summer to improve its properties in New Orleans.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Illinois Central Railroad Company
W. L. Park
M. K. & T. Elects Auditor At Annual Stockholders Meeting
E. C. Anderson was elected auditor of the Missouri Kansas & Texas at the annual stockholders meeting held in Dallas on April 5. All old officers were reelected with this exception.
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Dallas
Tex
E. C. Anderson
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Withdrawal of Troops From Mexican Border Resolution Introduced
A resolution by Victor Berger calls for U S troop withdrawal from the Mexican border and for submission to Congress of all papers on the Mexican situation. It asserts no invasion by the U S but says the border presence is used to intimidate revolutionists.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Mexico
Congress
House
Victor Berger
Milwaukee
War letters from Chihuahua report siege risk yet daily life goes on
A Louisville resident shares a letter from Chihuahua dated March 30 describing 4000 to 6000 rebels near the city under Madero. Despite siege threat and business disruptions, social activity continues with church, tea, and Palm Sunday plans. Americans contemplate evacuation to the states or Texas if forced to leave.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Chihuahua
Jas. Pirtle
Madero
Uncle Sam
Texas
Diaz Refuses Japanese Settlement on Magdalena Island
El Paso report says President Diaz was pressured to deny a Japanese coaling station on Magdalena island before the renewal of the American government contract. The explanation aims to clarify the evolving American Mexican Japanese relations as of April 5.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Diaz
Magdalena Island
Rapi Denies Complicity in Cuoccolo Murder On Stand
Giovanni Rapi a Camorra figure and alleged treasurer testified at the Camorra case in Viterbo. He denied complicity, pointed to inconsistencies in Gennaro Abbatemaggio testimony, claimed jurisdiction escape, then returned to stand trial. Rapi is described as a high class gambler.
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Associated Press
Viterbo
Camorra
Giovanni Rapi
Bianchi
Court of Assizes
Cuoccolos
Gennaro Abbatemaggio
Rapi
Chance
Murderer Escapes From Dallas Jail
Charles Roberts, serving life for murder, used a hidden iron window bar and a case knife to break free from a Dallas jail this afternoon, escaping with an improvised tool.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Charles Roberts
Torreon Is Threatened as Insurrection Advances
The report says 3000 federal troops are bottled up in Torreon while insurrectos hold Almada 20 miles east. Madero plans a decisive strike. insurrectos fortify Chihuahua and Bustillos as railroads to the south are blocked and a large insurgent force surrounds northern towns.
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Associated Press
Chihuahua City
Mex
Laredo
Diaz
Mexico
Almada
Kansas City
Chihuahua
Mexico City
Intéri
Madero
Orozco
Bustillos Plantation
Abraham Gonzales
San Ysidor
Torreon
United States
Turks Awarded Navy Ship Contract to Turkish Government
Constantinople April S qf Armstrong Whiteworth company limited in London have been awarded a contract for three battleships of 1 tons each and several smaller vessels for the Turkish navy at a cost of 400 per ten.
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Constantinople
Armstrong, Whiteworth & Co., Limited
London
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Hernandez
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