Railroads Seek Faster Freight Runs From Chicago
Chicago reports talk of cutting freight times to the Pacific coast to about eight days as Panama Canal competition spurs experiments by all transcontinental lines. Officials discuss reducing train weight to speed schedules, with limited gains due to single-track stretches and equipment needs. Burlington tests lower schedules while St Paul and Great Northern study impact on Puget Sound routes.
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Chicago
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Great Northern
Burlington
Panama Canal
Hill
St. Paul
Puget Sound
Thet
Citizens Debate Route Change Over Pine Street Tracks
About 150 residents from Dignowity Hill and Starr Heights met at Calvary Baptist Church to discuss the street car company plan to remove Pine street tracks and route service along Hays or Burnet to New Braunfels Avenue. A petition is to be presented to the city council, with two committees formed to file petitions and seek a franchise for the new right of way. Emil Mueller chaired the initial meeting, then J W Schofield presided after Mueller stepped down.
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Dignowity Hill
Starr Heights
Calvary Baptist Church
Pine Street
Street Car Company
Hays Or Burnet Street
New Braunfels Avenue
Emil Mueller
Mueller
W.°. Swan
McLannan
Hays
Burnet Street
Traction Company
William W. Herring
L. C. Roosevelt
G. B. Goggan
Fire damages Appmann building at West Houston corner
A second story fire at the Appmann building on West Houston and Soledad streets caused about 300 dollars in damage. The blaze started in the Shoaf Private Detective Agency office and was checked by firemen aided by early discovery by a passerby from a Solidad Street shooting gallery. Insurance covers the building. investigation points to a closed desk as the origin.
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Appmann
West Houston
Soledad Streets
Soledad Street
George C. Shoef
Shoaf
Wright
Central Loan Company
Villa marches into Torreon as conflicts ease
General Villa leads a ceremonial entry into Torreon after a siege, with citizens greeting him modestly. He praises the army over himself and notes rehabilitation progresses, including rebuilt bridges, restored water service, reopened stores, and ongoing relief for the poor. Foreigners are reportedly safe under Villa’s protection.
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Constitutionalist Hospital Corps
Villa
Alva
Jefe de Las Armas
Juarez
el Paso
Torreon
Constitutionalist
Eugenio Aguirre Benavides
Zaragoza
Nazas River
Gomez Palacio
Lerdo
City Water Service
Gunboat Tampico Repaired Quickly After Naval Skirmish
General Obregon reports Commander Malpico of the Tampico says damage from the recent clash with the Morelos can be repaired in five or six days. The Morelos and Guerrero lie off shore under repair. Federals are said defeated in two skirmishes at El Paso and Corcovado with 36 killed and several wounded, while trains were captured or destroyed. San Luis Potosi celebrates Torreon capture, noting easier take of the city.
Byrd May Be Released After Governor Intercedes
Acting on friends requests Governor Colquitt has interceded for Texas stockman William Byrd who is under military arrest at Cardenas San Luis Potosi Mexico to obtain Byrd's release. The governor wired Mexican authorities seeking his freedom.
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Austin
Tex
Colquitt
William Byrd
Cardenas
San Tuts Potosi
Mexico
Ptyrd
Mex
Byrd Held at Cardenas. Investigation Favorable
A State Department telegram says Byrd remains at Cardenas under arrest while the inquiry is favorable to him but the Cardenas commander says he cannot be freed without sending him to Mexico City. San Luis Potosi reports Byrd treated with consideration amid unconfirmed Huerta release orders. Byrd has been under arrest for some time.
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Ice
State Department
Byrd
Cardenas
Mexico
San Luis Potosi
Huerta
Army makes final stand near Parras in Mexico
Surrounded by a strong column of Constitutionalists commanded by General Hernandez, the shattered remnant of General Refugio Velasco's army makes a final desperate stand near Parras according to dispatches from Juarez dated April 4.
Warner's Kidney and Liver Remedy Ad
Public health notice promotes Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy as a tonic and healer for kidney disease symptoms. Emphasizes uric acid buildup, bodily weakness, and irregular heart action. Claims 37 years of reliability, available in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes with free sample offer.
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Warner
Roche Top
BN. T
Federals fight retreat as Constitutionalists push toward Monterey
Front lines hold under heavy action as 4000 Federals prepare defense at Monterey. General Genzales leads about 3000 Constitutionalist troops nearby while Natera moves to attack Zacatecas. Constitutionalists now control Chihuahua Durango Sonora and most of Sinaloa Nuevo Leon Tamaulipas with gains in Hidalgo Zacatecas and Guerrero. Rebels expect reorganization delays at Villa’s forces after Torreon fight and captors seize cannon from fleeing Federals.
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Monterey
Genzales
Natera
Zacatecas
Torreon
Chihuahua
Durango
Sonora
Sinaloa
Nuevo Leon
Tamaulipas
Hidalgo
Guerrero
Villa
May Recognize Carranza in Mexican Crisis
Washington reports expected U S recognition of the Constitutionalists in Northern Mexico after Torreon and amid Tampico crisis. Plans include recognizing their flag on land and sea, acknowledging blockades, and possible bond flotation as Carranza and Villa pursue indemnity and a navy.
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Washington, D. C
Mexico
Torreon
Tampico
Wilson
Huerta
Benton
Great Britain
Carranza
Villa
State Department
Constitutionaliats
Alist Case Tied to Villa Success and Huerta Impasse
A rising alist case is presented as the United States government confronts Villa's gains and Huerta's failure to reach indemnity settlements with England and other nations over northern Mexico.
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United States
Villa
Huerta
England
Mexico
State government shifts centers as Acuna leaves Juarez
Attorney Jesus Acuna secretary of state for Coahuila departs Juarez for Torreon to establish the state government headquarters and assume control. General Carranza remains Constitutionalist governor chosen during the Madero era. Juarez Durango service restored for the first time since the Orozco rebellion. Wealthy Mexicans flee Monterey toward the border as Nacional de Railway suspends Monterey Nuevo Laredo trains amid border tensions.
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EL Paso
Tex
Jesus Acuna
Coahuila
Juarez
Torreon
General Carranza
Madero
Durango
Orozco
Laredo
Monterey
National
Itailway Lines
Nuevo Laredo
You Are Entitled To The Best Ask For It
A quirky exchange notes entitlement to top value and persistence in asking. A jest about a chorus girl in an automobile triggers a reporter gag about photo favors and a disgruntled Wombat that underscores society’s appetite for sensational coverage.
Reading the Papers on Art Thefts and Public Education
In a witty discussion, Mr Wembat and Mr Wampua debate Mona Lisa thefts and Venus de Milo incidents. They argue such episodes, though deplorable, provide the public with an unexpected art education.
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Mr. Wembat
Mr. Wampua
Lavish Orange Yield and Maple Syrup Doubtful Claim
A fragment mentions a man with 3000 oranges from one tree as a lavish yield and questions a claim of marketing 2000 gallons of maple syrup in March, noting only two maple trees on the property. Entities include oranges, maple syrup, March, and unnamed seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bia Place
Girl From Wyoming Visits San Antonio
Miss Alberta Claire known as The Girl From Wyoming rode from Sheridan to Buffalo to greet the Sheridan Chamber of Commerce. She travels with her own production of the battle of Ojinaga and a Klondike sledge dog, completing a 5000 mile journey begun in April 1911. She met Gen. Villa in El Paso and opines on Mexico’s leadership and Carranza’s presidency.
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Alberta Claire
Wyoming
Sheridan
Wyo
Buffalo
N. Y
Sheridan Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Battle of
Ojinaga
Klondike
Mojave Desert
Woolworth
New York City
Claire
el Paso
Francisco Villa
Villa
Mexico
Mili
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George Washington
Matamoros
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Redfern
Wolfson
Ial
Saul Wolfson Dry Goods Co
ARMY
Parras
State of
Cambridge University
Bristol University
Grit Free
Thomas EB. Green
H. H. Green
Box PF
Atlanta, Ga
Nester’s Drug Store
San Pedro Avenue
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