Parral Rebel Shooting over American Gunner Fountain
American gunner James Fountain from Las Cruces was shot by rebel soldiers in Parral despite protests by Americans and the consular agent. Fountain, 38, served with Pancho Villa’s forces, was captured when Parral fell, paroled, and given town freedom before his death as rebels claimed he tried to escape. Foreigners fleeing Parral report wide looting by locals and some rebels, with General Salazar recovering loot before leaving.
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EL Paso
Tex
James Fountain
Las Cruces
N. M
Parral
Fountain
Pancho Villa
Salazar
Campa
Emilio P. Campa
Pascual Orozco
Juarez
Jimenez
United States
Missouri
Federals at Conejos in rearmed Mexican clash
New developments place federal forces under General Tellez at Conejos 46 miles south of Escalon with rebels led by Generals Campos Argumedo and Murillo. General Salazar is expected to assume southern operations, while General Orozco manages the campaign from Chihuahua.
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Associated Press
Jimentz
Mex
Corralitos
Tellez
Conejos
Escalon
Campos
Argumedo
Murrillo
Salazar
Battle Near Corralitos Looms in Mexican Revolution
Manuel Lujan, a special commissioner for General Orozco, predicted the decisive battle of the Mexican Revolution would occur near Corralitos within two or three days. He cited a telegram saying federal and revolutionary outposts were within miles of each other and that fighting would start soon.
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Associated Press
New York
Mexico
Corralitos
Manuel Lujan
Orozco
Federal Army
Federals Retake Jojutla After Zapatista Advance
Federal troops recaptured the commercial town of Jojutla Morelos after surrounding the area and using artillery, following a three day Zapatista advance, according to reports released by the interior department.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Jojutla
Morelos
Zapatistas
Department of the Interior
Southern Commercial congress re elects officers in Nashville
The Southern Commercial congress re elected its officers led by President Senator Duncan A Fletcher of Florida and Vice Presidents David R Francis and Thomas Southgate. The waterways conference backed a $50 million annual federal waterway appropriation. The event featured a rally on southern agricultural recovery with Dr J H Kirkland slated to preside at the final session.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Southern Commercial Congress
Duncan WU
Fletcher
Florida
David R. Francis
St. Louis
Thomas Southgate
Norfolk
William H. Saunders
Washington
G. Grosvenor Dawe
Clarence J. Owens
Riverdale
Waterways Conference
National Rivers and Harbors
Congress
Duncan A. Fletcher
J. H. Kirkland
Vanderbilt University
South
Chamber of Commerce vows support for Texas troop encampment
A Fort Sam Houston meeting with Brig. Gen. Joseph W. Duncan saw a chamber committee pledge full cooperation to assist in housing and preparing for a potential encampment of the Sixth and Ninth Infantry. The group cited plans for camp sites and sewer connections to the city, signaling a more permanent camp if orders rise.
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Joseph W. Duncan
Fort Sam Houston
Department of Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Nat M. Washer
Charles Graebner
H. E. Hildebrand
Jake Wolff
Duncan
Washington
Washer
High Water Destroys 31 Grayson Bridges
Sherman ex April 10 Gray son county reports 31 bridges lost to high water, disrupting transport and access across the region.
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Grayson
Associated Press
Sherman
Grayson County
Weather update for San Antonio and vicinity
For San Antonio and vicinity to night and Thursday unsettled show ers tonight or Thursday warmer to night.
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San Antonio
Vicinity
Weather outlook for tourists in major cities
Observations at 8 am report varying conditions across the United States. St Louis has no data. Chicago and Milwaukee show clear skies with cool mornings. New York and Boston expect rain tonight or Thursday. Washington notes cloudy skies with southwest winds and rain.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Newspaper Wire Claim Misattributed to San Antonio Light
The statement declares that any claim a day leased wire from the Associated Press is carried by a newspaper other than the San Antonio Light is unfounded and without basis in fact. It asserts the Light is the sole carrier of such AP wires. The source emphasizes accuracy and rejects misattribution.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Roosevelt Beats Taft In Illinois Primary Returns
Preliminary Illinois primary results show Theodore Roosevelt leading Taft by about 110000 votes for president in statewide tallies, with Champ Clark ahead of Woodrow Wilson by roughly 140000. Charles S. Deneen touted for governor, Edward F. Dunne leading the Democratic ticket, and more, as tallying continues into a second day.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Illinois
Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilson
Charles S. Deneen
Edward F. Dunne
LaFollette
Roosevelt
Wilson
Clark
United States
Magill
Cullom
Sherman
Webster
Lawrence Y. Sherman
State Board of Administration
Shelby M. Cullom
James Hamilton
Joseph Cannon
House
Congress
W. B. McKinley
Roosevelt as Pontius Pilate in Senate Debate
The Associated Press reports Senator Jones of Washington likened former President Roosevelt to Pontius Pilate in the Senate. He cited Roosevelt’s Detroit speech condemning the majority of the former committee as unresponsive to constituents. Jones argued Roosevelt would have denounced the crucifixion if he were as progressive as now, implying he would be a reactionary otherwise.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Senate
Pontius Pilate
Senator Jones
Washington
Detroit
Lorimer Committee
Illinois
Pilate
Jesus
Urge Drainage System to Reclaim Lands
Edmund T. Perkins of Chicago urged Congress to create a national drainage commission with funding to reclaim unproductive soil. He spoke at the National Drainage congress in New Orleans, proposing an initial drainage fund from public land sales, citing 555000 dollars received last year in nine states and Alaska.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Congress
Edmund T. Perkins
Chicago
Ting
National Drainage Congress
Perkins
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Louisiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Wisconsin
Alaska
Texas Central Railroad names new president and directors
At a Waco meeting, A. A. Allen resigned as president and C. E. Schaff was elected to lead the Texas Central railroad. New directors named include Frank Trumbull, C. E. Schaff, A. T. Clifton, R. T. Dennis, J. M. Radford, R. L. Penick, K. Bowerfind, with J. E. Corby and A. S. Coke in secretary treasurer and attorney roles respectively.
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Waco
Tex
Texas Central Railroad
A. A. Allen
C. EB. Schaff
New York Central Lines
Buffalo
Frank Trumbull
New York
C. E. Schaff
St. Louis
A. T. Clifton
R. T. Dennis
Autos on Light Run Held by Washout at Cedar Bayou
High water washed away Cedar Bayou bridge affecting the Light endurance run from Aransas Pass to Port O Connor. Cars were ferried by barge from Aransas Pass to Mustang Island and back after a midcourse interruption. Official scores remained unchanged and the return leg to San Antonio depends on weather.
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Aransas Pass
Tex
Cedar Bayou
St. Joseph's Island
Mustang Island
Port O’connoro
Bayou
Port O’connor
San Antonio
Brown receives life term in Texas murder case
Brown is sentenced to life imprisonment after a five hour jury deliberation in Ballinger Texas. The George Brown murder verdict was announced at 10 AM and Brown showed no visible emotion as the decision was read. his children bid him farewell in court last night.
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Associated Press
Ballinger
Tex
George Brown
Brown
Dolly to Visit Los Angeles Heights Thursday Night
Dolly will visit Los Angeles Heights and occupy a seat at Orpheum on Thursday night as crowds are expected to gather on the street. The event is anticipated to attract a large turnout with fans seeking a live encounter in the theater district.
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Los Angeles Heights
Orpheum
Dolly Dimples Toured San Antonio in a Farsighted Hunt
The mysterious Dolly Dimples advertised by The Light seeks capture with a $200 gold reward. She appeared at the Orpheum Theater on Tuesday and will be seen today at Avenue C and Houston Street and tomorrow at Los Angeles Heights Addition with disguises from 2:30 to 5:30. A theater capture yields weekly season tickets. misdirections promise further appearances through Thursday.
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Dolly Dimples
Orpheum
Dolly
Avenue C
Houston Street
Los Angeles Heights Addition
Los Angeles Heights
Mysterio
San. Antonio
South
THE
LIGHT
San Antonio
San Antonio Orpheum Visit Highlights Miss Juliet Witter Hats
Dolly Dimples thanks San Antonians at the Orpheum for a warm reception and praise for Miss Lola Downin and Mr. Hayden Stevenson. The Emporium Millinery at 208 West Commerce showcases Miss Witter designs, including elegant Virot hats and exotic plumage, with a department for children and staff who are designers.
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New York
Miss Witter
Coal Operators Propose Strike Commission in Philadelphia
Coal operators meet with miners in Philadelphia to discuss a proposed anthracite strike commission. A sub committee was formed but adjourned to reconvene tomorrow afternoon to seek an acceptable arrangement.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
O'Eleck
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Las Cruces, N. M
Villa
Qprozco
Commercial Congress
Jones
Texas Central
Port O'Connor
Orpheum Theater
Buchanan
Lola Downin
Marion Stanton
San Antonian
Miss Downin
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