Rivers and Harbors Bill Powers Deep Water Ports
The rivers and harbors appropriation bill of 40 million dollars passed the House 210 to 133 and moves to the Senate. Texas gains include Galveston projects and a 100000 dollar Port Aransas Channel grant, boosting deep water access. Port Freeport seeks a 455000 recommendation. current water at Freeport is 18 feet, but tonnage rose from 53000 in 1913 to 162945 in 1915.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Galveston
Texas
Texas City
Port Bolivar
Galveston Sea Wall
West Galveston Bay
South Texas
Freeport
Brazos River
Port Aransas Pass
Port Aransas
San Antonio
Congress
Board of Engineers
Trinity
Colorado
Guadalupe
W. 8. Holman
Bay City
C. S. E. Holland
Victoria
Sixty-third Congress
Holman
Chief of Engineers
City of
Austin
Wharton
Holland
Fuadalupe
Cuero
Burgess
Texas Waterways
Rivers and Harbors
Burgress
Callaway
Brazes
Armed men scour woods for negro slayer in Louisiana killings
In Alexandria and Millenberg, more than a hundred armed men search rural woods for Ransom Lewis, a black man who fatally shot F. M. Martin and wounded Jack Eltzroth at a sawmill. Martin died, Eltzroth gravely wounded. sheriffs organize posse and pursue Lewis.
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Alexandria. la
Alexandria
Millenberg
Lewis
F. M. Martin
Jack Eltzroth
Martin
Eltzroth
Swamill
David
Teelphone
Politics Hangs Over U S Naval Prestige
Henry White former ambassador to France warned that politics taints diplomacy and the armed forces at the Navy League convention. Bernard Walker argued the United States must expand a stronger navy to defend world doctrines. Gardner of Massachusetts discussed Congress reluctance to fund naval build-up and cited the navy’s declining international standing.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Army
Navy
Henry White
France
The
Navy League of the United States
Bernard Walker
New York
Germany
Gardner
Massachusetts
Congress
Diaz plot leaders executed in Juarez firing squad
Three leaders of the Diaz plot to seize Juarez and topple the Car ranza garrison were executed by firing squad in Juarez early today. The condemned were Nicholas Chavazarria Jose Inez Bornel and Florencio Hernandez who confessed the plot before death. Other Mexicans were implicated.
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EL Paso
Tex
Juarez
Carranza
Nicholas Chavazarria
Jose Inez Bornel
Florencio Hernandez
Spy Executed in London on Espionage Charge
A spy was executed in London today after being found guilty of espionage. The sentence was carried out as authorities completed the case against the defendant in the capital.
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London
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday. Winds light to moderate. Temperatures remain mild with no precipitation indicated in the near term.
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San Antonio
Vicinity
Weather notes for travelers from The Light
The report lists cities with temperatures and wind directions. St Louis 52 clear SW 12 miles, Chicago 46 cloudy SW 22 miles with possible rain, Milwaukee 42 clear SW 12 miles, Kansas City 56 clear SW 12 miles, New York 49 clear SW 8 miles with rising clouds, Washington DC 42 clear S 6 miles with increasing clouds and warmer.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Kansas City
New York
Washington
PD. C
Illinois Voters Tackle Second Presidential Primary
Illinois ballots see President Wilson on the Democratic ticket and Senator Sherman on the Republican. Women show little interest as they vote only on the presidential preference ballot. In Chicago wards the Republican clash pits Thompson supporters against anti administration forces while Democrats split between Sullivan and Harrison Dunne camps. Debate over delegates at large barely stirs turnout.
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Chicago
Illinois
Wilson
Lawrence Y. Sherman
William Hale Thompson
Roger Sullivan
Carter Harrison
Dunne
Republican Party
Roy O. West
Oklahoma Democrats Meet in Oklahoma City Convention
Oklahoma City hosts the state Democratic convention as district caucuses delayed opening. Delegations from eight districts elect four national convention delegates each with half votes and choose a presidential elector. The event draws nearly 2000 attendees. Tom L. Wade leads opposition to Ben Lafayette for national committeeman. The body adjourns until 2 pm in honor of judge H. M. Fuhrman.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma State
Alger Melton
Chickasha
Wilson
Tom L. Wade
Marlow
Ben Lafayette
Checotah
Lafayette
Wade
Preston
Oklahoma
H. M. Furhman
Criminal Court of Appeals
Split in Kansas Democratic state convention deepens
Hutchinson Kansas April 11 delegates to the state Democratic convention wrestled with an entangled field. The likely choices for four national convention delegates were E E Murphy Leavenworth J W Orr Atchison and W F Sapp Galena with Mrs W A Harris Lawrence and Senator William H Thompson Kansas City Kan largely decided for two at large slots.
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Lawrence
United States
William H. Thompson
Kansas City
Kan
Roosevelt requests removal of name stickers in Montana primaries
Former Senator Joseph M. Dixon announced receipt of a telegram from Theodore Roosevelt urging abandonment of a sticker campaign bearing Roosevelt's name on the Montana presidential primary ballots. Roosevelt states he will apply the rule used in other states. In Delaware, the Republican state convention is expected to endorse General T. Coleman Dupont for the presidential nomination.
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Roosevelt
Missoula
Mont
United States
Joseph M. Dixon
Theodore Roosevelt
Montana
Trinidad
T. Coleman Dupont
Pdover
Del
Delaware
Texas Legislature Aids Pan American Fair Effort in Austin
San Antonio officials including Selig Deutschman met Governor Ferguson to discuss state appropriations for the Pan American Exposition. Congress delays on federal funds as the House industrial arts and expositions committee seeks precise data on requested aid to avoid past over commitments. Col. F A Chapa also visited the governor’s office.
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Austin
Tex
Selig Deutschman
San Antonio
Department of Promotion
Ferguson
Deutschman
Col
F. A. Chapa
Executive Department
Congress
Washington, D. C
House Committee On Industrial Arts and Expositions
San
San Francisco
Senate votes to require oil investigation data
The Senate adopted a Kenyon led resolution directing the attorney general to submit all department investigation reports on Standard Oil since the dissolution decree, focusing on gasoline price investigations. The measure follows Western Oil Jobbers’ Association calls to strengthen the Sherman act and end discriminatory prices, citing varied regional prices.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Kenyon
Department
Standard Oil Company
Supreme Court
Western Oil Jobbers’ Association
St. Louis
Congress
R. 8
Welsh
Middle West
New York
Chicago
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Ohio
Pittsburg
Senate Debates Sugar Tariff Bill With May 1 1920 Extension
Debate on the sugar tariff substitute continued in the Senate as passage seemed assured before adjournment. The bill extends the free sugar clause provision until May 1, 1920, replacing the House repeal resolution.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Powder Mill Blows Up Near Scranton
The Du Pont Powder Works press mill at Moosic near Scranton exploded killing David Miller. Two other employees sustained minor injuries.
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Scranton
du Pont Powder Works
Moosie
Here
David Miller
Verdun Battle Intensifies West of Meuse With French Defense
Paris April 11 German assault on Verdun presses west of the Meuse. Crown Prince's offensive against Mort Homme seeks to push German gains but French defense holds, with German divisions limited to a two mile front. Both sides suffer heavy losses as fighting continues through Hill 304 and Hill 295 positions.
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Paris
Verdun
Meuse
Teutons
Mort Homme
Dead Man's Hill
Bethincourt
Meaucourt
Cumieres
Cordeaux Wood
War Office
Douaumont
Vaux
British Grenade Attack Repulsed Near St Eloi Ypres
British troops launched a strong grenade assault after heavy artillery prep south of St Eloi near Ypres, but the attack was repulsed and German troops held the position. Meuse Verdun fighting continued with vigorous exchanges, and prisoner totals rose, including 36 officers and 1231 men.
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Berlin
London
Germain
St. Eloi
Ypres
Meuse
Verdun
Argonne
le Fille Morte
Vauquois
Young Women Send Candy to Soldiers at the Front
Reports from Columbus New Mexico say American soldiers in Mexico have asked for candy. Mail and trains bring parcels addressed to the soldiers at the front. Captain C C Smith notes many soldiers write back to young women they have never met. Sixty pounds of candy from a Philadelphia club was driven to Guerrero by air and other packages go forward by motor truck trains.
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Columbus
N. M
United States
C. C. Smith
Philadelphia
Dodd
Guerrero
German Sussex reply sent to Washington on four ships
Germany delivered its answer to American inquiries on the Sussex and four other ships sunk or damaged. President Wilson met with the cabinet with no new action planned. Lansing awaits Ambassador Gerard’s dispatch and broader evidence on multiple incidents. The government maintains Germany attacked none of the Sussex subs while denying responsibility for other ships.
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Berlin
London
Sussex
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Lansing
Gerard
Germany
St. Paul
Manchester
Eagle Point
Patria
Man Killed in Saloon Shooting at Flores Street
Mack Bonds was shot and killed at 2 45 in Homen s saloon 1508 South Flores. A T Nichols surrendered a pistol to Deputy Beck and was arrested by Chief Deputy Galbreath and others. Both men are Kenedy residents. three shots fired. Bonds had arrived in San Antonio two weeks earlier.
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Mack Bonds
Homen
South Flores Street
A. T. Nichols
Beck
Elmendorf
James Galbreath
Nichols
Bonds
Kenedy
Galbreath
San Antonio
Tapestry Sale Sets Record for Morgan Collection in New York
Art experts announce the sale of forty tapestries from the J. P. Morgan collection for about 2 million dollars. A firm of art dealers purchased the works. The Mazarin tapestry, dated around 1500 and linked to Cardinal Mazarin, stands as the collection’s highlight and depicts The Triumph of Christ and New Dispensation.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
Nonalcoholic beer found by London liquor board
The liquor control board in London reports a non alcoholic beer that smells looks and tastes like beer with one key difference no headaches. A test with 20 mint bottles showed no intoxication. The drink will be offered to Parliament and placed in the House of Commons bar.
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London
Liquor Control Board
Parliament
House of Commons
Villa Believed Killed In Action By War Department Report
War Department announced reason to believe Francisco Villa was killed in action and search parties sent to locate his body. Aviators Dargue and Gorrell reported Villa wounded and possibly dead near Santa Ana, 70 miles southwest of Chihuahua City, while American troops pursued along the Durango border. General Funston said no official dispatches. Pershing expected at Satevo.
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Queretaro
Mexico
War Department
Francisco Villa
Columbus
N. M
H. A. Dargue
E. S. Gorrell
Aero Corps
San Antonio
Santa Ana
Chihuahua City
Villa
Parral
Durango
Dargue
General Funst
Sample
Gorrell
Mex
General Funston
General Pershing
Satevo
Chihuahua
Pershing Informs Villa Is Dead As Hunt For Bandits Rises
General Pershing's front reports renew the claim that Francisco Villa is dead and buried, though under investigation. Villa's winged pursuit, aided by aeroplanes, continues as Pershing arrives. Conflicting accounts say he may have survived the wound with possible bone integrity. Carranza troops reportedly cooperate amid a 400 mile American line of communication.
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General Pershing
Juarez
Mex
Francisco Villa
Villa
Pablo Lopez
Santa Ysabel
Carranza
Rumor of Villa's Death Circulates at Mexican Embassy
Unconfirmed reports alleging Pancho Villa's death reached the Carranza embassy with some officials treating them as plausible. The rumors, sourced as coming from Queretaro, lack substantiation in the latest War and State Department dispatches. Circumstantial evidence of Villa's injury and his precarious flight lend some plausibility to the possibility, while official troop figures for Mexico and the border were released at the War Department.
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Washington, D. C
Villa
Carranza
Queretaro
Mexico
War Department
General Scott
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Weevens
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Warsaw
Polish Central Relief Committee
Anthony C. Czarenick
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St. Elai
Sell Morgan Arts
Dargue and
Garrell
Associated Press
Pershing
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