Bennett on Stand in Millikan Killing Trial
E L Bennett testified Friday in the Thirty-seventh district court on an indictment for the August 21 1915 killing of E G Millikan. He said he shot only to prevent Millikan from shooting him and stood up to cross examination by Assistant District Attorney Joe Graham. The defense sought a special charge. the case may go to the jury Saturday after rebuttal testimony and possible night session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Bennett
Thirty-seventh District Court
E. G. Millikan
Joe Graham
Millikan
Bennett
Anderson
GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC AD PROMOTES QUININE IRON
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with a printed formula of quinine and iron. Also features a fishing tackle ad and a Portage Tire & Cycle Co listing with travel to Sutherland Springs on Sundays via Southern Pacific at 7:55 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mataria
Portage Tire & Cycle Co
S. Alamo
Await News on Parral Fight From Pershing Dispatch
General Pershing awaits an official light on the Parral engagement after a clash between American troops and Mexican forces. General Funston seeks prompt reports as 140 troopers under Major Tompkins possibly advance or withdraw. Washington grants Funston wide discretion while Carranza seeks withdrawal of the expedition. An aeroplane scout is deployed as Gomez’s cavalry moves toward the expedition’s line of communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Parral
Funston
Thirteenth Cavalry
Tompkins
Letcher
Chihuahua
United States
Baker
Washington
Carranza
State Department
Gomez
Ammonia Pipe Break Kills Thousands of River Fish
Thousands of bass perch and catfish died after an ammonia pipe broke behind the Artesian Ice Company plant near Avenue B and Eighth Street. Policeman Sowell traced contamination to the pipe. a man named Mark F. Postewate was arrested on a charge of letting ammonia escape. Bond set at 25 dollars, case delayed for further action. City crews collected carcasses to prevent further pollution. Officials call for a thorough investigation and possible prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Sowell
Avenue B
Eighth Street
Artesian Ice Company
Sowell
Mark F. Postewate
King
Lambert
San Marcos
San Antonio
Skunk Bedfellow Among U S Truck Crew in Chihuahua
In Ascencion Chihuahua April 14 a civilian truck driver waking from his blanket found a skunk resting beside him. The scene unfolds near an American infantry camp guarding lines of communication with the 24th infantry, amid quiet desert patrols and restrained hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascension
Chihuahua
Mexico
Ascencion
Twenty-Fourth Infantry
Ascencia
Columbus
N. M
University of Michigan
Two Mexican Attacks on Auto Truck Train
Reporting from Washington shows American forces clashed with Mexican troops in Parral Chihuahua with Casualties on both sides. Secretary Baker said no change in the Mexican situation and ordered General Funston to take necessary steps to prevent further trouble. The dispatches describe a column of 150 American soldiers entering Parral amid local friction and returns of fire causing deaths among soldiers and civilians. The Mexican government warned against American troop passages and urged withdrawal to preserve cordial relations.
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Baker
Washington
Parral
Carranza
Seventh Cavalry
Tompkins
Chihuahua
Wilson
War Department
Funston
Wiil
U. S
United States
Aguilar
Gutierrez
Obregon
Secretary of State
Foreign Office
Plant Juice touted as miracle remedy by Detroit resident
Mrs. Bertha Redman of 1213 Ellery Street Detroit says two bottles of Plant Juice cured long stomach cramps heart trouble nerves and gall stones dissolving. claim appears in local testimonial for a herbal tonic sold at Fischer's Drug Store in San Antonio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Redman
Ellery Street
Detroit
Mich
San Antonio
Fischer’s
Troops Guard Border as Pershing Force Gathers in Mexico
More than 19,000 U.S. Regulars guard the border from Brownsville to San Diego while troop movements southward to Columbus New Mexico strengthen communications into Mexico. Scouts watch Pulpito pass for General Arnulfo Gomez and 2500 Carranza infantry and cavalry as pursuit of Villa looms. Parral fight details remain unofficial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnulfo Gomez
Carranza
Gomez
General Obregon
Chihuahua
Villa
Casas Grandes
American troops withdraw after Parral clash in Chihuahua
General Obregon telegrams detailing the Parral incident in which 150 American troops entered Parral Chihuahua. locals protested the occupation. Civil authorities could not quell the crowd. several citizens were wounded but officials and generals helped avert a larger clash before the Americans departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rango
Villa
Chihuahua
Alvaro Obregon
Gabriel Gavira
Juarez
Parral
Obregon
Queretaro
Garcia
Lozana
Hernandez
Villa seen near Urbinas ranch in Durango chase
Francisco Villa is believed near or at the Urbinas ranch at Lag Nievas south of Rosario in Durango. Reports say he is moving down the Nazes river toward the Contreras and Ceniceros bandits as authorities trail him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torreon
Mexico
el Paso Junction
Francisco Villa
Urbinas Ranch
Lag Nievas
Rosario
Durango
Nazes
Contreras
Ceniceros
Fourteen committees report on Texas Bi Centennial drive
The chairmen and resident fair commissioners meet at the fair headquarters Friday at 4 30 to hear the report of fourteen soliciting committees seeking to raise 25000 for preliminary expenses of the Bi Centennial. About 9000 had been raised previously.
City canvass to continue after $16000 raised
Estimated Friday morning about $16 000 had been raised in the drive. If the full sum is not secured the canvassing of the city will likely continue. William Cassin, president of the board of commissioners, asks all resident commissioners and all chairmen of soliciting committees to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cassin
Board of Commissioners
Sunday Broadcast Time for Southern Pacific Adv
The notice sets a weekly Sunday air time at 7 55 PM for a Southern Pacific advancement program.
Rotary bachelors segregated at luncheon amid admission bid
At a St. Anthony Hotel Rotary Club luncheon, bachelor members sat at the center table when a feminine guest demanded entry and joined them. Jack Neal presided. Emil Hillie spoke. new Rotarians were introduced. The club announced Rotary night at the Majestic Theater and a farewell sermon by Rev. Philip Cook for St. Mark's Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Rotary
St. Anthony
Jack Neal
Emil Hillie
Phil L. Jackson
John Meusebach
H. J. Benson
W. H. Bitter
Leon Goodman
W. J. Deniger
Gabe Cazell
Max Blum
Harry Hertzberg
Ambrose J. Byrne
Paul H. Scholz
A. H. Muir
Harold Kayton
Walter Steves
W. W. Vaughan
R. P. Schermerhorn
H. N. Timolat
Majestic Theater
Fd Raymond
W. T. Capers
Philip Cook
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Mr. Cook
Baltimore
Fist Fight Ends in Death Near Granger Texas
Oscar Whiteside died after a fist fight near Granger Texas. Leonard Goss is under arrest in the incident. Authorities say rupture of a blood vessel caused the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granger
Tex
Here
Oscar Whiteside
Leonard Goss
Whiteside
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French Shriner & Orner
OM Outfitters & Uilsbee
Sutherland Springs
Southern Pacific
Nemo Hygienic Fashion Institute
New York City
Mazur Bros
W. Houston and
N. Flores ST
Palm Beach
and Service - Bros.co
Ne Shiefs
Skunk
Vitalitad
Summers’ Drug Store
R. D. Gribbie
Brazos St
Houston
Texas
Army
Andres Garcia
State National Bank
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