New York Mayor Barely Escapes Assassination Shot
An assassin fired at Mayor Mitchel outside City Hall as he left for luncheon. The bullet struck Frank Polk in the jaw, seriously wounding him but not fatally. The shooter, David Rose, 70, appeared mentally unbalanced and was quickly overpowered by Detective Neun.
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United States demands 21 gun salute over Tampico incident
The U S government insists on a twenty one gun salute as the only acceptable response to Huerta’s Tampico episode. Secretary Bryan authorizes informing Huerta that nothing less will be accepted and that U S ships will reply after the salute. Officials in Washington warn Huerta may still back down but preparations continue for firm action.
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Witnesses Identify Peddler in Dunbar Kidnapping Case
Opelousas La April 17 Evidence the state would submit to prove W C Walters kidnapped Robert Dunbar neared completion after three witnesses testified Walters was near Opelousas the day the child disappeared Mrs F B Dix identified Walters as the man who took her boy fishing with him Frank Ansberry and Preston King said they met Walters that day near Lake Swayze Miss Kate Collins of Poplarville identified the boy the Dunbars say is their son as Walters’ companion The defense contends the child is Bruce Anderson The state plans to close its case after a few more witnesses
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The Gee Lifente Wink Ba Wien Austen Associated Press
The worded fragment references The Associated Press and mentions a daily circulation of approximately 20,000. It appears as a garbled note about a news organization and its global reach, lacking coherent events or concrete facts to report.
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Cooler Weather Forecast Promises Change Across Southwest Texas
Major Allen Buell of the San Antonio weather bureau forecasts a weather shift within 24 hours bringing slightly cooler temperatures and a chance of rain or showers. Forecaster notes unsettled, threatening conditions in the region as a pronounced storm area over South Dakota deepens, while a strong Pacific Northwest high pressure system moves eastward toward Southwest Texas.
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Home Weather for Tourists Observations by City
Observations from several cities report temperatures ranging from the low 40s to upper 60s with clear and cloudy conditions. Winds vary from northeast to northwest with some forecast rain or fair weather on Saturday and notable low temperatures noted in the last 24 hours.
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Brown Denies Sunday Closing Order by San Antonio Mayor
Mayor Clinton Q. Brown tells a ministers committee he will permit citizens to spend Sundays as they choose, whether church, fishing, or movies. Police Chief Lancaster pledges aid to enforce, while Sheriff Tobin and District Attorney Linden debate remedy and legality ahead of a county court complaint.
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Goethals to Testify on Panama Tolls Exemption
Washington April 17 Col George W Goethals summoned to testify before the Senate canal committee on the economic feature of the Panama tolls exemption for coastwise vessels He is expected to favor repeal though the timing may push his appearance to April 24 If Goethals testimony is delayed Senators may request incorporation of his statements or floor presentation The New York Chamber of Commerce backed repeal calling the exemption a subsidy that violates treaty obligations and voting 333 to 7 in favor of repeal
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Protests Grow Over Alamo Plaza Street Cutting Plan
Petitions circulate across San Antonio women’s clubs led by Mrs. T. A. Coleman of the Battle of Flowers Association to oppose a proposed street cut through Alamo Plaza. Report says other petitions are circulating and will be presented at the council meeting on Thursday.
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Fire rages aboard Alm in lower bay at Fort Morgan
Wireless reports from Hold Mobile, Alabama say fire on the Norwegian steamship Alm in the lower bay near Fort Morgan could not be controlled. A fire tug was dispatched by Hull underwriters' local agent as 3300 bales of sisal in the cargo area face threat. The Alm, chartered to Seeberg Line, carries cargo from Progreso, Mexico.
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Landlords Grow Wary as Spring Moving Day Approaches
In Chicago on April 17 an official of the Landlords Information and Protective Bureau warned that more than 80,000 residents may be unable to move on May 1 the usual spring moving day. He said 20,000 to 26,000 tenants are evicted annually for rent nonpayment and that over 80,000 have been sued. lists of tenants are kept and shared with real estate men and neighbors to protect landlords.
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McKee Rankin Dies in San Francisco Stage Career End
San Francisco on April 17 obituary reports veteran character actor McKee Rankin died in the city. He was long associated with Nance O'Neil in Shakespearean productions, marking the end of a noted stage era.
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Mrs. Maud Booth to Visit Austin for Prison Reform Tour
Mrs Maud Ballington Booth the noted prison reformer will arrive in Austin on Monday to deliver an address on prison reform and then tour state prisons and farms. Governor unable to accompany due to official business. Mrs Colquitt will substitute and join the visit.
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San Antonio street cars ban smoking on cars
Motormen and conductors were instructed to enforce the city ordinance prohibiting smoking on street cars. Signs will replace old notices reading no smoking or spitting, with penalties from one to two hundred dollars. Master Mechanic Fink ordered bids for new signs to be printed and installed once received.
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Wedding Date Set for Eleanor Wilson and McAdoo
The White House announced that Miss Eleonor Randolph Wilson and Secretary McAdoo will wed on May 7 in a small ceremony. Only the vice president and Mrs Marshall, the cabinet, and the immediate families will attend.
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Washington, D.C
Bequest to Buy Cigars in Chicago Will
Oliver W. Norton, a wealthy Chicago manufacturer, receives a $256 bequest from Mrs. Elizabeth C. Vincent of Cincinnati to be used for the best cigars he can buy. The will was filed in Cincinnati yesterday.
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Earthquake Shakes Fort de France Early Today
An earthquake struck Fort de France in Martinique early today. No serious damage or injuries were reported. Local authorities briefed residents and crews prepared safety checks as tremors subsided. Authorities urged calm and noted the event in official records for further assessment.
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