Federal forces seize Agua Prieta as rebels abandon town
Federals entered Agua Prieta after rebels exhausted ammunition. A detained American, Thomas Sullivan of Connecticut, witnessed the fighting in the bull ring where two bodies lay amid wreckage. Bulldozed towers and trench sites showed stark success for the federal assault and drying blood marked the arena entrance.
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Associated Press
Agua Prieta
Bull Ring
Thomas Sullivan
Connecticut
Alexander F. Dye
Nogales
Douglas
Diaz
Barron
U. S
Secret Service
Mexican crisis dominates cabinet and Congress outlook
The April 18 cabinet meeting focused on the Mexican situation nearing a crisis with the president and advisers stating no American soldiers will cross the border without Congress approval. Senator Cullom announced no foreign relations committee meeting is planned, while he remained optimistic and saw no immediate reason for intervention.
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Associated Press
Waserington
Bowder Line
Congress
White House
Taft
Cullom
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
No Fight at Juarez Now Expected Near Mexican Border
El Paso report says no immediate battle around Juarez for at least a day or two as Madero forces, estimated at about 3000 under Orozco and Blanco, camp near Sapello and Bauche. Federal troops have fortified Juarez and are digging trenches two blocks from the American consulate.
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el Paso
Revolutionary Junta
Insurrectos
Bauche
Juarez
Casas Grandes
Raoul Madero
Associated Press
Tex
Maderista
Chihuahua City
Madero
Sapello
Orozco
Blanco
Chihuahua
Taft Delays Intervention as Douglas Battles Escalate
President Taft replies to Governor Sloan of Arizona amid cross border fighting near Douglas. He urges restraint, orders warnings to Mexican forces, and refuses to cross the border saying Americans could face greater danger and misinterpretation. Douglas mayor reports six shot and ongoing battle.
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Washington
D. C
Taft
Sloan
Arizona
Douglas
Washington’ Pd. c
International Line
Agua Prieta
Richard BE. Sloan
Ariz
Mexico
White House
McGuire
Juarez Braces for Insurrecto Action After Night of Fire
Desultory gunfire rumbled through the early hours as Juarez faced an expected insurrecto assault. Fewer shots signaled a retreat by the attackers, leaving Juarez tense and on alert for a potential daytime strike.
Attack on Juarez Expected Amid Mexican Battle
United States Consul Edwards reports from Juarez that an assault on Juarez, Mexico, is momentary. He asks Colonel Sharpe to prevent Americans crossing the Rio Grande and has arranged shelter at the consulate for Chinese and others barred by immigration laws during the unsettled period.
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Associated Press
Washington
Juarez
Mexico
United States
Edwards
White House
Colonel Sharpe
Rio Grande
Sharp
Texas
American Citizen Arrested in Mexicali Case
A. H. Saleeby, an American citizen, was recently arrested at Mexicali on a charge of attempting to induce federal soldiers to desert. The report notes the political context and potential international implications of the case.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ril
A. H. Saleeby
Mexicali
Americans Freed After Red Cross Relief Efforts
Deserters released following urgent representations by the state department. At Alamo, Mexico, food shortages exist where American women and children are held prisoners. United States Consul Shumaker at Ensenada is authorized by the Red Cross to draw funds for relief. Prisoners are unharmed.
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State Department
Alamo
Mexico
United States
Shumaker
Ensenada
American National Red Cross
Galveston Manuv ers of Warships Open Harbor Training
In Galveston harbor today the first land movement of sailors from warships occurred. Men from the cruiser Tacoma were landed at 8 am and underwent maneuvers and cross country drills until 1 pm before being returned to their ship. A supply ship Celtic under Commander Arthur B. Hoff, with full wireless gear, is expected to arrive soon with gun parts and other scarce supplies.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
Tacoma
Celtic
Arthur B. Hoff
Eighteenth Century Fete Amazes Grand with Junior Dancers
The Eighteenth Century Fete at the Grand, presented by the Carnival association, showcased hundreds of children up to age 19. Little Miss Jeanette Isabella Dentler led as queen of the flowers with an artful gavotte, drawing an ovation rivaling famed sopranos. The event highlighted training rigor from St. Mary’s hall and featured solos by Marjorie Graves and Lydia Rose, while Miss Harriet M. Bogardus of New York received praise for organizing the affair. Tonight's performance repeats, promising continued entertainment.
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Jeanette Isabella Dentler
the Grand
Carnival Association
Hazel Stowers
Rhoden Calder
Marjorie Graves
St. Mary’s Hall
Mendelssohn
Marion West
Lydia Rose
Zaleme Pettus
Christie Moore
Elizabeth Guenther
Mary Schuchard
Harriet M. Bogardus
New York
William Zimmer
Paula Sigerist
Mrs Mary Busby Dies After Year Long Illness
Mrs Mary Busby aged 63 died yesterday at a local sanitarium from pulmonary trouble following about a year of illness. A Texas native, she had lived in the city for about three years. The body will be interred in the State burial grounds today.
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Busby
Mary Busby
Texas
Diaz Youth Dies at Home in Chihuahua Street
Alberto Diaz aged 16 son of Mr and Mrs J Diaz died at the family home 112 Chihuahua street at 2 this afternoon. Interment will be held at San Fernando cemetery this afternoon.
Aguilar Boy Dies of Pulmonary Trouble
Refugio Aguilar aged 19, son of Mr and Mrs G Aguilar of 225 Salinas street, died at 12 30 yesterday afternoon from pulmonary trouble. His funeral will be held this afternoon from the home and interment is in San Fernando cemetery.
Wealthy Polly rancher Girodetti dies in San Antonio
Franciseco Girodetti 77, a Polly rancher and former postmaster for eighteen years, died yesterday at 424 South Leona Street after a period of feeble health. He celebrated his golden wedding recently and leaves a widow, three sons, and one daughter. Funeral Thursday at 424 South Leona Street with interment in San Fernando cemetery.
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Girodetti
Franciseco Girodetti
South
Leona Street
Polly
Bandera County
San Antonio
Italy
San Fernando
George Zimmerman Dies at 54 of Pulmonary Trouble
George Zimmerman a 54 year old contractor and builder died yesterday at 3 PM at his home 915 Kentucky avenue after a period of pulmonary trouble. He was a Missouri native who came to the city about a year ago. He is survived by a widow and one daughter in this city and another daughter and son in Lit.
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Zimmerman
George Zimmerman
Kentucky Avenue
Missouri
Lit
Zimmerle Funeral for Adelino Zimmerle Held
Adelino Zimmerle aged 31 was buried after a funeral from his Castro street home and a service at the San Fernando Cathedral. The body rests in San Fernando cemetery. Survived by father Fritz Zimmerle brother Sam Zimmerle and other relatives. Born in Castroville and lived here eleven years.
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Zimmerle
Adelino Zimmerle
Castro Street
San Fernando Cathedral
San Fernando
Fritz Zimmerle
Sam Zimmerle
Castroville
Stabbing Fatality on Matamoros Street
Guillermo Serda, about 25, died in city hospital sixteen hours after being stabbed in the back by an enemy on Matamoros street Sunday night. Police seek the assailant. murder charges expected in the justice court this afternoon.
Bradford J W Bradford Dies At 70 In Local Sanitarium
J W Bradford aged 70 retired schoolteacher died at 6 30 this morning in a local sanitarium after years of ill health. He lived with his son in law on Dauchey road south of the city for four to five years and is survived by a daughter Mrs Norton and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Sloan Hagg parlors at 9 30 tomorrow with interment in City Cemetery No 4.
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Bradford
J. W. Bradford
Dauchey Road
New York State
Norton
Sloan & Hagg Undertaking
City Cemetery No. 4
Barnett Rites Held After Temple Fatality
The body of W. C. Barnett, a railroad brakeman, died Saturday in Temple Texas, was brought to this city and interred at the Croker settlement. Services at L. T. Waters funeral parlor were under the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Widow and relatives accompanied the remains. Barnett was killed Saturday by an accidental gun discharge in Temple.
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Barnett
W. C. Barnett
Temple
Tex
Croker
L. T. Waters Undertaking
Brotherhood of Railways
Senate Adjourns As Reciprocity Debate Extends
Washington April 18 In the third day of discussion on Canadian reciprocity the house votes to continue the debate beyond the planned close. Chairman Underwood of the ways and means committee says appeals for more time will push the debate to at least another day. He adds the debate cannot end before Thursday. The Senate has adjourned until Thursday.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Court Records Cora Dixon Sentenced in Vagrancy Case
In a city court, Cora Dixon slept through her arraignment on vagrancy charges. After awakening she requested a delay, but a judge proceeded. City Detective Green testified that she caused trouble for the department. Dixon was sentenced to fifteen days.
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Cora Dixon
Braden
Quintana
Eldridge
Cora
Green
Women gain a victory in Grand Lodge
A brief update reports that women secured a victory at the Grand Lodge event with triumph noted in ongoing coverage. The article continues from page one, detailing the implications of the decision and reactions from participants.
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Grand Lodge
Harmonia Lodge Event Sets Night of Festive Planned at Beethoven Hall
A four member cast opens tonight at Beethoven hall at eight for a night of music and dance. Tomorrow hosts unfinished business and the Harmonia Lodge No 1 golden jubilee with a large San Antonio crowd expected. Grounds glow with colored lights and lanterns, as an orchestra enlivens the Terpsichore enthusiasts. Thursday morning elections will choose state grand officers with little opposition. Grand President Herr C J Von Rosenberg of La Grange is deemed best for the post. John Windlinger is unopposed as grand secretary. Grand Treasurer G A Heilig of La Grange has served 21 years. Next convention site to be selected among Waco Austin and Fort Worth after the ballots.
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Beethoven Hall
Harmonia Lodge No. 1
Texas
San Antonio
Terpsichore
Grand Lodge
C. J. von Rosenberg
la Grange
Order
John Windlinger
State Lodge
Waco
Austin
Fort Worth
Harmonia Lodge to Observe Fiftieth Anniversary in Texas
Harmonia Lodge No. 1 of the Order of Hermann Sons plans a fiftieth anniversary on April 19 at Beethoven hall. The event includes a Coronation March and multiple historical addresses, with Carl Hahn's orchestra providing music and a dance following the formal program.
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Harmonia Lodge No. 1
Order of Hermann Sons
Beethoven Hall
Texas
Meyerbeer
Vienna Forest
Strauss
Hugo Moeller
Largo
Haendel
Sunny South
Lampe
C. J. von Rosenberg
Carl Hahn
Moeller
Deutsche Gemaeblichkeit
Kommers Banquet Shines With Toastmaster Wurzbach
Wurzbach led the Kommers banquet held in the auditorium last night as Mrs. Mary Achtzehn oversaw catering. Attendees praised the wholesome feast and the intellectual program with several brilliant speeches and musical selections.
Not Blow at Protection in Canada Reciprocity Debate
Representative E. J. Hill of Connecticut argues the Canada reciprocity pact does not threaten protectionist policy and cites tariff data showing similar price levels in Canada and the United States. Representative E. L. Hamilton of Michigan warns farming bears the burden while millers, brewers, and packers gain, accusing Republicans of hypocrisy.
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Associated Press
Washington
E. J. Hill
Connecticut
Ways and Means Committee
House
Canada
United
E. L. Hamilton
Michigan
United States
Mr. Hamilton
Hamilton
Marty
Night of German singing ends with Die Wacht am Rhein
A German singing event concluded at midnight as participants united in the stirring chorus of Die Wacht am Rhein before dispersing for the night. The gathering showcased the societies and their members in a lively cultural conclusion.
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised comfort for tired feet
The antiseptic powder promises rest and comfort for tired swollen feet and prevents blisters and calluses. It claims to ease pain during break in of new shoes and offers a free trial package by mail from Allen & Otmisted in MeRoy New York.
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Allen
Olmisted
MeRoy
N. Y
Balcony seats restricted to club members families
The San Antonio club offers balcony seating for parades but limits access to members and their immediate families, restricting general public entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Troops in Line At City Event Prompt Crowd Pictures
Thousands of troops stood in formation as hundreds of citizens rushed to McDonald for pictures and framing. The shop at 322 E Houston St promotes its best stock and work.
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McDonald
E. Houston St
Ladies of Maccabees Convene at Texas Convention
Delegates from across Texas gathered at the St Anthony hotel with 86 hives represented as Mrs Laura B Hart opened the session. Reports highlighted 86 Texas deaths in the term and 299 policies written in four years. Mary Atkins spoke in endorsement of state and national administrations.
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Laura B. Hart
Stella Vodiie
Texas
George Cummings
San Antonio
Committee On Resolutions
Mary Atkins
Marshall
Tex
Supreme Record Keeper
Mary Hart Loving
Austin
Order
Cure for rheumatism with common compounds advertising tips
An ad copy advises mixing syrup of Sarsaparilla compound with Toris compound and whiskey. It claims rapid relief from rheumatism and back-ache, promises easy access from druggists, and instructs dosing before meals and at night with bottle shaking before use.
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Dallas
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Kommers
W. A. Wurzbach
R. T. Felix Goureud
Indy
T. Hopkins
Great Jones Street
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
Carriage and Ambulance Service
Barney Oldfield
Jack Johnson
Crown Theatre
SAN Antonio Club
Ladies of Maccabees
Jesse Bros. Co
Petrich-Saur Lumber
Petrich-Saur Lumber Co
Chestnut
Lamar
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