Carranza Aims to Capture Nuevo Laredo Amid Invasion Fears
Carranza forces led by Jesus Carranza are rumored to move north from Lamppazos toward Nuevo Laredo within a week. General Tracy Aubert strengthens his garrison at Nuevo Laredo, recruiting refugees from Piedras Negras as federal forces prepare to resist and force a battle or retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venustiano Carranza
Jesus Carranza
Nuevo Laredo
Tracy Aubert
Eagle Pass
Piedras Negras
San Antonio
Laredo
Aubert
Carranza
Lampazos
Piedras Negas
United States
Huerta
Severe fight at Durango in Mexican insurgent clash
A private dispatch reports 1700 constitutionalists led by Contreras and Pereyra battling 700 federal forces under Generals Anaya at Durango. The fighting continued after dark with 95 killed or wounded. Reinforcements rush to the Durango garrison as crops burn and arms move from British Honduras into Yucatan Campeche Tabasco Chiapas and Quintana Roo amid rising anti-government sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Contreras
Pereyra
Anaya
Durango
el Diario
Yucatan
Campeche
Tabasco
Chiapas
Quintana
British Honduras
Quiet Along the Border as Troops Leave Aldamas
In Brownsville Texas April 19 conditions along the border are quiet after days of tension. Reports had said 400 to 500 constitutionalists gathered near Aldamas about 100 miles from Brownsville but have since dispersed and are believed to have moved south and southwest of the area.
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Brownsville
Tex
Aldamas
Weather summary from West and East Texas and major cities
Weather Washington reports generally fair conditions for West and East Texas Sunday and Monday. Observations at 8 pm note diverse city readings with winds from the east to northeast and forecasts of possible rain in St Louis Chicago and New York regions. Temperatures range from the low 40s to mid 60s across St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston and Washington.
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Washington
West Texas
East Texas
ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Half Holiday Planned at White House in Summer
Washington April 19 Saturday half holidays are to be observed at the White House. President Wilson indicates he expects to continue the practice all summer. The custom was a favorite of his as New Jersey governor, but presidential duties have kept him from enjoying it since taking office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
New Jersey
White House
Diamonds Found in Tin Tube At Pittsburg Steel Company
Fifteen large diamonds valued at about 4000 dollars were found in an old tin tube in the scrap heap of the Pittsburg Steel Company in Monessen. An Italian laborer carried the tube to company offices where 15 diamonds dropped out, several over two carats each.
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Monessen
Pittsburg Steel Company
Man Dies in Barber's Chair in Fort Smith
Fort Smith Ark April 19 Fred Truschell 59 died in a barber shop chair moments after replying that his health was improving to an inquiry from the barber.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Fred Truschell
San Antonio Streets Paving Proposal Faces Bond Plan
A San Antonio editorial urges funding a sweeping street paving program through bonds and a front foot assessment plan. It argues current taxation falls short, notes 700 miles of streets and only 12 miles paved, and claims pennywise investment could boost property values and city revenue. It advocates modern financing and outlines city and property owner shares under the front foot system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
United States
Dallas
Houston
Fort Worth
Pope’s Condition Improves. No Bulletin Tonight
In Rome on April 19 the papal doctors report four feverless days and no bulletin tonight unless relapse occurs. The pope’s sister Anna Sarto departed the Vatican after aiding at his bedside. Weakness limits movement, yet mental vigor remains. convalescence expected and May 11 mass postponed amid ongoing pilgrim influx.
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Rome
Vatican
Anna Sarto
British convict to inherit peerage on release from Leavenworth
Convict No 7437 Fred Grey, serving a mail fraud term at Leavenworth, will leave June 16 for England to inherit the English title of Sir Frederick Grey after the death of an elder brother. Grey, a descendant of a prominent English family, has a long criminal record in both England and the United States and claims 30,000 acres of land in Mexico.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Fred Grey
Texas
Grey
England
Sir Frederick Grey
Prisgn
Mexico
Friedmann Anxious 10 Fulfill Mission
Dr. Friedmann returns to New York to continue treating tuberculosis patients who already received one turtle serum inoculation. He says his movements are driven by the mission, not government pressure, and no plans to return to Europe until the work here is finished. He examined 29 of 36 Bellevue patients, none ready for a second inoculation. Some patients gained weight, but not more than others not treated. He conferred with attorney Carl Schurz on serum distribution negotiations, not rushing to resolve them.
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New York
F. F. Friedmann
Dr. Friedmann
Europe
Friedmann
Bellevue Hospital
Carl Schurz
Insurance Inspector Named
The Texas state insurance board announced the appointment of A. W. Penninger of Fort Worth as inspector for the commission. In light of several recent fires suspected incendiary, the board expanded its inspector force. Penninger has long been with Fort Worth's city fire marshal office.
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Austin
Tex
State Insurance Board
A. W. Penninger
Fort Worth
Penninger
Morgan Leaves Fortune to Widow in Vast Will
The will allocates 100000 dollars yearly to the widow and bequeaths three million dollars in trust to each of Morgan's daughters. Minor beneficiaries are provided for under the estate plan, ensuring structured support and future provisions.
Will of J P Morgan Probate Set for Monday
The will of J P Morgan, executed January 4 1913 with a codicil January 6 1913, will be offered for probate Monday in New York. The estate value is conservatively placed around 100000000 with J P Morgan Jr as chief beneficiary and large bequests to his widow Frances Louisa Tracy Morgan and to children and relatives. Executors include J P Morgan Jr William Pierson Hamilton Herbert Livingston Satterlee and Lewis Cass Ledyard with extensive charitable and art endowments and specific trusts for family members.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
Morgan
J. P. Morgan Jr
William Pierson Hamilton
Herbert L. Satterlee
Anne Tracy Morgan
Herbert Livingston Satterlee
John G. Milburn
Edna M. Blackman
Lewis Cass Ledyard Jr
Joseph H. Choate
Elbert H. Gary
Lewis Cass Ledyard
Jennie Bigelow Tracy
Mr. Morgan
Charles Edward Tracy
Clara Tracy Hoppin
Julian Brown
Lucy Eldridge
Florence M. Rhett
Ethel Bangs Wallace
Protestant Episcopal Diocese Convention of
St. George’s Church
New York State
House of Rest
Corsair Club
Mary C. Mellvaine
J. Beaver Webb
Alice Mason
James W. Markoe
J. P. Morgan & Co
Ward Phillips
Ada Thurston
Kissless for 17 Years Sparks Divorce Suit
Andrew Smith of Island Creek, Steubenville, sues for divorce claiming 17 years without a kiss drove him to file. He quips that a lack of kisses is a preparatory course for the lower regions. Mrs. Smith concedes limited affection and argues kisses do not define love. Case carried over.
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Steubenville
Ohio
Andrew Smith
Island Creek
Smith
Stop to Graft: Wilson Withholds Inaugural Ball
Paris report quotes Anna Wilson Howe of Philadelphia sister of the president saying Woodrow Wilson blocked an inaugural ball to remove extensive petty graft tied to prior events. She notes the main criticism came from those hoping to profit from the function as Wilson seeks reform. Mrs Howe is in Paris with her daughter Mrs Perrin Co Cothran of South Carolina.
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Paris
Wilson
Anna Wilson Howe
Philadelphia
Austin Preparations For Hermann Sons Convention
Austin Texas April 19 Everything is ready for the state organization of the Sons of Hermann convention to meet Monday morning in the House of Representatives hall which is decorated with flags bunting and colors. Local committees expect more than 1000 delegates from across the state. A musical program is planned for tomorrow afternoon and delegates begin arriving tomorrow morning. Governor Colquitt will give the official welcome for the state and Mayor Wooldridge will welcome the city.
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Austin
Tex
of the Sons of Hermann
House of Representatives
Colquitt
Wooldridge
Charges Against Rich Denied by Marshall in New York Speech
In Indiana Vice President Marshall defends his wealth remarks amid a tariff debate. Senator Warren of Wyoming and Illinois Republicans counter that wealth concentration risks conflict, warning against special privilege and urging Jeffersonian economic equality to restore balance between rich and masses.
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Washington, D. C
Indiana
Marshall
New York
America
Lly
United States
Warren
Wyyoming
Illinois
Senate
Game Warden Expects Busy Year in Texas Waters
Austin April 19 Jeff D Cox chief deputy game warden says the coming fish and oyster season looks excellent after coastal travels. He visited Galveston and installed new deputy game fish and oyster commissioner J W Meredith replacing J W Campbell who resigned.
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Austin
Tex
Jeff D. Cox
Cox
Galveston
J. W. Meredith
J. W. Campbell
American Indemnity Company of Galveston Formed
The attorney general's department approved the articles of incorporation for the American Indemnity Company of Galveston with capital stock of 300000, divided into 3000 shares of 100 each. The firm plans a general indemnity business. Incorporators include Louis A. Adone Jules Block R P Clark George Sealy Ben Dolson Jr H Guldmann and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Attorney General’s Department
American Indemnity Company of
Galveston
Capital
Louis A. Adone
Jules Block
R. P. Clark
George Sealy
Ben Dolson Jr
H. Guldmann
Countess Szechenyi comes to London with family
Countess Szechenyi once Miss Gladys Vanderbilt arrives in London to settle permanently with the Countess and their two children. Friends doubt he seeks Vienna contact or expatriation for love. After a five year effort to join Austrian court circles, the romance of the American heiress ends unsatisfactorily despite Vanderbilt millions spent on charity and entertainment.
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London
Countess Szechenyi
Gladys Vanderbilt
Countes Szechenyi
Vienna
Szechenyi
Fiesta Coronation and Pageant Set for San Antonio
Fiesta de San Jacinto of 1913 opens with a public coronation and open air pageant to be filmed by major motion picture houses. The six day celebration includes parades, the Battle of Flowers, and a grand royal coronation staged in Beethoven hall and an open venue. Rail travel offers low rates as crowds pour in.
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San Antonio
Texas
San Jacinto
Alamo City
Com- Co
Mty
Court of Beauty
Beethoven Hall
San An
Southern Pacific
Alamo
Rex
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Rubert
Carranzistas
Nueva Laredo
Grand Opera House
King
Fort Sam Houston
the Alamo
T. A. Coleman
Oakland Street
South
Menger Garage
Pope
Deaves
Will
Rich
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