Witness for Defense Faces Grueling Cross Exam
Opeloousas La April 20 The second week of the Walters kidnapping trial opens with the defendant expected to resume testimony. Walters may call David L Bledsoe to corroborate his claim the boy found with him is the Dunbar child. Julia Anderson and Mrs Dunbar struggle with illness delaying their potential testimony.
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Opelousas
W. C. Walters
Robert Dunbar
Walters
David L. Bledsoe
Iron City
Bledsoe
Julia Anderson
North Carolina
C. P. Dunbar
Hot Wells streetcar line rerouted during Navarro Bridge repairs
A split steel girder under the Navarro Street bridge forces temporary rerouting of the Hot Wells line. Work to replace the girder and finish other bridge tasks should allow normal service by Tuesday noon. Beginning Monday, cars run via Main plaza Houston street to Hot Wells and out via Alamo plaza South Alamo. Fiesta week adds extra service and parade coverage with more cars in operation.
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Navarro Street
Hot Wells
Main Plaza
Houston Street
Alamo Plaza
South Alamo Street
The
Traction Company
Emperor Francis Joseph Delivers Update on Illness
Vienna April 20 official word says Emperor Francis Joseph suffers catarrh of the bronchial tubes with fever and sleeplessness from coughing. Despite the illness his strength and appetite remain good and he continues to handle state business. The Boston Transcript notes a joke about editor Spragg becoming absent minded.
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Vienna
Francis Joseph
Spragg
Boston Transcript
How to Get Rid Of Skin Trouble
Advertises S.S.S. for blood purification and skin diseases like eczema psoriasis and malaria. Claims direct action and universal curative effects. Invites readers to contact Swift Specific Medical Dept Atlanta Ga for bottles and warns against substitutes.
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Ith
East
Medical Dept
Swift
Atlanta
Endless chain of music rolls offered at five cents
The ad describes nine initial music rolls with a player piano and a perpetual exchange system. Each roll can be swapped for nine new selections at 5 cents per roll, with unlimited further exchanges. Additional rolls from the catalogue can be bought and swapped similarly, creating an ongoing chain of music rolls at a small fixed charge.
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Martin McCarrick
America
General Coxey Prepares to Invade National Capital
Washington on May 27 faces Coxey and his unemployed army plan. General Coxey claims 50,000 men will march on the capital to demand jobs and legal tender reforms. He warns of a national business crisis and targets Congress and the president with three proposed measures.
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Washington
D. C
Jacob Sechler Coxey
United States
Coxey
Congress
Banking and Currency Committee
Houses of Congress
Supreme Court
U. 8
Musterole Ad Promises Quick Relief for Aches and Colds
An old fashioned mustard plaster substitute Musterole is promoted as soothing for sore throats bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma rheumatism and more without blistering. Available in 25c 50c jars and 2.50 hospital size with mail order option from Cleveland Ohio. Sacramento reader endorses repeated orders.
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Ist
Masterole
Cleveland
Ohio
William Niess
Sacramento
P. O
Coxey calls for pledge on measures to aid unemployed
General Coxey urged candidates to pledge to enact three relief measures, citing 5 million unemployed and vast daily loss of purchasing power. He described a planned march on Washington and promised to organize camping for demonstrators, praising Carl Browne as a selfless leader in the labor movement.
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New York
Ohio
Bluebonnets sent for National Editorial train arrival
Five thousand Williamson county bluebonnets were shipped to Denison by Mrs. Lee J. Rountree for decorating the special National Editorial Association train, which arrives in Denison Wednesday morning from Kansas City St Louis and Chicago.
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Georgetown
Tex
Williamson County
Texas
Denison
Lee J. Rountree
National Editorial Association
Kansas City
St. Louis
Chicago
Women unite to craft a rainbow through hats and wit
A group of ladies, each wearing a distinct wig, join to achieve something worthwhile. They discuss goals and then collaborate, their heads together, to create a colorful rainbow as a result of their collective effort.
Tells of Trip Through Tibet
Sir Francis Younghusbands decision to lead the British mission to Lhasa Tibet is recounted with details on the perilous journey through the Himalayas the long negotiations the siege of 500 men and the eventual treaty signing in the Dalai Lamas palace amid Tibetan beliefs about the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama. The report notes the army sizes the May start the December push and the altitude related hardships and weapon effects at high elevation.
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Washington, D. C
National Geographic Society
Francis Younghusband
Lhasa
Tibet
Francis
America
India
England
Russia
Sir Francis
Himalayas
Dalai Lama
Forbidden City
Hew Lama
PoDoLax: Grandparents Remedy Rebranded For Modern Use
An advertisement claims PoDoLax releases the bile to cleanse the stomach and intestines. It markets Podophyllin as safe and effective for constipation liver biliousness and indigestion while noting improved taste and reduced griping.
Patriots' Day Observances Expand Across Massachusetts
Patriots' Day celebrations reach peak across the state with three days of events. The principal gathering is at Lexington as lights recalling Paul Revere’s 169 year old warning are shown from the old North Church.belfry. Sightseers crowd Revere'sRide road heading to the historic battleground yesterday.
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Boston
Lexington
Paul Revere
Old North Church
Revere
Shirts by Johnson fit and wear in Commerce street
An advertisement notes Johnson fit and wear at 216 East Commerce Street offering shirt products.
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Johnson Fit and Wear
East Commerce
Johnson
Mexican vendor alleges police attacked him in San Antonio
Orsolo Rodriguez, 62, owner of a chili stand at 104 Monterey, says two San Antonio police officers beat him after entering at about 2 30 am last Wednesday. He suffered multiple bruises and two broken ribs and remains in serious condition. Police chief Lancaster said he will investigate the allegation.
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Orsolo Rodriguez
Monterey Street
San Antonio
Lancaster
Rodriguez
Spanish refugees reach Cadiz in pitiable plight
Fifty Spanish refugees from Mexico arrived in Cadiz aboard the steamer Monserrate. They were in a pitiable condition from sickness and destitution and described atrocities suffered in Mexico by themselves and their compatriots.
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Cadiz
Madrid
Mexico
Monserrate
Otto Riebe Undertaker Ad Notices Private Chapel
Otto Riebe undertaker at 177 North street advertises private chapel with phone 341 for funeral services and arrangements.
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Otto Riebe
North
Grace Lutheran Brotherhood Formed at Fifth Street Home
The Grace Lutheran Brotherhood met at H. C. A. Torrey's home to adopt a constitution. Torrey elected temporary chairman and E. T. Hansen temporary secretary. The group, to be known as Grace Lutheran Brotherhood, aims to advance church interests and aid sick members via weekly benefits. Next meeting set for E. T. Hansen's home.
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H. C. A. Torrey
Grace Lutheran Brotherhood
H. C
E. T. Hansen
West
Houston Street
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An Antonio Orchestra
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