Negro Slayer Hanged in Pulaski Jail for Assault on White Woman
In Little Rock on April 21, Pleas Hoodoo alias Mississippi Vaodoo, a Black man, was hanged at 2:30 PM for the assault of Mrs. Miller in Kempner theater apartments last winter. Also from Rome, the ethno-aphit exhibition opened with royal attendance, showcasing regional structures along the Tiber near St. Peters.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Hoodoo
Mississippi Vaodoo
Pulaski
Dieviel
P SS
Rome
Ce Arthur of
Connaught
Montarlo
Tiber
St. Peters
Arkansas Legislature Interprets Death Sentence At Ashdown
The Arkansas state legislature adopted a resolution directing Governor Donaghen to interpret the execution of Pearce at Ashdown today for wife murder. John F Moran, Galveston precinct constable for 18 years, attends the carnival and stays at the St James.
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Misocratic
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas State Legislature
Donaghen
Onry Pearce
Ashdown
John F. Moran
Galveston
St. James
Lord Cowdray Visits San Antonio En Route To Washington
Lord Cowdray Sir Weetman Pearson, linked to El Aguila in Mexico, passed through San Antonio yesterday en route to Washington. He is to confer with President Taft on the Mexican situation amid Anglo American tensions and a trade war with Waters-Pierce.
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Weetman Pearson
Lord Cowdray
Mexico
Diaz
San Antonio
Washington
Taft
England
Central
South America
Coatzacoalcos
Salina Cruz
Compania de Petroleo
el Aguila
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Texas
United States
Britain
Henry Lane Wilson
Mexico City
Chapultepec
Sunset Depot
Mexco
Planning Campaign Against Statewide Prohibition Amendment
The State German American Alliance directors met at Turner hall at 10 30 this morning to appoint a special committee and draft a plan of campaign. Edgar Schramm presided as president and the committee will report back later this afternoon with recommendations for early next month.
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State
Alliance
Bondholders Receive Interest Payment Order Opened
United States Circuit Judge A P McCormick authorized Receiver Freeman to pay interest due May 1 on the first mortgage of the International and Great Northern railroad, totaling about 230000 dollars, in the ongoing second third mortgage bondholders case filed in Dallas Texas.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
United States
A. P. McCormick
International & Great Northern Railroad
Freeman
Spirit of optimism guides Mexican minister's Congress report
Mexico City April 21 The Mexican foreign minister told the Chamber of Deputies that relations with the United States remain cordial amid Agua Prieta incidents. He reviewed mobilization talks taft's explanations and a Collins incident while urging vigilance against potential frontier conflict and reiterating commitment to neutral law and peaceful negotiation.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Agua Prieta
Chamber of Deputies
de la Barra
United States
Mexico
Ane
Douglas
Lopez
Mexican official warns frontier still tense with possible clash
The Mexican government reports that minor army and police acts have drawn American concern. It vows to deplore casualties from insurgent fire and to instruct federal forces to avoid border shooting. De la Barra says negotiations should prevent friction while noting a large frontier army remains.
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Partment
Commnister de la Barra
United States
Mexico
Rain Stops Autos on Southwest Texas Trip to San Antonio
Sixteen drenched autos from five Southwest Texas towns reached San Antonio after heavy rain halted the planned 400- car caravan. Vehicles came from New Braunfels, San Marcos, Pearsall, and Honda. Visitors toured Travis Park and the army encampment, then dined at Hot Wells hotel.
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San Antonio
Texas
New Braunfels
San Marcos
Pearsall
Honda
Travis Park
Hot Wells
Onion yield below expectations due to disease
The onion crop this year will not reach expected size, falling to about 60 percent of normal due to recent plant disease. Dealer Roy Campbell notes high demand and good quality, with shipments possibly reaching 90 percent by May 10 and prices staying strong.
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Roy Campbell
Flyers Again Busy at Maneuver Camp Test Flights Loom
The aviation show resumes with Eugene Ely and Frank Coffyn testing Curtiss and Wright planes the government may buy. Coffyn flew ten minutes this morning while Ely tuned his biplane. both will fly again this afternoon as preparations proceed before government tests begin Monday morning.
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Eugene Ely
Frank T. Coffyn
Coffyn
Ely
Beck
Route decision for Texas Elks special to Atlantic City
Transportation committee of the Texas Elks State Association discussed the route for a special train carrying a large delegation to the grand lodge meeting in Atlantic City this July. An official route decision is expected at a later meeting. The committee includes C. K. McDowell, Bryan Mack, John F. Robison, and Charles S. Austin. Rasbury of Dallas is backed for exalted ruler with campaign manager Mike T. Lively coordinating in San Antonio.
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Texas Elks
Grand Lodge
Atlantic City
Transportation Committee of the State Association
Gunter Hotel
C. K. McDowell
del Rio
Bryan Mack
Greenville
John F. Robinson
Charles S. Austin
San Antonio
Charles A. Rasbury
Dallas
Order
Mike T. Lively
Mr. Rasbury
Mr. McDowell
Elks
Fourth annual convention opens of State Postoffice Clerks
Postoffice Clerks in session in Cleburne Texas as the fourth annual convention of the State Postoffice Clerks association begins. State President J D Dixie of Houston presides despite a broken wrist from running to catch a train in Houston.
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Postoffice Clerks
Cleburne
Tex
State Postoffice Clerks’ Association
J. D. Dixie
Houston
Maderos Ultimatum Amid Juarez Tension
Rebels and federals hold Juarez near the border as Francisco I Madero Sr arrives amid hope for peace. US troops from Fort Bliss reinforce border patrol while Madero Jr keeps to cautious terms and seeks a return to republican normalcy.
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Eree Garibaldi
Juarez
United States
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Francisco I. Madero Sr
Francisco I. Madero Jr
Diaz
Madero
Gomez Seeks Armistice Amid Mexican Peace Talks
Washington reports confusion over armistice terms as Dr. Vasquez Gomez head of the revolutionists agency argues the truce should pause all military operations including arms shipments and reinforcements. He warns Diaz resignation should await full peace terms, a process likely to take a month.
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Associated Press
Washington
Vasquez Gomez
Madero
Mexico
Gomez
Diaz
War Department seeks report on Agua Prieta clash
The War Department requests Colonel Shunk of Colorado to provide a detailed account of the border incidents tied to the Agua Prieta battle. He commanded at Douglas Arizona during the fight and the government aims to investigate to respond to Mexico’s expected reply.
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Associated Press
Washington
Agua Prieta
Mexico
War Department
Shunk
Department of Colorado
Douglas
Ariz
Mexican Officers Killed in Action Reported
Mrs Florentine Alcantar of Matamoros has received word that her husband Captain Alcantar and four lieutenants were killed, a report from Brownsville dated April 21 indicates.
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Associated Press
Brownsville, Tex
Florentine Alcantar
Matamoros
Captain Alcantar
Webb and Ward Clash Over Water Works Franchises
The piece questions City Attorney candidates Webb and Ward over water works franchise policies. It alleges Webb seeks rates review and audits while noting Ward’s ties to the Water Works and Western Union and asks if they can serve city and corporate clients without conflict.
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Ham Ward
Mr. Ward
Mr. Webb
R. H. Ward
San Antonio Water Works Company
Webb
Western Union Telegraph Company
Water Works Company
Insurgents Seize Nasas Town in Coahuila Clash
Dispatch reports that insurrectos captured Nasas near Padrinca Coahuila after engaging ants and a general and killing several officers. The report lists no names but notes multiple casualties and the town's occupation by insurgents.
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Nasas
Padrinca
Coahuila
Mexico Recasts Taft Note On Agua Prieta Incident
Mexico Rivera de la Barra asks Ambassador Wilson to inform Washington that Mexico wishes to recall the remark about American army personnel crossing the border. The dispute centers on Captain Gaujot and Lieutenant Moore and whether they crossed to seek surrender of federal troops. de la Barra insists Mexico does not seek U S intervention.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Mexico
Taft
Agua Prieta
de la Barra
Wilson
State Department
Washington
Gaujot
Moore
United States
Americans Petition Congress On Withdrawal of Troops
Ninety thousand citizens petitioned Congress seeking withdrawal of U S troops amid the Mexican border issue. Ambassador Wilson reported to the State Department on April 21 that President Taft’s protest over border developments was being reconsidered.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Taft
State Department
Wilson
United States
Congress
Wisconsin Socialist Warns Troop Pullback on Mexican Border
Mr. Berger explains petitions argue troop presence aids in suppressing a just struggle for liberty, urging withdrawal of troops from the Mexican border.
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Berger
Wisconsin Socialist
Rebels Attack Parras and San Pedro as News Arrives
Unofficial reports say rebels attacked Parras in Coahuila and dynamited a church while soldiers were inside, with many federals killed. San Pedro was captured and remains in rebel control as cavalry advances are reported along the Rio Grande near Huerfaro.
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Associated Press
Eagle Pass
Tex
Parras
Coahuila
San Pedro
Rio Grande
Huerrero
Quebec Article Seeks Mexican Recruits
In Quebec on April 21 a Mexican agent sought recruits for the insurgent army. He approached several artillery and infantry members in secret but the success of his campaign could not be determined.
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Associated Press
Quebec
Son of General Pickett Dies Aboard Army Transport
The son of famed Confederate general George E. Pickett died aboard the army transport Logan while traveling from Manila to San Francisco. A cablegram to the War Department from Nagasaki reported the death.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
George E. Pickett
Pickett
Logan
Manila
San Francisco
War Department
Nagasaki
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