Canton Taota Rd Murdered Warships Sent
A. P. dispatches report Washington dispatches say gunboat Washington sailed from Hong Kong to Canton to assist Americans as rebels in Canton intensified. Li the Taotai assassinated. British destroyers deployed. Brigadier General Chung mortally wounded and died. Canton refugees flee while authorities suspend river navigation.
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Associated Press
Hong Kong
Canton
Macao
Chung
Babcock
Chicago
Chong Yung
Yamen
Americans in No Danger at Canton, Says Consul Bergholz
Washington reports that Americans and foreigners in Canton are believed to be in no danger. American Consul Bergholz at Canton cabled the State Department and has telephoned the senior naval officer at Hong Kong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Canton
Bergholz
State Department
Ong Kong
Post Office to Count Mail Pieces in May
Clerks at the local postoffice prepare for a May starting count of incoming and outgoing mail. The effort, ordered by the post office department, aims to gauge handling costs and justify possible postage increases on magazines to curb the postal deficit. Two extra clerks, F C Krause and Paul M Stevens, are allotted for May with expectation of more help.
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Post Office Department
Joseph W. Fuller
F.C. Krause
Paul M. Stevens
San Antonians Honored by Pythians and Pythian Sisters
Jeff Nordhaus reports the forty third annual Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters convention in Abilene drew about 1400 delegates. Four San Antonio members were honored: John F. Onion as grand representative, Mrs. John F. Onion as grand outer guard, Mrs. Ben P. Converse as mistress of correspondence records and seals, and Mrs. Fred Woodson won the gold medal for best rendition of the secret work. Fort Worth and Abilene officials participated in ceremonies. Grand Representative Thomas was elected by rising vote.
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Jeff Nordhaus
San Antonio
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
Abilene
Waco
John F. Onion
Supreme Lodge
Ben P. Converse
Fred Woodson
Supreme Grand Chief
Order of Pythian Sisters
Fort Worth
Standifer
Charleton
Friendship Temples
Grand Lodge
Thomas
State Looses Injunction Bid On Sunday Theater Opening
The injunction suit to restrain Interstate Amusement from opening Dallas theaters on Sunday failed. Company president Karl Hoblitzelle, reachable by phone in San Antonio, said Dallas and other Texas cities favor Sunday theaters and that plans for a new San Antonio theater proceed. An appeal by the state is possible and permit proceedings will continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Amusement Company
Dalas
Amusement Company
Karl Hoblitzelle
San Antonio
Hoblitzelle
Dallas
Texas
Houston
Galveston
Southwestern Electric and Gas Association Elects Officers
The Southwestern Electric and Gas association elected officers for the coming year in Houston on April 29. Joe E. Carroll of Beaumont was named president with FE Moore and Dan G. Fisher of Dallas as first and second vice presidents, C P Dunbar of Houston as third vice president, Dan G. Fisher also named secretary, and A E Judge of Tyler as treasurer. The executive committee will be chosen during an afternoon boat trip to the San Jacinto battlefield. Delegates and spouses plan a Galveston visit Sunday.
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San Jacinto Field
Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Southwestern Electric and Gas Association
San Jacinto Battlefield
Galveston
Joe E. Carroll
Beaumont
Fe.moore
Dallas
Contest Hearing Delayed by Judge Absence
Judge Arthur Seeligson was recalled to Austin by his sister's illness, delaying the charter election contest hearing. He announced that witnesses would likely be examined by Monday and other matters would proceed on Tuesday.
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Arthur Seeligson
Austin
J. H. Houghton
Seeligson
Court House
Locomotor Ataxia Cured at Kings Sanitarium
San Antonio Texas notice advertises a cure for locomotor ataxia and other nervous troubles. The ad invites readers to write for particulars and provides a lock box contact under Prof F. T.oo.
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King's Sanitarium
F. T. Joo
San Antonio
Texas
Judge Webb Expresses Support for Local Factory Investment
Judge Webb states on March 29 that he favors factories locating in San Antonio and a tax rate to attract investment, with possible tax relief for a reasonable period if public sentiment agrees. On April 27 he argues San Antonio does not need foreign capital and that local capital suffices amid abundant local investment funds.
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Judge Webb
The
Daily Express
San Antonio
Federal troops on way toward Juarez border
Pryce reportedly advances toward Tia Juana as a machine gun, bought in Los Angeles for the liberal forces, is shipped to a border point.
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DGD
Juarez
Pryce
Tia Juana
Los Angeles
Spaniards in Mexico City rally after six killed in revolt
Spaniards in the capital and other towns protest the Mexican government over the killing of six Spaniards by rebels. The Spanish minister appeals to foreign affairs over property destruction at the Tuescas hacienda, while a subscription fund and funeral plans are organized for the slain and other Spaniards.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Foreign Office
Tuescas
San Luis Potosi
Hermengildo Gutierrez
Atencingo
Centro Asturian
Apizaco
Spain
Madero Confident Peace Terms Will Be Ratified
El Paso dispatch reports General Madero declaring any peace terms he accepts will be ratified by Puebla revolutionary leaders. He comments on an alleged interview with Vice-President Corral, accusing Diaz-Corral of using US intervention to paint the revolt as unpatriotic. He says the government now claims foreign elements aided the uprising to explain its spread.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Madero
Puebla
Corral
Diaz-Corral
United States
Soldiers Report Peace Talks Slow in Juarez Border Region
Dallas special agents C C Wright T Klepinger and Jesse E White observed both sides in Juarez and El Paso engaging with the conflict. They noted soldiers waiting peace outcomes and described a large American built cannon used by rebels with a range exceeding a mile.
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Insurrectos
Juarez
Cc. C. Wright
T. Klepinger
Jesse E. White
Dallas
San Antonio
el Paso
Orozco
Mexican revolutionary leaders visit to push peace talks
Dr Vazquez Gomez, longtime Washington envoy for Mexican revolutionaries, travels via the city with Jose M. Pino Suarez, provisional Veracruz governor designate, amid remarks on a possible peace framework including franchise, elections, land reform, and jefe removals. Suarez stays north of the border. Gomez heads toward El Paso.
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Mexico
Vazquez Gomez
Washington
Jose M. Pino Suarez
Veracruz
New Orleans
Dr. Gomez
Jefes Politico
Pino Suarez
Southern Pacific
el Paso
Rush Work on Car Lines Near Exposition Park
Double tracking the West End car line on West Houston street may finish next week enabling the new loop to start later this week. The extension from South Presa street to Exposition park will cost 5000 to 6000 dollars and all materials are on hand though workers are tied up with West Houston street rush.
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West End
West Houston Street
Exposition Park
Hot Wells
South Presa Street
Insurgent Tennessee lawmakers head home as regulars remain
Following the seventy five day session in Nashville the insurgent group departs for Birmingham while the regulars stay to control the next move. The split centers on the state election law and liquor issues affecting major cities. The dramatic clash leaves Tennessee politics poised for a final, high profile confrontation.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Birmingham
Memphis
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Runaways Decide to Move South From Birmingham
A Tennessee legislators meeting in Birmingham decided to leave Sunday for Pensacola Florida indicating the holdout will continue indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Pensacola
Fla
Eclipse Draws San Antonio Viewers Amid Clear Sky
Residents across San Antonio observed a partial solar eclipse yesterday afternoon. The moon covered a little over half the sun from 4 42 p m to 6 24 p m with the moon's trajectory from southwest to northeast visible as clouds briefly cleared. The clear atmosphere allowed a rare view of the full moon shape without aid.
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San Antonio
Printing Proposals Sought by Texas Department
Office of chief quartermaster announces sealed proposals in triplicate for furnishing all printing ruling paper and board for the Department of Texas for the fiscal year ending June 30 1912. Bids due May 29 1911 at 11 am with open offer rights reserved. Envelopes marked Proposals for Printing addressed to Colonel John L. Clem CQM.
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Department of Texas
U.S
Ada
John L. Clem
Leg Loss Battle Ends With $19,000 Verdict Against Railroad
Grover C Samples won a damage suit against the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railroad for 19000 in the Thirty seventh District court. Trial lasted two days with a contested case and a late verdict. The railroad plans to file a motion for a new trial and appeal if denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover C. Samples
G. H. & S. A. Railroad
Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio
Samples
Railroad
Thirty-seventh
Reyes to Sail Monday for Vera Cruz Voyage
Gen Bernardo Reyes has booked passage for Vera Cruz on the Hamburg-American steamer Ypiranga which is due to sail on Monday. The ship is expected to arrive at Santander Spain on May 3 where Vice President Corral of Mexico recently arrived.
Free prescription promises manhood cure for nervous debility
An advertisement offers a free copy of a physician's prescription for nervous debility and weakened manhood. It claims to restore vigor at home without medicine, directing readers to write Dr. A. E. Robinson in Detroit, Michigan, for a plain envelope delivery.
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A. E. Robinson
Luck Building
Detroit
Mich
Philippine Independence Debate Reflects Northward Annexation Threat
The article reports on comments linking Philippine independence to Canadian annexation and reciprocity. Representative Kent of California sharpens the tariff debate by deriding a revenue tariff on necessities as part of the session’s climax.
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Canadian Northwest
Democratic Party
Canada
Prince
Kent
California
Hitchcock Denounced by Cullop in House Speech
Representative Cullop of Indiana charged the Post Office department with pernicious political activity. He condemned Postmaster General Hitchcock as head of a political machine and called for disclosure of patronage and campaign finance practices among 272000 postmasters and employees.
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Washington, D. C
Cullop
Indiana
Hitchcock
Postoffice Department
Ex-Employees Leaving Capitol as Patronage Changes Unfold
Excerpt reports a mass departure of Republican House of Representatives staff with about 300 affected by patronage changes. Many workers have long service, some a quarter century, as they pack and receive notice of removal ahead of next week’s staffing reshuffle.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Capitol
House
Democratic Committee On
Washington
Care for Canal Employes Proposed by Kipp Bill
A bill by Representative Kipp of Pennsylvania proposes that all disabled or indigent United States canal project workers be housed and supported by the government in soldiers homes. The Isthmian canal commission would regulate the arrangement.
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Associated Press
Washington
Kipp
Pennsylvania
United States
Isthmian Canal Commission
State Rejects Wells Fargo Permit Renewal
Austin April 29 The Wells Fargo Express Company permit renewal was denied by Secretary of State McDonald after Superintendent G A Taft offered a 200 fee while a 24040 fee was demanded The ruling cited a Western Union Telegraph Co decision that no company is liable for large fees Abilene April 29 Bob Johnson near Anson was shot and killed in a dispute over labor work Officers are pursuing arrests
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Wells-Fargo Express Company
McDonald
G. A. Taft
Secretary of State
Supreme Court
Western Union Telegraph
Anson
Abilene
Bob Johnson
Corpus Christi Mayor Sues Over Election Canvass
Clark Pease mayor sues to compel Corpus Christi city commissioners to canvass April 4 election returns. Defendants allege fraud and improper canvass claiming precinct 2 shows 26 votes for Sutherland while affidavits state 93 residents voted for him. Hearing before District Judge Hopkins opens with about fifty Corpus Christi residents attending.
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Brownsville
Tex
Clark Pease
Corpus Christi
W. B. Hopkins
Chambers
H. R. Sutherland
Sutherland
Callaghan’s Public Improvements Save City Money
The Webbites praise Callaghan for permanent public improvements in San Antonio. The city’s municipal asphalt plant reduced costs from 1.80 to 1.10 per square yard, laying 117,428 sq yd by April 22, 1911, saving $82,199.60. The plant cost $26,300 and has paid for itself. The piece credits Burns Callaghan with street and park progress, including Travis street bridge and new paving across several streets.
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Webbites
Callaghan
San Antonio
Webb
Austin
Building Un Plaza 19 Sold for Over 100000
J H Bond sells the three story brick building at 619 West Commerce Street facing Military Plaza to Royal A Ferris of Dallas American Exchange National Bank. Price exceeds 100000 with rental around 600 per month. Ferris plans further Dallas real estate investments and then buys 1284 acres of Matagorda county land six miles south of Markham on Trespalacios river for 64000.
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J. H. Bond
West
Commerce Street
Military Plaza
Royal A. Ferris
American Exchange National Bank of Dallas
College Street
Ferris
Dallas
Bona
Matagorda County
Markham
Trespalacios
Gulf
Bay City
Ashby
Texas Irrigation Company
Brownsville
Southern Pacific
Gomez to Be Peace Envoy
El Paso April 29 reports Dr Vazquez Gomez arriving tonight to be named by General Madero as the insurgent commissioner. Governor commissioner Judge Francisco Carbajal likely arrives Monday and the peace conference is hoped to begin the next day.
Bereavement Thanks From Mr and Mrs John Sexton
The Sextons express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy and assistance during their sad bereavement.
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John Sexton
Gould Heiress Weds Jay Gould Son in New York Ceremony
Jay Gould and Miss Anne Douglas Graham wed at St. Thomas Church in New York. The bride, formerly Princess Kaikilani of Hawaii, is given away by her stepfather Kingdon Gould with Kingdon as best man. After a reception they may tour the Adirondacks and England as guests of Lord and Lady Decies.
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Associated Press
New York
George J. Gould
Jay Gould
Anne Douglas Graham
Hubert Vos
St. Thomas’ Church
Kaikilani O
Hawaii
Kingdon Gould
Ernest M. Stires
Adirondacks
England
Lord
Lady Decies
Gould
Detective Caruthers resigns to join I and G N Railway
James Caruthers of the local city detective department submitted his resignation to Chief Newnam yesterday. He will become head of the criminal department at the I and G N Railway company, returning to the firm where he worked before his eight to ten months on the police force. Police Sergeant Joe Knaus is widely discussed as his likely successor, seen by Chief Newnam as capable. The appointment is expected next week.
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James Caruthers
Newnam
Caruthers
International & Great Northern Railway Company
Joe Knaus
Knaus
Vinci tonic advertised to aid the elderly in Litchfield case
An appeal urges care for aging relatives and promotes Vinci cod liver and iron tonic without oil. A 72 year old in Litchfield, Illinois reportedly improved after using Vinci, with a promise of money back if not satisfied. Card mentions M Fischer, San Antonio, Texas as druggist.
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Vinci
Litchfield
M. Fischer
San Antonio
Texas
Webbites Accuse Street Department Of Budget Bleed
The Webbites accuse the street department of misreporting March 1911 expenditures, citing $29,049.45 in total and $17,485 for the street commissioner's work. They allege a major error by Sonny and warn of further scrutiny, referencing the Travis street concrete bridge and asphalt costs.
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Webbites
Sonny
Travis Street
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Canton Taotard
People’s Party Committee
Southwest
Terrill Medical Institute
J. H. Terrill
M. D
S Gomez
Revolutionary
Philippine Independence
Postoffice
Parente
Wells Fargo
Company
A. Collmann
People's Party Committee
UN Plaza 19
Young Gould
George Gould
Hood
Steves & Sons
L&g.n
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