Dallas Battery Sets Ten Day Practice March
The Dallas field artillery battery is ordered for a ten day practice march of about 200 miles from Dallas, July 14 to July 23. General Hutchings says the march has no special significance, and the route is at Capt. Fred A. Logan’s discretion as part of annual guard training.
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Austin
Tex
Dallas
Texas National Guard
Toune
Coast Artillery Company
Galveston
United States Coast Artillery
Fort Crockett
Field Artillery Battery
Texas Rifle
Camp Mabry Range
New England Military Rifle Association
Wakefield
National Rifle Association
New Jersey Rifle Association
Sea Girt
N. J
Texas Cavalry
Amarillo
Corsicana
Houston
Louisiana Cavalry
Camp Mabry
Fourth United States Infantry
Camp Stafford
Alexandria
Richter Named Candidate for Mayoralty
The article notes Richter will seek the mayoral office. It recalls his prior service as alderman at large, with terms during the Hicks Campbell and Callaghan administrations.
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Richter
Hicks, Campbell and Callaghan
Businessmen in San Antonio Propose Peaceful Mayoralty Pick
Prominent local businessmen urge a joint committee of 25 from both parties to choose a mayor for the unexpired term. They argue such a pick would avoid bitter elections, preserve political peace, and save time and money for the city.
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San Antonio
Bryan Callaghan
Vasquistas Stir Up Dissension in Rebel Ranks
The Mexican Central dispatcher could not reach Encinillas early today. Belief grows that General Orozco and his staff will cross the country on horseback to Casas Grandes from points on the Mexican Central between here and Encinillas.
Huerta Forces Advance Toward Juarez
Huerta's federal army moves toward Juarez from Chihuahua as Pascual Orozco shifts the last of his troops from Encinillas to Juarez. Rebels are believed to intend to defend Juarez against the federals, making it a rebel capital.
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EL Paso
Tex
Huerta
Juarez
Chihuahua
Pascual Orozco
Encinillas
Garibaldi resigns as Sonora defense chief in Mexico
Gen Giuseppe Garibaldi heir of the liberator resigns as commander of volunteers aiding Mexico against rebels in Sonora. He disputes Gen Augustin Sanjines over tactics and fears annihilation of his troops. Disloyalty rumors rise as 80 federals are disarmed. Garibaldi heads to Mexico City to press his case before President Madero. Mormon colonists in Colonia Morelos brace for rebel attacks.
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Agua Prieta
Mex
Guiseppe Garibaldi
Sonora
Garibaldi
Augustin Sanjines
Jose de la Luz Blanca
Sanjines
Mexico City
Madero
Colonia Morelos
Ira Langton
Colonia
Amnesty Proclaimed for Rebels Surrendering Within Three Weeks
General Huerta will issue an amnesty allowing rank and file rebels to surrender unconditionally within three weeks. Orozco and his officers are excluded. The fate of any plea for clemency by them will be decided later.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Orozco
Creel Challenges Parties at Soledad Rally Saturday
H G Creel issues an open political challenge to all Democrats and Republicans at 123 Soledad on Saturday July 13 at 8 p m. The notice is a political advertising insert seeking broad participation.
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H. G. Creel
Soledad
Outrages in Mexico Must End Says Smith
A telegram to Mormon church authorities from Bishop Lilly White Colonia Morelos Sonora describes critical conditions among colonists in Sonora. Soldiers quartered on them for a week, food scarce, looted stores, horses stolen, and no protection from authorities as rain and crop losses threaten transport of families to safety.
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Mexico
Lilly White
Colonia
Morelos
Sonora
Sanjines
Miners Brace for Defense in Mexican Border Towns
In Agua Prieta Mexico guards are posted by El Tigre and Nacozari camps as rebels seize Grandados and J Granados further south. Federal troops seize Mormon Colonia wagons and teams. Smoot in Washington advised surrender for a receipt. Some farmers escaped with teams to Agua Prieta but were blocked from entering the United States by guards. siege force now numbers nearly.
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Agua Prieta
Mex
el Tigre
Nacozari
Grandados
Bavisot
J. Granados
Washington
Prohibitionists Criticize Parties At Taft Roosevelt Rally
Atlantic City coverage of a prohibition convention opening with Clinton N. Howard blasting the boss ridden liquor dominated parties. He attacks Taft Roosevelt and both major parties while praising Wilson as a potential winner. Delegates plan platform adoption and candidate nominations amid expected debates over suffrage initiative and party name change.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Clinton N. Howard
Rochester
N. Y
Roosevelt
Mr. Howard
William Howard Taft
Howard
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Chicago
Baltimore
Wilson
Democratic House of Representatives
South
Panama
Colombia
Congress
Panama Strip
Billy Flinn
Pittsburgh
Timothy Woodruff
Brooklyn
America
J. B. Cranfill
Dallas
Tex
Woodrow
United States
Cranfill
Progressive
Children Need Extra Care In Hot Weather
Mothers should train children to regular bowel habits to prevent lifelong constipation. In heat, prompt attention to constipation prevents illness, avoiding drastic laxatives. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin offers gentle relief without narcotics, with free trial by writing to Dr W B Caldwell, Monticello Illinois.
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Caldwell
Special Train To Springs For Baptist Chautauqua
A special train leaves here tomorrow morning over the Southern Pacific for the Baptist Chautauqua encampment at Sutherland Springs to support the women of San Antonio. Many Baptist church women will attend, with return service from the springs in the evening to reach San Antonio about 8 o clock.
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Baptist Chautauqua
Sutherland Springs
Southern Pacific
Not Losing Sleep Over Threats, U S Marshal Says
United States Marshal Eugene Nolte dismisses threats of officials being removed in the district as he returns from San Francisco with a deportation batch. He plans a visit to Seguin with family and notes the fiscal year workload.
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United States
Eugene Nolte
Taft
Nolte
San Francisco
Seguin
Dallas
Colonel Lyon
Tufts Case Opens as Prosecution Attacks Scheme
In Los Angeles on July 10, arguments began in Gorham Tufts Jr. the former Fort Worth socialite Roe's husband case. Prosecutors accuse Tufts of obtaining over 100000 under false pretenses and cite his supposed oriental mysticism and alleged love slavery as focal points of the alleged scheme. The trial's outcome could come as jurors deliberate tonight.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Gorham Tufts Jr
Roe
Fort Worth
Tufts
Horsford's Acid Phosphate Recamandaaene Relief Claim
An advertisement promotes Horsford's acid phosphate for relief of tired nerves brain fag and headache after mental strain or overwork. The copy emphasizes restorative effects and general domestic use.
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Horsford
Land Purchase In Fort Sam Houston Added To Bill
Telegraphic advices from Washington say that a 70000 land purchase item for 359 acres at Fort Sam Houston was inserted in the house appropriation bill under consideration by the senate. The land, part of the maneuver field northeast of the fort, is owned by George W. Brackenridge. The earlier vetoed bill had provided for acquisition of this tract.
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Washington
Fort Sam Houston
Senate
George W. Brackenridge
Taft
Valentine Not Resigning Amid Commission Criticism
Washington July 10 Secretary Fisher denied reports that Indian Commissioner Robert Valentine had resigned. He also said Valentine had not quit despite recent criticism directed at him.
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Valentine
Washington
Fisher
Interior Department
Robert Valentine
Red Caps to Elect Officers at Sunset Depot Meeting
A. Collman reports the Red Caps baseball club will meet at 8:30 p.m. tonight at the Sunset depot to elect officers. All members are urged to attend.
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Red Caps
Sunset Depot
Taft Talks Elector Fight Over Roosevelt Support
President Taft conferred with Hilles and several representatives on whether an elector chosen on the Republican ticket could vote for Colonel Roosevelt on a third party line. In South Dakota Roosevelt supporters are set to appear on the Republican slate, with similar moves anticipated in other states.
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Washington
Taft
Hilles
McKinley
Burke
South Dakota
Moore
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Anthony
Kansas
Curtis
San Antonio Uvalde Gulf railroad to reach Pleasanton by Sept
Officials predict the line from San Antonio to Pleasanton will be in operation by September 1 after the Medina river bridge is completed. Track-laying crews are advancing from Fowlerton and grade work is nearly finished to connect with the northbound line. Within sixty days after Pleasanton, trains are expected to run through to Uvalde and Crystal City, with surveying for the gulf extension ongoing toward a coast terminus likely at Corpus Christi or Aransas Pass.
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San Antonio, Uvalde and Gulf Railroad
San Antonio
Pleasanton
Medina River
Fowlerton
Uvalde
Crystal City
Gilf
Nueces River
Oakville
George West
Corpus Christi
Aransas Pass
Remodel High School in Austin Awarded to Gatesville Firm
The Austin school board awarded the remodeling and enlargement of the high school to J. F. Johnson of Gatesville for 61033. Extra costs include 5000 painting 4000 plumbing 6000 wiring 15000 heating with architect fee about 4250, totaling an estimated 90000. Other bids were rejected and work should start soon.
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Austin
Tex
J. F. Johnson
Gatesville
City School Board
Rev H F Sproles Dies at 68 in Jackson
Jackson Mississippi July 10 Rev Dr H F Sproles a renowned southern Baptist divine and dean of the theological department at Mississippi college died early today at age 68 He served as a Confederate army fighting chaplain and gained note for manning a battery gun at the siege of Vicksburg.
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H. F. Sprotes
Jackson
Miss
H. F. Sproles
South
Theological Department
Mississippi College
Sproles
Vicksburg
To Submit Paying Bonds Special to The Light
Mayor C. M. Still and City Attorney Luke Mankin will travel to Austin on July 11 to seek approval from the attorney general's department for bonds.
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Taylor
Tex
C. M. Still
Luke Mankin
Austin
Attorney General's Department
Taylor Seeks 25000 Bond Approval For 40 Year Plan
Citizens voted to raise twenty five thousand dollars for the city to cover its one third share of the business section project. The plan calls for a 40 year 5 percent bond issue. Upon attorney general approval the city plans to market the bonds to start work at the earliest moment.
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Taylor
Ezekiel Johnson Found Dead in Taylor Restaurant Room
Ezekiel Johnson, a black porter at the Katy restaurant in Taylor, was found dead in his bed this morning in a room adjoining the restaurant. He had appeared in good health yesterday and retired normally. Justice John F. Black declared death from natural causes, presumably heart failure.
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Taylor
Tex
Ezekiel Johnson
Katy
John F. Black
Fire destroys Agnes Owen residence in San Marcos
The home of Mrs. Agnes Owen in San Marcos was consumed by fire at 9 o'clock last night caused by a defective kitchen flue. The roof fell before the blaze was discovered. insurance had lapsed and the house valued at 2500 dollars is a total loss. A portion of the furniture was saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Tex
Agnes Owen
Pendleton Slowly Recovering After Amputation
Temple Texas July 10 Former Lieutenant Governor George Pendleton recovering after leg amputation to prevent blood poisoning. He rests well with normal pulse and temperature, waking once overnight. New York July 10 Washington B. Thomas resigns as president of American Sugar Refining Co due to ill health. successor not chosen. remains on board.
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Pendleton
Temple
Tex
George
Sugar Trust
New York
Washington B. Thomas
American Sugar Refining Company
Tasteless Chill Tonic Claims To Build Up System
Advertisement for Old Standard Grove Tasteless Chill Tonic touts malaria relief and system boost for both adults and children, priced at 60 cents.
Frank Bros Face Floresville In Afternoon Showdown
The Frank Bros from San Antonio meet Floresville this afternoon at Floresville. Floresville has a strong season record and Frank Bros will show their best lineup with the aim to win. Music nightly at White Horse Tavern.
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Frank Bros
Floresville
San Antonio
White Horse Tavern
Interstate Commerce Commission fixes cotton seed meal rate
The ICC ruled the $4.15 per ton freight rate from Monticello Arkansas to Louisiana as unreasonable and ordered carriers to hold a maximum rate of $3.15 per ton for the next two years starting today July 10.
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Washington
Monticello
Ark
Louisiana
Interstate Commerce Commission
Vacant Taylor House Destroyed by Fire
A two story vacant dwelling on North Porter street in Taylor Texas burned at midnight and was destroyed. The house owned by George Kohrer of Houston had been partially burned a year earlier and left uninhabited since.
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Taylor
Tex
Porter Street
George Kohrer
Houston
Limited rise in Bexar county wealth, says assessor
Albert V. Huth county assessor is compiling figures to estimate the total taxable wealth for Bexar county. He expects only a modest increase over last year as natural property growth drives the number. intangible assets from railroads streetcars and telegraphs will finalize the state tax estimate. He plans to present the estimate to Austin by Monday for the state tax rate review.
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Bexar County
Albert V. Huth
Huth
Austin
SICK WOMAN DESTITUTE FOUND AT REAR SHACK
Eva Moreno a Mexican woman who cooks and washes was found sick and destitute in a shack behind corral 820 South Laredo Street. She suffers facial abscesses and cannot work. Associated Charities provided relief after Miss Bailey and Mrs. Gerodette reported the case to the Free Clinic. The home was bare except for a few boxes and a trunk. she slept on the floor awaiting aid.
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Eva Moreno
Corral
South Laredo
Associated Charities
Gerodette
Free Clinic
Miss Bailey
The
Smith Takes On Carbone in 138-Pound Bout at Fort Sam
Fighting Jack Smith of Presidio Texas challenges Frank Carbone the 138 pounder who impressed at the army post bouts. Arrangements may be made for a match at Fort Sam Houston gym soon with Carbone awaiting action by post promoters. Carbone wrote from Fort Clark that he will meet Smith at any distance at 138 pounds and his prior showing indicates both cleverness and power.
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Jack Smith
Presidio
Tex
Frank Carbone
Army, Post
Fort Sam Houston
Carbone
the Light
Fort Clark
Smith
Post
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