Garibaldi in San Antonio campaign amid Mexican conflict
On Sunday July 14 1912 Local General Garibaldi of President Maderos army spent the day in San Antonio and campaigned in Sonora operating independently of General Orozco. Seven people were injured in a Waco streetcar accident. The Interstate Commerce Commission released a report proposing large cuts in express rates. A cloud burst at Alton Illinois drowned four. A crash on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy near Western Springs killed thirteen and injured twenty. A Denver cloud burst destroyed property over 100000 with one death. Governor Wilson announced William F McCombs as his choice for Democratic National Committee chairman.
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Obscene mail charge and railroad relief drives flash across Texas
Thad W. Smith Fritz Russi and Theodore Kunzman were arrested on a charge of sending obscene matter through the mails English syndicate gains two days extension to raise a bonus for the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican railroad solicitors set new records in securing contributions Prof N J Marshall dies State Col R M Wynne dies in Austin William F McCombs named chairman of the Democratic national committee Senator Elihu Root urges Britain against toll free passage for American ships in Panama canal bill Western railroads east of Chicago meet with Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers to resolve wage disputes
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English Syndicate
San Antonio, Rockport & Mexican Railroad
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R. M. Wynne
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Democratic National Committee
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Great Britain
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Texas Railroad Commission
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John H. James
Comfort
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New York Policemen Kill Rosenthal in Graft Case
In a violent incident New York policemen shoot and kill gambler Rosenthal after he accused them of graft. The event unfolds amid a push for federal action and ongoing political tension in a period of reform. The same era sees the US Senate rebuking President Taft over the Lorimer affair and beginning a trial of Judge Robert W. Archbald in the commerce court.
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Commerce Court
Campaign turmoil as arrests and mayoral vote headline city news
Sheriff Tobin and Joseph Dwyer Jr. from opposing parties are arrested and Nat Lewis fires a shot at J H Nass. City council calls a mayoral election amid insurgent alderman protests. The report also notes a $250000 bonus for the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican railroad, express rate hearings, an arson attempt in Harlingen, Justice John H James dies in Comfort and various national and international political maneuvers.
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Joseph Dwyer Jr
Nat Lewis
J. H. Nass
San Antonio
Rockport & Mexican Railroad
Chamber Luncheon Celebrates Rail Road Bonus Support
The Chamber of Commerce luncheon marked success in raising the bond for the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican railroad. The Citizens' league sets July 29 precinct conventions to name delegates for a convention that will elect a mayor. Embezzlement charges against Sheriff Tobin are dismissed in court. Heavy rain falls. Mrs. C. C. Berry fatally injured when a train strikes an automobile near Kenedy. Gov. Wilson appoints his campaign committee. New York police suspected in Rosenthal murder. Wolters and Sheppard file campaign expense statements with the secretary of state. Foreign rebels prepare to evacuate Juarez.
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Multiple Crises Highlight Turbulent Public Events
Deputy Sheriff Ora Baird is killed in a political dispute with Deputy Con stable Feliciano Flores wounded and charged with murder. Private detectives replace NY police to probe Herman Rosenthal’s killing. Cotton exchanges urge changes in arbitration of overseas shipment claims. Judge Archbald faces impeachment with July 29 deadline. Missouri Rep Theron Catlin faces unseating over election corruption. Dardanelles defenses push back Italian assault as Dublin suffragists are jailed over a hatchet plot against Asquith and a theater fire scheme.
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Gas strike near San Antonio spurs early Saturday news
Reports indicate natural gas is struck on Fr io City about eleven miles south of San Antonio. Feliciano Flores, accused of shooting Deputy Ora Baird, is held under guard at Santa Rosa hospital. The Democratic National Committee treasurer in 1908 testifies to the Senate committee on receipts and expenditures. Emperor Matsuhito of Japan falls critically ill as revolutionary unrest erupts in Lisbon and Oporto, Portugal.
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Electricity Propulsion Aims To Power Next Battleships
The plan for future battleship propulsion uses electric motors direct connected to propeller shafts to remove gears, save coal, and allow bridge control. Neptune Cyclops Jupiter tests and General Electric builds the Jupiter’s six stage Curtis turbine driven AC generator with induction motors. Oregon to deploy a state garden contest train to promote school farming and economic growth.
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Have the Light Follow You on Your Vacation
A short travel feature encourages travelers to carry a guiding light on trips for safety and mood, outlining practical tips for staying relaxed and mindful while exploring new places. It highlights small rituals and portable light sources as reminders of home.
Train Schedule Fragments For Cuero Victoria Line
Partial timetable entries show departures for Cuero and Victoria lines with times 8:15 pm and 7:86 am. The OCR text lacks full context and destinations.
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