Taft Champions Reciprocity With Canada In Senate Fight
President Taft spoke to the Western Economic society denouncing industry interests blocking the Canada reciprocity pact. He argued the agreement benefits farmers and all classes, noting Canada’s population growth and trade imbalances. Taft warned opposition would fade after ratification as the measure proves its worth.
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Chicago
Canada
United States
Senate
William Howard Taft
Western Economic Society
Orchestra Hall
Mexican Rebel General Hums Toward Mexico City With 8000 Men
General Manuel Asunsula leads 8000 rebels toward Mexico City arriving Ajusco pass 80 miles away while 3000 federal troops and seven machine guns guard the Tlalpam suburb. Riots flare in Leon Guanajuato with 100 dead as clashes occur during prison riots.
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Mexico City
Manuel Asunsula
Ajusco
Tlalpam
Asunsulo
de la Barra
Madero
Mexican Herald
General Reyes
Vera Cruz
Orizaba
Candido Navarro
Cuernavaca
Diaz Arrives in Havana with Presidential Honors
The Upiranga docked in Havana today as former president Diaz received a semi official welcome with presidential honors. Dr. Damaso Pasalides on behalf of President Gomez greeted him aboard and invited Diaz ashore with palace access and auto escorts. Diaz may go ashore tomorrow aided by diplomats who came aboard to pay respects to the aged exile.
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Havana
Damaso Pasalides
Gomez
Morro Castle
WIFE O ADVICE FORGES DIAZ INTO EXILE
Maria Ocampo, an Oaxaca 85 year old servant for Madame Porfirio Diaz, claims Diaz is forced to resign by his wife Madame Diaz and that she personally sent the resignation to the chamber of deputies on May 25. She says Diaz resisted but finally fled the city as his wife urged him to save his life, while Diaz protested and his family escaped at dawn.
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Mexico
Maria Ocampo
Oaxaca
Porfirio Diaz
Senora Diaz
Chamber of Deputies
Madame Diaz
Diaz
Ocampo
Madame
State Department Shortage Sparks Capitol Search
A $1300 shortage allegedly found in a Texas state department prompts a hunt for a missing employee. Comptroller W P Lane uncovered the discrepancy as federal agents and Texas Bankers Association officials probe from several cities. Governor Colquitt coordinates efforts while avoiding public statements.
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Tex
State Capitol
W. P. Lane
Texas Bankers’ Association
Texas
Lane
Kerrville
San Antonio
Colquitt
Sheriff Tobin
State Service
Weather Forecast Across Major Cities
Weather notes from Washington DC on June 3 forecast fair weather in Western Texas for Sunday and Monday. St Louis sees 92 degrees with southeast winds and possible showers tonight and Sunday. Chicago 66 partly cloudy with northeast winds and possible showers. Milwaukee 68 partly cloudy with showers tonight and Sunday. St Paul 74 cloudy with east winds and showers and thunderstorms. Kansas City 90 clear with south winds and increasing cloudiness. New York 64 cloudy with south winds and warmer Sunday. Boston 68 partly southwest winds and warmer Sunday. Washington DC 74 with rain and northwest winds and warmer Sunday.
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ST. Paul
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Boston
Washington
Clash Over City Budget Sets San Antonio Council Ablaze
Mayor Callaghan will present a budget as Citizens party aldermen vow to block passage unless police chief Frank Newnam and street commissioner Fritz Rossi are replaced. With six of twelve aldermen opposing, a possible citywide paralysis and police and fire walkouts loom, promising the most dramatic council clash yet. Large crowds expected, with officials guarding order around the chamber.
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Citizens
San Antonio
Citizens’ Party
Callaghan
Frank Newnam
Fritz Rossi
Ss. R. O
Picture show owners seek end to city police detail
About fifteen proprietors of moving picture houses in Houston sign a petition asking the city council to abolish the special peace force stationed at theaters. They argue officers are an unnecessary burden and that venues should control staffing. They note pay is $2 per day and rights to hire their own watchman.
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Alamo Plaza
Houston Street
Les
WIDOWS ASK 90000 FOR LOSS OF HUSBANDS
In Smithville Texas two suits totaling 90000 were filed in Bastrop district court against the Missouri Kansas & Texas railway after a February boiler explosion killed nine men. Mrs Harry Clark seeks 50000 and Mrs Leather Powell 40000 for the loss of their husbands.
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Smithville
Tex
Bastnop
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Harry Clark
Leather Powell
Midshipmen Simulate Naval War With Japan
Annapolis reports that in the last five months midshipmen fought a theoretical naval war with Japan and learned from older officers in practical experience.
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Japan
Annapolis
Pearson Syndicate Plans 60,000 Acre Irrigation Drive
The Pear son Syndicate seeks to irrigate 60 000 acres over the next two years with substantial spending to expand water projects. The plan outlines large scale irrigation initiatives and expected investments. Heavily capitalized effort targeting rural water access and agricultural productivity.
Texas Medina River dam project begins amid bold irrigation plans
Construction starts on a major Texas dam on the Medina River near Castroville, with over 6 million dollars in spending for a main dam 160 feet high and 1360 feet long. Dr. F S Pearson leads the financing, alongside prominent San Antonians, targeting 60 000 acres of irrigation in Bexar Medina and nearby areas.
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United States
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Medina River
San Antonio
Castroville
F. S. Pearson
Necaxa
Mexico
Rio Janeiro
San Paulo
South America
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