Mexican would-be bomb demonstrator faces conspiracy charge
Mexican arrested Thursday by federal authorities for offering to demonstrate aerial bombs in Matamoros sought $500 for travel and a bomb display. Consul General Beltran said the man offered bombs to General Nafarrette. a complaint was filed and he is detained as investigators probe the scheme. The bombs reportedly came from a shop on East Commerce Street and the War Department rejected them as militarily worthless.
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Nafarrette
Matamoros
Mexico
T. R. Beltra
S. L. Edwards
Robert L. Barnes
United States Bureau O Investigation
Barnes
United Sates
J. L. Camp
East Commerce Street
United States
War Department
Choate criticizes Germany's reception of Wilsons note
Diplomat Joseph H Choate calls Germany ungracious in response to President Wilson's last note. He compares Germany to a beggar denied help after injuring a foot on a bill collector, highlighting sharp irony in the debate.
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Germany
Wilson
Joseph H. Choate
Washington Star
Mexican bandits in open chase near San Antonio
A gun battle with Mexican bandits occurred near 21 miles east of San Antonio along South Creek in darkness. Captain Caruthers and Detective Ruhnke escaped unharmed after 18 to 24 shots. A captured Mexican teen confessed to being part of the gang. Sheriff Tobin and deputies, plus ranch cowboys, continue pursuit and patrol near Masterson ranch and East End.
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Bexar County
James Caruthers
Joe Ruhnke
South Creek
San Antonio
Caruthers
Ruhnke
Martin Wright
van Howard
Hayden
The
Light
Castroville
Masterson Ranch
Galbreath
Reyes
John Tobin
Fred Burrell
Medina County
W. B. Kerr
East End
Tobin
Tony Diaz
Ed Stevens
James Winslow
Boles
Cassanova
Kerr Stock Corrals
Luther King
Bandit activity in Castroville area linked to San Antonio meat market owner
Lon Crow and Camillo Tommasi a San Antonio meat market proprietor faced threats from armed cowboys Tuesday. Mexican bandits total strength unclear with reports of ten men seen near Castroville. Conflicting accounts place seven or four men in the band, which was dispersed after posses scoured the Masterson ranch. one captive was released and later arrested on the Castroville road.
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Lon Crow
Camillo Tommasi
San Antonio
Castroville
Masterson Ranch
Castroville Road
Peace Conference Planned to Avert War with Mexico
The American Union Against Militarism announced a plan to convene a conference of American and Mexican citizens in El Paso to delay hostilities and seek mediation. Telegrams urged Bryan Jordan Walsh and others to go, with expenses covered by a cross border fund.
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New York
el Paso
Mexico
American Union
William J. Bryan
David Starr Jordan
Frank P. Walsh
Kansas City
Dr. Atl
Mexico City
Luis Manuel Rojas
National Library
Modesto C. Rolland
Carranza
Oswald Garrison Villard
Amos Pinchot
Lincoln Steffens
Lillian D. Wald
J. W. Slaughter
Philadelphia
Walsh
Wilson campaign planning sessions at White House
President Wilson discussed campaign strategy with White House visitors including Burleson Gregory Hastings Lewis and Garrett. Vance McCormick to meet Wilson as campaign committee formation is nigh, with most national committee members expected to join notific ations ceremonies. Gompers congratulates Wilson on renomination and labor plank support.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
Burleson
Gregory
Hastings
Wisconsin
Lewis
Illinois
Garrett
Tenesseee
Vance C. McCormick
Democratic National Committee
Gompers
American Feeration of Labor
St. Louis
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Remedy to Replace Calomel
An advertisement proclaims Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative to calomel. It claims quick relief from headache biliousness and digestion issues, avoiding salivation and promising a full day of work without stomach upset or liver shock. The copy urges readers to try a bottle and request a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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Dodson
Americans Quit Tuxpam Oil Camps in Mexico
Galveston, June 23. Refugees from Tuxpam report all oil camps in the region abandoned and activity halted. A party of 30 Americans, with one British subject, fled after warnings from the American consular agent. They describe fear rumors of war and killings but say none of the reports are reliable. Twenty Americans remain in Tuxpam with plans to sail to Port Arthur.
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Galveston
Tex
Tuxpam
Great Britain
Mexico
Carranza
United States
Matamoros
Port Arthur
The
Texas Company
Tampico
Shoe advertisement for strap and no strap pumps
A classified style shoe ad promotes strap and no strap pumps priced at three dollars. It lists options in vinyl and patent leather with guaranteed soles and counters. Various heel heights and toe styles are available to match customer preferences.
Negroes Ready to Aid in Possible Mexico Conflict
A San Antonio committee of black residents announced their readiness to serve in wartime or to help quell bandit activity in Bexar County. They stated they would enlist if called and would support authorities in capturing marauders, signaling broad community resolve across the city.
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Mexico
Tenth Cavalry
The
San Antonio
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