Bitter fight over convention seating in Illinois
Chicago Mayor Carter Harrison defends police detail at Cook county convention while Roger Sullivan faces charges. Delegates from Illinois districts battle seating decisions, with contests from Rhode Island Missouri Texas Alabama and the District of Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Baltimore
Roger Sullivan
Cook
Sullivan
Little
Arizona
Creswell
California
Miller
Nebraska
Carney
Nevada
Kelley
North
Dakota
Moses
Oregon
Young
Kentucky
McCormick
Pennsylvania
Whitmore
Jiah
Molina
Porto Rico
Illinois
Carter Harrison
Credentials Committee
Cook County
Harrison
Revell
Crane
Penrose
Hilles
Upham
John A. Owen
Peoria
Hearst-Harrison
Rhode Island
Missouri
Texas
Alabama
District of Columbia
Suffragettes Sentenced to Two Months in Prison
In London three suffragettes who smashed glass door panels at St Stephen's Hall while attempting entry to Parliament were each sentenced by the police magistrate to two months imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. Stephen's Hall
Much Food Condemned in New York Inspectors Report
New York inspectors condemned 3,150,000 pounds of fruit and 6,000,000 pounds of vegetables since May 1. The 1911 total condemned food reached 14,000,000 pounds according to the city health department report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Food Inspection Department
New York City Department of Health
William Clegg Returns Home for Summer Vacation
William Clegg the son of L B Clegg, a student at the home school for boys in Port Deposit Maryland, has returned to his home for the summer vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Clegg
L. B. Clegg
Home School For Boys
Port Deposit
Maryland
Roosevelt says progressives flood his mails with offers
Colonel Roosevelt described a flood of letters offers of help and even money for forming a new progressive party. He noted one donor sent 1500 for organizing work and said he would not acknowledge most messages for weeks. He vowed to "make trouble" and attract more opponents-turned-supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
New Progressive Party
Roosevelt
Chicago
Gardners
Charles R. Crane
Baltimore
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany
Nebraska Governor Declines to Join Progressive Party
Governor Aldrich of Nebraska says he will not serve on the eighteen member committee formed to organize the new progressive party aligned with Roosevelt. He vows to stay regular as Nebraska politicians study fusion plans with regular Republicans on all but the presidential ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Aldrich
Johnson
California
Roosevelt
Nebraska
Illinois progressives plan state ticket drive
Chicago officials say a meeting within three weeks will outline progressive work in the state and national campaign. Medill McCormick indicates the movement is likely to field an entire state ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Illinois
Medill McCormick
Oklahoma Progressive Party Opens State Headquarters
Headquarters of the progressive party opened in Bartlesville Oklahoma with Frank Frantz Roosevelt lieutenant in charge He announced plans to call a state convention in August the date to be set by the timing of the national progressive convention The Oklahoma convention venue remains undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlesville
Okla
Progressive Party
Frank Frantz
Roosevelt
Frantz
Oklahoma
British Women Sell Flowers on London Streets
Ten thousand women dressed in white and white hats sold flowers in London on Alexandra Day to raise funds for Metropolitan hospitals and convalescent homes. Artificial wild roses were produced by blind and crippled workers. button bouquets cost two cents and bunches 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alexandra
Queen Mother
Queen Alexandra
From Overseas to Wed Miss Isabel L Doldy to Wed
Miss Isabel L Doldy an English girl met by fiancé Otto Nentwig at the Southern Pacific depot. They travel to Gregory where their wedding will be celebrated. Nentwig an expert mechanic came to America three years ago to seek fortune and later sent for Miss Dolby after securing work under Joseph F Green at the Taft ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel L. Doldy
Southern Pacific
Otto Nentwig
Taft Ranch
Gregory
Nentwig
America
Dolby
Federals Begin High Attack at Las Bachimba
Government forces clash with rebels near Bachimba Mex as federals push a western flank to trap retreating rebels toward Chihuahua. Skirmish lasts night at Puerta de Pilan near Lerccasitas eight miles north of Bachimba. Losses not reported as main columns move north of Ortiz and Meoqui church demolished by shelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bachimba
Mex
Puerta de Pilan
Lerccasitas
Bach
Chihuahua
Ortiz
Meoqui
Federals Reconstruct Ortiz Bridge as Rebels Move to Hills
Rebel scouts near Ortiz observe federal advances but keep distance as rebels retreat to hills northward. Government aims to restore the Ortiz bridge, with a temporary span replacing a steel arch destroyed weeks earlier. Federal trains expected within 24 hours. Bachimba likely attacked by Thursday. Generals Caraveo Rojas Del Toro Campos Fernandez and Colonels Terrazas Bermudez in command amid mounting rebel repositioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bachimba
Mex
Ortiz
Here
Marcello Caraveo
Luis Salazar
Chihuahua
Caraveo
Rojas
del Toro
Campos
Fernandez
Felix Terrazas
Jose Bermudez
Orozco Requests Granted by General Huerta at Ortiz
General Huerta approves maintaining a neutral garrison for Chihuahua city under police duties only if rebels leave arms and protect civilians. Orozco’s scouts probe near Ortiz and are captured by federal guards as the Mexican army crosses the river toward the Ortiz bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orozco
Ortiz
Big Ortiz
Refugees from Chihuahua arrive at Juarez press report
Three hundred refugees from Chihuahua and a 30-piece rebel army band with cavalry horses arrived in Juarez on the Mexican Central. A second train today was expected to bring 300 more refugees. Most are Mexican and bring what belongings they can carry as Chihuahua readies for evacuation and Juarez braces for possible attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Juarez
Amnesty plan to extend pardon to all political offenders
Mexico City reports that amnesty without reservation will cover political offenders after the revolution is expected to collapse. Orozco Vasquez Gomez General Bernardo Reyes and many others both in custody and at large are said to benefit, as officials argue magnanimity will win support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Orozco
Vasquez Gomez
Bernardo Reyes
Revol
Federal forces seize Chihuahua as arms surrender urged
Proclamation to citizens calls for surrender of arms and loyalty to the central government with pardon promised. A rumor claims Orozco telegraphed President Madero seeking terms for himself and his men, discussions reportedly in cabinet meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua
Orozco
Madero
Orozco Denies Peace Overtures To President Madero
Colonel Pascual Orozco denies any son General Orozco or other rebel leaders have sought terms for surrender with President Madero. He asserts rebels will press the revolution until Madero leaves office and Mexico is reclaimed by the people. He claims the rebel army is in better shape to win now than since the revolution began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Pascual Orozco
General Orozco
Madero
Orozco
Mexico
Looting of Bustillos ranch sparks complaint with American consul
American W H Kraft part owner of the Bustillos ranch reports looting by rebels on the Mexico Northwest railroad below Juarez. Kraft, a refugee in El Paso, says the ranch house stores and all portable goods were carried off and horses and much cattle were seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
T. D. Edwards
Juarez
W. H. Kraft
Bustillos Ranch
Mexico Northwestern
Kraft
American Reporter Freed After Parole Release
H A Scott an American journalist arrested on spy accusations by Raoul Madero has been released by the minister of war in Mexico City and departed for the United States. He had been photographing with the rebels and was detained for three days before reporting to the war minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
H. A. Scott
Raoul Madero
United States
Scott
Wilson Returns to Post in Mexico City
Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson returned to his post in Mexico City after a short trip to Washington and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Mexico City
Henry Lane Wilson
Washington
New York
Plum for Oppenheimer as U.S. marshal plum seeks
A local republican petition seeks Julius Oppenheimer to be appointed United States marshal for the district to succeed Eugene Nolte. Oppenheimer, a steadfast Taft supporter, backed at Chicago, is seen by allies as deserving a political reward amid factional shifts after Roosevelt’s bolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Oppenheimer
Bexar County
Republican Executive Committee
United States
Eugene Nolte
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Washington
Taft
Oppenheimer
Chicago
Automobile Damaged by Gasoline Fire During Fill
Mrs. Maud Lyons loses an automobile valued at 950 after a tail lamp ignition during fueling on Travis Street near Avenue CC starts a fire. Firemen use chemical apparatus from Company No. 2 to extinguish the blaze. the nearly new car is valued at about 100 after damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Lyons
East
Myrtle Street
Travis Street
Avenue CC
Company No. 2
Hotel Arrivals List Spans Gulf Ports and Cities
A long hotel arrivals column lists guests by name and origin across San Antonio Crockett Bexar and nearby areas. Names include D C Sanders New York L Jacoby Houston E F Washburn Columbus and many more, with additional entries from Dallas San Francisco Galveston and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony
D. C. Sanders
New York
L. Jacoby
Houston
E. F. Washburn
Columbus
W. M. Fowler
John Hume
L. Lord Sampson
Nacogdoches
P. M. Travis
Dallas
C. C. Morton
San Francisco
L. B. Barras
D. R. Warren
Kansas City
J. T. Sheridan
J. M. Byers
Honesdale
C. L
Newark
E. K. Kieffer
Smithville
J. T. Rowan
Galveston
J. B. Pardue
New Orleans
Raymond Deyo
R. M. Waples
W. F. Ennis
Chicago
D. W. Martin
St. Louis
E. W. Hall
Baltimore
A. W. McElwee
Fort Worth
John Kelly
Comstock
F. M
City
Crockett
Mrs. Staples
Charles W. Morris
J. M. Innis
C. W. Schmidt
Henry Cowan
Comfort
Bexar
CC. F. Walton
Jourdanton
C. H. Brewer
Pearsall
M. D. Hood
Mount Pleasant
J. C. Robert
W. G. Moore
Mexico City
Real Estate Transfers in San Antonio Listings 1912 Era
The report records numerous 1912 property transfers including McDaniel to McDaniel on South Alamo Guenther corner for 12000 dollars and Los Angeles Heights deals. It lists parcels in blocks and new city blocks with buyers such as Hester Coomes Trevino Wickes-Nease estate and others, with prices ranging from 100 to 12000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. McDaniel
John McDaniel
New City
Alamo
Guenther Streets
Los Angeles Heights
G. W. Sadler Jr
C. H. Dean
New City Block
South Flores Street
C. Bosbyshell
Mathilda Colley
East Side Avenue B
Alex Juraschek
George Gleason
Florida Heights
J. PF. Forsyth Jr
H. G. Hollmann
South Hackberry Street
Mary Eliza Jones
W. J. Allen
Matamoras Street
J. B. Hancock
Hillyer- Deutsch-Jarratt Co
Avondale
Joseph R. Morris
Joseph Davis
South Heights
A. L. Hamilton
William Selder
Laurel Heights
R.S. Dilworth
William Green
E. L. Finnegan
Building Permits Take Five Dwellings Or Additions
August McCloskey plans a nine room dwelling on San Pedro place for 3000 dollars. Z Bryan seeks a three room addition on Woodliet avenue for 1400 dollars. W Selder proposes a five room dwelling with Hillcrest addition for 1500 dollars. Ss Legger plans a store building on Camden street for 600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August McCloskey
San Pedro Place
Z. Bryan
Woodliet Avenue
W. Selder
Hillcrest
Ss. W .Legger
Camden Street
Houston Banker’s Son Struck by Car on Harrisburg Road
James Dunn son of prominent Houston banker T C Dunn was hit by a speeding car while stepping from a vehicle on the Harrisburg road early today. He was knocked unconscious and taken to the hospital with serious injuries, though not yet fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
James Dunn
T. C. Dunn
Harrisburg Road
Forests of Scotland Hold Vast Protected Woodlands
Scotland hosts numerous well preserved forests protected for centuries. One area spans over 6000 acres featuring many trees exceeding three feet in diameter, highlighting the mature timber landscape and enduring conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Freight Traffic Bureau Planned by San Antonio Chamber
The Chamber of Commerce directed a special committee to install a freight traffic bureau to secure better rates and organize transportation matters. Two plans were proposed including a full office with rate clerk and stenographer costing 72 dollars per year or a leaner setup with J Carter as manager at similar total costs. A business meeting at 4:30 p.m. will consider the committee's recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Tor
Akmittee
Charles Graebner
D. J. Straus
Jobbers’ and Manufacturers
Weir Labatt
J. Carter
John Henry Granted Reprieve in Murder Case
Governor Colquitt has granted a reprieve to John Henry, a Black man, delaying his scheduled hanging for the murder of his wife until July. The reprieve will allow a petition for a possible mutation of the death sentence to imprisonment to be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry
Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Henry
Weddings at Yoakum and Hallettsville Update
Miss On M Simpson and Ed Harwood of Concrete married in Yoakum Texas at the bride’s mother’s home with Rev J F officiating. The couple will reside on the Harwood farm near Concrete. Jack Dartin of Mexico and another unnamed partner married yesterday at Hallettsville and will live in Yoakum for the time being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Tex
M.’Simpson
Ed Harwood
Concrete
Lizzie Simpson
J. F
Methodist Buriating
Harwood
Ed. Schampaign
Jack Dartin
Mexico
Hallettsville
Draw in ten fast rounds at Gate City club
Leo Kelsey of St. Louis and Frank Whitley of Atlanta fought ten fast rounds to a draw at the Gate City club in Atlanta on June 6. local reports note the bout was evenly matched with neither man gaining a decisive edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fast Mills
Atlanta
Leo Kelsey
St. Louis
Frank Whitley
Gate City
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Bitter Fight OY
Committee On Credentials
William H. Berry
National Committee
Tenns Wahia
Korto Lice
Harrison-Hearst
Rainey
Senator
William Stone
Norman E, Mack
Alton B. Parker
Gaynor
Sunset Depot
Las
Ncar Baghimba
Imba
Huerta
Chihuahua City
BLUE
Friends of
A. Coliman
Traffic Bureau
Hertzerg Jewelry Co. Cor
St. Mary's Sts
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