Texans at Gonzales Face Fall of Alamo and Fannin’s Worsening
A fragmentary recounting from Gonzales details the gathering volunteers led by Captain Jesse Billingsly toward the Alamo as it falls. It notes General Burleson serving as a private, Sherman’s expedition from Kentucky, and McNutt and Baker bands joining the march toward Gonzales, while Fannin at Goliad faces strained supplies and growing danger with Mexican forces advancing and warnings of siege.
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Bess Carrolt
Gonzales
Texas
Mina
Bastroy
Jesse Billingsly
Uy Gonzales
Edward Burleson
Army of the People
San Antonio
Young Billingsly
Natchitoches
Red River
Sidney Sherman
Sherman
Kentucky
All Texes
Clarence Wharton
Cincinnati
Mississippi
Natchitoche
Nactgdoches
Wharton
Nacogdoches
San Felipe
Washington
Mosley Baker
McNutt
Rocky Creek
Thomas Rabb
Egypt
Caloyado
Alamo
Planes to Train at Muroc Dry Lake Camp
A March 8 note from California reports a tent city on Muroc Dry Lake near Los Angeles preparing for bombing practice and war games. About 760 troops, 350 enlisted men, and 66 officers will form the force, with 60 planes staged for use and units from Hamilton Field and other bases to join.
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Marge. Field
Cailf
Muroc Dry Lake
Losay
Majive Desert
Marek Ticket
Sare
Ike Teday
Thyre
Fraud Sales Probe Opens as Navy Supply Scheme Examined
In Los Angeles on March 7 the federal grand jury met to hear evidence on alleged fraudulent sale of food supplies to the navy. U S Attorney says indictments against at least 10 persons will be sought after a yearlong probe. Provisions firms are accused of price gouging and paying stewards on navy units to secure higher prices, with claims of 100 percent markups over market quotations.
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Los Angeles
Marth
Navy
United States
Phreon Hall
In Nova
New Hampshire to Elect Delegates
Concord March 9 New Hampshire will elect delegates to the national political conventions tomorrow. Analysts await results with interest as New Hampshire is the adopted state of Col Frank Knox Chicago publisher and Republican hopeful and following a recent visit by Postmaster General James A Pavley seeking Roosevelt support.
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New Hampshire
Concord
N. H
Col
Frank Knox
Chicago
Janus A. Pavley
Roosevelt
Pen Break Attempt Links Prison Escape Plan
Sacramento authorities questioned Mrs. George Hall over a possible plot to help her husband escape, involving smuggling two revolvers to Folsom prison. DOJ agents joined inquiries, seeking a man named Sammy for questioning as details remained cloaked in secrecy.
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Sacramento
Calif
George Hall
Department of Justice
Sammy
Etat
Folsom
Hall
Youce Paper Demonstrated as Speaki ng Recorder in London
An Argentine engineer’s invention called Youce recorded on paper and demonstrated in London. The device uses speaking paper to capture speech and music, enabling a portable sound record in a form as convenient as the daily newspaper.
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Youce
London
Brazil Sells Oranges in Canada Cites Trade Commission Advice
The Canadian trade commission in Rio de Janeiro advises Brazilian exporters on selling oranges and other products in Canada, noting rising quantities and direct suggestions to boost cross border sales.
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Brazil
Canada
Canadian Trade Commission
Rio de Janeiro
Funeral services for Dr. G. L. Yates
Amarillo pastor and longtime Southern Baptist leader Dr. G. L. Yates died yesterday in Dallas at age 53. He previously led the First Baptist Church in Tyler and was prominent in state church work. Funeral services were held today here.
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Tyler
G. L. Yates
Amarillo
Southern Baptist Church
Work
Dallas Hospital
Yates
First Baptist Church
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Gonsales
Galiad
la Bahia
James W. Fauyly Jr
Matamoros
Paunin
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Mme
Lough
Fort Defianne
John Sewers Brooks
Our Po
Sition
Bexar
Army of Texas
Sam Houston
Hig Pen
Santa Anna
J. H. Barnard
Fannin Command
Refugio
Barnard
Naneliers
Tig
Adwriter
Near East
Chesterfield
Turkey
Greece
St, Mary's
Wis SA
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