Alta Vista field hits second oil well at strong rates
Rayburn and Dingman struck oil at 1054 feet nine miles south of San Antonio on their 100 acre Alta Vista lease near Marrs hill. The well flows 500 to 800 barrels a day into an earthen tank, with no water seen. They plan a third well and a pipeline to the railroad to ship daily.
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Rayburn & Dingman
Alta Vista
San Antonio
Marrs’ Hill
Marrs
I. L. Dingman
Fred T. Harris
George Leonard
B. L. Rayburn
Oppenheimer Tract
Censorship Tightens as U S Forces Move Toward Mexico
Special to the Light reports Washington denying publication but hinting General Funston may lead U S cavalry across the border into Mexico in pursuit of Villa with infantry artillery engineers and aeroplanes prepared for expedition. Strict military censorship is imposed on border news.
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Washington
D. C
Mexico
Aviator Robinson Dies in 13000 Foot Fall in Grinnell
W O lis Robinson head of an aero school and famed American flyer died when he lost control during a high altitude attempt. The 82 year old, married father of four, was attempting a new world altitude record and held the American record for sustained flights. The plane struck ground and exploded, with the ice burning the body as he was pinned beneath the wreck.
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Grinnell
Iowa
W.O
Lis” Robinson
Robinson
Carranzistas Claim Villa Surrounded Near Palomas
Carranzista reports from Juarez say General Bertai is near Palomas and Carranza troops close in from the east to capture Villa in southeast Mexico. American observers doubt the claim, fearing it may delay pursuit until verification.
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EL Paso
Tex
Juarez
Bertai
Palomas
Villa
Carranza
Mexico
Americans Refuse Train Aid For Mormon Colonists At Casas Grandes
General Gavaria of Juarez declined to dispatch a train to Casas Grandes to remove about 465 American colonists, mostly women and children, or provide extra protection. He said Carranza could defend them and trains are needed to move troops to the border. Villa is reportedly approaching Casas Grandes, and escape routes are blocked by bandits, forcing reliance on unfeasible transport plans.
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United States
Spain
War Department
Funston
Carranza Gove
Columbus
Emment
Carranza
EL Paso
Tex
Gabriel Gavaria
Carranza Comander
Juarez
Casas Grandes
Mexico
Villa
P. H. Hurst
Casag Grandes
Chihuahua
Gavaria
Hurst
Mormon Church
Sonora
Weather outlook for East and Texas regions
East Texas reports Sunday fair with slight temperature changes and Monday fair. Week Texas shows similar pattern with Sunday slight changes and Monday fair. Oklahoma also expects Sunday fair and slightly warmer Monday with continued fair conditions.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Weather Forecasts From The Light Across Major Cities
The Light reports city temperatures and conditions: St Louis 38 clear with southeast wind and cold Sunday. Chicago 82 cloudy and warm with southwest wind. Kansas City 66 clear with south wind. New York 28 clear northwest wind cold. Boston 28 clear west wind cold. Washington 32 clear with northwest wind and possible snow.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Wilson weighs 250000-man army to guard nation against Villa
President Wilson considers asking Congress to authorize a 250000 strong army to defend the homeland and pursue Villa as Carranza hesitates. The War Department readies National Guard mounted units for federal service while Senator Chamberlain pledges action next week amid diplomatic caution and risk of Mexican backlash.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
United States
War Department
Senate
House
National Guard
Illinois
Milton J. Foreman
First
Illinois Calvary
Carranza
Villa
Morever
Will He Command Expedition
Announcement by General Funston that he will not command the expedition to Mexico and that a brigadier general would indicates General Pershing will have the post. He is now at El Paso.
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Funston
Mexico
Pershing
el Paso
President Wilson and Mrs Wilson Visit Newport News
President Wilson and Mrs Wilson arrived aboard the naval yacht Mayflower in Newport News Virginia and toured the city’s business and residential districts before anchoring at Old Point Comfort for the night. Secret service kept the president and his wife distant from the public during the visit.
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Newport News
Wilson
Ranch Attacked as Mexican Raiders Reported Near Columbus
Telegraph operators west of El Paso report armed Mexicans attacked the Walter Birchfield ranch near Columbus and raided the Malapais station and station house today, indicating a raid in the area.
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EL Paso
Tex
Here
Walter Birchfield
Columbus
Malapais Ranch
Rioting Reported in Berlin Over Verdun News
An Amsterdam telegram says travelers report daily rioting in Berlin after news of the Crown Prince army’s failure at Verdun. The Kaiser is expected to arrive in Berlin within a week.
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London
Amsterdam
Berlin
Verdun
Berin
Juarez Garrison Warns Carranza Over U.S. Troop Entry
Reports from Juarez say troops of the Juarez garrison and northern Mexican towns notified Carranza that if he consents to American troops entering Mexico the garrisons will renounce him.
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EL Paso
Tex
Juarez
Carranza
Mexico
Plan to guard the Texas border amid frontier raids
Washington officials announce steps to protect the lower Rio Grande valley from Mexican raids following Villa's actions. Secretary Baker and General Scott promise ample border protection with no current troop requests for reinforcements. Senators and representatives press for sustained or increased Texas coverage. Lon C. Hill joins Texas delegation in border talks.
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Washington, D. C
Baker
Scott
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Villa
War Department
Funston
Mexico
Garner
General Scott
Sheppard
Wilson
Lon C. Hill
Harlingen
Obregon Leaves Southward With Bride and Staff
General Alvaro Obregon with his bride and staff traveled in three Pullman cars and departed San Luis Potosi for the south after arriving Friday. Steam was kept up in the engine and the departure drew no surprises. Obregon remained non-committal and no anti-American sentiment was evident in the area.
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San Luis Potosi
Mex
Alvaro Obregon
South
Obregon
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Aaie
U. S.cavalry
General Obregon
Billy” Robinson
Story
Weather Forecast
Mr. Wilson
U. S
John J. Pershing
Birchfield Place
New Mexico
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