Federals Move Against Jimenez Amid Mexican War Dispatches
Authentic dispatches from Jimenez report Gen. Pascual Orozco plans a dawn assault on Torreon with 10 000 troops. Federals under Aubert and Villa reportedly prepare to unite near Jimenez while Parral is eyed for occupation and supplies. Prisoners and casualties are noted from Atotonilco with 150 Federals and 60 rebels killed or wounded and 22 Federals captured.
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EL Paso
Tex
Jimenez
Pascual Orozco
Torreon
Mexico
Escalon
Chihuahua
E. C. Llorente
Tellez
Aubert
Villa
Orozco
Llorente
Atotonilco
Parral
Campa
Pink Mask mystery challenged by San Antonio Light
The San Antonio Light calls the elusive Pink Mask woman to visit San Antonio and reveal her work. Miss Dimples will decide today or tomorrow if she will appear, with a large reward planned for anyone correctly identifying her once she starts operations.
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San Antonio
Miss Dimples
Miss Dolly Dimples Challenges San Antonio Visit
In St Louis Miss Dolly Dimples the Pink Masked girl evades police nationally and now faces a San Antonio Light challenge. She hints at possible Texas demonstrations while noting she may travel if business permits and promises a definite reply to The San Antonio Light.
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Gil
Pink
San Antonio
ST. Louis
Miss Dolly Dimples
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Indianapolis
United States
Miss Dimples
Dolly Dimples
Texas
Weather Outlook for San Antonio Area
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for unsettled conditions tonight and Sunday with showers possible. Temperatures will be warmer tonight and turn colder on Sunday.
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San Antonio
Tourists Weather Outlook From U S Cities Early Report
Observations at 8 a m show diverse readings across major cities. St Louis 36 cloudy easterly wind 6 mph likely rain Sunday. Chicago 382 cloudy south wind 6 mph colder Sunday. Milwaukee 18 clear north wind 8 mph. St Paul 34 partly cloudy south wind 10 mph colder Sunday. Kansas City 42 clear southeast wind 8 mph likely rain Sunday. New York 88 clear northeast wind 18 mph colder Sunday. Boston 36 clear northwest wind 20 mph Sunday fair and colder. Washington 44 clear northwest wind 8 mph Sunday fair likely.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
No newspaper carries AP San Antonio full or partial claim
The statement claiming every day AP wire from San Antonio is carried by newspapers besides the San Antonio Light is unfounded and unsupported by fact.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Not Guilty Volz Case Jury Finds Insanity Defense
The jury found Jake P. Volz not guilty by reason of insanity in the murder of his wife at their Rural avenue home on May 19 1911. The verdict was delivered at 9 40 this morning with little crowd presence and no demonstrations.
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Jake P. Volz
Rural Avenue
W. A. Armstrong
J. P. Volz
Surveying Begins on Rockport Road in Texas
Fred Percival a local civil engineer with a crew of twelve started running lines today for the San Antonio Rockport Mexican railroad depot site at Market and Bronte streets measuring 1150 by 1500 feet. Forty acres north of the depot will host terminal trackage and a waterfront wharf is planned for intercoastal traffic. Syndicate representatives Henry W. Quinan and Harry King and David Mathewson of Shattuck and Eddinger arrived to review the project with J. A. Bell and Mr. Pattinson’s representatives expected shortly.
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Rockport
Tex
Fred Percival
San Antonio, Rockport & Mexican Railroad
Market and
Bronte Streets
Henry W. Quinan
Harry King
Syndicate
David Mathewson
Shattuck and
Eddinger
Mr. Cowper- Thwaite
J. A. Bell
Mr. Pattinson
Woman Charged With Diamond Ring Theft
An affidavit filed in Justice Umscheid's court charges a woman with stealing a diamond ring valued at 81 dollars from Bell Jewelry while she examined rings. An examining trial is set for this afternoon.
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Justice Umscheid’s
Bell Jewelry Company
Miners Return to Goal Mines Amid Staffing Increases
Workers return to goal mines with more non unionists and some unionists joining by shifts. The reduced output affects coal fields and other industries as fuel supplies tighten. Factories close further while utilities ration gas and electricity after days of coal shortages.
Hope for a Compromise in Union Referendum Vote
United Mine Workers move toward a speedy settlement after a mine suspension is set to begin. President White plans a New York meeting with miners and operators. Bituminous miners seek a small pay rise and a voting referendum on terms awaits union approval.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
United Mine Workers of America
White
New York
Miners in England urged to return to work as ballots show mixed intent
Strike leaders advise miners to resume operations while Lancashire votes show opposition until minimum wages are set. Across the country, leaders report growing willingness to return to pits, though collieries hesitate pending the full miners ballot results.
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England
Associated Press
London
Lancashire
Agreement Reached On Conference Plans In Philadelphia
Telegrams between George F Baer representing operators and Mine Workers officials set a conference in Philadelphia on April 10 to discuss demands for higher wages and better working conditions.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
George F. Baer
John P. White
Mine Workers’ Union
Early Settlement Looked for in Reading Miners Talks
Wilkes Barre Pa March 30 The Reading company president Baer agrees to another conference with miners. optimism grows that an agreement will be reached at the next meeting and that the union suspension by President White will be brief. Many collieries in the region operated short handed as miners failed to report for work.
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Che Astuoru
Tina’y Press
Wilkesbarre
Baer
Reading Company
White
Miners’ Union
Miners Quit Work in Shamokin as Strike Grows
Miners in Shamokin Pennsylvania quit work today and many brought tools home. Large numbers entered mines leaving colleries short handed. The suspension order from United Mine Workers leaders has intensified strike sentiment since it was issued.
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Associated Press
Shamokin
United Mine Workers
Want ads closing tonight for Sunday's Light
Ten o clock tonight is the closing hour for want ads for Sunday's Light. Ads before that time fall under regular classifications and can be telephoned in. A bill will be mailed later. Call 176 to dictate. Ten time ads starting tomorrow will run for two Sundays at one half cent per word per insertion.
Torreon Surrenders Amid Conflicting Reports
An unconfirmed dispatch says Torreon surrendered without resistance, while another report from Nuevo Laredo says federals are fortifying Torreon for a strong stand. The conflicting press items reached the American embassy in Mexico City and Washington.
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Mexico
Monterey
Washington
Torreon
Mexico City
Nuevo Laredo
Torreon Fortified as Mexico Rebel Threat Assessed
Advices from Torreon report ample artillery and infantry to resist a rebel attack. Fortifications were placed March 28 and a 5000-strong parade occurred under railroad peace commission auspices. Officials deny a collapse of the Twentieth battalion and traffic from Mexico north remains light.
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Associated Press
Laredo
Tex
Torreon
Advics
Orozco
Railroad Peace Commission
Mexico
Zapata
Puebla City
Pueblito
Jimenez Castro
el Imparcial
Blanquet
Paa
Madero Government Readies New Campaign Against Rebels
Washington dispatch reports President Madero prepares a major operation in Mexico with fresh forces sent north. Private secretary Juan Azcona says a decisive victory is imminent as rebels reportedly run low on ammunition.
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Washington
Madero
Mexico
Juan Azcona
Aubert's Death Rumor Doubted As Battle Skirmish Clears
A rumor of General Tracy Aubert's death in the Thursday battle is unfounded. He reportedly escaped with about 800 federals and may head south to join General Huertas. Rebel cavalry pursues, and Huertas is near Escalon repairing the Central railroad line.
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Central Railroad
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