Dolly Dimples Invites San Antonio Visit Mystery Woman Challenged
The San Antonio Light promotes Dolly Dimples the Girl With the Pink Mask arriving early Tuesday. She promises dramatic demonstrations and a large reward for her capture after public appearances and staged disguises. The feature includes daily photos and a notary affidavit to confirm identity.
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San Antonio
Dolly Dimples
the Light
New York
Philadelphia
Pitts
The
Light
Europe
Miss Dimples
Wil
St. Louis
Weather Outlook for East and West Texas
East Texas will see increasing cloudiness Sunday with possible showers Sunday night or Monday, cooler in the north. West Texas expects fair Sunday, with rain and colder air in the Panhandle Monday, followed by cloudy conditions and possible precipitation in the Panhandle.
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Washington, D. C
East Texas
West Texas
Panhandle
Weather roundup from major cities as Sunday looks unsettled
Observations at 8 p m report varied conditions across the Midwest and East. St Louis 63 degrees clear and windy southeast. Chicago 48 clear with southerly wind. Milwaukee 36 clear with south wind and colder. Kansas City 64 clear with southeast wind and possible rain Sunday. New York 50 clear and breezy east. Boston 44 clear with north wind. Washington 52 partly cloudy with southeast wind and cloudy Sunday.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Assertion on AP wire carried by papers outside San Antonio unfounded
A statement claiming that the Associated Press Gay based wired service into San Antonio is reproduced by newspapers other than the San Antonio Light is declared groundless and without basis in fact.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Parisians in Fear as Pistols Sell Fast in Paris
Paris riddled with crime spurred gun sales rising fifteen fold after daring bandit raids. Citizens debate weapon laws while police official Jean Renaud warns of Apache style robberies and advises vigilance against well dressed strangers who feign civility to strike.
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Paris
Belgium
France
Jean Renaud
Abolition of the Texas strap in prisons ordered
Governor advocates suspension of the strap. The Penitentiary Commission, led by Ben B. Cabell, T. L. Tittle, and R. W. Brahan, adopts a resolution to abolish the use of the whip in Texas penitentiaries and confirms that no such punishments will be inflicted henceforth.
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Governor Penitentiary Commission
Austin
Tex
Texas Penitentiaries
Penitentiary Commisssion
Ben B. Cabell
T. L. Tittle
R. W. Brahan
Conflicts Map Shows Mexican Fighting Fronts
The map depicts the Mexican region where heavy fighting has occurred in the past week. Generals Salas and Tellez are pictured, with Salas reportedly dying by his own hand. Shadduck-Edinger firm begins pipeline of equipment to the scene as Rockport officials anticipate early work. A later forecast suggests initial work by April 1, more by May and substantial progress by June 1.
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Mexico
Salas
Tellez
Shadduck-Edinger Company
Rockport
F. S. Edinger
San Antonio
Mounsey
New Officers Named for San Antonio Rockport and Mexican Railroad
E Cowper Thwaite named president succeeding R R Russell with A Hopkins as first vice president and J Frank Davis as secretary. Ground breaking planned Monday with no ceremony, work to start on 11 mile section south of Rockport toward Harbor Island under David Mattengon. The project is financed by Allied Withee Syndicate and European Contract Syndicate Limited, with concessions and bonds arranged through the Chamber of Commerce.
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San Antonio, Rockport & Mexican Railroad Company
E. Cowper-Thwaite
R. R. Russell
A. Hopkins
J. H. Haile
J. Frank Davis
San Antonio
Harbor Island
Crowther
Rockport
Texas Company
Chamber of Commerce
Tragedy in Osterode Shocks German Garrison
Public opinion in Germany is stirred by the shooting of Capt. Carl Reetsch of the Eleventh Infantry by a fellow soldier in Osterode East Prussia. The assailant then killed himself after a long wait as the officer passed by. The incident renews accusations of brutal discipline in garrison life and sparks statements from Vorwaerts on maltreatment.
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Berlin
Germany
Osterode
East Prussia
Carl Reetsch
Eleventh Infantry
Reetsch
Vorwaerts
Fire damages Clarke Printing plant on Soledad Street
A fire at Clarke Printing Co. 136 Soledad St caused 8000 to 10000 dollars in damage before being controlled. The Buckhorn saloon and Savoy hotel suffered smoke and water damage. cause unknown but likely started in the basement of the Clarke building. The three story structure is owned by William Maverick and the loss is insured.
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Clarke Printing Company
Soledad Street
Printing Company
Buckhorn
Savoy
Albert Friedrich
William Maverick
Taft says United States will not intervene in Mexico
President Taft stated the U S will not interfere with Mexico's plans to strengthen its army. He noted conditions are worse but not to warrant war. The U S allows arms shipments to Madero and distribution to Americans in Mexico City.
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United States
Mexico
Taft
Washington
Philadelphia
Madero
Congress
Wilson
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Ward Line
Monterey
State Department
Zapatistas
War Department
Tangier Bay
Norfolk
M . City
Federals Prepare for Battle as Offensives Move on Torreon
General Campa leads 800 troops from Jimenez toward Parral for tomorrow’s attack while Orozco advances on Torreon with 6000 troops. Federals mass over 10,000 forces at Torreon, with ammo scarce and reinforcements readied from Juarez. Capt. Pelaez of the Tenth buried. Lt. David de la Fuente wounded and arm amputated.
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EL Paso
Tex
Emilio Campa
Jimenez
Parral
Torreon
Salazar
Orozco
Juarez
Atotonilco
Joaquin Pelaez
David de la Fuente
Mexico
Pearson
Chihuahua
Agua Prieta
Nogales
Sonora
Ynez Garcia
Major Hagadorn Talks Personal Business in San Antonio
Major Hagadorn commanding Fort Mcintosh at Laredo arrived in San Antonio on personal business and held talks with Major W S Scott. Scott said Hagadorn offered no new light on Mexican affairs beyond what was already known from other sources.
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Charles Hagadorn
Fort Mcintosh
Laredo
San Antonio
W. S. Scott
Department of Texas
Scott
Hagadorn
President Madero Optimistic About Rebel Proximity
Mexico City reports President Madero says a small band of Zapatistas near Puebla city is pursuing escape from federal forces in Morelos. He notes most rebels are short of ammunition and have largely disbanded, while Chihuahua remains unsettled and Gen Tracy Aubert may soon gain Torreon aid.
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Mexico City
Madero
Puebla
Morelos
Chihuahua
Orozco
Tracy Aubert
Torreon
Consul Esteva to Confer With Madero on Mexican Texas Affairs
Mexican consul Manuel Esteva will travel to Mexico City to discuss with President Francisco I Madero matters in San Antonio and Texas focusing on revolutionary activity and extradition of criminals. Francisco Espinosa will lead the consulate in Estevas absence and Esteva expects a return by weeks end.
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Francisco I. Madero
San Antonio
Texas
Manuel Esteva
Mexico
Francisco Espinosa
Esteva
Emilio Vasquez Gomez
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