Grand Jury Indicts Thirty Four In Local Case Mix
The grand jury handed down thirty four indictments before adjourning at noon two cases include Madeline and Pale Face Foster for diamond theft from Bell Jewelry Co. Other charges list burglary theft assault to murder horse theft and statutory offense against various individuals. No true bill issued against the so called voodoo doctor tied to the Burton murders. May term set to swear in Monday with possible recess to May 27.
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Madeline Foster
Burton
Tobin
Partridge Teeth Riddle Sparks Banter Between Squire and Boy
A humorous exchange unfolds as the Squire queries how a rural lad can tell an old partridge from a young one. The boy jokes about teeth, prompting the Squire to point out a partridge lacks teeth and the boy replies he does.
Primary conventions urged for Wilson supporters in Bexar County
A May 3 1912 appeal urges Democratic voters in Bexar County to back Woodrow Wilson the only candidate advocating representative government. It warns big interests push other nominees and explains primary conventions schedule 2:30 p m in the county and 7 30 p m in the city with lists of presiding officers published. The note urges timely attendance and calls out ward tactics plus urging delegates favor Wilson or adopt pro Wilson resolutions. Also lists local party leaders J H Moore and Dona Bliss and notes Staacke Bros advertising carriages at low prices.
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Bexar County
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Democratic Party
Wilson
Friends
State Executive Committee
J. H. Moore
Woodrow Wilson Organization
Dona, Bliss
Woodrow Wilson Club
Rosenthal's Manager Praises Plant Juice
Harry Gurinsky, Rosenthal's Smoke House manager in San Antonio, lauds Plant Juice as a spring tonic after a health scare. He says two bottles restored appetite and strength, enabling long workdays. The demonstrator at Fischer's Drug Store collected his testimonial.
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San Antonio
Harry Gurinsky
W. Salinas Street
Rosenthal
Houston Street
Gurinsky
F. A. Dillingham
Fischer
Texas
Houston
Alamo
Ius
Demo
Rattner Deportations Highlight Mexican Crisis
Russian subjects A Z Rattner and partner were accused of arms trafficking with Zapatistas. They were seized by subterfuge without court process, kept hidden from families for 24 hours, arrested at police headquarters, and sent secretly aboard the German steamer Corcovado to Vera Cruz. News of the deportations emerged only at sea.
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Rattners
Zapatistas
Tampico Company
Vera Cruz
Corcovado
A. Z. Rattner
An Geen
New York
Uaa
Rebels Move On Monclova In Coahuila Report
A special train from Monclova brings 150 refugee families to Piedras Negras. Cuatro Cienegas reported captured by rebels and they march toward Monclova. Locomotive engineers moved for safety. Piedras Negras residents prepare to defend homes amid fears of attack.
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Associated Press
Eagle Pass
Tex
Monclova
Coahuila
Piedras Negras
Cuatro Cienegas
Monterey
Orozco Orders Advance On Mexican Federal Positions
General Orozco ordered an advance by 7000 troops on federal positions south of Jimenez at Mapimi and Torreon. Fearing mined rails, the army will march through the desert, a march expected to take about four days.
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Associated Press
Jimenez
Mex
Orozco
Here
Mapimi
Torreon
Rebel HQ Moves Closer to Torreon
General Pasqual Orozco moved rebel headquarters from Jimenez to Bellano, about 35 miles nearer Torreon. Juarez reports a battle is under way amid the shifting fronts and persistent rumors.
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Bellano
Torreon
EL Paso
Tex
Pascual
Orozco
Jimenez
Juarez
South of Bellano Quiet as Armies Report No Battle
Dispatches from Jimenez this afternoon say nothing about a fight south of Bellano between the main bodies of the two armies, leaving observers awaiting further word on clashes or movements in the region.
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Bellano
Jimenez
Battle at Chiautla Mexico City clash lasts two days
A two day battle rages at Chiautla Puebla between Zapata forces about 2500 and federal troops just over 500. The federals hold a positional advantage but the outcome remains uncertain. The Zapata brothers and the feared Morales brothers lead the engagement.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Chiautla
Puebla
Zapatista
Zapata
Morales
Fear for relatives murder appeal to state dept
Chicago May 3 report says a Chicago woman fears her daughter and son-in-law were killed by Yaqui Indians. She appeals to the State Department for confirmation and aid. The fragment hints at an international incident involving US and Yaqui communities.
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Chicago
State Department
Associated Press
Strange Case of Mrs J Richard White in Portland
The article details Mrs. J Richard White's health collapse and dramatic recovery after taking Vinci so from Fischer's Drug Store in Portland. It also notes Mrs. E J Gilbert of Chicago seeking Mexican government help to locate relatives missing since a period in Mexico, including her daughter 18 traveling with five others from Salina Cruz, amid bandit activity in Oaxaca.
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Portland
J. Richard White
Fall River
Vinci
Fischer’s
Gibbs Building
Post Office
Mexico
E. J. Gilbert
Chicago
State Department
W. J. Waugh
Cc. L. Elmlay
Salina Cruz
Tehuatepea Line
Oaxaca
Bandits Active in Oaxaca
San Diego report notes bandit activity in Oaxaca region as ships move and reporters file dispatches. The steamer Arizonnian arrived yesterday with limited details, and authorities caution further developments may follow.
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Oaxaca
THE
Associated Press
San Diego
Cal
Arizonnian
Read Light Seeks Ads First in Bar Sale Offer
Read Light aims to secure advertising priority as a large bar announces a sale opportunity. The move signals a push to attract bidders with prominent display space.
Fly Infestation Prompts Use of Fly Paper in South Africa Homes
In South Africa flies are prevalent from October to February as screen doors and windows are absent, leading to homes filled with flies. Householders respond by using fly paper extensively to combat the nuisance.
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South Africa
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German Process Chemical Works
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Chester Zaman
Cluett, Peabody & Co
Troy
St. Mary's Street
the Bridge
Martin Wright
Martin Wright Scientific Electrician Avenue
Bedell Amnion
Staacke Bros
Horlige
Horlick’s
Walter
Whisenant
Gunter Office
Plant Juice
Congress OF Mexico
Tires OF Revolution
H. C. Rees Optical Co
W. Commerce &T
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