Rain totals across Texas with San Antonio leading
Rain fell across Texas last night and morning with San Antonio reporting the heaviest amount at .60 inch. The shower lasted about an hour starting 7:30, then cleared as sun returned. Other deposits appeared in Fort Worth and Abilene while Uvalde country and Southwest Texas saw rain and ongoing cloudiness.
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Texas
San Antonio
Weather Bureau
Fort Worth
Abilene
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
Sheridan
Wyo
Utah
Colorado
United States
Nebraska
Cotton Belt
Mississippi River
Beaumont Delegates Instructed For Judson Harmon
In Beaumont Texas three precincts on May 4 instructed delegates for Judson Harmon in the presidential contest. The AP report notes assembly details and local party posture as delegates commit to Harmon.
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Ssociated Press
Beaumont, Tex
Beaumont
Judson Harmon
Texas Democrats Predict Harmon Victory Or Wilson Upset
The Texas campaign committee says Harmon will win the nomination state wide, citing a two to one poll lead over Clark and Wilson. Judge Cato Sells counters that Wilson has broad support and expects an easy majority over Harmon and Clark at today's precinct conventions.
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Paign Committee of
Texas
Harmon
Clark
Wilson
Cato Sells
Wilson Forces
Harmon and
Taft forces sweep Texas focus to Chicago convention
Henry F. McGregor, Taft manager in Texas, says precinct conventions give Taft a solid Texas delegation for the Chicago convention. He claims that rank and file party members back Taft and expect delegations to be free from Roosevelt-backed office holders, with control of the Fort Worth convention and spare votes.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Henry F. McGregor
Taft
Texas
Chicago
Roosevelt
Fort Worth
Harmon and Wilson factions reach equal county vote split
In Harris county the Harmon and Wilson camps agree to divide the county vote in the state convention. The deal ends a tense internal fight as Houston hosts both factions on May 28 and prompts revised precinct convention tickets listing leaders from both sides.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Harmon
Wilson
Harris County
Roosevelt Gains in Houston
Roosevelt wins four suburban precincts near Houston as Republican conventions back him. Taft forces led by Postmaster Strong lose four to one in Westmoreland with Henry Borden and Lyon ally in South Texas as key lieutenant.
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Associateds Press
Houston
Tex
Roosevelt
Taft
Westmoreland
Postmaster Strong
Henry Borden
Lyon
South Texas
Two Democratic Primaries In El Paso Split County Committee
Two sets of democratic primaries were held in El Paso Texas after a split in the county democratic committee. The chairman and some members seated accused others of forfeiting precinct chair duties by taking paid city and county roles, while current county and city officers back the unseated members.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Democratic Committee
Bailey Arrives in Gainesville for Precinct Convention
Senator J. W. Bailey arrived in Gainesville Texas and will participate in the precinct convention this afternoon. He held an informal reception at a local hotel after arriving.
Local political tug of war as counties fear vote turnout
In Austin on May 4 leaders of the Wilson and Harmon groups in Travis county work by telephone and messenger to mobilize support. Countywide precinct conventions are set for tonight at 8 o clock with some sessions already underway this afternoon as both sides claim the county.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Wilson
Harmon
Travis County
Coryell
Gatesville
Coryell County
Roosevelt Campaign Manager Declines Comment In Texas
Cecil A. Lyon, manager of the Roosevelt campaign in Texas, refused to make a statement this morning saying there was nothing he could say at this time. He added he would be willing to speak later in the day.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Cecil A. Lyon
Roosevelt
Texas
Primaries Begin in Coryell County Texas
Coryell County voters mark primary day with polling stations open at 7 AM local time. Early indications show a sizable turnout for the electoral event.
Wharton County Instructed for Wilson on May 4
In Wharton Texas Precinct one covering Wharton city voted instructing for Wilson. He will carry Wharton county.
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Wilson
THE
Associated Press
Wharton, Tex
Wharton County
Wilson Ahead in Dallas May 4 Box Report
Dallas county tally from Western Heights the first box to report gives Wilson the early lead with initial votes tallied in Dallas.
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Wilson
Dallas
Associated Press
Tex
Western Heights
Dallas County
Delegates in City Precincts Support Roosevelt
The bulk of delegates were instructed for Roosevelt today, with city precincts likely to dominate both the county and the county convention.
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Roosevelt
Pearsall Democrats name county convention delegates
At the democratic precinct convention in Pearsall on May 4 the following delegates were elected with instructions to vote for Woodrow Wilson: R. W. Hudson, A. T. Phelps, A. Carter, B. T. Crawford, B. O. Lee, Roy Woodward, W. Trickery, and J. A. Metcalf.
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Associated Press
Pearsall
Tex
Woodrow Wilson
R. W. Hudson
A. T. Phelps
A. Carter
B. T. Crawford
B. O. Lee
Roy Woodward
W. Trickery
J. A. Metcalf
Orozco Report of Victory at Torreon Emerges
A Juarez dispatch signed by Gen Emilio Campa for rebel forces proclaims a complete triumph though details are unclear. The report suggests a minor outpost skirmish rather than a major government clash, with rebels not yet deep into federal territory.
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Ecason
Emilio Campa
Juarez
Major Hagadorn Returns to Texas Border Mission
Major Charles B. Hagadorn arrived in San Antonio this morning amid reports he is tied to border tensions. He met General Duncan at Fort Houston and hinted a possible longer Texas stay later, while remaining tight lipped about his immediate purpose.
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Charles B. Hagadorn
San Antonio
Hagadorn
United States Army
Laredo
Indianapolis
Duncan
Fortn Houston
Texas
Major Hagadorn
Anapolis
Texas Rep Garner backs Root amendment to curb immigration
Representative Garner of Texas urged the House immigration committee to adopt the Root amendment to bar Mexican revolutionists from the United States. He argued it would prevent U S entanglements sparked by Mexican activities within borders. Representative Berger of Milwaukee called the amendment un American and tyrannical.
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Associated
PRW
Washington
Garner
Texas
House Committee On Immigration Today
United States
Mexico
Berger
Milwaukee
War department orders Buford to carry foreign nationals
May 4 San Francisco report that the war department has ordered the army transport Buford to take aboard not only Americans on the west coast of Mexico but also British and Spanish subjects.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
War Department
Army
Buford
Mexico
Red Cross nurses join wounded at Escalon battlefront
Dr. Marquez A Juarez and four Mexican Red Cross nurses arrived from Laredo and left for Escalon to tend wounded rebels and federals amid a looming battle. Juarez denies any Red Cross bias at Torreon and reiterates impartiality.
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EL Paso
Tex
Marquez A. Juarez
Red Cross
Laredo
Escalon
Juarez
Torreon
Roosevelt Wichita Falls Republicans Convene
In Roosevelt Wichita Falls Texas on May 4 the Republican city precinct convened to organize for upcoming elections and nominate local delegates. Party leaders outlined campaign plans and emphasized voter turnout across precincts.
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Roosevelt
Associated Press
Wichita Falls
Tex
Taft Roosevelt Clash in Maryland Primaries Pressure
President Taft and Colonel Roosevelt campaign across Maryland ahead of Mondays primaries. Taft touts a square deal and peace while attacking Roosevelt and his recall of judges. Delegates to the state convention may vote as instructed, shaping the national delegation.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Maryland
Taft
Roosevelt
Hyattsville and
Lorel
Colonel Roosevelt
White House
Hyattsville
Cardui Helps Baldwyn Woman Find Relief After Illness
Mrs. Mattie Schoolar of Baldwyn Mississippi reports relief from severe pains headaches and backache after taking Cardui the women's tonic. She praises six bottles of Cardui and urges other women to try it. The ad notes Cardui has over fifty years of use and offers a free 64 page home treatment book by the Chattanooga Medicine Co.
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Baldwyn
Cardui
N. B
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Roosevelt attacks Taft allies as bosses in Hyattsville
President accuses Roosevelt of aiming to foment social revolution not leadership. He defends his own role as executive head and warns of dangers if Roosevelt gains power. Responding to Bonaparte, he notes many Americans supported him in 1908 and rejects the oligarch accusation.
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Hyattsville
Bonaparte
Rheumatism Relief Claim From Foley Kidney Pills
Leroy Thacker of Watertown North Dakota reports eight years of rheumatism, saying three bottles of Foley Kidney Pills cured his pain. Edwards King Drug Co endorses the remedy with his testimonial.
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Leroy Thacker
Watertown
Dak
Foley
Edwards King Drug Co
Hotel Arrivals List From St Anthony Details Guests
The St Anthony hotel lists arriving guests including L L Moss of Lake Charles, B D White of Baltimore, George M Dickson of Houston, Major Charles Hagadorn of Indianapolis, Mrs J R Hilton of St Louis, G B E Vickers of St Louis, H W Moses of New York, Mr and Mrs I J R Cheek of Houston, and many others from cities such as Philadelphia Victoria San Francisco Dallas St Louis Chicago and Mexico City with numerous names and affiliations noted. Goose River White Horse Tavern appears in the closing line.
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St. Anthony
L. L. Moss
Lake Charles
B. D. White
Baltimore
George M. Dickson
Houston
Major Charles. B. Hagadorn
Indianapolis
J. R. Hilton
St. Louis
George BE. M. Weiler
New York
G. BE. Vickers
H. W. Moses
I. J. R. Cheek
Whitehall
South Bend
Ind
P. Jones
Gonzales
E. G. Dulap
Philadelphia
Preston Austin
Victoria
Gunter
W. B. Thompson
San Francisco
George L. Mater
Wichita Falls
Edwin Kay
Chicago
D. Hynes
N. R. Powell
Pettus
H. D. Taylor
Ruth Taylor
John W. Hannums
E. J. McNamara
James Dengel
Kansas City
E. B. Stratton
Waco
Helen van Pelt
Pearl Sawyer
Hillsboro
Minnie K. Corley
A. A. Green
Dallas
Menger
A. A. Gerlich
C. E. Mandel
M. Gottlieb
St. Joe
Michigan
B.A. Holman
Bay City
Charles D. Fine
William C. Martin
Temple
R. S. Spahn
W. Yeakle
L. H. Wexler
New Orleans
R. P. Kayser
A. D L. Gehlert
F. Harry Groos
Emmetsburg
Bexar
M. R. Ward
C. M. Wells
E. F. Schake
Rochester
Mildred Hudson
Laredo
Edwin F. Bodeck
H. Marlow
Quincy
Mary Peas
Lorinda Littleey Santo
Tex
O. Taylor
Crawfordsville
Savoy
D. A. Kelly
Guadalajara
W. H. Hill
Jourdanton
T. L. Bryan
Statue to John Carroll unveiled at Georgetown ceremony
A bronze statue of Rev. Dr. John Carroll first bishop of Baltimore and founder of Georgetown University was unveiled at Georgetown with Cardinal Gibbons Chief Justice White Speaker Clark Baron Hengelmuller Austrian ambassador Rev Alphons Donlon and others in attendance. The event followed by local ads and notices for Hood's Sarsaparilla and other products.
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Associated Press
Washington
John Carroll
Baltimore
Georgetown University
Georgetown
Cardinal Gibbons
White
Clark
Baron Hengelmuller
Alphonus J. Donlon
Free Recipe for Kidney Ailments Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement claims a $3.50 recipe for weak kidneys can end headaches back pains dizziness and other symptoms within a week. It offers to mail a free copy from Dr. A E Robinson of Detroit, stating the remedies are pure and harmless and can be used at home.
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Los Angeles Heights
A. E. Robinson
Jack Building
Detroit
Mich
Bette
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