Second Trial of Becker for Murder Opens in New York
Crowds gather at the criminal courts for the second trial of ex police lieutenant Charles Becker charged in the Rosenthal murder. Nearly 100 witnesses are subpoenaed as jurors are chosen, with new and former informants expected to testify.
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New York
Criminal Courts
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Becker
Court of Appeals
Bride of Sighs
Sam Schepps
Rosenthal
Whitman
Ambler
Hotel Metropole
Gyp
Dago Frank
Whitey Lewis
Lefty Louie
Sing Sing
Jack Rose
Harry Wallon
Scepps
British Ultimatum Demands Indemnity From Haiti
The British representative in Port au Prince delivered an ultimatum for 62000 dollars to a British subject named Peters for a saw mill fire during the Leconte revolution. The deadline expires tonight as the Suffolk cruiser remains nearby and Haitian chambers debate no funds exist to fulfill the order.
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Port-Au-Prince
Haiti
Suffolk
Peters
Court of Arbitration
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
No General Strike In Ohio As Negotiations Continue
Indianapolis May 6 The United Mine Workers announce no general strike in Ohio despite a miners committee request. Secretary Treasurer William O Green confirms operators offered to renew negotiations as reported from Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Ohio
International Executive Board
United Mine Workers of America
William O. Green
Columbus
American man shot by Mexicans in Asherton
Frank McCann of Springfield Ohio was shot in the left arm by two unknown Mexicans in Asherton Texas yesterday afternoon and robbed of 85 dollars. The attackers slashed his clothes with knives and escaped. Doctors say amputation of one arm will be necessary though wounds are not yet dangerous.
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Asherton
Tex
Frank McCann
Springfield
Ohio
McCann
Bernard
Carrizo Springs
Fire destroys Lor ing Brothers fish and oyster plant
A blaze at Lor ing Brothers wholesale fish and oyster plant in Matagorda Texas on Tuesday night consumed the building and an ice factory. The estimated loss stands at 25000 dollars with 9000 dollars covered by insurance.
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Matagorda
Tex
Loring Brothers
Weather and temperatures for multiple cities
Local forecast for San Antonio and vicinity notes cloudy conditions tonight and Thursday. Temperatures by city include St Louis 56 clear NW winds, Chicago 56 clear with possible rain, Milwaukee 50 clear with rain, St Paul 44 clear with rain, Kansas City 54 clear with possible Thursday sun, New York 66 rain with NW wind, Washington 64 partly cloudy with possible rain.
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San Antonio
ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Washington
Coliseum project revived for river site east of Navarro bridge
The Coliseum League plans revival in partnership with the Young Men’s Business League to build a coliseum on the San Antonio river site east of Navarro Romana streets. A river course change near the bridge may be proposed, with stock offered to business men to fund the $25,000 site already paid for.
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San Antonio
Navarro Street
Young Men's Business League
Coliseum League
Navarro and
Romana
W. L. Sullivan
Harvey L. Page
Roy Beitel
George Meyer
J. H. Lapham
G. A. Hoefling
J. H. Savage
J. B. Carrington
Judge Denies New Trial for Leo Frank in Mary Phagan Murder
Judge Ben H. Hill of Fulton County Superior Court rejects the extraordinary motion for a new trial for Leo M. Frank the factory superintendent condemned to death for the April murder of Mary Phagan. He will sign a bill of exceptions to allow appeal to the state Supreme Court.
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Atlanta
Ben H. Hill
Fulton County Superior Court
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Hill
State Supreme Court
Congress to adjourn by July 10 predicted
Senator Kern after a White House conference predicted Congress would adjourn by July 10. He said the Panama Canal tolls repeal bill would be disposed of within two weeks and the administration anti trust program would be completed before adjournment. He added hopeful comments on the rural credits bill.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Kern
Senate
White House
Hoke Smith
O'Gorman
American Consul Bonney Arrives in Mexico City with Mrs Bonney
In Mexico City the Brazilian minister reported that Consul Bonney and his wife landed safely with no injuries. He said all Americans in San Luis Potosi are accounted for and safe following the arrest report.
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Bonney
Mexico City
Washington, D. C
State Department
San Luis Potosi
Rockhill Club Project to be Discussed by Chamber Directors
The Chamber of Commerce will review future Rockhill Country Club development at Wednesday’s meeting. President J P Withers will present the annual report outlining attractions to make it a premier resort. The 0000 acre site north of the city already has a boulevard system and plans include an eighteen hole golf course and a clubhouse ready by December 1.
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Rockhill
Chamber of Commerce
Withers
America
Withers Ha
Wartime youth camps to proceed this summer
The War Department will hold four student military instruction camps this summer despite the Mexican crisis. Camps are set for Asheville North Carolina from July 6 to August 7 Burlington Vermont Ludington Michigan and Monterey California from June 26 to July 31. Applicants should submit papers at the earliest moment.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Asheville
N. C
Burlington
Ludington
Mich
Monterey
Cal
Pirates Raid Steamer Shintai Off San Francisco
Details from Nippon Maru report a March 31 raid by Chinese pirates on the steamer Shintai sailing from Hong Kong. Officers and crew were killed or wounded and about $20,000 stolen. the Chinese skipper escaped by disguise. The attack involved Canton government guards and occurred near the China coast amid patrol funding shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Hong Kong
Canton
China
Parcel Post Expansion Extends to Greece
Washington announced the United States will establish a parcel post system with Greece effective next Saturday, extending a mail service to include international parcels between the two nations.
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Greece
Washington, D.C
United States
Lease Wire Day Report From AP Powers The News Cycle
The San Antonio Light notes exclusivity of the Associated Press leased wire day report delivering broad general news. It highlights the AP as a leading, reliable service and mentions the paper’s use of the wire alongside its own large special news content.
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San Antonio
Associated Press
Signe: Eenien
Pioneer Woman of City Dies After Illness
Mrs. Carolyn Kampmann, a long time San Antonio resident born in Charlotteburg Germany, died at 12 15 PM Wednesday at 311 Nacogdoches Street after a month of illness. She was 83 and had lived in the city for 71 years, married to Maj. John Hermann Kampmann on May 14 1850 with funeral plans to be announced for Friday.
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Carolyn Kampmann
San Antonio
Nacogdoches Street
Kampmann
Charlotteburg
Germany
Maj
John Hermann Kampmann
Survivors Rescued From Firebound Columbian Steamer
Captain McDonald and thirteen crew members of the British steamer Columbian were saved by the Manhattan after the ship burned at sea near Sable Island. Cunard liner Franconia rescued 13 men and the chief steward’s body, bringing total survivors to 27. one boat with the first and second officers and 17 men remains missing. The Columbian caught fire Sunday night and exploded as the flames spread, leaving survivors adrift for long hours. The Manhattan found McDonald’s boat after more than 50 hours at sea.
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Sable Island
McDonald
Manhattan
Marconi
New York
Antwerp
Cunard
Franconia
Onald
Florida Veterans Welcome Confederate Reunion Leader
Governor Park Trammell extends a warm welcome to the United Confederate Veterans and allied groups at Jacksonville in the twenty fourth annual reunion. He emphasizes unity under one flag and honors Southern heritage while noting reverence for all Americans.
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Jacksonville
Fila
United Confederate Veterans and Allied Organizations
Park Trammell
Veterans
Veterans and Friends
Governor Trammell
Florida
Sickles Body to Lie In Arlington
Major General Daniel E. Sickles will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery beside fellow Third Army Corps veterans. A military escort firing squad chaplain and train details have been arranged after a War Department telegram confirming a burial plot and honors, with the ceremony expected Saturday.
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Sickles
Arlington
New York
National Cemetery
Third Army Corps
Daniel E. Sickles
Secretary of War Garrison
Plan Manual Training School In Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi teachers committee tours Kansas City and St Louis to investigate a proposed manual training course at the local high school for the 1914 15 term. Committee includes W A Conner chair and W H Brasier Pot.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Corpus Christi Board of School Trustees
Kansas City
St. Louis
W. A. Conner
W. H. Brasier Pot
Cra
Schoo Board
Mane
Thegs
White House Wedding for Eleanor Wilson and McAdoo
Secretary McAdoo will marry Eleanor Randolph Wilson at 6 pm in the White House. The ceremony, limited to close family and official household members, marks the second White House wedding of President Wilson’s administration.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Wilson
Eleanor Randolph Wilson
William Gibbs McAdoo
Texas Women Bankers Convene Session in Fort Worth
The Texas Women Bankers' convention opened with Miss Minnie Hester of Lexington presiding. Reports from president, secretary and treasurer were presented. John Clausen of Crocker National Bank and Joseph Hirsch of Corpus Christi spoke. On the second day Secretary W. B. Harrison of the Oklahoma Association gave an address. Clarence Ousley of Fort Worth discussed Rural Credits.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas Women Bankers’ Convention
Minnie Hester
Lexington
John Clausen
Crocker National Bank
San Francisco
Joseph Hirsch
Corpus Christi
Texas Bankers’ Association
W. B. Harrison
Oklahoma Association
Clarence Ousley
Independent movement organized to field county ticket
A citizens independent organization formed in Nueces County aims to contest the July primary. E. H. Caldwell chairs with M. Maloney as secretary. Seventy-five attendees adopted a resolution condemning current politics and the Democratic county executive committee’s voting rules.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
E. H. Caldwell
M. Maloney
Nueces County
National Old Trails Road Association Convention Opens
Delegates arrive for the third annual National Old Trails Road Association convention in Indiana with 1500 expected. Governor Ralston to welcome. Judge Lowe to preside. Indiana day to discuss a model law for a state highway commission and the creation of such a commission to receive federal road funds.
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Indianapolis
Ind
National
Old Trails Road Association
Indiana Good Roads’ Association
Good Roads Department of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Old Trails ’Association
Ralston
Old Trails Association
Indiana
Indiana Association
J. M. Lowe
Kansas City
William C. Story
Congress
Mail volume rises at San Antonio post office in May
A post office count shows 179,135 letters received the first three days of May 1913 and 224,455 in 1914, an increase of 45,320. April 1914 receipts total $35,444.47, up from $29,953.03 in April 1913, marking a substantial year to date gain.
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San Antonio
Austin Chamber and Business Club Tour Heads East
About 200 boosters from the Austin Chamber of Commerce and Young Men's Business Club departed this morning on the second trade excursion of the season. The group rode the International Railroad north to San Marcos then Katy line to Lockhart Smithville and Elgin. They will return to Austin tonight via the Houston and Texas Central.
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Austin
Tex
Chamber of Commerce and Young Men's Business Club
International
San Marcos
Katy
Lockhart
Smithville
Elgin
Houston
Road Bonds Approved by Attorney General in Victoria County
Judge J P Pool Victoria county judge secured AG department approval for a 125000 dollar Victoria county road improvement district No 5 bond issue. This raises total road bonds in the county to 350000 dollars and over 100 miles of county roads have been built from bond proceeds.
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Austin, Tex
J. P. Pool
Victoria County
Attorney General's Department
Judge Pool
M. C. A. Leader Hans Peter Andersen Dies
Hans Peter Andersen aged 52, secretary of the Y M C A foreign department, died yesterday at his Summit New Jersey home. He served the association in international outreach and leadership.
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New York
Hans Peter Andersen
Foreign Department
The
Young Men's Christian Association
Summit
N. J
Ere
U S Mediation Talks Shift Toward Niagara Falls
Washington reports outline limited troop extensions around Vera Cruz as Funston gains authority. Mediation plans proceed without Constitutionalist reps. envoys prepare to move talks to Niagara Falls May 18 while Carranza’s role remains uncertain. Huerta’s grip weakens amid Zapata threats and reports of rail and bridge destruction.
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Washington, D. C
Vera Cruz
Mexico
War and Navy Departments
Funston
Mexico City
Department
Tampico
Huerta
Zapata
Villa
Admiral Howard
Tejas
Carranza
State Department
Bryag
United States
Bryan
N Falls
Niagara Falls
Canada
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Begker
United Mine Workers
Sane
Young Men’s League
Supreme Court of Georgia
Rockhill Club
Caroline Kampmann
U. C. V. Reunion
Sopemeghes
WM. G. McAdoo
McAdoo
Eleanor Wilson
Texas
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