Rebels Capture Tia Juana After Fierce Fight
Reported fighting along the U S Mexican border centers on Tia Juana Lower California where rebels attacked the town after dawn. federal troops and rebels exchange heavy fire with cabins and the Catholic church burned. Two Americans killed and many wounded, including a deserter, as rebels outflank and overrun the customs house and fight continues near the school.
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California
Associated Press
San Diego
Cal
Tia Juana
United States
Tiajuana
International Boundary Line
Enrico Gonzales
Cuartel
Bruce Hudson
United States Army
Monroe McKinley
Catopethixer
Bliss
Lakeside
Adobe Custom House
School House
Change in Woman's Life in Graniteville
A Vermont reader credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health during the change of life. The letter from Mrs. CyAs Barclay of Graniteville praises the remedy for nervousness and related symptoms and endorses its wide use and Mrs. Pinkham's advice.
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Graniteville
Lydia E. Pinkham
CyAs. Barclay
R.F.D
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlante, Ga
Mexico City Bewildered Over Juarez Developments
May 9 reports from Mexico City note officials expressing bewilderment over changes at Juarez. The government hoped the manifesto would revive peace talks, but news of an attack shifted tone. Diaz consulted with the war ministry as officials say Madero cannot control his army.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Juarez
Madero
Foreign Office
Diaz
American Victor at Juarez Killed in Juarez Combat
El Paso May 9 Captain Linderfelt the American who commanded the first assault on Juarez has been killed along with five of his men Captain Sachino of federal forces is reported seriously wounded in the same engagement
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Victor
Juarez
Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Linderfelt
Sachino
Vasquez Gomez
Madero
Insurrectos
Insurrecto
Francisco J. Madero
Navarro
United States
Rio Grande
Stanton Street Bridge
Aviator Caspar Injured in Pole Collision Near Halle
Aviator Caspar, arriving from Berlin on a flight toward Kassel, collided with a telegraph pole wrecking his machine and breaking his leg. After re ascension at daybreak he aimed for Gotha but landed at Merzburg two hours later.
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Associated PrEss
Halle
Prussian
Saxony
Caspar
Berlin
Kassel
Gotha
Merzburg
Two Daughters of Brooklyn Clergyman to Wed Clergymen
Two daughters of a wealthy Brooklyn clergyman will wed two clergymen in a July double ceremony in New York. Miss Francis Price will marry Rev. Arthur H. Bradford of Springfield Massachusetts, and her sister Namee will wed Rev. Walter A. Henricks of Laramie Wyoming.
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Associated Press
New York
Brooklyn
Francis Price
Arthur H. Bradford
Springfield
Mass
Namee
Will Wedge
Walter A. Henricks
Laramie
Wyo
Standard Oil Manager Philip Ruprecht Dies in New York
Philip Ruprecht, head of Standard Oil foreign shipping, died at his New York home from complications of disease. Born in Germany, he learned the oil trade in Oil City Pennsylvania and helped systematize the company's global shipping methods.
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Standard Oil
Associated Press
New York
Philip Ruprecht
Standard Oil Company
Standard
Germany
Oil City
Pennsylvania
View of Peon Settlement at Torreon
American observers report heavy fighting spilling into Juarez with casualties on both sides. Nearly 1000 U S troops massed on the border stand ready as couriers seek a possible armistice while Gen. Madero tries to restrain further attacks and prevent a wider assault.
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Juarez
el Paso
Stever
Fourth United States Cavalry
Washington
Francisco I. Madero Jr
Madero
Tamberouel
Santa Fe
Nebraska
Rebels Begin General Assault on Juarez Amid Fierce Fighting
Insurrectos, backed by Madero forces, attacked Juarez early after weeks of buildup. Reports say 150 rebels and many federals killed or wounded as artillery roared and street fighting continued, with American troops observing from El Paso and Col. Garibaldi leading insurgent units.
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Juarez
Madero
Navarro
Commerce Street
el Paso
Emilio Garcia
Cassidy
American Legion
Villareal
Ojinaga
McGinnty
Garibaldi
Col. Garibaldi
Anderson
Santa Fe
FE Paso
Steever
Pridge
Bauche
Villarreal
Rabago
Josefa Garcia
Insurrectos
Biaso
Diaz Defiant as Mexico Turmoil Persists Says Fred Slack
Fred Slack reports President Diaz vows to rule amid bullets and warns Mexico will endure months of revolution. Slack recalls broad calls for resignation, adds outlaws roam the country, Madero unable to restore order, and Americans evacuating. Slack and his wife reached San Antonio via Tampico and Monterey, staying at the Gunter.
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Fred Slack
Diaz
Slack
Mexico
Mr. Slack
Republic
Madero
United States
Veraruz
Tampico
Monterey
San Antonio
Judge Frees Caire in Immigrant Prostitution Case
Ernesto Caire was found guilty of importing an alien woman for immoral purposes from Mexico. Judge Maxey sentenced him to six months in county jail and a $1 fine, warning the option could have been ten years and a $5000 penalty. The indictment cites Sept 26, 1910, as the import date, with immigration officers testifying and Caire claiming intent to marry. Attorneys Dwyer Wilkins represented Caire. Boynton Cresson led for the government.
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Ernesto Caire
United States
Mexico
Maxey
Fort Leavenworth
Cairo
Caire
Dwyer and Wilkins
Boynton
C. C. Cresson
Postmaster J J Stevens to Attend Dallas Convention
Postmaster J J Stevens leaves tonight for Dallas to attend the annual postmasters convention. He will read a paper on Restrictions of Mail Matter in General Delivery and aims to secure a 1912 San Antonio meeting for postmasters.
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J. J. Stevens
Dallas
Harlingen to Have Compress Plant by July
The cotton compress machinery, being erected by A. B. Slack of Houston, will arrive in Harlingen within days. Slack will supervise both erection and operation, with completion planned by July 20.
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Harlingen
Tex
A. B. Slack
Houston
Slack
Taxes Being Equalized in Loressville Special Session
Taxes are being equalized as the Loyresville commissioners court sits as a board of equalization. The sessions are in progress and will continue through Thursday.
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Loresville
Tex
Commissioners’ Court
Mail Count Shows Increase At Local Post Office
For eight days this month extra clerks counted incoming mail averaging 60 000 pieces daily. The tally marks a clear rise from last year and should reach at least 25 percent more. Counting will continue through month end.
Results Are Better Phone Your Ads Line 176
A terse newsroom item notes improved results from radio advertising and urges readers to place ads by line 176. The brief implies a deadline or line reference for advertising entrants within the paper. It captures a single marketing update without extraneous details.
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San Antonio
Lipe
Maneuver to Leon Springs driven by Texas troops
General Duncan reports troops to stay on this side as Juarez battles rage. Division plans a late week march to Leon Springs with over 12 000 men to test mobility while Washington gives no guidance and an aeroplane station is established in San Antonio with pilots Beck Walker and Kelly.
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Juarez
el Paso
Leon Springs
Diaz
Madero
Washington
Duncan
Department of Texas
War Department
Steever
Fourth Cavalry
Twenty-third Infantry
Sharpe
Mills
San Antonio
Beck
Walker
Kelly
Attachment Provisional Aero Company
Wright
Curtin Aanchines
Money Raised for Missions in Taylor
At the First Baptist church in Taylor a collection exceeding $400 was taken for home and foreign missions. A sacred recital is set for Thursday evening with Mrs. John A. Held, Mrs. R G Bri, and Mrs. N E Riviere. Mothers Day will be observed in Taylor churches next Sunday morning.
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Taylor
Tex
First Baptist Church
The
Baptist Church
John A. Held
R. GC. Bri
N. E. Riviere
One Hundred Pupils Take Special Train Outward
A special train carrying 100 pupils from the Lady of the Lake Institute departed the city on the Southern Pacific at 9 AM for Sutherland Springs. The party plans to return this afternoon at 6 PM, providing an organized outing for students.
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The
Lady of the Lake Institute
Southern Pacific
Sutherland Springs
Railroad Building Offices Nears Completion in Crystal City
SPECIAL TO THE LIGHT CRYSTAL CITY May 9 The Crystal City and Uvalde Railway camp is constructing general offices to meet long term demands. They have bought a new locomotive making its first run today. The onion crop in the region is advancing rapidly and of high quality.
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Crystal City
Uvalde
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