Republicans Hold District Conventions in Texas Sentiment Showdown
Three Republican district conventions in Texas select delegates to Chicago. Unofficial results in districts six seven and ten show Taft Roosevelt splits with Roosevelt leading in some polls while taft trails in others. state convention May 28 may ratify or alter district selections.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Chicago
Texas
Cecil A. Lyon
Taft
Roosevelt
Mexia
Galveston
Austin
Obituaries of George Lasacker and William J Shelton
George Lasacker aged 42 died last night at a local sanitarium. A bricklayer, he moved from Pennsylvania five years ago. Funeral at 5 this afternoon from Riebe parlors under the local players union, burial in cemetery No 4. William J Shelton aged 41 died yesterday in Zarramora street apartments. A railway section foreman, he came from Mexico on April 11 for health reasons and was a native of Kentucky. survived by his widow and relatives. Body taken to Hearne, Texas for burial.
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Lasacker
George Lasacker
Pennsylvania
Riebe Undertaking Company
Players' Union
Austrian native Bennett dies in San Antonio at 78
M. J. Bennett, 78, died yesterday afternoon at 816 South Presa street. A native of Austria he came to the city a month ago from Corpus Christi. Interment followed at the Orthodox Jewish cemetery.
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Bennett
M. J. Bennett
South Presa Street
Austria
Corpus Christi
Barajas Eleuterio Barajas Dies After Brief Illness
Eleuterio Barajas 76 native of Mexico and longtime resident of the city died yesterday after a brief illness. He was in the retail dry goods business and is survived by his widow and five sons Joseph Peter John Frank and Leonard. Funeral services will be held at his son's home 916 East Macon Street with details to be announced. Interment will follow at San Fernando Cemetery.
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Barajas
Eleuterio Barajas
Mexico
Joseph I
Peter
John
Frank
Leonard
Macon Street
San Fer-nando
Hotel Arrivals List From Various Cities
A crowded hotel arrival log shows guests from multiple cities including St. Anthony Atlanta Kerrville Dallas Chicago New York San Angelo Laredo St. Louis Sioux City Houston Austin Denver Galveston Philadelphia and more. Names include J. F., G. M., J. L., W. W. Thompson, Leonard Hecht, Edwin Hunt, L. Taylor, S. Bennett, M. Payne, B. H. Navick, E. Root, F. Rosenthal, W. Navick, and A. E. Dyer among others.
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Jos. Dickey
Chicago
Bexar
J. Campbell
Philadelphia
Smithville
J. T. Nipper
Chicaeos
E. Nourse
Gallinas
Y. D. Bennett
P. A. Vahey
Houston
F. Arrieta
Paso
A. C. Henderson
M. Beatt
Edna
Charlie R. Ha
Allen Says Sherite Fired First Shot in Court Tragedy
Floyd Allen testifies in Carroll county court on May 11 that Sheriff L F Webb fired at him and Clerk Dexter Goad shot first in the courtroom. Allen says he drew a pistol after being struck, and Deputy Clerk Quesenberry was the only person he fired at.
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Wythevillee
Floyd Allen
Foster
Carroll County
L. F. Webb
Dexter Goad
Allen
Goad
Webb
Fighting Resumes At Bermejillo In Northern Campaign
Reports say Mexican forces renewed fighting at Bermejillo with General Aubert delaying the advance. The enemy were routed at Zaragosa and Tlahualile, leaving dead and wounded, horses, and supplies in retreat. Our losses numbered about ten to twelve killed with some wounded. Our Northward push continues as troops boast high spirit and ample artillery and ammunition for months.
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Portune
Aubert
Zaragosa
Tlahualile
Fire clashes near Cuernavaca with rebel force defeated
A 1000 to 1200 strong Zapatista group aimed at Cuernavaca was driven back by Cuernavaca garrison on May 7 after fighting near Tres Marias and Huitzilac. About 50 were killed or wounded as federal detachments closed in from three sides at Buena Vista. News reached Cuernavaca via Cuautla by messenger and telegraph.
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Associated Press
City OF Mexico
Zapatistas
Cuernavaca
Morelos
Tres Marias
Huitzilac
el Imparcial
Cuautla
Buena Vista
Federal forces retake Cuatro Cienegas as rebels flee
Report from May 11 states Coahuila forces under Colonel Guajarado recaptured Cuatro Cienegas on May 8 after three engagements, with 609 rebels killed or wounded. Gen. Tracy Aubert’s main force remains at Cuatro Cienegas as rebels retreat toward Sierra Mojada. A separate attack on the Mexican Central line near Napoles between Silao and Leon saw about 200 rebels, seven killed and 30 captured. The Napoles band, led by Spaniard Pesquena, is linked to last year’s uprising in Guanajuato.
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Associated Press
City OF Mexico
Cuatro Cienegas
Monclova
Coahuila
Sierra Mojada
Guajarado
Tracy Aubert
Mexican Central Road
Napoles
Silao
Leon
Guanajuato
Pesquena
Napvoles Ranch
Episcopalian Diocese Plans Canon For Bishop Selection
Bishop J B Johnston proposed a ruling to define how a new bishop or coadjutor is chosen, noting no canon exists currently. A school-board was organized with Rev Philip Cook elected vice chairman and Rev A B Bowden secretary. Clergymen will preach in city churches Sunday as John Lyons, formerly of Methodism, is ordained deacon at St Pauls. Special services conclude at St Marks with missionary meeting led by Bishop Johnston. Staacke Bros offer delivery wagons in San Antonio.
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Johnston
Council of the Diocese of
West Texas
Philip Cook
A. B. Bowden
John Lyons
Methodist Church
St. Paul's Church
George Belsey
J. W. Sykes
St. Mark’s Church
Annal
N. F. Marshall
L. T. Insley
Eagle Pass
Rebels Driven North In Texas Fight
Rebels retreated north after renewed clashes between federal and rebel armies near El Paso. Telegrams confirm rebels were driven back, with earlier claims of occupying Personal now disputed. Associated Press report from El Paso dated May 11.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Peronal
Buford Takes on Refugees in Mazatlan Area
The transport Buford reached Altata and took aboard 19 Americans living near the city. Mexican Colonel Peyera waived examination of refugee effects at the port office and allowed a special train from Culiacan to Altata to aid refugees. He also permitted government aides to assist Americans, signaling a friendly stance before Buford sailed to Mazatlan.
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Buford
Associatedress
Mazatlan
Mexico
Tucson
Ariz
Altata
Peyera
Culiacan
Julio Madero III Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery
Julio Madero brother of President Francisco I Madero of Mexico was operated on for appendicitis at Santa Rosa infirmary and is convalescing rapidly. He arrived in San Antonio from Hutchins hotel about a week ago and was joined by Gabriel Madero who wired news of the condition.
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Julio Madero
Francisco I. Madero
Mexico
Santa Rosa
Gabriel Madero
San Antonio
Hutchins Hotel
Ads Close At 100 Clock Tonight In Sunday Light
Want ads must be submitted by 10 00 pm for Sunday paper classification. Ads accepted by phone with billing later at no extra charge. Rates are ten days two Sundays fifteen words for 75 cents. Phone numbers listed as 176.
Insurance firms shift offices to Crest Holme in San Antonio
Amendments filed with the Texas Department of Insurance move home offices of Southwestern Casualty Rio Grande Fire and Equitable to Crest Holme. Southwestern Casualty relocates from Bedell Building to a temporary residence. Equitable Rio Grande will move end of month to a rented 10 room house. San Antonio Life Insurance moves May 25 after building completion. Staacke Bros. offer low prices on carriages and phaetons.
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Southwestern Casualty and Insurance Company of
San Antonio
Rio Grade Fire Insurance Company
Crest Holme
Department of Insurance and Banking
State of Texas
Equitable Insurance Company
Southwestern Casualty and Insurance Company
Bedell
Te Equitable Insurance Company
Rio Grande Fire Insurance Company
H. P. Street
The
Equitable
F. J. Combs
San Antonio Life Insurance Company
Crest Holme Addition
Jury delays on Vizcaya case as jurors seek review
Federal jurors in San Antonio failed to reach a verdict by late afternoon on Mrs. Rosita Vizcaya charged with illegal possession of smuggled goods. The panel, sequestered at the Bexar hotel, requested rereading testimony and reinspection of the seized items. In separate action, Jose Hernandez pleaded guilty to stealing a bicycle from the federal building, receiving a 60 day jail term from Judge Maxey.
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Federal Petit Jury
Rosita Vizcaya
Bexar
San Antonio
Texas
Gasoline War Waged by Garages in San Antonio Prices Demoralized
San Antonio garages engage in a gasoline price war driving prices from 15c to 9c per gallon with some dealers advertising 10c and 12c. Large firms pledge to resist petty cuts and restore standard prices, signaling a protracted battle over gas and auto supplies.
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San Antonio
TPA Convention Chooses Fort Worth for 1913 Meeting
The twenty third annual Texas TPA convention adjourned in Houston with Fort Worth selected to host the 1913 gathering. Officers elected include E N Mulkey of Sherman as president and J C Marshall of San Antonio as first vice president. Delegates named for the Peoria national convention and state board posts listed with numerous post designations.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Om Texas T. P. A
Fort Worth
E. N. Mulkey
Sherman
John C. Marshall
San Antonio
J. V. Hardy
el Paso
F. N. Palmer
Dallas
Homer T. Wilson
Peoria
Ill
J. W. Graves
8. C. Brasher
E. W. Michaux
Adolph Boldt
E. R. Holland
George W. Baker
George D. Bennett
G. K. Butcher
Sam Turner
Louis Steffens
A. I. Baker
Cc. Q. Horton
Allen Cameron
J. Kaufman
I. Friedlander
K. Weil
T. Simon
J. B. Balleaux
C. B. Moore
B. F. Williams
T. F
Menton
State Board
Jake Kahn
Harry Holtz
D. B. Croll
H. H. Nelms
Post
A. L Haber
Eenye Post
KJ . W. Colby
J. J. Howe
Post L
Harry Alexander
Post M
P. H. Caldwell
Post O
Post P
B. G. Hewson
Post Q
H. A. Wunderlick
Post R
Leo Gate
Post Z
L. H. Baskin
Hoefgen Elected State Federation of Labor President
William L. Hoefgen of San Antonio was elected president of the State Federation of Labor at Palestine by a 160 to 158 vote over Edward Cunningham of Bridgeport Texas. Due to counting confusion Hoefgen declined re election but was named Texas delegate to the American Federation of Labor.
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William L. Hoefgen
San Antonio
Edward Cunningham
Bridgeport
Tex
State Federation of Labor
Palestine
Paul Steffler
Hoefgen
Cunningham
Texas
American Federation of Labor
Steffler
Eo Age
Money to Save Fair Nears Target in Drive
Prospects to raise 75000 to save the international fair property and reorganize the fair association look favorable. John B. Carrington directs the bond campaign with traction company bonds bringing about 40000 pledged this week. Business men and Young Men's Business League push for full funding by week’s end.
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Fair Association
John B. Carrington
Carrington
Traction Company
Young Men's Business League
South Wales Coal Miners Rejected Wage Increase
May 11 report says South Wales miners reject the new wage scale under the recently launched minimum wage act. A national conference in London is planned for next week to review the crisis as workers complain the board chairmen awarded less than five shillings a day.
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Associated Press
London
South Wales
Coal Wages Board
Chinese roasted alive in Lhasa riot sparks Christian alarm
In Lhasa the Thibet conflict left many Chinese roasted alive and numerous casualties on both sides after a Lama declared Chinese would suffer divine punishment. The report arrives via steamer from the Orient as rioting intensifies. Separately, Texan railroads offer convention rates for the Grand Army encampment in Corpus Christi May 16 to 18 with hundreds of delegates expected and a bean bake planned.
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Associated Press
Victoria
B. C
Lhasa
Thibet
Liama
Orient
Corpus Christi
Tex
Blake
Texas
Grand Army Republic
Bexar County Officials Planned Visit to Galveston
The Bexar county commissioners court plans a May 25 visit to Galveston for the opening of the causeway. Judge Phil Shook and the commissionrs were invited after Galveston officials hosted them to view the new jail. Galveston News cites Commissioner Fred C. Pabst noting Galveston jail plans will borrow ideas from San Antonio’s.
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Bexar County
Commissioners’ Court
Galveston
Phil Shook
Sommers
Galveston News
Fred C. Pabst
Texas
Dallas
Fort Worth
Rheumatism Relief Claim For Foley Kidney IIs
Leroy Thacker of Watertown North Dakota reports eight years of rheumatism pain eased after using three bottles of Foley Kidney IIs. He recommends the remedy through Edwards King Drug Co.
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Leroy Thacker
Watertown
Dak
Edwards King Drug Co
Garden academy baccalaureate sermon at Christchurch
The baccalaureate sermon for Garden academy graduates will be preached Sunday at 11 o clock by Rev. John Ridout at Christchurch Laurel Heights. A musical program follows with processional Venite Gloria Te Deum Jubilate Deo Seven fold Amen special music quartette and solos.
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Garden Academy
John Ridout
Christchurch
Laurel Heights
Robinson
F. F
Harker
Aldrich
Stainer
Christ
the Lord
Temperature Drops at Snyder Texas May 11
Snyder Texas reports a chilly morning with the temperature dropping to 46 degrees Fahrenheit, early today. The Associated Press notes the unexpected cool snap affecting local residents.
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Snyder
Associated Press
Snyder, Tex
Hop raid on South Concho yields roll and fines
Patrolman Brady with Officers Jackson and Ogden raided a South Concho house after smelling hops. Two men named James Duncan and Will McAdam and three women Abbie Patterson Bodie Jackson Carrie Crosby faced vagrancy charges. Each man paid 15 dollars while the women posted 5 dollars.
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Brady
Jackson
Ogden
South Concho Street
James Duncan
Will McAdam
Abbie Patterson
Bodie Jackson
Carrie Crosby
Buckley
Changes in Schedule for Brownsville Trade Excursion
The Jobbers and Manufacturers league plan a trade excursion to Brownsville. The schedule has been sent to Kingsville for St Louis Brownsville and Mexico railroad approval and awaits return before announcement. W L Schlesinger says strong interest, with about 150 expected to start May 21.
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Brownsville
Jobbers and Manufacturers’ League
Kingsville
St. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico
Sai W. L. Schlesinger
Corpus Christi to Pave Downtown District Within 80 Days
Corpus Christi plans to start downtown paving within 80 days after voting 150000 in bonds to cover a quarter of costs. Abutting property owners will pay the remaining three quarters, with total project cost estimated at not less than 500000 over the year. Bids from paving firms are expected to be submitted soon.
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Associatry Press
Corpus Christi
Tex
Corpu
Ark
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Grestholme
Jose Hernandez
Federal Ground
St. Anthony Hotel
Roof Garden
Asserts Hoefgen
San Antonian
AN Fernand
Collins
Cirkpatric
San-A-Lac
Christ Church
ICIKT
Telegraph & Telephone Company
White Horse Tavern
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