Nation Pays Tribute to Hu[gh]ting Men in New York
Seventeen flag draped coffins from the Vera Cruz dead arrive aboard the Montana and are carried to Battery Park. President Wilson joins the solemn procession through lower Manhattan to the navy yard, where he delivers a grave, patriotic address amid prayers, hymns, and military honors.
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New York
Vera Cruz
Montana
Battery Park
Navy Yard
Lower Manhattan
City Hall
Manhattan Bridge
Wilson
Washington
E. M. House
Wyoming
Texas
Navy
Broadway
Lower Broadway
Old Hall Plaza
Mitchel
Manhattan
Brooklyn
William G. Cassard
Annapolis
Stephen D. Wise
John P. Chadwick
Maine
Daniels
San Antonio Weather Outlook Monday Night Through Tuesday
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for Monday night cloudy skies and a cooler Tuesday with unsettled conditions. Temperatures are expected to dip, bringing a chance of precipitation and gusty winds as systems move through the region.
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San Antonio
Weather Observations From Major Cities At 8 A.M.
Reports show St Louis 58 partly cloudy with 12 mph south wind and rain. Chicago 48 with northeast wind and rain. Milwaukee 38 cloudy with strong northeast wind and rain. St Paul 36 with rain and northeast wind. Kansas City 72 cloudy with southwest wind and colder. New York 66 cloudy with rain and north wind. Washington 66 clear with southwest wind and rain.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Washington
San Antonio Officials Chart Paving Inspection Tour
The mayor and city council members plan a Tour of paving material inspections starting in Houston and Beaumont this week. Mayor Brown, County Judge Davis, and county highway engineer Fred Bennett will proceed to Birmingham to inspect Tarvia pavements, then Cincinnati and back through St. Louis to study Tarvia maintenance systems. They expect to leave San Antonio Tuesday night with the mayor returning later than the others, and may not return until next Tuesday.
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Houston
Beaumont
US City Council
Brown
Davis
Fred Bennett
Birmingham
Ala
Cincinnati
Ohio
St. Louis
Tarvia
San Antonio
Nurses for the Babies at St Mary’s Parish
Nurses from Santa Rose Infirmary will care for babies each Sunday while mothers attend mass. The nursery opens in the Annie Cotton Sullivan Library opposite the church, starting Mothers Day with a strong turnout and support from mothers who previously stayed home.
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St. Mary’s Catholic Parish
Santa Rose Infirmary
Annie Cotton Sullivan
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Gasoline Drops to Eight Cents a Gallon in San Antonio
An automobile supply dealer cut gasoline to eight cents per gallon in San Antonio on Monday, the lowest price ever. The wholesale quotation matches eight cents, a drop from recent highs of about 20 cents, attributed to excess Texas tankage.
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San Antonio
Texas
Cooler Forecast Promises Storms Then Cooler Air
Southwest Texas forecaster Major Allen Buell reports unsettled weather with possible storms tonight. A shift toward cooler conditions is expected Tuesday, bringing a likely cool spring spell after the unsettled period.
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Texas
Allen Buell
Weather Bureau
Major Buell
Earthquake Shocks Reported in Catania as Relief Efforts Continue
In Catania on May 11 several light shocks were felt with no additional damage. Army, navy and civil authorities kept relief efforts underway for thousands of Sicilians left homeless after last week's quake that destroyed a dozen villages. Official death toll stands at 150, with many more feared buried and hundreds injured.
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Catania
Italy
Colorado tourists reach Fort Worth for southern swing
Colorado sociability auto tourists arrive in Fort Worth after a reception at Decatur. Governor Colquitt could not attend. The group will stay in Fort Worth tonight then head to Dallas tomorrow before continuing to the gulf.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Colorado
Decatur
Colquitt
Dallas
Gulf
River Avenue boulevard project plans approved for city council
River avenue improvements advance with a proposed 30 foot center parkway for streetcar tracks from Josephine street to city limits. Funds from Alamo Heights residents and the county, plus city and property owners, cover costs as the project links to Fort Sam Houston and connects Grayson street to San Pedro park.
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River Avenue
Street
Alamo Heights
Madeline Terrace
Rische
Fifth Ward
Parkway
Josephine Street
Galveston
Traction Company
Brown
Supreme Court voids Texas conductor eligibility law
The Supreme Court ruled that Texas cannot bar individuals from acting as freight train conductors unless they meet two years of experience, voiding a statute that reserved the role to freight brakemen and excluding engineers and other workers. Justice Lamar wrote for the majority, while Justice Holmes dissented, in the W. W. Smith case from the Texas & Gulf railway.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
Supreme Court
Lamar
Justice Holmes
W. W. Smith
Texas & Gulf Railroad
Officer Arrested In Vera Cruz
First Lieutenant Charles M Maigne retired who went through Mexican lines at Vera Cruz as a correspondent for a Washington newspaper was arrested today upon returning to Vera Cruz. Advice of his arrest reached the War Department for General Funston.
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Vera Cruz
Washington
Charles M. Maigne
War Department
Funston
Austro Hungarian Navy to send cruiser to American waters
Naval authorities announce a small cruiser will cruise North and South Atlantic waters to protect Austro Hungarian interests amid many nationals in South America. The move aims at safeguarding citizens and property during Atlantic patrols.
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Vienna
Atlantic
South America
Barker 10 to Manage Archer Campaign
At a conference of the executive committee Bob Barker was selected to direct the campaign for Judge Osceola Archer’s bid for Congress. E. G. LeSturgeon was named secretary and treasurer. Headquarters will open in the Bedell building. The committee is confident Archer is gaining strength and plans a determined campaign visiting every county. Attendees included Harry L. Miller Col. F. A. Chapa Co. T. Fincham Elmer Abbey LeSturgeon Barker James R. Davis and Judge Archer.
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Osceola Archer
Congress
Bob Barker
E. G. LeSturgeon
Bedell
Archer
Harry L. Miller
Col. F. A. Chapa
Co. T. Fincham
Elmer Abbey
James R. Davis
Judge Archer
Contempt sentences for Gompers and colleagues set aside by Supreme Court
The high court again nixed contempt verdicts against Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison holding the three labor leaders were punished in a civil suit beyond the statute of limitations. Justices Pitney and Vandeventer dissented while Justice Holmes noted the civil nature of the case and that proceedings should have begun within three years.
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Washington, D. C
District Supreme Court
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
Supreme Court
Justice Holmes
Holmes
Pitney
Vandeventer
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Buck's Stove & Range Company
Morrson
Supreme Court of the United States
J. J. Darlington
Daniel Davenport
James M. Beck
Federation
Federationist
United Mine Workers
Buck’s Stove & Ranges
No Complaints Filed On Sunday Law Violations
No complaints charging Sunday closure violations were filed Monday against cinema owners. Rev C E McStravick of the Law Enforcement League said complaints likely would be filed in the afternoon and pursued in the justice courts. State attorneys Dan Lewis and W S Anthony would represent the state if filed.
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Rev
C. E. McStravick
Law Enforcement League
League
Dan Lewis
W.S. Anthony
Prison Stockade Cordoned to Prevent Breakout
Acting on word of a planned break for liberty by Mexican refugees interned at Fort Wingate the stockade was fully cordoned by Captain F L Parker of the Twelfth Cavalry. The operation targeted the unfinished stockade and involved about five thousand internees.
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Gallup
N. M
Fort Wingate
F. L. Parker
United States Cavalry
Attorney General to sue Texas blank book makers
The Attorney General's Department plans to file a petition against certain blank book and stationery manufacturers in Texas for alleged anti trust law violations. Filing is expected this evening or tomorrow.
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Austin
Tex
Attorney General's Department
Army Sets Policy to Shield District as Coal Strike Ends
The War Department announces a plan restoring Ludlow camp and reopening mines while barring strike breakers from the zone. All mines closed since the 1913 walkout will stay closed. those shut due to violence will reopen for pre April 22 workers. Military to deport workers not actually employed by the company.
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Trinidad
Colo. Way
United States Army
Ludlow
War Department
Lockett
Opening of San Antonio Automobile Club Branch Draws 500+
More than 500 people attended the Medina dam opening of the San Antonio Automobile Club Branch a fishing hunting and boating club near Medina lake. The tavern formerly a bunk house was opened for the first time and members grew toward the charter limit as 150 to 200 joined on Saturday. William H. Furlong Jr secretary oversaw applications at the dam Sunday.
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Medina Dam
San Antonio Automobile Club
Medina Lake
Dam
Outing Club
William H. Furlong, Jr
City of Macon and City of Memphis Sail for Galveston as War Dept Rushes Transports
In New York 200 mechanics work aboard the liner City of Macon which was chartered by the War Department to be ready for transport use and sail tomorrow for Galveston. The City of Memphis, chartered at the same time, will sail for Galveston tomorrow. The Minnesota in dry dock is also being prepared for transport use and will sail later this week. Neither Macon nor Memphis will carry troops when they depart.
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City of Macon
War Department
Galveston
City of Memphis
Minnesota
City of
Memphis
New York
German Chancellor's Wife Dies in Berlin
Martha Eliza von Pfuel Bethmann Hollweg, wife of German Chancellor Dr. Theodor Balatine Bethmann Hollweg, died yesterday in Berlin.
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Berlin
Martha Eliza von Pfuel Bethmann-Hollweg
Theodore Balantine Bethmann- Hollweg
Beard's Body Found Near Parras in Mexican Conflict
Word reaches El Paso that James Beard a wealthy American was found dead near Parras Coahuila after an eventful sequence in the Mexican conflict. Beard supposedly identified as a US citizen faced execution by General Argumedo who reportedly ordered him shot after papers proving citizenship were displayed on his chest. Reports add General Francisco Villa ordered Argumedo to be executed if captured.
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EL Paso
Tex
James Beard
Parras
Coahuila
Beard
Argumedo
Pasqual Orogco Jr
Torreon
United States
Francisco Villa
Mexico City
Postmaster General Burleson Announces Hiring Milestone
Washington May 11 Postmaster General Burleson says in fourteen months he appointed 23 317 postmasters including 5 171 presidential grades and 18 146 fourth class offices. At year start 8 610 presidential post offices and 48 930 fourth class offices total 57 540 as a grand total.
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Washington, D C
Burleson
United States
Liquidation of Amarillo Bank Involves Guaranty Funds
The First State Bank of Amarillo will be liquidated this week. Commissioner Collier had sought an assessment on stockholders but was enjoined. the injunction is dissolved. Depositors will be paid from the guaranty deposit fund amounting to 90009 dollars, with reimbursement later.
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Austin
Tex
First State Bank of
Amarillo
Z. D. Bonner
State Department of Insurance and Banking
Collier
Legal contest over Pierce Oil permit in Texas
In Austin on May 11 a major legal fight is anticipated in the Supreme Court as Pierce Oil Corporation seeks a Texas business permit. The attorney general's office opposes the permit and will file a mandamus petition against the secretary of state to compel action, bringing the issue to the state’s highest court.
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Austin
Tex
Supreme Court
Pierce Oil Corporation of
Virginia
Texas
Attorney General's Department
Secretary of State
Secretary
Leased Wire Day Report Featured by The Light News
The article describes The Light's exclusive access to the Associated Press Leased Wire Day report, noting it as the world's most reliable general news service. It mentions the substantial 20,000 words and The Light's own large special news service augmenting coverage.
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San Antonio
Associated Press
Light
Artillery Used in Attack on Tampico
Vera Cruz Mexico May 11 Rumors of a great Constitutionalist attack on Tampico circulate while naval officials withhold details The departure of the British cruiser Essex and the liner Mexico to Tampico renewed reports that artillery from Monterey may be employed If Tampico falls consequences for American interests are awaited. Gambling in Vera Cruz to cease Brigadier General Funston orders all houses running games of chance closed Any person found guilty faces 1000 dollar fine and one year hard labor This order follows protests by local business men demanding a crackdown.
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Funston
General Funston
Washington, D. C
Huerta
Lobos Island
Mexico
United States
Fore Minster Ruiz
Washington
Lobos
Admiral Howard
Pacific Seaboard
Atlantic
Niagara Falls
Amercan
Lamar
Supreme Court
Lehmann
Vera Cruz
Morro Castle
Cecelie
Havana
Key West
Puerto Mexico
Admiral Badger
Vera
Mexico City
Zapata
C. Whitten
Richard H
New York Tribune
Mick
Lond
J. Sutton
Postoffice money orders cashable nationwide after July first
Postoffice headquarters in San Antonio orders that after July 1 money orders issued at any post office may be cashed at any other post office within thirty days of issue. Previously cashing had to occur at the issuing post office and an extra handling fee was charged for transiting through another office.
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United States
San Antonio
Slayden in City Plans Reelect Campaign Strategy
Congressman James L. Slayden returned to San Antonio and met with supporters Monday morning to map campaign plans. Friends express confidence in reelection but concede doubts if opposition consolidates to a single candidate, noting weaker challenge in the northern district as votes run light. Texas Supreme Court upholds statute allowing attorney fees if just claims remain unpaid after 30 days.
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James L. Slayden
San Antonio
Ife
Slayden
Texas
Washington
Supreme Court
Texas Jewelers Meetia Heads to State Meeting
Five hundred Texas jewelers are expected here tomorrow for the state meeting. J. E. Mitchel of Fort Worth serves as association president and chairs the local arrangements committee.
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Texas Jewelers
Meetia
Fort Worth
Tex
J. E. Mitchel
Four Cavalry Troops Move From Fort Bliss to Brownsville
El Paso May 11 four troops of the Twelfth cavalry left Fort Bliss last night for Brownsville to relieve Texas state troops on border patrol.
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EL Paso
Tex
Twelfth Cavalry
Fort Bliss
Brownsville
Texas
Land of Lubed 5 Duguiped Claims Truce Violated
Associate Justice Lamar and Frederick Lehmann named as negotiators as reports claim a truce violation in the Land of Lubed 5 Duguiped dispute.
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Lamar
Frederick Lehmann
Zapata Menace Fears of Mexican Capital Fallout
United States reports from May 11 describe Mexican upheaval as Zapata threats loom over Mexico City. Fear grows for foreigners as Huerta crisis, Lobos Island incident, and Tampico fighting prompt mediation and naval moves.
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C. A. Miller
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