Interment at Arlington for Brig. Gen. Joseph W. Duncan
Brigadier General Joseph W. Duncan commander of the department of Texas died at Fort Sam Houston at 12 30 am after a severe indigestion attack. He died in his armchair with a smile and his consciousness intact. Funeral arrangements awaited word from Capt. Duncan, with burial at Arlington National Cemetery and possible services at Fort Sam Houston. The post observes mourning as Duncan, a popular, democratic leader, had continued duties until shortly before his death.
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United States Army
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Fortress Monroe
Virginia
Washington, D. C
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Fortes
California
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Washington
Division
Chicago
E. Z. Steever
el Paso
Steever
Department of Texas
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Rockport Wind Storm Damages City and Property
Corpus Christi report describes a noon wind storm in Rockport with heavy rain totaling over four inches. The City garage beside the La Plata hotel was demolished and machinery strewn for hundreds of feet, with barns fences and outbuildings destroyed. Will Peden, 22, was blown from the wharf into the bay and injured by flying timbers. no fatalities reported.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Rockport
la Plata
Will Peden
Settlement Reached Over San Antonio Fund Reports
Austin May 14 A settlement between City Treasurer F W Church of San Antonio and the state comptroller was reached after a conference with the attorney general and City Attorney Joseph Ryan. Church will file a supplemental report detailing why funds cannot be separated, arguing funds have long been kept in a lump sum. The attorney general said he would advise the comptroller after the filing and review.
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Austin
Tex
F. W. Church
San Antonio
Comptroller
Snow Falls in Colorado Boosts Irrigation Prospects
Ten inches of snow blanketed Denver and many parts of Colorado with more on the way. Despite the heavy snowfall, fruit growers remained confident as temperatures stayed warm overall. The storm promises ample water for irrigation across the eastern half of the state, lifting farmer spirits.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Colorado
San Antonio Area Weather Shows Rain Tonight and Wednesday
The forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity indicates unsettled conditions with rain possible tonight and again on Wednesday. Expect showers reducing into lighter activity later, with cooler temperatures lingering through midweek.
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San Antonio
Vicinity
Weather summaries from regional cities at 8 a.m.
Observations show temperatures ranging from 40 to 54 across cities. Winds vary from west to northeast with conditions including cloudy, fair, or partly cloudy skies and forecasts of rain or colder weather later Wednesday. Notable lows include 34 in Milwaukee and 38 in St Paul.
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ST. Louis
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Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Statement on AP Day Lease Carried Only by San Antonio Light
The attributed claim that the Associated Press day wire is carried in whole or in part by newspapers other than the San Antonio Light is unfounded and without basis in fact.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Colquitt Hits Panhandle Tour On Rainy Texas Day
Governor Colquitt opened a two day Panhandle speaking tour in MEMPHIS Texas praising his outspoken stance on public questions. He planned Wellington and Childress appearances and drew farmers and townspeople despite rain and poor roads. A Memphis committee including W A Bennett and J C Montgomery welcomed him with a brass band.
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Mempiuis
Tex
Colquitt
Panhandle
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Childress
Memphis
W. A. Bennett
Commercial Club
J. C. Montgomery
J. G. Noel
J. A. Whaley
John Gamble
J. D. Bird
R. T. Thorn
A. W. Read
W. A. Lackey
Colquitt Defends Record In Texan Governor Race Amid Attacks
Governor Colquitt responds to Judge Ramsey as he frames himself as the Texas minority’s governor and cites his 1910 primary vote as the largest for a Democratic gubernatorial candidate. He jokes about freezing enemies to end protests and defends prison policy while praising efforts for cotton growers.
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Tom Campbell
Ramsey
Huntsville
New Orleans
Busy Army Ad Encourages Work Ethic and Service
A dated motto urges remaining busy for health wealth and happiness. An example shows a carpenter investing 75 cents in a ten day light service leading to two weeks of work. The piece promotes telephone ads and mail bills as practical steps.
California Ballot Push Sees Bitter Presidential Primary
California voters faced a bitterly contested presidential primary as La Follette and Roosevelt camps fought over a square deal. Taft supporters echoed charges while Hirman Johnson campaigned for Roosevelt. Democratic contenders Clark and Wilson offered the main alternative.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
California
LaFollette
Roosevelt
Taft
la Follette
Hirman Johnson
Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilson
Taft Hopes to Control Delegates at Large Today
Tennessee Republicans move to elect delegates at large as the state committee completes contests over seats. Nashville report notes the long morning as the committee finalizes decisions on disputed delegations and prepares for the statewide selection.
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Tennessee
Rebels capture Mapimi and seize Raoul Madero in Durango
Telegraph from Col Caesar Canales reports rebels in Mapimi Durango capturing the town and taking Raoul Madero brother of the president prisoner. In Iguala district communications are cut since April 12 with Salgadista forces attacking Toloapan on April 26.
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EL Paso
Tex
Caesar Canales
Descubidor
Durango
Mex
Juarez
Mapimi
Lunea
Raoul Madero
Mmander
Rurales
Associated Press
Iguala
Hildago
Guerrero
Laredo
Salgadista
Toloapan
Aldama
Don Epifano Mariscal
Grozco
Rebels Capture Mapimi and Take Rio Madero as Hostage
Insurgents seized Mapimi and detained Rio Madero, brother of President Madero, after a flank attack led by Col Canales. The loss alarms authorities as Gabriel Madero seeks confirmation while noting other rebels gained stores and food.
Rebels Desert Juarez Garrison Seek Work on American Railroads
Rebels from the Juarez garrison area cross into El Paso seeking work on railroads as section hands. About twenty five deserters arrive preferring labor to fighting as they come to the American side.
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EL Paso
Tex
Juarez
Salazar forces suffer near Cuatro Cienegas clash
El Paso report recounts a May encounter in which General Salazar’s force of about 2000 rebels was trapped in a canyon near Cuatro Cienegas. The defending fire proved deadly with many killed or wounded as rebels attempted to escape by climbing out.
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Huerta
Conejos
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Oroz¢o
Reilano
Salazar
Cuatro Cienegas
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