General Duncan Dies Suddenl y Army Mourns
General Duncan, longtime U S Army officer and Texas Department commander, died suddenly leaving a legacy of decisive leadership and loyalty from soldiers. Born in Texas, he served from frontier campaigns to world conflicts, including Cuba, the Philippines and the Spanish American War, earning rapid promotions and broad respect.
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Riley
Cuba
Lise
Brilliant
Dun
United States Army
United States
Philippines
Bud Dajo
Texas
San Antonio
Department of Texas
General Duncan’s Service Extended Over Forty Years
General Duncan born June 29 1853 at Fort Ewell Texas joined the Twenty first infantry and served military career spanning four decades with notable campaigns and postings across multiple posts and departments.
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Duncan
Old Fort Ewell
Texas
Washington
San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
Alamo Plaza
General Duncan
Fort Ewell
la Salle County
Piles Pile Ointment Advertises Quick Relief
An old advertisement promotes Williams Indian Pile Ointment as a cure for blind bleeding and itching piles. It claims instant relief and absorption of tumors, offered by A. M. Fischer with mailing options 50 cents or 1 dollar and available through druggists.
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A. M. Fischer
Fate of Richeson Decided by Executive Council Tomorrow
Boston May 14 The executive council which can save Clarence V T Richeson from the death penalty meets tomorrow noon. If a petition is referred to the council the pardon committee will hear testimony and review evidence the governor will submit. Reports from alienists and the Briggs study are on file with the governor.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Executive Council
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Avis Linnell
Pardon Committee
Ll. Vernon Briggs
Dress Shield Advertisement Promises Comfort With Perspino
An old advertisement touts Perspino powder for underarm use claiming to keep armpits dry and fabrics safe. It highlights no irritation, suitability for all clothing, and a money back guarantee. The product costs 25 cents a box and is sold at Chicago headquarters and San Antonio retailers.
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Perspo Co
Lincoln Ave
Chicago
San Antonio
Bexar Drug Co
W. C. Burns & Co
A. M. Fischer
Women Vote in California Primary Today
The article notes California women vote in the Republican primary with Taft and Roosevelt factions claiming plans for the convention. Taft claims majority to organize the national delegation while Roosevelt groups plan to contest seating. Tennessee’s national delegation will total 24 with four at large delegates added.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Tennessee
Desert trek leaves vast rebel rout in barren plains
The text reports that of 1500 missing more than 800 are believed killed. Many retreating rebels were overtaken and slain, others died of starvation and thirst. The barren 100 mile stretch between Cuatro Cienegas and Sierra Mojada is said to be strewn with rebel dead.
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Cuatro Cienegas
Sierra Mojada
Rebels' scattered force reaches Juarez after costly Sonora battles
Special to The Light reports Ysidro Escobosa and a remnant of his command arriving in Juarez from Sonora. Once hundreds strong, his force has dwindled to about 35 after a series of disastrous engagements. He plans to stay in Juarez to recruit.
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EL Paso
Tex
Ysidro Escobosa
Juarez
Sonora
Escobosa
General Tellez Seizes Train of Rebel Arms
Private telegraphic advices report General Tellez capturing a northbound train near Conejos containing arms ammunition and provisions for rebel forces. Troops halted the train in a flank maneuver and seized the m en and confiscated supplies. number of prisoners not stated.
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Associated Press
Laredo
Tex
Tellez
Conejos
Orozco Reconciles With Son Rejoins Juarez Command
Peace is patched up between Colonel Orozco the former provisional War secretary and his rebel son. The elder Orozco returns to Juarez to resume command of rebel troops there after a conference in which Francisco Pradillo was considered for arrest. Jose Orozco had ordered Pradillo seized but the elder Orozco blocked the move and sent Pradillo to the border.
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General Duncan
Duncan
War Department
Department of Texas
Paso
Tex
Orozco
Juarez
Jimenez
Pascual Orozco Sr
Francisco Pradillo
Jose Orozco
Col
Pascual Orozco
Pradillo
General Orozco
Praillo
el Paso
Ohio contest grows hot as Roosevelt and Taft clash
The Ohio primary fight sharpens with Theodore Roosevelt campaigning in Bellaire and President Taft pursuing a tough critique of the colonel. The rivals plan six days of campaigning ahead of next Tuesday's Ohio primaries.
Maryland Republicans Adopt Roosevelt Platform at Convention
In Baltimore on May 14 the Maryland republican convention adopted a platform pledging undivided support to Roosevelt and elected 160 delegates from the harmony conference. In Concord on May 14 Champ Clark was named the choice of New Hampshire Democrats for the presidency at their state convention.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Maryland
Roosevelt
Harmony Conference
Clark
New Hampshire
Concord
N. H
Champ Clark
Democrats
Mrs. Allen Near Chacon Seeks Cure for Severe Cough
Mrs. Wm. A Allen of Chacon New Mexico suffered a dangerous cough until a bottle of Fooley's Honey Gemrom helped instantly and cured her. Edwards King Drugs Co. San-A-Lac for babies.
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Wm. A Allen
Chacon
New Mexico
Primaries In Nevada See Clark Wilson Rivalry
In Democratic primaries to elect delegates to the state convention in Reno Nevada May 14 the contest is mainly between supporters of Speaker Clark and Governor Wilson with rivals shaping delegate slates and endorsements.
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Nevada
Associated Press
Reno
Nev
Clark
Wilson
Peace Commission Passes Through San Antonio En Route to Chihuahua
Mexican peace commissioners Srs. Aqui les Blorduy Francisco T Mascarenas and Enrique Gonzales Martinez traveling to Chihuahua to present peace proposals to Pascual Orozey. They refused to discuss the matter in San Antonio and will report their findings to the Mexican chamber of deputies and the League of Liial Defense upon return. The route was chosen for safety due to dangerous travel south of Chihuahua.
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Chihuahua
Pascual Orozey
Srs
Aquiles Blorduy
Francisco T. Mascarenas
Enrique Gonzales Martinez
Mexican Chamber of Deputies
Francisco I. Madero
San Antonio
el Paso
Mexical Chamber of Deputies
League of Liial Defense
Troop I Third Cavalry to Return From Border Duty
Following a period of calm on the border near Laredo, Troop I of the Third Cavalry will be sent back to Fort Sam Houston per a department order issued yesterday. Commanded by Captain George B. Comlyits, the unit has seen little combat with rebels and will begin returning this week.
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Laredo
Third Cavalry
Fort Sam Houston
Department
George B. Comlyits
Texas Volunteer Firemen Convene in Austin
The thirty seventh annual Texas Volunteer Firemen's Association convention opens in Austin with several hundred volunteers from across the state in attendance. John B. McKinney of McKinney presides, Rev. Father P. A. Heckman offers prayers, Mayor A. P. Wooldridge welcomes guests, and George W. Mendell Jr. and James L. Storey give local and Houston responses.
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Austin
Tex
Texas Volunteer Firemen's Association
Texas
John 8. McKinney
State Association
McKinney
P. A. Heckman
Temple
A. P. Wooldridge
The
Austin Fire Department
George W. Mendell Jr
James L. Storey
Houston
Thirteen Die in Norrie Mine Cave-In At Ironwood
Thirteen men were killed when ground collapsed in a mine at Ironwood Michigan shortly after 11:30 PM. Workers fled into a drift seeking safety but were buried when a newly retimbered section failed and released earth and ore. An apparent rock shift caused the timber collapse and the deadly avalanche.
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Associated Press
Ironwood
Mich
Norrie
Governor Colquitt Hailed by Panhandle Crowds in Texas Tour
Governor Colquitt's visit drew large crowds in Wellington and Claude with speeches to students and residents. He discussed public schools, pardons for several hundred inmates, and his views on civil government, noting he would push school readiness and attendance measures.
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Wellington
Panhandle
Colquitt
F. H. Hill
Frank Hillstone
Missouri
O'Keefe
Southward
Mack Sanford
Vic. Stone
Claude
J. Bates
Stallings
Armstrong County
Texas
Georgia
Claudé
Ramsey
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Opens in Waco
About 2606 Knights of Pythias attended the thirty-ninth annual grand lodge convention at the Cotton Palace in Waco Texas with Grand Chancellor R H Burk presiding. Morning sessions featured welcome addresses by Mayor J H Mackey County Attorney Pat M Neff and Mrs E B Maloney. The Pythian Sisters met concurrently.
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Associated Press
Waco
Tex
Knights of Pythias Prisen
R. H. Burk Savle
Grand Lodge
Cotton Palace
J. H. Mackey
Pat M. Neff
R. H. Buck
A. R. McCollum
The Peevish Child Needs a Laxative
A column promotes Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It touts long standing use, home remedy testimonials, and states a sample bottle can be mailed free by writing Dr W B Caldwell at Monticello Indiana.
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Caldwell
Clara Wilhite
Texas
Robert Anderson
St. Austin
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
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