Storm Floods San Antonio Area. Fires, Rescue Work Proceed
A fast moving storm dumped 1.90 inches of rain over a three hundred mile radius, crippling streetcars and lighting for hours. Floods swallowed basements, stranded cars, and forced firemen to rescue women and children from several low districts and flooded buildings along San Pedro Creek near Arsenal Street.
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Weather Bureau
Exposition Park
Theater
San Antonio
San Pedro Creek
Arsenal Street
San Pedro
Menger Hotel
St. Mary's Street
Crockett Hotel
Elmira Street
San Pedro Avenue
Lita
Plaza Theater
Coane Club
Plaza Building
Thomas School For Girls
Casino Club
Local Forecast for San Antonio Area
San Antonio and vicinity expect unsettled weather tonight and Saturday with variable skies and chances of showers. Winds light to moderate, temperatures staying mild through the period.
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San Antonio
Weather Roundup and Texas Rainfall Totals
Observations at 8 a m list city temps winds and weekend prospects from St Louis to Washington with many entries. The Texas section notes heavy and light rains over nearly the entire state from the gulf to Fort Worth and lists rainfall amounts by city, urging more rain especially near San Antonio for a strong growing season.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Gulf
Abilene
Alice
Fort Worth
Brenham
Corsicana
Huntsville
Kerrville
Luling
Naccogdoches
Paris
Sherman
Austin
Longlake
Valley Junction
Taylor
Galveston
Palestine
San Antonio
Hailstorm Hits Lamar County Crops and Destroys Outhouses
Rain hail and wind swept over Lamar County with hail damaging crops in the northern area. Cyclonic disturbances appeared in northwestern sections but caused only the loss of a few small outhouses.
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Paris
Tex
Lamar County
Rain Deluge Freshens Lockhart Region
One of the most timely rains in memory fell last night across Lockhart and nearby areas. The rainfall was widespread, bringing relief to a dry season and benefiting crops and gardens in the region.
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Lockhart
Tex
Rain Falls Helpful to Crops in Texas Towns
Mineral Wells reports a splendid rain May 16 greatly aiding crops. Columbus also records a fine rain May 16, saying crops not suffering but rain will boost development.
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Mineral Wells
Tex
Columbus
Columbus, Tex
Heavy Rain at Taylor Texas Inches Deep
Taylor Texas reports one of the heaviest rainfall events in years with 2.82 inches measured overnight. The downpour disrupted travel and caused local flooding concerns as residents assess damage and weather officials monitor conditions.
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Taylor
Taylor, Tex
Navy Deserter Surrenders to Sheriff in Bexar Jail
Larbet Robinson, 23? years old, surrendered to the Bexar County sheriff claiming desertion from a United States battleship. He said he fled after inability to find work, later travelling to Mexico where revolutionists shot him thrice and stole his horse near Tampico. He displayed three bullet wounds and is in custody for investigation.
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Larbet Robinson
Bexar County
Sheriff's Department
United States Navy
Robinson
United States
New Orleans
Mexico
Tampico
Kansas Pastor Invited to Visit San Antonio
The Madison Square Presbyterian Church invites Rev. J. M. Podd of Humboldt Kansas to visit San Antonio in June and preach at the Madison Square Church. The elders consider calling him as pastor, and the visit will let the congregation become acquainted with him.
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Kansas
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
J. M. Podd
Humboldt
Kan
San Antonio
Madison Square Church
Mr. Podd
Burleson Appointed Lockhart Postmaster
James Green Burleson named postmaster for Lockhart Texas and will qualify at once. He is the oldest brother of Postmaster General Burleson and long prominent banker in Lockhart.
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Burleson
Lockhart
Tex
James Green Burleson
Leased Wire Day Report Details San Antonio Light Coverage
The San Antonio Light relies on the Associated Press Leased Wire Day report for broad daily news coverage. It supplements with its own large special news service to deliver extensive general and feature reporting.
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San Antonio
Associated Press
The
Light
Moderators Elected as Presbyterians Debate Union Plan
Delegates at the Northern Southern and United Presbyterian assemblies in Atlanta discuss potential merger of all Presbyterian branches after electing new moderators Dr J Sprole Lyons and Dr John Timothy Stone. A pan Presbyterian Pentecost gathering offers little clarity on amalgamation. A union communion service involving all four bodies is planned for 4 PM.
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Atlanta
J. Sprole Lyons
Louisville
John Timothy Stone
Chicago
Suthern
Penniless Gets Fortune After Long Lost Letter
In Chicago James Walters, with 45 cents and no job, received a postal delivery notice leading to a letter from his Knoxville aunt stating his father’s death and an estate worth over 30 000 dollars. The missive, from Mrs. P. G. Petty, marked his first contact with relatives since fleeing Nashville thirteen years ago.
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Chicago
Ill
James Walters
P. G. Petty
Knoxville
Tenn
Walters
Nashville
Peace Day Plans Issued for Universal School Observance
New York May 16 The board of education outlines steps for a peaceful public school peace day with equal participation by all races and nationalities. Parents warned against any national favoritism or insults during the demonstrations.
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New York
Board of Education
Monks to Send Imperial Robe for King Constantine Coronation
Report from Athens says Mount Athos monks plan to send the Byzantine imperial robe and crown to Athens for King Constantine’s coronation. The gem studded crown may become the permanent Grecian crown. The gold beaten robe weighs about fifty pounds.
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Athens
Mount Athos
Aegean Sea
Constantine
Wills Consider Budget For New San Antonio Schools
A joint meeting of the San Antonio school board building and finance committees will be held Monday evening to discuss the budget and determine funds for building new schools. Members include Harris Goeth Mrs Hertzberg LeStourgeon and Mrs Ayres. The committees will recommend the budget to the school board.
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Wills
San Antonio
Harris
Goeth
Hertzberg
LeStourgeon
Naval recruiting offices toured by Commander Doddridge
Commander John 8 Doddridge of the United States Navy arrived in San Antonio for an inspection tour of naval recruiting offices. He praised San Antonio's recruiting staff and called the city an ideal headquarters location, noting plans to visit other Texas recruiting offices tonight.
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John 8. Doddridge
United States Naval Department
Washington, D. C
San Antonio
Doddridge
Texas
Officials Seize Ammunition on Way to Mexico
In Douglass Arizona on May 16 US Marshal Overlook and Customs Inspector Sheahy seized 100000 cartridges believed destined for Sonora. The ammunition, an American caliber not used by the regulation army rifle, was reportedly being shipped from Bisbee toward Mexico in light of a recent Supreme Court ruling on ammunition.
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Douglass
Arizona
Supreme Court
Mexico
United States
Overlook
Sheahy
Bisbee
Sonora
Carpenters Strike Moves to Non-Union Labor
In Houston on May 16 the master builders, 36 strong, voted to bar union labor and to immediately import non-union workers. They also plan to engage counsel to enjoin the carpenters' union from interfering with their actions.
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Houston
Tex
Carpenters
Strong
El Paso Storage Building Destroyed in Major Fire
A fire last night demolished the El Paso Storage Company building in El Paso Texas. Loss estimated between 60 000 and 75 000 with the owner Mrs Attilis Hancock of Austin insured for 18 000 on a 20 000 valued structure. John C Wyatt serves as company president.
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el Paso
Tex
el Paso Storage Company
Attilis Hancock
Austin
John C. Wyatt
Abolition of a Dark Age Custom Debated by Tex Press
The Texas Press Association debated a Boynton resolution to require candidates to sign pledges backing publication of notices in newspapers rather than postings on billboards. The measure, calling to abolish posting notices on trees and fences, prompted sharp exchanges about libel laws and the role of lawyers in the legislature. A committee will study the proposals as the convention heard reminiscences of early Texas journalism and talks on raising advertising rates.
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G. H. Boynton
Hamilton Herald
Texas Press Association
J. H. Lowry
A. M. Kennedy
Boynton
Lowry
Texas
House
Senate
W. A. Bowen
Arlington Journal
C. W. Taylor
Rogers News
Bowen
A. S. Crisp
Cuero
N. P. Houx
Mexia Herald
Pioneer Days
Association
Ernest Goeth
The
Weimer Mercury
Apoplexy Causes Death of San Antonio Woman
Mrs. Concepcion Perris Weldon aged 53 dies in San Antonio after a stroke of apoplexy. Her daughter Ophelia, 10, quietly rises and leaves the room before confirmation of the death. Survived by daughters Mary 17 and Ophelia and son George Weldon foreman at the railroad yards. Funeral at 1105 North Colorado Street once arrangements are set.
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Concepcion Perris Weldon
Ophelia Weldon
John Brunny
Mrs. Weldon
Barbers Strike Clashes Over Shaving Prices in New York
The barbers strike entered its fifth day as undercover workers spread their message in hotel shops and offered 20 cent shaves. Fifteen arrests followed violent incidents including a suit against the Hoffman House window and a leader Genaro jailed for six months. Cornell denounced the Industrial Workers of the World as unwanted in cities. The organizers claim about 13 000 barbers joined the walkout.
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New York
Hoffman House
Alos Genaro
Ae Operee Ee
Ays
Ate Cornell
Genaro
Industrial Workers of the World
Syrians Die in Hotel in Washington D C
In Washington D C a wealthy Syrian Miguel Martinez and his son Manuel died from escaping gas in a hotel room. They were visiting relatives while en route to New York to start a business. They had just arrived from New Orleans after landing there from Honduras. The elder Martinez leaves a wife and five children in Syria.
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Washington, D. C
Miguel Martinez
Manuel
Martinez
New York
New Orleans
Honduras
Syria
Sugar policy clash as Wilson stance echoed in Senate
Senator James defends free sugar policy aligned with President Wilson against Ransdell and Brousard of Louisiana. He cites Baltimore platform and Underwood bill aiming to raise revenue, while opposing free-trade charges and stressing administrative commitment to tariff measures and legitimate industry. Tu m Multy attends.
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Washington, D. C
James
Wilson
Baltimore
Senate
Ransdell
Broussard
Louisiana
Tumulty
Democratic House
Congress
House
Pittsburg
Democratic National Committee
West
Chicago
Aswell
Kentucky
William H. Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Olson
South
Constitutionalists Advance Toward Rio Bravo Front
Two hundred Constitutionalists at Mier opposite Roma Texas will join General Blanco near Rio Bravo, with a reported 100 more at Camargo heading toward Rio Bravo. Deputy U S marshal in Hidalgo says Blanco's army has left Rio Bravo marching eastward.
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Mier
Roma
Brownsville
Tex
Blanco
Rio Bravo
Camargo
Rio Grande City
United States
Hidalgo
Women May Get Vote at Southern Baptist Convention
In St Louis on May 16 an amendment to the Southern Baptist convention constitution was proposed to admit women on the floor as delegates. A vote will be taken before adjournment. R H Coleman of Dallas introduced the measure while Walter Danson of Atlanta resigned after 19 years as Mission Board treasurer due to business pressure. Rev L B Warren of Atlanta reported a million dollar fund for the southern church poor, with more than a quarter raised and the rest expected soon.
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ST. Louis
Southern Baptist Convention
R. H. Coleman
Dallas
Walter Danson
Atlanta
Homission Board
L. B. Warren
South
Guards Guard Power Plants in Paterson Protest
In Paterson New Jersey May 16 all power plants are under guard amid threats of a general strike. Ten thousand strikers and supporters heard Adolph Lessig urge garage and streetcar tie ups and lights out for two nights. IWW leader Patrick Quinlan predicted further railroading by police as speakers rallied for eight and later six hour workdays.
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Paterson
N. J
Patrick Quinlan
Adolph Lessig
Democrats Map Future Plans for 1914 and 1916 Battles
Executive committee of the Democratic National Committee met to discuss drawing party lines for the upcoming state and congressional elections in 1914 and 1916. Plans included coordinating with the Democratic Congressional Committee and a conference with President Wilson. Members named Palmer, Howell, Sells, Cummings, and Lynch.
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Washington, D. C
Democratic National Committee
National Committee
Democratic Congressional Committee
Wilson
Palmer
Land
Clark Howell
Georgia
Cato Sells
Texas
Homer Cummings
Connecticut
Fred Lynch
Minnesota
Huerta Faces Formal Conspiracy Charges in Mexico
Gen Victoriano Huerta provisional president faces formal charges of conspiracy usurpation and assassination brought by Heriberto Barron in New York City. Barron seeks Huerta’s impeachment as charges are sent to a committee for report.
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Mexico City
Victoriano Huerta
Mexico
Heriberto Barron
Madero
United States
Barron
New York City
Chamber of Deputies
Huerta
House
Designers seek coin to aid blind babies national charity
Mrs Woodrow Wilson was asked by the International Sunshine Society to design a special coin to fund and educate blind babies in the United States. Delegates from nearly every state attend the fifteenth annual convention in New York with seven states already enacting care and education laws for blind infants.
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New York
Woodrow Wilson
International Sunshine Society
United States
Queen Alexandra
Empress Maria
Denmark
Royal Mint
Cynthia Westover Alden
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
North and
South Dakota
Arizona
Rhode Island
Parents Ignorance Blamed for Infant Mortality Rise
Mrs. Frederick Schoff of Philadelphia, president of the National Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers’ Association, opened the seventeenth annual meeting in Boston. She warned that three hundred thousand babies die yearly due to parental ignorance and said education of parents could save over 60 percent of these deaths.
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Boston
Mass
Frederick Schoff
Philadelphia
National Congress of Mothers and
Parent Teachers’ Association
Congress
Schoff
Longshoremen Strike Delays Philadelphia Cargo Handling
Philadelphia May 16 longshoremen strike halts loading and unloading at the port delaying vessels including the West Point Dominion Palanza and Wasgenwald with over 1000 men on strike. The trans Atlantic liner West Point waits at its wharf unable to discharge cargo and other ships are affected.
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Philadelphia
West Point
American Line
Dominion
Pallanza
Wasgenwald
Daniels to Visit Birthplace on 51st Anniversary
Secretary Daniels plans a trip from Washington to his birthplace Washington on the 51st anniversary of his arrival there. He will travel with Mrs. Daniels and stay a few days at the home built on the site of the old residence.
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Daniels
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Plans to Execute Huerta Decree United States Mexican Decree
Governor Carranza issues a decree to apply the Maximilian law to General Victoriano Huerta and his associates after Constitutionalists triumph. The act, used to execute the emperor at Queretaro, targets those who aided Huerta. Dr. Vasquez Gomez left for San Antonio after a conference with Carranza. Beltran, who wounded Breceda, is held incommunicado. Consul Ellsworth provides comfort.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Carranza
Huerta
Victoriano Huerta
Juarez
Maximilian
Queretaro
Republic
Felix Diaz
Francisco Vasquez Gomez
San Antonio
Gomez
T. R. Beltran
Alfredo Breceda
Piedras Negras
Ellsworth
Beltran
Aid Sent to Matamoros to Monterrey Train Mobilizes
Brownsville reports a military train left Mexico City fully equipped for Monterey with machine guns artillery bombs war planes and several hundred men aiming to aid Matamoros. Bridge damage blocks direct rail to Matamoros, source cites private cables.
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Matamoros
Brownsville
Tex
Mexico City
Monterey
Eduardo Bennevendo
Can
Mexico
Ang
Bennevendo
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Imperial Council
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Hot Wells Park
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