Diaz Ady in Mexico City Faces Ill Health Amid Armistice Talks
The ailing Mexican president Diaz Ady remains in Chapultepec as cabinet sessions continue. Officials report no intent to leave Mexico, while armistice talks with Madero and de la Barra signal possible peace. Rebels press Culiacan and Mazatlan, with American workers affected and several towns captured.
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Diaz
Carbajal
Madero
Mexico
Limantour
Chapultepec Castle
Jaca
Corsala Falls After Twelve Day Rebel Assault
News from May 18 reports Corsala in the mountains southeast of Culiacan after a twelve day rebel assault. About 1400 rebels attacked the town of 7000, which was garrisoned by 400 federals. Fighting persisted with little pause, and defenders were not allowed to bury their dead.
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Culiacan
Altate
Guaymas
Imala
Lemon
San Lorenzo
Nava Lata
Nelson Jay Rhodes
Culiacan Sinaloa
Nogales
Corsala
Diaz resignation cheers Laredo area residents
The people of this section welcomed President Diaz's reported resignation while rebels nearby claim it will bring peace. Fort McIntosh Colonel Glenn awaits Washington orders before easing border patrol. There are unconfirmed reports of arms and ammunition smuggling near Laredo. Nuevo Laredo remains quiet as pronunciamientos fade, while refugees continue crossing toward the United States.
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Associated Press
Laredo
Tex
Diaz
Glenn
Fort McIntosh
Washington
Nuevo Laredo
Germany protests over Mexican danger to Germans
Berlin reports Germany has reiterated representations to Mexico regarding danger to German nationals in Cuernavaca and elsewhere. The issue includes the wounding of German Ocon Katerfeldt, said to have been shot while defending his ranch near Torreon.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Cuernavaca
Mexico
Ocon Katerfeldt
Torreon
Federal lieutenant leads robber raid on Mexican railway office
A Monclova resident reports that a federal lieutenant with fifteen men seized the division offices of the National railway in Monclova. They forced Paymaster Alvarado to surrender money from a $75,000 till, leaving $42,000 in bags uncollected. The group freed prisoners, seized rifles, loaded loot into an ice wagon and hacks, then fled to join rebels under Sanchez Fuentes.
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Monclova
Mexico
National Railway
Smith
Senor Alvarado
Leutenant
Sanchez Fuentes
Cardui credited with saving a life in Argyle letter
An Argyle reader describes severe female illness and head pains. After seven bottles of Cardui she reports cure and removal from her bed of agony. She praises Cardui as a life saver and recommends it as a general tonic for women.
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Argyle, Mich
Cardui
New Mexican Election Law Drafted for Deputies
Mexico City May 18. The government drafted a new election law to submit to the Chamber of Deputies. The bill sets Diaz's successor to be chosen by an absolute majority in a national assembly, shifts ballot counting from mayors to candidates and their representatives, and uses colored ballots to show choices. The aim is to place franchise in voters' hands and curb fraud.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Diaz
Corral
de la Barra
Chamber of Deputies
Senate Chamber of Deputies
National Assembly
Congress
Rubiola Leads Spending in City Campaign for Assessor
Jake Rubiola, defeated candidate for city assessor, spent more money than any rival except J E Webb, with Webb reporting 720 dollars. Rubiola’s outlays included about 300 dollars for poll tax receipt hospitality and a 200 dollar campaign donation, while Webb contributed 500 dollars to the committee.
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Jake Rubiola
J.E. Webb
Phil Shook
Terrell
Webb
Jake
Rubiola
Judge Webb
H. Jackson
Fifth Ward
Aodcialist
Jackson
f.Qed
A. M. Scholz
Paul Meerscheidt
H. C. Pfannkucke
A. H. Jones
Nordhaus Re-elected President Of San Antonio Typographical Union
At the annual election Jeff D. Nordhaus was re-elected president of San Antonio Typographical Union No 172. New officers include Clyde V. Lancaster as vice president E G Koerps treasurer and secretary A E Hart secretary H M Church reading clerk and H M Tedford elected delegate with Sid Murray as alternate to the International Typographical Union convention in San Francisco on August 14. Executive committee members are John Maley Martin Breit and H M Tedford. Delegates to the Trades Council are Jeff D Nordhaus Sid Murray and John F Sweeney. Auditing committee comprises D C Comly E House and Robert A Miles. Hugo Rauber named sergeant at arms and Alamo National Bank designated fiscal agent.
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San Antonio
San Francisco
John Maley
Martin Breit
H. M. Tedford
Jeff D. Nordhaus
Sid Murray
John F. Sweeney
Trades Council
D. C
The
Alamo National Bank
Election at Fort Worth Convention Delegates Named
Fort Worth Texas May 18 delegates to the international peers convention include C. L. Wood 53 and A. L. Cannon 30. For amendment 49 voted yes and 32 against.
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Fort Worth
Associated Press
Tex
Cal Convention
C. L. Wood
A. L. Cannon
Typographical Union Election Results In Houston
May 18 Houston typographical union election results list officers President J H Maginnis Vice President D B Keating Secretary treasurer Guy C Harris Reading Clerk E V Aten Sergeants at arms W J Moore G F Tucker Delegates to International Typographical Union convention Victor B Andrew C G Lee Alternates L F Bookman W E Merritt Amendment carried 101 to 73.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
J. H. Maginnis
D. B. Keating
Guy C. Harris
Reading
E. V. Aten
W. J. Moore
G. F. Tucker
Victor B. Andrew
C. G. Lee
L. F. Bookman
Typo Graphical Election Vote in Texas Amendment
In Galveston on May 18 the election yielded 17 votes for the amendment and 31 against, reflecting a small turnout and a clear defeat.
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THE
Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
Time Scale Proposal Defeated By Dallas Typographical Union
Dallas Texas May 18 The Dallas Typographical union votes 91 to 33 against the time scale proposition, signaling a defeat and possible impact on local labor rules and newspaper operations.
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THE
Associated Press
Dallas, Tex
Dallas Typographical Union
Time Scale Wins in Waco Typographical Vote
In the Waco Texas election by the local Typographical union 2 votes favored abolishing the piece scale and 39 opposed the measure.
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Associated Press
Waco, Tex
Waco Typographical Union
Stephenson Elected Austin Typographical Delegate
J B Stephenson was chosen as the Austin Typographical Union delegate to the San Francisco meeting by a one vote margin over rivals H H Reissig and Julian Baldwin Win in Austin Texas May 18.
Southern Railway Firemen Refuse Wage Hike
Washington May 18 The Southern Railway Company led by President Finley refused to concede to firemen demands for about 27.8 percent higher wages than last year, totaling roughly 400 thousand dollars annually.
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Washington, D. C
Southern Railway Company
Finley
Eczema Cure Claim At Fischer's Drug Store
The store promotes D D D Prescription as a reliable eczema cure based on a simple Oil of Wintergreen wash. It claims instant itch relief, foundation cure, skin cleansing, and night-time healing with ten years of complete case records to back it. Fischer's Drug Store Gibbs Building invites in-store discussion.
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Fischer
Gibbs Bldg
Mothers Friend endorsed for a safe motherhood
The advertisement promotes Mother's Friend as a trusted preparation for expectant mothers to ease the birth process. It claims the remedy lubricates muscles and nerves, expands skin and tissues, reduces tenderness, and prepares the system for natural motherhood. Sold at drug stores with a free information booklet available from Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta Ga.
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Bradfield
Atcaniz
Rebel Leader Will Be Joint Ruler of Mexico
Provisional government leaders Dr Vasquez Gomez Jose Pino Suarez and Francisco I Madero Sr sign a five day armistice in Mexico to halt hostilities. Judge Carbajal signs and Provisional President Madero Jr issues the armistice terms and suspension of moves by both armies.
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Vasquez Gomez
Jose Pino Suarez
Francisco I. Madero Sr
Mexico
Republic
Insurrécto
Judge Carbajal
E Paso
Carbajal
Francisco I. Madero Jr
Porfirio Diaz
Diaz
Provisional Government of
Insurrecto Bands Sighted on Matamoros-Monterey Line
Mexican National trainmen report bands of insurrectors at several stations on the Matamoros Monterey division. They say three small towns were captured along the line by Francisco Valdesz and other insurrecto officers. Valdesz, once a resident here and in Brownsville, is well known in the area.
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Matamoros
Mex
Matamoros-Monterey
Franciso Valdesz
Valdesz
Brownsville
Not Naturalized Mexicans Testify in Charter Election Case
In a Fifty-seventh district court contest, six Mexican witnesses testified they never naturalized but voted in the February 4 commission charter election. Louis Hernandez, and his two sons, claimed lack of naturalization yet showed poll tax receipts. Counsel assert many illegal votes were cast and expect more witnesses.
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Mexico
Louis Hernandez
Frio Street
Clinton G. Brown
Cas Mallots
Charles C. Cresson
Federal Court
Suit Filed Against Bexar County Over School District Boundaries
A suit filed in the Fifty-seventh District Court seeks to enjoin the Bexar County Commissioners' Court from recognizing school district No 89 and from diverting taxes from district No 21 to No 39. Plaintiffs allege district 39 was created without voter authorization, depriving local pupils of school privileges despite a 20 cent tax levy. They name County Judge Phil Shooky, commissioners Crawtherd, Mayer, Sommers, Kroeger, and school superintendent P F Stewart as defendants.
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Commissioners’ Court
Bexar County
Fifty-seventh District Court
T. H. Camp
Peter Golla
L. L. Monski
Frank Kalanko
Phil Shooky
C. K. Crawthérd
Dave A. Mayer
Frank Sommers
W. C. Kroeger
P. F
Orphan Christmas Car Ride Needs More Automobiles
In San Antonio, the annual charity ride for city orphans faces collapse without more volunteers. Mrs. Frank Paschal and committee urge auto owners to spare cars Saturday afternoon, offering the tots a rare joy ride and asking owners to come forward.
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San Antonio
Frank Paschal
Every Woman's Hair Should Be Beautiful
Mme LeClaire, a French beauty specialist, claims women can achieve glossy lustrous hair with a dry shampoo. Mix four ounces of powdered orms roots with four ounces of the box and sprinkle a tablespoon over the head to cleanse the scalp and hair.
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Mme. LeClaire
Fire wipes out county bond records at courthouse
In a morning blaze at the Bexar County courthouse bonds valued at twenty five thousand dollars were destroyed. County Judge Phil Shook and County Commissioners presided over the destruction of redeemed bonds including bridge and court bonds from the late 1890s. The flames consumed bonds Nos. 209 to 219 and related subsidy issues totaling twenty five thousand dollars. Officials removed ashes to a garbage barrel after the ritual destruction. The act was performed under court order.
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Bexar County Court House
Phil Shook
C. K. Crawford
Frank Sommers
Dave A. Meyers
W. C. Kroeger
Frank Newton
Commissioners’ Court
Newton
Court House
G. H & 8S. A. Railway
Engagement and finances hint at a noble match
The dialogue hints at a betrothal to a duke contingent on a favorable creditor report. A suggestion to gain American stock through marriage is offered, implying strategic wealth acquisition rather than mere affection.
Leach May Land General Traffic Manager Post
In Palestine Texas May 18 it is announced that after the Inter national Great Northern merger a general traffic manager will be appointed by Vice President Freeman. N M Leach current general freight agent is favored for the job and has strong support from local officials and Judge Freeman.
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Palestine
Tex
International & Great Northern
Freema
N. M. Leach
Gould
Leach
International
Freeman
Delatone Powder Promoted as Pain Free Hair Removal
An advertisement extols delatone as a new hair removal powder that outperforms the electric needle. It claims painless, simple application by mixing with water to form a paste, which is spread on the skin, rubbed off after minutes, and washed. Second applications are rare, and users should handle the product carefully from its original package.
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