Oil man Couch Lifts Texas Field to Fame in Spindletop Tale
Houston laborer turned producer Tom B Couch earned respect across Texas Louisiana and Oklahoma for striking oil with his own outfit. A side note recalls his struggle with stomach illness from crude oil field grub and his claim Vitalitas cured him.
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Tom B. Couch
Houston
Texas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Couch
Tam
Vitalitas
Vitalitas Health
Fagner Drug Store
East
Houston Street
Rouse’s Drug Store
Main and
Preston
Extreme caution urged in Japan case on Pacific coast
Official circles warn against harsh actions as anti Japanese sentiment grows on the Pacific coast. They expect future negations to be handled with care while believing an amicable solution is possible.
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Washingington
Japan
California
Pacific
Ificial
California alien land bill stirs Tokyo response
Tokyo officials face public unrest after news that Governor Johnson signed the California alien land ownership bill. The dispatch notes officials discounted the measure in both official and non-official circles as of May 20.
Japanese Visitors Push Inquiries on California Land Law
Ayao Hattori and Soruko Ebara arrived in San Francisco to inquire unofficially into the California anti land legislation. Hattori, representative of Japan's liberal party, urged treaty revision and naturalization rights for Japanese, while Ebora refrained from stating a view.
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San Francisco
Cal
Ayao Hattori
Soruko Ebara
California
Ebora
Hattori
Liberal Party of Japan
America
Japan
Japanese Peace Society
Mines and Rubber Plant Keep Busy Amid Coahuila Turmoil
In Coahuila, a mine 25 miles from Cuatro Cienegas and another Mexican owned mine continue production with ore stockpiled awaiting railroad revival to Monterey smelters. Governor Carranza seeks steady operation to prevent idle workers and a 60,000 ton ore pile grows by about a thousand tons daily. The Continental Rubber Company moves guayule shrub from interior Coahuila to Marathon for processing, ensuring ongoing plant operation at full capacity.
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Cuatro Cienegas
Monterey
Carranza
Coahuila
Continental Rubber Company
Torreon
Marathon
United States
Postmasters to Refuse Mexican Money Orders May 25
Postmaster General Burleson ordered that money orders issued on and after May 25 in Mexico be refused unless the corresponding advices are endorsed by the Huerta postal administration. When refused, the holder should be advised to return the order to the sender. The move follows an cooperation agreement between the U S and Mexican postal departments amid ongoing mail transmission disputes.
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Washington, D. C
Burleson
Mexico
Huerta Postal Administration
Visador Por la Direccion General de Correos de Mexico
D. F
United States
Huerta
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
War aeroplane and bombs smuggled toward Sonora
A three passenger 80 horsepower plane seized near Tucson was moved south to cross into Mexico along with high power bombs bound for Guaymas harbor. Deputy marshal Reuben Hopkins reportedly missing amid the operation as Mexican authorities execute arrests and shootings in Nogales for spy activity.
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Nogales
Ariz
Mexico
Naco
United States
Tucson
Reuben Hopkins
International Line
Guerrero
Guaymas
Sonora
Didier Masson
Thomas Deane
Pike’s Ranch
Masson
Deane
Jose Manuel
Calles
Simpich
SELZ Shoes for the Family Offer Comfort and Style
The SELZ line features footwear for every family member. Made by expert shoemakers from the finest leathers, these shoes promise comfort from first wear. Low-cut SELZ models fit well and do not gape, reducing your shoe bill if you choose this store.
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SELZ
Mexico Delegation Offers Presidency to General Diaz
Report from Corunna Spain cites Ypiranga officers claiming a Mexican delegation sought Diaz's presidency. Passages to Europe on the steamer were reserved as far back as January for a mission by factions in Mexico.
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Mexico
Corunna
Spain
Ypiranga
Europe
General Diaz
Federals Defeated as Carranza Forces Push in Mexico
Report from Piedras Negras states General Pena's column from Monterey was halted near Villadama by Colonel Jesus Carranza's Constitutionalists, forced to retreat to Monterey with losses. Desperate Federal troops under Lopez arrive at Monclova in poor condition after weeks in desert. Demetrio Bustamante arrives via New Orleans to coordinate with Governor Carranza. Encouraging reports from Tamaulipas delegation.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Piedras Negras
Pena
Monterey
Villadama
Jesus Carranza
Lopez
Monclova
Demetrio Bustamente
Constitutional Junta
Havana
Cuba
New Orleans
Carranza
Mexico
Tamaulipas
Mexican conflicts described in early reporting
Enterprise reports from Zacatecas indicate officials claim the Constitutionalists face resistance in Zacatecas and Durango while Lemp says Torre intends to back any officeholder but aims first at Huerta and then at Diaz. Torre also claims to speak for Colonel Calixto Contreras.
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Enterprise
Zacatecas
Lemp
Torre
Huerta
Felix Diaz
Calixto Contreras
Zacateces
Durango
Acuna Sees Governor in Texas Meeting
Senor Jesus Acuna general secretary to Governor Carranza of Coahuila, Mexico, conferred with Texas Governor today in Austin. He traveled from San Antonio with Willard Simpson and Edward Halton. Officials say the visit had no political significance and was a courtesy, though northern border conditions were discussed.
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Austin
Tex
Senor
Jesus Acuna
Carranza
Coahuila
Mexico
Acuna
San Antonio
Willard Simposn
Edward Halton
Simpson
Diaz Silent in Paris Hotel Inquiries
General Porfirio Diaz, former president of Mexico, stays at a Paris hotel and declines to comment on inquiries about his arrival. No statements were offered as reporters pressed for information.
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Mexico
Paris
Porfirio Diaz
Refugees Reach Frisco On Mexico Steamer
Steamers arriving from Mexico bring many American and other refugees to San Francisco. The steamer San Jose carried more than 40 passengers who spoke of long journeys to escape the country due to railroad disruption. Dr. M. T. Moore of El Paso recounted the ten day siege and capture of Alamos where he had been a physician. He noted Americans in the fleeing district were treated with consideration by state troops and federals.
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San Francisco
Mexico
San Jose
M. T. Moore
el Paso
Alamos
Montezuma Copper Company Concedes in Mexico Strike
Douglas Ariz May 20 The Montezuma Copper Company announced concessions to striking Nacozari Mexico workers affecting about 1500 men The firm will discharge three American foremen as demanded but the mill remains closed until other disputed points are settled.
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Douglas
Ariz
Montezuma Copper Company
Nacozari
Mexico
Austin officials inspect Medina dam for Austin dam pointers
Mayor A P Woolridge of Austin Commissioner E C Bartholomew and John W Maddox a prominent Austin businessman arrived from Austin last night to inspect the Medina dam. They left for the dam site early this morning to gain pointers from the completed Medina project for potential use in the Austin dam construction.
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A. P. Woolridge
Austin
E. C. Bartholomew
John W. Maddox
Medina
Torre Backers Split Over Mexican Presidency
Colonel Jose T. De La Torre, commander of 800 Constitutionalists in Zacatecas, supports either Carranza or Dr. Francisco Vasquez Gomez for president, per Torreon editor William T. Lemp in Brownsville.
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Brownsville
Tex
Jose T. de la Torre
Zacatecas
Carranza
Francisco Vasquez Gomez
William T. Lemp
Torreon
Suit in involuntary bankruptcy filed against Frank L. Young
The L. Frank Saddlery Company sues in federal court in San Antonio in an involuntary bankruptcy action against electrician Frank L. Young. The complaint alleges an unpaid rent of 190 dollars and 65 cents. A partial liabilities schedule is provided with a full list to follow.
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L. Frank Saddlery Company
Frank L. Young
San Antonio
Prices on Houston Street market list vegetable specials
Bond's at 235 East Houston Street lists Bermuda onions 10 lbs for 25 cents, wax and green beans 3 qts for 25 cents, squash and sweet peppers priced per item, green peas and potatoes among others, with baskets and pecks pricing.
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Houston St
Bermuda
Bond's
East
Houston Street
Watchmaker F W Winkler Files Declaration for U S Citizen
Fritz Edouard Winkler a watchmaker and native of Les Brenets Neu Châtel Switzerland filed this morning in A I Campbell deputy United States clerk the declaration of intention to become a citizen. He arrived in the United States from Le Havre France landing in New York. The piece closes with humorous linguistic quirks from German French Hindu and Italian language notes cited from Tit-Bits.
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United States
A. I. Campbell
Fritz Edouard Winkler
Winkler
Les Brenets
Neuchatel
Switzerland
la Havre
France
New York
Excursion Postponed by Heavy Rain in Seguin and New Braunfels
The joint automobile excursion of the Highway League and the Jobbers' and Manufacturers' League, set for tomorrow, is postponed to next week due to muddy roads from heavy rain in Seguin and New Braunfels. D. E. Colp, secretary of the Highway League, announced the delay after receiving word from both towns.
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Seguin
New Braunfels
Highway League
Jobbers’ and Manufacturers’ League
D. E. Colp
Minorities Removed Allow Mary I Short to Transact Property
In the Forty fifth District Court this morning Miss Mary I Short had her minority disabilities removed to enable her to dispose of property. The ruling allows her to act as an adult for property transfers, subject to prior judicial action.
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Mary I. Short
Forty-fifth District Court
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