Night patrols tighten in San Luis Potosi amid insurrection plot
In San Luis Potosi Mexico two residents were shot and fourteen arrested after a plot to aid Felix Diaz's insurrectionary movement was uncovered. Officials say the threat was quashed though precautions remain high with night patrols and challenged individuals to identify themselves after midnight. May 5 Cinco de Mayo approaches and the governor plans measures to maintain order as health and poverty issues also rise in the city.
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Luis Potosi
Mexico
Mai.l
Unh
Felix Diaz
Tscalewspapers
Owever
San Luis Potosi
Typhus and Smallpox Plague City, No Sewer System
Citizens face widespread Typhus and Smallpox with no reliable counts of cases or deaths. Newspapers urge regulation as contagious patients roam streets, while waste paper piles up and drains fail. The city reservoir runs nearly dry after months without rain, risking a larger epidemic.
Rifle group organized in Eagle Pass Texas
A public meeting at the Commercial Club formed the Eagle Pass Rifle Association with 65 members. Officers are B. A. Perry president H. F. Brown vice president and A. B. Hillan secretary treasurer. Members will receive rifles and equipment from the War Department via the National Rifle Association and drill as a home guard.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Commercial Club
Eagle Pass Rifle Association
B. A. Perry
H. F. Brown
A. B. Hillan
Rifle Club
National Rifle Association
Washington
War Department
National Association
D. P
J. J. Hewitt
T. H. Moss
N. Harris
J. R. Murray
0. C. Meyer
L. F. Seed
C. E. Haydon
L. Meyers
B. R. Tarver
B. Aldridge
R. B. Jordan
B. C. Mew
Bruce Thompson
Claude McAlpin
Jim and
John Glass
E. M. Watkins
S. P. Simpson
R. J. Bonnet
L. F. Jaggi
S. F. N. Dolch
Joe Batot
O. 8S
H. T. Harper
Ll. Harper
J. H. Wilson
Sam
British actor promoted to commander of aero squadron
Captain Robert Lorraine a noted British stage actor has been promoted to commander of a British aerial squadron. He served as lieutenant at the outbreak of war and was wounded in 1914, later receiving a captaincy in 1914 and a five chest wound in 1915 after crash landing behind British lines. He earned the Military Cross in November last year for shooting down an enemy aircraft.
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Robert Lorraine
Lorraine
United States
Cigar Ad Praises Presado Blend for Americans Abroad
An old advertisement voice touts the Presado blend cigar as favored by "the better class of reservists" returning to Europe and featuring Tom Keene as a figure of appeal for keen American smokers.
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Europe
Tom Keene
British reduce drink evil greatly
Lord DAbernon reports strong progress in England Scotland and Wales since 1915 central board. Weekly drunkenness convictions fell from 2034 in 1914 to 940 in March last year while Scotland dropped from 1424 to 794. Industrial canteens and food requirements at pubs aided health and moderation.
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Associated Press
London
Central Control Board
England
Scotland
Wales
Lord D’abernon
Lord D'Abernon
Trench Fortifications and Tragic Rescue Observe Meuse War Scene
Reports from St Mihiel describe rocky crests along the Meuse with deep narrow trenches and perilous parapets resembling medieval fortresses. A captured Romains position dominates the area as French scouts note new German troops and an officer cortege. A German burial incident prompts a humane rescue by French and a grateful German response.
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Paris
Les Paroches
Chauroncourt
Pierrefitte
Meuse
St. Mihiel
Camp Des Romains
Chauvencourt
Sherman Girl Wins Texas Woman's Federation Scholarship
Miss Jacqueline Bailey of Sherman was awarded the Texas Woman's Federation scholarship at the University of Texas for next year. The $140 annual grant is a straight gift to the selected recipient, as announced by Professor Mary E. Gearing, secretary of the selection committee.
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Sherman
Austin
Tex
Jacqueline Bailey
Texas Woman's Federation
University of Texas
Mary E. Gearing
How to Heal Skin Diseases
A Baltimore doctor prescribes Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap for eczema ring worm and rashes. Bathe with warm water until crusts soften dry gently apply a thin layer of ointment and cover with a light bandage twice daily. Relief and clear skin typically follow. Sample free Dept. 30-R Resinol Baltimore Md.
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Baltimore
Resinol
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