Agent Now on the Way to Guard Border at Casas Grandes
Federal emissaries move toward Casas Grandes to press General Orozco to recognize the congress in exchange for support against President Madero. The report notes the Mexican congress bloc seeks Orozco’s backing at the border as Garibaldi era mobilization rhetoric spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chihuahua
Mex
General Orozco
Mexican Congress
Orozco
Congress
Madero
Federal plan to guard mountain passes near Sonora border
Federal plans have been perfected at Agua Prieta for sending a strong command to the Chi shuahua Sonora border under Guisseppi Garibaldi who led troops into Juarez. The force will depart Friday and mobilize at Casas Grandes to fortify mountain passes against rebel entry into Sonora. Gen Jose de Luz Blanco will command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Agua ‘Prieta
Douglas
Ariz
Chishuahua-Sonora
Guisseppi Garibaldi
Juarez
Diaz
Agua Prieta
Casas Grandes
Juaréz
Federals Hold Torreon Defenses Strong Despite Rebel Reports
A May 28 message to El Paso consul E. C. Liorente from Torreon's arm chief says Torreon is well defended and reports that rumors of its fall are false. The envoy notes strong garrisons to deter rebel attacks and emphasizes the city will not fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Torreon
E. C. Liorente
Alert Aguilar
Rebels Seize Dynamite as Orozco Forces Move Explosives
Special to The Light El Paso May 28 rebels led by Orozco seized three carloads of dynamite already on Mexican soil after Washington ordered they be held at the border. Orozco claims he only promised safe conduct to the destination and that the dynamite was seized after arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
United States
Orozco
Washington
Rojas Leads 590 Men Toward Mexican Town of Madera
El Paso reports Col Antonio Rojas former rebel commander now a federal at head of 590 men moving toward Madera Chi huahua with aim to reach Juarez after recruiting strength to seize the border town. Rojas once charged with looting the Banco Nacional in Juarez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Antonio Rojas
Orozco
Madera
Chihuahua
Juarez
Rojas
Banco Nacional
Flood Waters Halt Smuggling Across Rio Grande
Floods in the Rio Grande halt ammunition smuggling to the rebel army and bar rebel deserters from crossing at El Paso. High water covers lowlands, bridges remain guarded, raising risk to farming interests in the lower valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL .Paso
Tex
Rio Grande
el Paso
Enrile in Serious Condition After Stabbing
Gonzales C. Enrile, aide to General Orozco, is reported gravely ill with blood poisoning after a stabbing by unidentified assailants in Chihuahua Mexico. He fears arrest if he seeks U.S. medical treatment while officials say copies of an anti American proclamation were seized in El Paso during the revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chihuahua
Mex
Gonzales C. Enrile
Orozco
Enrille
United States
Enrile
el Paso
Taft
Poe
Obituary notices for Newton Terrell Kolbe and Sessions
Dorothy Newton infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank R Newton dies at 1 15 am at 641 North Flores Street with funeral later at residence and interment in Masonic cemetery. Mrs L Terrell 20 dies at home on Upson Road native of Victoria recent bride funeral tomorrow 3 pm burial City Cemetery No 3. Mrs Annells Kolbe dies, funeral at 5 pm at daughter Mrs Charles Koch 127 Dakota Street burial New Lutheran Cemetery. Mrs Anne Lester Sessions 67 dies at 2017 South Flores Street funeral tomorrow 4 pm burial Saint Marys Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Dorothy
Frank R. Newton
North Flores Street
Masonic Cemetery
Terrell
Upson Road
Victoria
RS. Stokes
Calvary Baptist Church
Kolbe
Annells Kolbe
Charles Koch
Dakota Street
Koch
New Lutheran Cemetery
C. Hartman
Julius Holmgreen
Charles Zoller
August Zimmenteck
Fred Hummert
Henry Stucke
August Rehberg
Sessions
Anne Lester
O’clark
South Flores Street
W.p.sessions
San Antonio
S J. Mary’s
Smithville High School Commencement Addresses Planned
Smithville Texas May 28 Rev W F Cochran of Dallas spoke at the high school graduation in the opera house. Closing exercises set for June 3 with Tr Baldwin of the State University delivering the commencement address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Tex
W. F. Cochran
Dallas
Opera House
Tr. Baldwin
The
State University
Wilson caucus sets resolutions clear for convention
The Wilson caucus orders all platform resolutions to the resolutions committee and bars debates. It revives the H B McDonald incident by barring him as delegate due to divided Wilson support. Frank C Davis moves to bar congressmen from delegates at large as Thomas McNeil recalls party splits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bailey
Wilson
Committee On
H. B. McDonald
Frank C. Davis
San Antonio
Cato Sells
Thomas McNeil
Lockhart
H. D. McDonald
Corpus Christi
Watterson-Harvey
Republicans Hold Separate Conventions
The Roosevelt convention in the hall planned for the state gathering drew a large crowd, with R.E. Haney as temporary chair and O. I. Patterson as temporary secretary. Ike Armstrong named sergeant at arms as Roosevelt forces led the proceedings, while a few Taft supporters attended. The majority executive committee report on roll call was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
R.E. Haney
Hempstead
O. I. Patterson
Fort Worth
Ike Armstrong
McLennan
Taft
Cecil A. Lyon
MacGregor
Aransas Pass Bonds Challenge Tests Commission Law
In Austin on May 28 the City of Aransas Pass filed in the Texas Supreme Court for a mandamus to force bond approval. Attorney General Lightfoot refused to approve a $10,000 bond issue, calling the commission form law vague and invalid. This marks Aransas Pass first attempt to issue bonds under the new government form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Aransas
Transfers Control of Club
Nashville Tenn May 28 President William Cavanaugh of the Southern league has taken the Nashville baseball franchise from the local owners and turned it over to Dan E McGuigan a figure known for athletic ties to Vanderbilt University The transfer is a severe blow to the present operators who had hoped to continue running the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn
Wiliam Cavanaugh
Southern League
Nashville
Dan E. McGuegin
Vanderbilt University
Child Drowns at Woodside in Receding Flood Waters
In Monroe Louisiana on May 28 a drowning occurred when the eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Lemoine of Woodside slipped from a railroad station platform into the Atchafalaya river. The child’s body and rocking chair were recovered against a wire fence as flood waters receded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodside
Associated Press
Monroe
Atchafalaya
Chief Jee Resigns as City Hospital Chief Nurse
Mrs. Lottie B. Lambert resigns as chief nurse at City Hospital effective June 15, per City Commissioner James P. Hart. The notice comes from Austin Texas on May 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jee
Austin
Tex
Lottie B. Lambert
City Hospital
James P. Hart
A H Jones Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Wealthy San Antonio businessman and Citizens' League chairman A H Jones was taken to Santa Rosa infirmary this afternoon and underwent an appendicitis operation at 4 o clock. Physicians say his condition is not Rah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Jones
San Antonio
Citizens’ League
Santa Rosa Infirmary
Mr. Jones
Americans in Cuba to be protected marines arrive at Guantanamo
The navy department reported that 700 marines were aboard and arrived at the United States naval station at Guantanamo Thursday night and early today to safeguard Americans in Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
United States Naval Station
Guantanamo
Navy Department
Cubans Pledge Support to Cuban Government in Tampa
At a Tampa meeting on May 27 Cuban colony representatives passed resolutions pledging support to the Cuban government in its conflict with rebels and offering services if needed in Cuba. A committee was named to contact Consul Ralph Ybor, who indicated the current disturbance would not require recall of subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tampa
Fila
Cuba
Ralph Ybor
Insurgents Burn Property At Marcos Sanchez Plantation
In Santiago Cuba on May 28 insurgents set fire to 8000 tons of sugar cane and burn cars and other property at the Marcos Sanchez plantation near Guantánamo. The site is owned by the American Fidelity Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Santiago
Cuba
Marcos Sanchez
Guantanamo
American Fidelity Company
Proxies Sought to Control Waters-Pierce Oil in 1909 Testimony
Charles T. White of Standard Oil of New Jersey testified that proxies were sought by agents for John D. Rockefeller to defeat the Pierce faction at Waters-Pierce Oil. Proxies were to be gathered in the names Walter F. Taylor and Michael Van uren under instruction from James A. Moffett, vice president of Standard Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
John D. Rockefeller
Pierce
Standard Oil
Charles T. White
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Kite
James A. Moffett
Standard Oil Company
Walter F. Taylor
Michael Vanuren
Victoria Boy Killed In Accidental Shooting
In Victoria Texas Laurie Jones age 17 was shot and killed by Dynia Oliver in an accidental "unloaded" gun incident. Jones was the son of James J. Jones a former district clerk and now a state land office clerk. Oliver was jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Victoria
Tex
Laurie Jones
Dynia Oliver
James J. Jones
State Land Office
Births Decline in Texas with Twin and Triplet Counts
Austin report shows 4052 births in May, down 339 from April, while deaths reach 2832, up 348. The month records 42 sets of twins and 2 sets of triplets, with 13 cases of pellegra reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State Registrar of Vita Statistics
Baptists Elect Officers in Northern Convention
In Des Moines Iowa on May 28 Henry B Bond of Battleboro Vermont was chosen president of the Northern Baptist convention. Other officers elected include Fred Bradsted Oklahoma City F Wayland Ayers New Jersey W C Bitting St Louis and Maurice A Levy Boston as corresponding recording secretaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des
Moines
Iowa
Henry B. Bond
Battleboro
Northern Baptist Convention
Fred Bradsted
Oklahoma City
Okla
F. Wayland Ayers
New Jersey
W. C. Bitting
St. Louis
Maurice A. Levy
Boston
Vessel Damaged at Sea Near Mobile
The Norwegian steamer Vincenso di Giorgio of 615 tons arrived in Mobile in distress with a broken high pressure cylinder bottom and piston. The ship, outbound from New Orleans to Puerto Cortez with general cargo, drifted 24 hours after the accident last Friday at 8 15 p.m. and is now held there awaiting orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mobile
Alas
Vincenso di Giorgio
New Orleans
Puerto Cortez
Honduras
Port Arthur to Improve Streets Bonds Filed for Approval
City Attorney Ruton and Assistant City Attorney Guy Robertson of Port Arthur presented a $19,000 street improvement bond record to the attorney general for approval. Upon clearance, the bonds will be issued and funds used to upgrade Port Arthur streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Austin
Tex
Ruton
Guy Robertson
Attorney General's Department
Caldwell
Hallettsville Firemen Celebrate Rally and Ball
About 500 residents attended a firemen’s celebration in Hallettsville Texas. Will T. Bagby spoke urging re election of Gov. O B Colquitt. A Colquitt club of 250 members was formed and a grand ball closed the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Tex
Will T. Bagby
O. B. Colquitt
Colquitt Club
Yorktown Forms Strong Baseball Team for Upcoming Games
Yorktown Texas fans organize a strong team and plan games with good clubs after opening win. The season began with an 11 to 0 victory over Cuero, highlighted by pitcher Schrold tes who allowed only two hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorktown
Tex
Cuero
Schrold Tes
Oat Harvest to Begin Next Week in Waco Area
The Associated Press reports in Waco Texas that oat harvesting starts next week with expectations of the best yield in ten years. Farmers anticipate record tonnage and strong market potential for oats this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Waco
Tex
Pullman Sleepers to Replace Tourist Cars in Texas
The Associated Press reports in Waco Texas that standard Pullman sleepers will replace tourist sleepers on the Texas Central railroad starting June 1. The new view sleepers have just come from the shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Waco
Tex
Texas Central Railroad
Titanic at fault and calls for reform in senate debate
Senator Rayner denounces Admiralty laws and urges criminal responsibility for corporate leaders after the Titanic disaster. The senate passes a joint resolution praising Captain Rostron and the Carpathia crew with a $1000 medal. lawmakers press for stricter regulations and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
British Board of Trade
Rayner
Senator Rayner
Maryland
Smith
Senate
Congress
Arthur H. Rostron
Carpathia
Marconi to Extend Direct Wireless Service Between Continents
Announcement states Marconi Wireless Telegraph company will equip stations at New Orleans Swan Island in the Caribbean and Santa Maria Colombia to provide a direct wireless link between the two continents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marconi
Associated Press
New York
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America
New Orleans
Swan Island
Caribbean
Santa Maria
Colombia
Wealthy Manufacturer Dead in Fall River Mills Closed
A New York message reported the death of C. D. Borden, a wealthy Fall River dry goods commission merchant and cotton manufacturer. On receiving the news all of Borden’s mills in Fall River were ordered closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fall River
Mass
New York
Atthew C. D. Borden
Dry Goods Commission
Government win in citizenship cancellation case
The Supreme Court sustained the government’s right to seek cancellation of a citizen certificate on grounds of illegal or fraudulent procurement. The decision was announced on May 28 from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Rice hotel work in suspension over iron workers strike
Houston May 28. Work on the $2,600,000 Rice hotel was halted today due to a strike by structural iron workers. They claim an improper classification of work would require them to perform portions of the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Tron
Associated Press
Houston, Tex
Tragedy at Shady Grove Reported Shooting Death
A report from Shady Grove, eight miles east of Nacogdoches, Texas, states Sam Burnaman shot and killed Mike Manning yesterday afternoon. No further details available at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Grove
Associated Fress
Nacogdoches
Tex
Sam Burnaman
Mike Manning
Guadalupe County Liquor Dealers Meet Held in Seguin
The Guadalupe County Liquor Dealers association met here yesterday afternoon and transacted considerable business. The group includes about fifty members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seguin
Tex
Guadalupe County
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Blanco Masons Elect Officers In May Meeting
Blanco Masonic Lodge No. 216 elected officers for the coming year. Tom Durham was chosen worshipful master, Co B Price was named senior warden, and Val Smith was elected junior warden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanco Masons
Blanco, Tex
Blanco Masonic Lodge No
Tom Durham
W. M
Co. B. Price
8. W
Val Smith
J. W
Local Officers Named in Financial Committee
R. C. Crist serves as treasurer, Joseph A. Oreer as secretary, and J. H. Lawson named among the committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Crist
Joseph A. Oreer
J. H. Lawson
Shooting Affray at Temple
Temple Texas May 28 Leon Wilson billiard hall proprietor was shot and seriously wounded last night Terrell McCelvey is under arrest in the case The report notes a cruel remark and an erroneous quote likely from the source Harper's Bazaar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Associated Press
Tex
Leon Wilson
Terrell McCelvey
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