Blind Civil War Vet in Austin Still Seeks Big News
Captain Taylor Thompson, a Texas newspaper man and Civil War veteran, lives at the Confederate Home in Austin in total blindness. He writes his weekly story, recalls early Texas journalism, and delights in friends, bouquets, books, and daily dailies, remaining hopeful for scoops and big news as he ages.
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Taylor Thompson
Austin
Texas
Captain Thompson
Johnny Reb
Alice
Missouri
San Antonio
Alamo City
Arkansas
Clarksville
Gray
Kaiser’s ring tale ties black stone to Prussian fate
A Venetian jeweler explains the famous Hohenzollern ring contains a simple black stone, not a valuable pearl. The stone dates two centuries, passed from Elector John to Frederick the Great and finally to the present Kaiser. A servant kept it safe in Venice while repairs were made for a countess he admired.
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Venice
Hohenzollern
New York
Hohenzollern al Wiys
John
Nuremburg
Frederick
Frederick the Great
Prussia
Center of Population Marker Mentioned as Lonely Spot
A dialogue notes a lone place with a marker and calls it the center of population, implying a tradition or significance tied to the spot. The exchange highlights curiosity about a geographic landmark and its historical meaning.
Dual Primary Expenses Hit Candidates in July Texas Politicking
County Democratic Chairman C. B. Fowler says two primaries are required for the U S Senate if no majority is reached in July, forcing pro rata costs of about 800 dollars per high salary office and near 9,000 in Dallas and Bexar counties. He outlines filing deadlines and plans for distributing the assessments among candidates.
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United States
Fowler
United States Senate
Bexar County
Dallas County
Frank R. Newton
Newton
Andres Coy
Terrell
Appelate Court
Congress
Texas Bicentennial Exposition Gains Federal Backing
Washington report on Senate and House approval for a Pan American Exposition in San Antonio in 1918. President Wilson to issue proclamation inviting Pan American nations. Texas bonds likely to fund site and buildings. strong support from Republicans and Texans in Congress and a presidential endorsement.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Texas
San Antonio
Washington
Federal Treasury
Exposition Company
Congress
Hemisphere
Reed Smoot
Utah
Senate
James R. Mann
House
Texas Committee
State of Texas
Wilson
Lansing
Gregory
Burleson
Houston
Department of Agriculture
Italians to Celebrate Adoption Anniversary in San Antonio
The Italian colony of San Antonio will observe Italy’s present constitution anniversary on June 4 at Koehler Park under the Italo American Young Men's Club. Several hundred residents of various nationalities will join a basket picnic with entertainment, games, a dance program, and prize contests. Club officers include President Charles Rubiola and Treasurer Charles Forestello.
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Italy
San Antonio
Koehler Park
Joe Qobriotti
J. Pizzi
E. V V. Mistreka
Ned Obriotti
Charles Forestello
Eugene Fecci
Charles Rubiola
John Giorda
Richard Mezziti
Cornell Crew Wins From the Tiger Eight
Ithaca crews win a dramatic boat race with Cornell edging Princeton by a short margin. Yale trailed after the first stroke as the varsity eights finished in 11 21 1 5 for Cornell and 11 23 1 5 for Princeton with Yale at 11 43 1 5. Freshmen race followed with Cornell first, Yale second, Princeton last.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell
Princeton
Ithacans
Yale
Kingsland
Tigers
Chasing Geronimo Brigadier Pershing’s Long Pursuit
The Pittsburg Dispatch recalls Pershing’s early days as a West Point graduate and cavalry lieutenant who helped pursue Geronimo. It notes his transition from youth in a bold chase to a gray, careful commander now leading a modern pursuit against theApache leader.
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Pershing
Pittsburg
Leutenant
West Point
Geronimo
Villa
Lawton
General Crook
America
Crook
Miles
Mexico
United States
Lawton Pursuit of Geronimo Ends in Surrender
Army forces under General Lawton pursue Geronimo through Chihuahua in a long campaign starting May 5 and ending with Geronimo surrendering in mid August after being located by Lieutenant Gatewood. The narrative notes harsh conditions, scout deployments, and the use of persuasive negotiation to secure surrender.
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Leonard Wood
Miles
Lawton
Fourth Cavalry
Company D
Eighth Infantry
Geronimo
Pershing
Mexico
United States
Chihuahua
Fastnesses Villa
Gatewood
Health Officials Warn Against Sharing Cigars and Cutters
The New York Sun reports a health department advisory urging smokers to avoid public cigar cutters and sharing cutters or borrowed tools. Dr. Bolduan emphasizes personal use and proper disposal, warning that germs can transfer between smokers.
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The
Health Department
New York Sun
Pease
Annette
Charles F. Bolduan
Bureau of Public Health Education
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Tenth Street
Charles Rees
Rees
E. Houston St
Gunter Hotel
Lone Star State
Union
House of Representatives
Chas. Zoller
Dolorosa St
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