Wilbur Wright Dies of Typhoid Fever in Dayton
Dayton mourns Wilbur Wright founder of the aeroplane, died at 3 35 am after a lengthy fever. Family gathered at his bedside including Orville, Reynolds Wright, and Bishop Milton Wright. Born 1867 in Millville Indiana, he left school for work with his brother to build the flying machine.
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Surveyors Run Lines for Terminal Sites on South Presa
A surveying gang started work on South Presa near the new ball park to lay lines for the depot and terminal sites of the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican railroad. Employed by the English syndicate, their work is viewed as preparation for the railroad's construction with the railroad company offering no further details.
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Fez Is Surrounded as Moroccans Press Siege
Associated Press reports Fez the Moroccan capital is nearly encircled by hostile Moors. General Lyautey says the situation is serious though French artillery due tomorrow to reinforce a garrison already stretched thin. Casualties include French five dead and eight wounded with sixty wounded earlier. Arabs reportedly suffered thirty dead.
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American warships arrive at Key West
Eight men of war of the Atlantic squadron arrived at Key West harbor just after 6 am. The ships Washington Georgia Rhode Island New Jersey Mississippi Missouri Ohio and Minnesota anchored here as part of a fleet dispatched for possible events in Cuba. Minnesota serves as flagship of Rear Admiral N R Usher who reached Key West last night.
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Weather observations across major cities on a holiday
Observations at 8 am show varied conditions with no forecast due to a national legal holiday. St Louis 56 partly cloudy north 4 mph. Chicago 52 clear northwest 4 mph. Milwaukee 50 clear northwest 4 mph. Kansas City 66 clear north 4 mph. New York 68 cloudy south 4 mph. Boston 54 rain with north 10 mph. Washington 70 partly cloudy northwest 8 mph.
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San Antonio Light Only Carries AP Wires Directly
Statement asserts no San Antonio newspaper other than the San Antonio Light uses AP wires in whole or part. The claim has no basis in fact.
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De Palma Leads AIG Auto 500 at Indianapolis
At Indianapolis May 30 De Palma led the 500 mile sweepstakes in the National No. 8 with 350 miles completed and a 4:19:35 mark 22:55 faster than last year. Dawson and Brage trailed as Stutz and Fiat cars followed amid 75 000 spectators in a grueling, record chasing race for $20 000.
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De Palma Follower Watches Mercedes Drive in Indy 500
In San Antonio one of the closest observers of the Indianapolis 500 was Joe De Palma, brother of driver Ralph De Palma. The younger De Palma, an instructor with Auto Sales and Supply, followed the race closely as the Mercedes car tackled the brick course.
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Guards Repulse Rebels Near Guantanamo In Night Battle
A detachment of 25 rural guards with local volunteers repelled rebels near Guantanamo while attempting to bury hanged peasants. Fighting continued until nightfall. insurgents withdrew. A second rebel group under Vicente Anaya burned the Mira Flores plantation near Guantanamo, nearly destroying it.
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Vagrant Verse by Texas Authors aids San Antonio playgrounds
A poetry book titled Vagrant Verse by Texas Authors is on sale at local bookshops to raise funds for San Antonio playground expansion. Proceeds support the playground fund, with contributors from San Antonio and other Texas cities, plus a Carnegie Hall lecture by Dr. Theodore Hull on playground needs.
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Lorimer Election Case to Be Brought Up Next Monday
The Lorimer election case will be brought up in the Senate next Monday after routine morning business. Senator Kern of Indiana, leader of the minority who argued that corrupt practices were used to secure Lorimer's election, announced the plan to the Senate.
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Who Can 9 Beat It Want Ads Offer
Classified notice inviting readers to place want ads for a ten day run starting Friday, Saturday or Sunday with two Sundays included at half a cent per word per insertion. 15 words cost 75 cents with refund on unused insertions. Telephone line 176.
Roosevelt Speaks at Gettysburg Memorial Day Observance
General Duncan and other heroes remembered as Col. Theodore Roosevelt delivers two addresses at Gettysburg battlefield. A civic parade precedes the cemetery ceremony where Roosevelt cites Civil War lessons for modern life.
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Mystery Follows Departure of Americans from Chihuahua
Juarez dispatch notes rumors that three Americans fled Chihuahua last night while tensions rise in the rebel zone. US withdrawal of safety guarantees inflames reactions amid embargo and dwindling rebel ammunition as leaders weigh a potential clash near Bachimba Pass.
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Conservative Chihuahua Citizens Stop Circulation of Document
Conservative citizens in Chihuahua state block distribution of a political document. The incident stems from a local dispute over consent and publication. No injuries reported, and authorities assess to ensure order as the community debates the document’s legality.
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