Opening of the Thirteenth San Antonio Exposition
Governor Colquitt opened the thirteenth annual San Antonio International Fair amid an enthusiastic crowd despite poor weather. He praised trade links with Mexico, announced plans for permanent fair buildings, and hoped to return to open future fairs. The event featured Adjutant General Hutchings and a San Antonio military band playing Dixie.
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Governor Coltt
Hen Hutchings
Edwin R. Yorke
EB. BE. Walker
A. Chapa
Otto Wahrmund
Jake Wolters
O. C
Ard Dwyer
Phil H. K
Frank R
Frank Amers
C. K. Crawford
Erick ‘Terrell
Sam Harris
J. F. Fenn
Tom M. Dechman
Bryanaghan
Lucas
Kenney
Ireland
Lipscomb
Uhr
Rich
San Antonio
Mexico
Lendid
Brown
Fair Association
Government of
Colquitt Brown
Colquitt
Antonio
Texas
Dixie
San Io
Smith
Fnof
Rodgers Aims to Fly Coast to Coast Without Stop
Aviator Rodgers passed over Yuma at 8 25 AM en route to Los Angeles. He left Stovall siding after spending the night, with a 315 mile target to the coast. The exact departure time from Stovall is unavailable as he crossed Mohawk Valley and a supply train returns to bolster the journey.
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Associated Press
Yuma
Arizona
Rodgers
Los Angeles
Stovall Siding
Stovall
Mohawk Valley
Here
Con Mechanicians
Whitewater
Cal
Government troops rout Honduran rebels at Camayagua
Government forces crushed about 200 rebels led by Ocho Velasquiz in a pitched battle at Camayagua. Velasquiz fled to Salvador after the clash. Casualty figures were not given, but rebel losses were described as heavy.
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Associated Press
Puerto Cortez
Honduras
Camayagua
Ocho Velasquiz
Velasquiz
Salvador
Murder charge nine deaths tied to Chicago widow
Chicago reports a doctor found arsenic in the body of Policeman Arthur Bissonnette, triggering a probe into nine deaths linked to widow Louise Vermilya. The case centers on suspected poisonings and investigations, with exhumations planned to confirm arsenic traces.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Arthur Bissonnette
McNamara Jury Seeks Twelve Talesmen In Slow Trial
The McNamara murder trial advances slowly as lawyers seek a full jury. Prosecution and defense push challenges while judges aim to seat twelve jurors by Yuletide. Indiana evidence links to the case, with circumstantial proof set to dominate the state’s strategy. McNamara declares confidence in his lawyers and freedom soon.
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Los Angeles
McNamara
Indianapolis
Stimu
Tanneenet
Indiana
Weather Outlook for San Antonio Tonight and Saturday
For San Antonio and Vicinity the forecast calls for unsettled conditions tonight and Saturday with rain possible and a slowly rising temperature.
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San Antonio
Chickens Roost On Cow's Back In Cold Nights
George Bell district court stenographer reports a cow at Gawn hosts chickens roasting on her spine to keep warm. Bell plans further observation to see if the chickens stay on all nights or only when temperatures drop.
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George Bell
Thirty-seventh District Court
Weather observations from multiple cities report varied temps and forecasts
Observations at 8 a.m. show ST LOUIS 39 cloudy with SE wind 4 mph and rain or snow tonight. CHICAGO 26 clear with SW wind 4 mph and unsettled Saturday. MILWAUKEE 20 clear with SW wind 14 mph and fair weekend. ST PAUL 20 partly cloudy with SE wind 4 mph and fair weekend. KANSAS CITY 28 snowing with S wind 6 mph and rain or snow tonight. NEW YORK 34 with missing data. BOSTON 80 clear with W wind 8 mph and rain or snow tonight. WASHINGTON 32 clear with NW wind 6 mph and fair weekend.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Opening of fair funds drive delayed by rain
Publicity league resumes fund raising for San Antonio advertising with a goal of 20000. President Fred Reutzel believes yesterday’s heavy rain will boost winter business and future donations. Two committees renewed over 1000 and added 386 in new subscriptions. Solicitors yesterday were TL. W. Biggar H. C. King Fred Reutzel and A B Stephens.
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Publicity League
San Antonio
Fred Reutzel
TL. W. Biggar
H. C. King
A.B. Stephens
San Antonio Light Clarifies Lease Wire Carriage
A statement that the AP leased wire to San Antonio is carried by any paper other than the Light is unfounded and baseless in fact. The Light asserts exclusive rights and challenges any contrary claim as unsupported.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Pope Honors Frederic Penfield with St Gregory Cross
Word from Rome reports Frederic Courtland Penfield of New York has been awarded the grand cross of the Order of St Gregory the Great for his benefactions to Catholic educational institutions. He is the first American to receive the highest class of the four degrees in the order.
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Associated Press
New York
Rome
Frederic Courtland Penfield
Germany and France sign Franco-German protectorate accord
Paris reports a Franco-German accord recognizing France's Moroccan protectorate and Germany receiving about 250000 square kilometers in Northern French Congo. The border runs from Manda bay to Lake Chad. France keeps railroad links. Togoland unaffected. France binds to Moroccan economic equality and free commerce.
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Associated Press
Paris
Germany
France
Morocco
Algeciras
French Congo
Manda Bay
Sanga River
Kandeko
Congo
Lake Tchad
Vbanaga
Leogone
Morocco Debate Weakens German Leadership in Reichstag
Berlin dispatch reports dissensions inside the German government on the eve of the Morocco debate. Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg and Foreign Secretary von Kiderlein-Waechter face weakened positions as Dr. Lindequist renews his resignation call and awaits acceptance. Danckelmann also resigns amid colony policy discontent.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Reichstag
von Bethmann Hollweg
Herr von Kiderlein-Waechter
Lindequist
Dr. Lindequist
Germany
Herr von Danckelmann
Clark Predicts Republican Split in 1912 Nominating Contest
Champ Clark said in Fremont Nebraska that the Republican party would field two presidential candidates in 1912 with President Taft seeking renomination and insurgent Republicans nominating Senator La Follette. The remark warned of a split between Taft followers and La Follette supporters.
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Clark
Associated Press
Fremont, Neb
Champ Clark
Aft
Senator la Follette
Two Die In Brooklyn Tenement Fire Tragedy
In Brooklyn a family fire killed the father and mother and left three children severely hurt. A policeman drew the infants from windows as flames trapped the Shapiro family, but a 9 year old fell from a window with his father’s arms.
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New York
Shapiro
Brooklyn
Shapiros
Julius Shapiro
Aaron
Fall of Shanghai Arsenal Sparks Revolutionist Takeover
Shanghai and the arsenal were seized by revolutionists with minimal resistance as foreign concessions stayed intact. Wu Sung and Nan king were expected to fall, while rebels seized forts and the city, with boats and telegraph lines cut and orders to prevent panic.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Wu Sung
Nanking
Ching Kiang
Iu Kiang
Sampson
Tao Tai
Li Yuen Heng
Pekin
Wu Hu
Kiu Kiang
Hankow
Yun Nan
China
Mistrial Declared in McRee Murder Case
Opeloousas La November 3 A mistrial was ordered after the jury unable to reach a verdict since yesterday afternoon The foreman Hidalgo said the panel stood six to four for conviction of manslaughter The four holdouts for acquittal were Hidalgo Mdgin Yugas and Guidry Mrs McRee expressed disappointment at the outcome
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Associated Press
Opelousas
McRee
Foreman Hidalgo
Hidalgo
Mdgin
Yugas
Guidry
Appalling battle scene in Hankow on November 1
Despatches from Hankow report a massive conflagration and intense fighting between rebels and loyalists on November 1. Imperial batteries lob explosive shells while rebels use long range guns from Wu Chang fortifications. shells land near the European and British concessions. Canton viceroy sends a bulletin boat with ammunition and Maxims purchased from foreign firms.
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Associated Press
Hong Kong
Hankow
Wn Wu Hu
Kwan Tung
Canton
Gansport
Mutiny in Shanghai Suburb Seizes Police Station
The native constabulary at Chapei Shanghai mutinied burning the police station and chief's residence. Volunteers were mobilized to restore order as rebels claimed the area near the European settlement. Local unrest followed pro revolution sympathies.
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London
A& Od Iaeeeaa
Shanghai
Chapei
Shanghi
Negro Is Electrocuted at Ohio Penitentiary Annex
The Associated Press reports that Scott, a Black man, was electrocuted at the Ohio penitentiary annex at 12 o clock this morning for the murder of an Indian peddler named Chia Mentto.
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S.cspite
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Ohio Penitentiary
Mento
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