Spanish Premier Canalejas Shot Dead in Madrid
In Madrid on November 12, Premier Jose Canalejas was shot outside the interior ministry as he headed to a cabinet meeting. The assailant, Manuel Pardinas Serrato Martin, aged 8, then killed himself. Four shots struck Canalejas, who died at once. authorities censored telegraph lines to control information.
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Remier
Jose Canalejas
Manel Pardinas Serrato Martin
Elgrado
Huesca
Martin
Spain
Buenos Ayres
Aventine
Alfonso
Jose Canalejas Y Mendes
Munrchial Democratic Party
Enor Moret Y Prendergast
Senor
Senor Canalejas
Ars
Rliament
Vanced
Liberal
Sagasta
Binet
Agripture
Department of Labor
Ainistry
France
Morocco
Senoralejas
Iican
Howev
New York
Cuba
el Heraldo
Drid
San Antonio Forecast and Observations Across Cities
Local forecast for tourists notes fair to tonight and Wednesday in San Antonio and nearby areas. Observations list city temperatures from St. Louis to Washington with winds, cloudiness, and rain or fair conditions. values range from 40 to 62 degrees and include expected changes through Wednesday.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Unidentified man killed by train near Hays Street
A dead white male, about 28 to 30, found beside the Galveston Harrisburg San Antonio Railway near Hays Street with head severed. Investigators say he was run over by a freight train or dragged by cars. body taken to Riebe morgue, identity unrevealed. Noted features include khaki trousers, grey flannel shirt, new low quarters, and a light felt hat purchased in the city.
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Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway Company
Hays Street
Fisk
Riebe
Houston Hat Company
Diaz Escape from Mexican Prison Sparks U.S. Flight Theories
Corroborated reports suggest General Felix Diaz escaped from San Juan de Ulloa prison at Vera Cruz. A Monterey to San Antonio letter mentions the escape and hints Diaz may head toward the United States while Pascual Orozco Sr. is to be imprisoned in San Antonio.
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Felix Diaz
San Juan de Ulloa
Vera Cruz
St. Andres Garza Galan
Monterey
United States
Diaz
Diaz Escapes Prison in Mexico Revolt Leader News
A letter from Oaxaca reports General Felix Diaz, Mexican revolt leader, escaped prison by bribing guards and fleeing by boat. The news implies government suppression to avoid spurring further rebellion, with Diaz's nephew Emilio Kirwan noted in the tale.
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Louisville
Felix Diaz
Mexico
R. G. Kirwan
R. H. Dickerson
Oaxaca
Mex
Dickerson
Boston
Emilio
Kirwan
Diaz
Orozco Sr. Taken Toward San Antonio for Holding
Colonel Pascual Orozco Sr., father of rebel chief Orozco, was moved from El Paso by U S Army to San Antonio where he is to be held as long as needed. Army gave no details, citing General Steever's orders. His wife was not allowed to see him. arrests linked to plots to seize Chihuahua were rumored.
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EL Paso
Tex
Pascual Orozco
United States Army
San Antonio
Orozco
Steever
Mexico
Chihuahua
Refugees in San Antonio Fear Detentions Amid Orozco Move
Local factions including Vasquistas Pas cualistas Zapatistas and Porfiristas grow uneasy amid rumors the US army may detain active supporters of Mexican revolutionaries. Some say Colonel Orozco’s presence could trigger arrests, though groups deny any orders.
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Vasquistas
Pascualistas
Zapatistas
Porfiristas
Istas
Mexico
Pascual Orozco
San Antonio
United States Army
Madero
Orozco
Soldiers Start Riot in Cheyenne Clash of Rival Battery B and D
Nearly 100 soldiers from Battery B and D of the Fourth U.S. Artillery clashed in Cheyenne Wyoming on November 12. The riot terrorized the town prompting a guard from Fort Russell, Mayor Bresnahan to summon extra police, and orders to arrest both companies. Privates E Zilancky and C S Martin were seriously injured. A long standing feud between the two units sparked the incident.
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Cheyenne
Wryo
Fourth Field Artillery
Fort Russell
Bresnahan
E. Zilancky
C. S.S. Martin
Six men go on trial in Norwalk for West Clarksfield tarring
In Norwalk Ohio on November 12 the trial of six men for riotous conspiracy over the tarring of Minnie Lavalley from West Clarksfield opened. The defendants Reid Thomas Louis Curly John Curly Har low Walsh and Joseph Cummings deny all charges. Minnie Lavalley says she was seized stripped and painted on August 30 as crowds gathered
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Norwalk
Ohio
Minnie Lavalley
West Clarksfield
Here
Reid Thomas
Louis
John Curly
Harlow
Ernest Walsh
Joseph Cummings
Tarring
Minnie LaVailey
William Smith
Clarksfield
Heavenly trio forms rare triangle in San Antonio sky
San Antonians between 7 and 8:30 p.m. witnessed a rare celestial triangle with the crescent Moon, Venus, and Jupiter, a sight Gus Duerler Jr says will not recur in a lifetime. He notes excellent atmospheric conditions and predicts Mercury will be visible near Jupiter on November 20, about 2.34 degrees south.
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Solar System
Jupiter
Duerler
Mercury
Sneed Murder Trial Not Postponed in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth Texas on November 12 Judge Swayne refused a continuance for Sneed's murder trial noting witness absence. Three of four key witnesses were fined 500 dollars each with attachments, while Edwin Hobby of Dallas had not been subpoenaed. Jury selection began with 32 veniremen excused and no jurors accepted.
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W. P. McLean Jr
Edwin Hobby
Dallas
Sneed
Veniremen
Venireman
Lorimer Critically Ill, to Be Moved to Hospital
Former United States Senator Lorimer is reported critically ill with appendicitis at his Chicago home. Dr. Dean Bevan urged immediate operation and preparations were made to move him to Presbyterian Hospital this afternoon.
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Chicago
United States
Lorimer
Dean Bevan
Presbyterian Hospital
Society to Get Gordon's Sword Presented in Tennessee
At the Tennessee Historical Society meeting in Nashville on November 12, the sword of Gen. George W. Gordon late commander of the United Confederate Veterans and congressman from the Tenth district will be presented to the society. The flag of the Eleventh Tennessee left by him to the south will also be presented.
Somers land value system praised at Real Estate luncheon
William Young of Somers spoke to the Real Estate Exchange at the St. Anthony hotel luncheon. He described a land value assessment method for taxation and argued it would boost city revenue. Over fifty exchange members attended, along with county and city boards of equalization. Colleagues noted the need for a modern system to prevent losses in cities without such appraisal.
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Somers
Real Estate Exchange
St. Anthony Hotel
William Young
Cc. O. Austin
Chamber of Commerce
The
Exchange
Boards of Equalization
Mr. Young
Austin
San Antonio
Swift Action Marks Progress of Rosenthal Murder Trial
New York November 12 The Rosenthal murder trial progressed rapidly with Assistant District Attorney Moss delivering a jury address within an hour of court opening and four witnesses taking the stand. Dr. Otto Schultze presented the autopsy bullets as the jurors watched. The state contends all four gunmen from Big Jack Zelig's gang shared guilt in the killing.
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New York
Herman Rosenthal
Moss
Otto Schultze
Schultze
Rosenthal
Becker
Big Jack
Zelig
Wahle
Mr. Moss
Underworld
Purery
Whitey’ Lewis
Daughters of the Confederacy begin nineteenth convention
In Washington the nineteenth annual convention of the Daughters of the Confederacy opens with a large delegation and a social program. A cornerstone laying at Arlington monument is planned with remarks by Colonel Hilary A. Herbert and an address by William Jennings Bryan. President Taft will welcome the delegates at Continental Hall.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
Library
Congress
Arlington Cemetery
Hilary A. Herbert
Navy
William Jennings Bryan
Taft
Continental Hall
National
Fannie Ransom Williams
North Carolina
Orrin Randolph Smith
Bulgarian Troops Tighten Grip Around Adrianople Forts
Misery grows as Bulgarian and Servian forces press the siege of Adrianople and attack Tchatalja forts near Constantinople. Turkish garrison reported near starvation with plundering under way. Bulgarian units claim control while Turkish prisoners describe desperate conditions. A column of seven hundred prisoners with six officers was reported in Sofia.
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Adrianople
Tchatalja
Constantinople
Vrouma
Sofia
Turkiye Troops Show Appalling War Suffering in Escape
Paris dispatch describes Turkish soldiers wrecked by hunger fatigue and bloodied by retreat. A Temps reporter recounts starving men begging for bread, wounded dragging themselves to Thorlu, shelters barred, refugees looting shops, and civilians fleeing a ruined front. The dreadful scene portrays a rout of a once feared army.
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Lorimer Critically Ill
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