U S Officials Report on Vera Cruz Tensions and Rebel Movements
Reports from the capital describe rebel operations reaching Vera Cruz in piecemeal fashion with a 48 to 72 hour delay causing high tension. US protests fight at Vera Cruz, and Diaz may avoid engagement while federals press inward. Des Moines and Monterey movements noted. censorship limits news from the front. Some dispatches cite Tehuacan occupation and cable restores Galveston line through Vera Cruz.
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Vera Cruz
Diaz
Canada
Aguilar
Tehuacan
Puebla
Des Moines
Monterey
War Department
Diaz Not Ambitious Mexico Leader Says No Presidency
Falix Diaz, head of a new revolutionary movement in Vera Cruz, states he seeks no personal ambition. He promises to lead until pacification and order return, and says he controls over two million dollars and government funds he has not touched beyond salaries.
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New York
Mexico
Falix Diaz
Vera Cruz
Herald
Diaz Platform Pleases El Paso With Diaz Platform
A copy of General Felix Diaz platform arrives in El Paso Texas and is endorsed by Gomez Robelo a north revolution figure. The document recommends comprehensive reforms and notes Diaz was aided by a Central and South American diplomat. The accompanying letter predicts a Vera Cruz uprising.
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EL Paso
Tex
Felix Diaz
Gomez Robelo
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Diaz Rebels Plan Unified Mexican Uprising in San Antonio
Refugees in San Antonio report that Felix Diaz forces plan to unite divided revolutionary groups under a capable leader. They claim Vera Cruz troops shifted allegiance and that the navy was to bombard Tampico, while officials deny the revolt's significance and say most units remain loyal.
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Felix Diaz
Mexico
San Antonio
Republic
Vera Cruz
General Diaz
Madero
Tampico
Diaz
Geronimo Trevino
Trevino
Orozco
Cme
el Paso Orozco
Estevla
Federals Join Rebels at Vera Cruz Encounter
Alarm spread as reports said government troops neared Vera Cruz. Rebels moved toward Boca del Rio to meet the federals who were marching from Juchitan. After a conference the federals joined the rebels.
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Vera Cruz
Boca del Rio
Juchitan
J R Christian Heads Back to Houston From Here
J R Christian general freight agent of the Southern Pacific departed this morning to return to headquarters in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Christian
Southern Pacific
Houston
Fall Jubilee Opens at State Grounds Featured Attractions
The governor and party toured the grounds after luncheon and opened the jubilee at the Woman's building, predicting it would be a key attraction. They visited the German village as the event began, highlighting the state's chief executive’s formal opening.
Relics and Antiques Exhibit at Jubilee Grounds
A large collection of historic relics from San Antonio pioneer families is on display in the Jubilee grounds women’s building. The show includes colonial era items, portraits of reform leaders, pre revolution weapons, and the Alamo chapter artifacts. The display emphasizes authentic atmosphere with period furniture, books, and domestic items.
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San Antonio
Jubilee Grounds
Equal Franchise Club
Abdul Baba
Sylvia
Emmeline Pankhurst
Harvey Wiley
Eleanor Brackenridge
Marion Fenwick
Elizabeth Houston
Gus Jones
J. J. Stevens
Betty Thornton
Stella Stevens
Law Office
Gideon Lee
Amherst College
Massachusetts
Albert Steves Sr
Sam Lee
New York State
Co. E
Texas Rangers
Andrew Pickens Calhoun
Harriett Lane
Martin van Buren
White House
Albert Steves
Washington
Chippendale
H. D. Thompson
Charles Scott Venable
L. E. Laurin
H. P. Drought
Janet Siebert
L. B. Clegg
Alamo Mission
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Lone Star State
Republic
Deaf Smith
Santa Anna
Texas
Betty Carnal
Carnal
Henry Newton
Utura
J. A. Shirley
Jack Howard
Girls Portray Camp Life and Industry in Woods Scene
A wooded scene shows a campfire, tepees, and girls practicing various forms of industry, revealing their resourceful activities and communal learning in a rustic outdoor setting.
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Bers
Police Parade Displays 80 Officers In Jubilation
Police Chief Lancaster led 80 department members in uniform through the harvest jubilee parade this morning. Captains Stevens Coy and Christian followed, each with Captain on gold shoulder straps, while Sergeants Fitch and Beck headed the mounted platoon on foot.
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Lancaster
Stevens
Coy
Christian
Fitch
Beck
Jubilee Day Parade Keeps City Hall Closed
On Jubilee opening day Mayor A H Jones attends official exercises leaving city hall closed except police. City offices normally on half holiday Saturday shut except police. Clerk Fred Fries and Secretary Stickney also closed. Mayor attended morning duties then joined parade around 10 o clock.
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A. H. Jones
Police
Fred Fries
Stickney
Record Sunday rush hits San Antonio rail depots
Several railroads report morning trains into San Antonio exceeded all seasonal records. At the Southern Pacific depot crowds filled the waiting room as the first trains arrived, with similar scenes at the Santa Fe and Illinois Central depots.
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San Antonio
Southern Pacific
Sap
Riverside Restaurant Ad Promotes 25 Cent Dinners
A vintage notice advertises 25 cent Sunday and tomorrow meals at the Riverside Restaurant offering barbecue pig with apple sauce for dinner and chicken and dumplings for supper.
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Riverside
Riverside Restaurant
Coon Reports Dallas Democratic Meeting Activity
Robert P. Coon, a member of the Democratic State Executive Committee from the Fourteenth district, returned from Dallas where he attended a committee meeting. He praised Walter Collins, the state chairman, for his system to rally volunteers and boost campaign fundraising nationwide. Plans from the Dallas gathering were discussed with further announcements to follow.
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Robert P. Coon
Dallas
Walter Collins
Coon
Collins
Texas
McCormick Comes Home After Prisoner Release
Arthur McCormick returned to El Paso and left for San Antonio after rebels freed him in a roughly week long captivity. He paid a $5000 ransom and was given a horse to travel to Hachita. Orozco Sr. was acquitted in a conspiracy to export arms case but remains held on a Mexican consul complaint.
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EL Paso
Tex
Arthur McCormick
San Antonio
Hachita
Pascual Orozco Sr
United States
Mexico
Visitor From Austin Visits Daughter in City
Mrs. IF. Keylich of Austin is in the city visiting her daughter Mrs. Louis De Nette of 417 San Pedro avenue. Mrs. Kevlich will spend several days here.
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Austin
IF. Keylich
City
Louis de Nette
San Pedro Avenue
Kevlich
Riverside Restaurant Serves 25¢ Turkey Wings at Supper Tonight
Patrons at the Riverside Restaurant can buy turkey wings for 25 cents tonight as a 250 town event includes a special supper. Jadarren reportedly pried a small trout during the scene, drawing attention to the story in local coverage.
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Jadarren
Riverside
Wildon urges tariff reforms in Pittsburg speech
Wildon argues against Taft's tariff policy and warns that delaying reform risks panic under a booming economy. He cites the need for prudent, moderate changes to unleash free enterprise and avoid national stagnation.
Wilson Seeks Needle and Thread On Campaign Trip
Governor Woodrow Wilson, aboard his special car at Princeton Junction, threaded a needle to sew a button on his coat. He has long handled his own clothing and went alone to Princeton to fetch a suit for tonight’s meetings in New York while Mrs. Wilson was away.
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Wilson
Princeton Junction
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
New York
Fried Small Trout Supper Special
Local cafe advertises tonight's supper featuring fried small trout for 25 cents per item. Limited quantities available. Regular menu returns after dinner service.
Local fruit seller fined for selling unwholesome peaches
Judge Buckley in the police court upheld a $10 fine for George Sgitovich charged with selling unwholesome fruit to peddlers Morris Smith and Charles Jacobs. Theo Anderson, city fruit inspector, filed the affidavit alleging fourteen crates of peaches were decayed and unfit for consumption. Smith was fined $5 for selling unwholesome fruit. The defendant gave notice of appeal.
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Commission
Buckley
George Sgitovich
Theo Anderson
Morris Smith
Charles Jacobs
Sgitovich
Davis named receiver for Hust and Brundage real estate firm
Frank C. Davis was appointed receiver in a suit styled Harry Hust vs S P Brundage filed in blank in the Forty-fifth district. Davis notified creditors to file accounts and began an inventory, asserting assets ample to cover claims though totals are not yet compiled.
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Frank C. Davis
Hust and Brundage
Harry Hust
S. P. Brundage
Forty
Judge
Davis
Visitors Register at San Antonio Hotels
A long list of travelers staying at the city’s hotels includes H H Stephenson of Victoria at the St Anthony J C Moore of Aransas Pass at the Gunter and T C Oldham of Denver with Lee Smith guests at the Bowie. Irvin Kibbe of Victoria arrives at the Menger among others from Gonzales Chicago Dallas Houston and New Orleans visiting landmarks and attending events.
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H. H. Stephenson
Victoria
Tex
St. Anthony
J. C. Moore
Aransas Pass
Gunter
T. C. Oldham
Lee Smith
Denver
San Antonio
Bowie
J. F. McBride
Oklahoma City
Bexar
Irvin Kibbe
Menger
G. N. Lipscomb
Gonzales
Crockett
Tyler
D. F. Staples
W. Dustin
Earl Weaver
Edna
Savoy
G. O. Newman
Corpus Christi
BE. J. Humphreys
Dallas
Bocié
R. O. Perkins
Schulenburg
R. 8
Dilworth
D. G. Tomlinson
Houston
Oo. M. Busby
Laredo
Cc. W. Roberts
Hondo
Cc. Bell
Warren Henderson
Boston
W. D. Kincaid
Uvalde
R. P. Thomas
Child
Honda
John B. Bachine
New Orleans
R. H. Burgess
From $300000 to $2800000 Trust Fund Growth of a Standard Oil Beneficiary
A New York report details how a trust fund of under 300000 in 1870 grew over twenty years to 28 million held for Jabez A. Bostwick, one of the original Standard Oilmen. The principal has been invested and reinvested by trustees in Standard Oil securities since 1890.
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New York
Jabez A. Bostwick
Standard
Typhoon Destroys Philippine Islands Causing Widespread Damage
A powerful typhoon on October 16 caused an estimated 25 million dollars in damage across Surigao Tacloban Leyte Cebu Negros Panay and damaged five small coastwise steamers and many sailing vessels. U S Navy and Army relief efforts include ships doctors tents and financial aid with no confirmed American casualties and unknown native deaths.
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Manila
Philippines
Surigao
Tacliban
Leyte
Bohol
Cebu
Negros
Panay
Army
Navy
R. F. Nicholson
United States Asiatic Fleet
Cincinnati
Harry N. Bandholtz
Philippine Constabulary
Army officers endure second day of grueling Fort Meyer ride
Washington Oct 19 tired and stiff after more than six hours in the saddle thirty three high officers of the army rose from blankets at Fort Meyer Virginia to begin the second day of their annual test ride under Gen William Crozier president of the war college. Yesterday they covered more than sixty miles in the rain and wind and today faced a longer jaunt with brooding skies above.
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Washington
Fort Meyer
William Cc.crozier
The
War College
Burglars Loot Maxey Home in Houston Dinner Party
Burglars entered the Houston home of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Maxey during a dinner party and stole jewelry and other items valued at $800. The theft occurred while guests were dining upstairs and the thief moved on the lower floor.
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Houston
Tex
John W. Maxey
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