Governor Colquitt Returns From Panama Trip
Governor O B Colquitt returned to Austin after a one month absence. He toured the Isthmus of Panama and Cuba, inspected the canal locks at Panama, met Colonel Goethals, and was warmly received by officials. He planned a visit to Bates next week.
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Austin
Tex
O. B.colquitt
Austin Yester
Ama
Repub
Panama
Goethals
Panama Republic
Culebra
Texas
Mama
Cuba
Island
Eins
Ayanas
Colquitt
Mary
Coluitt
W. E. Fitzgerald
Bates
Balboa Tribute Parades through San Francisco Harbor Festivities
On October 23, San Francisco staged a Balboa tribute with impersonators and a parade. A Balboa festival featured a faux expedition and a gate landing on the Farragut, escorted by 5000 marching soldiers and naval regiments in ceremonial display.
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San Francisco
Cal
Visco Nunez de Balboa
Darien
Pacific Ocean
Festival Escort Through City as Nation Celebrates
Contingent units of the state national guard and the naval militia escort through gaily bedecked streets to Union Square where the festival queen opens the event. Warships lie at anchor in the harbor including the Charleston St Louis South Dakota Pittsburg Yorktown and Buffalo. Chinatown gleams with festive decorations financed by the Chinese six companies.
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State National Guard
Naval Miliia
Union Square
Charleston
St. Louis
South Dakota
Pittsburg
Yorktown
Buffalo
Chinatown
Army officers, Harris and Allen change stations at San Antonio posts
Lieutenant Halbert P. Harris of the Medical corps arrives at Fort Sam Houston from Rio Grande and is confined in the post hospital with illness. Lieutenant T De La Mesa Allen of the Fourteenth cavalry, noted for his role in capturing smugglers, passes through San Antonio en route to Eagle Pass. Lieutenant-Colonel Bently Nott, recently detailed as military attache in Paris, will be relieved about November 1 and return to Fort Sam Houston. Major Spencer Cosby will assume the attache post. Major Frederick E. Johnston, linked to Rio de Janeiro, is the offered successor.
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Halbert P. Harris
Fort Sam Houston
Rio Grande
T. de la Mesa Allen
Fourteenth Cavalry
Pearsall
San Antonio
Eagle Pass
Bently Nott
Third Field Artillery
Paris
France
War Department
Spencer Cosby
Corps of Engineers
Washington
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Frederick E. Johnston
Coast Artillery Corps
Fort Hancock
N. J
Original Surveys Upheld in Texas Court Case
The Court of Civil Appeals ruled that state survey re readings from 1887 act are not binding and conclusive. Original surveys remain valid in State of Texas vs. C. W. Post.
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Austin
Tex
Court of Civil Appeals
State of Texas
C. W. Post
City to Aid Race Arrangements in San Antonio
A city committee from the Chamber of Commerce met Mayor Brown to request aid for an auto race meeting. The city would provide machinery to prepare the track if legally permissible and may authorize music funding during the three days. The engineer was told to assist within these limits.
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San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
R. T. Pruitt
J. M. Vance
Brown
Ruitt
Mr. Vance
Mills in the Race Corsicana Man Seeks Texas Governor
Charles H. Mills of Corsicana announced his candidacy for governor stating he mirrors Woodrow Wilson’s Texas aims. He criticizes prolonged prohibition focus and pledges to address the penitentiary system education good roads and eleemosynary institutions with businesslike economical governance.
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Corsicana
Tex
Charles H. Mills
Texas
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Quote on debt repayment and credit from Boston Transcript
A dialogue notes whether an uncle paying debts would re establish credit. The speaker suggests cash given directly would have preserved credit, challenging the kindness of the uncle’s action as a means to restore financial standing.
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Boston Transcript
Railways Lose Share to Cars and City Trams
Motor omnibuses and tramways and the rise of automobile use are reducing railway receipts in Britain. The shift toward road transport is affecting passenger and freight earnings as urban mobility expands.
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British Railways
Four Years With Postum From Cotton Land Letter
A woman from the cotton belt describes four years of using Postum instead of coffee. She notes distressing digestive and nervous symptoms from coffee and credits Postum with relief and improved health.
Washington dispatch reports growing unrest in Mexican border garrisons
A Monterey dated letter cites that Constitutionalists are near and expect fighting within 48 hours. Deserters claim a revolt in Piedras Negras with three officers shot and soldiers disarmed, though confirmation remains uncertain. Americans in Piedras Negras note unusual troop activity.
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Monterey
Piedras Negras
Outrages in Durango Reported by Refugees Arriving in San Diego
Refugees aboard the Buford described alleged outrages in Durango and by Carranza forces. They spoke of killings, robberies, and seizures including an American couple. many rich residents looted, and several Americans stripped of belongings. others fled with little more than clothing.
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San Diego
Cal
Durango
MexXico
Red Cross
Buford
Gulf of California
Mary Towelston
Carrizo
N. M
Carranza
Manzanillo
W. I. Dawson
Guaymas
Aid to foreigners held by Villa at Torreon
The American State Department extends protection to Germans French English and Spaniards held by General Villa at Torreon. Consular reports say Villa should allow departure or guarantee protection if they stay. Spain informs it has no means to contact Torreon residents.
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Mexico City
State Department
Villa
Torreon
Saltillo Villa
Senor Cologan Y Cologan
Modeno
Yorreon
Carden Defends Mexico Policy On Credentials
Sir Lionel Carden, British minister in Mexico City, says the dissolution of Congress by Huerta was an internal matter and should not affect his credential presentation. He declines to comment on intervention and warns U S misreads of Mexican conditions risk escalation, urging education of the people and accepting a potentially long crisis.
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Mexico City
Congress
Huerta
Mexico
Lionel Carden
United States
Diaz Lands at Vera Cruz Amid Boisterous Reception
General Felix Diaz arrived in Vera Cruz aboard the Corcovado at 11 this morning to a crowd of several hundred workers on the quay. He was cheered as he stepped ashore and proceeded ashore without hindrance.
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Vera Cruz
Mex
Felix Diaz
Corcovado
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Niece of Alamo hero endorses Plant Juice in Texas
Mrs. M. Bowie Burns, niece of General James Bowie, praises Plant Juice after recovery from nervous trouble and stomach disorders following a fall. She reports restored health, improved sleep, and no pains, endorsing the remedy and noting it is sold at Fischer's Drug Store.
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M. Bowie Burns
James Bowie
Texas
Beal Avenue
Dallas
Fischer’s Drug Store
Diaz Clings to Candidacy Despite Huerta Challenge
An agent of the Mexican government pressed General Diaz to abandon his voyage and return to Tampico while he remained aboard the Corcovado. Diaz refused and stated he would not withdraw from the presidential race.
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Huerta
General Diaz
Corcovado
Tampico
France orders cruiser Conde to Mexican coast
Paris reports the armored cruiser Conde is to proceed to the Mexican coast to protect French interests. Tokyo says no Japanese warship will be sent to Mexico. Brest notes Conde will load ammunition and coal and join the Huerta campaign, with Carranza denying secession rumors.
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Paris
Conde
Mexican
Tokio
Japanese Foreign Office
Mexico
Brest
France
Carranza Campaign Focus Not On Secession
Douglas Arizona October 22 report states that secession of northern states from the Republic of Mexico is not the goal of Governor Venustiano Carranza leader of the border revolutionary movement. The dispatch notes Carranza emphasizes other aims in his campaign.
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Huerta
Carranza
Revolutionary Movement
Douglas, Ariz
Republic of Mexico
Venustiano Carranza
Border Revolutionary Movement
Treasury eases export rules for saddles and feed to Mexico
The Treasury Department informed customs officers that exporting riding saddles, stirrups, girths, hay and other horse supplies to Mexico may be allowed without violating the 1912 neutrality program. The guidance follows Attorney General McReynolds’ ruling on items intended for Mexico.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Mexico
McReynolds
Japan War Attache Under U.S. Protection During Mexico Visit
The Japanese military attaché in Washington travels to Mexico to assess the situation for Tokyo and will be under U.S. military protection. He carries a letter from General Wood to the American attaché and will reach Mexico City soon, signaling Japan’s cautious stance amid the Mexican conflict.
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U. S
Washington, D. C
Washington
Mexico
United States
Japan
Wood
Mexico City
Constitutionalist Troops Reach San Fernando South of Matamoros
One thousand soldiers under Colonels Santos Coy and Sanchez Davilla reached San Fernando about 90 miles south of Matamoros as fighting continued in the Mexican Conflict. The advance signals growing momentum for Constitutionalist forces in the region near the Gulf coast.
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Matamoros
Mex
Santos Coy
Sanchez Davilla
San Fernando
Troops From Torreon Near Matamoros Route
Telegraph reports say forces from Torreon, who failed to sieze that city earlier, head toward Matamoros for fresh mounts and supplies. They are due within three days, en route to headquarters.
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Matamoros
Torreon
Villa
Rumor of Torreon Recapture Circulates in Mexican Capital
Persistent chatter at Mexican government HQs in Laredo reports Torreon may be retaken by Federal troops, but verification is lacking. No definite details on yesterday’s fighting near Monterey. All Federal troops have departed for Monterey. Popularity quip ends with a Washington Crand remark about restaurant service.
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Laredo
Tex
Torreon
Monterey
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