Diaz Officers Executed as Trial Edge Nears Verdict
Vera Cruz report details that two Diaz officers Major Zarate and Major Cuesta were executed after a court martial. Diaz faces possible death sentence with public sentiment strong against him and other officials allied with his revolt. Troop unrest continues as Diaz loyalists are arrested and military actions intensify across Veracruz.
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Vera Cruz
Sumary
Major Zante
Major Cuesta
Diaz
Fernando Zarate
Alian Villas
F Diaz
Howev
Beltran accused as betrayer in Diaz defection tale
Juan Salazar, a Diaz sympathizer, says Beltran betrayed Felix Diaz during the Vera Cruz uprising. Fernandez accuses Beltran of promising support and then turning against Diaz, while implying San Antonio officials had no confirmed reports Straw sided with Diaz.
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New Orleans
Felix Diaz
Vera Uz
Juan Saloandez
Orzco
Chihuahua
San Antonio
Beltran
Fedral
Fernandez
Diaz
Hould
Iles
Straw
Rumors Of Madero Assassination Circulate In Mexico City
Unconfirmed reports circulated in San Antonio claiming President Francisco I Madero ordered the execution of General Felix Diaz and that Diaz was shot this morning during an anti government demonstration in Mexico City. The rumors stated two shots were fired at Madero after he signed the death warrant last night.
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Felix Diaz
Diaz
Mexo
Jar
Azueta
Federal Army
Beltran
Vera Cruz
Lagos Chasero
Jalapa
Tapia
Aguilar
Puebla
Francisco I. Macro
Erning
Head
Maderouring
Exico
Exicans
San Annio
General Diaz
Weather: San Antonio and vicinity fair for tonight and Saturday
The forecast calls for fair skies in San Antonio and surrounding areas tonight and Saturday with little change in temperatures. wijzen
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San Antonio
Weather snapshot for travelers across U S cities
The report lists current temperatures and conditions in multiple cities including Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston and Washington. Winds vary from northwest to southeast with Saturday forecasts of fair cooler or rain in several locations and record lows noted for the past 24 hours.
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Perretliue
Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Wood urges increase of national defense in the U S
Major General Wood, chief of staff of the United States army, warned that war is not over and arbitration cannot secure peace. He urged increasing the national guard in Southern California and stressed readiness with trained men and firearms to prevent invasion despite strong coast defenses.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Wood
United States Army
California
United States
Lumber executive arrested after fatal auto crash in Louisville
J. L. Bullock, president of Bullock Lumber, was arrested on murder charges after his automobile struck and killed 76 year old Mrs. Ida Biggs in Louisville. He posted a $10,000 bond claiming he drove slowly and she ran in front of the car.
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Louisville
J. L. Bullock
Bullock Lumber Company
Ida Biggs
Bullock
Hundreds Die as Bayonets Clash for River Banks
Dispatches from Adrianople describe desperate hand to hand fighting between Bulgarians and Turks around that city with heavy losses on both sides. Turkish commanders reinforce lines near Adrianople and Kumanuvo as Bulgarians are driven back and prisoners are taken.
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Constantinople
Adrianople
Tundja
Maras
Kirk-Kilisseh
Lule Burgas
Abdullah Pasha
Saloniki
Zekki Pasha
Uskup
Texas Ginners Set Record With Higher Output
Washington October 25. Census Bureau reports show cotton ginned by October 18 totaled 6,838,841 bales, down 819,780 from last year’s peak. Texas led with 3,214,222 bales, surpassing prior records by over 500,000. World cotton production for 1911 estimated at 22,297,000 bales, consumption at 20,277,000, with 140,954,000 active spindles.
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Washington, D. C
Census Bureau
Mississippi
Texas
Wilson to Resume Campaign in Philadelphia Monday
Governor Woodrow Wilson plans to resume his speaking tour in Philadelphia next Monday after the Roosevelt assassination attempt paused his campaign. He notes Colonel Roosevelt's recovery appears certain and is arranging future dates. Wilson recalls his 10 year-old Princeton inauguration as he signs diplomas for graduates and Miss Jessie Wilson watches.
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Princeton
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Wilson
Princeton University
New Jersey
Rail rate hikes suspended by Interstate Commerce Commission
The ICC suspended proposed railroad charge increases today. Western lines may raise about 30 percent on excelsior shipments from St. Paul Minnesota to Kansas City Missouri and other western and southwestern destinations, effective February 15. General increases on cypress lumber lathes and shingles by Southern Pacific and Atlantic steamship lines from Gulf Coast points to Albany New York and other northeastern destinations are held until April 30.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western Lines
St. Paul
Requisition Sought in Wier Dress Theft Case
Houston reports indicate amicable settlement has failed in the case of Mrs Lieut Joseph L Wier held on dress theft charges. District Attorney McNally from Sheridan says a Wyoming governor requisition is en route to Texas for her transfer and a hearing before Governor Col quitt is requested by Mrs Wier’s attorneys.
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Houston
Tex
Joseph L. Wier
Cecil
Fort McKenzie
McNally
Sheridan
Wyo
Wier
McGregor Murder Case Continued to April Term
Special to the Light reports Corpus Christi October 25. John McGregor charged with murder in Linton district court. On state motion the case was continued until the April term. McGregor stands accused of killing Tom Canta in Corpus Christi on December 24 1910.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
John McGregor
Linton
McGregor
Tomcanta
John H. Owen Killed By Street Car In Omaha
John H. Owen, chief operator of Western Union Telegraph for 20 years, aged 50, was fatally struck by a reversing street car near his home in Omaha Nebraska. He had just alighted when the car backing up in the opposite direction struck him.
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Omaha
Neb
John H. Owen
Western Union Telegraph Company
Owen
Houston Man Killed by Auto
Police in Houston seek the driver of a hit and run that fatally struck Tim OFlanigan in the business district last night. Several vehicles were nearby but the license number could not be determined.
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Houston
Auto
Tex
Tim O'’Flanigan
Financier James Brady Donates Half Million to Johns Hopkins
Jas. B. Brady of New York, financier and horseman, a recent Johns Hopkins patient, presents the hospital with half a million dollars to support its work and expand activities.
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Baltimore
Jas. B. Brady
New York
Johns Hopkins Hospital
23000 Bales Cotton Ginned to Date at Lockhart
Lockhart Texas reports about 23 000 bales of cotton have been ginned to date as of October 25. The tally reflects ongoing harvest activity in the area with farmers awaiting further picking and processing.
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Lockhart
Tex
Becker found guilty of first degree murder in Rosenthal case
New York October 25 twelve jurors convict Police Lieutenant Charles Becker of first degree murder in the Rosenthal killing. Justice Goff will set an electric chair date October 30 as McIntyre moves to appeal and seek a stay. Becker’s wife fainted. informers at the West Side jail await the outcome as Becker vows to fight the verdict.
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New York
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Supreme Court
Goff
John F. McIntyre
Court of Appeals
Becker
Justice Goff
Criminal Court
Bronx
West Side
Jack Rose
Sam Schepps
Bridgie
Webber
Harry Wallon
Schepps
Whitman
New York Police Department
Rosenthal
Philip Davidson
Jack Zelig
East Side
Davidson
Want Ads Open Tomorrow for Ten Day Run in The Lient
Advertisers are urged to begin want ads tomorrow or Sunday in The Lient for a ten day stretch covering two Sundays. The rate is one half cent per word per insertion with refunds on unused slots. Ads accepted by phone. reference line 176.
Good Roads Day Parade and Congress in San Antonio
A long auto procession through the business district opened Good Roads Day in San Antonio with a barbecue lunch and a central congress at 2 p m. Highway league officers and members from nine groups including San Antonio Corpus Christi and Karnes County leagues gathered to discuss road improvements and future activity. J W Warren of Bexar County opened with a welcome addressed by leaders from all groups.
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Good Roads Congress
Texas
Jubilee Association
State Highway Association
San Antonio
San Antonio-Corpus Christi
San Antonio-Port O'Connor
San Antonio-Laredo
San Antonio-Denver
Bexar County Highway League
Havana Riot Endangers City as Guns Fire Freely
In Havana a violent outbreak erupts with hundreds of shots fired in the heart of the city. Combatants clash amid heavy gunfire raising alarms as authorities struggle to restore order.
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Island City
Rally Turns Violent After Meeting of Zayas Adherents
In Havana late October a political rally for Alfred Zayas ended in gunfire as conservatives and followers clashed. Police charged the crowd, many were wounded and several died, reinforcements arrived, and authorities raided for weapons as unrest spread.
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Havana
Alfred
Esi
Balloon breaks away at Cumberland Fairgrounds
James W. Smith, a Fayetteville farmer, attempted to ascend in a large balloon during a fair, but the balloon broke from its moorings and rose to about three miles across. He became suspended, then swung into the basket and landed with scratches after a dramatic descent at the Cumberland fairgrounds.
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Fayetteville
Apal
Cumberland
James W. Smith
Smith
Santa Fe shops damaged in Longview fire wrecks locomotives
Santa Fe roundhouse and shop in Longview Texas suffered heavy damage in a morning fire. Four locomotives were badly aged and two others slightly damaged as fire engulfed the pits and staging area. One freight and two passenger engines were driven from the shops, with extensive damage estimated at about 000. Rebuilding planned promptly.
President Buds Vacation Ended in Poland Springs
President Buds vacation ends in Poland Springs Maine as Taft era header concludes. Plans for Camtareee Sprit m tomorrow include Taft speaking about proceeding to Washington.
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Poland Springs
Taft
Washington
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