Violence and Amnesty Mark Mexican Rebel Actions
Zapatistas raid Oaxaca seize and burn Carlos Mendez at San Miguel Ahuehuetalin. Rebels led by Eufemio Zapata fight defenders, with amnesty offered to 145 Zalgadistas in Guerrero. Government to investigate Ojinaga fall as 800 federals reach Cananea. Ajuna camp garrison of 20 soldiers massacre by 200 rebels.
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Mexico City
Zapatistas
San Miguel Ahuehuetalin
Oaxaca
Carlos Mendez
Eufemio Zapata
Emiliano
Centeno
Puebla
Covadonga
Silacaycapam
Guerrero
Ojinaga
Jose de la Cruz Sanchez
Laséurain
Foreign Office
Cananex
Cowboys Mobilize as U S Interests in Sonora Threatened
An organized group of cowboys prepared to move at a moment’s notice into Sonora to protect American interests amid reports of Orozco rebels threatening mining camps. Douglas, Arizona dispatches describe 120 rifles and 60 000 rounds shipped here for the mission and secret meetings among the cowboys.
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Douglas
Ariz
Sonora
Orozco
Rxports
Mexican Rebels Increase Patrols Along Texas Big Bend
Washington dispatch notes large numbers of Mexican rebels near Ojinaga prompt a rush to augment American patrols from Fort Clark. Salazar's force of about 1000 men is active near the Caputan mountains, with further rebel camps reported near Juarez and in the Guzman Casas Grandes Ojintos Boca Grande area. Ammunition shipments from El Paso to Douglas aim to support both Mexicans and American employees of Phelps Dodge as rebels threaten rail lines.
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Washington, D. C
Ojinaga
Big Bend
Texas
Fort Clark
Quitman
Salazar
Caputian Mountains
Sabinas Station
Juarez
Guzman
Casas Grandes
Ojintos
Boca Grande
Sonora
Schuyler
Cananea
Nacozari
IL Paso
Tex
el Paso
Douglas
Ariz
Phelps-Dodge Copper Company
Cananea Garrison Strengthened Amid Tense Standstill
Cananea in Sonora reports 400 federal infantry and 100 cavalry arriving, boosting the garrison to over 600 armed men. Train service to Naco resumes as rebels in nearby mountains are expected to press once they grow. A request seeks 500 rifles for American forces.
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Cananea
Sonora
Mex
Naco
Washington
Man-Hunter Asked to Catch Two for Wives
A Springfield Illinois police chief reports a bizarre request from two widows seeking Texas husbands. The writers Mrs E Meorgenson and a friend describe themselves as healthy, honest, near 30, and implore the chief to locate suitable, well-off Texans who will follow the golden rule and provide for a wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Springfield
Texas
Suits Involve Millions Against State Penitentiary
In Austin on September 5 the Attorney General and top aides will defend the penitentiary board in suits involving a million dollars or more. Eminent counsel from Lane Wolters Storey and Kleberg Neethe represent opponents. The state will marshal extensive preparations with First Assistant R E Crawford and C E Mead aiding. Cases are set in Fort Bend and Walker counties with W L Hill of Huntsville to also appear for the board.
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Austin
Tex
James D. Walthall
R. E. Crawford
C. E. Mead
Penitentiary Board
Lane, Wolters & Storey
Houston
Kleberg & Neethe
Galveston
Attorney General's Department
W. L. Hill
Huntsville
Fort Bend
Walker
Clergy Debate Chemical Life Theory Sparks Wide Comment
London reports that Professor Schaefer argues life can arise from chemical action triggering broad discussion. Newspapers compare the idea to Darwin and Huxley and many clergy challenge the view that life has a beginning from elements alone.
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London
Eng
Schaefer
British Association
Charles Darwin
Thomas Huxley
547 Lives Saved At New London Deep Water Convention
Atlantic Deep Water Ways delegates heard Captain W. W. E. Jacobs of the Itasca report last year 992 vessel violations with penalties totaling 851,624 dollars. He said in 1910-11 the revenue cutter service saved 547 lives, rescued 4,150 people, aided 862 distressed vessels valued at 72,999,636 dollars.
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New London
Conn
W. W. E. Jacobs
Itasca
Jacobs
Estrada Returns to Brooklyn After Short Holiday
Gen Juan J Estrada former president of Nicaragua reappeared at his Brooklyn hotel after three days away denying plans to start a return campaign. He said he might travel back to Nicaragua to aid peace restoration efforts.
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New York
Juan, J. Estrada
Nicaragua
Mena
Brooklyn
Bandit shot after he robs New Orleans bound train
A lone bandit on the New York limited of the Louisville and Nashville railroad near Micheaud twelve miles east of New Orleans robbed passengers and mail, and was felled by Engineer Baer with a head blow. He gave the name Howard B. Edwards from Jupiter Florida and was taken to Charity hospital in precarious condition. Edwards, about 30, stood 5 feet 6 inches and weighed 130 pounds. He aided police by giving names of possible accomplices as investigators prepared arrests.
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New Orleans
New York Limited
Louisville & Nashville
Micheaud
Baer
Bay St. Louis
Miss
Charity Hospital
Howard B. Edwards
Jupiter
Fla
Edwards
Cincinnati
Lee Station
Bandit
Engineer Baer
Reynolds
Oklahoma City
Meridian
Marshall
Rabon
Valie
A. E. Simon
Alexandria
San Antonio Unites Behind Board of Health Push
Dr. W B Russ urges all citizens to cooperate with the health board as San Antonio aims to become one of the nation’s cleanest cities. Dr L L Shropshire outlines a plan for a new city hospital offering free care to the poor with county cooperation to follow. Chamber leaders endorse the drive and launch a clean up ward contest to boost sanitation efforts.
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San Antonio
Board of Health
United States
W. B. Russ
Chamber of Commerce
Gunter
L. L. Shropshire
New City
City Hospital
L. J. Hart
Health Board
T. T. Jackson
W. M. Brumby
Citizens’ Auxiliary Committee
Taft Heads to Beverly as Delegates Visit White House
President Taft left Washington bound for Beverly via New York and New London amid a sprained ankle and gout. He greeted delegates to the eighth international congress of applied chemistry in a wheelchair and later spoke briefly in the East Room before a lawn garden party with foreign guests.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
New York
New London
Beverly
White House
Confederate veteran Col. Fontaine dies in Galveston at 68
Col Sidney T Fontaine 68 a Galveston county court judge and Confederate veteran died at his home. He commanded Texas wartime units including the first company raised for the Confederacy and led the Seventh battalion after 1863 Galveston battle. He was born in Houston and survived by his wife four sons and a daughter. Funeral services will be under Camp Magruder UCV of Galveston.
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Galveston
Tex
Sidney T. Fontaine
Texas
Fontaine
Pentaine
Houston
Henry W. Fontaine
Harris County
Republic
Lawrence A. Washington
George Washington
Camp Magruder U. C. V
Wilson Opens New York Campaign With Immigration Talk
Governor Woodrow Wilson told a New York audience at a dollar dinner that he favors liberal immigration policy with stricter entry controls. He urged more ports of entry to guide distribution and prevent labor market distress, and opposed federal commissions to regulate monopolies.
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New York
Woodrow Wilson
New York City
Metropolis
Woodrow Wilson Workingmen's League
National Arts Club
Pines
Wilson
Amateur robber on Missouri Pacific train in Kansas
A masked man boarded a Missouri Pacific passenger train in USAGE CITY Kansas early today and robbed the conductor the ticket auditor and six men in the smoker. He took only $20 and fled into a cornfield after the train stopped at a water tank. The conductor called the robber a rank amateur.
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City
Kan
Missouri Pacific
San Antonio Area Weather Tonight
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for night skies with increasing cloudiness tonight and Friday, with a gradual warmup and light southerly winds. expect possible isolated showers late tonight. Temperature trends show mild overnight lows and rising afternoon highs.
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San Antonio
Vicinity
Home Weather For Tourists Observations At 8 A.M.
Observations at 8 a m report weather across major cities. St Louis 78 clear south wind 6 miles with fair warm conditions and a 76 low. Chicago 78 clear southwest wind 10 miles with rain and warmth and 76 low. St Paul 76 clear 12 mile south wind fair warmer and 24 hour low 76. Kansas City 74 clear 8 mile south wind warm and fair with low 74. New York 66 cloudy 8 mile west wind with possible rain Friday and low 62. Boston 68 clear 6 mile west wind possible rain and low 64. Washington 70 cloudy 4 mile northeast wind rain Friday and low 68.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Oston
Washington
Unfounded claim on AP leased wire in San Antonio
The statement asserting that the AP leased wire into San Antonio 18 was carried in whole or in part by newspapers other than the San Antonio Light is unfounded and without basis in fact.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Matrimonial Society to Reward Texans Who Marry
Fort Worth Texas Sept 5 County Clerk Beavers organizes 500 eligible men into a matrimonial society. Each man who marries receives 500 dollars. The first member hails from Putnam and paid a dollar fee the club requires a married member to furnish a substitute, and a member must stay a year to claim the bonus.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
Beavers
Tarrant County
Putnam
Illinois
Walthall to Probe Electrical Trust in Dallas
Attorney General James D. Walthall plans to travel to Dallas within days to begin an investigation into the alleged electrical trust. He will conduct the inquiry personally without a special counsel, aiming for an active public probe into companies headquartered there.
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Austin
Tex
James D. Walthall
Dallas
Texas
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
Western Union and Postal Telegraph Companies
Stone and Webster Texas
Walthall
Preparatory class welcomes 57 year old student
Keuka College in Sept 5 notes Charlotte Swartz among entering prep pupils. At 57 she is nearly 40 years older than her peers. She explains years of desire to enroll were blocked by funds and hazing fears, but she now plans to finish the course.
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Pennyan
Keuka College
Charlotte Swartz
Dr Jackson declines board of health appointment
Dr T T Jackson, named to the city board of health by Mayor Jones, writes he cannot serve. He cites his role as surgeon for the Southern Pacific Railroad and holding passes over the railroad as conflicting with anti pass laws. He says his resignation avoids potential administration embarrassment.
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Jones
T. T. Jackson
Board of Health
Jackson
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Dr. Jackson
British battleship to be laid down at Portsmouth in November
The British admiralty plans the most powerful battleship yet, to be built at Portsmouth in November. It will measure about 700 feet, displace 30,000 tons, and reach 29 knots with turbine engines. Reported armament includes 14 inch guns, a first for the British navy.
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Portsmouth
Eng
Admiralty
Couple Hid In Woods Near Liverpool Charged With Murder
John Coburn 21 and Mrs. Mary Burrows 35 hid for two days and a night about ten miles north of Liverpool Ohio before being arrested. They face charges in the murder of Richard Burrows, the woman's husband, a wealthy contractor killed Monday night. His body with a bullet through the heart was found the next day after his disappearance prompted a search.
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Liverpool
Ohio
Here
John Coburn
Mary Burrows
Richard Burrows
Burrows
Flis
Coburn
Room Furnished or Unfurnished For Rent Ad Interest
Many light readers seek room options as two large unfurnished rooms with modern bath and gal leries. Old phone 6436. Advertiser notes 50 inquiries and plans a ten day run with half a cent per word. Telephone ads and payment terms offered. Both phones 176.
City Paving Plan Lets Residents Fund Two Thirds
San Antonio authorities announce a new street paving policy allowing residents on any street to raise two thirds of the cost and have the city pay the remaining one third. Mayor A H Jones says work could start within weeks on Main Avenue and cites plans to back permanent pavement through district bonds and local taxes. The approach mirrors successful programs in Dallas and El Paso, with the city guaranteeing bonds while residents tax themselves for interest and sinking funds. The administration aims to top Commerce Street with a $23 000 appropriation and to advance pavement across multiple streets as applications come in.
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San Antonio
A. H. Jones
Main Avenue
Commerce Street
Dallas
el Paso
Uvalde Asphalt Considered for San Antonio Streets
San Antonio officials discuss laying Uvalde natural asphalt on semibusiness and residence streets at costs under $1 per yard. Twenty carloads are in town while J. B. Smythe offers material for trials to test larger contracts. Mayor A H Jones and City Engineer A Pan coast head the talks with F O Brown invited. a price reduction plan to Austin is explored.
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San Antonio
A. H. Jones
Aaron Pancoast
J. B. Smythe
Uvalde
Houston
Commerce
Alamo
Main
Smythe
Pancoast
F. O. Brown
Austin
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Madero
Guanajuato
Til
Attorney General
England
Revenue Cutter Service
Estrada
New Board of Health
Capital
Confederacy
Miia Wou
Matrimonial Society
Young Texans
Walthall 10
Britain
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