Scottish Rite Masons Meet to Plan New Lodge in City
Inspector General Sam P. Cochran convened Scottish Rite Masons at the Crockett hotel to organize a Lodge of Perfection planned for September 19. Nat Washer presided, W. A. McDuffee named permanent secretary. committees on finance and equipment were appointed.
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Texas
Sam PA
Cochran
Crockett Hotel
Nat Washer
Scottish Rite Club
W. A. McDuffee
John H. Bolton
Sam P. Cochran
The
Rite
Preliminary work incident to the session next week
A preliminary work incident is noted in connection with the session slated for next week. The report references preparations and potential delays linked to ongoing proceedings and scheduling adjustments.
Republicans to Meet State Committee in San Antonio
C. K. McDowell, Del Rio state chairman, called a meeting of the state executive committee for September 20 in San Antonio at the Gunter hotel. The agenda remains unclear but general campaign plans are expected to be discussed as Republicans vow a vigorous effort to minimize Progressive Party votes.
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C. K. McDowell
del Rio
Republican Party
San Antonio
Gunter Hotel
Progressive Party
One Couple to Wed Despite Friday the Thirteenth
Juan Vasquez and Maria McCumber were issued a marriage license by Alex Coy, deputy county clerk, despite Friday the thirteenth. They said they were not frightened and expected no more licenses issued on such a date.
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Dan Cupid
Juan Vasquez
Maria McCumber
Alex Coy
Mr. Coy
Rebels retreat after threats near town pack
Rebels threatening to attack the town disappeared southward early today. No battle occurred as shots were fired at federal out posts during the night. US army officers warned rebels not to fire into American territory, prompting the retreat. Americans fear reprisals against towns in Sonora housing Americans.
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United States Army
Sonora
Troops May Intervene If Fire Reaches Douglas
American troops may enter Agua Prieta fighting to shield Douglas Arizona from cross border fire. General staff says commanders have orders to prevent killings of Americans and may act under broad contingency instructions pending further guidance from Major General Wood.
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Washington, D. C
Agua Prieta
Douglas
Ariz
General Staff of
Army
Madero
Wood
Rojas defies United States over Agua Prieta clash
Antonio Rojas in command of rebels near Agua Prieta angrily replies to a US war department warning. He says Americans must suffer consequences if they insist on aiding federals and adds We are not going to look where we shoot, recognizing belligerency.
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Douglas
Ariz
Antonio Rojas
Agua Prieta
United States
War Department
Rojas
May attack C. P. Diaz new rebel movement reported
In Mexico City on September 13 a consular agent reports the emergence of new rebel bands led by Emilio Vasquez Gomez in Coahuila. They are marching on the border town of Coahuila opposite Diaz.
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Mexico City
Emilio Vasquez Gomez
Coahuila
Co. P. Diaz
Rebel Bands Move Toward Torreon From Laguna District
Consular reports from Eagle Pass Texas note a new rebel movement largely formed by bands from Laguna near Torreon. Rebels have passed Las Vicas and Muzquiz 100 miles southwest and recruit as they advance. They expect aid from Mexicans in Del Rio. C. P. Diaz reports 250 federal troops stationed there.
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Eagle Pass
Texas
Laguna
Torreon
C. P. Diaz
Las Vicas
Muzquiz
del Rio Texas
Rebels Raid Texas Ranch For Nine Horses Stolen
Rebels crossed the border four miles east of Ysleta Texas and seized nine horses from the Burt Orendorff ranch. United States troops on border patrol pursued the raiders but failed to overtake them.
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el, Paso
Tex
International
Ysleta
Texas
Burt Orendorff
United States
Mormon Colony Raided by Rebels in Sonora
Meagre details reach El Paso of 600 rebels looting Colonia Morelos, an American Mormon settlement south of Agua Prieta in Sonora. Salazar and Alanis led the raid as they broke into houses and looted the store of all supplies, taking some prisoners.
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EL Paso
Tex
Colonia Morelos
Agua Priesta
Sonora
Salazar
Alanis
Rebels Capture Ojinaga After Bloodied Attack
In Marfa Texas on September 13, Ojinaga was taken late Wednesday night. The defending garrison under Gen Sanchez fought hard but ran out of ammunition and surrendered. Three federals were killed and seven wounded, ten rebels killed with many wounded, including Pancho Sanchez nephew of Gen Jose La Cruz Sanchez. About 300 rebels took part in the assault.
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Marfa
Tex
Ojinaga
Sanchez
Pancho Sanchez
Jose la Cruz Sanchez
Real estate transfers show multiple 1912 property sales
A sequence of real estate transfers lists buyers and sellers such as G and Lorraine Smith to Louis J. Wefingard and Adolph Hernandez, and Realty Investment Co. to D N Chadwick, with properties in new city blocks and subdivisions in 1912, amounts ranging from 200 to 5000 dollars. includes mentions of LaSalle county land and Camada Place developments.
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G. and
Lorraine Smith
Louis J. Wefingard
Adolph
Realty Investment Co
R. H. Wester
D. N. Chadwick
New City Block
Camada Place
Max and
Emilie Zimmermann
Augusta Schmitarmann
Refugio Street
Mabel and
E. W. Mills
Yale_ Hicks
LaSalle County
Stribling Street
Emilie Hertzberg
William Cocke
J. H. Kirkpatrick
P. A. Hoffman
San Fernando
Los Angeles Heights Improvement Co
W. C. Floyd
G. F. Blesse Ant O. W. Cliett
Ella
Cowboy Leads Filibusters To Nacozari Crossing
Edward S. O'Reilly known as Tex reportedly left Douglas Arizona at the head of cowboys aiming for Mexico and the town of Nacozari as rebels threaten American safety. A former San Antonian he fought with Madero against Diaz and once rode from San Antonio to Washington bearing a message to President Taft.
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Edward S. O'Reilly
Tex
Douglas
Arizona
Mexico
Nacozari
O'Reilly
Madero
Diaz
San Antonio
Washington
Taft
Property transfers in Laurel Heights and city blocks
Crawford sells lots 1 2 3 block 7 Laurel Heights for 330 dollars to Lee Hamnon. Frank Kimmer sells lots 5 and 6 block 2 city block 1661 for 1 dollar to Frank Lightfoot. W H Jennings transfers lot 17 block 4 Arlington street to Lee Hamnon for 110 dollars.
Racial Composition Shifts in South Africa Union
A dispatch notes natives remain more numerous than Europeans in the union of South Africa, though their share is shrinking quickly as demographic trends unfold.
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Union of South Africa
Building Permits Filed For Local Dwellings
L Hirschfeld applies for a two story frame dwelling on East Evergreen street at a 3600 dollar cost. W A Hadden seeks to rebuild a dwelling on Atlanta avenue for 1450 dollars. Albert Steves Jr. requests an addition on Crofton avenue valued at 600 dollars.
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L. Hirschfeld
Evergreen Street
W. A. Hadden
Atlanta Avenue
Albert Steves Jr
Crofton Avenue
Remarkable Dallas Man Credits Plant Juice Cure
A Dallas salesman, J. F. Carter of 723 North Pearl, says Plant Juice cured his chronic stomach and kidney troubles after four years of illness. He claims renewed strength, restored energy, and permanent recovery, urging others to try the herb juice tonic sold at Fischer's.
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Were
J. F. Carter
North Pearl
Dallas
Connolly Manufacturing Company
New York
United States
Fischer's
Funeral of Judge A W Terrell Draws Thousands in Austin
Thousands gathered at the state cemetery on a knoll near Albert Sidney Johnston’s grave for the funeral of Judge A W Terrell. The service at First Presbyterian was simple yet impressive with attendees from across Texas. Col Khoren W Brackenridge Hamp son Gary J L Terrell Judge C K Bell and others from San Anton Tyler Fort Worth attended as state departments closed for the afternoon.
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Austin
Tex
Albert Sidney Johnston
A. W. Terrell
First Presbyterian Church
Khoren W. Brackenridge
San Anton
Terrell
Burial Permits for Fryer and Davila
Burial permits issued for Jitta Florence Fryer aged 39 who died September 12 at 365 Regina Street and for Josefa Davila aged one who died September 13 at 518 South San Jacinto Street.
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Jitta Florence Fryer
Regina
Josefa Davila
San Jacinto
Births Reported for Herrera and Jimenez Families
A boy born to Mr and Mrs Miguel Herrera at 7 206 Vera Cruz Street and a girl born to Mr and Mrs RE Jimenez at 712 Juarez Street on September 10.
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Miguel Herrera
Vera Cruz Street
RE. Jimenez
Juarez Street
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Dilsbee
Men's Outfitters
Lodge of Perfection
U. S
Texas Ranch
Ojtinaga
Cowboy
Selz Models
W.& G. Shoe Company
Selz Royal Blue” Store
Houston Street
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