Sealing Steamer Newfoundland Destroyed Off Cape Race
Reports say the sealing steamer Newfoundland crushed in ice near Belle Isle Strait with a 170 crew. rescue ships recovered about 50 bodies as storms raged and many mariners died on ice floes. A second ship Southern Cross is missing with 173 on board. brutal weather hindered telegraph services and search efforts continue.
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ST. Johns
N. F
Newfoundland
Belle Isle Strait
Southern Cross
Wesley Kean
Yale student Nixon charged in assault case
Stanhope W. Nixon of New York City a Yale scientific school student and son of Lewis Nixon was formally charged in New Haven city court with assault on Edward H. Everitt chief engineer of Southern New England Telephone Company. A continuance was set for April 10. The attack last October followed a wine party at a local hotel.
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New Haven
Conn
Stanhope W. Nixon
New York City
Yale Scientific School
Lewis Nixon
Democratic Nations
Edward H. Everitt
Southern New England Telephone Company
Everitt
Nixon
Miners Scale Committee Opens in Indiana District
TERRE HAUTE Ind April 2 The scale committee of District No 11 Indiana United Mine Workers began consideration of wage scales and conditions. It is said no wage increase will be asked but several locals seek changes in working conditions. Sessions will continue for an indefinite time.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Natchez Bank Executive Indicted Over Insolvent Collapse
Adams county grand jury indicted A. C. Campbell president 8 H Lowenberg first vice president and R Lee Wood second vice president of the First Natchez Bank which closed October 30 1913. Investigation found deposits accepted while insolvent and the bank in failure.
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Natchez, Mias
First Natchez Bank
Adams County Grand Jury
A. C. Campbell
H. Lowenberg
R. Lee Wood
Superweion
Carnegie Sends Book to San Antonio Girl
Miss Cornelia Notz of the Carnegie library wrote to Andrew Carnegie about Johanna Chojnecki the grateful girl who helped fund the library with a nickel. Carnegie will send a book titled for the little blue eyed girl to be presented to her with his compliments. The book arrives by evening mail and the library awaits the moment.
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Carnegie
San Antonio
Cornelia Notz
Andrew Carnegie
Johanna Chojnecki
Miss Notz
Evening Mail
Mr. Carnegie
Pennsylvanian Railways Annuls 118 Trains
Philadelphia april 2 118 passenger trains on lines east of Pittsburgh and Erie were annulled as part of retirement plans. Estimated annual savings reach about 2 million dollars with similar gains on western lines. About 500 local employees were furloughed. total suspensions and layoffs could reach 25 000 east and 15 000 west of Pittsburgh.
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Philadelphia
The
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Erie
Couple found dead in West Philadelphia home
In West Philadelphia a policeman and a night watchman found Alexander 30 and Talia 28 dead from bullet wounds after four shots rang out. Their two sons, ages 6 and 8, were unharmed. Neighbors say the husband feared blindness. police think mental distress drove the killings.
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Philadelphia
Alexander
Shanon
Talia
Lind to Visit U S For Rest Before Return
President Wilson said John Lind will sail from Vera Cruz to the United States for a vacation. Lind serves as the president's personal representative in Mexico and will return after taking a rest.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
John Lind
Mexico
United States
Vera Cruz
Freight Train Derailed Near Plano Texas
Houston and Texas Central southbound freight No. 22 derailed between McKinney and Wilson Creek last night. Eight cars ditched including oil pipe brick and two empties with one oil car thrown down an embankment. Fifty feet of track torn up will not be repaired before this afternoon. No injuries reported.
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Plano
Tex
Houston & Texas Central
Teachworth
McKinney
Wilson Creek
Weather: San Antonio Area Faces Little Change Soon
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for Thursday night and Friday to be partly cloudy with only minor temperature changes expected.
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San Antonio
Weather observations across major cities report cool, windy Friday
Observations at 8 a m show from St Louis to New York and beyond temperatures ranging from 34 to 52 degrees with northwest winds 4 to 90 miles an hour. Conditions vary from clear to cloudy with rain expected in places and forecasts of cooler air ahead.
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S A. m
Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kanbas City
New York
Fort Worth Democratic convention fate in doubt
A Texas political dispute centers on the planned Fort Worth constructive Democratic convention. Dallas leader Bryan T. Barry says he will not push the convention, citing a negative majority among state committee members. Senator Q A Watson and J Sheb Williams warn a held meeting would be a rump convention.
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Dallas
Tex
Fort Worth
Bryan T. Barry
Barry
State
State Committee
Constructive Democrats
Q. A. Watson
J. Sheb Williams
Watson
Texas
Ball
Ferguson
South Texas
James F. Ferguson
White Enlists on Action in Elimination Plan
Austin April 2. In a statement made public by White the candidate signals willingness to submit to elimination plan. Details continued on page 3.
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White
Austin, Tex
Topay Fnakes
Equitable Loses Injunction Over Union Pacific Dividend
New York April 2 Supreme Court Justice Greenbaum denied the Equitable Life Assurance Society a restraining order against the Union Pacific from paying an 80 million dollar special dividend in cash and Baltimore and Ohio stock to common stockholders. The case hinges on whether preferred stockholders share in extraordinary profits or if the dividend is restricted to regular 4 percent annual payouts.
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New York
Supreme Court
Greenbaum
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Equitable
Union Pacific
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
Southern Pacific
Herriman
Railroads seek higher freight rates before ICC
President Rea of the Pennsylvania system testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission for Eastern railroads seeking a freight-rate increase. The session featured remarks on rising costs from steel cars and heavier locomotives and higher wages, with observers including Dr. Dumba and Prince Munster. Senator LaFollette and Senator Cummins were noted to speak on related issues.
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Washington, D. C
Rea
Pennsylvania System
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern Railroads
Harlan
Clark and Meyer
Dumba
Prince Munster of
Derneburg
J. T. Wallis
Pennsylvania Railroad
Clifford Thorne
LaFollette
Senate
Cummins
Pennsylvania
Daniels Opposed as Interstate Commerce Commissioner Nominee
President Wilson's nomination of Winthrop M. Daniels of New Jersey to be interstate commerce commissioner faced sharp Senate opposition from Cummins and LaFollette. The delay could affect upcoming railroad rate speeches and Daniels' critics cite his public service record and valuation views.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Winthrop M. Daniels
New Jersey
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Senate
Cummins and
LaFollette
Daniels
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
New Jersey Public Service Commission
Italian cabinet outlines post election legislative program
The Italian Chamber of Deputies and Senate reassembled today as the new Salandra cabinet presented its legislative program to both houses. The move marks the start of its early agenda and policy priorities.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Signor Salandra
Leased Wire Day Report From AP Feeds World News
The Leased Wire Day report from the Associated Press provides a concise daily digest of global events. It serves as a core source for San Antonio Light readers seeking timely, broad coverage drawn from AP’s extensive wire service.
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San Antonio
Associated Press
Armies Still Fighting For Control At Torreon
Reports from Constitutionalist headquarters say heavy fighting continued at Torreon with the heaviest action in the Huarache canyon near the southern railroad exit. General Villa sent a telegram to General Carranza, reinforcements for General Velasco were reported, and a possible Federal movement to join Velasco was noted along with a railroad disruption near San Luis Potosi and Aguascalientes.
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Joaquin Maas
Saltillo
Torreon
Velasco
Huarache
Herrera
Senor Breceda
San Luis Potosi
Aguasecalientes
Huerta Seeks Peace Commitments Before Congress
President Huerta closed his Congress message with a pledge to achieve national peace, stressing sacrifice by both sides. He lauded cordial foreign relations, noted U S invitations to work toward a Hague peace conference, and announced land laws and taxes to aid distribution of vast government lands.
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Mexico City
National Congress
Huerta
Congress
Viva Huerta
Mexico
United States
Foreign Office
Department of Foreign Relations
Republic
Wilson
The
Hague
Aluerta
Department of Agriculture
Express Messenger Foils Georgia Train Robbery Attempt
In Athens Georgia on April 2 express messenger R C Fletcher thwarted a lone bandit attempting to rob Seaboard Air Line train No 11 near Comer Georgia. After a pistol duel the robber fled the moving train with a wounded right forearm as sheriffs' posses from two counties launched a search.
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Athens
Seaboard Air Line
Comer
Here
R. C. Fletcher
Fletcher
Light Want Ads Invite Southwest Texas Readers
A description of Light Want Ads as modern introductory letters issued by responsible people. They are delivered to homes in Southwest Texas and San Antonio. The message highlights the scale of deals and invites participation.
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Texas
San Antonio
Light Want Ads Offer Fair Prices for Buyers and Sellers
If you doubt your sale or rental prospects try Light Want Ads backed by Southwest Texas' largest paid home circulation. San Antonio readers trust us for value. Rates: 15 words 1 time 15 cents, 4 times 45 cents, 7 times 60 cents, 10 times 75 cents.
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Thomas
Light
Texas
San Antonio
Chief Justice White Aims to Clear Docket Rapidly
The Supreme Court under Chief Justice White makes unprecedented progress this year. Lawyers are unprepared to present cases and ask for passes to next year. Illness sidelined Justice Lurton but he plans to resume when the court convenes.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
White
Justice Lurton
Washington
McKay Plans Early Exit as Police Commissioner
Douglas I. McKay informed Mayor Mitchel of his intention to resign, hoping to leave by April 15 if possible. The move ends McKay's roughly three months as police commissioner and leaves the mayor free to publish the letter containing the reasons for retirement.
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New York
Douglas I. McKay
John Purroy Mitchel
McKay
Mitchel
Chicago Women Frugal in City Cooking Habits
Chicago report by city waste commission finds Chicago housewives more economical in cooking and food use than other large cities. Per capita waste is lower, with thrifty housewives credited as the main factor in the city’s lower waste stats.
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Chicago
City Waste Commission
Train Derailment Kills Twenty Near Buffalo Batavia
Twenty natives died and fifty injured when a train derailed crossing a bridge near Tanjong Priok six miles from the city after colliding with a herd of wandering buffalo. In Independence Louisiana a four year old boy accidentally killed a sixteen month old child during play with a toy revolver. the coroner did not order an inquest.
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Batavia
Java
Tanjong Priok
Independence
Norman Trudeau
Michael Elleeta
Here
St Augustine Fire Destroys Five Hotels and Relics
Fire swept through central St Augustine along the bay early today destroying five hotels including the Florida House and Vedder House the oldest building on the continental coast. Militia aided police as guests fled with belongings many injured including a Nova Scotia woman who leaped from a third story window and may die.
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ST. Augustine
Fla
St. Au
Bay Shore
Florida House
Munson House
Mont Hotel
Central Hotlantic
Geffaro
Power Boat Club
Vedder
Florida Ho
Jack
Eal
Magnolia
Militia Aids Police
Florida
Ali Smith
Amherst
Nova Scotia
Coxey Organizes Forces for New Washington March
Jacob Coxey today fixed headquarters in New York to mobilize his New York wing of 500000 men for a march on the national capital. The main division plans to leave Ma... on April 16 and proceed by the eastern route to Washington.
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New York
Jacob Coxey
Famous
Washington
Hess
Dsazzmister
Mobi
Said
Masethen
T Washinton
Easte Ashinson
Esata
Chilean Officials Welcome Royal Visitors
Rantlago Chile receives April Prir and Princess Henry who arrived today from a foreign land. Representatives of theean government greet the travelers at the station. They will process some paperwork on April first as condition improvements are reported.
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Rantlago
Chile
Prir
Princess Henry of
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