Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

Page 1

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1912

Page

1

Dolly Dimples Hag Fears Capture in Stores

The Dolly Dimples hag fears being captured in shops and believes she cannot evade pursuers within four walls. She dislikes store appointments set for her by the light. She is described as obeying commands that lead to Archambault's Dry Cleaning and hints at a visit to Alamo Furniture Co store tomorrow.

Dolly Archambault Alamo Furniture Co Alamo Furniture Coo Main Avenue North Flores Street THE Dolly Dimples Dalkowitz Bros. Co’s Dalkowitz Bros. Big Store

Dolly Dimples Mystery Captive Hunt Tailed by Stores

The San Antonio mystery Dolly Dimples plans a two day chase through Dalkowitz Bros Dry Goods Store and the Alamo Furniture Co with a $200 prize for capture and a $100 buffet prize for captors. She vows to remain in the city until caught and urges readers to salute with a specified salutation.

Dolly Dalkowitz Bros.co West Commerce Street San Antonio Paris Dalkowitz Bros Alamo Furniture Company Alamo Furniture Co

Notioes Served On San Antonio Rail Strike Cast

United States deputies began serving notices on 181 former Southern Pacific employees in San Antonio ordering them to appear in federal court on April 15 to show cause why an injunction sought by the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway should not be granted. The petition seeks to bar 15 actions including interstate interference and picketing. Strikers deny wrongdoing and say picketing to inform newcomers continues, though heavy guards block access to company shops.

United States Southern Pacific Railroad San Antonio Federal District Court Room Galveston, Harrisburg el Paso Sanderson del Rio Valentine Marathon Sierra Blanca Texas Southern Pacific

Endurance Run Details For The Light Automobile Contest

Twenty cars will start the Light endurance run from The Light office at 7 30 tomorrow morning with Dr Frederick J Fielding leading a contest entry and four non contest cars joining. Referee Robert W Carr will enforce A A A rules to prevent past confusion. Ties will be settled by prize division or by lot for trophy events as classes depart from San Antonio.

W. A. Hering San Antonio Automobile Club American Automobile Association Frederick J. Fielding F. A. Brewer Stoddard-Dayton Robert W. Carr Carr San Antonio Lot Cor

Parral Falls to Rebels After Two Day Battle

Parral was captured by rebel forces after a two day fight. They seized one machine gun from Villa's troops as Salazar and Fernandez bombarded the town. Villa's army evacuated after dark, leaving Parral in rebel hands with reportedly heavy federal losses and lighter rebel casualties.

EL Paso Tex Parral Villa Salazar Fernandez

Telegraphed rail lines cut and bridges burned near Juarez

All telegraph wires from Juarez southward on both railroad lines were cut and bridges on the Mexican Northwestern were burned. Juarez officials suspect federal action in the south while Americans arriving from Chihuahua report a rebel defeat at Parral and Campa wounded with heavy losses.

EL Paso Tex Juarez Chihuahua Parral Campa

Two Machine Guns Seized by U S Customs at Marfa

Two machine guns meant for export to Mexico via Presidio were seized by U S customs at Marfa. R W Dowe of Eagle Pass, in San Antonio on official business, reported the seizure. He met Brig Gen Joseph W Duncan and Maj William S Scott in the matter. guns cannot cross the border except un.

Mexico Presidio United States Marfa R. W. Dowe Eagle Pass San Antonio Dowe Joseph W. Duncan Department of Texas William 8. Scott Department Taft

San Antonio Area Weather Outlook

For San Antonio and vicinity tonight the sky stays cloudy and temperatures rise a bit. Saturday looks unsettled with continued warmth and changing skies across the region.

San Antonio Vicinity

A Midsummer Weather Map for Tourists Revealed

Observations at 8 a m list city by city temperatures winds and brief outlooks. Cities include St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston and an incomplete Ington entry with conditions ranging from partly cloudy to rain and warmer trend.

Srt. Louis Chicago Milwaukee ST. Paul Kansas City New York Boston Ington

San Antonio Light Affirms AP Leased Wire Exclusivity

The San Antonio Light reports that any claim of AP leased wire content being carried by another newspaper beyond the Light is unfounded. The notice asserts the Light remains the sole recipient and publication point for AP material in the city.

Associated Press San Antonio

Customs Hold Ammunition Shipment to Mexico

Mr Dowe reports two trunks of ammunition shipped to Mexico were held by Langtry customs officials. The Department of State has been informed but no orders have arrived. Dowe will return to Eagle Pass tomorrow.

Mr. Dowe Department of State of the United States Mexico Langtry Dowe Eagle Pass

Orozco Faces Defensive Posture After Parral Rebuff

The Associated Press reports the rebel forces under Camp and Parral retreat expected to shift General Orozco’s strategy. Federals at Parral threaten his plan to press Torreon, signaling a more defensive stance and possible regaining of ground lost in recent clashes.

Parral Associated Press Mexico City Orozco Torreon Jimenez

Refugees Arrive from Near Mexico City to San Antonio

Forty five refugees, all women and children, arrive from towns near Mexico City and stay on one floor at the Bexar hotel in San Antonio. The men remain in the republic due to business interests amid fears rail service could cut escape routes. Registered at the hotel are Mrs. H. P. Orr and family, Mrs. E. F. Sessions and family, Mrs. D. A. Howett and family, Mrs. W. E. Philips and family, and Mrs. Constance Cartouche. Several nurses accompany the group.

San Antonio Mexico City Bexar Hotel Republic H. P. Orr E. F. Sessions D. A. Howett W. E. Philipps Constance Cartouche

Send Relief to Stranded Americans in Mexican ports

The American Red Cross dispatched 1500 dollars to the American consul for Americans stranded in Vera Cruz Mazatlan and Manzanillo. About 211 Americans face distress and an appeal for further aid is expected.

Associated Press Washington Vera Crug Mexico Mazatlan Manzanillo Jalisco American Red Cross

Passports Required for Leaving Chihuahua City

The rebel military authorities in Chihuahua order all persons leaving the city to possess a passport. The measure aims to control departures from the state capital and likely confine those not staying within rebel lines. The report notes Juchitan Indians are mentioned in connection with the news.

Chihuahua Associated Press Washington, D. C State Department

Also Mentioned on This Page

South LIGHT Route OF Light CS Conninance Oo Route Oy Pse da Sad Ara Islaid Insurrectos Maderist U. S A.m A.m. Eter A. m. Eee City of Mexico
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication