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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1911
Page
1
A blaze traps fifty to seventy five miners in the Hancoast mine at Scranton Coal Co. officials warn escape is cut off as the fire rages 750 feet below the surface. Rescue crews from the Throop and local departments struggle to reach the entombed workers amid thick smoke.
A fire at the Carter Mullaly Transfer Co feedhouse on East Houston and Nacogdoches destroyed hay, oats, and gear worth an estimated 5000 to 6500 dollars. The second story burned out. 200 horses were saved. Firemen responded quickly after an alarm, with crowds gathering to watch the blaze.
During the Alice Abbott versus Sunset railroad trial in the Fifty seventh district court, juror Charles Werner a butcher of 1315 Burnett street suffered a paralytic stroke on the right side. Doctors treated him and his condition was uncertain, with the trial possibly finishing with eleven jurors. If he does not recover, the case may conclude without him.
The article reports on troop movements involving the Ninth and Eleventh Cavalry near the border, following protests from border towns. President Taft is portrayed as responsive, ordering Negro troops moved from San Antonio to Garner’s district. Col Guilfoyle reassures Duncan that the Ninth will maintain patrols while awaiting khaki outfits before southward deployment.
In a choppy sea the 1720 passengers of the stranded Prinzess Irene were transferred to the relief steamship Prinz Friederich Wilhelm using surf boats and the tug Timmins. Lifesavers from Lone Hill Blue Point and Point O Woods stations assisted, with many passengers cheerfully watching from the rails.
Mrs Brooks was found not guilty by insanity after shooting Mrs Mary Inford on January 16 over a suspected romantic rival to her husband Fort Worth Texas witnesses described sensational testimony over four days The jury took ballots overnight and refused to reveal the count Mrs Brooks credited God and prayers for the acquittal.
In Austin Texas on April 7 the Caldwell county local option election appeal J B Clary et al vs M L Hurst was argued. The dispute centers on whether the commissioners court may count ballots after an injunction and whether election certificates should be used if counting ballots is blocked. The local option vote failed by seventeen, with the attorney general contending counting rights exist. The antis contend ballots cannot be counted directly and rely on judges certificates while the court decides the applicable law.
Mack Gossett alias Walter Burns, jailed in Huntsville nine months ago for murdering newborn twins by throwing them into Galveston Bay, was tracked across ten states and captured in Memphis. He admits identity and will be sent back to Texas without requisition to serve a forty year sentence.
The secretary of state in Austin on April 7 filed an amendment to the Dallas based M. P. Exline company charter increasing capital stock from 125000 dollars to 300000 dollars.
The Democratic caucus nominated Senator Thomas S. Martin of Virginia as minority leader by 21 to 16 amid opposition from Bryan and progressives. Initial protests suggested Culberson or Stone as alternatives, but Martin’s election was conceded after a second progressive conference. Bryan stated he would not vote for Martin if a senator.
Ex patriate Maderos in San Antonio refuse to travel to Parral Coahuila for Don Evaristo Madero's funeral due to fear of Diaz and lack of safe conduct. Gustavo Madero notes no wreaths or visits possible while relatives estimate the estate near 25 million dollars with extensive real estate, mills, stocks, and coal beds. Don Evaristo, nearly 83, had visited San Antonio for pneumonia treatment and met Taft era cabinet members.
Receiver T. J. Freeman returned from New York where he worked on the sale of the International and Great Northern railway to be held at Palestine on May 16. He declined to be quoted, but it is stated the Goulds plan to buy the property and liquidate all creditor claims both secured and unsecured.
The Alamo Special train derailed just north of Sealy Texas early this morning. The engine tender baggage express and day coaches left the track with passengers thrown about but no serious injuries reported. Detours via the Santa Fe into Houston are in effect until the track is cleared at night.
Detroit April 7 The government's commercial case against the bath tub trust was postponed from May to November term in federal court here. Judge Denerson cited certain newspaper articles he said would prevent a fair trial.
An advertising client reports strong returns from light want ads noting high satisfaction and growth over the past six months. The message praises the publication as superior to other sources and encourages continued collaboration.
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