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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1912

Page

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Zapata Rebels Take Jojutla in Morelos Province

Reports from Mexico City say 1000 rebels commanded by Emiliano Zapata captured the city of Jojutla in Morelos. Federal troops counterattacks are under way as a fierce fight unfolds near the town. Rebels seize railway money in Chihuahua and pursue suspects with a special train.

Jojutla State of Morelos Associated Press Mexico City Emiliano Zapata Chihuahua Eld Juarez Samalquca Endeavoor Marcos Rivas Helhuero

Consul Esteva Declares No Compromise With Rebels

Mexican consul Manuel Esteva says Mexico will wage relentless war to subdue bandits and that no compromise was brought or expected from Emilio Vasquez Gomez. He reports Madero's government growing stronger and ready to send more troops, and notes smooth extradition talks with Texas. He conveyed Governor Colquitt’s good wishes.

Federal Mexico Emilio Vasquez Gomez Sr. Vasquez Gomez Madero Manuel Esteva Mr. Esteva Esteva Texas O. B. Colquitt

Guards Defeat Rebels Near Langtry Texas

Ten Mexican border guards repelled a band of about 50 rebels at the mouth of Sora Canyon opposite Langtry Texas. After two hours of fighting eleven rebels were killed, one guard died, two were wounded, and all guards' horses were killed. Rebels retreated twenty miles inland where several hundred were mobilized.

EL Paso Tex Sora Canyon Langtry

Rebels invade Sonora in Mexican uprising report

Associated Press reports rebels from Chihuahua crossed into Sonora and captured a hacienda about 90 miles southwest of Douglas Arizona. The insurgents also advance in Puebla Morelos near Mexico City and have taken Inde in Durango. Foreigners' rights are said to be respected as telegraph lines to the area remain interrupted for two months.

Associated Press Washington, D.C Chihuahua State Department Sonora Douglas Ariz Puebla Morelos Inde Durango

Rebels Threaten Culiacan Amid Political Chaos

Citizens in Culiacan, Sinaloa report a state of chaos due to the absence of a governor. Rebels may attack the city any day as large bands show some restraint while numerous detachments seek only looting.

Associated Press Culiacan Sinaloa Mex

Wickersham to Leave Cabinet If Taft Is Re-Elected

Washington April 9 Attorney General Wickersham will retire from the cabinet next March if President Taft is re elected. He stated today that he joined the cabinet with a four year understanding and had made his professional plans accordingly. Taft and Wickersham agreed on the anti trust policy and the announcement had no political significance.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Wickersham Taft Mr. Wickersham

Local forecast for San Antonio area unsettled conditions

For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for unsettled weather tonight and Wednesday with variable skies and possible showers. Temperatures are expected to remain mild with light to moderate winds.

San Antonio and Vicinity

Weather for Tourists Observations Across Major Cities

Observations at 8 a m report temperatures from 32 to 52 degrees across cities. winds vary 4 to 22 miles per hour. Clear conditions favor St Louis and Chicago while Kansas City and Boston show cloudier or, in Boston, a chance of rain. Wednesday is expected to bring warmer, fair, or increasing cloudiness in many locales.

ST. Louis Chicago Milwaukee ST. Paul Kansas City York Boston Washington

San Antonio Light Clarifies AP Wire Use Policy

A statement asserts that no other newspaper carries the Associated Press wire into San Antonio in whole or in part, declaring such claims unfounded and without basis in fact.

Associated Press San Antonio

Illinois First Preference Primary Draws Record Vote

Chicago April 9 voters begin state wide primary with forecast of record turnout. First preferential presidential vote in Illinois history to determine Republican Taft Roosevelt La Follette and Democrat Clark Wilson choices. Women participate with measure on granting women the ballot.

Associated Press Chicago Ill Illinois Taft Theodore Roosevelt Robert la Follette Champ Clark Woodrow Wilson

New York Republicans Open Convention Debates

The New York Republican state convention met to choose four delegates at large to the Chicago convention and adopt a platform. Sentiment on instructing delegates for President Taft remained undecided, with a possible decision tonight. Senator Root's stance boosted the drive for instruction, while Dr Nicholas Murray Butler was named temporary chairman and saluted as he spoke.

Richoine M. Hutte Associated E Press CHEST N. Y Chicago Taft Senator Root Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University Butler

Dolly Answers Queries From Miss Greer

A public exchange unfolds as Dolly apologizes for remarks that hurt feelings citing fatigue and stress. She expresses regret for mentioning a searcher at her appointment sites and asks for pardon. The note includes stray lines and signoffs from readers and poem titles.

MS. Greer Laredo Tex Pheum

Lengthy Aransas Pass to Port O'Connor Auto Run Dares Weather

A five day endurance auto run from Aransas Pass to Port O'Connor on a Texas coastline segment tests a fleet of cars including Pierce Arrow Packard Buick Hudson and Ford. Weather and obstacles delay progress with rain and snags like a damaged Stoddard Dayton and a cow collision.

Aransas Pass Tex Aransas Pass Port O'Connor St. Joseph's Island Mustang Island Port O’connor Kirkpatrick Pierce-Arrow Packard Buick Hudson Stoddard - Daytons Franklin Stearns-Knights Chalmers Flanders Courier Staver- Chicago Ford Stoddard-Dayton Carr Corpus Christi Karnes City Beeville Stavers-Chicago Linton Kirkpatrick Pierce-Arrow

Duly Dimples 10 Show Leads Wheel Search for Gan Clews

A $200 reward was offered for the capture of Gan with the search continuing. The reward was temporarily withdrawn but will be in effect again tomorrow as investigators pursue clues.

Dolly Dimples to Visit San Antonio at Orpheum Theater

The mysterious Dolly Dimples appears on stage at the Orpheum Theater this afternoon and evening, sharing experiences incognito and aiding search efforts for the city’s woman of mystery. A staged capture test is set for tomorrow evening on Houston Street and Avenue C between 5 and 6.

Dolly Dimples Orpheum Theater San Antonio The Light T Ea Orpheum Dolly Houston Street Avenue C Four Corners Miss Dolly Dimples Miss Dolly the Light Dolly Dimpleses Los Angeles Heights Staal

Austin Carnival Opens With New Shows In Citywide Week

Austin's annual spring carnival opened today drawing many visitors. The event runs all week with new shows never before seen and a series of street parades and pageant features. Railroads have reduced rates during the celebration.

Austin Tex

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