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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1912

Page

2

False report on papal death unsettles world from Madrid to Rome

The papal health scare sent shockwaves across Europe and America as Madrid, Rome, and London scrambled for confirmation. Officials in Paris, Brussels, New York, Washington, and Baltimore waited for official word while Rome denied the death rumor and urged calm.

Rome Europe Amerca Vatican Madrid London Paris Annette Bourne Brussels America New York Cardinal Farley Monsignor Lavelle Farley Washington Papal Legation Cardinal Falconio Ashington State Department Baltimore Cardinal Gibbons San Antonio

Federals Drive Rebels Out of Santa Rosalia

Federal forces retook Santa Rosalia driving a small rebel garrison from the town. General Fernandez led hundreds from Jimenez to the point while General Salazar's troops moved from Parral toward Santa Rosalia. Rebels face ammunition shortages as border smuggling diminishes.

Jimenez Fernandez Santa Rosalia Chi Ihuahua Salazar Par-ral Parral Chihua

Rebels Act Unfriendly Comment Sparks Washington Debate

Associated Press reports in Washington on April 11 that U S officials warned Mexico developments could affect U S policy toward recognition of the rebels. Officials cited the timing of releases and executions in Mexico as not supporting prior friendship claims with the United States.

Associated Press GTON Mexico United States Wash Inios State Department 6 Rtment C. A. Kein Jim- Mexico

Rifles Reach Mexico City for American Residents

A shipment of rifles and 200 rounds of ammunition consigned by the Washington government arrived in Mexico City from Vera Cruz. The arms are to be sold to Americans wanting them at about forty pesos per rifle, with price differences to be borne by the sale committee if costs vary. The matter involves the American Colony and the organization known as the American Society.

Nee Associated Press Washington Vera Cruz Merican Ciety Isador Ison United Ha

Honorary President Endorsed for Mexican Affairs Handling

A ceremonial figure was named honorary president and a resolution was passed praising his management of American affairs in Mexico. The action reflects official support and aims to bolster diplomatic oversight amid regional developments.

Mexico

Chemist Reports Federal Aid To defense at Torreon

H T Goodjohn chief chemist of the Torreon Smelting Co arrived in San Antonio en route to Dallas. He notes unrest in Torreon with federal troops and artillery arriving from the south raising Torreon Sarri Son to about 4000. He expects no action for about eight days and says business is at a standstill with only one furnace operating due to ore shortages.

H. T. Goodjohn Torreon Smelting Company San Antonio Dallas Torreon Torreon Sarri

Soldiers for Border Move to Fort Clark Station

Fourteenth Cavalry sections are due to arrive tonight at Spofford and offord junctions. Two trains will reach Fort Clark at midnight and disembark to take stations along the border. A third section with one squadron heads to Spofford by 10 am and reaches San Antonio by 3 pm to be handed to the International & Great Northern for Laredo.

Fourteenth Cavalry Offord Junction Fort Clark Spofford San Antonio International & Great Northern Railroad Laredo

Rebels Gather Around Juchitan in Oaxaca Situation

Rincon Antonio dispatch reports large armed rebel presence near Juchitan Oaxaca with Tecos Indians dominant. Rincon Antonio said menaced. Tehuantepec railroad division headquarters amid fourteen rurales guarding the area. American residents present in the region.

Rincon Antonio Associaty Press Mexico City el Diario Juchitan Pacific Coast Oaxaca

American Spy Suspect Heberlein Released After Court Martial

C A Heberlein an American arrested as a spy and held in Mexico was released after a court martial acquittal. The acquittal came after days of detention with.ACTION details not provided in the brief report.

Associated Press Jimenez Mex C. A. Heberlein

Taft Roosevelt clash at Michigan GOP convention in Bay City

Taft and Roosevelt factions clash for three hours at the Michigan state republican convention in Bay City. militia guard the hall as Robert Shields is named temporary chairman amid chaotic scenes while delegates outside await seating and disputed delegation issues to Congress.

Associated Press Bay City Mich Taft Roosevelt Chicago Detroit Republican State Central Committee Robert H. Shields Shields Knox Central Committee United States Albert J. Beveridge Indiana Navy Truman Newberry W. D. Gordon Midland J. F. Cremer Marquette Gordon Cremer King Grant Fellows Hudson

Railroad Offices Closed In Mexico City

The Rock Island and Frisco offices in Mexico City were closed on telegraphic orders. Agents Dewitt Hammond and E. T. Hundley were discharged and directed to store all furniture and office accessories.

Associated Press Mexico City Rock Island Frisco Dewitt Hammond E. T. Hundley

Size of Electoral College Questioned by DOJ Ruling Sought

Washington April 11. A ruling from the department of justice on the size of the electoral college has been requested. The request comes amid ongoing debate over the number of electors and how they are allocated. The outcome may influence presidential election procedures and state delegations.

Department of Justice

Relief Ad for Bimerend’s Rheumatism Remedy in New York

An old advertisement promises relief for rheumatism from Bimerend’s at 2851 Am N Y with sole distribution by druggists. It notes patrons are welcomed at the California cafe and emphasizes convenience and accessibility of the remedy.

Boerne Welcomes San Antonio Trade Delegation

About 200 San Antonio business men arrived in Boerne for a trade excursion under the Manufacturers' and Jobbers' league. Citizens greeted them at the depot and tours included Kronkosky Hill with Albert Kronkosky’s planned summer home.

Boerne Tex San Antonio Manufacturers’ and Jobbers’ League Kronkosky Hill Albert Kronkosky Dr. Reeve D. J. Strauss Jake Wolff J. F. Carter Jr Chamber of Commerce Welfare Waring Leon Springs van Raub

Comfort barbecue excursion dazzles boosters in Texas stop

The excursion train halted two hours in Comfort where boosters paraded to a park for a barbecue. Tom Godrington welcomed the group and John B. Carrington responded. The party praised the trip and Prosperity on view along the route. After Comfort they stopped 1 hour 35 minutes at Center Point and will reach Kerrville at 4 25 p m as guests of the Kerrville Commercial Club before returning to San Antonio tonight.

Comfort Tex Tom Godrington John B. Carrington League Center Point Kerrville

Kidney Pills Cure Rail Worker and Boy Bed Wetting

F A Woolsey, a Dallas to Jackson rail worker, says kidney pills cured his kidney trouble and rheumatism after one bottle. He also gave them to his boy for bed wetting, which stopped, and the boy is now well. L Edwards King Drug Co.

F. A. Woolsey Dallas Jackson Texas Foley L Edwards-King Drug Co

Hat store and lumber yard notices at 402 East Houston

fragmented OCR notes show a hat store at 402 East Houston Street and a lumber estimate service near a depot seven blocks south, referencing business locations without clear dates or names.

Hat Store Houston Street A. Aed .Co

Mexican Central workers quit on Juarez Chihuahua line

El Paso April 11 Mexican Central railroad between Juarez and Chihuahua halted as all employees stopped work. American staff had already left while Mexican workers joined the strike. The Juarez Chihuahua passenger service lacks crew and is held at Juarez with rebels promising replacements to run the train later this day.

EL Paso Tex Mexican Central Railroad Juarez Chihuahua

Sage Tea Still Darkens Hair in Modern Remedies

The piece notes Sage tea’s historic use for hair color and claims Wryeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy provides similar benefits with added sulphur. It advertises a fifty cent bottle from W. C. Kalteyer with a money back guarantee if not as represented.

Wryeth W. C. Kalteyer

Realty Deals in Wilson County Tex

County Clerk John MecDaniel buys 238 acres west of Floresville from Boyd Smith for 9500 dollars. John H Maverick? McDaniel sells 264 acres near Floresville to J. T. Mills for 8000 dollars.

Wilson County Floresville Tex John MecDaniel Boyd Smith San Marcos John H. McDaniel J. T. Mills

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for Children and Adults

A careful mother will choose Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for croup whooping cough bronchitis and lung throat ailments. It is advertised as safe for children and adults contains no opiates and is sold by Edwards King Drug Co.

Foley Edwards King Drug Co

One-Seven-Six Adverts Highlight Historic Houston St Shops

The clipping touts diverse local businesses from 402 E Houston St to 418 Main Ave. It mentions a California cafe with prompt service, A Coleman plumber, Roast goose at White Horse Tavern, Saliden Horger Lumber Co, Staacke Bros rubber services, and Kelly Springfield tires, all promoting familiar phone or address cues.

Monument 10 honors women of Confederacy in Columbia

A crowd across South Carolina observed dedication exercises for the Ruckstuhl statuary group honoring the South Carolina woman of the Confederacy. Charleston’s Joseph W. Barnwell delivered the oration praising Confederate women as steadfast and selfless.

Ruckstuhl Statuary Group Columbia S. C South Carolina Joseph W. Barnwell Charleston D. C Army of the Confederacy F. W. Ruckstuhl New York

Love One Another Evangelist Urges Forgiveness in Sermon

Evangelist George R. Stuart spoke at Travis Park Methodist Church urging harmony and forgiveness. He warned against harboring malice, urged dialogue with enemies, and cited a soft answer turning away wrath as essential to Christian unity.

Dr. Stuart George R. Stuart Travis Park Methodist Church God

Power of the Holy Ghost Moves Through Onalaska Community

P W Weeks M D of Onalaska Texas cites spiritual renewal while noting a customer hiked 15 miles to buy Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. The ad mentions its non opiate formula and use for coughs colds bronchitis hoarseness and throat tickle. Edwards King Drug Co Staacke Bros promote delivery wagons in San Antonio.

P. W. Weeks M. D Onalaska Texas Foley Edwards-King Drug Co Staacke Bros San Antonio

Carriages and buggies at low prices offered by Staacke Bros

Horger Lumber Co. location near S. P. depot lists Staacke Bros as offering many carriages buggies and phaetons at very low prices. Riebe Undertaking Co. provides auto ambulance service at 221 EB Com. Phone 341. California cafe serves the best the market affords. Light newspaper want ads start tomorrow for a ten day run at one half cent per word per insertion with refund on unused space. Phones 176.

Staacke Bros Riebe Undertaking Co

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