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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1914
Page
1
Berlin reports officials approve licensed bookmaking to tax and regulate betting on horse racing. The plan envisions about fifty licensed bookmakers with branches, a six percent initial tax plus 6 to 20 percent on winnings, and penalties for unlicensed betting. Projected annual revenue reaches at least six million dollars split between states and federal treasury.
General Funston completed plans for a large Second army division parade in Houston on April 21 with 12 000 soldiers 6000 animals and over 400 wagons in line.
Local forecast for San Antonio and vicinity calls for unsettled weather Saturday night and Sunday with likely showers. Colder conditions are expected Sunday.
Observations at 8 a m report temperatures ranging from 18 to 88 across cities including St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston and Washington with winds from 8 to 24 miles an hour and conditions described as rain snow or clear with Sunday rain likely and the lowest temperatures in the past 24 hours listed for each city.
Weather outlook for Easter promises a good chance of fair conditions despite a unsettled forecast for Texas. Maj. Allen Buell of the local weather bureau notes rain is unlikely here with a drop in temperature expected. Two storm systems and a northwest high pressure ridge are affecting conditions across the region.
Two masked men tried to rob passengers on Illinois Central train No 34 near Tangipahoa Louisiana. A negro porter named Allen was shot and seriously wounded as passengers were forced to raise their hands. The robbers fled as the train slowed after a bell cord was pulled. Tangipahoa parish sheriff and deputies rushed to the scene.
Freeport Texas was chosen as a sightseeing point on the Colorado to the Gulf auto society itinerary for May. The Freeport Chamber of Commerce received word that Freeport will be visited May 13 after a Pueblo Colorado conference set the gulf coast route.
Four gunmen sentenced to die for Herman Rosenthal’s murder pursue a possible new trial as affidavits from W E Burwell and Carl Dresner raise doubts about identification. Justice John W. Goff weighs the motion with District Attorney Whitman, while Governor Glynn and Sing Sing officials may grant a respite.
Women suffragists announce a month of activity in New York's Wall Street area starting next Thursday at noon. The Woman's Political Union opens headquarters at 86 Nassau Street with a large committee on duty to conduct meetings throughout the period.
San Antonio business men plan a large delegation for the Port Aransas tonnage celebration on April 14 to show support for the deep water harbor. A committee led by H. W. Weber urges local merchants to attend or be represented, and an excursion train from San Antonio is planned for April 13 to 16 with fish feast and coast outing incentives.
May Stewart, a militant suffragette, caused a court disturbance on April 11 in London. She shouted she would not listen to the proceedings and blamed Emmeline Pankhurst under the cat and mouse act. The magistrate adjourned the trial and later remanded Stewart for trial without bail despite police intervention.
Colonel W. G. Sterett game fish and oyster commissioner relocates his headquarters from Port Lavaca to Dallas due to Mrs Sterett’s continuing illness. The move reflects ongoing health concerns affecting the department leadership.
Hart Kidd Aikmann audit covering 1906 to 1912 shows Bexar county owes ex and current officials 7747.49 and a sinking fund deficit of 79633.08 due to levy shortfall. Bonds forfeited and convict bonds totaling 49208.81 apprise no collection efforts. County to raise levy. officials urged to improve accounting and inventory.
Chicago bakers estimate eight million hot cross buns were eaten on Good Friday at one cent each totaling about $80,000. A Chicago baker claims the city consumes more buns than any other city, London included, based on statistics from several large cities.
A surgeons' bulletin from Sophia Hospital reports King Gustaf of Sweden passed a quiet night after stomach ulcer operation. His pain is diminished and doctors say there is reason to hope for steady recovery with no setback evident.
Exmoor Country Club in Highland Park announces that boys who miss Sunday school will not be allowed to caddy this summer. D F Kelly, the club president, says caddie masters will refuse employment if parents or pastors report truancy. Monthly report cards will be sent to parents detailing wages and attendance to deter truancy and gambling on matches.
The House received the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill from the foreign affairs committee. It authorizes embassy purchases in Mexico City, Bern, and Tokyo, adds 33000 to the State Department contingent for higher rental allowances in London Paris Berlin and St Petersburg to 15000 and in Rome Madrid and Vienna to 10000. It provides 50000 for the International Congress on Alcoholism in Washington and invites foreign delegates.
Federal prisoners from Leavenworth mutinied when ordered into county jail cells in Fort Worth Texas on April 11. Officers forced entry as inmates resisted. Notables included Ludie Arnold known for multiple marriages and Mike L Woods a former bank vice president who admitted taking 165000 dollars, though he did not take part in the mutiny. Some inmates will be sent to Leavenworth on Sunday.
Mrs. Frank K Beardsley and her daughter awoke to a gunshot near the Duhton grocery and alerted police. Officers arrived after a second shot and found the Dulton shop safe contents secured. The suspects named James Dillon and J A Ford, said to be expert safe blowers, with police checking their past records.
The arrest and release of American marines in Tampico prompted a 24 hour demand for a salute to the U S colors. Huerta apologized per Admiral Mayo's urging. Secretary Daniels and Secretary Bryan weighed further steps. Consuls report Spanish expulsions and Torreon unrest, while Villa enforces expulsions in his zone.
In Madrid on April 11 the Spanish foreign minister urged Ambassador Villars to ask Washington to intervene in behalf of about 1000 Spaniards expelled from Torreon. The Spanish cabinet said the exiles face a critical situation and would pursue U S action independently of Spain’s own repatriation efforts.
A new cotton seed oil mill to be built by T. A. Coleman and R. R. Russell south of the city should begin operation by August 1. The project costs about 100000 dollars with construction to start shortly. Sidetracks and two rails will serve the mill, covering about 2400 feet of steel within an 82.5 acre tract between I and G N tracks and B A U and G railroads.
Weather experts predict rain across the East on Easter Sunday with possible northern snow and cooling fronts from a Texas Canada high. The lingering cold from the northwestern areas eases as warmer air moves in, threatening Easter finery and city promenades.
The Panhandle Press Association held its annual session in Amarillo with record attendance as editors and journalists converged for the meeting on April 11.
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