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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1911
Page
1
Rebels blamed for the border clash as Douglas comes under fire. Taft consults with Wood on the incident and policy response. The discussion centers on who sparked the cross border firing and steps to prevent further clashes.
Special to The Light reports daylong battle ten miles below Juarez as 500 rebels clash with about 250 federals amid a planned stand until Rabago reinforcements arrive. A newspaper man traveling with the wounded described the desperate conflict and ongoing losses without exact totals.
Special to The Light reports the Sixth Cavalry ordered tonight from Des Moines to the Mexican border with stations near Agua Prieta. Additional troops to Douglas and Agua Prieta, and HQ moved to Hua chuca, are outlined as part of a white house strategy to prevent further Agua Prieta violence.
Juan Sanchez Azcona, Maderist representative, argues General Bernardo Reyes is discredited in Mexico and unlikely to return to lead against Diaz. He cites Reyes as a former Diaz loyalist, too connected to the oligarchy, and unsuited to a democratic transition.
Angry Arkansas residents near Osceola threaten to lynch Will TM Coates for Deputy Sheriff Marshall s death. Coates is jailed in Covington Tennessee after being captured. Governors Donaghey and Hoover arrange a guard escort with Maj. A L Comper and twenty soldiers to move Coates to Little Rock for safety.
Hetty Green transfers her $100 million fortune to son Col. E. H. R. Green and outlines a plan to organize a private banking chain with branches across the continent. They argue New York banking laws are unsuitable and aim to organize private banks to manage real estate holdings and interests nationwide.
Hot Springs Ark April 15 The grand jury handed 21 indictments including two for first degree murder against Ben Murray and John Rutherford former deputies charged with the death of Oscar Chitwood who was killed in the county jail yard December 26 They remain jailed as bail was denied Four indictments also target former Sheriff Sid Houpt for failing to act against local gambling clubs and Albert Howard for similar charges with three more against Howard The list includes Charles Bryan Jr with twelve indictments for exhibiting gaming devices Ownership and tenancy parties near gambling sites are expected to face indictments as prosecutors warned them earlier to heed the notice
Paris reports in the Presse Medicale on garments designed to shield doctors from X rays. The ensemble includes a rubber mask with lead glaze spectacles a lead rubber and bismuth blouse and thick gauntlets. The head is fully enclosed by the mask giving a medieval torture chamber look.
Washington April 15 Senator LaFollette’s push for a fresh Lorimer investigation appears certain to pass the Senate. Illinois Senator supporters reportedly have lost nerve with one voter indicating he will side with anti Lorimer forces now. The group says a new vote can’t keep Lorimer in his seat. Shots Stop Fugitives. Sheriff Tobin and Deputy Flores fired several shots in the air to halt three white men believed linked to burglaries near the army post. One man is thought to be a deserter and an arrest is planned today.
Grace Studdiford awoke to a frightening intruder, a huge monkey that smashed a $1700 vase and caused a noisy scramble. Tenants rescued her but the creature fled to Addison Mizner’s home before Mizner reclaimed it. The incident, traced to Mizner’s monkey, was later resolved with the animal returned to its owner.
The King Phillip excursion steamer entered Barnstable bay at the canal end, marking a milestone of navigable waterway passage. Two hundred civil engineers from MIT toured the full canal length, greeted by canal officials and escorted by small craft along the route through Barnstable Bay and into the shoulder of Cape Cod.
A week of events runs from Monday opening carnival and auto parade to Saturday product procession and grand ball. Highlights include a Tuesday military parade at 3 PM and electric parade at 8 PM, Wednesday circus parade, Thursday arrival of out of town motorists and queen of carnival court, Friday San Jacinto commemorations at 10 AM and flower parade, and a grand ball Saturday in Beethoven hall.
Adolfo Munos was shot at close range by a drunken Mexican on South Concho street. Four bullets were fired. only one struck his watch in a pocket over his heart, saving his life. Police know the shooter and expect an arrest. Munos, a rock quarry worker, suffered only a bruise.
Dr. Arthur Keith argues small stature signals energy and quickness of brain. The article previews San Antonio carnival week with crowd draws, low rail rates, dignitaries, diverse shows, bands, free attractions, and a grand Monday parade opening.
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