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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1914

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Huerta Yields New Trial Sought in Leo M. Frank Case

Atlanta April 16 A motion for annulment of Leo M. Frank's death sentence for the Mary Phagan murder was filed arguing the judge warned defense counsel not to attend the verdict. Officials anticipate an appeal to Georgia Supreme Court if denied, likely delaying execution.

Atlanta Leo M. Frank Mary Phagan Supreme Court of the United States Frank Roan Supreme Court of Georgia Supreme Court Gay William J. Burns Burns

Crisis May Pass as Huerta Promises Salute

Washington dispatch reports Huerta pledged to salute the American flag in apology for the Tampico arrest of U S bluejackets. The salute would follow an American naval firing in response, with officials saying this aligns with naval practice and standards of recognition. If the salute is fired, tensions may ease within 24 hours, though ships remain underway toward Mexico and White House officials warn no delay will occur.

O’shaughnessy Washington, D. C Huerta Charge O'Shaughnessy Tampico Soulce Washington Senator Shively Bryan White House Secretary Bryan O'Shaughnessy Charge D'Affaires Mexico Wilson Administration Charge Algara House Foreign Affairs Committee United States Vera Cruz Mexico City Spain Brazil Carranza

Yoakum Held for Grand Jury in Check Fraud Case

Justice Crocker after examination holds Henderson F. Yoakum a young railway clerk for grand jury action in Houston. He allegedly cashed pay checks of fellow clerks at the International and Great Northern Railway Company and kept the money for 24 hours on April 1 and 2, facing a $1000 charge. Yoakum, cousin of B. F. Yoakum, says it was an April fool joke and has many friends backing him.

Houston Tex

Vessel in Distress Off Maine Coast Sparks Rescue Effort

A large vessel in distress was sighted off Cape Porpoise Maine today as snow fell and an east wind blew. Rockets were fired from near shore and the revenue cutter Woodbury soon departed Portland to render assistance.

Maine Kennebunkport Cape Porpoise Woodbury Portland Render Seistance

Weather Outlook for San Antonio and Vicinity

For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for Thursday night increasing cloudiness. Friday turns unsettled and cooler with potential showers and gusty winds.

San Antonio

Weather summary for several cities with brief forecasts

Observations taken at a.m. across St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston Washington show temperatures from 38 to 69 with winds 4 to 16 miles per hour. Forecasts anticipate rain in several locations and rising or falling temperatures across Friday Tuesday.

ST. Louis Chicago Kansas City New York

Leased Wire Day Report From AP Highlighted

The San Antonio Light notes it receives the AP Leased Wire Day report as a major exclusive service. It mentions the wire's vast daily length and its own salon news service as complementary features.

San Antonio Associated Press Genera News Gereise Ue Salon News

Gale wrecks schooner Charles K Buckley near Long Branch

The schooner Charles K Buckley of Jacksonville Florida, bound for New York, went ashore in a gale near Long Branch New Jersey. The vessel was a total loss and eight of nine crew members died while attempting a lifeboat launch. one seaman was rescued by a line shot from shore as life savers shifted search from the beach.

New York Long Branch N. J Charles K. Buckley Jacksonville Fla Hardy Wfe

Dog Race Nears End in All Alaska Sweepstakes

John Johnson and his team of Siberian wolves lead the 417 mile Nome to Nome race as of April 16 with Scotty Allan in second place 24 miles back. Allan reached Haven 146 miles from the finish while Fred Ayer trailed between Goldrun and Haven as a new storm hits the trail. The finish is expected tonight.

Nome John Johnson Alaska Scotty" Allan Johnson Telephone Allan Haven Fred Ayer Candle Goldrun

Draper Will Filed for Probate in Worcester

The will of former Governor Eben S. Draper was filed for probate in Worcester Mass today April 16. It leaves $224000 in public bequests and details the distribution of his estate to named public recipients and institutions.

San Antonio shippers protest abandonment of Port Aransas service

San Antonio businessmen draft a resolution with over a hundred signatures protesting the Seaboard and Gulf Steamship Company's withdrawal from Port Aransas. The document accuses the company of breaking faith after pledging regular service and at least 500 tons of freight per sailing, noting San Antonio shippers delivered more tonnage than pledged.

San Antonio Port Aransas Seaboard & Gulf Steamship Company Seaboard & Gulf Company Steamship Company

Pleas of Not Guilty Stand in Siegel Vogel Case

New York April 16 John B Stanchfield counsel for Henry Siegel and Frank Vogel partners in failed stores and other businesses in New York and Boston notified District Attorney Whitman that his clients would not change their pleas of not guilty entered a week ago when 14 indictments were returned charging grand larceny and receiving bank deposits while insolvent.

New York John B. Stanchfield Henry Siegel Frank Vogel Boston Whitman

Citizens oppose street through Alamo plaza in San Antonio

Citizens rally against Crockett street through Alamo plaza park with Aldermen Lambert Hoefgen and Judge Storey opposing. Mayor Brown and many residents fear desecration of the park, while women’s clubs and civic leaders plan protests and possible legal action if the council reviews the plan.

Hoefgen Council Committee On Brown Houston Commerce Lambert Alamo Plaza Judge B. Storey Alamo Park Judge Storey San Antonio Cee Eli Hertzberg LeRoy &. Bates The Woman's Club Club

Suffrage Debate Becomes Campaign Main Issue

Mrs. Arthur M. Dodge, president of the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage, told about 1000 women in New York that woman suffrage will dominate the next presidential campaign. She urged women to lead the fight and to pledge half a million members for active anti suffrage work, saying the time to grow the organization is now.

New York Arthur M. Dodge National Association New York State Association

Women crowd Opelousas court in kidnaping trial

In Opelousas Louisiana crowds of women gathered as the trial of W C Walters for kidnapping Robert Dunbar proceeded with testimony. P Dunbar identified the boy as his son, while Julia Anderson counters as a defense witness. The case hinges on maternal identification and ongoing witness scheduling through night sessions.

Opelousas W. C. Walters Robert Dunbar P. Dunbar Walters Allage Dunbar C. P. Dunbar Julia Anderson

Showers May Fall As Disturbances Move Across Nation

Weather forecast notes unsettled conditions with two storm areas and associated highs. Storm area one spans the Atlantic coast through the Midwest with rain from D C to Indiana, followed by a broad fair zone in the central region. Storm area two centered in Colorado and Saskatchewan brings cloudy Rocky Mountain weather, while a strong Pacific high advances.

Allen Buell Weather Bureau Continent Atlantic District of Columbia Pennsylvania New York Indiana Middle West Canadian Northwest Colorado Saskatchewan Rocky Mountain Pacific

Mrs. Woodrow Wilson to Host Child Welfare Congress Delegates

Mrs Woodrow Wilson wife of the president will receive at the White House next Thursday the delegates to the Third International Congress on the Welfare of the Child to be held here next week. Receptions at Pan American Union congressional library banquets and dinners are planned under the National Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers Association.

Washington, D. C Woodrow Wilson White House Third International Congress On Pan-American Union Congressional Library National Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers’ Association

Texan seeks Navy reinstatement to join active fleet

C H Campbell of Jasper Station Texas urged Secretary Daniels to reinstate him in the navy. He first enlisted in Dallas in 1908 and was discharged in 1912 as a first class hospital apprentice with a medical certificate of fitness. The Navy Department authorized his reinstatement.

Washington, D. C C. H. Campbell Jasper Station Tex Daniels Campbell Dallas Navy Navy Department

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LED MI. Frank Couth Leo M. Frank and Wife U. S Shively Senate Foreign Relations Committee B. F. Yoakum Joke Enone M. Seee M. Ener Milwaukee ST. P Siberian Wolves Step By Steamship Company Alderman Lambert Suffrage For Women Mrs. Wilson Child's Welfare Congerts Texan
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