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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1914
Page
2
The article discusses radium and Vitalitas, claiming a mysterious emanation enhances medicinal effects. It asserts Vitalitas revives the system, cleanses the body, and helps stomach, liver, kidney, bowel, and blood disorders. Wagner's drug store advertises it for sale by all druggists.
A suffragette arson squad burned a large house in Londonderry on April 16. They left placards reading Apply for damages to Sir Edward Carson.
Letters from the Women’s Club and others condemn plans to cut Crockett street through Alamo plaza park. Weather observer Major Allen Buell also denounces the idea, praising the park as a beautiful central oasis and urging preservation of its beauty.
New York April 16 Karl Dresner one of the last witnesses for the defense in the Rosenthal murder trial confessed to perjury in a signed statement to District Attorney Whitman. He was arraigned and jailed for a grand jury hearing after admitting lying on the stand to help the gunmen.
G W Caldwell known as White Caldwell is placed in charge of the Talam dam in the $60,000,000 Barcelona hydro electric project led by the Pearson syndicate near Barcelona Spain. Caldwell, San Antonio native, has risen rapidly through Pearson works from Medina dam to international mega projects. He brings five Medina foremen and is married with three children.
A 13 year old messenger boy is eager to work to support his mother who cleans Pullmans. His father left eight months ago, leaving four siblings dependent. He asks the Associated Charities for employment and notes his missing wheel hinders his chances. Anyone with available work is asked to contact the charity.
The San Antonio Mothers' Council through Mrs. L F Worley secretary sent a letter to Sheriff John W Tobin expressing satisfaction with the county jail matron appointment. The note asserts much good will follow from this decision.
Washington says Huerta must answer the American demand for a salute to the flag and reparations, while threatening naval action at Tampico and Vera Cruz. Congress and the White House stay in close contact as the Atlantic fleet heads toward Mexican waters.
The battleship Louisiana, ordered to Tampico, Mex, finished coaling early today and was ready to depart. A delay occurred to allow shore leave sailors to return home, following a April 3 arrival after a long Mexican duties tour to refresh the crew.
In Coahuila April 15, a survey shows the San Pedro de las Colonias fight as the bloodiest battle of the revolution. Constitutionalist losses include 650 wounded, 1200 seriously wounded, and many dead. Federal casualties reach at least 3500 with 1200 captured. volunteers or red flaggers are reported captured and executed. Prisoners including officers are sent to Torreon.
Vera Cruz April 16. Nelson OShaughnessy delivers new note to Huerta as provisional president refuses to yield to U S demands. The battleship Utah joins Florida at Vera Cruz and the transport Prairie with marines aboard is the only other American warship in the port.
The Manchester Guardian contrasts Wilson’s Tampico seizure with the Benton killing at Juarez. It argues intervention may follow from a mere insult to American dignity, questions the gain from such force, and notes doubts about limited aims and the risk of broader conflict.
April 16 commentary in London papers weighs Huerta’s options after Tampico and the risk of war with the United States. The Daily Mail urges an apology and predicts a Mexican protectorate if Huerta refuses. The Chronicle links Lind’s return to stronger measures. The Daily News calls for Wilson to show firmness to avert a US march on Mexico City if Vera Cruz fails.
Paris dispatch notes unanimous French view that United States actions toward Mexico mark a significant event. Opinion expressed across circles emphasizes gravity and potential implications for bilateral relations and regional stability.
The excerpt reports critics claim President Wilson oversteps his self imposed limits and warns that war could follow. The Figaro accuses the naval demonstration of coercion rather than defending American dignity and of hard opposition to the Mexican government.
Francisco de la Barra, Mexico’s minister to France and former provisional president, says in a morning paper that the demonstration will clear the air and lead to an equitable settlement. He adds the Tampico affair will show Mexicans that love of country must prevail over party quarrels.
In Washington on April 16 diplomats noted that German ambassador Count von Bernstorff and French ambassador Jules Jusserand had worked through their foreign offices to press for relief in the Mexican crisis.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee adopted a resolution sustaining the president's action in the Tampico incident. It states that the action by the president of the United States is sustained by the committee on foreign relations of the House of Representatives.
The destroyer Balch built in Philadelphia and recently commissioned sails from the Philadelphia navy yard to the Newport torpedo station where it will take on torpedoes before awaiting further orders.
Boston April 16 action on the Mexican situation and naval demonstration were discussed in a meeting. Local voices weighed rights and policy as tensions rose over foreign intervention.
Advertises TIZ as magical for sore swollen or tired feet with claims to draw out poisons and allow smaller shoes. Recommends buying a 25 cent box at druggists or stores with a year long comfort guarantee.
Edwin D. Mead as chief director asserts Admiral Mayo acted rightly in demanding the salute for the arrest of U S marines at Tampico. In Nuevo Laredo reports say Constitutionalist forces move toward Mier and San Ignacio, which were evacuated recently.
Boston April 16 work is hurried on the Virginia Nebraska Rhodesiana and Georgia at the navy yard in anticipation of Washington’s order that vessels of the third division of the Atlantic fleet be sent to Mexico. The Virginia flagship of Rear Admiral Frank E Keaty left the dry dock yesterday and the Georgia was docked today with guns to be replaced and stores loaded aboard all four ships.
The battleship Michigan, leaving the Philadelphia navy yard yesterday, sailed to join the Atlantic fleet in its demonstration against Mexico, as Delaware Breakwater reports today.
Five newspaper men said to be Americans with Federal troops were reported captured at San Pedro de los Colonias. General Villa sent a newspaperman with his forces to investigate and secure humane treatment, with prisoners sent to this city.
Dr H C Hall formerly of Dallas now practicing in Mexico spent a few days in Austin saying he will soon return to Mexico despite the revolution. He believes Americans are comparatively safe and declined to discuss the Mexican situation.
A china exhibition at Newton Weller and Wagner’s features rare English pieces valued around 3000 dollars per dozen. A San Antonio representative is unpacking the collection on Thursday and components include old designs reproductions and the popular golden china. County officials plan to organize a new county school trustees board led by Carlos Bee as soon as election certificates are issued, with a likely next week meeting and no personnel changes expected.
A telegram from Dillon Thompson Clay asks for a certified waiver of appeal in the injunction suit C H Florian vs the county over the hospital bond issue of 125000 dollars. County Judge James R Davis has heard nothing further on the matter. The waiver is needed before the firm can certify bonds against any challenge.
New York reports Jane Est a young woman follower of the li appears sentenced to a work house after a brief hearing. The case highlights urban crime concerns and rising penalties for female offenders.
An Industrial Workers of the World member who disrupted Easter services at Madison Square Presbyterian Church was sentenced last night to 30 days in the workhouse.
An American businessman shares a decades long struggle with catarrh and touts a Swiss American Vaporator cure. He claims instant relief after trying the device and offers a no cost trial via a coupon to readers, urging swift action.
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