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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1911

Page

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Grand Modern US Army Pageant Parades Through San Antonio

Thousands witnessed the grandest military pageant in San Antonio with 8500 troops from infantry cavalry artillery engineers and signal corps marching a four mile route. The review from the San Antonio Club balcony showcased olive drab uniforms bands flags and precise formations for an hour and a half of martial display.

San Antonio United States National United States Army Signal Corps Alamo Plaza Carter Frederick A. Smith Co. I Avenue D Commerce Street Main Plaza Military Plaza San Saba Street Houston Street Avenue C Grayson Street New Braunfels Avenue Uncle Sam

Weather summary across multiple cities with wind and forecast

City by city weather report notes temperatures from 36 to 64 degrees. Winds vary from four to sixteen miles per hour with showers or clear skies and cooler or pleasant conditions ahead.

St. Paul Chicago Milwaukee St. Louis Duluth New York Boston Washington

Good Weather Forecast for Battle of Flowers in San Antonio

The United States Weather Bureau reports good weather expected for the Battle of Flowers with a message sent from Washington. The bulletin dated April 17 1911 notes showers on Tuesday but otherwise fair conditions predicted for the event day in San Antonio.

United States Weather Bureau San Antonio Washington Washington, D. C Anee

Pretty Young Nurse Goes to Mexico

Miss E. Arisamendi a nurse at Santa Rosa hospital resigns to join the Red Cross in the Mexican Revolution. She plans to leave San Antonio within days and will seek field duty near her brother, with federal or revolutionary forces uncertain.

Red Cross Society Mexico E. Arisamendi Santa Rosa Hospital Republic Miss Arisamendi San Antonio

Rumors of Japanese Seizure Stir Chinese City

In Amoy China on April 18 the local press fueled unrest by reports that Japan plans to seize Majichuria and Fukien province. Mass meetings called by self-government societies discussed defenses and national security measures.

Japan Manchuria Fukien Province Associated Press Amoy China Majichuria Fukien

Woman jailed on charge of assault to murder in Burleson Street shooting

Mrs. Melba Forbes is jailed on charges of assault to murder after allegedly firing twice from a rifle at Misses Harriet and Edith Cole and Mattie Cole near the Forbes home in the 700 block of Burleson Street. The incident followed a police court session where Louisa Webber faced a language charge that was dismissed.

Misses Harriet Edith Cole Mattie Cole Mattie Gibson Melba Forbes Forbes Burleson Street Louisa Webber Annie Alder Harriet Cole

Women Eligible for State Grand Officer Privileges at Hermann Sons Meet

At Beethoven hall the Hermann Sons grand lodge granted sister lodges the right to vote in state elections and to hold state grand offices. The move ends debate and passes by unanimous vote as delegates and families observe a parade after morning sessions. A play titled Hermann The Liberator is scheduled for tonight.

Hermann Sons, Grand Lodge Beethoven Hall Galveston National Grand Lodge Grand Lodge C. J. von Rosenberg Hermann the Liberator

Stock Market Heavily Falls Amid Turmoil in New York

New York stock market tumbled April 18 under a strong raid after the Interstate Commerce Commission denied rail freight rate increases amid Mexican tension. National Biscuit dropped 6.5 points, Reading Lehigh Valley and St. Paul fell 3 points, others 1 to 4 points as bear traders and liquidations pushed prices lower.

Associated Press New York Interstate Commerce Commission National Biscuit Reading Lehigh Valley St. Paul

Rebates Paid on Cotton Shipments

At the second day of hearings before the interstate commerce commission the Southwestern Shippers association vs thirty seven railroads revealed corroborated testimony of steamship agents showing systematic rebating on cotton shipments from Texas City to foreign countries. The hearing features a sharp clash with railroads defending themselves, led by H H Haines of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce and J H Johnson of the Oklahoma traffic bureau, with state legal support.

Associated Press Galveston Tex Interstate Commerce Commission Southwestern Shippers’ Association Southwestern Texas City

Pecan Tree Pest Active Reported in Harrison County

The department of agriculture received a report that the twig girdler is damaging pecan trees in Harrison county, Texas, as of April 18.

Associated Press Austin, Tex Department of Agriculture Today Harrison County

Grand Jury Probing Betting Ties to Commission Fight

Reported grand jury activity hints at an inquiry into alleged betting on the commission government election. Subpoenas issued for many figures linked to the commission fight, while no opponents have been summoned.

Grand Jury Commission Government League Commission J. H. Clark A. H. Jones George Surkey Edwin Chamberlain Alexander Boynton George Saunders Martin Wright Charlies T. Fincham E. J. Altgelt Horace H. Shelton Pat Stevens Albin Seidel William Aubrey

Hutchings Details Major Fryar for San Antonio Maneuvers

Adjutant General Hutchings announced Major Thomas V. Fryar of the medical corps from Corsicana is detailed to the San Antonio maneuvers. The April 18 release places Fryar among the units aiding training programs.

Tilt Absocisted Press Astin Tex Hutchings Thomas V. Fryar Medical Corps Corsicana San Antonio

AMMUNITION GONE REBELS ABANDON AGUA PRIETA

Francisco I Madero Sr leaves Laredo Texas by special train with Ernesto Madero Alfonso Madero and others seeking peace talks with his son Francisco J Madero Jr near Madera in a field amid prior New York meetings with Limantour. Bridges burned blocked their Eagle Pass route. The elder Madero aims to compel a meeting and end hostilities.

Associated Press Chihuahua Mex Laredo Texas Francisco Ernesto Alfonso Madero Rafael Hernandez Francisco J. Madero Jr Eagle Pass Mexico Hernandez Ernesto Madero Reata Monterey San Pedro Madero Ojinaga Santa Rosalia la Cruz Chihuahua City Francisco I. Madero Sr Senor Madero Alfonso Frederico Moye New York Limantour United States

Mexico Reassures U S on Border Peace at Agua Prieta

Washington reports positive Mexican assurances of a restrictive border policy to prevent further fighting. Rebels evacuated Agua Prieta after hours of battle and federal troops entered unopposed. Col Medina surrendered to U S troops while losses remain unconfirmed.

Mexico United States Agua Prieta Washington Douglas Taft State Department Senate House Congress Cullom Illinois Representative Sulzer New York Foreign Affairs Committee Sulzer Sloan Arizona Juarez Medina U. S Col. Medina Ball Park Col Reynaldo Diaz Luis Medina Barron Rurales Francisco Chia Moctezuma Red Cross

Prisoners Arrive in Chihuahua From Battlefield

Prisioners held by Mexican federal troops after Sunday’s clash between federals and insurrectos near Sauz and Santa Clara arrive in Chihuahua with about one thousand federal troops under General Lis Bago. Among them are Americans and two Germans. they report humane treatment and hope for U.S. release as they camp eight miles north of the city before trial.

Associated Press Chihuahua Laredo Tex Sauz Santa Clara Lis Bago Sydney Severns United States Casas Grandes

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Flower San Aronio General Carter W. H. Carter Weather Bureau Washington Telegraphs Assurance of Santa Rosa Infirmary Mauehu Madera Francisco Madera THE Agua Prieta, Mex Can No Re Bete
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