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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1911
Page
2
Senator Stone assails British marines landing in San Quentin as a hostile act and calls for uncovering interests behind the U S Mexican tensions. Taft plans cautious, tolerant diplomacy awaiting Mexico's formal note before broader steps.
Senora Talamantes, known as the Joan of Arc of Sonora, fled through lines after a clash with Mexican federal forces allied to San Cabral. She took cover in Douglas, Arizona, following a rebellion clash tied to the pursuit of Francisco Chiapa, Moctezuma prefect, and the execution of her husband and two sons.
London April 20. Labor MP W A Thorne asked the Foreign Office about reports of joint American British action in Mexico. The Undersecretary replied no. He also denied that Britain conditioned a resignation of the Monroe doctrine on U S supremacy in the Americas.
Texas and Pacific officers report telegrams from El Paso subordinates stating the rebel assault on Juarez is set for 3 o clock this afternoon unless a truce is arranged by the revolutionary junta in El Paso. The report notes surrender demands and an imminent battle in a tense border situation.
Daybreak found no alarms around Juarez as reports say American ammunition was smuggled to insurrectos under cover of night. Rebels demanded Juarez surrender within twenty four hours.
Private messages report Don Francisco Madero met his son Francisco I Madero today south of Juarez Mexico Gustavo A Madero says father was yesterday at Casas Grandes and a railroad line between Casas Grandes and his brother’s headquarters remained undisturbed No details were given on the meeting and a word was expected tonight or tomorrow
Four thousand U S troops encamped at Galveston prepare for a quick rail or water move. Transports, collier, supply ships, and harbor cruisers stand ready. The brigade breaks camp for extended maneuvers during a three day march.
A dispatch from Douglas reports minister de la Barra’s response to Taft’s protest over Mexican federal troops and rebels firing near the American line. It notes rebels never seized the Douglas customs house, American troops patrolled, and instances of American observers and a rebel handling a gun near the line.
Higine Tanguma, leader of the insurgents in northeast Mexico, captured near Matamoros, left the city this morning with five soldiers and a gendarme to stand trial in Mexico City.
Douglas Flinn discovers a glass jar hidden in a chicken house containing 1600 in gold coins including nineteen tens and forty twenties. He hands the money to Miss Dililah Krouse as neighbors watch the unearthing in Chanute Kansas.
Conversation reveals that the culture club’s attendance is high yet relationships are defined by mutual distrust rather than admiration among the ladies referenced. The exchange hints at social dynamics over closeness and cooperation within the group.
Secretary of War Dickinson told the Seventh regiment of the New York National Guard that the United States will not intervene in Mexico despite rumors. He praised President Wilson for maintaining honor and dignity and for exercising good sense and sound judgment. He stressed the citizen-soldier as the military arm of the nation.
In San Antonio the Mexican revolutionary junta reports Francisco Madero declined any peace armistice. Leaders Vasconcelos Azcona and Gustavo Madero say Madero will only bargain after capturing Juarez, bolstering their resolve and warning Americans crossing the river require passports. Dr. Vasquez Gomez awaits Madero’s reply and alignment with the junta.
The local revolutionary Mexican junta believes Congress may adopt measures to compel Diaz to retire at its meeting this evening. Juan Sanchez Azcona contends fear of Diaz is fading as Mexico calls for his ouster to enable peace. The crucial moment, he says, will be decided tonight.
Hon. Walter Tips, president of Walter Tips Hardware Co and former state senator, died of heart disease at 76. A prominent German Texan, he had run a hardware business since before the Civil War and served on the Texas Library Commission. He leaves four children and was connected with German organizations.
From Bluefields reports thousands of Natives urge annexation by the United States. Provisional president Estrada faces assassination fears under heavy guard. Opponents reportedly organize a conspiracy to seize power at the first opportunity.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld a dentist bill dispute involving Dr. G. A. Clark of Eau Claire. Mrs. A. T. Tenneron ordered two sets of teeth claiming they failed to enhance her looks. she returned one plate and paid $7 of $47, with the dentist seeking the balance.
The speaker argues the nation should avoid large standing armies like European powers. He contends America must be ready to fulfill world power duties with a small, highly trained force, citing recent demonstrations in Texas as proof.
The 500 delegates at the Grand Lodge session in the Grand Opera House chose to stay affiliated with the national organization. Officers including Grand President C J Von Rosenberg and first vice president nominee Haxthausen were elected, with Dr L M Weinfield narrowly winning as medical examiner. The convention plans to adjourn after appointive offices are filled and many attendees stay for a local event tomorrow.
A detailed recap notes speeches concluding the celebration. A luncheon and refreshments preceded a dance floor cleared for dancing as the orchestra led by Prof. Carl Hahn played late into the night. The jubilee committee included F. M. Gloeckner as chairman with Theo Englehardt Ernest Dietzmann Ed Kutschenreuter and Julius Tengg.
Paris reports growing talk of French intervention in Morocco by sending an army to Fez as a result of the Hafid rebellion. The French government has not made a decision on such action.
Madrid reports persistent rumors of conflicts over Morocco and criticizes the Franco Spanish entente. Observers foresee a possible rapprochement and even an accord between Spain and Germany though details remain uncertain.
Louis B. Harris a city hall employee mourns his cat Tom who shared twenty five years at his doorstep. The cat kept rats away and purred at his noises and even sang on the fence under Harris. Tom’s ninth life ended yesterday prompting Harris to take a day off to grieve.
Howard Parker, a San Antonio native and timekeeper on the Mexican Northwestern railroad, was jailed in Juarez last night while attempting to reach El Paso. He is held on suspicion of being a revolutionist.
Three persons are believed dead and about twenty injured when a bomb exploded under a Northwest Side building housing Jose Boncini & Company, wholesale liquor dealers, late last night. Authorities investigated the blast site and surrounding area for clues.
William A. Day was elected president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society to fill the vacancy left by the death of Paul Morton in New York on April 20. Day previously served as vice president of the society.
A period piece lists twenty eight female archetypes such as The Nagger The Hagger The Gadders The Fretter The Clothes Horse The Queen Dominator Homers The Doubter The Good Sport and The Tombstoner as social character sketches in a Life column.
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