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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1911
Page
2
Dr. Vasquez Gomez, leader of the Mexican revolutionary confidential agency, received orders from Gen. Francisco I. Madero to reach Juarez and take part in the peace parley within two or three days, as conference negotiators may seek more time beyond five days.
El Paso reports that if more time is needed to finish peace with Mexico the five day armistice may be extended. Negotiations reveal each side knows the other's basic demands and envoys with full powers may be named to meet. Many American soldiers expect the war to end and begin peace duties.
The dispatch from Paris says General Bernardo Reyes, idol of the Mexican army, will return to aid in restoring tranquility. Insurrectos and Juarez federals hear the report with interest as Reyes, not seeking the presidency, is viewed as Diaz’s most loyal supporter and likely to oversee state and municipal elections.
An armistice of five days began at noon April 24 between rebel forces of General Francisco I. Madero and government troops under General Juan Navarro. The agreement, covering the rectangle of Chihuahua Juarez Cass Grandes and Minaca, pauses fortifications and rail work while allowing duty free goods including provisions and medicines from Juarez, with passes for Madero family and officials.
Paris reports President Diaz of Mexico calls General Bernardo Reyes, exiled for eighteen months on a military mission in Europe, to aid in settling the insurrection. Reyes, former ally in overthrowing Maximilian, may become war minister upon return and says the army must be strengthened to deter guerilla warfare. An armistice at Juarez shortens tension as Reyes moves toward peace efforts.
In Mexicala lower California rebels led by General Salinas and Welsh commander Rhys hold to declarations opposing a self styled provisional president. They seek a socialist commonwealth with future Mexican suzerainty contingent on confiscating American land grants and enforcing strict land limits and universal suffrage.
The International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers faces defiant claims that dynamite discoveries were planted to frame J. J. McNamara. Officials deny violence, vow to uphold union standards while investigations probe explosives and receipts tied to arrests.
Fragmentary line suggests a New York dye works business with mentions of wares and cleaner duties. No clear event or outcome is stated. summary focuses on decipherable entities and partial action.
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor condemns the arrest of International Secretary J. J. McNamara of the Bridge and Structural Iron Workers of America in Indianapolis as grossly outrageous kidnaping. He blames enemies of organized labor and money interests seeking to destroy unions and urges hearing before extradition.
The reward pool for capturing the Times dynamiters has shrunk from 100000 to an estimated 25000. Only about 5000 dollars in cash is presently on hand and available.
New York April 24 Officers from local and international unions allied with the American Federation of Labor in New York voiced belief that the arrest of John J. McNamara and other union men tied to the Los Angeles Times blast was misdirected suspicion. Ernest Bohme said no labor man would jeopardize his union by such actions.
Detective William J. Burns reports finding dynamite in an abandoned quarry in Tiffin owned by Jas. McManigal father of Ortlie McManigal. He says the explosive was stolen from France Stone company Bloomville on January 26 and used in dynamite outrages against the National Erectors Association. No arrests yet in Tiffin, but Toledo may yield sensational developments.
Officials at Union depot report Ortie E. McManigal was in custody of detectives aboard the California Limited at 9 10 this morning bound for Los Angeles. John J. McNamara traveled through the city yesterday afternoon as part of the same custody flow.
News reports the death of Dr. Frederick B. Moore in Denver. He was dean of the academic department at Vanderbilt University and professor of history.
Three Mexican men were arrested in Snyder Texas on charges of theft from local dry goods and clothing stores. Authorities said the arrests came after a patrol stopped the suspects and recovered several stolen items.
A morning rain from 7 to noon measured about 0.57 inch, continuing through the day. After eight weeks of heavy rainfall totaling over eight inches, farmers hope for crop cleanups and deep soil moisture as drought relief gives way to favorable prospects for bumper harvests despite lingering weed growth.
Muscatine Iowa declares military rule under Major George W Ball to keep order during the button makers strike. All social and religious meetings are ordered abandoned. In Arkansas the House approves a bill permitting a monument to Union soldiers on the state capitol grounds.
Christine Texas April 24 It is reported here that the grand jury now in session at Pleasanton has returned bills of indictment against all parties arrested the first of the week on a theft of cattle charge.
Close prime mercantile paper 3 percent for banks bills at 658.00 for 60 day bills and 4.85 for 60 day demand. Commercial bills 4.83 percent. Sterling exchange easy. Bar silver 45. Mexican dollars 45. Government bonds steady, railroad bonds irregular.
A reader asks whether to present a graduating gift in person at the recipient’s home or at her alma mater with a card. The expert replies that local customs govern the timing and method of presenting graduation presents.
A letter from Deck advises the best man to furnish a handsome gift and assist the groom in preparations. He should stand by the groom at the altar and offer early congratulations, arrange the ring, and meet the minister, all at the groom’s expense.
Betty asks if helping a man put on his over coat is improper. The answer notes it is not strictly conventional but admits an improper tone.
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