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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1916
Page
1
State chief executive and staff prepare for civic and trades parade as Festa Ghows is augmented by new arrivals to the event. The governor will oversee the procession with accompanying officials and parade contingents.
Friday schedule features the Floral Parade commemorating the Alamo and San Jacinto heroism followed by the Battle of Flowers in front of the Alamo. Day and Evening Fiesta Shows on the plazas include Mexican Village and band concerts with a dog show.
The Fiesta crowds swell as train and auto loads arrive to view the three mile long civic parade and trades display. Governor James E. Fearinson and staff are expected to view the events at Alamo Plaza. Manufacturing Club entries dominate with 200 vehicles and numerous firms showcasing San Antonio goods.
Tremendous attendance anticipated Friday as the Flower Parade passes in review, with reports to Secretary John B. Carrington of the Chamber of Commerce noting attendance records may be broken in San Antonio.
About 100 prisoners at the state prison in Lansing attempted to mob Fred Bissell of Topeka after hearing of Edna Dinsmore’s murder. Guards dispersed the crowd. Bissell was moved to a guarded cell. Authorities planned warrants for mob leaders as Bissell’s parole history was noted.
In Topeka on April 27 authorities faced the dilemma of moving Fred Bissell for a preliminary hearing after a mob attempted to seize him in Lawrence for the murder of Edna Dinsmore. Sheriff Klene transported Bissell to Lansing. locals organized a costly burial for the victim as officials seek a lawful arraignment plan.
In Lawrence Kansas a mob of about 200 from Topeka arrived last night to seize Fred Bissell for lynching over the Edna Dinsmore case. The mob searched the jail, dispersed after four officials confirmed Bissell was not held in Lawrence, then left by 32 cars.
Flurries of snow fell in San Angelo as temperatures dropped to forty degrees. The sudden weather killed many lambs on the ranges and damaged newly sheared sheep and vegetation, causing heavy agricultural losses.
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with slightly warmer Friday temperatures.
The Light offers tourist weather notes for St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City New York and Washington with temperatures ranging from 36 to 54 degrees. Winds vary from north to northwest and conditions include rain and clouds with colder spells through the period.
Secretary Lansing announced that the United States sent another note to England demanding the release of thirty eight Austrians Germans and Turks taken from the American steamer China by a British cruiser off Shanghai. Britain says the men were plotting against the British government and fleeing to Manila to continue their activities, risking neutrality.
London observers note the note to the United States continues long held positions on wartime shipping. Shippers delay cases to an international tribunal for damages after the war. Two more American notes are expected on mail detention and Austrians and Germans from the China. Baron Mersey remains the hoped arbiter in the Wilhelmina case.
In Almyra two gypsy women tried to lure the cashier into palm reading while a seven year old confederate stole $600 from the counter. The child delivered part of the money to a horseman who fled as the trio was jailed for inquiry. A prior similar attempt in Stuttgart ended with a child grabbed $200.
French positions before Verdun were shelled heavily last night but the German infantry attack failed to develop. A small assault north of Fort Vaux was checked instantly by French guns, the war office reported.
Berlin April 27. James W. Gerard American ambassador to Germany will depart for the German army headquarters where he will be received by the German emperor and chancellor. The note says Berlin expects to answer the American note on submarine warfare by week’s end and that enemies seek to drive a wedge between Germany and the United States.
A city wide half holiday is proclaimed for Friday April 28 1916 to allow all schools and city county workers to attend the Flower Parade and Battle of Flowers. Mayor Clinton G Brown County Judge James R Davis and other leaders urge business closes at 1 pm and citizen participation.
In Nashville on April 27 the death of young attorney Harry S. Stokes, shot by Attorney Charles C. Trabue in Stokes private office, drew public interest. Trabue said he went to secure a withdrawing statement, claiming Stokes assaulted him. no further light emerged. Stokes funeral was set for today with burial in Memphis.
London reports that four Zeppelins visited Kent and Essex, dropping about one hundred bombs but causing no casualties. The airships were kept under searchlight beams and were subjected to heavy anti-aircraft fire as crowds watched the dramatic bursts of shells.
Governor Ferguson left Austin at 1 20 pm over the Katy for San Antonio to join the ongoing fiesta. He traveled with Adjutant General Hutchings and will be met there by his personal staff.
The West Texas Bank & Trust Company, closed April 3, will be liquidated. About 850,000 in insured deposits are backed by the state guaranty fund, with payments to begin around May 1. Commissioner John S. Patterson reports assets will be converted to cash and paid to depositors, with most losses limited to 10 to 15 percent on interest-bearing and secured deposits.
About twenty two clerks in the Missouri Kansas & Texas railroad at Waco quit their union after an ultimatum from the Katy requiring resignation or severing ties. R P Dee of Cincinnati traveling to Dallas to confer with Katy officials while Katy HQ said no order to clerks existed.
The marriage of Irene Langhorne Gibson daughter of Charles Dana Gibson to George KE Post Jr will be celebrated at St Bartholomew's Church New York. Miss Gibson a debutante of the winter is among the season's popular youngest set. Her mother Irene Langhorne of Virginia is from the Langhorne family of Greenwood and her father a famed black and white illustrator. Mr Post is Harvard graduated and a Knickerbocker Club member. his grandfather was the noted architect George B Post.
At a New York meeting of Lusitania survivors Joseph L. Myers and James L. Leary said they were approached by a lawyer under indictment who offered $50,000 to sue Cunard for negligence. The group planned concerted action, seeking to press claims against the German government and prepare for united legal effort with all survivors.
The Carmanian a 840 ton Norwegian bark was sunk by gunfire from a German submarine 55 miles off the west coast of Ireland. The crew abandoned ship with one lifeboat capsizing while the other reached shore with the captain and nine seamen. Rescued by cliff ladders, the vessel built in 1897 and owned in Stavanger had been sailing from Buenos Aires to Falmouth since February 18.
White House confirms Henry Morgenthau's resignation as American ambassador to Turkey. Abram J. Elius of New York is expected to succeed him, and Morgenthau will join campaign work for the Democratic party in the presidential race.
Senator Stone submitted the results of his late night conference with President Wilson to the Senate foreign relations committee. Submarine policy dominated talks, with the Mexican situation and Japan's protest against immigration bill features also discussed. The president remained hopeful diplomacy would avert a break in relations despite gravity. The Japanese protest was set for debate by the Senate immigration committee today.
Water consumption in Seattle hotels has climbed since the early January start of prohibition, prompting 19 major hotels to file a petition with the city council asking a 30 percent reduction in water rates.
R A Campbell a Negro attorney plans to file a petition with the mayor and commissioners on Thursday demanding removal of the Carnegie library maintenance tax from his assessment. He says as a Negro he is denied access to books and entry to the library and seeks relief from taxes for a benefit he cannot receive. He argues the case tests his constitutional rights.
Generals Scott and Funston prepare to depart for El Paso with Col Michie and Capt Lee for a border conference with General Obregon. Bell’s message says Obregon is en route to Juarez from Mexican sources but time of arrival is not provided. The session could open Saturday morning with Obregon first called on due to his cabinet role.
Secretary Baker orders Generals Scott and Fanston from San Antonio to El Paso for talks with General Obregon. Consul Silliman reports Obregon left Torreon bound for Juarez, with plan changes sending him to Piedras Negras opposite Eagle Pass. Officials anticipate Obregon reaching Juarez tonight while Villa factions loom.
In April 27 dispatches, army officials confirm a conference among Generals Scott Funston and Obregon to meet in El Paso Juarez or nearby. Obregon may reach Juarez tonight, with Chihuahua as a possible base, while Durango City faces anti American sentiment and warnings to residents. The Parral battle is billed as a Mexican victory by papers despite claims of massacres. Carranza generals are praised for protecting civilians amid the unrest.
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