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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1911

Page

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Federal Troops Headed to Juarez Amid Armistice Talks

More than 100 freight cars carry 1000 federal troops and field guns from Chihuahua toward Juarez under Generals Rabago and Oro. Rail lines are being repaired openly as insurrectos are expected to clash with advancing forces before Juarez. The move coincides with reported armistice talks and Madero’s proximity to the frontier.

Chihuahua Mex Mexican National Railroad Juarez Rabago Oro Sauz Madero Fedral

Corral Questioned Over Mexican Interview Report

The Mexican government cabled Vice President Corral in Spain to verify quotes attributing to him criticizing Americans amid the Mexican revolution. Ambassador Wilson informed the State Department, and Mexican ambassador Zamacona met with Assistant Secretary Wilson to discuss the interview, with expectations of an official repudiation.

Associated Press Washington Corral Mexico Spain State Department Wilson Senor Zamacona

Mexican liberals vow revolt against Madero and Diaz

In Los Angeles Antonio Figuerea a liberal junta leader says the revolutionaries plan to fight Madero and Diaz soon. The junta has named John Kenneth Turner to heal rifts in Lower California forces amid tensions between General Salinas and Pryce.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Mexico Madero Diaz Antonio Figuerea John Kenneth Turner Lower California Salinas Pryce Junta Mexicali Turner

Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity

To night and Sunday unsettled. Forecast notes include temperatures around 70 to 80 degrees with variable conditions.

San Antonio

Weather synopsis across cities with varying conditions

ST LOUIS reports 62 with rain and 6 mph SE wind and showers then much colder. CHICAGO records 56 with cloudy 4 mph off Lake Michigan, showers and cooler. MILWAUKEE shows 2? with cloudy 6 mph off Lake Michigan and showers and colder. ST PAUL 56 with 4 mph SE wind, possible showers and much colder. DULUTH 49 with cloudy raw 4 mph off Lake Superior, increasing cloudiness and colder. KANSAS CITY 60 cloudy 12 mph south, clearing and colder. NEW YORK 658 clear 4 mph W, probable showers and lower temperature. BOSTON 68 clear 4 mph NW, no change. WASHINGTON 58 partly cloudy 4 mph south, probable showers and lower temperature.

ST. Louis Chicago Lake Michigan Milwaukee ST. Paul Duluth Lake Superior Kansas City New York Boston Washington

No Evidence of Fraud in Hegent Voting

March grand jury discharged after thorough inquiry found no indictment possible for alleged charter election fraud. Report cites hearsay evidence, warns on juvenile crime, urges curfew and pool hall oversight, and notes 92 cases on the docket with 54 indictments. Foreman C H Florian led the over a month long session.

Hegent Grand Jury Cour Aliso Thirty-seventh District Court C. H. Florian C. H. Tatum Pepcens Grand Tatum

Angry elephant kills and mangles trainer in Wild West show

April 29 report from Me says an enraged elephant hurled trainer James Hildebrand into the air and crushed him with its weight. The animal then kneaded the body with its fore feet and dragged the corpse along railroad tracks before attendants shot the elephant. Hildebrand had trained with the elephant for years and slept beside it.

Hildebrand

HATED TO TALK OF LEAVING AT HARDWARE MEETING

Traveling passenger agents pressed for results as hardware men debated departures from San Antonio. Eddy Fitch and Dad Baird exchanged puzzled remarks about when and how many would leave, while I G N Bynum and Garland Tobin teased the situation. Dad urged selling tickets into San Antonio.

Hardware Men's Convention Eddy Fitch Iron Mountain St. Anthony Dad” Baird Pennsylvania I. & G. N. Bynum Garland Tobin Baird San Antonio

Texas National Guard encampment set for Camp Mabry

Adjutant General Hutchings announced the annual Texas National Guard encampment will be held at Camp Mabry in Austin from August 7 to 16.

Associated Pess Austin Tex Hutchings Texas National Guard Camp Mabry

School and Child Discussed by Mothers Congress

Washington D C April 29 National Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers associations discussed the relation of the school to child welfare highlighting the role of education in safeguarding and developing young minds.

Associated Press Washington, D. C National Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers’ Associations

Garner seeks neutral Philippine treaty with equal trade

Congressman John N. Garner of Texas reintroduces a joint resolution urging the president to pursue a treaty that would neutralize the Philippine Islands until an independent government is set up and ensure equal trade relations with all signatory powers. Burgess previously filed the measure. Garner aims for foreign affairs committee action.

Washington John N. Garner Texas Today Philippine Islands Congressman Burgess Committee On Burgess Texas Islands Garner Committee On Foreign Affairs

Annexation cry again hinges on reciprocity debate

Mr Prince of Illinois attacked the Canadian reciprocity bill, declaring annexation of Canada the aim of democrats in pushing reciprocity. Taft's New York speech provided his text as the basis for the critique. The report notes continued discussion on page 2-6th column.

Associated Priss Washington, D. C Canada Prince Illinois Taft New York

Aviators Busy With Maneuvers and New Air Crew

Aviator Coffyn conducts two ten minute flights to teach Landings to Lieutenant Foulois. Lieutenants Kelly Peck Walker prepare for more Curtiss practice while awaiting General Carter’s approval to fly on Sunday. The aero squad grows to four operators as more officers join. selection will be strict. Cleaning Up Day follows with camp tidiness and scrubbing. A court martial is set for James P. Weyland over irregularities in pay vouchers. Col Dorst presides with Capt Mayes as judge advocate.

Coffyn Foulois G. E. M. Kelly Thirtieth Infantry Kelly Paul W. Peck J. C. Walker General Carter Aero Squad B. D. Foulois Aviating Corps Department of Texas James P. Weyland Ninth Cavalry Joseph H. Dorst Third Cavalry James J. Mayes Weyland Washington

Hogs window held by GOP but escapes

A thief smashed a San Pedro Loan show window at 725 W Commerce with a brick, took seven or eight pistols and valuables valued at 150 dollars, then escaped after a brief halt by a patrolman. He fled along Santa Rosa avenue while a hotel night clerk and officers pursued including mounted Officer Frank Brown.

San Pedro Loan Company Commerce Street la Clede Daniels Santa Rosa Avenue Frank Brown Way Clede Hotel Brown

Force Full Weight in Sugar in Vermont

Montpelier Vermont April 29 Purchasers of genuine Vermont maple sugar and syrup will not face short weight as inspectors under Commissioner Hugh A. Henry tour the state. They are sealing all weights and measures and inspecting measures across trades under a law from the last legislature.

Montpelier Vermont

Statue of Washington to grace Mexico City corner

A heroic ten foot statue of George Washington designed by Pompeo Coppini will be installed at the Londres and Denmark avenues corner in Mexico City near Paseo de la Reforma. The bronze statue, a gift from the American colony, costs $20,000 and is set for unveiling on September 11 with former Ambassador Thompson officiating.

Washington Pompeo Coppini San Antonio Mexico City George Washington Londres and Denmark Avenues New York Republic Thompson

Leper Escape Suspect Held in Fort Worth

C H Bronson a 50 year old man is held in Fort Worth awaiting state authorities guidance after admitting he escaped a Louisiana leper colony two years ago. He claims to be well and is confined in a room awaiting Dr Carrick in Dallas for instructions.

Fort Worth Tex C. H. Bronson Louisiana Bronson Texas Dr. Carrick Dallas

Tragedy as 100 Dead In Utica Teachers Excursion Wreck

Emergency crews rush to a Delaware Lackawanna and Western excursion train wreck near Martin's Creek New Jersey. The Utica New York teachers' excursion to Atlantic City left hundreds injured with fire still burning and downed lines hindering full reports.

Easton Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Martin's Creek N. J Utica N. Y Atlantic City

Alleged Dynamiters Refuse Interviews in Los Angeles Case

In Los Angeles on April 29, John J. McNamara and James B. McNamara, secretary and iron worker respectively, alongside Ortie McManigal, refuse interviews as their attorneys direct. District Attorney Fredericks sees no venue change, while officials monitor three Californians linked to the dynamiting case. McManigal admits some statement to the district attorney but offers no reason, according to defense counsel C N Hilton.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal John J. McNamara International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers James B. McNamara Ortie E. McManigal Fredericks Ortie McManigal C. N. Hilton McNamaras McManigal Hilton

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