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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1912

Page

2

Archbald to be tried in December amid impeachment actions

The senate fixed December 8, 1912 for Judge Robert W. Archbald’s impeachment trial after a long session. The day featured debate over postponement, a debate over campaign contributions, and reports on the wool and shipping bills. Henry defended Wilson amid sharp remarks about Taft and Roosevelt. The Hanford impeachment probe moved toward dropping charges as Hanford resigned.

Washington, D. C Senate Robert W. Archbald Commerce Court Archbald A.S. Worthington Clayton House Cummins Works United States District Culberson Privileges and Elections Committee Texas Woodrow Wison Rodenberg Wilson Thomas Jefferson Henry Taft Roosevelt Judiciary Hanford Seattle Judiciary Committee

Stroll by Judge Hut ton Through Darrow Trial Streets

A wandering court led by Judge George Hut ton paraded the Third and Los Angeles streets near Los Angeles in a session-like stroll. Witness testimony referenced the Darrow case as defendants and counsel observed, with Darrow appearing intermittently. The scene ended with recess and adjournment planned for Monday at 10.

Los Angeles Cal Third George H. Hutton Darrow Menner

Turkish citizens in New York mark Turkey’s fourth year of constitutional government

A New York meeting celebrates the fourth anniversary of Turkey adopting a constitutional government. Mr. Straus voices hope for Italy to seek arbitration before the tribunal of nations, signaling a push toward peaceful resolution.

New York Turkey Mr. Straus Italy Tribunal of Nations

Falls From Window Kill City Brewery Employee

John Schultze a City Brewery employee died at 1 15 this morning after falling from a second story window at Louis Ecknarf s boarding house located at 301 James street He was found unconscious on the sidewalk about 10 o clock with no visible injuries Dr Hargis said internal injuries caused the death He leaves a widow and several children in San Antonio The body was turned over to Riebe Undertaking Co Funeral plans are not set.

John Schultze City Brewery Louis Ecknarf James Street Ecknarf Schultze Hargis San Antonio Riebe Undertaking Company

No Expense Spared in Probing Crime In New York

The Metropole hotel owner George Considine seeks a 100000 dollar libel suit against Bridgy Webber claiming damage from his statements about gamblers at the Metropole where Rosenthal was murdered. Threats of death reach attorney James Mack Sullivan and defendants Rose Webber Wallon seek guard as court hearings approach.

George Considine Metropole Rosenthal Webber Considine New York James Mack Sullivan Park Row Jack” Rose Sullivan Rose Wallon

Tumlinson Hurt Chasing Speeding Autocar on San Pedro

Patrolman Tumlinson, recently appointed motorcycle officer, fractured his left ankle after a fall while pursuing a speeding car on San Pedro Avenue near midnight. He was taken to his Helena Street home for medical attention after his motorcycle wheel struck a streetcar rail and threw him to the pavement.

Will Tumlinson San Pedro Avenue Helena Street Tomlinson

Contested Southern Delegates at Roosevelt Party Convention

The article describes tensions over African American and white delegates at the Roosevelt progressive party convention. It notes disputed seat selections in southern states, the push for southern gains, and remarks by leaders like Thomas Leemore and Senator Joseph M. Dixon. A Texas committee is named to pick delegates.

Provisional National Committee House of Representatives Georgia Alabama Thomas Leemore Roanoke Joseph M. Dixon National Progressive Committee Republican Party New National Party Dixon

Illinois Progressive convention picks Funk for governor

Chicago Aug 3 Illinois opened the grand bull moose festivities with a frolicy convention. Frank H Funk was nominated for governor by acclamation and Dean Franklin for lieutenant governor. Roosevelt praised while the platform endorsed a constitutional recall and the rights of the people. The word progressive was burned into every plank of the platform.

Chicago Ill Illinois Progressive Party Frank H. Funk Bloomington Dean Franklin McComb County Roosevelt

Delegates Named From Texas For Chicago Third Party Convention

A Texas committee list names delegates and alternates for the August 5 third party convention in Chicago. Plentiful entries include Noah Allen Brownsville C C Baker Hamilton H F Akridge Wolfe City G W Burkitt Palestine C H Baum El Paso Henry Lee Roreee Houston and others from Dallas Fort Worth and El Paso reflecting regional participation.

L. Jackson Tyler George B. Iy Houston Fritz R. Korth Karnes Cecil A. Lyon Sherman Lewis Lindsay Gainesville Ed C. Lasater Paul A. LeCompte C. H. More Brownsville C. Roddy Cameron Walter B. Sharp J. C. Scott Corpus Christi J. M. Singleton Jefferson W. R. Smith Lasater H. C. Stiles San Marcos M. M. Turney Smithville Joe E. Willams Hamilton A.C. Wilson Dallas J. N. Winters Fort Worth F. M. Wright H. B. Wood Greenville Velmer Antle Sulphur Springs A. Barbour Galveston J. C. Bierbower Lampasas C. A. Clinton Crockett J. Crane Palestine Frank R. Cross C. T. Burns John Daley Jr Bryan Pat Dooling Noah Allen C. C. Baker H. F. Akridge Wolfe City G. W. Burkitt C. H. Baum el Paso H. A. Baker Albany Henry Lee Roreee de Cents Batson R. H. Crabb Leonard J. Dodson Wnd Antonio J.a@ Devoe Thorntons Featherston Henrietta A Franke Palmer Rube Reed Corsicana Soem M. Haller Yoakum Hf. Hill Penhendle William Protty Antonio Max Noha C . O. Harris Paager E. Hannay Empstead Hutchison M. Hilligoss

Stage line owner hunted after Colorado hotel shooting

Sheriff Dennis and a posse search 30 miles west of Denver for George Ballew 40 owner of a stage line between South Platte and Deckers who opened fire at a hotel killing Mrs Wallbrecht and wounding her husband and James McWhorter. He fled to the hills after delaying telegraph help.

Denver Colo Dennis George Ballew South Platte Deckers Charles Wallbrecht James McWhorter Kansas City Ballew Wallbrecht

El Paso Republicans Endorse Lyon After Contested Convention

In El Paso county Republicans endorsed Cecil Lyon's Texas administration at a county convention after a faction led by Postmaster J A Smith opposed the endorsement. Democrats named delegates to the state convention at San Antonio and to judicial and congressional slots. Writs were expected to be served on the delegates in a contest by anti ring candidates, but the convention adjourned before writs were served.

EL Paso Tex Cecil Lyon Texas J. A. Smith San Antonio

Burial Permits Listed For Recent Deaths

Burial permits issued for Lee H Mooney three months died August 2 Jose J Larkin forty five years died July 30 New Omni Robert D Severt twenty two years died July 30 at 403 Idaho Street. There’s nothing so refreshing as a Creamery Dairy Co ice phones 871.

Lee H. Mooney Jose J. Larkin New Omni Robert D. Severt Idaho Street Creamery Dairy CO

Governor Will Not Make Extended Tour

Governor Wilson denied plans for an extended tour and said he will not stump the country. He will focus on speeches in doubtful states in the East and Middle West and confer with Chairman McCombs on Democratic campaign matters. He also received an El Paso invitation to discuss Mexico with national leaders.

Sea Girt N. J Wilson New York Democratic Campaign Committee McCombs East Middle West el Paso Mexico

Not yet replying to invitation. August 7 notification ceremony

The individual has not yet replied to the invitation and is expected to decline. Official notification ceremonies will be held here on August 7 and the campaign will be in full swing, demanding full attention.

Brain surgery on burglar aims to cure crime

In Minneapolis on August 3 a successful brain operation was performed on 21 year old John Howard to relieve brain pressure and treat criminal tendencies. A skull segment was removed and a three inch square silver plate placed under the scalp. if criminological goals are met, he may be freed.

Minneapolis Minn John Howard

Stock Ordered Cancelled in Havemeyer Case

National Sugar Co common stock valued at 10 million dollars issued to Henry O Havemeyer without consideration was ordered cancelled by Vice Chancellor Stevens in chancery court Newark New Jersey August 3. Havemeyer estate plans to appeal the ruling.

Newark N. J National Sugar Company Henry O. Havemeyer Stevens Chancery Havemeyer

Juarez Battle Escalates As Federals Move Toward Corralitos

Federal forces reach Corralitos amid heavy fighting after noon as Juarez reinforcements under Salazar hurry from Casas Grandes to oppose advancement. Rebel commander Sanjines with 1000 men pushes rebel territory while Orozco delays, and Mormon refugees in El Paso tents face sickness as charity funds thin.

Salazar Juarez Sanjines Ojitos Corralitos Casas Grandes el Paso Orozco Chihuahua

Diaz Aims Return or US Stay in Final Years

Paris reports former Mexican president Porfirio Diaz seeks to return to Mexico to aid the country or, failing that, to spend his last years in the United States. Friends say he plans to buy the Clark mansion in New York City to make it his home.

New York Gibraltar Mediterranean Red Sea Indian Ocean Hector Fuller Jordan Lawrence Mott Jr Mott Iron Works Hong Kong China Fuller Mott Sr Mott Walter Bowen Long Island Elopers Mrs. Bowen Matt Jr Japan Paris Porfirio Diaz Mexico United States New Yok City

Consul Probes German Deaths Near Sonora

Consul Max Weber of Juarez begins an official inquiry into the killing of two German nationals near Cos, Sonora. Douglas, Arizona officials report both men were German subjects. Guido Schubert born in Saxony and John Hertling from Aufses Oberfranken Byrnen. One man 50 years old and the other 29.

EL Paso Tex Max Weber Juarez Cos Sonora Douglas Ariz Guido Schubert Saxony John Hertling Aufses Oberfranken Byrnen Bobsuart Herting

Pope Pius X celebrates ninth anniversary of pontificate

Pope Pius X marked the ninth year of his pontificate in Rome amid telegrams and visitors. The article notes his life divided into nine year periods from curate to cardinal Sarto and reports his good health and spirits. An unrelated ad for Creampry Dairy follows.

Rome Pius X Mantua Cardinal Sarto Venice

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Arghbold Ghat Harry Elkins P. A. B. Widener Shakespeare Robert Louis Stevenson A. H. Jones Oscar Straus James Street House Tumlinson Wright Tennessee Philippines General Wright Mr. Parker New Orleans Parker Pearl Wright Louisiana South Colonel Roosevelt State Indorse Roosevelt Dales Lyon Wallace Brothers Company Babcock Wallace Bros. Company North Side Main Plaza T HE Merigang OAS Diaz Pope Pius Creampry Dairy CO
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