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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1912
Page
2
New Mexico and later El Paso are linked to Mormon refugees seeking safety with families. A courier was sent to El Paso officers detailing their route and the skirmish with rebels as they left Dublan. Junius Romney, in Mexico, commands the refugee group and dispatched the messenger.
Three commissioners departed Mexico City for El Jaquers near Cuautitlan, Morelos, to seek terms with rebel Zapata. Officials warn Zapata may resist any agreement short of Madero's resignation.
State Purchasing Agent Elliott reports contracts for furnishing supplies to state eleemosynary institutions were awarded to eighty firms, most Texas based. Preferential treatment went to those with headquarters at the institution’s location. Bonds of one third of contract value are required, totaling nearly $1,500,000, with deliveries starting September 1.
C L Stone of Henderson Texas, a pure food inspector and former legislator, has returned to Austin. He plans to support Chester H Terrell of San Antonio for the Thirty-third house speakership and predicts a pro side majority in the senate.
Sellers Vines, convicted of killing Officer Moon in the Houston and Texas Central freight yards at Sherman last September, is likely to hang tomorrow. Governor Colquitt refused to intervene and told Sheriff McAfee to let the law run its course.
Wood Maxey and Sellars Vines, both condemned for killing Fred Mounger, a peace officer, are slated to hang tomorrow at Sherman. Both prisoners said they are ready to meet their fate as F T Robinson of the Katy Line returned from a line inspection.
An old advertisement touts a corn cure named GETS-IT as painless, safe, and effective. It claims quick results, no bandages, and a money back guarantee. Sold for 35 cents by EK Berns & Co in Chicago or via druggists.
J. Corrigan vice president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers says American lines are hiring Mexican engineers and conductors who left National Lines of Mexico due to intolerable conditions. About 600 men returned to the United States seeking work as heavy fall traffic approaches. Corrigan and conductors’ VP Curtis directed from San Antonio, with many congregating there before dispersing. Some offered to operate troop trains into Mexico during intervention debates. Not all have jobs yet, but openings are being filled as they arise.
Corporal Floyd Maxwell Reeves of Troop B Amarillo was tried by a military court and found guilty of undue abuse to a private in the same troop. He received a $10 fine ten days in county jail rank reduction to private and was escorted to prison under military guard. The court alleged Reeves acted against a provost officer's authority.
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports that Bulgaria and Servia now admit the existence of a defensive alliance. The development comes as tension in the region rises with neighboring powers watching closely.
New York August 8 Adlai Stevenson vice president in Cleveland's second term will hit the stump for Wilson and Marshall despite being 77 years old in October. He plans to campaign across the country to rally support for the ticket.
Negro locomotive women in Georgia protest a pending bill urged by the Georgia Federation of Trades. The measure aims to bar employment on railroads by drastic educational requirements, likely excluding many negroes and potentially displacing hundreds of white firemen. debate in the lower house was scheduled today.
State Food and Dairy Commissioner J. S. Abbott reports that under his direction only a fraction of the 15,009 Texas dairy cows examined show tubercular symptoms. Abbott, who spent Wednesday in the city, aims to inspect cattle in San Antonio and nearby areas next week. He praises dairymen for cooperating as Texas works to keep herds disease free.
Port au Prince Haiti August report that General Cincinnatus Leconte president of Haiti perished in a palace fire caused by an explosion in the palace powder magazine.
Reporting from the Terrell election, Friday's battle for mayor features arrests and injunctions at polling places. Judge Camp orders twelve injunctions and officials report vote counts at noon showing A H Jones leading in several precincts while Richter tightens in others as voters are urged to turnout this afternoon.
Directors warn of bogus fund collectors claiming to raise money for a new $50,000 hospital. No authorized solicitation is in progress and campaigns are paused until fall due to board member absence.
The annual conventions of the Negro Odd Fellows and the Household of Ruth auxiliary conclude tomorrow with installation exercises at Market hall. An exhibition drill by two patriarch degree companies from Galveston and Houston will be staged under Lieut. Tony A. Smith. A parade through the streets follows, with headquarters at 617 East Houston Street.
In Sandusky, on Aug 8, a black snake about two feet long fought a hen guarding a brood of twelve. The battle, lasting near an hour, ended with the hen prevailing and the snake dead as witnesses stood ready to help the fowls if needed.
Galveston Texas August 8 George Seelingson prominent merchant and former mayor died at noon today He was 71 native of Galveston and widely known across Texas.
Mrs George, a city widow with five children, seeks permanent employment and a home after illness and death drained her finances. Her husband died after a four month illness. children ages 16 to 2 are far from self supporting. The 16 year old works, the 12 year old earns board on a ranch, and the others stay with relatives or at a Protestant orphanage. She pleads for housing to keep the family together and avoid further separation.
Mrs. Catherine Allen, charged with killing her husband George F. Allen, a wholesale meat dealer, has engaged counsel and will seek an examining trial for bail since no grand jury will be empaneled before September term. She was denied permission to attend his funeral. Accidental shooting will be her defense.
The highest price paid in Chicago for beef since the Civil War was set yesterday as 13 head of cattle from Kansas and Illinois sold for 10.26 dollars per 100 pounds.
In Los Angeles the bribery trial of Clarence S Darrow resumes as Judge Hutton weighs admitting testimony by Edward Adams Cantrell. Cantrell a socialist leader is described as a former ally of Job Harriman and a potential witness to Harriman s knowledge of those connected to the Times building explosion.
The International and Great Northern Railway may seek an injunction to stop tax collectors in counties along the line from taxing intangible assets set at 14,488,600. Tax officials were asked not to certify reports, but order stood. The company claims the intangibles should be only 710,000 due to railroad commission valuations amid reorganization.
Officials plan to release results tonight after polls close at 7. Citizens will gather at the St. Anthony Roof Garden to learn outcomes of local races and referenda as calculations finalize.
Austin Aug 8 The state board of health called by State Health Officer Steiner will meet in San Antonio on Aug 18 to consider several important items. The board includes Dr K H Beall Dr B F Calhoun Dr A W Fly Dr S M Lister Dr Hugo McLaurin and Dr B M Worsham.
Special to the Light from Austin Aug 8 The governor appoints T R Fuchs of Comal County as special judge of the Comal County Court replacing Judge Adolph Stein Fuchs will preside over the probate case of the estate of Louis Henne deceased, the appointment made to sit in that case.
Dr. J. H. Burleson is out of the city on vacation until September 15. Dr. Lewis K. Beck will have charge of his practice during the absence. Office, 401-407 Hicks building.
The Harvest Jubilee association seeks permanent structure with a Friday meeting at the Gun ter hotel to elect officers and raise about 5000 dollars for the celebration. It may be independent of the Chamber of Commerce, with a chance to join later, and will be organized under state law if formed. John J. Carrington urges business support to make the fall festival a lasting city fixture.
Harris County plans a Friday night meeting of eighty delegates for the San Antonio convention with a special train arranged to depart Monday morning A band will accompany the delegation and every coach will be decorated Tribune Correspondent Dead Isaac N Ford New York Tribune London died aged 64 after long illnessBorn in Buffalo June 11 1848
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