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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
2
Police faced about 20 Zapatistas who fled Mixcoac as authorities sought them after a pursuit. The retreat followed a clash in Juarez with cartridges exhausted and reinforcements summoned, leaving only scattered traces of the insurgents.
The city press reports rapid Zapista gains in the south while detailing brutal acts in Ixtapam. El Imparcial cites mutilations and killings, stirring outrage as editors urge aid to suppress Zapatism. El Pais threatens potential American intervention amid calls for government accountability.
Toluca Mexico August 15 Zapatis tas gained control of the southern branch railroad out of Toluca occupying Atla the terminus. Fear of attack on Toluca eased by the arrival of forces and growing rebel position in the area.
General Trujillo with seven hundred troops abandoned Tenancingo, surrendering control of the rebel stronghold to the Zapatistas. The state capital, previously held by about 100 guards, received reinforcements totaling two thousand including rurales and regulars via a military train from Mexico City. Refugees flock to safety as Trujillo’s maneuver exposes the surrounding area.
Special to The Light from El Paso Texas reports General David De La Fuente remains in the county jail as a formal charge is prepared before the U S commissioner. A Friday morning hearing was anticipated to fix his bond after documents arrive from San Antonio. He is detained as a ranger prisoner.
Aeroplanes will assist General Huerta in his campaign against rebels unless Orozco’s force at Juarez breaks into small bands. Two monoplanes purchased by the war department and tested at Torreon have been sent to Gallegos for scouting missions. One is operated by American J. H. Worden.
Two Englishmen C Cruikshans and C H Sterling working at a Guerrero mine were held up by Zapatistas between Atlixtac and Puente de Ixtla Morelos. Stripped of belongings and horses they walked to Puente de Ixtla and telegraphed for help. With trains halted they hope to travel on a military train if permitted.
C H Shilling father of Mrs Minnie Laduquee who fatally shot her husband in Dallas weeks ago files a complaint alleging unsound mind and asks restraint for his daughter. He previously urged officers not to arrest her and sought more time to control her. Complaint awaits service by an officer.
The article covers continued indictments demands, confessions from Rose about Becker planning the Rosenthal murder, and a grand jury in New York probing the case. It notes Becker’s alleged complicity, Webber and Vallen’s refusals to testify, and a mass Cooper Union meeting forming a vigilance committee to root out police graft connected to the crime. It names foreman Daniel Frohman and committee members Eugene H. Outerbridge Jacob H. Schiff Eugene Appilbin Henry Moskowitz Allen Robinson F S Tomlin Raymond V Ingersoll Mrs. Charles H. Israels George B. Agnew.
Sam Shepps left Hot Springs at 7 15 am in charge of Assistant District Attorney Rubin and detectives to testify in the Herman Rosenthal murder case in New York City The party traveled by the St Louis Iron Mountain Southern line and entered their car quietly Detective Althomas of Whitman s office took charge and Schepps praised him saying Al s a regular guy The departure followed explicit instructions not to disclose hour route or arrival time
Schepps travels through Little Rock toward New York with Assistant District Attorney Rubin and Detectives Thomas and Stewart. Rubin keeps his route private, noting it could change between stations. Schepps enjoys the trip, while Sandler is reportedly due in Hot Springs. only one Rubin Schepps train passed Benton. A search occurred at Schepps request. Fire destroys a Holland gin plant. loss $17,000 with $11,600 insurance.
William E Tietze Sr a San Antonio contractor was found dead in a barn behind his home at 315 Barrera street with a bullet through his heart and a Winchester rifle nearby. Coroner Umscheid examined the scene and the body was taken to Riebe Undertaking Parlors for burial preparation. Tietze, a New Braunfels native, had lived in San Antonio 33 years and was active in German circles and local firms before entering contracting. survivors include Christina Tietze his widow six sons six daughters and a brother. The funeral will be held at 5 pm tomorrow from the residence followed by interment in the new Hermann Sons cemetery.
Miss Mildred Sackett a 15 year old in Cleveland complains the $2400 yearly allowance from her late father’s estate is insufficient. Her guardian seeks Probate Judge Hadden’s approval for an increase, with the final amount to be decided by the judge. The estate was about $100,000 at the father’s death in 1897.
Cleveland Ohio August 15 Nashville chosen as 1913 convention city by I T U vote 292 to 30 over New York. A ballot on establishing an employment bureau passed after heated debate as telegrams to Washington protested postal rate increases on second class mail. A split in the women's auxiliary led to separate elections for Mrs Frank N Long Cincinnati and recognition plans for their own group.
Senator Pomerene’s resolution orders Attorney General Wickersham to pursue criminal charges against Standard Oil and American Tobacco executives. The motion cleared a filibuster to reach the senate calendar after a heated debate in which Pomerene accused the attorney general of failing his duty. Senators Sutherland and Kenyon spoke on opposing sides.
Governor Woodrow Wilson planned to discuss tariff issues high cost of living and agricultural development during a Washington Park speech in Sea Girt New Jersey. He left by train at 11 o clock and intended to speak extemporaneously.
The Senate Military Affairs Committee voted to recommend immediate confirmation of Taft era appointments. Clarence R. Edwards is named brigadier general and chief of the bureau of insular affairs. Frank McIntyre and George Andrews receive brigadier general ranks for four-year terms. Edgar Z. Steever is also named brigadier general. Opposition blocks Witherspoon's appointment to succeed Grant.
An auto struck Charles Bosshardt's buggy on Avenue D at 10 last night. The speeding car did not stop, leaving the horse uninjured and the buggy damaged. Police know the car’s number and seek the driver, with an arrest likely in corporation court tomorrow morning.
Stratford reports 20000 militiamen set to contest near the Blue defenders as a major confrontation looms before Saturday. Meanwhile in Houston officials announce plans to double repair capacity, adding 33 locomotives and 3000 freight cars to Harriman line rolling stock.
Mrs. Jennie Urquhart died this afternoon at 1 o clock at 207 Carson street after a short illness. Survived by husband W. F. Urquhart a son Richard a daughter Anna five stepchildren three brothers and two sisters many in Denison Crystal City San Antonio Tyler and New Orleans services by Rebekah lodges tomorrow at 7 pm Shelly Loring parlors then body sent to Denison for interment at Southern Pacific depot.
Clarence Darrow began his final phase in the jury trial on August 15 in Los Angeles by pledging to stay to the bribery charge regarding George G. Lockwood. He warned that a conviction would imply perjury by Harriman Wolfe himself and Bert Franklin as an honest man, while criticizing the district attorney and alleging government malice.
The trial of John Stowers of Fort Smith Arkansas for his alleged role in the March 12 lynching of Stanford Lewis shifts to Waldron Arkansas. Stowers once built the local jail and is among several mob members indicted after it emerged Lewis did not kill an officer.
The Interstate Commerce Commission extended the reduction in class freight rates from Galveston to Oklahoma City and Wichita from September 1 to November 1. The cuts apply to traffic from New York and other Northeastern Atlantic seaboard points via Galveston and affect virtually all western and southwestern railways.
Dispatch from Panama reports renewed bombardment of Managua with severe street fighting. An assassination attempt targeted Gen Emilio Chamorro, government troops number about four thousand, insurgents lack equivalent strength, hospitals overwhelmed, casualties high, and officials seek American intervention.
Sixteen American firms with Nicaragua interests appeal to the state department to use its offices to restore peace. Reported bombardment of Managua includes a near fatal incident for Mr. Ham the general collector of customs and several other Americans.
Joe Morales, ex lieutenant of fire company No 6, seeks a hearing before the police committee after his dismissal cited as political in motive. The committee, led by Alderman Ray Lamber, will study the written complaint and present findings at the regular city council meeting next Monday afternoon.
Washington August 15 complete disagreement between the house and senate on the sugar tariff bills. A conference report presented to the Senate indicates no sugar legislation will pass this session.
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