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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1912

Page

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Rebels Desert Juarez May Join Zapata Rebels

Troops of General Huerta move toward Juarez as railway repairs speed up. Orozco may plan a coup toward Sonora, while Col. Jose Orozco holds Juarez outskirts with 150 men. Border patrols increase as American troops near Palomas and Columbus face rebel movements into New Mexico and Sonora.

Huerta Juarez Villa Ahumada Orozco Sonora Palomas Jose Orozco Juarez R el Paso Third Cavalry San Antonio Columbus N. M

Cavalry Reinforcements Moved Toward New Mexico Border

Reports from El Paso indicate fears of Mexican rebel incursions have prompted hurried redeployment of cavalry from Fort Sam Houston. The heightened alert targets the New Mexico boundary area west of Colum.

EL Paso Mex Fort Sam Houston New Mexico Colum

Robelo Arrested in El Paso for Neutrality Law Violations

Ricardo Gomez Robelo, named as secretary to David de la Fuente, was arrested by federal deputies in El Paso on neutrality law charges. A complaint filed August 10 charged him with violating sections 10 13 and 37 of the U S penal code. He is jailed in El Paso awaiting hearing.

Ricardo Gomez Robelo David de la Fuente el Paso United States Fuente Robelo R. L. Edwards

Zapata Partisans Reported Slain by Federals at Treinta

Twenty seven Zapata partisans were killed in a fight with a federal column under Col. Jimenez Castro at Treita twenty five miles south of Cuernavaca. Two federal soldiers were wounded as troops dispersed the rebels. A train returning to Cuernavaca carried 150 federal soldiers and twelve cars of ammunition with two rapid fire field guns bound for a campaign against the rebels.

Zapatistas Cueanavaca Mex Zapata Jimenez Castro Treiita Here Cuernavaca

Prisoner Found Armed After Jail Breaks in Paris Texas

Tom Farmer, jailed in Paris after murder and burglaries, was found armed with a revolver and two saws in Clarksville jail. He had broken the Paris jail twice in two weeks. the weapons were taken from him.

Paris Tex Tom Farmer Clarksville

Panama Canal Bill Adopted by Senate With Free Tolls

The senate approved the conference report on the Panama canal bill by 48 to 18. Debate centered on provisions against trust owned ships and free tolls for certain American vessels. Senator Brandegee opposed the measure, urging rejection and cautioning about treaty obligations and railroad owned ships.

Washington Senate Today Brandegee House Senate Pennsylvania Oliver Great Britain Interstate Commerce Commission Root Reed

Kerrville Fair Promises Big Showcase in Hill Country

Kerrville public schools superintendent Alvin Dille in San Antonio touts the Kerrville fair as the biggest yet for a town its size. He invites San Antonians to visit for three days of airship display big horse races top livestock and an exceptional agricultural show underscoring strong Hill Country San Antonio ties and anticipated large crowds.

Alvin Dille Kerrville San Antonio Dille

Terrazas Asked to Influence Orozco for Peace Terms

Gen Luis Terrazas a Chihuahua landowner now in Los Angeles has been asked by Rafael Hernandez minister of fomento to use his influence to induce Orozco to accept peace terms acceptable to the Mexican government. Private dispatches report the move and Hernandez previously represented the government at the El Paso peace conference with Orozco.

Terrazas Mexico City Luis Terrazas Chihuahua Los Angeles Rafael Hernandez Fomento Orozco Hernandez el Paso

Demonstration Planned for American Olympic Champions

New York Aug 16 The reception committee reports many AAU officials from across the United States wish to join the celebration. They are asked to notify the committee of the number of officials per district so seating at the banquet can be arranged.

Nework America United States

May Lose Franchise as Austin Team Faces Loss

Austin may lose its baseball franchise at season end if attendance does not improve. Iglehart of the Austin Field club says the goal is to break even, not profit, after selling two Senator stars McLarry and Taylor to the Chicago White Sox. Local fans are rallying to save the team.

Austin Tex Iglehart Austin Field Club Senators McLarry Taylor Chicago White Sox

Governor appoints Texas textbook board nine members

Governor Colquitt disclosed he has appointed the nine members of the Texas state textbook board, though he said it may be a month before announcing the personnel. The board includes the governor as chairman and the state superintendent of public instruction.

Austin Tex State Textbook Board Colquitt San Antonio State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Leagueers Celebrate Victory Of Jones At City Hall Smoker

Five hundred Citizens' league workers gathered at Hermann Sons hall for a smoker and celebration of A. H. Gus Jones winning the city election to fill the mayoral vacancy. Speakers praised unity and urged appointing the best men. Acting Mayor Richter was thanked for defending voters. Mayor-elect Jones sent good will via wire. J N Gallagher presided, Selig Deutschman received a silver cup, and Sheriff Tobin plus Paul Meerscheidt spoke. The program included entertainment by Jack Neville and a wrestling match between Jack Hancock and Ayns Burke.

Citizens’ League Hermann Sons A. H Gus) Jones W. L. Richter Frank C. Davis Jones J. L. Camp Forty-fifth District Court J. N. Gallagher J. S. Kercheville Selig Deutschman John Tobin Paul Meerscheidt W. P. Lobban Jack Neville Marinette and Lewis Jack Hancock Ouns Burke

Atherton Stumps for Wilson in San Francisco

California novelist Gertrude Atherton spoke to newly enfranchised California women, arguing for Woodrow Wilson over Roosevelt. She mocked Roosevelt as a bull moose and praised Wilson for self control, noting Wilson’s opposition to woman suffrage while urging voters to convince him otherwise. She warned of socialism growing fashionable in Newark.

San Francisco Gertrude Atherton California Woodrow Wilson Wilson Roosevelt Atherton Charlotte Bronte Rochester Woody Teddy

Miss Essie Carter Attacked in Dawson Incident

Miss Essie Carter says W. S. Dozier attacked her with a savage horsewhip and that Pope McGlung and Clyde Dozier aided. Vogt Dozier, her sweetheart’s father, is recovering in hospital though still weak. Public sentiment in Dawson runs high as the injured woman recovers.

Essie Carter W. S. Dozier Vogt Dozier Dawson Miss Carter Pope McGlung Clyde Dozier

Plant Juice hailed by San Antonio resident as cure all

Steven Enger, a retired barber of 226 Starr Street, praises Plant Juice as the finest preparation in the world saying it cured his long standing constipation, liver and kidney trouble. He asserts at 67 he is stronger and healthier. Fischer's Drug Store sells Plant Juice.

San Antonio Steven Enger Starr Street Mr. Eager Fischer's

Ferns to Meet Bronson in 10-Round Labor Day Bout

Clarence Wild Cat Ferns of Kansas City and Ray Bronson of Indianapolis will clash in a 10 round welterweight bout Labor Day in Indianapolis after articles were signed in Kansas City. The Chicago Record-Herald notes a political jab amid the sports report.

Ferns Bronson Kansas City Clarence Wild Cat) Ferns Ray Bronson Indianapolis

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