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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1911
Page
1
The Associated Press reports widespread disruption as the great sailway strike halts freight in West England and Wales, stops most traffic in Manchester and Liverpool, blocks Wales to Fishguard, and leads to clashes at Llanelly with police. In Scotland, Caledonian workers walk out and London notes police escort strike pay boxes at Euston.
In London the government delays Parliament adjournment to Tuesday as Lloyd George says action is inadvisable while the industrial crisis unfolds. Churchill issues a stern warning that attempts to damage railway property are grave crimes punishable by penal servitude and vows full government action.
A terse AP report notes a strict guard order in London demanding ten executions. The fragment emphasizes harsh enforcement actions during the tense period.
London faces a deep rail crisis as 50,000 troops are stationed to protect lines amid a strike by the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants and allied unions. Some trains run normally, others scant. rioting flares in Birmingham Derby Sheffield and Llannelly Wales. Government seeks a royal commission to report on conciliation agreements.
Representative Otto Wahrmund and Representative Fred Stevens were found guilty of contempt for refusing to testify before the senate investigation committee. Wahrmund was sentenced to forty eight hours in jail while Stevens was sent back to the senate for punishment.
Chicago reports the death of Myrtle Reed McCullough at 37 from sleeping powders in Paradise Flat. A note to maid Annie Larsen leaves $1000 and laments her marriage. An inquest opens as police seek husband James Sydney McCullough away on a trip. Relations described as happy prior to the tragedy.
Rufe Turner of Greenville was arrested by a deputy internal revenue collector on the charge of manufacturing a still without a federal license. He was bound over in the sum of 0 awaiting the action of the federal grand jury today.
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for unsettled conditions tonight and into Saturday with chances of rain and variable winds, prompting precautionary planning for outdoor activities.
Observations show temperatures around 72 in St Louis Chicago Kansas City New York and Boston with clear skies in most locations. Winds northeast to northwest vary from four to eighteen miles per hour. Showers are probable tonight or Saturday in several cities and Washington remains cloudy with possible showers.
An official statement declares that no newspaper other than the San Antonio Light carries the AP leased wire in full or in part. The claim cited as unsupported is deemed baseless.
Fort Worth Texas August 18 John Anderson a contractor in levee work was drowned in the Trinity River today The manner of his fall is unknown
London remains occupied by about 50 000 troops with orders to shoot to kill if disorder arises. West England cut off from the metropolis as conditions in Liverpool Manchester and other cities grow chaotic. Traffic practically halted in Wales and a general strike threatens Scotland. Railway workers reject a royal commission offer as Parliament delays adjournment amid the crisis.
In Washington on August 18 the House failed to override the president's veto on the Underwood wool bill by 227 to 129 as a two thirds majority was required, leaving adjournment in balance and the session prospects uncertain.
President Taft's veto message on the farmer's free list bill was read in the House this afternoon. The move signals continued opposition to the measure as lawmakers consider its fate and potential amendments during the current session.
The Washington Dc report says President Taft vetoed the tariff revision bill and Democratic Leader Underwood moved to pass it over the veto on reconsideration. The House agreed to a three hour debate with Representative James of Kentucky leading advocacy for overriding the veto. insurgent Republicans supported the plan in the Democratic effort.
Fort Worth August 18 fighting in the Fort Worth Power and Light plant dispute between striking electricians and nonstriking workers escalated daily. Dick Haynie, a striker, was shot by foreman J R Newcombe. Haynie may die as excitement among strikers remains intense.
London August 18 The veto bill limiting the upper chamber over Commons originated legislation became law by royal assent in the House of Lords. When assent was signified members of the lower house cheered loudly, a display not seen before in the upper chamber.
Wireless reports from the German Lloyd steamer Frankfurt, 150 miles off Galveston, say one steerage passenger died of pneumonia and the body is being brought to Galveston for burial as the vessel carries over 500 passengers with one quarter in cabin.
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