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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1912
Page
2
In Alamos Mexico the rebel columns led by Colonels Rojas and Campos withdrew into the hills after 24 hours of fighting with federal forces. Reported losses claimed 80 rebels killed and 22 federals. Federals retook Alamos and prepared to renew the clash. rebels numbered about 300 to the federals 200 with superior federal weapons.
Juarez dispatch reports Gen. Emilio Kosterlitzky chief of all rural police in Mexico trapped by rebels. Invaders entered Magdalena south of Nogales and destroyed the Southern Pacific Railway lines north and south of Magdalena where Kosterlitzky and about 600 rurales are based. A train carrying 100 rurales from Magdalena is stranded between burned bridges.
The American consul reports that after losses at Alamos and Ures the revolutionists burned five bridges at Pescadera and cut telegraph lines after looting the town. Retreating, rebels threaten Nogales while the War Department guides Douglas troops to call for reinforcements.
Reports from Cananea Sonora dated August 23 describe Orozco forces occupying several towns in Northern Sonora with attacks on civilians. Militants operate mainly around the Hermosillo area. Southern Pacific rail service between Nogales and Guaymas is suspended and telegraph lines have been removed south of Poza Rica.
England paid tribute to William Booth organizer of the Salvation Army. Crowds lined Clapton congress hall before dawn despite rain to view the lying in state and pass the coffin. A cross section of society honored him, poor and rich alike, in a solemn display. Jagniappe is explained as New Orleans shopkeepers gifting confections to customers.
The resolution orders absent aldermen to appear in person at a special meeting and directs the city marshal to serve each with a true copy, with proper returns to the city clerk.
Following the resignation of Dr. H. D. Barnitz the mayor designated Dr. W. B. Russ as board president with an imminent reorganization. Dr. H. D. Hertzberg and Dr. D. Berrey also resigned. The mayor plans to leave selection to the Bexar County Medical Society and a new city physician to replace Dr. Burg.
The first meeting under Mayor Jones will be recorded in a new minute book as Clerk James Simpson completes the final pages of the old book. The signature of A H Jones will appear on the last page once the minutes from the previous meeting are adopted. Nearby, Victoria eyes directing American migration toward its farms, offering housing and support for initial planting.
Archbold testifies before the Senate committee on 1904 campaign contributions from Standard Oil and allies. He details meetings with Bliss and Cortelyou, explains a $100000 gift and a later $25000 addition, and says Roosevelt and Cortelyou knew of the funds while noting no return or public acknowledgment.
Colonel Roosevelt rejected Senator Penrose’s claim that George W. Perkins financed his primary expenses with 3 million dollars or more. He called the accusation a willful falsehood and accused Penrose of misattributing hostility. He cited letters written in October as explicit responses to the situation and noted Cortelyou’s later reply.
The Roosevelt speech denounces Senator Penrose and allies in finance as corrupt and hostile to the progressive cause. He asserts dissension stems from political and business collusion, lauding opposition as a character testament and insisting the progressive party remains the true reform movement.
Col Roosevelt derides Senator Penrose as a cuttlefish who squirts ink to escape a fight while denying knowledge of any Standard Oil gifts to his 1904 campaign. He cites letters to Cor telyou and accuses press of hostility from trusts, noting Penrose's 1904 support and 1912 split with Roosevelt.
J F Carter of 723 North Pearl Dallas recounts four years of illness including stomach and kidney troubles. He credits Plant Juice with restoring vitality, curing his ailments, and enabling him to resume business life. Sold at Fischer's.
In New York on August 23 George W. Perkins rejected Senator Penrose's claim that $3,000,000 underwriting aimed to capture the Republican national convention. He called the statement preposterous and devoid of truth.
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