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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
1
Washington Aug 29 The Democratic Senate caucus clashed as Sen Hitchcock denounced the caucus machine while urging a heavy penalty tax on monopolies. His amendment to raise corporate taxes failed 41 to 30 with Hitchcock the lone Democrat voting with Republicans.
Fredericksburg business men toured Stonewall Johnson City Blanco and nearby towns on a trade excursion. They seek Fredericksburg as a new shipping point when the railroad arrives, shifting trade from Austin San Marcos and Marble Falls and potentially opening a larger market for San Antonio wholesalers.
Honduras today became the fifth country to accept details of Secretary Bryan's peace plan, reported from Washington on August 29.
Tonight and Saturday are cloudy across San Antonio and surrounding areas with cooler temperatures. Light winds and a chance of scattered showers in spots. Temperatures remain mild with overnight lows in the 50s and daytime highs in the 60s.
Observations show St Louis 72 clear NW wind 8 mph with Saturday fair. Chicago 62 clear West 14 mph. Milwaukee 66 cloudy West 24 mph. St Paul 58 clear with 14 mph winds. Kansas City 64 clear West 6 mph with likely Saturday rain. New York 72 cloudy SW 6 mph with Saturday rain. Boston 66 rain and 12 mph SW winds. Washington 78 cloudy South 6 mph with possible rain.
In Sherbrooke Quebec on August 29, Gent leman Roger Thompson, driver who once aided Harry K. Thaw in fleeing Matteawan, was released on 500 bail. Police Magistrate Mulvana admitted him to bail after he appeared on charges of aiding Thaw to enter Canada, with immigration officials pursuing a stealth entry count. Adjournment granted at Thaw and Thompson counsel request as the Thaw case stalls.
Secretary Bryan left the capital early today for Doylestown to deliver a lecture this afternoon. He will speak at Kennett Square tonight and return tomorrow morning. He then goes to Oxford and Bel Air for talks before returning to Washington Sunday morning.
Illinois representative J. T. McDermott testifies denying Mulhall and McMichael claims he received 2000 from brewers in 1910 and accuses them of forgery and false boasting. He admits borrowing large sums from a local pawnbroker and describes Burns affidavits with Samuel Gompers as unrelated.
H M Schutz, a Tampico businessman, arrived in town and said the Huerta regime will not last another week. He expects Huerta to resign, with Geronimo Trevino taking over until elections, amid U S pressure and world powers. Schutz noted Americans are leaving by boat and viewed intervention as unlikely to provoke concerted Mexican resistance.
Robert G. Norton of Savannah Ga was arrested in Brooklyn on a telegraphic request from Savannah police. He is jailed in default of $2000 bail until September 3 while detectives from Savannah arrive. Norton allegedly raised a check from $16 given by his mother to $1600.
The evening newspaper reaches twelve thousand paid subscribers in San Antonio each day, totaling around sixty thousand readers in the city. In every home the paper stays and readers view its advertisements.
A white man about 24 was found unconscious on San Pedro avenue at 9 this morning and taken to 11 San Pedro avenue home of Mrs. John L. Cohn. A physician was summoned, two hours of treatment failed, he was moved to City Hospital by Sloan Haggam. Noon reports show still unconscious. A card read J. C. Tegler but no further details available. Cause undetermined. not believed serious.
It notes a long standing fact that over half of morning newspaper circulation is carried downtown before readers have a chance to see the advertisements at home. The statement highlights the hustle of urban news consumption and the speed of distribution.
The Light boasts more than double the city circulation of any San Antonio newspaper and four times the drawing power for advertisers. Readers should use their paper to maximize results whether selling a ranch or a rooster.
Stamford Texas August 29 The mile maize and kaffir corn elevator and end thresher owned by the Stamford Mill and Elevator Company burned today. Loss estimated at 12000 with 8000 insured. Origin of the blaze unknown. The company’s large flour mill was saved.
Andrew Carnegie delivered the principal remarks at the unveiling of a bust of Sir William Cremer in the Palace of Peace The Hague. He lauded Cremer as a pioneer of world peace and urged cooperation among leading powers to achieve disarmament and a new peace conference with Germany and other nations.
In New York Aug 29 suffragettes within the Tom family the world’s largest incorporated clan elected women to all major offices at their annual reunion Mrs Thomas Bradshaw was chosen president after a spirited contest among male leaders she declared it fitting to let women run things and to proceed without opposition.
Hamburg American line officials stated the Imperator remains seaworthy after a five hour blaze in the after hold provision room. Second Officer Carl Gobrecht died from suffocation while fighting the flames, but no vital part of the vessel was damaged and it will sail on schedule tomorrow.
In Paterson New Jersey romance blooms after a long mill strike as many workers rush to the marriage license office. The registrar stays open late to accommodate couples after licenses nearly vanished during the stoppage. In San Marcos Texas officials promise ample water and fire protection for Normal by September 15.
Fire swept the petroleum carrying ship Burgen meister Hackman on the Brooklyn waterfront last night destroying thousands of tins of oil and leaving the vessel a shell ready to sink at her dock. Property loss about 200000 dollars.
At a governors banquet in Colorado Springs Texas Governor Colquitt urged sending U S soldiers into Mexico to protect American women if needed. He warned against remaining idle while Americans are murdered in the rebellious republic, contrasting with Secretary Lane’s praise of the Wilson administration.
A homing pigeon found in Godfrey Peterson’s yard at 2105 Monterey Street with a broken wing died during treatment. The bird bore aluminum leg bands marked Cc B 35858 and C B 28614 and carried an emblem with a central J. Peterson suspects a stone wounded the bird and believes the coded marks may indicate a message. he seeks the owner.
In San Francisco on August 29 the Caminetti trial surprised with Thomas H. Warrington defending his daughter Marsha by testifying. He said F. Drew Caminetti, charged under the Mann White Slave Traffic Act, visited his home frequently for his daughter using the name Mr. Whitman, which Warrington believed indicated a legitimate suitor.
Austin news reports the state experimental stations governing board held a meeting. Draws for six four and two year terms were made with Charles Rogan winning the long term seat and P. L. Downs taking the four year term. A. H. Lehigh named agronomist in charge of the soil improvement project.
The bodies of Mr. and Mrs. John Vanderlas arrived in Austin after the steamer State of California sank in Gambier Bay. They were married in Los Angeles in early August and were on their bridal trip to Alaska when the disaster occurred. Mrs. Vanderlas was formerly Miss Clara Caswell of Austin.
The senate resumes tariff bill consideration as Senator Hitch cock attacks the Democratic caucuses calling them a political machine and reopening the income tax fight. The house designates Hayes as acting speaker in Maine while Hetch Hetchy reserve work proceeds and Britten seeks 7 million for armor plate factory. Glass reintroduces the currency bill and a joint resolution restores Adolph Unger as military cadet while Thomas Peyton is named cadet. McDermott denies charges from Mulhall and McMichael in lobby committee testimony.
Viscount Haldane first lord high chancellor of Great Britain arrives in New York aboard the Lusitania. A reception by U S government and American Bar Association opens his five day visit to the United States and Canada. He will tour New York City and visit West Point before addressing the Bar Association in Montreal.
The United States Cavalry team defeated rivals in the national team match at Camp Perry Ohio, finishing at noon with a score of 2675 led by Captain W H Clapton. Other high scores came from United States Navy 655 Oregon 2605 United States Marine Corps 2602 Iowa 2601.
Claims totaling 8,500,000 dollars against the failed United Copper Company and its Montana Ore Purchasing Company were disclosed as Federal Judge Holt named Henry D. Estabrooke special master to hear claims filed by the Aetna Indemnity Company receiver.
Governor B W Hooper issued a call for an extra session of the Legislature to convene September 8 at 2 o clock. The session will consider general bills including appropriation measures and six laws to enforce prohibition.
Seismic instruments show continued tremors over 24 hours and a violent hurricane has damaged huts in the American quarter. Citizens fear a fresh disaster may follow as aftershocks persist in Messina Sicily.
Hundreds of delegates arrive for the National Association of Letter Carriers convention and the National Woman's Auxiliary to the Letter Carriers in San Francisco. The two meetings open tomorrow and run through September 5.
The San Antonio Light features the AP Leased Wire Day report as its core daily general news service. This premium AP content amounts to about 20 000 words per day and is supplemented by The Light’s own extensive special news service.
El Diario declares Huerta’s election assured as Lind’s mission unity and Gamboa’s counter diplomacy reshape Mexican politics. Wilson and Bryan stance boosts Huerta while other candidates, seen as U.S. backed, face defeat. Editorials across Spanish papers hail Mexican sovereignty and diplomatic success.
Washington reports puzzled officials over John Lind delaying plan to go to Mexico City and resume talks with the Huerta regime in Vera Cruz. Officials expect Lind to travel early to Mexico City while President Wilson weighs dispatches and possible departure to Cornish New Hampshire.
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