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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1913

Page

2

Jerome Wins New Victory In Thaw Gage

In Sherbrooke Quebec on August 30, Chief of Police Boudreau sought a habeas corpus writ to arrest Chicago fugitive Harry K. Thaw. Judge Hutchinson granted the writ to be heard at 10 a.m. Tuesday as part of an eleventh hour maneuver by New York state interests. Jerome, who organized the action, hailed the development while Thaw’s lawyers denounced it.

Sherbrooke Quebec Harry K. Thaw Boudreau Coaticook Matteawan Hutchinson Samuel Jacobs New York State Thaw Charles D. White Harry Frazer Montreal R. N. Greenshields William T. Jerome

Writ Petition Aims For Thaw Deportation To Vermont

The court seeks to have Thaw detained and deported to Vermont via a writ of habeas corpus. Superior Judge Hutchinson, returning from vacation without notice, is involved as the writ is pursued by those who contend the prisoner is illegally detained at Sherbrooke jail. Jerome met with Mr. Jacobs before eight this morning after Jacobs was ruled out by Judge Gloversky.

Sherbrooke Hutchinson Jerome Jacobs Globensky Montreal Judge Hutchinson Magog

Hotel Guests and Arrivals Citywide Listed

A long list of visitors stays at San Antonio hotels including Brackettville Waco Muskogee and Dallas residents at the Menger Gunter Crockett Bowie Savoy Bexar St Anthony and other lodgings. Notables include H Petersen A R McCollum Cyrus Parks J D Peeler and J W Childers Jr among numerous registrations and arrivals.

H. Petersen Brackettville Bexar A. R. McCollum Waco St. Anthony Hugh T. McWilliams Muskogee Gunter L. N. Daeh Fremont Menger Thomas A. Shaffer Victoria Bowle E. J. Bohman Savoy G. R. Guild Bowie J. T. Smith Dallas Paul H. Brown Floresville M. Lemon Yoakum KE. W. Gore Pharr Robert Carlisle Waxahachie Crockett M. Howe Houston H. L. Miller el Paso H. Boyd Port la Vaca J. W. Childers Jr Cotulla B. A. Carder Odern B. A. Sharp Uvalde Percy Lorie Philadelphia Gunner J. F. Skinner The City Lampasas J. W. Lockett T. H. Mendell the Crockett Mies Mayare Ware Stockdale

Harlandoe Hot Sulphur Baths Gain Local Patronage

San Antonio residents praise Harlan dale Hot Sulphur Water for its medicinal properties and sanitary facilities at the Harlandoe Bath House Co. Attendants provide courteous service as more patrons switch from Hot Springs Arkansas Mineral Wells and other springs. Booklet explains water’s health applications. car service from Harlan dale offers 6 cent fare.

Harlandale Hot Springs Arkansas Marlin San Antonio Bath House Harlandale Bath House CO

Lind Will Not Return to Mexico City Without Special Invitation

Vera Cruz August 30 John Lind President Wilsons representative will not return to Mexico City unless invited by President Huerta He plans to sail for the United States on the next Ward Line steamer from Vera Cruz Rear Admiral Fletcher hosted Lind aboard the battleship Louisiana this afternoon Also eleven American refugees sailed from Vera Cruz yesterday aboard the City of Tampa to New Orleans

Vera Cruz John Lind Wilson Mexico City I[fuerta United States Ward Line Fletcher Mr. Lind Louisiana Tampico New Orleans

Battle in Sinaloa Turmoil Near Tonolopampo Reported

Reports from Junta headquarters say Federal forces clashed with Constitutionalists near Tonolobampo in Sinaloa. About 1000 Federal troops faced state troops after Huerta forces landed on Thursday, signaling intensified fighting.

Douglas Ariz Sinaloa Tonolobampo Junta Huerta

Diaz to Try on Mexican Presidency

In Mexico City political veteran Sebastian Camacho, past president of the Mexican Senate and head of the National Bank of Mexico, urged calm during the upheaval surrounding President Madero. Camacho recalled resisting resignation pressure and warned of possible U.S. intervention to protect foreigners as strife intensified.

Diaz Sebastian Camacho Mexican Senate Mexico Senate National Bank of Mexico Madero Sener Camacho Mexico City United States

Attitude Praised on US Mexico Situa tion by French Officials

Paris reports the French government views the US Mexico tension with friendship toward the United States. French representatives in Washington and Mexico are to aid in reaching an understanding. The foreign office cites the wish for peace and prosperity in Mexico and commends President Wilson and the American people.

Paris United States Mexico Mafin Washington Foreign Office Officelal Wilson

Congress to grant 1000000 for American refugees in Mexico

Congress will appropriate 1000000 next week to aid Americans leaving Mexico. Secretary Bryan asked for the funds to help refugees partly or wholly without means. The measure is expected to pass quickly, with the Senate likely to concur, and Bryan to act immediately upon receipt. Representative Sisson says the issue is not political and objects to caucus discussion.

Washington, D. C Congress Mexico State Bryan Wilson State Department Bryan House Committee On Appropriations House Senate Areaa Sisson Mississippi

Bryan Optimistic on Mexican Situation in Lecture

Secretary William J. Bryan said the Mexican matter looks very encouraging and should brighten daily. He spoke at Doylestown praising good sense and judgment from Mexico and noted John Lind is still at Vera Cruz with decisions on further talks undecided.

Philadelphia William J. Bryan Doylestown Mexico Muerta John Lind Wilson Mexico City United States Bryan Lind Vera Cruz

Consul to Face Hearing Over Eagle Pass Cash Conspiracy

Consul Jose Mesa Gutierrez, the Constitutionalists’ rep in Eagle Pass, posted bond after a warrant tied to five million dollars in Constitutionalist flat money. His examination is set for next Monday before United States Commissioner Bennet. Samples of the bills have been sent to San Antonio for contraband of war test. Reports say Hermanas were captured by the Constitutionalists.

Fagle Pass Tex Jose Mesa Gutierrez Eagie Pass United States Bennet San Antonio Hermanas

Advance Corps and Troops Move Toward Monclova

A confirmed report states an advance corps departed from a location toward Monclova yesterday morning with a promised afternoon update. Several hundred Rio Grande operatives from Piedras Negras were ordered to the front overnight to participate in the Monclova movement, and three machine guns with 660000 rounds of ammunition were sent to the front. The Constitutionalists seized flour belonging to Trueba Brothers stored at a Piedras Negras mill, a fact relayed by Consul Blocker to the state department today.

Monclova Rio Grande Piedras Negras

Mission boards defer Mexico exodus amid safety debate

The Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian foreign missions boards urged missionaries to decide whether to stay or leave Mexico City as President Wilson advised Americans to depart. They recommended recalling women and children to safety, while men should exercise discretion and stay in touch with U S representatives.

New York Methodist Episcopal Board of Foreign Missions John W. Butler Mexico City Wilson Methodist Board Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missioners Bryan Mexico Butler Union Missionas Conference Presbyterian Board Charles T. Petran Mr. Petran United States

Refugees Reach El Paso from Mexican Border Towns

Seventy five Americans from Madera and other Chihuahua towns arrived by a special refugee train with thirty nine Chinese also moved to the border. The train followed the killing of Edmund Hayes at Madera amid anti American unrest. The refugees will be cared for by U S consul Thomas Edwards and arrangements are under way to shelter the Chinese at the U S immigration station. The dead man was John Henry Thomas.

EL Paso Tex Madera Chihuahua Edmund Hayes United States Thomas Eadwards Juarez George Carpenter B. Wimply Roy Hoard Charles Pringle John English J. W. Haley Charles Truax A. Lawrence J. W. Cade Matins John Brooks J. W. Bodie William: Mexey James ©. Carson J. G. Glidden Lee Carruthers Lee Saunders EK. Smith Ralph Pile Cliff Chapman Krom Chihuahua George K. Laffert Schuyler Lawrence Louis Lane Edna Elmdorf S. J. White William Winkler J. B. Jaervis N. L. Pickard L. Ferne Guerrero D. H. Cramer la Bouquilla Gardner C. George A. L. Franler D. Haskell Pearson Y. A. Stone and Babicora—Arch Parks John Henry Thomas

Deserter Proclamations Circulated by Constitutionalists

Circulars urged Federal troops in Monclova Monterey and other garrisoned cities to desert Huerta’s army and join the Constitutionalists. The appeal condemned Huerta as a criminal and urged soldiers to renounce fighting for tyranny, arguing true patriots desert and defend liberty.

Monclova Monterey Victoriano Huerta Constitutionalists Huertista Huerta

Deserters urged to join Constitutionalists in Carranza message

Don Venustiano Carranza appeals to Huertista soldiers to desert and seek pardon, framing Huerta as a traitor and murderer. He praises constitutional leaders and promises forgiveness for those who surrender, urging immediate action and loyalty to the Mexican cause.

Constitutionalists Huertistas Huertista Venustiano Carranza Law and Justice Pablo Gonzales

Mexican situation unchanged as Lind waits at Vera Cruz

Washington reports no new developments in Mexico. John Lind, Wilson's representative, remains in Vera Cruz awaiting word. Secretary Bryan travels briefly, then heads out again. Tumulty leaves for New Jersey weekend. Wilson at Cornish to receive any important updates.

Washington, RD. C John Lind Wilson Vera Cruz Washington Bryan Tumulty New Jersey Cornish Lind

Missionaries Ordered Out From Mexico by Church Board

The Southern Methodist Episcopal Church orders its missionaries out of Mexico aligning with President Wilson. Telegrams sent to six centers. 46 assigned, about 25 in the field, with several requesting to stay. Southern Presbyterian Board has not issued orders. they have 11 missionaries, five in the field.

Nashville Tenn Wilson Mission Board Southern Methodist Episcopal Church Mexico Southern Presbyterian Board

No Further Proposals In Mexican Crisis

John Lind remains in Vera Cruz as Washington and Mexico appear to agree that the trip has little value. Mexico offers no new concession and officials expect Washington to take the next step. A 12,000,000 peso loan was floated by National Bank of Mexico London Bank and Banco de Comercio y Industria. American exodus from Mexico City continued as warnings to leave drew varying responses.

Mexico City John Lind Wilson Vera Cruz Washington Mexico Lind United States National Bank of London Banco de Commercio Y Industria

Money's Merciless Might and Other Reels At Royal

The Royal theater shows six first run feature reels today including Gaumont's The Money's Merciless Might about an American millionaire's pursuit of wealth. Also Biograph's The Crook and the Girl with dramatic scenes, Keystone's Baby-day, On the Dam Waiter Lubin love story, and talking pictures in the lineup.

Royal Theater Gaumont America French Riviera Biograph Company Lubin Company Talking Pictures Royal

Allard Musical Comedy to End Run Then Change of Program

The Allard Musical Comedy Company offers tonight's final performance of The Doctor's Troubles. Starting tomorrow matinee a new program debuts with Nigger Never Tells a one act musical farce and ten big musical numbers. Tonight features two shows at 8 30 and 9 45. Karl T. Mott ends his Grand engagement with a full song change. Three new reels of moving pictures complete today’s program.

Allard Musical Comedy Company Karl T. Mott

Plaza Theater Vaudeville Opens Record Run In San Antonio

The Plaza Theater launches a three day vaudeville bill headlined by Jack Neville in blackface at the piano and Eddie Clark with daily song changes. The show includes Garcia and Hemmingway songs, Mc Laughlin and Stewart comedy chatter, the Dells singing and dancing, and a violin act alongside regular pictures. Performances start 4 PM with 8:30 PM follow ups and expect strong attendance.

Plaza Theater San Antonio Jack Neville Eddie Clark Garcia and Hemmingway McLaughlin and Stewart The Dells

San Antonio plans fall fashion show in city shop windows

Retail merchants of San Antonio plan a geveral fall fashion show across leading stores with September 18 suggested as the date. Committees will arrange displays in all stores and seek reduced rail rates for travelers from surrounding towns. The event features solo store window displays rather than a central venue, highlighting new fashions and possible additional attractions.

San Antonio

Tax Abolish Petition Seeks City Franchise Tax Repeal

A petition filed with the city council from the Texas Transportation Company asks for removal of the $1000 city franchise tax. The petition argues the tax is an unjust imposition affecting the company. The taxed line serves freight operations for Lone Star Brewing Company and the San Antonio Brewing Association.

Texas Transportation Company Lone Star Brewing Company San Antonio Brewing Association

Eighty Horses Stolen At California Company Camp

A raid near the mouth of the Colorado by Constitutionalists in Lower California led to the theft of eighty horses and equipment from a California and Mexico Company camp. The company is American owned.

Yuma Ariz California and Mexico Company Colorado California

Returns From the Host Millinery Team From New York

F E Tucker manager of the Emil Blum Co millinery dept and designer Miss Rubie Bleything return from New York where they shopped in the interests of their firm.

F. E. Tucker Emil Blum Co Miss Rubie Bleything New York

Norma McCall to Enter Convent Next Month

Miss Norma McCall daughter of the late Ambrose Mec Call and niece of Democratic mayoral candidate Manara E. McCall will join a convent early next month. Once a popular social figure with a noted singing voice critics expected a bright musical career. She says the stage glitter holds no charm and she prefers a simple nun’s life.

Norma McCall Ambrose MecCall Mdnara E. McCall New York

Elgin Auto Contest Fastest in America

Elgin Illinois August 30 The automobile race for the Elgin trophy today covered 100 miles about a third of the distance and produced the closest and fastest road contest yet seen in the country. Leaders travel at 72 miles an hour or more with Anderson in a Stutz in front. Twelve cars started and at the 100th mile only 16 minutes separated the leader from Grant in the rear. The previous record of 68.4 mph looked certain to fall.

Elgin Anderson Grant

Real estate transfers list from early 1910s city blocks

A compilation of transfers including Alamo Home Builders to Bassalo Ho Nugh for lot 115, block 3228 at $275, West End Lumber to J H Hodgkinson for lot 16 block 078 at $747, J W Madison to H L Bedford for lot 16 block 1860 at $120.75, and multiple other deeds dated 1913 to 1918 across city blocks such as Artesian Gardens Palm Heights and Alamo Heights with prices ranging from $2000 to $6825.

Alamo Home Builders Bassalo Honugh New City West End Lumber Company J. H. Hodgkinson J. W. Madison H. L Nettie Bedford John C Ethel O'Hair J. M. Crump John ¢. O'Hair Edwin C. Wandell Albert J. Rheiner Original City Route 1 Division 5 Joseph A. Brockman Alexander Bailey W.W. A. Baily R. V. Perine Richard D. Sanders Palm Heights E. R. Dinsmore Alamo Heights Theodore Kunzman San Antonio Uvalde & Gulf Railway Company Columbia Heights

Western Union Meeting At Gunter Hotel Plans September 18

A social and business gathering of thirty two Western Union Telegraph Company employees occurred at the Gunter Hotel last night with light refreshments, service improvement speeches, and music. F. H. Austin local manager and L. T. Wilson commercial representative chaired. The next meeting is scheduled for September 18.

Western Union Telegraph Company Gunter Hotel F. H. Austin L. T. Wilson

San Antonio Motorists Club hosts social event and auto talks

San Antonio Automobile Club plans a large clubhouse gathering with a 1 30 PM to 8 30 PM table d hote dinner and an elaborately embossed menu. Dr Frederick J Wielding arranged entertainment and a youth swings program as attendance aims to double past Sunday.

San Antonio Automobile Club North Loop Frederick J. Wielding W. A. Elering Hering

Obituary: Joseph A. Dittrich of Colorado County

Joseph A. Dittrich, 23, died at 4:45 this morning in a local hospital. A native of Colorado County, Texas, he came to San Antonio six days ago for treatment. Survived by his widow, his parents, two brothers and seven sisters. Body prepared by Riebe Undertaking Company and to be sent to Weimar for burial this afternoon. Advertisement for Foley Honey and Tar Compound by Fischer Drug Co.

Dittrich Joseph A. Dittrich Colorado County Texas San Antonio Riebe Undertaking Company Weimar

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Alamo Plaza ELST H. C. Mitchell SAN Antonio Business College San Antonio, Tex Department of Immigration Vermont W. T. Sprague of Edinburg U. S Gotton Gunners Maverick Clarke Litho Co N’s Department Cee Africa CU. S Mr. Sisson Ryan Foreign Missions Conference of North America Francisco I. Madero Francisco T. Madero J. M. Pino Suarez Abram Gonzales Gustavo Madero Gabriel Hernandez Ambrosio Figueroa Daniel Herrera Camerino Mendoza Pastelni Monroy Alfonso Zaragoza Villian Judas Methodist Church the Royal Norma M'Cale Mien Houston Hat Company Alex Fraser Fraser Auto Supply Company Ohio Fraser William Steinhardt Hudson Company Baker Electric Steinhardt Baker Franklin Birdsong & Potchernick Texan Austin Fish Company of Texas Secretary of State Fischer Drug Co Adv
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