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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1913
Page
1
San Antonio faces flood risks as finances strain river drainage work. City hires Samuel D. Gray to advise on flood prevention while bond funds, depleted by bond sale costs and equipment, deter river improvements. A mass meeting and volunteer committee may push council for immediate action.
Consulting engineer Willard E. Simpson urges a central river conduit capable of carrying 12 000 cubic feet per second as the best flood solution for San Antonio. He questions dams and cites extensive Olmos watershed data, noting silt buildup and unsafe flooding risk in the city center.
East Texas: fair on Sunday and Monday with warmer interior temperatures. West Texas: fair on Sunday and Monday with warmer conditions.
Observations report city temperatures and conditions at a given p m across St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston Washington Rain or rain related notes appear for several locations with high and low temperatures listed for Saturday and Sunday.
The interstate commerce commission approved Burleson's proposed parcel post rate changes. Books over eight ounces join parcel post. Heavy catalogs get a three month effective date. Alaska bullion rates set at 2 cents per ounce with 11 pound weight limit. Zone rate adjustments and higher weight limits for first two zones and remaining zones outlined.
A militant suffragist disrupts Secretary of State Bryan at a National Popular Government League gathering. She challenges his claim that government strength comes from all people, followed by about a dozen women demanding justice for women. Bryan conciliatory replies and exits. Senator Lane presides.
The St Louis Equal Suffrage League reports 7000 signatures for a woman suffrage amendment to Missouri's constitution to be filed in January. Workers aim for 10000 to secure a margin against challenged homes. Kansas City women reach 3000 signatures as first to complete their share. The state petition requires 18000 names.
General Pancho Villa with 7000 troops moves toward Chihuahua City as crowds await a triumphant entry. Foreign officials and Americans plan to welcome Villa while refugees struggle against dust, cold, and delayed border travel.
Territorial map shows the Constitutionalists controlling much of northern Mexico including Sonora Sinaloa Durango Tepic and parts of Chihuahua while advancing toward Tampico They hold Victoria in Tamaulipas and operate around Tuxpan Smaller bodies operate in Vera Cruz Campeche Michoacan Guerrero Puebla and Zapata controls Morelos
A high official reveals a broad new Latin America policy with U S oversight of San Domingo elections set for December 15, including Porto Rico civil agents and a U S naval squadron. The plan reportedly envisions similar steps if Mexico's Huerta regime falls, with potential involvement of Chargé dAffaires OShaughnessy or Lind in talks.
LaSalle street rumor of Mrs John W Gates disposing of Texas oil securities was denied by John J Mitchell president of the Illinois Trust and Savings Bank The executrix of her husband s estate remains in charge of the Gates holdings while her Texas trip covers general interests.
Arthur Goll nine years old was accidentally shot by a companion while hunting near Wetmore Saturday. The boy was taken to San Antonio and lies in Santa Rosa hospital at the point of death. Doctors performed an operation to remove shot with little hope of recovery.
Burglars entered John Hennessey’s house at 211 West Florida Street on Saturday afternoon while occupants were away. They ransacked the home and ate a hearty meal leaving the table set, stealing about $5 in change, but did not remove any silverware.
Al Jennings a former train robber and current attorney will run for Oklahoma governor as a Democrat next year. He aims to block rivals who helped defeat him as prosecuting attorney, while supporters plan a dramatic speaking tour with moving picture operators to document his history.
W J Bryan Jr son of the secretary of state has just been admitted to the bar and announced he will enter politics but will not run for office He will be a Democratic committeeman and delegate to take part in the governor election next year in Tucson Arizona on December 6.
The note urges shoppers to buy now to gain better selections and service and to bring joy to hundreds of salespeople during Christmas time.
President Wilson will host a suffrage committee formed from convention stragglers at 1 p m Monday. The panel includes delegates from every state led by the national board. Members named include Medill McCormick Illinois and Laura Clay Kentucky among others. A suffrage school opens Monday with three daily sessions led by noted educators.
The suffragists plea for a House committee on woman suffrage moves toward approval after three days with the rules committee. Chairman Henry will convene the rules panel Tuesday to discuss matters and a favorable report on the creation is expected.
In Scammon Kansas J G Caldwell resigned after expelling several girls found smoking on school grounds. The entire city school staff petitioned the board alleging unfair treatment of the children as high school girls reportedly smoked behind a skating rink with older boys.
Inspecting the Uvalde rock asphalt mine near Uvalde and the trap rock quarry at Knippa, San Antonio City Engineer Helland accompanies Co. D. Pollock and A. C. Pancoast along with A. H. Muir Jr. and Mayor Brown who planned to join but could not attend.
Mrs. Minnie Richardson of Volo says she seeks only a nominal fine for six Volo women found guilty of riot after being jostled and placed on a rail on July 15. The six convicted face fines up to 200 dollars or sixty days in county jail. one defendant, Kate Wagner, was acquitted.
In Paris on December 6 the vogue for diaphanous unlined tulle gowns grows after Christmas with plans for new outfits that reveal more of the figure. Designers showcase large hat styles that cover the hair and hang limp over the shoulders. An effort seeks official copyright protection to bar photographers from fashionable enclosures at race tracks where newest designs appear.
In Harrisburg a driver, Charles Harbold, finds two passengers slain in a cab. The man, later identified as M. F. Robert of Gettysburg, and the woman Miss Anna Honsinger of Paxtang, had their throats cut and heads nearly severed with a small knife. Both victims were seated upright.
Omaha dispatch December 6 reports the snow storm blockade on the Union Pacific is broken this afternoon. Ten trains, continental, are now en route across Nebraska as closely as signals permit. Some trains are 24 hours late. Burlington officials cannot locate any Denver trains, all believed crawling in Colorado.
Pierre Jules Vedrines, famed French aviator, lands in Constantinople after a 405 mile nonstop leg from Sofia. He plans to press on toward a world circumnavigation, having begun from Nancy on November 20 and crossed Europe in stages.
A Colorado blizzard its reach across Denver and surrounding counties left hundreds missing and trains stalled. Snow depths reach five to ten feet in the city while fuel and food deliveries struggle amid widespread chaos. Fire crews faced blocked lines as a residence burned. officials worry about ongoing weather and transportation impacts. The storm, though devastating, is expected to boost next year irrigation water supplies and crop yields.
Chicago reports say Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana experience an unseasonably warm spell with ice-free brooks and budding vegetation. Gardeners note flowers and vegetables showing green growth earlier than usual amid the unusual midwestern weather pattern.
The Senate approved the Kern resolution by 41 to 18 establishing sessions from 10 AM to 11 PM with two dinner recesses. The order remains in effect until further action.
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