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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1911

Page

14

Reyes 9 Said To Be On His Way To See Taft

After a week of uncertainty, Gen Bernardo Reyes is reportedly not at his San Antonio residence. A telegram from Reyes in Camargo is denied. His son says the general is en route to Washington, seeking an audience with President Taft, while officials and relatives dispute the messages and contemplate subterfuges surrounding his whereabouts.

Bernardo Reyes San Antonio San Fedig Pedro Saye Mra. Teves Tom Demarga Light J. A. Jeroandes Regus Ial Petty San Antonia Mr Quiroga Miguel Quiroga David Reyes St. Louis Jocas Maristag Secret Service Gen- 4 Eyes Karnes City Offici Itresville Efficinis THO Los Angeles Cal Federal Brand Ortie F. McMafigal Lst Department of Justice Washington Sroeress Indianapolis Pacific Cail W. Burng Jin Appalachian Rocky Mountains Witnogues McNamara Unte San Quentin Penitentiary MeNamaras

Weather snapshot for several cities with unsettled conditions

Dee 7 Cheveee to San Antonio area reports unsettled weather with rain possible Saturday. Temperatures range from the mid 40s to mid 60s across listed cities. Winds shift from southeast to northwest, with warm trends expected Saturday in most locations. Data notes warn against wire service influence.

San Antonio Wicinity

Jury completes Chapin trial jury in Texas case

Special to The Light reports in Victors Texas that a full jury was formed by 11 am and testimony began at 2 pm in the case of D B Chapin charged with killing Oscar J Rountree. Jurors include farmers and local tradesmen. one potential juror was excused for rheumatism. Proceedings stalled briefly for witness attachments. Chapin’s defense contends Rountree shot first. Mrs Chapin attended briefly, the only woman present.

Tex D. B. Chapin Oscar J. Rounitee O. TL. Rosensteel Wilion Shearer, Jr Edda Wagner J. P. Carrington Db. J. Raven Otto Dentler G. A Ohrt Paul Arnold William Wagner H. BR. Bauss IL. O Meries AW. Carpenter Barrington Jaun Acy Arnali Cheriel Carpenter Gentlaman H. A. Zeplin Jel Chapin Guy Mitchell W. L. Duane Suich

Volunteers to Replace San Antonio Firemen A Nation's Alarm

San Antonio faces a possible temporary loss of its paid fire department as workers threaten to quit over delayed October and November pay. Volunteers, led by former officers, claim they can provide a reliable fire fighting force within hours, potentially leaving the city with no helmeted volunteer department for a short period tomorrow.

San Antonio United States

England Maintains Naval Spy Bureau

Reports to the Imperial court allege English ship broker Max Schultz and four German associates sought naval secrets. Schultz linked to a British information bureau spanning shipyards and naval works abroad. He reportedly admitted incriminating evidence. two German naval engineers named among key accomplices face severe punishment.

Associatid Press Letpstc, Ince Imperial Court Max Schultz Schulte Leharsgey Gurav

Strawberries Added to Christmas Menu in Southwest Texas

Fresh berries arrive in San Antonio markets with six crates priced at 40 cents a quart. Prico & Co. supplied the fruit this morning as gardeners in Southwest Texas report a large, reasonably priced Christmas supply. The berries, a fine late winter variety, rival July and August fruit in flavor.

San Antoniano Pricro & Cy Ninsowlves Norty Texas Tima

Dynamiting probe widens as McNamara case looms

Los Angeles dispatch reports federal grand jury investigations into a nationwide dynamite conspiracy, with 423 witnesses subpoenaed and McNamara brothers refusing to testify. Indictments expected within a week, while defense and related bribery charges in Houston stir public attention.

United States Wiatrat Je. A. Reagan Tse Grand Jury Kmo McNamara Defense

Surelangevin Suit Is Called in Paris

Paris December 8 The court hearing in the Surelangevin suit, prominent in the seontive world, was called today before the correctional part of the Selno. None of the parties appeared and the judge postponed the hearing for a fortnight. Negotiations are understood to be ongoing toward an amicable settlement.

Prins Paris France

Congress Sees Seances Not In Session Inception

Washington December Associated Press dispatch notes no session today as the senator investigations continue with defense witnesses. Beet sugar farmers pressed to refute peonage claims in Colorado while Representative Munn accuses Kentucky's Thomas of near fist fight amid debate over semi annual tobacco taxes and a general service pension bill.

Colorado Munn Pennsylvania Representative Thomas Kentucky

Bridge Collapse Causes Heavy Losses Near Kazan

Report from St Petersburg says between 150 and 200 workers fell into the Volga when a railroad bridge under construction near Kazan collapsed under ice pressure. Only four bodies recovered so far as towns downstream are warned to watch for possible survivors on ice floes.

St, Petersburg Dra Kazan

Baltimore hosts governors for Southern immigration conference

Baltimore, Md. hosts a gathering of governors from western and southern states for a conference on encouraging Southern immigration. Gov Judson Sturman of Ohio joins the group after relocating from Atlanta. A Maryland Week exposition visit and a harbor tour precede a dinner for 360 guests. In Palestine, Texas, a gang wrecked Edward Williamson's Reagan Street store, stealing about $100. suspects flee.

Naltimore Dee Rovernora Staules Anuther Judson Sturman Ohin Atlanti Austin S. Crothers Maryland Firth Regiment Eimory Vosges TIM Absociatid Press Palestine Tex Edward Williamson Reagan Streets Basibeen

Citizens Offer to Pay Disputed S300 for Street Work

Citizens and business leaders plan to raise 900 for labor on Zarzamora Street and present it to the city to fund payrolls in a bid to end a deadlock over mayoral distribution. Insurgent aldermen seek council-approved authorization, while donors are said to require public disclosure of names.

Jake Wolff Chamber of Consumeres Zarramore Street Éity Council Wolft Zarramoratreet Zarzamors Street Zaraumara Street Strepty Jets Aldo Dilligent Wdermen Mids

Decree Entered in San Antonio City Injunction Case

The district court under Judge Camp issued a decree restraining city officials from paying warrants without legal appropriation. The decision allows D Sullivan & Co to buy warrants but bars use of city funds until authorized. The order confirms pay rights for certified payroll employees and clarifies bank involvement in warrant purchases.

Judge Camp Worty-Atth District Court Atternoai Joseph Ryan D. Sullivan W. G Sullivan D. Sullivan & Co Attorney Ryan W. C. Sullivan Camp Ty Curther Curthee

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