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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1911
Page
1
Amid factional strife the article discusses resignations by mayor and seven aldermen to trigger a special election within thirty days or a public vote on continued leadership. Citizens’ party supporters back a nonpartisan slate from outside the public arena to unite the city and heal old wounds.
Two four year old siblings entered the office of the Justice of the Peace, asked to marry, and were told to hold still while Joe Dwyer Jr. married them. Burlin Mason Rogers and Cummings gave their names, and the kids announced plans for a honeymoon with a pretend possum army. They then left the office hand in hand.
Special Judge George 8. Dodds sustained State Revenue Agent Wirt Adams's right to collect delinquent back taxes from about twenty naval stores corporations, totaling over one million dollars. Leases cover lands in twelve counties and suits argue turpentine land leases are investments used in manufacturing and can be assessed accordingly. Appeal to the supreme court will be filed.
In Chicago on December 9 a brief United States district court session began as jurors were sought to try the indicted Packers for Sherman Act violations. Defense and government opening statements are expected to span about a day and a half each. Ten veniremen were tentatively accepted, with six passed by the government.
New Orleans dispatch reports the revenue cutter Davey was sent to hunt for a possible filibuster expedition along the gulf coast. Rumors reach secret government agents that the plan targets the Mexican government.
The senate approved a six month suspension of the civil service law to allow removal from public office of individuals formerly hostile to independence. The action follows a bill passed by the house in Havana.
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast warns unsettled weather with rain possible tonight or Sunday and a drop in temperatures as a cold front moves in.
Observations at 8 a m show St Louis 64 cloudy with south wind, rain tonight or Sunday probable. Chicago 50 cloudy with southwest wind, rain likely. Milwaukee 40 cloudy with southwest wind, rain or snow possible Sunday. New York 46 east with rain Sunday. Boston 40 cloudy with southerly wind, rain Sunday. Washington 40 partly cloudy with south wind, rain possible Sunday.
The San Antonio Light denies any claim that the day’s Associated Press wire is carried by any newspaper other than the Light in whole or in part. The remark appears unsubstantiated and lacks official confirmation.
In Victoria Texas the court allowed statements by Oscar Rountree and Chapin after a shooting to be admitted as res gestae. Defense objected arguing irrelevance. Judge Green overruled and the jury heard Rountree’s muttered words and Chapin’s reactions as witnesses described the scene. The trial continues with three state witnesses.
Today in Congress the Senate sits at 2 pm Monday with more witnesses for the Lorimer defense in the inquiry. In the House, noon session with the Controller Bay charge dismissed by the investigative committee. Sugar trust inquiry extends as the trust allegedly disposes of beer and cane factory holdings. Burgess of Texas attacks free raw material doctrine. Interior Department probe led by Mr. Graham of Illinois. Debates on the Sherwood bill to raise pensions continue.
Friends confirm Judge A B Minor will run in the July Democratic primaries to succeed Judge A W Seeligson as judge of the Fifty seventh district court in Bexar county. Seeligson will not seek re election. Minor, member of the state codifying board and former San Antonio city attorney, enters the race.
Rain and colder weather are scheduled for tonight and tomorrow. Forecaster defines colder as a drop of at least ten degrees. Rain has been reported at all Texas stations except San Antonio. A large low pressure area centered over the Rio Grande valley moves eastward, likely affecting San Antonio tonight.
Texas Governor O B Colquitt told El Paso that Emilio Vasquez Gomez is the real leader of Mexico’s rebellion, with General Bernardo Reyes used as a front. He said Diaz supporters dominate Mexico’s wealthier classes while common people back Madero, and that Texas will strictLy enforce neutrality laws.
Family asserts Reyes is on the way east despite rumors and a lack of official information from 701 San Pedro. No further updates have been released.
A massive explosion at the Cross Mountain mine of Kineville Iron in Briceville Tennessee traps a large group of miners. Rescuers face a cave in and scarce oxygen as federal mine rescue teams head toward Briceville to organize the effort.
A dust explosion at the Knoxville Iron company Cross Mountain mine near Briceville traps about 200 miners. Rescue teams from Knoxville and Briceville mobilize with helmets, pumps, and oxygen. authorities caution the casualty count remains uncertain. The disaster recalls a 1902 Briceville mining tragedy that claimed many lives and mules.
Rescue teams enter the Mountain mine near Briceville Tennessee after a morning explosion at the Knoxville company coal mine. Efforts focus on the three mine entrances as rescuers report hearing signals from trapped workers and seek to reach the men and boys inside.
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