Mexican unrest slows business and signals political shifts
A visiting railroad executive from Mexico City reports widespread insecurity after Madero’s inauguration. He cites standstill in Chihuahua and northern regions, halted farming from Tampico to Mazatlan, and observers waiting for quiet to return. He also notes Reyes’ weak popular support, Yaqui land disputes, and impending Mexican capital flight hoping for stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
San Antonio
Madero
Republic
Chihuahua
Torreon
Durango
Tampico
Gulf Coast
Mazatlan
Pacific
Reyes
Oaxaca
Benito Juarez
Terrazas
Creel
Sonora
City of
Dero
Senate report and House tariff talk mark early session
Senate did not convene a session as retailers defended policies before the Interstate Commerce Commission led by Secretary Moorehead of the National Association of Retail Merchants. In the House Burgess of Texas opened tariff debate while other panels continued Clayton contempt of court, Controller Bay charges and sugar investigation hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Senate Interstate Commerce Commission
Moorehead
National Association of Retail Merchants
Lorimer
House
Burgess
Texas
Judiciary Committee
Graham Committee
Controller Bay
Sugar Investigating Committee
State 1a 10 Alone in the Chapin Trial
Counsel for the accused asserts no unlawful intent has been shown and argues that facts in the Chapin case remain insufficient to establish guilt. The defense maintains state 1a 10 orbit remains undefined.
Time's Cruelty to Woman Special to The Light
Victoria Texas December 9 A legal brief notes the unexpected action in a case where time acts against a woman. The report outlines counsel for the defense and the courtroom atmosphere as proceedings unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria, Tex
Defense and State Clash Over Chapin Murder Case in Victoria
The Victoria trial of D B Chapin for the killing of Oscar J Rountree continued with District Attorney Mitchell declaring the state would rest its case after J W Kelly, eye witness, testifies. The defense pressed for delay as they anticipate further testimony from Kelly and Joe Reeves as other witnesses join Monday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Roos
Roos
Mitchell
S. G. Tayloe
Chapin
Kelly
Charles W. McCabe
Rountree
Colt
J. W. O’brien
Eugene Griesenbeck
Vera Harvey
Bie Mince
Finnte
Breen’s
Chapin Bonnes
Harvey
Dan Breen
O'Brien
Hauger
Tayloe
J. W. Kelly
J. V. Vandenberg
Joe Reeves
Bob White
Losoya Street
Victoria
Reeves
Free Picture Show at Cosy Theater Monday Morning
Ladies and gentlemen are invited to a free picture show at the Cosy Theater located at 237 East Houston Street. The event runs Monday morning from 11 to 12, offering an hour of cinema free to the public.
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Cosy Theater
E. Houston Street
Matt and Jeff musical comedy review at the Grand
The show is a light hearted if ragged revival featuring Mutt and Jeff like their cartoon prototypes. The humor relies on slapstick and cheap dialogue with uneven music including La Paloma. The plot centers on South American intrigue over a chickle tree plantation ending with Matt as president and Jeff as secretary of state.
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Matt
Jeff
Mutt
Bud” Fisher
South America
Nickadonia
The
Republic
Mutt and
Knit Socks for Life from Mountain Women
The mitts and socks knitted by mountain women are both despised by city women and cherished by natives. Using grandmothers darning needles and four layered heavy wool, the ironclad wear lasts for years. A roguish girl often promises ready by tomorrow, making each item a life investment.
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New York Press
Quiroga Auto Returns to San Antonio After Karnes City Trip
Miguel Quiroga's automobile, identified by officials in Karnes as his, was seen back in San Antonio with signs of a prior trip. The car, registry 1199, had been reportedly damaged and later moved. State officials and Reyes family members offered conflicting statements about who used or returned the vehicle.
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Miguel Quiroga
Bernardo Reyes
San Antonio
Karnes City
Karnes
Joe Pannio
Quiroga
General Reyes
San Pedro Avenue
Mr. Retana
General Rey
Marriage Licenses Granted in Local Court
Vernery McCoy and Louise Frank Meyer. Tena Cor Aloquis A Kreitz and Ida Le Jose M Guerra and Rafaela Ernest B Glazier and Bessi comb. Sam E Beetley and Eva or Earl Lee Hering and Lucile beth Featherston.
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Vernery McCoy
Louise Frank Meyer
Tena Cor Aloquis
A. Kreitz
Ida le Jose M. Guerra
Rafaela Ernest B. Glazier
Bessi Comb
Sam E. Beetley
Eva
Earl Lee Hering
Lucile Beth Featherston
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Dahrooge
Dahrooge Post Card Co
Alamo Plaza
Congress
Arch M’farland
Roy Campbell
Secy-Treas
Smith
Mgr
Mary E. Dreter
Woman’s Trade Union League
Arthur E. Holder
Employers’ Liability Commission
Washington
Miss Dreier
Slezak
Sylva
Sarah Bernhardt
Lauder
Stella Mayhew
Sousa
Herbert
I Am
Edison Phonograph
Edison
United States
Edison Standard Records
Edison Amberol
Edison Grand Opera Records
Thomas A. Edison, (Incorporated
Dakeside Ave
Orange
N. J
H. C. Rees Optical Co
Commerce Street
John PP
Morgan
Blume
Frank Hauger
Travis Street
Gildemeister
Breen
Sammons
O’brien
C. B. Gauss
Main Bt
Marshall, Mich
Hood
Wagenfehr Poultry
Garden Street
Pho
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