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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1911
Page
17
Teheran officials inform Russian minister S Poklevski Koziell that the Persian cabinet verbally assures compliance with Russia's ultimatum. British and Persian advisership matters require approval by Russia and England. Shuster slated for removal as part of the crisis. Bulletin by Associated Press. Dec. 22.
London December 22 The Persian legation announced at noon today that Persia has acceded to the Russian demands, marking a diplomatic development in ongoing negotiations.
The British foreign office confirmed from Teheran that Persia granted all demands in Russia's November 29 ultimatum. W Morgan Shuster is dismissed from his post as treasurer-general. Russia and Britain reportedly accept a modified clause on foreign advisers needing their approval.
Early December morning notices appeared on Teheran walls ordering people to abstain from political meetings without police sanction. The cabinet issued the order amid talks on the Russian ultimatum, with settlement expected amicably.
From St. Petersburg a report says Russia expects a Persian reply soon as fighting continues in Resht and Tabriz. Russians dislodge Persians from key positions, with bombardment of the old citadel and Russian rifles in use. Russian consulate seeks reinforcements amid fears for subjects and property.
New York December 22 Wright Eimer actor died by his own action at his home 4 West Sixty fifth street He was 38 and had a Chicago career years ago He was best known for The Shepherd King which he wrote with old Reeves.
The Banner prints a notice titled Man for Sale offering B. F. Collins, 40, to be sold by the hour day month or year on December 23 on Nashville public square. He seeks work to support himself and four dependents after two weeks of unemployment. He plans to discuss labor conditions before the sale.
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for fair skies and colder conditions tonight with frost possible. Saturday will see sunshine and a small temperature rise, as winds stay light and maps indicate a modest warmup across the region.
ST LOUIS reports 40 degrees with a northwest wind, clear and colder tonight and Saturday. CHICAGO shows 38 with southwest wind, rain or snow tonight and colder Saturday. MILWAUKEE records 34 with south wind, light precipitation and snow tonight or Saturday. ST PAUL at 34, southwest wind, snow tonight and likely colder Saturday. KANSAS CITY 26 with southwest wind, temperature unchanged. NORK 36 with southeast wind, rain or drizzle, cooler tomorrow. BOSTON 36 with north wind, rain or snow tonight, colder Saturday. WASHINGTON 36 with northeast wind, continued rain tonight and unsettled Saturday.
The statement asserting that the day leased wire of the Associated Press into San Antonio is carried in whole or part by any newspaper besides the San Antonio Light is groundless and has no basis in fact.
A head on collision on the Texas and Pacific line at Kildare, south of Texarkana, injured thirty to forty people before daylight. No. 3 waited in a siding for 104 to pass when a flagman allegedly threw a switch early, sending the other train into the waiting one. Fatal injuries reported among train crews. No. 104 carried the Mexican mail from El Paso to St. Louis via the International & Great Northern and Iron Mountain.
Forty one people were injured last night when Sea Board Airline train No 38 derailed near Gloster Georgia. Wires at the scene were torn down delaying details until morning. Railroad officials say none of the injured will die. Gloster lies about 25 miles northeast of Atlanta.
Tang Shao Yi, representing Premier Yuan Shi Kai and the imperial government at the Shanghai peace conference, says Yuan has not yet repudiated the republic. He believes Yuan will not decide against the republic after reviewing Tang's report and views on peace.
A Russian Duma bill proposes 100 percent tariffs and double taxes on imports from all non most-favored nations, tied to the 1882 treaty’s expiration. It cites U S immigration limits and argues abrogation is unfounded, while foreign affairs remain outside Duma control.
Major Buell of the United States weather bureau notes December 21 and December 22 both qualify as the year's shortest days. He explains daylight lasts about ten hours and eighteen minutes, with night length around thirteen hours and forty-two minutes, nearly equal on both dates.
Attorney for Edward Morris and Louis Heyman argues that the government’s case against ten Chicago meat packers rests on theories and old history. He contends meat prices reflect population growth and reduced livestock output, denies illegal price fixing, and claims the packers earned under ten percent return while supplying only part of U S fresh meat. He says consolidation moved to merger plans, not price pools, and asserts the National Packing Company formed to consolidate production, not sustain a price suppression scheme.
Secret Service officers arrested Ignacio Gauno Manuel Gauno and Victoria de Ramirez Gauno at 914 South Laredo Street about 8 this morning. The trio faces counterfeiting charges for possessing and circulating counterfeit money. They are jailed awaiting a hearing before U S Commissioner R L Bawards. Molds for 25 cent pieces and counterfeit notes were seized as evidence.
Alexandria Egypt December 22 Italian cruiser Puglia seized the British steamer Menzaleh of the Khediveal Mail Steamship Co with 160000 in gold on board destined for Turkish troops at Hodeida in Yemen on the Red Sea.
Stenographer George E Beil in the Thirty-seventh district court caused a brief pause when a sneeze disrupted the proceedings during evidence from jurors in the Isaac McElroy versus International & Great Northern case. Judge Dwyer called a brief recess as papers flew.
Postmaster John J. Stevens waives Sunday restrictions before Christmas to speed gifts in transit. General delivery stays open 8:30 a.m. to noon, registry window until 4 p.m. Christmas Day, two business deliveries and one residence delivery. Rural carriers deliver Monday. Applies to Station A.
Mystery swirls around Blas Perez 72 found dead in Simon street gutter at 5 20 am. Autopsy planned to rule if slight wound behind ear caused death. Police, coroner pursue a murder theory with a mystery carriage pickup and unknown driver details.
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