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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1912
Page
2
In wartime Mexico a wave of unrest includes Madero concessions to elites and oil interests in New York, Orozco’s ammunition needs, and discussions in Washington about Taft and Wilson handling. Separately, Apache and Yaqui bands raid ranches and mines in Sonora with feared spillover into U S border towns, including San Marcial and Hermosillo reported with mounting tension.
Three thousand Yaqui Indians armed with rifles move against Orozco rebels in Sonora. They attacked the town of San Marcial near Hermosillo, burning buildings and abducting twenty young women. A federal pursuit force of five hundred was deployed, with more garrisons sent as the government acts.
El Paso dispatch notes that Mexico ignores U S demands for a 1000 federal force along the border and 500 at Agua Prieta. Juarez has under 400 troops, with fewer than 100 at Sonora points and none at Ojinaga. Blanco has withdrawn 500 from Casas Grandes, reporting no rebel force encountered.
El Paso reports renewal of rebel action forces the shutdown of the Chihuahua smelter, Guggenheim property and Northern Mexico’s largest plant. A coke and coal train is en route to Chihuahua to relieve fuel shortage if not interrupted. The city’s condition is described as quiet by the government but feared by locals as alarming with thousands idle.
Advertises Riegler's chocolate loaves at 231 East Houston Street and Hegeman's Studio portrait offerings as ideal holiday gifts. Promises no weather delays and notes Houston Street by the bridge as a location.
San Antonio business leaders complete a $50,000 bonus pledge for the San Antonio Fredericksburg and Northern Railway project. Construction plans to begin the day after Christmas under Foster Crane with surveyors at work on the big hill and offices to be located at Fredericksburg. Directors include R. A. Love and Foster Crane.
Advertisement for Eimer & Amend's Rheumatism remedy N Y 2851. Claims relief and recommends by druggists. Located opposite Grand Opera House on Crockett Street.
Texas bank department releases a summary of 744 banks and trust companies showing individual deposits climbed from 72,260,582 to 100,893,148 between September 4 and November 26, 1912 a net increase of 28,632,566. Overdrafts rose by 1,481,433 mainly due to cotton movement and sixteen new banks opened. Capital across banks increased by 764,500.00 in the same period.
C A Mc Culloch a professional flag pole church steeple and smoke stack painter speaks of climbing 335 feet on a smokestack in Omaha and other tall structures. He recalls a 35 foot fall in Albuquerque and notes 105 remaining jobs from 150 to 260 feet high while planning more work after Christmas with his wife and parents.
El Paso Texas December 21 pastors union secured from General Steever an order banning United States army officers and the Twenty second infantry band from the Sunday Jaurez race meeting. They argued the event violates the Sabbath and lends recognition to racetrack gambling and urged Steever to call off the army’s participation.
The notice argues rheumatism is a constitutional disease producing joint pain and stiffness. It cannot be cured by local applications and requires systemic treatment. Hood's Sarsaparilla is recommended to correct blood acidity and strengthen the body, available as liquid or Sarsa Tabs.
Rever ends Henry Easter, Charles L. Overstreet and Perry J. Rice called on General Steever asking to cancel the event. They requested a reply by 2 PM. At 1:30 PM Steever telephoned that the races were canceled and the band would not be allowed to go to the track.
Advertises weight loss through a scientific massage treatment at Harlan dale Hot Sulphur Baths with a beauty parlor in the same location. Mentions South Flores streetcar access.
Riegler's on 231 EB Houston Street presents Leipziger Stollen Schnitz Brot Brot Tarts and Pfeffernuse, a selection of traditional holiday pastries available to customers.
The Gimbel Delicatessen showcases roast meats including turkey and chicken.
Krithinos Elias Krithinos 33 died at a local hospital after coming to San Antonio for health reasons. Funeral and arrangements to be announced after California relatives arrive. Crockett Lucie 27 died Friday, service at 2:30 pm at Shetley Loring chapel. Interment Mission Burial Park. Resendez Pablo 25 military band musician died December 17 at Fort Bayard New Mexico in medical treatment. native of San Antonio.
The funeral proceeds from the family home at 629 South Laredo Street at 4 PM with military honors. Services are held at Immaculate Heart Church and burial follows at San Fernando Cemetery. He is survived by his mother and one brother and one sister.
Riegler's unexcelled candies are highlighted as welcome and appropriate holiday gifts, showcasing the sweet options favored for festive exchanges and celebrations.
Commissioner J A Starling drafted a bill for the Thirty third Legislature to cap women’s work at nine hours per day and 54 per week in listed industries and require seats for workers. It also restricts under sixteen to eight hours daily and between 7 p m and 7 a m, with fines or jail for violations.
Ladies and gentlemen served. Get the original Mexican pec candy at Riegler's 231 BE. Hous pr. J. R. Cunningham 49 Moo Bldg. Osteopath. Old phon. 984.
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