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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1913
Page
2
Washington crowds swell as holiday sightseers descend on the capital on December 22. Delegations of girls and young men from many states arrive while students head home for the Yuletide season. An earlier note recalls Gravelines 1654 explosion killing three thousand.
In St Louis federal court today December 22 the legality of restitution suits against current and former directors of the St Louis and San Francisco railroad was debated. William Miles of New York seeks permission to sue Frisco stockholders and receivers seek guidance on filing against syndicate members who promoted the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico line. The proceedings centered on legal principles rather than factual claims.
John Lamb may plead self defense after he killed his uncle John Guest and wounded Constable Emmett Morrison at Mansfield on Saturday and then escaped a posse of citizens.
President Wilson said other corporations besides American Telephone and Telegraph show willingness to reorganize to meet the Sherman anti trust act. He expects cooperation from the Attorney General and administration to clarify law interpretation and urge diligent enforcement after his currency bill signing.
A fragmented report from Tampico area suggests Constitutionalists close to Tampico with a possible assault imminent. Officials acknowledge confusion over a minor engagement miles from Tampico and claim Tampico’s garrison is strengthened and confident to repel any attack.
Medical advice claims kidney and bladder weakness stem from uric acid. It suggests four ounces of Salts, a tablespoonful daily before breakfast for two to three days, to neutralize urine acids and ease irritation. Jad Salts, a grape lemon lithia mix, is touted as inexpensive and harmless for urinary disorders.
Forces under General Panfilo Natera press toward Zacatecas the state capital while Constitutionalists regroup in large numbers along the National Railroad corridor between Saltillo and San Luis Potosi, signaling renewed activity on the front.
Telegraph and railway communication partially restored across Sinaloa Sonora Chihuahua and Durango aiding the Constitutionalist campaign. Bonillas says lines link Nogales to Juarez within days and Hermosillo to Chihuahua City now operative.
United States troops patrolling the border near Presidio Texas watched for General Salvador Mercado deposed Mexican commander who reportedly crossed from Ojinaga perhaps aiming for Mexico City. General Francisco Castro succeeded Mercado and had not crossed the river until arranging with General Pascual Orozco.
Signor Cambiago the newly appointed Italian minister to Mexico arrived at Vera Cruz today on the Corcovado and will depart for Mexico City tonight.
Secretary and Mrs. Bryan with their grandson arrived in Miami for a several day visit at the new Bryan home Villa Serena.
The Supreme Court recessed today in Washington and will return on January 5. Decisions in several important cases are expected upon reconvening.
police investigate the death of a white man found in the San Antonio river just south of Josephine Street at 7 pm Sunday. detectives consider drowning or robbery murder, but decomposition hinders identification. the man is about 30, 5 feet 8, dark hair, dark grey suit, tan kid gloves, no valuables found.
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