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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1911

Page

14

General Reyes Surrenders to Mexican Authorities

Bernardo Reyes, who surrendered last night to the Mexican authorities, occupies a cell in the federal penitentiary. An order to bring him to the national capital was transmitted today by the interior minister to General Trevino at Monterey. An escort of rurales will likely be assigned by the military zone commander.

Bernardo Reyes Federal Penitentiary General Trevino Monterey General Reyes

Trevino Declares End of Reyes Uprising in Mexico

Monterey. Geronimo Trevino, whose campaign against Bernardo Reyes ended with Reyes surrender at Linares, says real peace is now at hand and minor uprisings will be suppressed with ease, declaring the Reyes revolution finished.

Associated Press Monterey Mexico Geronimo Trevino Bernardo Reyes Reyes Linares

General Trevino Backs Reyes Surrender as Christmas Gift

General Trevino awaiting Mexico City instructions to move Reyes from Linares. Reyes, nearly bankrupt by funding a counter revolution, surrendered on the day and was granted freedom of the city on Trevino's order. Miguel Quiroga and others reportedly spent large personal fortunes in the venture.

Trevino Mexico City Reyes Linares Mexico Miguel Quiroga

Madero says Reyes surrender ends Zapata revolt in Mexico

Salvador Madero arrives in San Antonio with Mrs Madero en route to Hot Springs then New York stating the Reyes surrender ends the northern Mexican rebellion. He calls Reyes a dreamer and notes Reyes movements toward Linares with Trevino seeking him in Mexico.

Reyes Mexico Linares Nuevo Leon Republic Zapata Salvador Madero Francisco I. Madero San Antonio Madero New York United States Mr. Madero

Will Be Tried for Sedition in Mexico

Mexico City dec 26 war department reports Reyes surrendered to Linares authorities Nuevo Leon declaring his revolution a failure and seeking amnesty for followers War Minister Gonzalez Salas promised all lawful consideration to those laying down arms unconditionally Reyes himself says no one joined his call and the nation’s sentiment obliges him to bow before it

Associated Press Mexico City War Department Reyes Linares Nuevo Leon Gonzalez Salas Gonzalez Salashas

Armistice Sought as Ex-Warrior Seeks Pardon for Rebels

A former fighter traveled to the city and urged a broad armistice to calm the republic. He asked clemency for those who joined his cause, including several named rebels, while Reyes faces trial in the capital for sedition after a clash on the Conchos river near Parrita. The war minister advised Reyes that unconditional surrender by his followers would be met with legal consideration.

Republic Conchos Parrita Reyes Texas Miguel Quiroga David Reyes Retana Santos Cavazos

Madero says Reyes to be tried for sedition

President Madero told Associated Press that General Reyes will face a military court for sedition with impartial judges and guaranteed justice. He noted surrendering followers will be treated fairly, while non surrendering rebels will be hunted down, and Pezo may lead the Reyes trial.

Reyes Had Checkered Career In Mexican War Drama

General Bernardo Reyes, recalled from Europe to serve as war minister, drifted from loyalty to Madero to presidential bid. After elections in October, he fled Veracruz to Havana and then the U S, pursuing counterrevolution plans with Regista ties. Arrests followed. he was freed on bond in Laredo and, in mid December, crossed toward Samfordyce to rally border supporters.

Bernardo Reyes Mexico Porfirio Diaz Europe Diaz Madero Francisco Leon de la Barra Reyes Regista Congress Republic of Mexico Veracruz Havana New Orleans San Antonio United States General Reyes Federal Grand Jury Laredo Secret Service Rio Grande Samfordyce

Freezing Texas Follows Warm Christmas Weather

Freezing temperatures spread across Texas after a warm Christmas rain, with Amarillo reporting 10 degrees and snow and ice seen in Oklahoma near the northern Texan border as cattle suffer in the panhandle.

Associated Press Dallas Tex Texas Amarillo Oklahoma Texas Line

White Christmas Hits Panhandle Cattle Range

Dalhart Texas reports a severe snow and ice storm on the Panhandle. Winds were calm and twenty to twenty-five inches of snow and freezing rain have buried grass, stranding cattle and threatening feed as ranchers fear shortages until warm weather melts the crust. This Christmas of 1911 is remembered as a rare white one for the region.

Associated Press Dalhart Tex Panhandle

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed for Coughs

R J Howell of Tracy Ohio reports Foley's Honey and Tar Compound relieved his wife's severe coughs and sore lungs in less than three bottles, claiming a complete cure without opiates or harmful drugs. The ad asserts the product stops coughs and cures colds and warns against substitutes. The piece also mentions Edwards King Drug Co and a separate note about General Reyes near Linares with the governor declining comment.

R. J. Howell Tracy Foley Edwards King Drug Co

Consuls Confirm Report of Reyes Surrender

American Consul Garrett at Nuevo Laredo and Consul General Hanna at Monterey, Mexico, confirmed to the state department the surrender of General Bernardo Reyes near Linares.

Associated Phress Washington, D. C Garrett Nuevo Laredo Hanna Monterey Mex State Department Bernardo Reyes Linares

Foley Kidney Pills Tonic Promises Quick, Broad Kidney Relief

Druggist ad asserts Foley Kidney Pills are a tonic that acts quickly to cure any kidney or bladder disorder not beyond medicine’s reach. The King Drug Co. endorsement by HEd wards appears in the促 text.

FOLEY Hedwards-King Drug Co

Beal and Fielding Medical Staff and Undertaking Service

Dr A R Beal handles lungs nose and throat with Theo Artat's Orchestra listed. Fielding specialist for genito urinary skin blood and nervous diseases operates on fourth floor Hicks Building with hours 9 to 12 and 2 to 4. Sundays 9 to 12. Riebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service at 221 E Commerce with phone 341. Both phones listed.

Fielding Riebe Undertaking Co

Counterfeits Threat Castoria Signs and Health Safety

The Castoria manufacturers have spent hundreds of thousands to educate the public on the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher after pirates counterfeited the Castoria mark. The warning urges careful verification of the signature to protect children’s health and notes the genuine bottle bears Fletcher’s facsimile signature, supervised for over thirty years.

Castoria Chas. H. Fletcher Philadelphia Bulletin Conger Bros St. Paul Wolff-Wilson Drug Co St. Louis D. R. Dyche & Co Chicago Ills Owl Drug Co San Francisco Cal Fletcher York Orry

Explosion damages Mumme store in Plum and Iowa streets

An explosion at 11 o clock Monday morning damaged the L. T. Mumme general merchandise store at Plum and Iowa streets. Windows shattered and a fence torn away as a large lard barrel packed with powder blew apart. Proprieter Mumme escaped injury while the cause was being investigated, with theories ranging from prank to burglary.

L. T. Mumme Plum Iowa Mumme

Santa Claus Visits Fort Sam Houston Christmas Cheer

At Fort Sam Houston the officers and enlisted men’s children enjoyed a Christmas afternoon posted visit. Lieut J Johnson portrayed Santa Claus handing out presents while the regimental band played. Mrs W Taylor oversaw the tree decorations as meals were served at the Officers Club and a morning reception featured fresh meats.

Santa Claus Fort Sam Houston Cers Thi Cavalry San Claus

Bishop Urges Mercy After Surrender Telegram to Madero

A telegram sent to Mexican President Madero by Bishop J. B. Johnston urged clemency for General Reyes and invoked Grant at Appomattox. The bishop spoke after learning of the aged general's surrender at Linares and urged pacification and immortal fame for Madero.

Grant Appomattox Madero Mexico J. 8. Johnston Linares

Colquitt Notified of Reyes Defeat Near Linares

Governor Colquitt was officially advised of General Bernardo Reyes defeat and capture near Linares in a telegram from John A. Vals Webb County District Attorney at Laredo. The brief message reports General Trevino of Monterey wiring the update.

Colquitt Austin Tex Bernardo Reyes Linares John A. Vals Webb County Laredo Tre‘vino Monterey

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