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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1911

Page

7

Italy Opens Talks With Powers on War and Alliance

The Italian foreign office and other chancelleries exchange views on the war in Turkey and the possible revisal of the triple alliance among Germany Austria-Hungary and Italy. Constantinople and Rome seek bases for peace while Italy’s possible withdrawal could bolster the triple entente with Britain France and Russia.

Associated Press Germany Austria-Hungary Italy Constantinople Great Britain France Russia

Opinion: retailers must pay for excess liquor quantities

Pess, AUSTIN, Tex., Dec. 26. Assistant Attorney General C. E. Fane says retailers selling more than one gallon must pay $376 to the state for pursuing a wholesale dealer and may owe half to their county or city. They must also pay gross receipts tax per the Thirty-first legislature, while counties and cities may not collect extra gross receipts taxes from retailers. Revenue Agent House will enforce this and ensure retailers selling large liquor quantities pay the wholesale license tax as well.

Cryter Pess Austin Tex BE. B. House Elite Revenue C. E. Faneladay City of Life Atc Revenue Agent House

Weather forecast for major cities and temperature trends

Observations at 8 am show varied temperatures across cities. San Antonio and vicinity expect fair weather and colder conditions tonight and Wednesday with low temperatures noted in the last 24 hours.

San Antonio I. Louis Neura Ilwaveee Jhouss Paul Ansas York Oston Elouéy Ashington

Martial law in Teheran sparks global concern

London dispatches report growing alarm as Teheran declares martial law after cabinet dismissal of W Morgan Shutter. Blood reports at Resht claimed 500 victims, including women and children, while Teheran cites no major casualties and the Russian consul notes restored order and potential further outbreaks. Russian troops near Tabriz clash with Persians and crowds as artillery and unrest threaten banks and property.

Associated Press London Teheran W. Morgan Resht Tabriz Banka Persia

Telephone interests form new merger in nine southern states

The Associated Press reports a planned merger of the Breil Telephone Interests with Southern Bell and Cumberland Telephone companies under one operating head. If approved, WT Gentry of Atlanta would lead both Southern Bell and Cumberland units. James A. Coldwell would chair Cumberland. Virginia and West Virginia would join a Baltimore district led by M. H. Buehler. Pevious changes aim at efficiency and unified administration.

Associated Ptress New York Mec Breil Telephone American Telephone & Telegraph Company Southern Bell and Cumberland Telephone Gomipsinies WT Gentry Atlanta Southern Bell Company James A. Coldwell Cumberland Cummins Dirnetara Virginia West Virginia Cumberland Company Cumlings Georgia Pinida Alabama Missippi Louisiana Kentucky Tennessee- Tt Along Maryland District of Columbia M. H. Buehler Pittsburg Baltimore Heland Cumberland Company Pebruary American Telephone and Telegraph Company Seledy Sorvlen

Flynn Johnson Prize Fight Talks Set in Nevada Ground

Chicago promoter Jack Curley says he will guarantee Jack Johnson $40,000 for his share of the purse to a finish fight with Jim Flynn for the heavyweight title, with Nevada likely the battleground. Johnson demands at least $30,000. Meanwhile San Antonio post office reports a Christmas week mail surge with over 50 percent more mail and unprecedented Sunday and Christmas handling by clerks who stayed on duty.

Iby Prise Salt Lake City Utah Jack Curley Chicago Dim Flynn Pueblo Jack Johnson Flynn Curley Nevada Johnson Associated Press Prynn Voluins San Antonio J. J. Stevens San Antonin

Packers Trial Opens in Federal Court in Chicago

The Chicago meat packers await trial on Sherman Act charges as government resumes after Christmas. Judge Carpenter hears testimony as the prosecution outlines the packers pool, price fixing, and suppression of competition. Immunity plea revived by defense. judge defers ruling and orders continuation of the case.

Associated Press Cincago Chicago United States Carpenter Wilkerson Hegin John Miller Uin Packery Garfield Investigating Commission Albert H. Veeder Swift & Co Eliot Veeder Evox Glnce Humeninx National Packing Company Allxiganys Corporation We Werd Swift, Armour and Morris Ha National Packing Com

TWO STEAMERS FOUNDER GLASGOW, Dec 28

The British steamer Guillemot, from London to Genoa, foundered in the Bay of Biscay on December 21. The captain and fifteen crew members are lost, seven survivors were rescued by the steamer Lincairn and landed here. The Lincairn then pursued a Spanish steamer in distress, the Taretha Lincairn, which also foundered with all hands.

Associated Press Glasgow Dre Guillemot London Genoa Bay of Biscay Lincairn

Reyes of Mexico General Reported Surrender Denied at Reyes Home

San Antonio residents gather at the Reyes home to deny reports that General Bernardo Reyes surrendered at Linares. Relatives and friends say no telegram or direct word from Reyes supports the claim, calling the report a bluff and noting his known readiness to die rather than surrender.

Bernardo Reyes Linares Reyes San Pedro Avenue Henora Reyes Melasia Parra G. C. Enrele Mexico Sala Senora, Reyes Senor Divele Senores Parmt Inrele Madero Senor Enrele Ibeyes San Antonio

Reyes son seeks confirmation on father's surrender in Mexico

Rodolfo Reyes received a telegram claiming General Reyes surrendered at Linares, Mexico. The message from Alejandro Reyes asked denial in St. Louis and San Antonio papers. Rodolfo plans to depart for Chicago tonight unless confirmation arrives, then he will proceed to San Antonio.

Priasry ST. Louis Rodolfo Reyes General Reyes Linares Mexico San Antonio Texas Alejandro Reyes Benther St. Luis Chicago

Judge Buckley Courts 99 Prisoners After Yuletide Festivities

Ninety nine defendants appeared before Judge Buckley this morning following arrests made Sunday and Monday. In police court a total of 166 cases were heard with fines totaling 339 dollars. Two minor assaults and several intoxication related disturbances dominated the docket from the Yuletide celebrations. Average fines ran about eight dollars with rare hits of sixteen or twenty six dollars. The crowded police court session stretched through the forenoon.

Buckley Incut Department Polles

Conductor Killed By Freight Car Near Ray City

A conductor named residing at Farmton Texas was killed Christmas afternoon when struck by a freight car as his train passed Hasina near Ray City. The accident occurred between the engine and the car, and authorities are investigating the fatal injury.

Singsvilde Dev Hapnister Lisea Farmton Texna Hasina Ray City

Leader seeks amnesty as followers silent to his bid

A political figure proclaims he will not resist the will of the people after his followers did not respond to his call for clemency. He bows to public opinion, signaling a retreat from his initial stance. No other individuals or organizations are named in the readable text.

Reyoa Linares Nares Reyes Meyes

Extradition Asked for Reyes in Texas Case

United States Attorney Daniel Luckie says he will urge Attorney General to extradite Gen. Heribardo Reyes and return him to U S authorities for trial on two federal charges. Reyes faces a second indictment from Brownsville grand jury and is to appear at the April term in Laredo. He was captured after surrendering near the Mexico border following revolutionary activity.

Fredo Brywisville Bond Dareda Jude Waller Burns Hauatoay Brownsville Mirmuery Reyes Hondsmien Lareda Cenaerel Treyes Bial Pranuary Associated Press Dimares Mexico Bernardo Heyes Placidy Redrieues Soto Monterey Rover Yrrving Nuevo Loon Reyes War Department Trevino Reyes Trom Qineres Ander Trilonets Garcia Tuga Francisco Naranio Wis Hirm Linnees

Bond status and court date for General Reyes case

Marshall Hicks confirms General Reyes remains under bond to appear in Loreto on April 19 but is unlikely to attend Brownsville federal court next Monday for the neutrality law trial. Reyes, surrendered to the Mexican government, is held on sedition charges with bond set at 10000. Colonel Chapa and Fred W. Gook named as sureties. Chapa to Brownsville soon to announce readiness for trial.

Marshall Hicks General Reyes Brownsville Lureilo 1. A. Chapa Fred W. Gook Walter T. Burns Iaredo C. M. Chambers Ney Chapa Tria Caapa Chips Raven Ronail Hig

General Reyes surrenders amid desertion and weather held

A torn dispatch recounts General Reyes offering surrender after pleading for mercy for his followers. Trevino rejects leniency and orders continued pursuit as guards escort him toward the capital. Reported combat near Burgos yields few casualties, with rebels fleeing along the Conchos river. Meanwhile a light rain limits support and forecasts expect a short cold norther across Texas and the plains.

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Gionetat Reyes to be moved to federal penitentiary

From Mexico City dated December 24 a wire service dispatch reports that Gionetat Reyes will be transferred to a federal penitentiary. Continued details are to be carried on page three.

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