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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1911
Page
13
A northwest cold wave sweeps the lake region with temperatures dropping from 41 to 22 degrees. The government weather bureau forecasts a further ten degree fall and heavy snows reported in Wisconsin and parts of Michigan.
The Associated Press reports the first deep freeze of the season with temps 15 to 20 degrees lower in the Missouri valley and around 10 degrees lower in the Southwest. Readings included 26 at Little Rock, 18 at Oklahoma City, 20 at El Paso, 6 at Amarillo, and 2 below at Dodge City. Temperatures are expected to rise tonight and tomorrow.
A forecast calls for very cold conditions tonight in San Antonio and surrounding areas with frost likely and temperatures dipping below freezing. Tomorrow should bring fair skies and warmer temperatures as the storm heads toward the coast from the Great Lakes region with overnight lows reported in several western and central locations.
Coroner Joseph Umscheid rules Blas Perez death unknown in a case of possible assault and heart failure amid suspicious circumstances. An affidavit filed by Chief Deputy Charles Stevens accuses Thomas Lamb, son in law of Perez, of murder. Lamb has been jailed since Monday after a capias and denial of knowledge about Perez's death.
Shooting affray in an Austin restaurant left Lewis Williams shot in the leg with a bullet entering the upper part of the leg below the knee. George Hodges, a Black man named in the dispute, was charged in Justice Mendell's court with assault with intent to kill. Hodges posted a $500 bond and was released from custody.
Mrs E Murphy of 1629 Center Street Boston Texas seeks information on her son L H Glenn age 24 last heard July while working with soldiers commissioned at Leon Springs 21 miles west of San Antonio. No word since.
In Manchester, notices posted at Federation mills warn of immediate lockouts for 160,000 weavers and half-time spinners. Mills will close tonight and reopen only after further notice, with production cut by three days weekly from January 1. Two non unionists started the strike and refuse to join.
The German steamer Chios of the Levante line foundered in the Biscay Bay storm while en route from Hamburg to Alexandria. She sank with nearly all her crew. only the chief officer and a sailor were saved by a passing vessel. Built in Hamburg in 1891, 2059 tons.
Attorney General Jewel P. Lightfoot was honored by his department in Houston with two complete author sets. One set contained Hawthorne, the other Washington Irving, about twenty volumes total, bound and inscribed as compliments from the department. Lightfoot expressed appreciation for the thoughtful gesture.
For San Antonio and vicinity. To night and Thursday fair. Colder to night with frost, temperature below freezing. Thursday not so cold.
Observations at 8 a m show St Louis 26 degrees with snow and 22 mph NW wind and colder conditions expected. Chicago area 24 with cloudy and much colder, zero or lower lows. Milwaukee 16 with 16 mph W wind and much colder. St Paul 2 below with 26 mph NW wind and colder. Kansas City 12 with 16 mph NW and much colder. New York 46 with rain and 4 mph SW winds turning to west and much colder. Boston 40 with rain turning to snow and 8 mph E winds. Washington 50 with cloudy 4 mph SE wind and rain or snow tonight and tomorrow.
A statement claiming the AP leased wire into San Antonio is carried by any paper other than the San Antonio Light is declared untrue and without basis in fact.
Albert H. Veeder testifies about a 1902 merger pact for 90 million dollars from Kuhn Loeb and company, a 15 year ban on selling to compete, and the formation of the National Packing company. He details stock turnover rules, property appraisals, and acquisitions including Armour Swift Morris interests and the Cudahy Packing company. The trial of Chicago packers resumes with witnesses and potential immunity limitations.
A white man is detained by Sheriff Tobin on suspicion of involvement in the killing of GS&S jeweler Levytansky of Laredo. Diamonds valued at about $30,000 were stolen last Friday night. Authorities say the suspect arrived in town Monday and remains under surveillance awaiting Laredo action. no diamonds have been recovered.
In Vienna a report states the vault of St. Mark's cemetery holding the bones of Kara-George Petrovitch founder of the Servian dynasty was desecrated. The skull was stolen though rings and decorations remained. Queen Persida's coffin was not opened. Kara-George, also known as Black George, led Serbs against Turkey, captured Belgrade, and died in 1817.
Governor Colquitt and his wife will host a New Year’s Day reception at the executive mansion in Austin. Invitations have been sent to state officials attaches and other notables. The event runs from 8 30 to 11 30 PM at the mansion.
Special to Vyhe Lign t Luling Texas December 27 Two Black men fought in Luling R J Tayl or a Southern Pacific freight depot porter was badly cut by Searcy Hysan Taylor was taken to San Antonio for emergency surgery to save his life
Duncan Mackay, well known locally, indicted by Illinois grand jury on misappropriation of funds from his father's estate valued at 3 million dollars. A $100,000 judgment preceded his departure. nephew Duncan Moore testified. Indictment was suppressed hoping Mackay would return. he is now believed to be back in the United States though his whereabouts are unknown.
A civil action filed in the Forty-Fifth district court seeks enforcement of a $60,000 Illinois judgment against Duncan Mackay as administrator of his father's estate. Anna Moore and others, claiming heirs status, allege Mackay departed San Antonio less than a year ago after selling the Mackay building now known as the Central office building at Navarro and College streets.
Bids opened by Capt. Patrick W. Guiney for cement sidewalks curbing and gutters around three new artillery post buildings awarded to Ling & Hughes 100 cubic yards stone $170 Alamo Cement 200 barrels Portland cement $380 J C Dielmann 60 feet vitrified 8 inch sewer pipe $14.40 No bids for sand. to be bought on open market All awards to San Antonio dealers Cement gun to Fort Huachuca Arizona for officers quarters construction.
A Davis hotel fire at 207 South Beaz Street in Fort Worth killed John Reed, a cement worker, and injured five others including a fireman. Reed’s body was found on a cot among charred rafters, suggesting death by suffocation. The two story building housed railroad workers and families, with about 20 people inside and a loss near $3000.
Frank a fruit and candy peddler aged 19 was burned to death when his home in the rear of 618 South Laredo street burned at 8 45 last night Firemen recovered the charred remains and the body will be buried in city cemetery No 3 this afternoon by Riebe Undertaking company An inquest was held by Justice Umscheid with neighbors unsuccessfully fighting the blaze wondering if a lamp or cigarette caused the initial fire
At about 4 a m Sunday Webb Rhodes Fred Anderson and Pink Townsend attacked Rabb Moore the express agent and Henry Timm at the Hallettsville depot Moore was held while another stabbed him five times in the side and back. Prosecutions filed against Rhodes for assault to murder and Anderson for simple assault. Townsend faces no charges yet. All three are Hallettsville youths.
Genh Geronimo Trevino orders transfer of Gen Bernardo Reyes from Linares to Mexico City at noon in a secret car attached to the regular train. Col Manuel Garcia Lugo leads thirty militiamen. Reyes Retana captured. Emilio Madero to depart for the capital tonight.
Gen Bernardo Reyes said he alone bears responsibility for the failed attempt to overthrow the government. He expressed willingness to be judged by law while noting his humility and desire for clemency for followers. Reyes awaited imminent treason trial as Linares neighbors greeted him in tatters and patches.
The Associated reports that Gen. Reyes could receive a decade in prison if convicted. Proceedings connected to the presidential incident are continued in Mexico City with details pending and the case advancing to the next court stage.
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