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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1911

Page

7

Cold Wave Reaches Lake Region From Northwest

A cold wave moving down from the northwest has reached the lake region. Since yesterday noon temperatures fell about 10 degrees, with forecasts warning of a further ten degree drop and heavy snow in Wisconsin and parts of Michigan. The storm may extend across the central west as reports show temperatures ranging from six above to fourteen below zero in Northwestern states.

Byther Associate Press Chicago Lake Government Weather Bureau Wisconsi Michigan Central West Weather Bureau

Cold snap hits Missouri valley and Southwest

The first major cold spell of the season arrives with temperatures down 18 to 20 degrees in the Missouri valley states and about 10 degrees in the Southwest. Readings fall to 26 at Little Rock, 18 at Oklahoma City, 20 at El Paso, and lower in Amarillo and Dodge City as forecasts call for more cold tonight and tomorrow.

Kansas City Missouri Valley Southwest Little Rock Ark Oklahoma City el Paso Amarillo Tex Dodge City Ken

Cotton Mills to Close at Manchester

IBV WHEARSE PRESS MANCHESTER Eng Dec 2 No lives were posted this morning at all the mills belonging to the Federation of Master Spinners in the North and northeast of Lancashire as the cloth mills will be closed tonight and not reopen until further notice Weavers to the number of 160000 will be locked out tonight and about an equal number of spinners will be reduced to half time with prospect of a complete stoppage if the trouble continues The Federation decided production must be curtailed by stepping work three days a week beginning January 1 Two non unionists whose employment originated the strike resisted inducement and announced last night that their determination was to walterapla pores

IBV Whearse Press Manchester Eng Federation of Master Spinners Une Couny Lancashire Federation of Master Cotton Spinners

German steamer Chios lost with nearly whole crew in storm

From Gibraltar December 27 the German steamer Chios of the Bevante line, en route from Tamburg to Alexandria, is said to have been swept by a hurricane with almost all hands lost. Two crew members, the chief officer and a sailor, survived after being picked up by a passing vessel. The ship, built in Hamburg in 1891, registered 2058 tons.

Batesi Gibraltar Chios Biscay Bevante Line Tamburg Alexandria Hamburg

Cold Weather Across the Nation Bites Deep

Wary cold snaps sweep San Antonio and Sheridan Wyoming as temperatures plummet. Readings drop to 10 degrees below zero in Sheridan while winds howl at 44 mph. The storm tracks toward the coast as Great Lakes region endures subzero conditions.

San Antonio Wyoming Highteenth Infantry Mercury Xero Toledo Pitsburg Buffalo Wist Coast Yodge City Kans Mulnin Huyon Denver St Pau

Verdict Rendered in Perez Case and Austin Shooting Update

Coroner's inquest finds death by unknown means amid suspicious circumstances in the Perez case. An affidavit charges Thomas Lamb with murder. Lamb arrested after sheriffs' detentions. Also report of a December Austin shooting where George Hodges shot Lewis Williams in the leg. Hodges charged with intent to kill. Mrs Murphy seeks news of her son Glenn, missing since his time with soldiers at Leon Springs. no leads yet.

Joseph Umacheid Bius Perez Wicer Muxtoo Bimon Street Umacheld Charles Stevens Thomas Lamb Wexman Brng Peter Lamb Peres Austin Tex Tay George Hodges Lewis Williamé Hodges Juance Mendell Murphy Conler Street Dushlow Texas Glenn Daat Leon Springs San Antonio

Lightfoot Remembered by State Officials at Christmas

Austin December 27 Attorney General Jones P. Lightfoot was remembered by officials of the department for Christmas receiving two sets of Nathaniel Hawthorne and Washington Irving works, about twenty volumes in all. The volumes were neatly bound and presented with the compliments of the executive staff. Lightfoot expressed appreciation for the gifts.

Austin Tex Jones PF. Lightfoot Nathaniel Hawthorne Washington Trvine Attorney General Department Lighefnot

Weather forecast across the Midwest and East with cold snap

The dispatch reports frigid conditions from Saint Louis to Boston with frost in Texas and Nebraska. Temperatures range from the single digits to near 40s, with winds from the northwest to the south, and Thursday expected to be fair but colder in most areas.

San Antono End

Unclear fragment from San Antonio paper note

The readable text fragment references San Antonio and a newspaper context but lacks coherent facts or events to summarize into a valid news item. No identifiable people, places, dates, or actions are present to form a proper card.

Prohibitive Clause Echoes in Packers Court Proceedings

The Associated Press reports in Chicago on proceedings about the beef packers conspiracy. Attorneys discuss pre 1908 picket operations and a proposed 500 million dollar merger among Armour Swift Morris and others. Witnesses describe secret meetings and stock transfer terms.

Government fights packing firms over 1903 merger

The report recalls contracts barring site involvement in packing for 15 years after sale. Veeder cites a November 18 1903 Hereemett loan plan of $80 million to fund a merger by Jacob H Schiff. The National Packing Co organized March 18 1903 with $15 million capital, cited as a price fixing pool by the government.

Veeder Inge Needer Tern Bankera Reeder Butler Verger Armour, Swift and Morria Thomas Connors Thomas C. Wilson Voraca iGardner Requirin Armobr, Swift and Mortis i Jone Prier United, Dreased Beef Company New York Mawler Packing Company Anexto-American 1Isin Company J. A. Shimmond Company Omaha Tex Ing Company St. Louis Dress Peer and Provision Company Witness Schwarzschilt and Sulsberger Michel Cudahy Cudahy Packing Company Skuhn, Loebang Company Jacob H. Schiff National Packing Company

Tobin Detains Suspect in Levytansky Diamonds Theft

A suspect tied to the Levytansky diamond heist, valued around 40 000 dollars, is detained by Tobin authorities after arriving from a border city. Sheriff’s deputies report ongoing surveillance as they pursue leads suggesting the suspect fled toward Laredo. No diamonds have been recovered yet.

Millingar GS Sev Stinky Tatrido Ewstri Weing Shortt Tobin Pedis Snaton Sheriffs Department al Laredo Panton

Duncan Mackay Indicted on Gaslight Misuse Charges

Duncan Mackay, once well known in the city, has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of misusing funds from an estate valued at $7,000. The case stems from actions of his father and involves a large currency transfer, with legal proceedings ongoing after his departure from the jurisdiction.

Pnnesy Stpriung Imvin Mackay Ne Onlaher Grant

Zapatistas Attack Near Sin Maria Left Casualties

Report claims a detachment of twenty soldiers clashed with Zapatistas near Sin Maria southwest of Misolny. Two women and a child were severely harmed while many others were killed or wounded in the ensuing violence.

Tuenancingoq Witeteen Romides Aeern Run Land Zapatistas Sin Maria Misolny Samy Zapalistas Boven Cirales Mitchery Perenne

Special Train Secretly Transfers Gen Reyes to Mexico City

In Monterey Mexico on December 27 Gen Geronimo Trevino ordered the transfer of Gen Bernardo Reyes from Linares to Mexico City at noon. A special car will join the regular train to Linares and return to the capital, with Col Manuel Garcia aboard. The move aims to divert ant Hayes demonstrations amid cautious, joking reactions from officers and residents.

City of Mexico Monterey Mex Geronimo Trevino Bernardo Reyes Linares Mexico City Reyes Trevino Lakd Bernatio Keyes Manuel Garcia Bag Walt le Ton Jonor General Yrevine Monloves & Quid National Ines Alby Cli Kelmay Roses Munwig Alhor Emilis Maderg Alexie City

Old Leader Faces Treason Trial Amid Crowds

The besieged figure in Monterey, Bernard Reyes, appeals for mercy as he awaits a treason trial. He laments blame on himself, notes a broken state of his clothing, and speaks of surrender after a long fight. Citizens gather, hoping for a stable future as tensions ease.

Son Bernardy Reyes Lemenay Prmtan Tay Holt Federico Gomez Reyes Aurio Tursiay Iis Monterey Julio Viterina Lidace

Death may be penalty for Ita eClort 1a Ten

The text fragment mentions General Hernards Revow and Ita eClort 1a Ten with reference to Mexico Cupy, Dec. 2, and hints at a continued report on page 24. The readable items are garbled and do not provide a clear event or outcome.

Hernards Revow Lero the Seay

Death in Fort Worth Hotel Fire Reported

The Fort Worth hotel fire left John Held dead by suffocation and injured a boiler room worker and a fireman. Witnesses recalled Mackay’s sudden retreat to Europe after a prior arrest and the Mackay building, later renamed the Central Office building, was tied to his ownership.

Fort Worth VRP Nox Elise Vavis Hotel Son Boag Street Tohn Mackey Europe Mackay Falacaiahiik Rallbouil

Aged peddler burned to death in Texas case

Court records recount a fatal arson involving an aged peddler of 18. The incident damaged a home on Pye South Laredo street in the early hours as a judgment sought against Mackay administrator Kin tathaw's estate for about 40,000. Plaintiffs appear without heirs and C Clamp argues for the owners in the Louisiana bound case.

Mar Laredo jly-Hieth District Court Mackay Anna Moore Shamen Amd Rieve Undertaking Company Kin Tathaw C. Clamp Maclay San Antonio Louisiana

Desecration Image of Servian Ruler Reported

Vienna dispatch notes desecration at St Mark's cemetery where Petrovitch founder of the Servian uprising is interred. The former chief’s coffin remains unopened, with no clues to the culprits.

Presia Vienna St. Mark's Reposca Eeetet Petroviteh Persida

Fort Sam Houston awards for sidewalk construction

Construction bids were opened for cement sidewalks curbs and gutters around three new artillery post buildings. Awards include Ling & Forres for stone 109 cubic yards Alamo Cement 200 barrels Portland cement $38 and 2.6 Dielmann 60 feet vitrified sewer pipe $14.49. No bids for cand. remaining items to be bought on open market. Captain Patrick W Gurney anticipates shipping to Fort Mina chica Arizona for officer quarters setup.

Artillery Post Patrick W. Gurney Fort Sam Houston Ling Fhorres Alamo Cement Company Dielmann Sav Loni Captain Gurney Meng Hall Wil Shippet Fort Minachica Arix Ian Offinera Fant Nase

Fire Fatality and Depot Assault Reported in Local News

A description of a fatal house fire involving an elderly couple and a neighbor rescue attempt, followed by a depot assault in Delta, with suspects identified as local youths. The text notes a man named Anderson charged and ongoing investigations by local authorities.

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