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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1912
Page
1
A fund described as a serious candidate for high office considers Prince May 7 Thon If Albani to command a 20,000 strong force. The report notes potential implications for political leadership and security.
In London delegates face pressure to strike a timely bargain as tensions rise over leadership in Albania. Reports from Paris say Prince Ahmed Fuad, claimant to the Egyptian throne, plans to enter Albania with 20000 troops to press for recognition as prince.
London reports say Balkan and Turkish envoys show intractable stances as they reject opponents terms. Third parties expect a period of whittling and counter proposals under pressure from powers to reach a bargain. The Balkan plan for Marmara coastal control and Turkish suzerainty over the Aegean coast, including Saloniki, are seen as impossible and vetoed by the powers.
The American Red Cross reports over 100,000 Turkish refugees have left Europe to become agriculturists in Asia Minor. Families travel with simple farming implements in bullock carts, a scene described by a Red Cross correspondent as the refugees abandon old homes across the Bosphorus. The Ottoman government provides farms free of charge.
Nustchuk dispatch reports Bulgaria preparing to resume hostilities. War minister calls up recruits born before 1900 to 60, mobilizing manpower. Steamer deliveries bring munitions and provisions to Rustchuk, with cavalry horses and hospital supplies aboard. medical staff shortage noted.
Local forecast notes fair conditions with frost tonight and warmer temperatures on Saturday for San Antonio and surrounding areas.
Observations at an early hour report temperatures from 15 to 40 degrees across cities. Winds range up to 19 miles per hour with mix of clear, cloudy, and rainy conditions and expectations of rain tonight or Saturday in several locations.
Miss May Simpson arrives in Galveston aboard the British steamer In dore from Liverpool. She is the bride to be of Arthur Morton, chief electrician for the U S reclamation service, and is consigned to W W Peters of the Galveston Y M C A. The Morton Simpson romance began in England years ago.
American Consul Julius Droher in Port Antonio Jamaica says bananas could ease world food costs though Jamaica’s crop is 1,000,000 bunches short this year due to drought and hurricanes. The United States buys more bananas than any other country.
Customs officials seized opium valued at 5000 dollars aboard the American-Hawaiian steamship Mexican on arrival from Salina Cruz Mexico. One hundred eighty tins were found in the ventilator leading through the coal bunkers.
Bryan Lyons was held to the grand jury without bail in Galveston Texas for the killing of Walter E. Sherrard a chauffeur on Christmas morning. One witness testified Lyons made no statement.
The Lieut offers telephone want ads at regular office rates with a mailed bill. Call 176 to dictate ads to a skilled operator. Ads starting tomorrow or Sunday for a ten day run are billed as two Sundays at one half cent per word per insertion.
Police and fire committee hear testimonies from Mexican women of the underworld about a decades old spoils system in the trans-San Pedro district. They say payments were made to avoid molestation or fines, while several officers defend Chief Stevens and recount enforcing moves to clear East Commerce Street.
John D. Rockefeller urged a group of school teachers in Tarrytown New York to save their pennies after he gave them a ride around his estate. A teacher remarked on his three houses while they live in a flat and he replied with his famous line to save their pennies.
Hiram Glass announced that Philadelphia capitalists will exercise their option on the Texas state iron foundry at Rusk and operate the plant. A $1666.66 earnest payment was placed with the Governor as part of the option arrangement.
Governor Colquitt issued a certificate of honor to a San Antonio family with eight children, triggering 15 to 20 similar petitions from across Texas in two days. Many families statewide write in seeking recognition, with some letters described as very unique.
United States court names Samuel P. Wetherill as receiver for the Philadelphia and Gulf Steamship Company, which runs freight steamers between Philadelphia and New Orleans. The firm, organized in 1908 with $1,000,000 capital, reportedly operated at a loss and is insolvent.
Attorney General Walthall conferred with Sol E. Gordon of Benoni who represents the film trust prosecution. Walthall said efforts aim to bring the case to trial in January before Judge Pope at Beaumont. Evidence collected in the East is now being prepared for the prosecution.
London reports on December 27 that King George will award New Year honors with talk centering on the Order of Merit vacancy. Names bandied include Mrs Humphrey Ward and Sir Ashton Webber, with speculation on Sargent and Forbes-Robertson. A dukedom may go to Prince Arthur of Connaught, while new peerages appear sparse.
In Rain and blizzard conditions Rosalie Jones leads her suffragist group toward Valatie as the group weighs marching to Albany. Surgeon's injury limits daily distance, and organizers consider using a local store as headquarters with Albany supporters promising a brass band.
Thomas Freer financial secretary of local No. 520 United Association of Steam Fitters and Helpers was held to the grand jury without bail on murder charges after a coroner's inquest found James Conway a finance committee member was shot at union headquarters during a dispute over officer elections. Freer testified Conway and others threatened him and he acted in self defense as police posted guards amid fears of labor feuds.
Frank Madla of Helotes is home with bruises and contusions after an alleged incident at a dance where Alfredo Gonzales and Antonio Menchaca reportedly used a stout club to gain admission. The two men were jailed on aggravated assault charges in the county court after deputies were alerted by a long distance call. Madla says he warned them away before they returned armed with the club.
Austin telegram reports State Superintendent F M Bralley warns publishers with existing contracts to supply needed school text books or face contract cancellations. He cites ongoing complaints about book shortages and the high school enrollment season. If conditions do not improve he will inform the attorney general.
Nashville equal suffrage leaders meet to invite workers from the South to a January 8 and 9 conference in Nashville, following Tennessee suffragettes convention January 6 and 7. Miss Sarah Barnwell Elliott leads the effort to unify purpose and cooperation among Southern suffragettes.
Indianapolis reports no verdict on the first day as 40 labor union officials face charges tied to a $10,000 monthly scheme for 100 dynamite and nitro explosions by the McNamara brothers. Judge Anderson adjourned until 9:30 the next morning with thousands seeking admittance.
Tex Dec 27 Attorney for B F Looney says he will take oath to sue James D Walthall who will pres private law practice at San Antonio Pa Legislator dies in Harrisburg John G McHenry representative of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania District is reported dead at his home in Denton Pa
Mrs. Julian Heath of the National Housewives League unveils a parcels post scheme to ship apples eggs and butter from farms to about half a million New York area homes. A registry committee will list farms within fifty miles and bind to lower costs for consumers while raising farmer earnings. Similar bureaus will open in major cities nationwide.
Governor Colquitt tells Senator Bourne that Texas opposes federal control of highway building. He urges cooperation with state and local authorities, noting Texas counties handle road work under commissioners and the state takes no centralized direction.
A U S secret service operative left Washington for Clarksburg West Virginia to take charge of two alleged Italian counterfeiters Salvadore Lotello and Fortunallo Lobello held by local police. They are charged with possessing and passing two dollar notes tied to the Morello Lupo gang now serving long prison terms. Some notes surface indicating a plant evaded a raid years ago.
A letter from Oklahoma City signed by William H. Gardiner says he was kidnaped in Bowling Green 56 years ago by miner Alexander Huskey. Gardiner alleges the name on the letter was given to him by law and asks county records to reveal any missing child from that era. No such record exists in the county.
Gray Eagle, famed untamable cow pony of Wild West shows, died in a ride to unseat 18-year-old Arthur Schuetz. The horse slipped on a curb and was killed. Schuetz suffered a fractured skull in the fall. Gray Eagle had long starred in Wild West and films and was never reportedly mastered by a rider.
The Salvation Army will hold a Christmas tree entertainment at the army hall on East Houston Street at 8 tonight. About 300 poor children will receive gifts including candy nuts toys and fruit. Workers have prepared songs and recitations plus baskets sent out on Christmas day for dinner.
A large general strike of Mexican railway shopmen began on Thursday, with about 7000 workers involved. Demands include shorter hours, revised rules, a pension plan, and hospital reforms, risking traffic disruption unless a settlement is reached within 24 hours. The Mexican Railway Men's Alliance seeks an early settlement as managers report potential cost increases and continued train movement.
Monterey Mexico December 27 The mechanics of the Mexican Rail System who struck here said they will paralyze service unless their demands are met They claim the railroad is already weakened and note 1000 workers recently discharged by the Monterey steel plant are idle The strikers promised the mayor to maintain order.
In a general strike by skilled mechanics including machinists and boilermakers 2000 National Railways of Mexico workers were called out on December 27 in Laredo Texas. Demands for an eight hour day for men and higher wages prompted the walkout with an ultimatum to Act by year end. Initial actions closed shops and halted lines across several depots and stations as chaos disrupted service.
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