Calderon faces hanging after murder verdict in court
Alejandro Calderon was sentenced to be hanged on March 28 1912 for the killing of D Morales after admitting intoxication and claiming diminished recollection. Attorney Camp works on a governor commutation petition while Calderon awaits possible clemency with strict confinement pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alejandro Calderon
D. Morales
Edward Dwyer
Calderon
Morales
Alfonso Newton
Ben Cowen
L. B. Jamp
Caldgren
Newton
Colquitt
Camp
Civic Art lecture at Carnegie Hall announced
A series opener on Civic Art is set for December 28 at Carnegie Hall, aiming to engage San Antonio residents with timely civic improvement themes. The notice also promotes renting furnished rooms and boarding houses through The Light classifieds, with affordable ten day runs starting tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Hall
San Antonio
Mongolian Khutukhta’s election signals independence trend
The Khutukhta election observed by foreign reps marks a shift away from Chinese control. The Red argues Mongolia gains autonomy, while Yuan Shikai’s Manchu effort fails. Russia’s role is framed as protecting Mongolian independence rather than annexation.
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Khutukhta
Mongolia
Dalai Lama
China
Yuan Shi Kai
Red
The
Russia
City Business Leaders Back Plan for 40 Million Railway Project
San Antonio business men pledged hearty support and cooperation as three conferences with San Antonio Rockport and Mexico Railway representatives discussed a 40 million development plan. A formal city proposal detailing expected assistance may be submitted to Mayor Callaghan tomorrow. E. Cowper Thwaite of London will return January 3 to direct European capital interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce, Real Estate Exchange
Young Men’s Business League
Davis
Matlock
Callaghan
E. Cowper-Thwaite
London
San Antonio, Rockport & Mexico
Russian Envoy Seeks China to Resume Mongolia Control
Russian charge d affaires M Shokine met with the Chinese foreign office to request that China promptly reassume control of Mongolia. China replied it is currently unable to comply.
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Associated Press
Peking
M. Shokine
China
Mongfolia
Russian Foreign Office Denies Mongolian Entry Report
The Russian foreign office denies the report that Russian troops have entered Mongolia. This response comes from St. Petersburg dated December 28.
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Associated Press
ST. Petersburg
Russian Foreign Office
Mongolia
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed for Coughs
Best on Ekarth verdict by J. Howell of Tracy O shows Foley's Honey and Tar Compound relieved a persistent cough, sore lungs, and hoarseness after three bottles. The ad claims no opiates or harmful drugs, urging Edwards King Drug Co. as seller and warning against substitutes.
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Ekarth
J. Howell
Tracy
Foley
Hoase
Foley’s
Edwards King Drug Co
Souper de Luxe Dinner at St. Anthony Dec 30
The St. Anthony announces a ten day want ad run starting tomorrow and charging one half cent per word per insertion. A New Year event will feature a souper de luxe served at 10 30 p m on December 30 with most dining rooms already reserved.
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St. Anthony
Negro Arrested in Death of Dick Taylor at Luling
Deputy Sheriff Ellison brought in Searcy Hysaw to Lockhart jail on a murder charge in the death of Dick Taylor. The two men clashed at Luling on Christmas Day with Taylor stabbed and later died in San Antonio after being taken there for medical aid.
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Lockhart
Tex
Ellison
Searcy Hysaw
Dick Taylor
Hysaw
Taylor
San Antonio
Theo As¢rt
Festive New Year events planned in San Antonio hotels
San Antonio hotel managers arrange New Year Eve activities for 1911 with plans at St Anthony Menger Gunter and Nat Reiss band. Swearingen schedules a 10 30 start with supper and music while McGowan promises a menu master piece. Press club plans a Plaza theater gathering with a post show supper and comic acts.
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San Antonio
Swearingen
The
St. Anthony
St Anthony Hotel
McGowan
Menger
Ned Flynn
Gunter
San Antonio Press Club
Plaza Theater
Nat Reiss
Mexican minister defends leniency in rebellion case
Vasquez Gomez denies offenses beyond political acts and warns extradition would breach international law. He urges Mexico to prove a crime beyond politics and notes neutrality rules in the United States. He indicates former Plan of Tacubaya involvement but argues political offenses are not extraditable. Five brigadiers to be chosen by lot.
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Madero
United States
Vasquez Gomez
Mexico
Tacubaya
Guadalajara
Francisco A. Velez
Department of Justice
Lot
Oldfield Says Auto Racing Loses Favor With Manufacturers
Barney Oldfield, Firestone representative, visits San Antonio and comments that automobile racing is losing advertising value for standard car and tire makers. He may race occasionally next year but plans to retire as promoter. He predicts a 300 horsepower French car will push speed records lower.
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Barney Oldfield
San Antonio
Firestone Tire Company
Akron
Ohio
Firestone
Barney
France
Reyes Heavily Guarded During Mexico Departure
Special dispatch reports General Reyes leaving Monterey for San Luis Potosi with tight security. A large crowd jeered as the train moved, guards from Nuevo Leon under Col. Manuel Garcia Lugo monitored him, troops stationed at major stations along the route, and officials signaled likely no clemency from the administration.
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Reyes
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
General Reyes
Monterey
Trevino
Linares
Saltillo
State of Nuevo Leon
Manuel Garcia Lugo
Madero Discusses Court Martial and Prisoner Transfer
In Mexico City on December 28 the war department had no word on General Reyes arrival. General Trevino handles prisoner conveyance to the capital. President Madero and the war minister weighed court martial options with General Pezo as presiding officer and generals of division including General Ignacio Bravo as possible choices.
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Associated Press
City OF
Mexico
War Department
Reyes
Geronimo Trevino
Madero
Alejandro Pezo
Ignacio Bravo
Madero argues Reyes spared death in Mexico case
Julio Madero, brother of Mexican president, arrives in New York asserting General Reyes will not be executed and death penalty abolition was a key campaign plank. He criticizes Mexican press for sensational front pages while burying corrections in small type.
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Madero
Mexico
New York
Reyes
Julio Madero
Mrs Reyes Heads for Mexico City for General Reyes Trial
Mrs Bernardo Reyes wife of General Reyes and other Reyes women prepare to travel to Mexico City to attend the military court trial. General Reyes is en route under guard. Rodolfo Reyes remains in St Louis and will not join the trip yet. A party including Mrs Reyes and others is expected to depart tomorrow or Saturday.
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Bernardo Reyes
General Reyes
Reyes
Mexico City
Rodolfo Reyes
Rodolfo
St. Louis
Henown
San Pedro Avenue
Mexico
Quiroga
Reyes Retana
Attorneys for Owsets on the Stand in Chicago Merger Trial
A. H. Veeder, for Swift and company, testifies on the early insight and attendees of the failed Chicago meat packers merger. He details shares, meetings, and the 1902 suggestion by Gustavus F. Swift to consolidate packing interests with stock of a new company. Attendees included Armour Meeker Valentine Krauthoff Swift Cudahy Morris and their representatives.
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Associated Press
Chicago
A. H. Veeder
Swift and Company
Chicago Meat Packers
United States
Carpenter
Butler
Mr. Veeder
J. Ogden Armour
Arthur Meeker
P. A. Valentine
L. C. Krauthoff
Gustavus F. Swift
Louis F. Swift
Edward Swift
Michael
Edward Cudahy
Cudahy
Ward
Ira Morris
Morris and Company
Penmure Gordon
G.F. Swift
Swift
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