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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1913

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Calumet Gun Wound Collapse Prompt Surgery

A Calumet operation was required after a bullet wound caused a collapse. The patient remains in serious condition as medical teams prepare to remove the bullet.

Moyer wounded in Hancock attack amid Calumet strike

Charles H. Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners arrives in Chicago severely injured after claiming he was shot and mobbed in Hancock Michigan. Doctors say a bullet remains near his shoulder and he cannot speak at a planned labor mass meeting. Dispatches from Calumet question the account of the assault.

Chicago Charles H. Moyer Western Federation of Miners Calumet St. Luke's Hospital Moyer Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul William Harsha St. Luke’s Hospital Harsha Hancock Mich Charles HH. Tanner Los Angeles Miners’ Federation Victor L. Berger Milwaukee Citizens’ Alliance Tanner Waddell Mahon McNaughton Calumet & Hecla Waddell-Mahon Agers

Inauguration of new currency system begins with bank resolutions

Washington officials announce the federal reserve act organization committee took its first official steps toward the new currency system. Secretary McAdoo and Secretary Houston adopted the acceptance form for banks to join within sixty days, with over one hundred national banks already responding in anticipation.

Washington, D. C Federal Reserve Act Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo Houston Department of Agriculture the Treasury Department Organization Committee National Banking Association United States District of Columbia Federal Reserve Banks Reserve Bank Organization Committee Federal Reserve Bank Federal Reserve Treasury

Girl Aviator Katherine Stinsonsoars at Fort Sam Houston

Miss Katherine Stinson, wintering at the St Anthony hotel, flew two 15 to 20 minute flights on Saturday at Fort Sam Houston maneuver field. She reached impressive altitudes and performed spirals despite gusty air. She plans more flights Sunday and a mechanic will prepare the bi plane for next season.

Fort Sam Houston Katherine Stinson St. Anthony San Antonio Miss Stinson Dick Wagner Wagner Lillie School of Aviation Lillie School

Weather Summary for East and West Texas

East Texas will have rain in the southeast portion followed by colder air on Sunday and fair weather on Monday. West Texas reports fair conditions Sunday and Monday.

Washington, D. C Texas West Texas

Weather observations from multiple U S cities at 8 p m

Weather data from ST LOUIS CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST PAUL KANSAS CITY NEW YORK BOSTON WASHINGTON reports temperatures winds and conditions for Sunday and Saturday highs. Cities list 32 30 26 20 30 22 22 30 with conditions cloudy snowy clear fair and colder and symbols of wind directions.

ST. Louis Chicago Milwaukee ST. Paul Kansas City New York Boston Washington

Investigation Into High Beef Prices Announced

The department of agriculture launches a nationwide inquiry into steep beef costs and poor meat production conditions. It aims to uncover the causes of price rises over the past years and to craft plans to lower meat prices for consumers. The investigation panel includes Dr. B. T. Calloway, Dr. H. J. Waters, C. F. Curtiss, H. W. Mumford, A. D. Melvin, and T. W. Carver.

Washington, D. C Department of Agriculture B. T. Calloway Secretary of Agriculture H. J. Waters Kansas State Agricultural College C. F. Curtiss Iowa State College H. W. Mumford University of Illinois A. D. Melvin Bureau of Animal Industry T. W. Carver Rural Organization Service Department of Agriculure

Welcome Is Expensive in Chicago for New Year

Chicago will spend about 250000 to celebrate 1914 with food, drinks, theater tickets and taxi rides during the end of the year and start of the new one. About 150000 people will crowd fifteen downtown hotels and restaurants, with many more in outlying areas.

Chicago

Train robber Bostick to hang in Los Angeles

John Bostick, who confessed to murder during a Southern Pacific express robbery at El Monte, was sentenced to be hanged by Judge Craig this afternoon. He was captured in San Francisco and telegraphed by John Ferris of Bakersfield who said Bostick is his son.

Los Angeles Cal John Bostick Craig Bostick Horace J. Montague Southern Pacific Southern Pacific Express el Monte San Francisco Hammell John Ferris Bakersfield

Clear Weather Arrives After Cold Weekend

The weather bureau forecast a clear and cold Sunday and colder Sunday night. Major Allen Buell noted an initial rainy spell but the storm area near San Antonio moved east and cleared. Clouds covered much of the state yesterday with rain few stations reported. Monday forecast is clear.

Weather Bureau Allen Buell San Antonio

Discovery of cave dwellers in southern Tunisia

Frank Edward Johnson, editor of National Geographic, reports finding a nation of cave dwellers in southern Tunisia. He cites about 100,000 people living in caves near 3000 foot crags, with dwellings reaching 150 feet into porphyry and housing up to four thousand. Johnson also found Roman ruins and roads, sharing a federal report and returning with photographs.

Paris Tunisia Frank Edward Johnson National Geographical Magazine Washington, D. C United States la France Johnson Tripoli

President to Observe His Birthday Quietly

President Wilson will turn 57 tomorrow and keep plans private. He intends to attend church in the morning and may sail the Gulf of Mexico in the revenue cutter Winona in the afternoon if weather permits.

Christian Wilson Tomorow Gulf of Mexico Winona Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo Federal Reserve Board Congress New Orleans

Huerta Might Quit Presidency Amid Mexican Turmoil

Special dispatch reports Tampico cut off from capital as Constitutionalists encircle Mexico City. Zapatistas strike at Garcia in Morelos killing 100. Perundio captured. Rumor Huerta will resign early next year, hand over to Enrique Gerostieta, then retire as foreign affairs shift. Railroads face oil shortages threatening nationwide disruption.

Mexico City Vera Cruz Zapatistas Felipe Neri Garcia Morelos Perundio Huerta Enrique Gerostieta Gerostieta Senor Gerostieta Monterey Tampico San Luis Potosi

Huerta May Be Forced to Fight Amid Mexican Turmoil

Washington reports Prov isional President Huerta caught between Zapata in the south and Constitutionalists in the north. Zapatistas march on Mexico City looting as federal forces fail to stop them. Many government troops desert as the U S maintains border and Mexican waters forces.

Washington D. C War and Navy Departments Huerta Zapata Zapatistas Mexico City United States Tokio Guaymas

Germans fear Kaiser son to publish military book

London December 27 The German crown prince plans another volume on military affairs causing concern among Kaisers subjects. His previous work Germany in Arms drew sharp criticism from the Socialist press and even a reprimand from the Tageblatt which called it unwelcome and dangerous.

London Germany Socialist Party Guards Tageblatt

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