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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1911

Page

2

General Reyes In Prison Guards Rally In Mexico City

General Reyes arrived under escort in the capital where authorities described the case as high treason but expect a prison term of about three years. He remained dignified aboard the train with armed guards at the doors while four followers dispersed after the clash with Colonel Lugo.

Reyes Lugo General Reyes Mexico Paris San Antonio United States Mexico City Tacuba Colonia Station Department of Justice

Graphic tale of Reyes hardsips and escape plot

Graphic tale shows General Reyes disguising features to travel, trying the cuartel after failing to rouse the alcalde. He is met by Lieutenant Rodriguez who recognizes him yet treats him with care. Reyes rests, requests writing materials, and sleeps under guard while awaiting further telegrams.

Alcalde Rodriguez Eyes Reyes

Packers Let In Evidence in Sherman Law Trial

In Chicago, December 29, the trial of ten Chicago packers accused of Sherman Act violations resumed. Government witnesses described a plan linking Kenwood and Aetna Trading to the system used to compute costs and bi products. Defense argued these details are not charged in the indictment.

Associated Press Chicago Kenwood Company Aetna Trading Company United States Carpenter Chicago Packers Kenwood Aetna Butler John Barton Payne Johns. Miller Veeder Albert H. Veeder New York Jacob H. Schiff Schiff National Packing Company Kuhn, Loeb & Co

Reyes Leads Mexican Revolt Financial Claims and Disperse

Report describes General Reyes financing the revolt with his own funds and rumors of a $300,000 Mexican fortune, plus a $24,000 gift to his wife. He laments broken promises from supporters after seventeen days in rugged Nuevo Leon, surrendering after poor turnout and aid from a local guide.

Reyes General Reyes China Nuevo Leon Cavazos Neral Reyes Galeana Mexico Camargo

Meningitis Still Prevails In Waco Schools

Meningitis cases show some abatement in Waco Texas as Superintendent J C Lattimore says he will ask the board of health tomorrow to decide if schools should reopen after the holidays. The board will be influenced by conditions between now and then.

Associated Preess Waco Tex J.C. Lattimore Board of Health

Differences in Adath Yeshurun case go to court

In Houston the Adath Yeshurun congregation members seek books and records from officers. Judge Kittrell will hear the motion this afternoon. Plaintiffs obtain a temporary restraining order forbidding new member admission or dismissals and call for sale of property valued at about 45000 with proceeds to be divided among members. allegations from both sides are sensational and deeply divide Hebrew circles.

Associated Press Houston Tex Congregation Adath Yeshurun Kittrell Sixty-first District Court

American pulp and paper lobbies press Taft over free imports

Washington reports American pulp and print paper manufacturers urge President Taft to resist European demands for free admission on par with Canadian goods. Germany and other nations threaten diplomatic protest and court routes while Congress may handle the tariff dispute amid New Year’s meals at the St. Anthony.

Associated Press Washington Taft Count von Bernstorff State Department Germany America Court of Customs Appeals Congress

Widow and three children found in poverty aided by Christmas Cheer

A widow and her three malnourished children were found in a bare West End home. Mrs. Mildred Brown and the Christmas Cheer committee organized wood, clothing, food, and bed items. The article also notes Una McCray, a paralyzed 12 year old, receiving a savings bank dime gift and a call for a dime shower.

West End Mildred Brown Christmas Cheer Committee Christmas Cheer Association

Hot Springs Liver Buttons Ad Claims Gentle Laxative Benefits

An old advertisement promotes Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a gentle safe laxative. The copy urges readers to ask druggists for a 26 cent box, claims worldwide use, and links the product to Hot Springs sanitarium prestige.

Hot Springs Peoplac F.senere Nic Rings Emical Co Borinas

Railroad Plans Endorsed by San Antonio Merchants Group

A letter from R. R. Russell president of the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican Railway outlines a plan to build a 370 mile standard gauge line from San Antonio through Crowther to the Rio Grande and Harbor Island Rockport with docks and a port, plus extensions to Tampico and Mexico City. It requests city franchise rights, a terminal site, and 3800,000 in subscriptions from San Antonio merchants, to start construction by early 1912, with European financiers backing the project.

Chamber of Commerce Auditorum Mexico City San Antonio San Angelo Oi Field Harbor Island Rockport Crowther McMullen County San Antonio, Rockport & Mexican Railway Company (Limited Klngland San Antonio, Rockport & Mexican Railway Company Texas Steamship Company State Bank and Trust Company of Santonio Fe 7 R. R Russell Knight S A Bb. Cowper-Thwaite

Local Couples Wed in Quiet Yoakum Ceremony

Yoakum Texas: Dee nen Ryan and Miss Nettie Mitchell were quietly married Wednesday evening by Judge F C Patton officiating. Charles Putton and Miss Angus Quast, both of Yoakum, were wed last Wednesday afternoon with Judge C Patton presiding.

Yoakum Tex Dee Nen Ryan Nettie Mitchell C. P Ton Charles Putton Angus Quast Marri Patton

New Year Celebration Reserved at St Anthony Hotel

Tables are being reserved at the St Anthony hotel for a New Year celebration. The event will feature one dinner at 10 30 p m and ongoing festivities described in local notices.

St. Anthony St. Anthony Hotel New. Y

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