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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1912
Page
1
Reports from El Paso and Juarez describe mutineers in Juarez taking control after riotous last night. Orozco plans to move 400 troops from Chihuahua to Juarez while 600 federal soldiers are readied from Mexico City. Americans and residents flee as bridges are damaged and trains seized.
After weeks of illness the Hawley brothers or duo return to prominence tracing a career from clerk to influential positions. The piece outlines their ascent through local affairs and control of key roads and policy influence.
Edwin Hawley chairman of Minneapolis & St. Louis railroad dies at his home after weeks of nervous indigestion and a relapse. He built a large railroad system, served as director of multiple lines, and planned Palm Beach winter plans before death at 4 AM. Newman Erb noted Hawley’s plans would continue without interruption.
A threatening letter sent to J. P. Morgan Jr. demanded $100,000 be left at a spot on the East Drive in Central Park or a serious outcome would follow. Detectives waited in vain last night for the writer to appear. the note claimed the writer lost money in Wall Street and held Morgan responsible for restitution.
Washington dispatch reports Panama politics head for a dramatic shift as President Arosemena may resume office before his leave ends, jeopardizing his bid for re election and reshaping party nominations with Senor Arias likely to run for the conservatives and Belisario Porras yielding to Frederico Boyd for the liberals.
William Jennings Bryan of Lincoln Nebraska passed through San Antonio yesterday en route to Mission to view property. He traveled alone, spent about an hour at the depot, and did not attract attention from admirers. On the train he sat in a chair car and ate ham sandwich and coffee at Kenedy Junction’s lunch counter.
Three hundred former insurrecto soldiers rise in Juarez seize public buildings and destroy records. At least eight killed as mutineers back Zapata. Orozco advances with 600 troops. 600 more to be sent from Mexico City. Residents flee to El Paso amid widespread looting and damage. Links to Reyes letters seized. American cavalry guard bridges. Cause of uprising unclear.
Charles D Hilles secretary to President Taft predicts Tafts renomination and large Republican rally in November based on nationwide support. He cites endorsements in New York Ohio and Indiana and says convention unity will propel Taft to victory.
Captain Monte, an Italian military airman, was severely wounded when his plane was struck by Arab fire while dropping bombs on an encampment near Tobruk in Cyrenaica. He and an observer returned to base with crucial information after landing safely.
For San Antonio and vicinity, the forecast calls for colder tonight. Friday will bring a cooler, drier air mass with daytime temperatures slipping and a note of breeze across the region.
Pope Pius names Mgr. Giovanni Bonzano rector of the congregation for the propagation of faith apostolic delegate for the United States and creates him titular bishop of Meritime.
Observations at 8 a m list weather across major cities. St Louis 26 cloudy nw wind 26 miles an hour, lowest 26. Chicago 36 snowing sw wind 12 miles, likely snow flurries tonight and Friday, low 24. Milwaukee missing data. St Paul 18 nw wind 30 miles, colder, low 18. Kansas City 32 nw wind 26 miles, Friday fair, low 30. New York 18 clear nw wind 30 miles, likely snow tonight or Friday, low 18. Boston 18 clear west wind 12 miles, Friday probably fair, low 18. Washington 26 cloudy sw wind 34 miles, rain or snow Friday, low 24.
A statement asserts the Associated Press wire into San Antonio is carried wholly or in part by newspapers other than the San Antonio Light, but the claim has no basis in action or fact.
Cotton futures rose nearly a dollar per bale on widespread spot demand from New Orleans to New York and London. Heavier buying and bullish cables from private sources lifted sentiment as exports and futures activity surged across markets in February.
President Madero states Juarez troop activity was an attempt to muster out part of the garrison and has no political significance. Reports from Chihuahua say all is quiet. Officials doubt a link between the Zapata rebellion and the Juarez uprising and note General Reyes enjoys unusual liberties as a prisoner.
Special to the Light from Laredo Texas reports shock over Juarez outbreak. Rumors claim about 200 federal troops at Nuevo Laredo are disaffected and may revolt. A theater event titled The Rights of a Citizen was postponed amid the unrest.
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