Ground Hog Predicts Bitter Cold As North Frosts Texas
A cold wave from the far north will reach San Antonio tonight or tomorrow with temperatures down to 20 degrees. Major Allen Buell warns of a bitter spell as high and low pressure systems shift, with Texas in 16 to 20 degree range and the cold extending toward the Gulf. The ground hog’s forecast is cited as climatology humor, noting past temperature swings and energy balance.
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Allen Buell
Gulf
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic States
Gulf of Mexico
Texas
Nebraska
Iowa
Gulf States
Buell
El Paso Threatened by Juarez Revolt and Federal Action
Special to the Light from El Paso Texas reports that if shots are fired into El Paso during the Juarez uprising American troops will occupy Juarez to restore order. Col. E Z Steever warns Mexican authorities no shooting into El Paso. Juarez looting and famine fears grow as federal attempts fail and trains bring frightened passengers.
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Juarez
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Mexico
Orozco
Chihuahua
Torreon
Cold Wave Spreads Across Nation From Lakes to Rockies
A sharp cold wave follows a western storm centered over the mid Mississippi Valley. Temperatures run 20 degrees below zero in places as frost hits New Orleans and Jacksonville. The storm shifts east tonight bringing snow or rain and stronger winds toward the southeast and mid Atlantic regions.
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Florida
Panhandle Snowstorm Hits Dalhart With Bitter Wind
Snow and a wind chill swept across the Panhandle with 20 degree warmth. Cattle had recovered after ten days of warm weather, leaving ranges in good shape for the storm.
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Associated Press
Dalhart
Tex
Panhandle
Blizzard Blankets Nebraska with Snow and Cold
The Omaha blizzard brings four degrees below zero, six to eight inches of snow, and a twenty four mile north wind. State reports indicate the storm is general across Nebraska as it moved in this morning.
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Nebraska
Coldest February day in 80 years hits Wisconsin
LaCrosse Wisconsin records a temperature of 29 degrees below zero marking the coldest February day in eight decades. Outdoor work is halted and trains run hours late due to the extreme conditions.
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Wisconsin
Associated Press
Lacrosse
Wis
Snow Delays Street Cars in Northwest Missouri
Snow halted railways and street cars in St Joseph and across northwest Missouri as drifting snow worsened, crippling transportation. The blizzard disrupted service and caused significant hardship for livestock unable to graze or move.
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Associated Press
ST. Joseph
Missouri
Heavy Snow Hits Des Moines as Central Iowa Bakes
Heavy snow and high winds grip Des Moines and central Iowa with temperatures plunging to low zero, hampering travel and prompting weather alerts across the region.
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Des Moines
Associated Press
Iowa
Groundhog's forecast met by sharp cold front
A cold wave from the Canadian northwest pushed into the Dakotas Minnesota western Wisconsin and parts of Nebraska Illinois Iowa and Missouri. Subzero readings were reported with 29 below in Winona Minnesota and 22 below at Oeluth.
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Wisconsin
Nebraska
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Iowa
Andissouri
Winona
Minn
Oeluth
Seven Candidates for Hobo Presidency Nominated
Cincinnati February 3 The Unskilled Migratory and Casual Workers association convention closes with election of officers as the main agenda. Seven candidates vie for president five for secretary and three for treasurer.
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Cincinnati
Migratory and Casual Workers’ Association
Tony
San Antonio Area Weather Forecast
For San Antonio and vicinity this evening and Sunday a fair sky with a cold wave across the region. Temperatures range from twenty to twenty five degrees with brisk winds and clear to partly cloudy conditions.
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San Antonio
Weather for Tourists Across Major Cities
Observations at 8 am show St Louis 18 with light east wind and snow, Chicago 4 with NW wind and zero, Milwaukee 10 below zero with clear skies, St Paul 20 below with NW wind and continued cold, Kansas City 4 with snow and cold, New York 18 with NW wind and colder, Boston 24 with clouds and colder, Washington 18 with NW wind, cloudy and snow potential.
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San Antonio Lights Sole Leased AP Wire Carrier
A statement claims the AP wire into San Antonio is carried wholly or partly by newspapers other than the San Antonio Lights. The claim lacks substantiation and appears unverified.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Dynamite Probe to Start in Score of Cities
Investigation into the nation wide dynamite conspiracy is poised to trigger government action in New Orleans and about 20 other cities within days. The grand jury report is slated for early next week and preparations favor expanding the inquiry to Philadelphia New York Chicago and others with possible arrests next Saturday.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
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Cowper-Thwaite Seeks Mexico Railroad Deals
Telegrams report negotiations for the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican Railway to extend from Mission to Tampico and Mexico City. Cowper-Thwaite and J Frank Davis travel to Mexico City to arrange. Cp 8 Mounsey sails from England to near San Antonio to review financing and route conditions.
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Mexico City
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J. W. Quinan
San Antonio, Rockport & Mexican Railroad
Mexico
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Tampico
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J. Frank Davis
San Antonio
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Civic Organizations Committee
Cowper-Thwaite
Mounsey
Fort Sam Houston Prepares Infantry Amid Border Readiness
Brig. Gen. Duncan announces four infantry companies from the Twenty second at Fort Sam Houston may be moved to the El Paso border on short notice for border duty. Major Benjamin Poor will inspect the battalion this afternoon and arrange final details for potential deployment. Officials seek timing to equip an emergency train to El Paso with two days for tourist sleepers if needed.
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Southern Pacific
Taft Invites Nations to Panama-Pacific Exposition
President Taft signed a proclamation inviting other nations to participate in the Panama Pacific International Exposition celebrating the opening of the canal at San Francisco. The invitation underscores the event as a worldwide display and aims to broaden international attendance.
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San Francisco
Associated Press
Washington
Taft
Border tensions prompt US warning to Mexican forces
Washington instructs Col. Edgar Z. Steever at El Paso to prevent firing into American territory as Mexican mutineers and Madero authorities clash. Taft and Texas Gov. Colquitt exchange telegrams urging protection and a strong response at Juarez. Cas as Grandes reportedly shifts to insurgents. Ambassador Wilson reports family protection concerns for mining manager G. P. Robinson. War secretary urged to act and inform governor of steps taken.
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Associated Press
Washington
Edgar Z. Steever
Fourth United States Cavalry
el Paso
Madero
Taft
Colquitt
Texas
Steever
Wilson
G. P. Robinson
State Department
Casas Grandes
Insurrectos
Taft Replies To Colquitt On Juarez Crisis
Governor Colquitt warned of drastic steps to stop Juarez cross border violence against El Paso. President Taft replied that orders have been issued to meet the difficulties at Juarez and that federal action is being taken.
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Taft
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Zapatistas Fire on Madero Car Near Cuernavaca
Zapatistas fired on a White Cross automobile near Cuernavaca killing one physician and wounding another. The car belonged to President Madero and had been lent to the White Cross society.
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White Cross
Associated Press
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White Cross Society
Rebels win at Chihuahua as prisoner release occurs
Ninety rural insurgents and recruits force Governor Gonzales to free Antonio Rojas and three companions after a three hour battle with the garrison led by General Pascual Orozco. An emissary set the ransom at 20. Rebels expect wider mutinies and promise to push Emilio Vazquez Gomez’s campaign.
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