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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1913
Page
13
Bulgarian and Serbian guns hammer Adrianople as siege continues. Turkish commander Shukri Pasha vows no surrender until every soldier falls. Allied plans loom over Dardanelles as troops and fleets maneuver amid uncertain winter fighting.
Tonight fair with frost. Thursday unsettled. Temperature readings include lows around freezing and daytime highs near the mid 40s to 50s as winds remain light. Additional notes indicate a brief period of unsettled weather and frost potential overnight.
Observed early morning weather across several cities including St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston and Washington. Report notes temperatures ranging from zero to 32 below and above with wind directions from west northwest northwest and southeast and conditions described as fair and cold or colder with intermittent clear skies.
A Birika base anchors foreign nations ready for any emergency. The facility coordinates rapid response, training, and joint drills to ensure readiness across partners and regional security initiatives.
The Adrianople garrison repelled Bulgarian attacks on the north and east fronts last night. Fighting along the Tchataldja lines was limited. The village of Tchataldja burned as Bulgarian forces concentrated for tactical reasons. An encounter occurred at Malatep near Gallipoli.
President Taft signed a bill curbing loan sharks and pawnbrokers in Washington. The measure caps charges at 1 percent per month, ending years of congressional debate and lobbying by money lenders who urged a veto.
An unusual number of high Frisco railroad officials visit Brownsville on an inspection trip. B. F. Yoakum chairman of New York leads the group with Vice President Nixon of Chicago, President Winchell of St. Louis, and Vice President Pyeatt of Houston. Yoakum has been in the area for several days.
Mardi Gras in Mobile opens as Felix I leads the formal entry ceremony. Queen coronation crowned Miss Margaret Wefel, witnessed by over 5000 visitors. Four spectacular parades are scheduled for the afternoon and night.
American troopers captured a band of Yaquis twelve miles west of Nogales Arizona. The group carried a consignment of arms and appears ready to push into Mexico, suggesting an alliance with Mexican rebels.
John Paul Farrell, a New York janitor, confessed to sending bombs in past crimes including the Herrera death, Mrs Taylor killing, and the Rosalsky attempt. He described making a dummy infernal machine, its components, and how it was delivered to victims. He claimed motives ranged from job fear to familial revenge, and linked the Walker case to old motives.
A 1913 ad teaches that a good customer stays with a good shop and that reliable merchants in The Li er offer quality goods, courtesy, and fast service. It urges readers to rely on merchants who advertise in Tue Licut and to study daily advertisements for buying opportunities.
Alderman Richter moves a March election to issue 2 000 000 for a water plant and 500 000 for sewer extension with 4 percent interest and 40 year bonds. A San Antonio Water Supply Company valuation of 2 824 000 is submitted. January payrolls total 50 419.07.
San Antonio tension grows as the six inch river main is cut for a new concrete bridge on South Alamo Street. A policeman guards the site while Sap depot area faces fire protection risks from reduced water flow and delayed reconnection. The city engineer says the main must be laid around the bridge, delaying full service.
A burglar entered Appman Serger's drug store on Austin Street and Grand Avenue after 11 pm last night. The thief took razors watches two cameras cigars cigarettes knives and five dollars from the till totaling about one hundred dollars. A filled grip was also taken. Entry likely via a broken transom. Boxes were found stacked at a rear door this morning.
Co L Dunsworth employed in local yards of I G N Railroad Company was stabbed in the breast at 3 am near the freight house during a dispute. Entanio Rodrigues, 28, is under arrest on assault to murder charges. Dunsworth received aid and was taken to his home at 2320 West Commerce Street.
In Jefferson City on February 4 Representative Hay of Butler county introduced a bill prohibiting dresses that button up the back unless the buttons are as large as a dollar. The measure carries a fine of 1 to 3 dollars and a possible jail sentence for repeat offenders.
Ernest Ray, 17, was shot and killed on the Anderson ranch twelve miles south of Waxahachie. Ervy Smith, 45, is jailed, charged with the killing. An elderly man named Foster, who heard the shot, died of heart failure while rushing to the Smith farm.
Finley J. Shepard and his bride Miss Helen Gould departed New York for Europe aboard a steamer, planning a gradual voyage to Egypt and a stay abroad through May.
SHREVEPORT Feb 4 J Ernest Breda aged 71 years long time post master at Natchitoches and one of Louisiana’s most prominent Republicans died today.
The San Antonio Light presents a free amateur cooking course beginning 2:30 PM next Monday at Beethoven Hall with Edith L. Clift as lecturer. Demonstrations include porterhouse steak, Milanaise macaroni, vegetarian turkey, and a baking contest with prizes.
Following the formal dissolution of the Charities Fund Association, five named charities receive Chamber of Commerce endorsement to raise funds separately. San Antonio Humane Society Free Clinic Associated Charities Playground Association and Free Kindergarten pursue individual collections to support their work.
Charles H. Mack, a farmer from San Antonio, recovered 2000 of his 2900 dollars after falling victim to a horse race confidence game in Hot Springs Arkansas. Detectives coordinated to return the money with the remaining balance promised soon. Mack learned of the ruse at the depot while awaiting a train to San Antonio to buy land in the region.
Former Senator Joseph W. Bailey's farewell address to the Senate will not be printed as a public document. Senator Martin proposed the reprint today but Senator Smoot objected to government expenditure.
San Mateo county venire selects 17 women for the grand jury under Super Judge George Buck, creating the first women’s grand jury in the state. The panel includes 13 men and six women, with married housewives among the jurors. Buck jokes the women may keep secrets better than previous panels.
Ottoman Zur Asshadisi Hanish, head of a sun cult, was ordered into custody by federal officials in Chicago. He faces questioning over reports he planned to flee to New Orleans while on a $10,000 bond after being indicted for using the mails to defraud. Local agents say his South Side temple was dismantled to move cult headquarters to New Orleans.
Senate convened at noon and reported the fortifications appropriation bill totaling 5,215,250 dollars. Washington women workers protested to the labor committee against La Follette eight hour bill. Efforts to print Bailey farewell address as a public document failed due to Smoot's objection. House passed a bill to authorize seizure of imported goods tied to trusts or illegal contracts. Elections committee probes of Senators Watson and Chilton halted by withdrawal of statements.
Interstate Commerce Committee convened at 10 30 a m and canceled all hearings for the session due to pressure of business in the House.
In Mexico City on February 4, Manuel Calero, former ambassador to the United States, told the senate the revolution would end soon but the finance department misrepresented the crisis. Ernesto Madero dismissed Calero as an indiscreet ambassador and a poor financier, amid a tense loan debate.
News from El Paso reports Marcel Caraveo leaving his command to seek peace terms in Chihuahua. Rebels recaptured Guadalupe near the border and a 100-strong independent band led by Franco crossed into the American side after driving a federal garrison.
Col Pascual Orozco, held by the U S marshal, received a letter from his son Pascual Orozco. The missive dated in Mexico was mailed to Juarez and came to San Antonio. The general urged his father to abandon the revolution and move with his family to California if released.
In El Paso on February 4 a document signed by General Jose Blanco, former commander of Madero rebels, orders captains to act as their conscience dictates by disbanding troops or joining the revolution. A Chihuahua smelter closed due to fuel shortages from railway disruption affecting capital and border mines and plants employing more than 2000 men.
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