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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1912
Page
1
A U.S. Marines action in Honduras over a seizure dispute tied to a lessee described as American led to a continuation of authority clashes with Valentine. The sequence suggests a secured seizure attempt and subsequent follow up by authorities.
Tension rises in Puerto Cortez as U S gunboat Petrel lands 75 marines to seize the Valentine railroad wharf amid Honduran protests. Bonilla orders troops to halt trains. General Lee Christmas expected to assume operation of Valentine properties.
Mrs Frederick Crandell formerly Miss McManus was released from Blackwell's Island after learning her husband is an heir to Edwin Hawley's estate. Hawley died intestate leaving Crandell a potential share exceeding two million dollars. Her children reside in Chatham awaiting her release and reunion.
Democratic members of the House Banking and Currency Committee met in Washington to plan a money trust inquiry directed by the party caucus. Chairman Pujo of Louisiana said further conferences would occur before final plans and a resolution directing the inquiry would be presented in days. No charges of a money trust are to be made.
Forecast calls for fair skies and colder temperatures with frost possible Saturday morning in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Highs expected in the 40s to low 50s, overnight lows near freezing. Winds light to moderate from the north.
Observations report morning conditions in St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston and Washington. Temperatures range from zero to 14 below in clear and cloudy skies with light to moderate winds and Saturday expectations of cold, fair and continued cold or light snow flurries in places.
A notice declares that no other newspaper carries the Associated Press leased wire into San Antonio except the San Antonio Light, asserting the claim lacks basis and is untrue. The statement emphasizes exclusive use and rebuts any partial or full distribution by competing papers.
Leo J Wagenstahl and R V Smith escaped unhurt after their car, owned by W A Milligan, overturned on the Castroville road three miles west of town on the Medina dam return trip. The excursionists were traveling about 15 miles per hour when wheels locked with a wagon, causing both vehicles to tumble. A following car carrying C M Conover W A Milligan and Albert V Huth narrowly avoided damage.
In Berlin on February 9, Dr Peter Spahn leader of the clerical center party was elected president of the reichstag. He defeated August Bebel leader of the social democratic party by 196 votes to 175.
Over the next ten days starting Saturday or Sunday ten day want ads run through two Sundays. Call to place your ad and arrange payment later. Jsoth phones 176.
Washington February 9 Taft backers claim a first ballot majority of 780 votes in the Chicago convention out of 1076 with McKinley leading the Washington campaign office setup and discussions on a possible national chairman role. Crane Hilles and McKinley confer on Taft strategy and leadership.
Washington on February 9 sees C. D. Hilles secretary to President Taft and head of the Taft campaign summon southern state Republican leaders to Washington to prevent or contest appearances by southern special delegations at the Chicago convention.
John Mitchell pleaded in Washington before Justice Wright amid the Buck Stove and Range boycott trial recounting Christmas separation from his family. He described his request for postponement and home leave denied, triggering tension as the judge pressed for the reason behind his belief the court knew of the request. Attorney Parker suggested a mix up, and Mitchell declined to appear to blame the court.
New York reports from West Fifty eighth street state Charles W. Morse is recovering in his apartments before a trip to Bad Nauheim Germany. His son Harry Morse says his father has never spoken about returning to business and denies revenge rumors as ridiculous since he is too ill.
Governor Colquitt has not granted permission for Mexican federal troops to cross Texas from Eagle Pass to Juarez through El Paso. Washington officials reportedly asked Texas for objections, and the governor is considering. Texas Rangers may stop any crossing if permission is refused.
Mexico seeks through passage of troops to reach rebel fronts in Chihuahua and Juarez region. U S Army chief orders American officers as honorary escort. Mexican arms pass customs as a commercial consignment per treasury orders. El Paso fears street clashes as rurales move toward Juarez. artillery and horses arrive from Chihuahua.
Washington reports indicate continued Madero government strain amid Zapatista gains. Chapala in Jalisco is said to have joined the rebels and Michoacan conditions have worsened. Chihuahua records no change while Sturgiss travels from San Antonio to Houston to scout maneuver camp sites for possible mobilization.
In Guanajuato near Penjamo, seven federals and fifteen rebels were killed as rurales and Zapatistas fought. The Moachican express reports bandit activity causing shipments to be refused. Abram Gonzales, minister of the interior, traveled by special train to Eagle Pass after railroad bridges at Torreon were repaired.
A cavalry detachment left Fort Clark early this morning to meet a train of Mexican soldiers and escort them across Texas via the Southern Pacific to El Paso. The Mexicans retreat was ordered after bridge damage on the Mexican Central railway near Juarez. US troops expect to reach Eagle Pass by afternoon as Coahuila remains quiet along the border.
Fort Sam Houston reports army commanders have designated units and drafted mobilization plans to deploy up to 100000 troops on short notice. Four transports at Newport News could rush part of the force to Galveston within days with full mobilization possible within five days. War department orders urge ready movement and coordination with railroads to secure rolling stock for rapid deployment.
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