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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1912
Page
22
About 300 residents joined a Medina dam site trip as the Bexar County Highway League launches educational tours to promote good roads. The canyon scenery compares with distant states and the project is praised as a major engineering feat. a two-lane road is urged to enable year-round visits and future lakeside development.
Excitement along the Rio Grande subsides with no rush of troops expected. Three drown when ice jams across the Niagara River fail. Mexican government pledges drastic measures to end revolutions while Empress Dowager issues edict for a republican approach in cooperation with southern rebels. Slayden’s anti third term fails to pass and is withdrawn. Britain’s king and queen return to London from India as unrest in Chihuahua Mexico continues.
On Monday February 5 1912 Dr A Sophian a noted meningitis expert states San Antonio due to its climate need not fear an epidemic Pastors union opposes burials on Sundays except in necessity Cold weather holds city in grip with statewide reports of chilly air.
Dr J Harvey Moore former eye surgeon at the state institution for the blind in St Louis recently publicized cures achieved in this region. He treats all eye diseases with options including cataracts growths and cross eyes. The Oscillator method aids weak eyes nerve trouble and headaches. Free consultation offered at Suite 204 Gunter Building Houston and St Marys in San Antonio.
Thirteen armed Mexicans are captured near El Paso and held for investigation as U S troops advance to the border. The War department orders a large portion of the mobile army to prepare for service along the Mexican border. A federal grand jury returns thirty three indictments in dynamite cases at Indianapolis. Five killed in a Pittsburg streetcar wreck. Chihuahua state reportedly takes up arms against Madero.
Local report notes Charles Philip Degen, among San Antonio's oldest pioneer citizens, has died at age 87. The obituary highlights his long life and contributions to the city.
Over 300 road boosters travel to Medina dam while Lt Col Sturgis of the Third Cavalry heads to Houston to pick camp sites in case Mexico mobilizes. Fifty Texas post offices designated as postal savings banks with an effective date of March 7. Domestic Representative Pujo plans to offer a resolution in the House.
Government demands plenary authority to investigate alleged money trust while the State Department mission to transfer troops from Eagle Pass to El Paso sparks concern. Chaotic conditions reported in Chihuahua as Americans flee. Floods along the River Tagus in Portugal cause widespread loss.
Chamber of Commerce endorses San Antonio Rockport and Mexico railroad. Promoters will post a 100000 cash bond when stock subscriptions are filed. bond also serves as guarantee for completion. Governor Colquitt denies Mexican troop passage through Texas until order aims are proven, warns against use in Chihuahua. Garza Galan and Valdez not deported. Diaz regime refugees cannot be extradited. House cuts US cavalry to ten regiments. Marines land at Puerto Cortez to shield American property. Mexico unrest appears to grow.
Ground is broken on Mitchel Lake property for the Mexico, San Antonio and Gulf railroad with remarks by Charles Graebner of the Chamber of Commerce and Jake Wolff of the institution. State Health Officer Ralph Steiner announces plans to establish a laboratory for meningitis serum and diphtheria antitoxin production at cost. Senator Stephenson of Wisconsin is cleared by a Senate committee of charges of corruption in his election. Many Americans leave Mexico due to unsettled political conditions. Dr Peter Spahn resigns as president of the Reichstag amid objections to a socialist vice-president.
A note highlights the Gunter as the preferred gathering place for friends visiting from near or far, describing it as the natural headquarters for social meetings.
Outlook for Southwest Texas farms shines with early rains boosting crops. Seed potato demand rises as growers plan larger Irish potato acreages with prices up to 1 per sack. Dealers report seed potatoes sold out and higher onion prices lift 3.75 per hundred pounds. Agricultural plans include Spanish peanuts corn alfalfa rape grass clover sorghum and kaffir corn cotton millet and cowpeas next month.
High prices and dealer demand push Texas farmers to expand seed potato production as San Antonio seed dealers report swollen orders and a strong season outlook for field and garden crops.
J. A. Appler publisher announces the city directory for 1912 will remain open for changes through February 14. Changes sent by mail to P. O. Box 487 in Callman will be updated. notes about plumber Hoth phones appear in readable text.
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