This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1913
Page
1
Five days of fighting shift sentiment among the better class in Mexico City. Federals desert as Mexicans grow more favorable to intervention.
Five days of urban fighting in Mexico City shift public sentiment toward intervention. Mexican women of the upper class publicly seek outside help while business and government grind to a halt. Looting rises as electricity fails, prices soar, and police presence diminishes. garbage from battle remains strewn as dead horses rot in gutters.
Mexico City February 14 United States Ambassador Wilson was twice asked by Foreign Minister Lascurain to relocate the embassy to safeguard Americans as federal batteries move into position. The ambassador declined but federal guns reportedly target the arsenal, inviting rebel fire threatening many American residences.
President Taft told advisers he would ask Congress and rush a message if Americans are killed or threatened in Mexico. He signaled using a Vera Cruz Tampico force of up to five thousand sailors and marines to protect citizens, acting as a legation guard if Congress delays.
For San Antonio and vicinity fair to night and Saturday not so cold tonight frost appears in the area with mild conditions expected.
Observations at 8 a m report temperatures from ST LOUIS to WASHINGTON with clear skies and light to moderate winds. City by city figures give low twenties to mid thirties, notable lows around the 16 to 20 degree range across the Midwest and East Coast.
In Princeton on February 14 a cadre of votes-for-women pilgrims from New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland Virginia and Ohio delivered a letter to President-elect Wilson at his home and requested a two minute audience in Washington as soon after his arrival as possible. Rosalie G Jones led the delegation signing the letter as General of the suffragette army.
A 1 am blaze leveled the Mercantile building owned by Paul Seldner and several neighboring structures in Sinton Texas. The fire caused about 16000 dollars in losses with roughly 5000 dollars insured, affecting groceries, a barber shop, a restaurant and residences tied to J T Sisco Minnie Schooler and W M Pittman among others.
Five indictments returned by a special grand jury in Charleston West Virginia allege felonious bribery in the United States Senate campaign. Delegates David Hill H F Asbury A S G Rhodes Ruth Duff and Senator B A Smith are charged with taking bribes and a misdemeanor count. Marked money was said to be found on their persons after arrest. The jury will report in several days.
The weather forecast predicts a stretch of good conditions after recent rain and gloom. A northern storm area and southern high pressure push warmth ahead, with cool nights near freezing and a light frost on the ground this morning.
General Stewart L. Woodford former United States minister to Spain and veteran public figure died at his New York home at 78 after two weeks illness. A Columbia and Yale graduate he directed the Hudson Fulton celebration and recalled hours in Madrid on the eve of U S action on Cuba during the Spanish American War.
Princeton New Jersey February 14 The guard over President-elect Wilson has been doubled with four secret service operatives patrolling around the clock. Two agents have remained with the governor since election day and a frame shack opposite the Wilson home provides visibility on all approaches. The governor had an appointment in Philadelphia with his dentist and planned shopping in New York later.
The Johnson bill to stop price increases by Washington hotels boarding houses and restaurants for the inauguration and extend limits to cabs and taxicabs with a $100 fine per violation was favorably reported to the House. An effort will push for consideration under a special rule.
The article extols Tue Lieut as a reliable AP affiliate printing uncensored news on Mexico and world events. It notes rising circulation with daily figures for February across four days and emphasizes free forum ideals and broad reach in San Antonio.
Brigadier General E Z Steever arrives in San Antonio to organize the new Southern Department and Cavalry Division. He lacks official orders and a clerical staff. The department will begin at midnight with headquarters in San Antonio, as Bliss arrives to assume command later.
About noon bands of federal soldiers passed the United States embassy in Mexico City. Reported as deserters, they fueled the impression that government troops would not continue fighting.
Felix Diaz issued a morning notice promising a tougher bombardment of the national palace in Mexico City. Rebels and federal forces clashed in three street engagements as troops closed in on rebel positions. Both sides halted after brief exchanges of small arms fire and machine gun volleys.
A convent five blocks beyond the national palace was wrecked this morning by a shell fired by rebels. Several inmates were killed in the blast and surrounding damage reported.
In Mexico City Diaz asks the United States to recognize him as a belligerent claiming full control of the city. Ambassador Wilson replies that Diaz may be correct but he cannot assess the military situation, and says President Madero assures the government remains in control.
In Mexico City on February 14 Associated Press reports many churches held special services as clergy observed the restoration of peace. The ceremonies reflected a public mood seeking calm and unity amid ongoing concerns.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.