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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1913

Page

2

Governing Element at A and M Attacked at Dallas Meeting

A meeting of friends of expelled students from A and M College was held at the Driskill Hotel in Austin with about fifty attendees. Senator Senter led a denouncement of the college’s governing element and criticized Chairman Walton Peteet as plans for action formed. In another note, Rep Thomas McNeal of Lockhart died, as the House adjourned with no quorum expected. burial plans were arranged for his body.

Friends of Driskill Hotel Austin Tex A. & M. College Senator Senter Dallas Ike Osborne Senter Walton Peteet Thomas McNeal Lockhart

Breathers urged to use HYOMEI for throat and nose relief

A promotional notice explains HYOMEI inhalation as a treat­ment for catarrh coughs colds and sore throat. A half teaspoon in half a teacup of hot water is inhaled through nose and mouth to ease symptoms. The ad offers money back and mail order options from Booths HYOMEI Co Buffalo New York.

Merger Bills in Legislature Stir Speculation in Austin

In Austin on February 14 lawmakers weigh fate of consolidation bills. A move to override the governor's veto on the Katy bill is expected when the House considers it next Tuesday afternoon. A quoted digression from the Houston Post appears as a light insertion.

Bagby Watson Hays Dunn Gates Crisp McNeal Lockhart Caldwell County Texas Senate E. D. Steger Bonham W. FE Austin Tex Executive Department Katy

Plant Juice touted by public in Irgleside sales pitch

A Corpus Christi Bay resort town promotes Plant Juice with testimonials from L Hunt & Co sales manager and local resident L Seat. The ad claims the product clears the liver removes poisons and restores balance to liver stomach kidneys and blood. Fischer's store urges visits for a bottle.

L. Hunt & Co Irgleside Corpus Christi Bay L. D. Seat Gibbs Street Seat Fischer's

Diaz Increases Fury Of His Bombardment

Diaz intensifies bombardment as military actions escalate. The report notes renewed shelling and strategic advances amid ongoing combat, with international observers monitoring developments and civilian areas affected.

Refugees Pray Amid Historic Walls for Protection

Thousands of refugees knelt in old edifices and joined in prayers trusting the heavy walls to shield them from flying projectiles, seeking safety as the capital endures renewed danger.

Capital

Battle Rages in Mexico City Amid Diaz Madero Stand

In Mexico City the sixth day of fighting sees no gains for either side as artillery and small arms bombardment continue. Refugees flee districts near the arsenal while American evacuees seek shelter. Diaz claims control of the city as Madero receives reinforcements and prepares for renewed assaults.

Mexico City Madero Diaz United States Blanquet Department of War Toluca Rivera Oaxaca Huerta National Palace Greenfield Harry Greenfield Victoria Street

Zapatistas Surprise Federals in Mexico City Assault

Special report from Mexico City details a night battle as Zapatista Alfonso Miranda and hundreds of men hit federal columns near Belem prison and the citadel. Fighting, escapes, and mass casualties unfold with prisoners attempting exits and revolters exchanging fire.

Mexico City National Palace Paseo de la Reforma Mexican Herald Alfonso Miranda Zapatista Zapatistas Miranda the Pital Belem

Cruiser Ordered to Mexican Port Amid Anti American Feelings

The cruiser Denver was sent back to Acapulco to protect Americans and other foreigners after violent anti American acts. Two Denver officers were attacked in the streets before the ship departed for Acajutla, Salvador, with hostilities continuing to threaten hundreds of Americans in the port.

Mexican Port Denver Acapulco Washington Mexico South Dakota Acajutla Salvador

Refugees Flee as Rebels Halt Rail Links to Mexico City

Alarmed officials report dispatch orders to Denver by wireless and mass refuges from Acapulco. American colony residents, ranchers, and miners seek navy protection after rebels suspend railroad work cutting Pacific coast routes to the capital.

Denver Acapulco Pacific Coast

Diaz Replies With Bullets In Mexico City Battle

Rebels gain advantage as government forces clash in the capital. Bullets and shells hit streets and foreign legations, with civilians and Americans amid the bombardment. Diaz movement gains support in Puebla while talks of trains and evacuations unfold.

Associated Press Mexicoity Madero Huerta Diaz Vera Cruz Pueblo Republic Puebla Francisco Pradilla Orozco Mexico City Gulf Vivas McKinely Taft Wilson Jefferson

Trains Rerouted Telegraphed to Monterey Circuit

Railroad telegraph service briefly restored late last night via a circuitous Mexico City to Agua Calientes Torreon Monterey route. The system mainly conveyed news of safety to Americans and families of officials and their associates.

Laredo Tex Mexico City Agua Calitentes Torreon Monterey

Engineers Offer Aid to Run Trains into Mexico

American engineers formerly on Mexican National lines volunteer to pilot troop trains into the southern republic if intervention becomes necessary. They have sent letters to Major W. Scott, adjutant general of the Department of Texas, stating readiness to operate trainloads of troops. Several hundred gathered in San Antonio months ago and offered to run army trains into Mexico if the U.S. takes a hand.

Mexico Scott Department of Exas Republic San Antonio Fort Sam Houston

Rebels Near Chihuahua City March Toward Juarez

News from El Paso reports General Inez Salazar with about 1500 rebels within 56 miles of Chihuahua City border town after allowing 600 rebels to enter. Federals and revolutionists may meet at Juarez as in the state capital. Colonel David de la Fuente leads Salazar staff. No word from Emilio Vasquez Goma since San Antonio release.

EL Paso Fex Caraveo Chihuahua City Genral Inez Salazar Jun Althou Juarez Salazar Davd de la Fuente Emili Vasquez Goma San Antonio

Cattle shipments halted at border amid new import rules

The Arizona customs collector reports a federal order restricting cattle imports from Mexico to only those dipped twice seven days apart. The policy, plus feeding costs and border stockyard limits, will curb spring contracts. Nogales records 40,000 steers contracted for this port.

Arizona Federal Bureau of Animal Industry United States Mexico Border Poin Nogales Ariz

Refugees from Mexico Exiled From San Antonio Clubs

Exiles flee San Antonio as the rebel conflict spreads with many crossing the Rio Grande or taking ships into Mexico. Refugee visits to clubs end as families split, with Sr Orozco reportedly joining rebels after entering Mexico via El Paso. Fighting reported near Victoria Mexico escalates. Marine crew ordered for Glacier to sail to Mexican waters.

San Antonio Mexic Mexico Pascual Orozco Sr International Club Sai del Valle Sr. Orozco Lette Hi Son Los Angeles Som el Pas Glacier Vallejo Cal Mare Island Rea W. H. H. Southerland South Dakota San Dieg Mexican

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