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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1913
Page
1
A Texas dispatch reports President Taft ordering 70 troops to the area as part of a security or military mobilization in response to local unrest. The message emphasizes the need for additional forces and coordination with local authorities to maintain order.
Governor Colquitt appeals to President Taft for U S troop intervention to protect Americans near Nuevo Laredo and Brownsville as rebels seize Nuevo Laredo and border incursions rise. He cites cost near 100000 dollars and says he will mobilize Texas militia if needed. Secretary Knox confirms ongoing vigilance and unchanged policy.
The Texas State Department of Insurance and Banking released a condensed statement of the savings departments of nineteen state banks as of January 31 1913. Total resources were 2 197169 with 1 56097 in first mortgage real estate.
The article notes a due depositors amount of 189,112 and states actual cash on hand is 433,765 dollars.
The Corpus Beach Hotel of Corpus Christi received its charter in Austin on February 15. Capital stock is $10,000. Incorporators include F. M. Swearingen of San Antonio, Hazen Follansbee, and Gilbert McGoin of Corpus Christi.
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce plans a symbolic funeral for Methuselah Mossback described as the citys last mossback, to be held on Alamo Plaza with a parade and possible Fort Sam Houston escort. A memorial grave, monument and post funeral membership drive are planned, targeting a large civic turnout and a 1000-member Boost.
President Taft met with seven cabinet members and said the U S would not intervene unless wholesale slaughter of Americans occurred. War Secretary Stimson and General Crozier told to be ready. A response to Madero urging nonintervention was discussed but not sent. US forces kept handy, Galveston mentioned for possible deployment. Congress viewed as unlikely to push for intervention.
President Taft and leading officials attended a farewell banquet in Washington for Uncle Joe Cannon of Illinois who retires March 4 after nearly 40 years of public service. The program included a poem by Henry Litchfield West and gridiron stunts by press gallery reporters.
President Madero urges Taft to refrain from intervening as he faces Diaz loyalists. A telegram requests noninterference while he works to suppress the Diaz revolution. Secretary Knox will draft a reply noting the need to protect Americans and other foreigners if intervention is avoided.
East Texas and West Texas expect generally fair conditions Sunday and Monday. Major city readings include St Louis 46 partly cloudy with NW wind, Chicago 64 after snow possible Saturday, Milwaukee 26 clear with NW wind, Kansas City 53 after possible snow, New York 43 with rain or snow, Boston 46 with possible rain or snow, and Washington 46 partly cloudy with south wind and likely Sunday fair.
American Consul Edwards in Juarez received Knox notice of battleships sent to Mexico and mobilization of American troops if needed. He tried to relay to Juarez and Chihuahua commanders but rail and telegraph were down. He sent the message to Colonel Vasquez of the Juarez garrison.
Mexico City reports Madero refuses resignation demanded by the Senate and rejects mediation. Soldiers enforce his stance with bayonets as Diaz strengthens control amid ongoing fighting and a 24 hour armistice allows foreigners to safety. An American toll rises with shelling near the Hotel Porter.
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