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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1913

Page

3

Plant Juice Endorsed By San Antonio Citizen At 70

Mr A T Holmes a longtime San Antonio resident age seventy at 1049 Essex Street testifies to Plant Juice a tonic sold by Fischer's drug store. He claims it improves appetite digestion sleep and mood while aiding stomach kidney liver and blood disorders. He praises its mild yet rapid action and offers personal recommendation to friends.

A. T. Holmes San Antonio Holmes Essex Street Fischer's Drug Store Fischer

Man and Wife Near Death in Cuero Tragedy

Cuero Texas February 17 A well known farmer Ben Lucas lies near death with brain exposed after a stabbing. His wife is not expected to recover from twenty one stab wounds. Tom Lucas, his brother, is wounded, including a severed wrist. Neighbors heard screams and found Mrs Lucas near death. Four Lucas children were in the house and unharmed. Doctors hope to save Ben Lucas with an operation.

Cuero Tex Ben Lucas Tom Lucas

West Virginia Lawmakers To Testify In Bribery Probe

Charleston Feb 17 West Virginia legislators gathered at Kanawha County court house to testify in an inquiry into alleged bribery tied to the United States senatorial race. If deadlock persists the election may go to a statewide primary with listed candidates on the tickets. grand jury report expected later in the week.

West Virginia Charleston W. Va Kanawha County Court House United States

Two Killed as Strike Strife Grips Lake Charles Area

In Lake Charles Louisiana two men were killed and several wounded in a confrontation between non union workers of the American Lumber Company at Merryville and striking union men of the Brotherhood of Lumber Workers. Both deceased were Negro.

Lake Charles American Lumber Company Merryville Brotherhood of Lumber Workers

Government prepares troop mover transport to sea

Continued report notes Bee RRR Taree STS and Prairie naval vessels to load or sail with 800 troops. The government plans movement of forces, detailing loading and transport arrangements for ships Prairie and others as part of the ongoing trooper deployment.

Naval Prairie

Dreadnoughts Vermont Nebraska Reach Vera Cruz

The dreadnoughts Vermont and Nebraska with Rear Admiral Fletcher aboard the Vermont arrived at Vera Cruz today at 8 a m bringing the total U S warships to three and ready for landing up to 2500 forces including tackies officers and marines

Washington Vermont Nebraska Fletcher Vera Cruz United States

Government censorship tightens on Mexico City dispatches

Censors seized all cable traffic in Mexico City after 5 p m Saturday, discarding messages that hinted at events in the capital. An armistice was declared broken and fighting resumed, while foreign residents fear delays in translation and news leaks. British minister Francis W Strange narrowly escaped bullets as he rode to a conference at the American embassy. World news from the city was largely cut off as the government restricts official and civilian dispatches and communications.

Mexico City City Mexican Republic United States Madero Mexico Diaz Laredo Texas Wilson Francis W. Strange Strange

Armistice Fails in Mexico City as Fighting Rages

Hostilities resumed in Mexico City after a 24 hour armistice collapsed before noon. Madero refuses to resign while Diaz and Huerta clash over terms. Refugees seek safety as rebels gain the upper hand and rail lines face disruptions along the Rio Grande.

Diplomatic Representatives Seek Peace Amid Dangers

The report details difficulties and dangers faced by diplomatic representatives as they pursue a peace settlement. Advices from the ambassador note most American residents have found relative safety, though a few refuse to leave their homes.

Matamoros Falls to Rebels in Peaceful Transfer

Matamoros, across the Texas border from Brownsville, passed into rebel hands at 5 a.m. without bloodshed. The port city was closed, ferry and bridges guarded, customs offices seized, and Dr. Barregan named mayor and commandante under Diaz alignment. Some Rio Bravo and Reynosa troops reportedly backed Diaz.

Brownsville Tex Matamoros Texas Nuevo Laredo George Head Rifles Hutchings Diaz Barregan Dr. Barregan Ramos Madero Rio Bravo Reynosa

Passenger Train Held Up Near Laredo by Rebels

Rebel forces halted a Monterrey bound passenger train Saturday night. They forced the engineer to drive sixty miles south where dynamite was used to destroy railroad bridges and culverts, as activity grows in the region after Nuevo Laredo’s capture.

Monterey Laredo Tex Nuevo Laredo Mex

Barrett Explains Action In Mexican Mediation Talk

Washington Feb 17 John Harrett director general of the Pan American union issued another statement clarifying differences with the administration over his mediation suggestion in the Mexican situation.

Washington John Harrett Pan- American Union

Ambassador Wilson and Mexican consulate shelled

Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson and the United States consulate in Mexico City were hit by shell fire, forcing consul general Arnold Shanklin to flee to the embassy for safety.

Henry Lane Wilson United States Mexico City Arnold Shanklin

Barrett explains apology over Pan American commission plan

Mr. Barrett says he acted without guidance from the president or secretary of state and regrets not submitting his Pan American commission plan first. He defends his motive to advance Pan American commerce and harmony, noting his record in Latin America and leadership of the Pan American Union.

Sarrett Mexico State Department Barrett Pan-American Union

Armistice Reported as Rebels Cut Rail Wires Near Juarez

News from El Paso indicates a 24 hour armistice was in effect before wires were cut by rebels below Juarez. American refugees from Chihuahua City arrived on a Mexican Central train reporting quiet at the state capital and a broken truce between rebels and Federals. Hundreds from Casas Grandes seek to reach the border as trains south are halted, with foreigners planning to charter a northbound trip. Salazar's rebels were active in the area.

EL Paso Tex Mexico City Juarez Chihuahua City Casas Grandes Salazar

Moving North Sighting Still Unconfirmed

Reported as moving north, the subject has not been sighted. Authorities continue patrols and seek corroborating reports from nearby communities.

Trevino Denies Using Name as Candidate

General Trevino told AP yesterday he has not authorized his name for any rebellion against the government or against Mexico. He stated his irrevocable resolution to defend the country and said he may be considered for the presidency if Diaz fails.

Monterey Mex Trevino Associated Press Diaz

American Consul Marooned. Rebels Massing in Zacatecas

Reliable sources say American Consul Holland, who left Saltillo with his family to the border, is marooned at Monterey and unable to return. His family passed through Laredo yesterday. Rebels are forming camps in Zacatecas, notably at San Salvador, with bands of 25 to 30 men. Eight cars and two engines are ditched near Silao on the Central branch. no casualties reported.

la Jarita Nuevo Laredo Texas Mexican Railroad Brewer Fourteenth Cavalry International Foot Rio Grande Texas National Guard Laredo Monterey Holland and Baby Saltillo Hidalgo Mexico Tex Holland Zacatecas San Salvador Silao

Cattle Drive of Over a Million Head to Border from Chihuahua

All cattle owned by the Madero family in Chihuahua, numbering more than a million, are being driven to the border today. The action is considered significant as a major herd movement across the frontier amid regional tensions and ongoing border concerns.

Madero EL Paso Tex Chihuahua

Mexican Madero family ready to switch sides amid political upheaval

Readable fragment notes the Madero family in Chihuahua, led by Alberto Madero, brother of the Mexican president, prepared to align with the American side as the government faces a potential fall.

Madero Chihuahua Alberto Madero

Mexican Warship Morales Leaves Valparaiso Quickly

VALPARAISO Chile Feb 17 The Mexican warship Morales arrived early yesterday then departed at full speed for the west coast of Mexico on orders from the Mexican minister of marines authorities said.

Valparaiso Chile Morales Mexico

Rier side Restaurant touted for quick market meals

A brief note promotes the Rier side Restaurant as a place with short order meals available from the market. It claims the best meals in Texas cost 25 cents, highlighting affordability and fast service for shoppers.

Texas

Statewide Prohibition Expected in Arkansas

Governor Robinson signed a bill requiring saloon licenses in towns and cities to obtain consent from a majority of nonwhite adults, with county judge approval after 31, 1913, a move seen as paving the way for statewide prohibition.

Little Rock Ark Robinson

Wear Ever aluminum ware offer from Rominger Bros

The Rominger Bros distributors for the factory offer a 45cc pan free to the first fifty ladies who call Crockett 5304. This promotional item targets local customers, inviting inquiries at the listed phone number.

Rominger Bros Crockett

Park Trammel’s rise from laborer to governor-elect

Park Trammel, governor-elect of Florida, rose from humble roots as a farm laborer and orange packer. He moved to Tampa at sixteen, worked six years to clear debts, then pursued and completed a law course to advance to distinction.

Park Trammel Fida Tampa

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