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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1913
Page
1
The Associated Press reports Zapata offered 4000 followers to Madero to fight Diaz, while Huerta moves troops to Cuernavaca to block Zapata. Revolt lingers as Emilio Vasquez Gomez vies for provisional presidency and state loyalties shift amid telegraph outages. Debates in the chamber over Huerta’s provisional rule unfold with possible rival factions.
The United States notes relief at Mexico's abdication of President Madero and the collapse of the capital’s civil war while keeping mobilization plans for Atlantic fleet drills. Huerta may be recognized as de facto leader, with tensions and potential disorder from northern Orozco-Salazar and southern Zapata ongoing.
A chaotic scene in Mexico City follows the overthrow of Francisco I. Madero’s government. Gustavo Madero is slain under the fugitive law as crowds stir wildly and rurales guard prisons while threats loom over de la Barra and the ex-president.
Rebel agents in El Paso and Diaz sympathizers in Juarez question General Huerta's capacity to stabilize the post‑Madero scene. Reports say Diaz may accept Huerta as provisional president, while northern officers voice ill will and volunteers threaten trouble as Emilio Vasquez Gomez advances his claim.
An explosion at a country house under construction near London damaged the Lloyd George residence at Walton Heath. A bomb planted in a room wrecked most of the interior. black powder and oil-soaked shavings were also found. No injuries reported as the house was unoccupied.
Unsettled conditions prevail with rain expected tonight or Thursday. Cold fronts bring cooler temperatures and a drop in wind chill across San Antonio and surrounding areas.
Observations show Saint Louis 62 partly cloudy with southeast wind 12 and possible rain tonight. Chicago 46 cloudy with southwest wind 32 and rain. Milwaukee 40 cloudy with south wind 8 and likely rain. Saint Paul 34 cloudy with north wind 18 and snow. Kansas City 46 cloudy with northwest wind 12 and rain. New York 24 cloudy with north wind 6 and warmer with rain. Boston 18 clear with northwest wind 10 and possibly rain Thursday. Washington 30 clear with south wind 4 and probable rain Thursday.
The San Antonio Light carries the AP Leased Wire Day report as its core daily general news service. It confirms the AP as the world’s largest and most reliable news source, complemented by The Light’s own extensive special coverage.
A San Antonio citizen delegation led by Chamber of Commerce President Graebner and including Fred Cook Fred Johnson and Julius Holmgreen met with Senator Real in Austin on February 1. They expressed support for an employers' liability law but urged framing to curb damage suit lawyers and ensure most damages go to plaintiffs.
Chester H. Terrell, speaker of the House, departed for Austin this afternoon to coordinate telegram notices to members about a possible reconvening on Monday. He will consult medical experts tomorrow to determine if a meeting can proceed as planned.
The body of W. Wyles, who registered at the St James hotel last night, was found this afternoon at 2 45 in his room. An empty bottle once holding ecarbolic acid lay beside him. Death occurred several hours earlier. Coroner Ben Fisk is leading the investigation.
B. E. Thompson, president of the Pan American Railway Company and predecessor of Henry Lane Wilson as ambassador to Mexico, arrived in San Antonio and witnessed several battle scenes in Mexico City. He spent nearly a week reaching San Antonio.
Senator Real returned from his home in Austin to inspect the Southwestern Insane Asylum as chairman of the senate inspection committee. He found the institution in excellent shape but noted cracked buildings needing repair. The committee will draft its report once all members arrive.
The Senate approved a bill authorizing payment of 71,000 dollars to El Paso and Douglas, Arizona residents injured by cross border gunfire from Mexican revolutionists in 1911. The House has not yet acted on the measure.
J P Morgan, reported from Cairo, went out driving today as he recovers from indigestion. His granddaughter has left Egypt for Rome.
John P Sneed testified he prepared to be killed after learning of his wife Mrs Sneed s relationship with Al Boyce and hunted across two countries to Amarillo where he killed Boyce on September 14 1912 The tale includes Canada pursuit Fort Worth and San Antonio stops and emotional jury reactions.
DeLloyd Thompson wowed thousands with aerial stunts during a 4000 foot city flight around 2 pm. Earlier, he spent yesterday afternoon joy riding in a bi-plane, rising to high altitude and remaining aloft until near dark.
When in urgent need of help telephone your want ad at once. No extra charge for this service. The best help is easily secured through Licut want ads. Old phone Crockett 1742. New phone 176.
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