Rain General Over State Buoys Farmers and Cattlemen
Rain swept Texas with about two inches measured in San Antonio at 2 30 pm easing drought fears. The storm’s general reach boosts pasture and crop prospects in the southwest while forecasts call for more wet weather. Cattlemen anticipate early shipments as cattle fatten on the range. farmers in the lower Rio Grande valley praised planning for the rain.
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San Antonio
Weather Bureau
Texas
Rio Grande
Rio Grande Valley
Mexico
British Columbia
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
United States
Weather outlook for San Antonio area predicts unsettled skies
For San Antonio and vicinity, the forecast says unsettled tonight and Saturday with rain possible and warmer temperatures tonight.
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San Antonio
Weather observations across major cities with weekend forecast
Morning report lists temperatures from St Louis to Washington with wind directions and speeds. Forecasts predict snow or rain for many locales and a mix of clear or fair conditions on Saturday. Lowest temperatures in the last 24 hours noted for each city.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Statement on AP wire carried by San Antonio Light only
A reader note declares that no San Antonio newspaper other than the San Antonio Light carries the Associated Press leased wire in whole or in part. The claim is stated as unequivocal and without basis in the source text.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Ayer audit confirms San Antonio Light circulation gains
The Light published May 1911 to January 1912 net circulation figures after an exhaustive Ayer & Son audit. The nine month results show upward trends, with daily afternoon and Sunday editions averaging 18 631 and 48 868 respectively in January 1912, and 97.34 percent cash paid circulation.
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The
Light
N. W. Ayer & Son
Philadelphia
Ayer
Europe
San Antonio
the Light
Ice Aeeke
Sunday Light
Eight Miners Die In Oklahoma Mine Disaster
At Lehigh Oklahoma eight bodies were recovered from Western Coal and Mining Company No 5 mine after a fire trapped 15 to 20 miners. One man is missing and feared dead. About 200 workers were underground when the fire started as bystanders gathered from nearby towns.
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Western Coal and Mining Company
Lehigh
Associated Press
Mcalester
Okla
Death watch set on J. B. Compton in Texas
Laredo Texas February 23 special to the light says the death watch is set on J B Compton the convicted murderer of G J Levytansky who is to be hanged March 1. He has shown sullen indifference since conviction and has had no visitors for two weeks.
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G. J. Levytansky
Laredo
Tex
J. B. Compton
Lieut Fields to be tried in San Antonio on border incident
Lt. Ben W. Fields who led a small American detachment into Mexican Juarez will face a court martial in San Antonio for disobedience of orders. The War Department initially considered condoning the error but now seeks an exemplary punishment to deter officers.
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Washington, D. C
Ben W. Fields
Mexico
Juarez
San Antonio
Fields
War Department
International Bridge
Knox begins trip to Central America and beyond
Secretary of State Knox sailed from Key West aboard the Washington on a political mission to Central American capitals, Caracas, possibly Cartagena, and West Indies ports. He received a 19 gun salute, an honor usually reserved for cabinet departures, signaling high-level support from Taft and the State Department. The Washington proceeds to Port Antonio, Jamaica.
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Associated Press
Key West
Fla
Knox
Washington
Central America
Caracas
Venezuela
Cartagena
Colombia
West Indies
Taft
State Department
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Mystery Poisoning Kills Eight In Brooklyn Nursery
Eight children died and four others ill at a Brooklyn nursery and infants hospital since Sunday. Autopsy points to an irritant poison likely oxalic acid mixed with lime water and milk. All affected were in one ward. coroner suspects deliberate poisoning possibly by a hospital attendant.
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Associated Press
New York
Brooklyn
Wuest
Rebels Repulsed Near Cape Haitien Amid Rising Dominican Revolt
Feb 23 reports say revolutionaries attacking Monte Christi were repulsed with wounded left on the field. Casualties on both sides not stated. Communications to Monte Christi and other island points have been suspended for days. The Santo Domingo revolt spreads along the frontier as government troops lose 40 men killed in a February 20 fight.
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Associated Press
Cape Haitien
Monte Christi
Santo Domingan
Santo Domigan
Katy and Sap plan new Yoakum Bend terminal facilities
Katy and Sap railroad firms push toward building freight sheds at Yoakum Bend with space for sidings and a passenger station. Surveys and layout work proceed in St Louis and Dallas offices, with construction planned to start by April 1. A single crossing will connect Katy and Sap tracks near the first mission.
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Katy
Sap
Yoakum’s Bend
St. Louis
Dallas
First Mission
The
San Antonio
ACRONAUT AWAITING FAVOURABLE WEATHER DELAY
William F. Assman of St. Louis delays departure from San Antonio for at least 36 hours after discovering a rent in the balloon and awaiting better weather. Sofia aims for a world aerial record but repairs and unsettled conditions push plans back as Major Buell advises on air currents. Forecasts warn of unsettled weather with possible rain and warming currents.
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William F. Assman
St. Louis
San Antonio
Sofia
Assman
Allen Buell
Weather Bureau
Yuan Shikai to visit Nanking in reply to assembly request
Feb 23 dispatch reports Yuan Shikai agreed to travel to Nanking, the republican capital, at the Chinese republican assembly’s request, per a cablegram to Sun Yat Sen’s private secretary via the Chinese Free Press.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Yuan Shi Kai
Nanking
Chinese Republican Assembly
Chinese Free Press
Sun Yat Sen
Beal Sneed Trial Nears Jury Deliberation in Fort Worth
Beal Sneed faces a two week courtroom clash in Fort Worth as prosecutor Cummings paints him as a murderer while defense counsel Cone Johnson argues for his integrity. The crowded courtroom hears hours of testimony over Thursday and Friday with jury to hear closing remarks Saturday afternoon by Senator Hanger for the state and County Attorney Baskin for the defense.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Beal Sneed
Cummings
Christ
Texas
Cone Johnson
Sneed
Hanger
Baskin
Johnson
Lyon Says He Is In The Ring For Roosevelt
Cecil Lyon Texas Republican state chairman and national committeeman confirms no Taft nomination plan and notes he would support former President Roosevelt if he enters the race. He says Roosevelt is not an avowed candidate yet.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Cecil Lyon
Texas
H. F. MacGregor
Taft
Roosevelt
Taxes at Issue in Oklahoma Indian Lands Case
Two million dollars in taxes are involved in Oklahoma cases heard by the Federal Supreme Court. The state seeks to collect taxes on lands allotted to Creek Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians. A second case questions state authority to regulate natural gas piping from Oklahoma. Decisions unlikely soon.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Oklahoma
Federal Supreme Court
Texas Births Double Deaths in 1911 Report
The State Register of Vital Statistics Babcock report shows 58,429 births and 28,014 deaths in Texas for 1911. It also records 266 personal crisis reports and 323 murders in the year.
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Texas
Austin
Tex
State Register of Vital Statistics
Babcock
Orozco With Revolutionists Is Report
Large forces of Mexican rebels move on Juarez with 1400 men led by Pascual Orozco, former Madero commander. Col. Steever confirms rebel activity from El Paso as officials warn of ominous developments in northern Mexico. Velardena and Asarco residents flee while rail and wire service to Chihuahua is cut, and Juarez citizens evacuate. Orozco to lead march after March 1 and reportedly again seeks Madero’s resignation.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Juarez
Pascual Orozco
Madero
Steever
el Paso
State
War Departments
Mexico
Casas Grandes
Chavatito
Chihuahua
Vasquistas
Orozco
Vasquez Gomez says Vasquistas may attack Juarez with no United States clash
Emilio Vasquez Gomez professes ignorance of Vasquista aims and Orozco's status amid reports he will quit and lead a Chihuahua offensive. He claims El Paso civilians need not fear a Juarez bombardment and says he has heard nothing from the field or Orozco.
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Juarez
Chihuahua
Pascual Orozco
Madero
Emilio Vasquez Gomez
Mexico
el Paso
United States
Orozco
Vasquez Gomez
Staunch Maderista
Trevino and Orozco emerged in Mexican leadership rumors
Advices from Mexico transmitted via Eagle Pass to the Texas department Thursday night said Gen Geronimo Trevino would accept the provisional presidency and Pascual Orozco would lead the army if he did. A telegram from Col E Z Steever at El Paso stated it was rumored Orozco planned to resign from the Madero army on March 1.
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Mexico
Eagle Pass
Department of Texas
Geronimo Trevino
Pascual Orozco
Trevino
E. Z. Steever
el Paso
Orozco
Madero Army
Miss Wilson Marooned at Madera Chihuahua
Nel lie Wilson daughter of Governor Woodrow Wilson and her friend Kitner are marooned at Madera Chihuahua Mexico after visiting P A Hutchins lumber camp. Rebels block rail service to Juarez while Governor Wilson presses for safe passage to the border amid local unrest. Citizens celebrate rebel leader Antonio Rojas and burn a large portion of the Mexican quarter.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Nellie Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Kitner
Madera
Chihuahua
Mex
P. A. Hutchins
Wilson
Juarez
Antonio Rojas
Unsettled Mexican Situation Prompts Texas Guard Readiness
Unusual activity fills the adjutant general's department as Mexican border tensions rise. Adjutant General Henry Hutchings ordered Col. E. E. Walker to return to Austin from Fort Worth where he attended a rifle shoot. Preparations for an emergency are underway.
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Austin
Tex
Adjutant General’s Department
el Paso
Juarez
Henry Hutchings
E. E. Walker
Guard
Fort Worth
Walker
Department
Federal victories reported as combats continue in Mexico
Reports from Mexico City recount federals winning multiple engagements over rebels in the last forty eight hours. At La Garita fifty federals routed rebels with four killed and twenty horses and dynamite seized, Colonia Porfirid Diaz saw seventy Zapatistas defeated with two deaths, Zumpahuacan reported sixteen rebel deaths, and Atotonilco Hidalgo saw Vasquistas enter and liberate prisoners without opposition.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Mex
la Garita
Teziutlan
Puebla
Colonia
Guerrero
Zumpahuacan
State of Mexico
Atotonilco
Hidalgo
Pachuca
May Lose Cotton Crop as Rebel Army Grows
An authoritative Torreon source reports that the Mexican revolution may end in two to three weeks. The Laguna district cotton crop centered on Torreon could be a total loss, risking 25 million dollars to Mexican planters. All field workers have joined the rebels, leaving no one to plant this year’s crop.
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Laguna
Torreon
Government moves to suspend personal guarantees in Mexico
A measure will be presented to suspend personal guarantees throughout the republic. It limits the right to pass the death sentence to commanders of the regular or rural forces of the rank of colonel or higher. The report comes from Mexico City dated February 23.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Mex
Republic
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