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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1913

Page

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Mrs. Woodrow Wilson Plans a Quiet White House Debut

Mrs. Woodrow Wilson outlines a modest White House debut with no elaborate wardrobes and no fixed social plans. She emphasizes a focus on intellectual work, art, and social issues, with daughters Margaret Jesse Eleanor joining or already engaged in related pursuits and a shift away from fashionable dancing.

New York Woodrow Wilson Land White House Wilsons Mrs. Wilson Princeton Philadelphia Washington Wilson Carzaret Art Academy Iladelphia Eleanor

Wilson Obedient 10 Stand Up in Coach

Princeton N J Feb 22 Governor elect Wilson rode a crowded day coach from Newark to New Brunswick returning to Princeton He gave his seat to a young woman and later to a newspaper correspondent The governor complained the road was badly managed and planned a quiet weekend at home in Princeton

Princeton N. J Wilson Newark New Brunswick Princeon Elizabeth Govnor Rain Newsaper Gvernor Goveror

Weather outlook for Texas and Washington D C

Washington D C February 23 Sunday outlook calls for clear or fair conditions in East Texas and in West Texas Sunday. Monday brings fair skies in East and West Texas with a chance of snow in the Panhandle. Panhandle snow possible Monday in West Texas.

Washington, D. C East Texas West Texas Cal Panhandle

Man Killed at Railroad Crossing by Engine in San Antonio

Emil Menn aged 36 was killed at 9 45 last night when struck by a switch engine of the Galveston Houston and San Antonio railway at Starr street crossing. Coroner Campbell viewed the body and it was identified by his brother. Menn a packer and shipping clerk for M Halfft & Company lived at 324 Delmar street and had resided in San Antonio eight years. Survived by widow, three daughters, father, five brothers and six sisters. Undertaking company holds the body awaiting relatives instructions.

Emil Menn Galveston, Houston Washington County Tex San Antonio Delmar Street Menn Paul Theodore Boerne Edwin Helotes Anton Annie Lena Elia Houston Alvina Lillie Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Company

Interurban Railway Plans Pushed Between San Antonio and Austin

A prospectus for the San Antonio and Austin Interurban Railway Company will be ready early this week. Varies P Brown, a project organizer, says stock will be offered to the public as plans move forward to connect San Antonio with Austin by electric railroad. He notes careful, gradual steps and forthcoming public details to prove the project remains active.

San Antonio

Debate worries him over woman's suffrage plea

Arthur Perrin of Bourne Texas asks for editorials and literature opposing woman suffrage claiming he has the anti suffrage side in a debate set for February 28. The Light opens the question to readers hoping to spark anti suffrage material.

Arthur Perrin Bourne Texas Arthur

New York Society Women Organize Industrial Exposition

New York hosts a women's industrial exposition from February 27 to March 8 at Grand Central Palace to showcase female achievements and boost charitable work. The civil center features a model milk station supervised by Mrs. J Borden Harriman and a tuberculosis prevention sanitarium. Day Nursery Association presents a cardboard facade showing child care from entry to end of day, plus a model playground. The event is led by an executive committee including Mrs. Nelson H. Henry and Mrs. J. Borden Harriman among others.

New York Grand Central Palace J. Borden Harriman Day Nursery Association Nelson H. Henry Arthur M. Dodge Stevens Eleanor Adee J. M. Seeley Winifred Hope Sears Bradley Stoughton W. McClure Peters Rood Elizabeth Tuenell

Taft Defends Intervention Stand At Sherrys Dinner

President Taft, amid cheers from peace advocates, defended his Mexico policy and arbitration approach to the Panama toll plan. He attacked Roosevelt's stance, urged patience, and rejected intervention while outlining Monroe Doctrine aims and peace with South American republics.

New York Taft Sherry International Peace and Arbitration League Mexico Panama Canal Roosevelt United States Senate Great Britain Germany France South America United States Mr. Taft

All-Day Session Sets Charter Discussion With City Panel

Chairman Z N Smith calls an all-day meeting of the charter drafting committee for Wednesday at 9 am in City Hall council chamber. The panel will review the civil service plank and provisions for initiative referendum and recall. Some draft sections hinge on an enabling act before Legislature. The committee aims to finish the charter review that has spanned several weeks.

Z. N. Smith Commission, Government, Charter Council Smith

Rail Board to Consider Texas Lines Baggage Rules

The railroad commission will take up on March 11 an application filed for adoption of general baggage rules and regulations for the Texas lines. The baggage rules revision has been in progress by the railroads and now the commission will consider the matter.

Austin Tex Raiilroad Commission Texas Lines

Day in Congress and House Actions in Brief

Senate debated a labor department bill and discussed a rivers and harbor bill. Mac Veagh denied moving federal funds to New York deposits. Eulogies were given for Senators Rayner and Reps Utter and Wedemeyer. House adjourned after a navy debate. several congress members spoke. A Commerce Court death was noted. A postmaster election bill was introduced. Judiciary reported bills on irrigation crimes and marshal bonds. Deficiency bill of 25 000 dollars eyed for Monday.

Senate Washington Brandegee Department of Labor MacVeagh New York Rayner Utter and Wedemeyer House Padgett Tennessee Foss Illinois Witherspoon Mississippi Bates Pennsylvania Hobson Alabama Commerce Court Stephens Nebraska Judiciary Committee United States

City Federation of Women Elects Officers for Year

The Corpus Christi City Federation of Women elected G R Scott as president and W H Griffin D M Appling as vice presidents along with Sutle recording secretary Bailey corresponding secretary and Jones treasurer. A week long general clean up campaign begins March 3 to oil stagnant pools and eradicate mosquitoes with city council cooperation sought.

Corpus Christi Tex City Federation of Women G. R. Scott W.H. Griffin D. M. Appling 0. M. Suttle W. C. Bailey W.W. Jones

Two Story Fire at West Macon Street Destroys Home

A two story frame dwelling at 614 West Macon Street owned by H E Ellsworth was partially destroyed by fire at 1 am. Occupants Mr Mayer and his sister escaped after jumping from the second story gallery. Mayer overcome by smoke treated by Chief Wright. Loss estimated at 3000 with 4000 to 5000 value, insured. Mayer family recently moved to San Antonio. Mrs Mayer is at Terrell Hot Wells.

West Macon Street H.E. Ellsworth The Waterworks Company H. E. Ellsworth Mayer San Antonio Terrell Hot Wells

University honors Dr T A Taylor with 25th anniversary events

Students at the University of Texas marked the twenty-fifth year of Dr T A Taylor's association with the university. A banquet at the Driskill Hotel hosted by engineers began the celebration, followed by a campus parade and 25 gun salutes. Dr Taylor nicknamed The Old Man rode in a carriage along the route from the campus to Capitol grounds.

University Capitol Grounds

Chemists to Officiate at Washington Baptism Event

Harvey W. Wylie Jr will be christened tomorrow at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church following morning service. Godfathers are chemists John Arn Liegd of Cincinnati and Prof. Joseph Remington of Philadelphia. godmother is Miss Leila N. Peachy of Washington.

Washington, D. C Harvey W. Wylie, Jr St. Margaret's Episcopal Church John Arn Liegd Cincinnati Stringtown On the Pike Joseph Remington Philadelphia Leila N. Peachy

Longtime Texas County Judge J M Rodriguez Dies at 83

LAREDO Texas Feb 22 County Judge J M Rodriguez age 83 died at his home after a weeklong illness He served 36 years and was Texas oldest county judge by tenure Funeral set for tomorrow at 4 o clock.

Laredo Tex J. M. Rodriguez Texas

Quiet Washington's Birthday Observed in San Antonio

San Antonio marked Washington's birthday with banks and most public buildings closed and post office hours unchanged. A new flag flew over the Alamo amid public praise, while many residents traveled to Laredo for the Rio Grande birthday celebration.

Washington San Antonio Alamo Army Post Laredo Rio Grande

Ten in New Cabinet for Wilson After Labor Dept Bill

The House passed the bill creating a Department of Labor with a cabinet head. Senate debate showed little opposition and an agreement was reached to take it up Tuesday for a vote before adjournment. Taft is expected to sign, enabling a new executive department at the start of the new administration. Organized labor has long sought this legislation.

Washington, D. C Wilson House Department of Labor Senate Taft Executive Department Organized Labor

Perkins Urges Business Role in National Affairs at Banquet

George W. Perkins told 500 banquet attendees in Los Angeles that the business world must take a larger hand in the nation’s affairs. He called for a national body of chamber of commerce representatives to address key issues, endorsed the income tax, and warned the public to choose between socialism or strong regulation of big business.

Los Angeles Cal Chamber of Commerce George W. Perkins New York

Trevino to Meet Orozco For Peace Talks

General Trevino left Monterey to confer with insurgent leaders in Laredo on terms for an amicable settlement with provisional president Huerta. Diaz reports Huerta favors a reconstruction convention and a presidential election to secure peace.

20000 Troops United States Army to Galveston Crisis

The first brigade of the first division totaling 4000 men is ordered to Galveston immediately. An additional 5000 troops are at Texas points. The Fourth brigade with the Twenty seventh Infantry from Fort Sheridan is to prepare for trains to Galveston. The first brigade already under orders and 1000 Marines on warships in Mexican waters accompany the force, with 2000 Marines on reserve ships at Guantanamo. Total available force is 20000 to be sent to Galveston before Taft leaves office.

United States Army Galveston Texas Fort Sheridan Mexican Atlantic Fleet Guantanamo Cuba Taft

US Near Mexico Intervention Amid Military Redeployment

The United States moves toward intervention in Mexico with orders to dispatch the Fifth brigade of the Second Army Division to Galveston and to prepare forces to rush to Mexico City. The plan seeks to deter fighting and preserve open communications with Vera Cruz as 11,500 troops and 3,500 marines are mobilized, totaling 35,000 available for Mexico. President-elect Wilson is said to be informed and weighing congress guidance before Washington acts.

Washington, D. C United States Mexico Second Galveston Texas Mexico City Huerta Wilson Diaz Vera Cruz Second Army Steever New York

Fifth Army to Form Complete Unit for Deployment

Major General Carter will select engineers in Chicago. At Fort Leavenworth Kansas D Company signal corps Field Hospital No 3 and Ambulance Company No 3 form part of a complete Fifth Army unit. The Twenty seventh infantry at Fort Sheridan awaits final orders. In days the Second army brigade with the First and Ninth regiments will move to Texas.

Carter Chicago Signal Corps Fort Leavenworth Kans Twentyseventh Infantry Fort Sheridan Secondarry Texas

Provisional President Iss Son as motion to N

Proclamation issued by President V 10 in Mexico City states action on Iss Son as motion to N. The brief dispatch notes continuation on page 2 and column one, reflecting a wartime or political procedural update with limited readable details.

Iss Son Mexico City

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Campbell Here Trairs Mr. Brown Perrin Argus New Yo Colonel Roosevelt Congress Federation Atlantic Charles J. Badger Guantanamo Bay Panama H. FE. Ellsworth Mr. Mayer Honor Taylor Judge Rodriguez Pe«rkins Fifth Brigade Itauty Fort Crook Fort Snelling Minn Seventh Infantry Fort Sil Oklahoma Fort Mead South Dakota Fort Fouinn Russell Wyoming
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