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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
2
The suffragette movement accelerates activity at headquarters as units plan a mass meeting in a downtown theater led by Mrs. Arthur M. Dodge. The rally will protest the grant of the ballot and features the arrival of General Jones and her hikers to energize supporters.
Congress opened a formal inquiry into woman suffrage led by Rep Hobson to decide if equal voting rights should be decided by constitutional amendment or state action. Porter Tribble and others join the effort with hearings expected before the next Congress ends.
In Chicago a crowd of over forty suffragists rehearsed marching movements as part of a downtown drill program. Helen a Bingham directed the group singing Equality and college women from Illinois Missouri Iowa participated in the session. A Washington update notes the house faces a decision on a related measure.
A House subcommittee led by Rep Hobson of Alabama, with Porter of Pennsylvania and Tribble of Georgia, will examine whether to propose a constitutional amendment for woman suffrage or leave the matter to states. Enthusiasm runs high at National Woman's Suffrage headquarters as Hobson is named chair, though no report is expected this session.
San Antonio photographer J. O Niel Taylor shot motion pictures of the latest battle in Mexico City. The 600 foot reels were consigned to Jack Burke to develop and distribute to exhibitors. He notes government order briefly exposed 200 feet to sun before recovery of the full 600 feet for shipment.
In official circles in London there is a belief that peace in the Balkans is near. Tewfik Pasha and Hakki Pasha of the Ottoman government met the foreign office after discussing terms. Turkey offers to end hostilities by ceding Adrianople to Bulgaria and drawing a frontier from Midia to Enos, with Bulgaria likely to accept.
A board meeting at 4:30 this afternoon will appoint committees to raise $70,000 for the International Fair Association property sale set for March 4. Only four days remain to secure the funds, with 30 to 35 men expected to participate in the fundraising push.
City Attorney Ryan files an injunction against the International and Great Northern Railroad roundhouse on West Commerce Street over smoke nuisance concerns. A hearing is set for March 8 in Forty fifth District Court with the company’s Houston lawyers expected to contest. Planning a new roundhouse may prompt abatement steps if a nuisance exists.
At a dinner tonight in the Gunter Hotel the Chamber of Commerce membership committee will plan an active drive to recruit new members. The goal is to add 1000 members with no fixed end date and a wider turnout from commercial figures.
Following a Wednesday night hail storm in San Antonio, glass shops face shortages as orders go unfilled and glaziers work overtime to replace thousands of shattered panes. No price increases yet. streets and homes await repair for weeks.
Government seeks cooperation from rebel elements while preserving state rights and avoiding international entanglements. In Torreon General Tracy Aubert leads a column with General Trevino at Monterey as Coahuila's situation worsens and two rural leaders Hidalgo and Figueroa face fate. Yucatan sees Governor Camera Valles replaced by Arcadio Escobar and Senora Suarez’s family fund drives underway in Mexico City. A Huerta peace mission plans El Paso talks with Vasquez Gomez faction. U S Justice Department coordinates nonarrest of indicted delegates en route.
Washington dispatch from Ambassador Wilson confirms Emilio Madero, brother of the former Mexican president, was shot while leading a rebel force in northern states. The death toll in the Madero family now stands at three, with Raoul Madero’s fate still unconfirmed. Conditions in Southern Mexico show signs of improvement as regional governors reportedly submit to Huerta.
Peace delegates for Huerta and the revolutionists met in Nuevo Laredo as talk centered on recognizing Huerta, reopening the port within 48 hours, and potential duty changes. Spokesmen denied finalized terms, stressing justice and impartial governance as essential for lasting peace.
A mass meeting at Camp de Marte protested the deaths of Mexico’s Francisco I Madero Jose Pino Suarez and Gustavo Madero. Crowd marched to the palace shouting Down with Huerta Long Live Mexico with occasional Long live Castro. The widow and sister of Madero were to arrive aboard the gunboat Cuba from Vera Cruz and were housed in a Havana hotel with city-provided transport.
Senator Poindexter failed to secure a Senate call for a Taft statement on measures to protect Americans in Mexico. Senator Cullom urged referral to his foreign relations committee, arguing for the regular process. Poindexter warned the move would doom the resolution. the Senate agreed to Cullom's path. Senator Falk said he would address the Senate on the resolution tomorrow.
Vice President elect Thomas R. Marshall said he would spend his last dollar for an American citizen life but would not spill blood to save a dollar. He blamed lack of a middle class in Mexico for troubles and noted he was not reflecting President-elect Wilson’s views.
Alfonso M. Farrar uncle of Francisco Madero the former Mexican president who was slain seeks future combat training at the Gulfport military academy. He has pursued a three year course under current instructors in Mobile as he shapes a life for battle.
Ranch owners from Boquillas to Presidio and Alpine plan armed resistance to anticipated Mexican bandit raids. Sheriff Walton in Alpine deputizes hundreds of Big Bend men to guard the border while Henry Fletcher of the 02 ranch orders large arms and ammunition for ranch employees.
Four companies of Texas militia departed Brownsville on a six coach special bound for Corpus Christi Houston and Austin. The Brownsville Rifles break camp today as Adjutant General Hutchings closes camp affairs. Border conditions remain quiet.
Federal telegraph work connects to Mexico City through Tampico and San Luis Potosi. Communications in Coahuila remain prostrate and disrupted.
Brussels reports growing fear of war among cabinet members and opposition leaders. Liberal leader Hymans warned Belgium would become the battleground of Europe if hostilities begin, urging non partisan army mobilization and strong national preparation.
Professor Mackensen of the High School delivers a stereopticon illustrated lecture at Gove Hill Methodist Church tonight. The event promises visual aids to accompany the talk.
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