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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1912
Page
1
James B. Compton was condemned to death for the December 22 murder of jeweler G J Levytansky in Laredo. Accomplice Lonnie A Franks received a life term, with no expected appeal. Jury had deliberated sixteen hours before verdict.
The Duke of Connaught governor general of Canada with the Duchess and Princess Patricia will dine with Ambassador Whitelaw Reid and his wife in New York on Tuesday. Their brief visit from Monday to Thursday cannot include a trip to Washington due to time. The visit is described as informal.
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for unsettled conditions tonight and Thursday with rain possible. Colder temperatures are expected Thursday.
Observations across major cities show temperatures ranging from 38 in St Louis and SAS City to 10 in Washington. Winds vary from southwest to northwest, with forecasts calling for rain or snow by Thursday and warmer conditions in several locations.
The statement from San Antonio Light denies any claim that the AP wire leased into San Antonio is carried by any other newspaper in whole or in part. The assertion is described as groundless and without basis.
Alejandro Calderon, condemned to death for the murder of D Morales, is in the county jail seemingly unconcerned as a steel gallows is erected nearby. Jailer Jack Fraser says Calderon doubts a governor commute, while his attorney expects Colquitt to grant a life sentence upon the petition.
Two men, Charles McGlynn and Roy Allen, were arrested after Violet Buehler, a 15 year old heiress, fled from Chicago to New York and made a damaging statement. McGlynn admitted the girl had been in his room and that he kissed her.
London Jan 17 The imperial clan princes met in Tientsin to decide on abdication. The conference at the palace was inconclusive with Empress Dowager weeping over the thrust of abdication. Prince Ching supported abdication while younger princes urged the Empress Dowager to refuse.
Edward J. Dunne former Chicago mayor announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor of Illinois in Chicago on January 17.
Cardinal John Murphy Farley returns from Rome to New York amid the largest ovation for a churchman in US history. A citywide procession, electric cathedral lights, and crowds along Broadway and Fifth Avenue greet him, with a major reception planned at the Hippodrome and a cardinalate ceremony at St Patrick’s Cathedral next Thursday.
Austin begins a general city clean-up crusade with a house to house inspection by the sanitary inspector and staff. Officials warn residents to promptly clean premises or face complaints under the city ordinance.
New York lawyer W B Atwater and his wife, formerly Mrs Thomas C Platt, filed contest applications for the Los Angeles international aviation meet opening January 20. The field grows to forty six with entries from four women and Tom Gunn the Chinese aviator announcing he will fly for the new republic of China. The opening day features an international race with participants from Japan, China, France, Sweden, Russia, Germany and the United States.
In Washington the Hitchcock resolution demanding what law or treaty justifies sending American troops into China sparked a Senate Foreign Relations Committee discussion. A sub-committee will review the matter as Senator Bacon and Hitchcock question executive authority. Some members say the Boxer treaty authorizes recent actions. The House showed little interest in possible Cuban intervention, with Chairman Sulzer optimistic Cubans can handle their own affairs.
In Asuncion the capital, fierce street fighting between followers of President Tiberato Rojas and revolutionaries leaves many dead. Insurgents retain control while government attempts to free President Rojas, held prisoner since Monday, have failed.
Both parties in the house agreed there is little chance of adjournment before August. Democrats prefer Baltimore for the national convention while Republicans will hold theirs in Chicago with Congress in session. This in session status during conventions hasn’t occurred since 1892.
Surgeon General Gorney of the army was called to review army medical findings on Charles W. Morse. Attorney General Wickersham requested the report to the Department of Justice to determine if the president will commute Morse's sentence.
An illness hits the White House with President Taft not fully recovered from a cold. Secretary Hilles is confined to his home and bed, while Assistant Secretary Allen also suffers from the same ailment.
President Taft proposes placing all federal administrative officers under civil service to curb patronage and boost efficiency. He urges continued funding for the economy and efficiency commission, expecting savings of millions annually and improved government operation across departments.
Efforts to settle another large government antitrust case began at the justice department with Charles F. Choate of the United States Shoe Machinery Company holding talks with Attorney General Wickersham on the criminal and civil Sherman law prosecutions.
The United States demands Cuba honor treaty commitments and maintain a republican government. Washington expects enforcement of laws barring military interference in politics and warns of possible intervention if the Cuban government tolerates army raids or undermines civilian rule. The Army plans could mobilize quickly if needed, with transports ready to sail within two days and battleships to position off Cuba, though officials do not expect orders.
Four Bexar county delegates will decide if San Antonio can adopt a Commission government this year. If they oppose, charter efforts are pushed to 1913. if they support, a charter could come before the May 1913 mayor and aldermen election. The drive urges payment of county and city poll taxes before February 1, 1972 to back the cause.
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