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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1912
Page
1
Justice Cobbs resigns from the appeals bench to start a private civil practice and form a partnership with his son T D Cobbs Jr. The move comes after his October appointment and is aimed at devoting attention to his law work.
Thomas V. Richeson father of Rev C V W Richeson, condemned for murder of Avis Linnell in Boston, today denied a Boston report that he had deserted his son or would do so.
For San Antonio and vicinity a night fair with a cold wave. Temperatures will drop to 24 to 32 degrees. Friday will be fair with little change in temperature.
Observations at 8 a.m. report temperatures from 4 to 32 degrees with snow or rain in several cities. Expect rain or snow tonight and Thursday in St Louis Chicago and New York. much colder air across the Midwest and Northeast with lowest readings ranging from 2 to 32 degrees.
A statement claiming that the Associated Press leased wire carried into San Antonio by newspapers other than the San Antonio Light is unfounded and without factual basis. The record asserts exclusivity of the Light’s use of the wire.
President Taft is expected to commute the 15 year sentence of Charles W. Morse due to Morse's failing health. Surgeon General Tonn ey's report on Morse's condition was presented to the president, who consulted with J. A. Finch, pardon attorney for the Department of Justice, about the case.
The British steamer Wistow Hall was wrecked on rocks off Aberdeenshire with fifty-three drowned. Fifty crew went down with the ship and five clung to wreckage. only two reached shore as lifeboats failed against massive seas. Most victims were Lascars. The 2139 ton vessel was built in 1890 at Greenock and owned by the Hall line of Liverpool.
Premier Poincare announced he instructed the French ambassador at Rome to request the release of the French steamer Carthage held by an Italian warship at Cagliari for carrying two aeroplanes deemed contraband. France reserves all rights to an indemnity.
United Mine Workers of America convention in Indianapolis votes 515 to 115 to reject endorsing the socialist party and backs a nonpartisan political stance. John P. White re elected president with 104,015.5 votes over Thomas L. Lewis. Frank J. Hayes elected vice president. Edwin Perry re elected secretary treasurer.
Advertisers can hire a personal go-between to contact Light readers at home evenings and Sundays for 75 cents per ten days. A 15 word daily talk for ten days costs 75 cents with three start days. Extra talk is half a cent per word per day. Telephone ads to pay later. phones 176, 176.
The Hey burn sub committee reported no proof of corruption or bribery in the election of Wisconsin senator Isaac Stephenson. The finding, approved unanimously, will go to the senate committee on privileges and elections.
Idaho Senator Heyburn launches a sharp attack on AFL President Gompers calling for withholding a senate communication after McNamara case disclosures. He debates citizen access before withdrawing opposition as the letter simply protests power presses in the bureau of engraving and printing.
An early morning collision south of Atlanta at Jonesboro between the South Atlantic Limited and a freight train left engineer William Clark of Macon and four others dead. Among the dead were three black passengers, two women, and a black porter. White passengers survived with minor injuries.
Kansas City January 18 Attorneys for Henry C Simpson who died here three weeks ago began a search for an Indian maiden believed to be heiress to 160000 from his fortune The estate total 322000 was left to his son Henry as executor It is claimed the elder Simpson married an Indian and the daughter may have returned to the Navajos a river of facts with names and places not fully confirmed
Chattanooga Tenn Jan 18 Congressman Martin W Littleton of New York declares he will not seek re election and will resume his law practice after this term. He addresses a Friday night speech urging Democrats in the east and south to unite behind a presidential candidate and focusing on principles over personalities.
President Taft begins 1912 travel with a New Haven visit for a chamber dinner and Yale corporation meeting then returns via New York. He plans to attend three banquets in New York between 7 p.m. and midnight before his Washington-bound train departs.
St Louis January 18 The Republican city committee meeting tonight is expected to endorse Theodore Roosevelt for president. A statewide movement in his support will spring from the endorsement, according to party authorities.
James R. B. Compton, condemned for the murder of jeweler G. J. Levytansky in Laredo, Texas, spent the day singing and smoking in his cell. He remained indifferent to his fate as his accomplice Lonnie Franks awaits Saturday sentencing.
A new Klondike sourced cold wave threatens San Antonio within 36 hours, likely driving temperatures to freezing or as low as 24 degrees. North Texas records 20 degrees at Amarillo and 32 at Abilene as the cold air moves south. Officials note conditions may be brief and San Antonio has stocked fuel. meanwhile aging residents fear the寒寒.
Major Buell describes how if Earth’s atmosphere matched the planet’s rotation speed there would be no weather as wind would vanish. He adds winter sees more regular changes, while summer brings sluggish air and vertical movements with quiescent conditions and pranks of weather.
Floyd Brown, recently adjudged insane after four years in county jail, was indicted for the murder of Mrs. Bessie Hearne, owner of a Houston rooming house, and was transferred to the San Antonio asylum last night.
Washington January 18 Associated Press reports Secretary of War Stimson expressed doubt the United States would need to intervene in Cuba. President Taft and the White House reportedly share cautious optimism as events unfold and Cuba’s fate hangs on developments.
The Havana briefing notes a conference at the palace with Press Gomez and Cuban factions including veterans. It reports optimism for unity and aims to revoke civil service law amendments to quell veteran agitation and deter American intervention. Contingent on further peace details and congress action.
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