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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1912
Page
1
Rebels in Peking and Tien Tsin fire bombs at Manchu officials as factions clash over control. Officials threaten countermeasures while Republican forces push to force surrender and end the unrest.
San Francisco dispatch reports Sun Yat Sen issuing an ultimatum to the Manchu throne set to expire January 29, with the armistice ending and an attack on Peking possible. Cablegram says 100000 rebels march on the capital. imperial general Tun Kee Sui has joined the revolution with 10000 troops at Shao Kan, Hu Peh.
Premier Yuan Shi Kai held an interview at the palace as new talks aimed at breaking an impasse, with reports suggesting plans for an early abdication of the throne are once more under consideration.
Associated Press reports in Peking that General Liang Pi a high Manchu official and former commandant of the imperial guards was wounded perhaps fatally when a bomb was thrown by an unknown man in military uniform. The incident highlights instability amid China’s leadership tensions.
For San Antonio and vicinity. To night and Sunday unsettled, rain to night or Sunday. Not much change in temperature.
At 8 am observations show Saint Louis 30 degrees with east wind and cloudy conditions. Chicago 20 with snow and north wind. Milwaukee 2 below zero and clear. Saint Paul 6 below with northeast wind. Kansas City 30 with cloudy skies. New York 16 with snow and northeast wind. Boston 10 with snow and northwest wind. Washington 20 with rain and northwest wind. Snow Sunday noted in several cities.
A statement denies any assertion that the Gay leased wire of the Associated Press is carried in whole or part by any newspaper other than the San Antonio Light. The claim is dismissed as revenue and baseless, with emphasis on exclusive use by the Light and lack of corroborating evidence.
Frederick Groos aged 84 and founder of F Groos and Company bank died at his residence 318 East Commerce Street after a brief illness He was born September 18 1827 in Strass Ebersbach Germany arrived in Galveston in 1848 and moved through Eagle Pass Tam Count San Antonio and Matamoros He married Gertrudis Rodriguez in 1854 and Anna Siemering in 1874 Surviving are a brother two sisters and eleven children Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
Winnipeg reports the Minitonas gold rush fizzled after mining experts announced ore samples lacked pay to warrant development. Thousands of claim-stakers left for home as 8000 residents faced scarcity and severe cold, while hope for riches dims and the rush ends.
Auditor W Fitzgerald of the railroad commission reports five months of the fiscal year ending November 30 show total operating revenue of 45 359 844 up 1 93 percent from last year with freight revenue 30 630 038 up 1 05 percent and passenger train revenue 13 901 785 up 3 48 percent while operating expenses total 32 216 162 up 2 97 percent leaving income from operation 13 143 182 down 56 percent.
The Khartum cathedral erected as a memorial to General Charles Gordon was consecrated yesterday on the anniversary of his death at the city’s capture by the Mahdists. The ceremony took place at the very spot where Gordon fell.
Thomas O. Murphy, a prominent local attorney and former War County legislator, announced his bid for judge of the Seventy third judicial district, subject to Democratic primaries in July.
On the last lap of a 136 mile walk to see friends in Scranton, Thomas Gillespie of Corning New York, a long distance walker, was run down by a Delaware Lackawanna and Western engine near Case last night. He died shortly after.
Col Henry Watterson asserts he was authorized to raise money for Woodrow Wilson’s campaign and actually raised a considerable sum. He challenges Senator Tillman to review proof, while Wilson denies any authorization and Tillman declines further comment.
George A Franklin real estate dealer and club official died suddenly at his home 2312 Main Ave after a brief illness likely poisoning. He golfed at the Country Club yesterday afternoon and was taken home, where Drs Bloem and Herff failed to save him. He was born in Austin and resided in San Antonio twenty years, with E. B. Chandler Real Estate. Funeral and interment in San Antonio scheduled.
Ex official paroled Lansing January 27 Governor Osborne signed the parole for Frank P. Glazier Chelsea who had been sentenced in 1910 to ten to fifteen years for converting state funds deposited in a bank he controlled The parole board was advised by Judge Wiest and by three physicians who warned Glazier would die without release His wife gathered 20000 signatures in a postal card campaign backing the parole
French steamer Tavignano was torpedoed and shelled near shore by Italian torpedo boats in French waters. Barges unloading the steamer were also shelled. A special dispatch from Ben Gardane, near the Tunis Tripoli frontier, confirms the actions amid rising indignation.
Rome reports that the French passenger steamer Tavignano seized last night by Italian torpedo boats off Biban Tunis was released after a thorough inspection found no contraband or customs receipts. The note says the ship was treated as a suspected unloading vessel but was freed once cleared.
Paris reports a Franco-Italian incident stemming from a seizure. Officials indicate the matter has been resolved, outlining the terms of settlement and the parties involved. Diplomats from France and Italy mediated the discussion to restore normal relations.
French and Italian officials announced a joint settlement after the seizure of the steamers Manouba and Carthage. Thirty Turks from the Red Crescent were removed to Cagliari for transfer to France for identity verification. All legal questions will be referred to The Hague international court.
In Knoxville Tennessee at 1 o clock four commissioners took the oath of office at city hall under the new commission form. Mayor Heiskell had been enjoined from taking office for failure to publish campaign expenses. The morning oath may aim to avoid further injunctions before the formal ceremony planned for 10 a.m.
The democratic primaries in Manila on January 27 yielded an overwhelming victory for the faction backing the Philippine administration. The result signals strong support for ongoing policies and leadership as voting concluded.
Civic organizations rejected the railroad’s bond plan to build from San Antonio to Rockport via Crowther and to the Rio Grande. A $50,000 bond and $10,000 cash deposit were demanded to secure options and construction, while the rail line negotiations ended with no agreement and Mr. Cowper-Thwaite leaving for Mexico City.
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