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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1912

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Militia Guard Lawrence as Textile Strike Flares

Lawrence Mass January 29 1200 militiamen two regiments on guard martial law near total strike escalation. Rioting yesterday saw streetcars attacked an Italian woman killed a patrolman stabbed. Authorities reinforced troops and dispersed street gatherings while strike leader Ettor denounced outdoor meetings and officials planned mill reopenings.

Associated Press Lawrence Mass Massachusetts Foss Plains Arlington Mills Sweetzer Everett Arlington Pemberton Joseph J. Etter Colonel Sweetzer

King George and Queen Mary Arrive in Gibraltar

King George and Queen Mary land at Gibraltar aboard the Medina returning from India where they were crowned emperor and empress. The ship flies half mast for the Duke of Fife's death in Egypt, and the reception program is curtailed as the royal party mourns.

Associated Press Gibraltar George Mary Medina England India Duke of Fife Egypt

Attorney Cowen Reports Near-Fatal Shot Through Window

Attorney A B Cowen says a 38 caliber pistol fired from outside his dining room window near 214 Leigh Street narrowly missed his head. He investigated but saw no shooter or footprints and notified the sheriff with no clues yet.

A. B. Cowen Leigh Street Mr. Cowen

Mob Storms Jail and Hangs Black Suspect in Georgia

A 500 strong mob stormed the Cordele jail and hanged Albert Hamilton, the alleged assailant of a white girl, to a tree. The body was riddled with bullets as troops ordered to quell the riot failed to arrive in time, and jail doors were breached within forty minutes.

Associated Press Cordele Albert Hamilton

U S Steel Plans Relief for Workers

Attorney Reed told a congressional hearing that relief plans for United States Steel Corporation workers are near completion. A stockholders committee is drafting a plan to address criticism of conditions, following a suggestion by Charles M. Cabot of Boston.

Associated Press Washington Reed United States Steel Corporation Congressional Investigation Charles M. Cabot Boston

San Antonio Area Weather Outlook

For San Antonio and vicinity a tonight and Wednesday fair pattern with frost to near dawn is anticipated. Skies remain clear with light winds and chilly temps, helping frost formation in low-lying areas.

San Antonio

Weather for Tourists Across Major Cities

Observations at 8 a m show St Louis at 22 with NW wind and Wednesday fair. Chicago at 16 clear with W wind and colder Wednesday. Milwaukee at 20 with snow and NW wind. colder Wednesday. Kansas City 12 clear with NW wind. cold Wednesday. St Paul 2 clear and cold with NW wind. New York 30 cloudy with north wind. snow Wednesday. Boston 20 snowing with north wind. snow tonight and Wednesday. Washington 32 cloudy with north wind. rain or snow Wednesday.

ST. Louis Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City ST. Paul New York Boston Washington

Statement on AP wire carriage by newspapers restricted

A reader note asserts that no newspaper except the San Antonio Light carries the Associated Press leased wire wholly or partly. The claim lacks basis and remains unsupported by verifiable evidence.

Associated Press San Antonio Sai. Antonio

Wilson and Harvey Letters Publish Forgiveness Exchange

The New York Evening Post seeks public release of correspondence between Governor Wilson and Colonel Harvey. Wilson apologizes for past remarks and Harvey recalls offering public service. Wilson replies expressing shame for any hurt and gratitude for support while detailing a busy Washington schedule.

Associated Press New York New York Evening Post Wilson Harvey George Harvey Washington

Hired Before Dark Help Wanted Ad Pitches The Lieut

Evening job ads in The Lieut promise better help with competitive rates. Employers urged to advertise in The Lieut to avoid incompetency while employees seek improved positions through repeated insertions at one cent per word or four cents per word for multiple postings.

Green Admits Leap Year May Seal Fate

Col Edward H R Green of Texas remarks on New York women and domestic skills before noting leap year could affect his marriage prospects. He criticizes fashionably minded New York women and says he is human enough to consider fate in a western girl's domestic qualifications.

Associated Press San Francisco Edward H. R. Green Texas Hettie Green New York Fifth Avenue

Trial Hurdles Cleared in Sneed Murder Case

Fort Worth Texas January 30 Judge Swayne overruled jurisdiction and indictment challenges in the murder case of Captain Al G Boyce. Cone Johnson sought access to telegrams between A G Boyce Jr Lena Sneed and relatives after Boyce Jr fled with Mrs Sneed. The court granted the motion.

Associated Press Fort Worth Tex John Beal Sneed al G. Boyce Swayne Seventeenth District Court Monahy Cone Johnson Tyler Western Union Amarillo Dalhart A. G. Boyce Jr Captain Boyce Young Boyce Lena Sneed

Taft in Columbus for four speeches and post office dedication

President Taft arrived in Columbus from Cleveland and will stay until tomorrow afternoon for four speeches and the post office dedication. Officials say he is suffering only from a heavy cold, not pneumonia, and will complete his trip as planned.

Ohio Associated Press Columbus Taft Cleveland Columbus Barracks National Guard Columbus Chamber of Commerce Akron Washington

Misunderstanding Ends Road Plan Talks In San Antonio

Telegram from BE Cowper-Thwaite in Mexico reveals a rift between the civic committee and railroad representatives over the final proposition for the English road through San Antonio. The committee reportedly demanded a $50,000 bond and $10,000 cash for options, while rail officials say satisfactory bank backing would suffice to start bond funding. Members cite nervous tension and differing interpretations as the source of the dispute.

Civic San Antonio BE. Cowper- Thwaite Mexico Russell Cowper-Thwaite

Appellate Judge John Bookout Resigns in Dallas

The governor received a late message from Dallas that Judge John Bookout of the court of civil appeals has resigned. He will appoint Charles A. Rasberry of Dallas to succeed Bookout once the resignation is formalized.

Austin Tex Dallas John Bookout Court of Civil Appeals Bookout Charles A. Rasberry

Moursund Named to Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Seat

Governor Colquitt appoints Anton N. Moursund of Mason County to fill the vacancy created by Judge T D Dobbs resignation effective February 1. Judge Clarence Martin declines the post citing business sacrifices and remains district judge of the Thirty third district.

Austin Tex Martin Clarence Martin Judge Martin Thirty-third District

Democrats Schedule Feb 7 Caucus on Money Trust Probe

Washington January 30 The House Democrats will caucus February 7 to consider a proposed investigation into the money trust. Chairman Henry led the drive for a seven member select committee and secured 25 signatures for the caucus, with opponents pushing to send the measure to the Banking and Currency Committee. The caucus may also address last night’s vote to restore some battleship funding and public buildings appropriations cut earlier.

Associated Press Washington, D.C House Democrats Money Trust Henry Standing Committee On Banking and Currency

San Antonio Finds Buttermilk Served on Sundays

Ike N. Hartsell, chief liquor permit clerk, reports San Antonio complies with liquor laws. He inspected Sunday operations and found no back door service to customers. The clothing man’s claim that buttermilk can be bought on Sundays was noted and the comptroller was pleased with the result.

Associated Pro Austin Tex A .S Ike N. Hartsell Comptroller’s Department San Antonio Hartsell Lane

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