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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1912
Page
2
Rebels blow up UDP transport as federal forces mass for an assault. Government artillery to open fire while cavalry flanks advance. A 400 strong federal cavalry tried to breach Bachimba at night but withdrew before Col Felix Tees's force. Federals push toward Horcasitas behind Bachimba.
Luis Terrazas Jr., heir to Gen Luis Terrazas, agreed to join rebel forces under Orozco at Bachimba. Orozco telegraphed to send him armed and mounted to the front where government troops under Huerta confront them. A committee led by Otto Kuck and Calvert Scobell left for Bachimba to urge release of Terrazas Jr. through ransom or conference.
A devastating windstorm wrecked Winnipeg causing widespread damage across the north side. Many homes and the Royal Bank branch were ruined while 75 telephone operators escaped injury. Initial reports feared dozens killed though later counts showed none fatally hurt. Relief efforts proceed with two temporary hospitals and a $25,000 provincial aid pledge.
Federal scouts report 200 rebels moving from Casas Grandes into Sonora. One hundred fifty federals under General Garibaldi head to Bavispe to block them. General Sanjines with Garibaldi and Blanco await artillery from the west coast.
Vicente Jaramillo a Mexican laborer of Floresville was killed by a south bound 8 A. P. freight train here Saturday night according to local report.
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced a decision in the flouricity case reducing freight charges on shipments from certain cities to destinations, directing lower rates for goods moving through major hubs.
Colquitt will speak in Royse City on July 6 instead of Rockwall, a date change announced at Ithips Colquiti headquarters in Austin. The notice confirms the updated schedule and location for the event.
At the Baltimore convention, New York delegates press their case amid clashes over Bryan's influence and the delegation's role. Stanchfield defends New York's voting record, cites Bryan era history, and rejects claims of puppetry or plutocracy. He argues the New York vote is pivotal for any nominee and rebuts Nebraska criticisms.
The report shows Clark extending his delegate lead amid roll calls and unit-rule voting as Indiana Iowa Vermont and Wyoming shift to Wilson at various ballots. Clinton era delegates like Dix Parker Murphy supported Clark while O'Gorman backed Wilson as party dynamics shift toward a Clark nomination.
Louisville dispatch cites Genevieve Clark 17 daughter of the speaker of the house as a keen observer of the Bryan Clark dispute. After a Clark leaders conference she told Governor McCreary she would rather see defeat than bow to Bryan, whom she blamed for raising a black flag.
Clark advisory and executive committees and Clark state delegates met in Baltimore to pledge support for the speaker through the nomination contest. They were urged to stay firm until Clark’s nomination is acclaimed. Bryan made no new statement.
The Georgia senate tabled a resolution to have state delegates vote for Woodrow Wilson as second choice in the presidential balloting. The measure was introduced Saturday afternoon as the house approved a Bryan resolution condemning alleged influence of party interests in council discussions.
The House adopted a resolution expressing full confidence in Speaker Champ Clark in response to attacks at the Baltimore convention. The measure, offered by Rep Austin of Tennessee, passed unanimously with both Republicans and Democrats applauding.
Sea Girt New Jersey July 1 Governor Wilson exclaimed That’s the stuff as he learned in the afternoon he had passed Speaker Clark on the thirtieth ballot, marking a pivotal moment in the house leadership race.
A resolution was introduced in the Louisiana legislature requesting the state’s delegation at the Baltimore convention cast all twenty votes for Woodrow Wilson. The measure proclaims Wilson the leading progressive candidate before the convention.
Washington July 1 Both the house and senate agreed to a resolution extending current appropriations through July to avert a government shutdown. The measure now goes to the president for signature as Congress battles unpassed big appropriation bills. Speaker Clark remained missing as Alexander of Mississippi was chosen speaker pro tem to sign the resolution.
California publican Works seeks a resolution on campaign expenditures and a tainted presidential nomination process. The measure accuses officials of improper payments to new writers and delegates, linking to Taft and Roosevelt eras and urging investigations as senators debate party purity.
Division officials of Western Union Telegraph meet in Texas to discuss service improvements and rate changes. J C Smith from Dallas notes significance of the periodic meeting and company planning for the upcoming conference in Antonio.
In Galveston Texas the seamen and firemen strike continues affecting coastwise steamship and Morgan Line sailings. Officials say no trouble securing replacements, but delays persist as new crews join. The El Norte and Berwind line ships arrived with crews unsettled about pay and working conditions.
Nicholas Rehkops, 65, of Sap, died Saturday at Rosa Hospital after a Thursday railroad accident. The German native, injured when cut off at the Sap rail line, was pronounced dead following treatment. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Shelley-Loring Co. Relatives in Laredo were notified.
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