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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1912
Page
1
General Orozco reached Chihuahua at 11 this morning but only a small part of his army halted. The rest of the troop trains passed through without stopping, denying soldiers a chance to debark.
Corning New York July 4 a Lackawanna passenger train No 9 en route to Buffalo was struck in the rear by an express train killing at least 34 people and injuring about 50 including many children identification of victims proceeds slowly with several bodies unidentified at local undertakers.
In Las Vegas New Mexico on July 4 Flynn lasted nine rounds against a black challenger before being overwhelmed and knocked out. The fight became one sided early as Flynn showed signs of weakness while the opponent delivered a ferocious attack throughout the bout.
Dallas July 4 Associated Press reports Battery A Field Artillery, fresh from El Paso, ready to move to the border. Capt Logan says Governor Colquitt intends to place a battery on the El Paso side to shell Mexicans if fire crosses the border. El Paso mayor claims 500 men prepared to invade Juarez if Rio Grande shots occur.
At Mapula Mexico July 4 the Orozco army withdrew 25 miles north to Mapula after a severe battle near Bachimba. They blame ammo shortages, plan further marching to Casas Grandes and Sonora, and vow to disrupt rail links around Chihuahua city. Huerta nicknamed king of Chihuahua by rebels.
Federal forces under Huerta resumed the advance from Bachimba Mexico after rebels abandoned the mountain pass. Civilians and troops reported the rebels had withdrawn, destroying the railroad north of the canyon as Huerta pushed toward Chihuahua city with renewed enthusiasm and a march northward.
Juarez braces for incoming rebel army expected to reach the city early tomorrow amid state archives from Chihuahua relocated to Juarez. El Paso fears trouble if the rebels stay, though at present no action is reported.
William Adams, an American, was shot dead at his doorstep in Colonia Diaz, a Mormon colony 75 miles south of Juarez. Co. P. Brown reports to Senator Smoot that conditions are unsettled and Americans lack protection as natives and rebels clash.
El Paso July 4 report says nine Mormon colonists have been killed by rebels south of Juarez since the revolution began. William Adams, whose wife had just died, was shot on his front porch. Rebels seek another American, E G Taylor, and loot plagues the colonies as stores are looted.
Ad Wolgast predicts a short bout with Joe Rivers in Los Angeles foreshadowing a decisive result. He claims the Mexican challenger believes the operation weakened him and asserts the match will not go twelve rounds. Odds were 10 to 6 as fans gathered, promoter Tom McCarey reported strong advance sales and large attendance.
Advertisement promotes Light Want Ads with a boxing metaphor and claims a punchy delivery. It invites readers to begin ads on Saturday or Sunday for a ten day run, including two Sundays, at a rate of one half cent per word per insertion with billing by mail.
Eight year old Carlittel Littelsdorf son of Mr and Mrs Christian Littelsdorf of 107 Rogers street Was dragged to death by a frightened cow on New Braunfels avenue The boy had tied the rope around his neck and was leading the animal when it bolted Witnesses tried to help Justice Umscheid led the inquest The funeral is at 5 pm at the family home with burial in the old Lutheran cemetery
The pleasure steamer Mattie Couch, operating between Memphis and the Arkansas side, turned over in midstream while outbound with many holiday seekers. No one was drowned, though several passengers faced frightening moments before rescue.
In Pittsburg Roi B CeO EE yd le Avtagu ee eee ve en eC re ee 11.120 Batteries: Taylor Keefe and Clark Camnitz and Simon. Brooklyn versus 1016 output shows Yingling Ragan and Miller Mathewson Tesreau Crandall Meyers Wilson in a box score style summary.
The text lists players Moore Seaton and Doo in Donnelly and Raridon as batteries. The fragment suggests a lineup for a forthcoming game with Moldoir referenced among the names.
William Jennings Bryan arrived in Chicago on July 4 and announced he would not meet visitors until late afternoon. He planned to depart for Lincoln at 5 p m, after his short stop in the city.
The statement from any source that the Associated Press leased wire reaching San Antonio is carried in whole or in part by any newspaper other than the San Antonio Light is unfounded and without basis in fact.
The ring action tracks a bout with Johnson pressing Flynn through rounds one to seven. Johnson counters with rapid rights and lefts, jaw and nose blood show, Flynn absorbs punishment, crowd roars as Johnson controls pace and heightens the edge.
Jim Flynn and Jack Johnson entered the ring near 2 PM mountain time for the world heavyweight title bout. Referee Ed Smith ordered action as 15000 spectators filled the arena Promoter Curley prepared for the fight. Johnson entered first, Flynn followed, with a notable women‑packed ringside and a Paris‑cabled challenge from Joe Jeanette offering $20,000.
Ty Cobb of Augusta Georgia led Detroit in a subdued win over St Louis in Detroit. Cobb collected three hits in three at bats and stole three bases but only one home run while three runs he scored accounted for a third of Detroit total and matched St Louis total.
The National Democratic Committee met in Seagirt New Jersey and decided to travel to Chicago for talks with Governor Wilson on July 1 to select a chairman and other posts.
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