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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1912
Page
2
President details a drawn out battle over Frank Andrew’s resignation from the Treasury. He recounts multiple requests for resignation, delays, and alleged attempts by Andrew to influence senators and officials while claiming improper treatment.
The speaker claims Andrew said his Chicago trip aimed at political networking rather than monetary legislation. He notes Andrew gave one reason only, to pursue politics, viewing the convention as a chance to build political contacts.
Two Dallas youths, Archie Brown and Tsala Armstrong, both 16, had arms amputated after a Fourth of July fireworks accident at Fairpark. Brown suffered a fractured left shoulder while Armstrong broke his left elbow as a fragment of old mortar lining was hurled during discharge. several others were only slightly hurt.
Reports from eastern Texas recount three dead and six injured after Fourth of July observances. Drownings occur in Orange with Lucille Dullahan Robert Smaihall and Howard Hurt. Beaumont aviator Robert Dekor injured after 60 foot plunge. Wrecks near Houston hospitalizes Oliver Willem Frank Cook and H R Randolph under arrest. Minor injuries occur at Sylvan Beach from trucks colliding with a miniature railway.
Keystone party convenes in Philadelphia to name a state ticket and discuss fusion with Democrats. One faction favors entering the national campaign with Roosevelt electors and delaying state action until Chicago. The Flinn wing pushes for a complete separation of local and state politics from the national campaign.
Bears dominated the wheat and corn pits on the UK exchange with prices tumbling to session lows. Traders cited improved US and European crop prospects as the main driver of selling and collapsed quota controls amid a demoralized close.
Democratic national committee members from Baltimore to Sea Girt seek a seasoned campaign manager. Norman Mack resists reelection as chair. Chicago chosen for the 1912 convention to accommodate proxies. Governor Wilson plans to meet the full committee in Chicago on July 15 and expects strong GOP cross support.
Democratic Leader Oscar W Underwood receives a telegram from Governor Wilson expressing pleasure at the congratulatory message and praising leadership in Congress The note also salutes Speaker Clark and offers support for Wilsons election signaling cordial party cooperation An accompanying Wilson message to Clark promises personal regard and readiness to work together for the party aims
Home folks greeted W. J. Bryan at the Lincoln station as his train arrived on July 5. A brass band led a parade through the business district to a local hotel where Bryan spoke from a car seated by Mrs. Bryan amid cheers for both.
In Hillsboro Texas three men were badly hurt when a switch engine backed into a ballast car in the railroad yards last night. Foreman Eugene Kennedy required amputation of his left leg, while Bert Smith and W E Wolfe, both switchmen, were crushed and bruised in the incident.
The Wolff and Marx store will close at 1 p m on Saturdays and invites shoppers to visit in the morning for the breakfast sale after their regular hours. The notice emphasizes early Saturday hours and a special morning sale event.
Four well known Vasquistas led by General de la Fuente and Ricardo Gomez Robelo arrived in San Antonio from El Paso, staying with Emilio Vasquez Gomez or at the Victoria hotel. They were linked to the Plan of Tacubaya and the Orozco revolt allegations, with possible extradition efforts by the Mexican government.
Stockholm sets a high standard for Olympic hospitality and facilities for future games. Luxurious European stadiums, prep work after football, and venues for gymnastic displays, pole vaulting, wrestling, and jumping trenches mark the lead up to the opening ceremonies. King, Crown Prince Gustave Adolphe, and the Swedish Olympic Committee will witness the march of athletes and a sermon followed by a hymn. The weather is hot and favorable for American competitors.
Obituaries list Horace F French 62 of San Antonio died suddenly at his daughter's home 923 Howard street. Survived by widow and daughter Mrs Walter H Whisenant, brother C C French Fort Worth, sisters Mrs L E Richinard Houston and Miss R C French Philadelphia. Funeral at 4 pm from 923 Howard St. Interment Cemetery No 1. Also Avel Rubio 79 died at home 130 Kerr St after long illness. Funeral at 6 pm with services at San Fernando cathedral. Interment San Fernando cemetery. Angelita Sanchez 22 died at 6 10 pm at 234 Yado St. Body held for sister in Mexico. Funeral 3 30 pm Saturday at late home and San Fernando cathedral. Interment San Fernando cemetery. John H Lowery 46 died suddenly in his apartments 136 12 Dolorosa St. Taken to Smiley Texas for burial. Survived by two brothers in Kerrville.
Leopold Tejliers of Helgoland origin, naturalized American, received four years in a penitentiary and six years civil rights loss for espionage. A farm hand aged 32, he lived in the U S from 1902 to 1909 including New Orleans where he married Mathilda Dittmar who has since died. He was said to seek secret Helgoland defenses plans for Britain. Olga Klingiso is charged as an accessory.
The article describes rebel forces dynamiting tracks and walls along curves, destroying bridges and telegraph lines as evacuating rebels leave. General Huerta arrives with a repair gang of 1000 men and vows to restore the road in three days.
El Paso July 6. Rebels retreating from Chihuahua cut the railroad behind them delaying federals. Rebels say their army will move to Sonora and Juarez may be abandoned peacefully, easing border tensions and shifting smuggling routes toward California.
Adjutant General Hutchings said he had not heard from Governor Col quitt about militia orders for border movement. A telegram said Orozco was not at Sauz and headed for Juarez. Practically all ranger forces are now stationed at El Paso.
Rebels under General Salazar advance in Casas Grandes Mexico looting stores and seizing cattle. C E Pollingsworth jailed after refusing rebels supplies, Mormon colonists pressed for horses and provisions as fear grows of a wider takeover.
Report from Chihuahua Mexico notes federal vanguard five miles south and 500 rebel rear guard near the outskirts ready to move north. Bridges burned, telegraph lines restored but unstable, rebels to sever contact once federals enter. General Orozco orders rear guard not to resist, to ride away when sighted. Twelve telegraph operators remain neutral.
Col. E Z Steever directing the Department of Texas from El Paso advised Fort Sam Houston that if Juarez developments occur more troops could be needed for border services. In response Troops I K L and M of the Third Cavalry have been placed in readiness and can move on short notice. Southern Pacific holds sufficient rolling stock to accommodate the movement.
Rebels end operation of the Mexican Central railway to Chihuahua and will not resume service. The line, run since Juarez fell, may revert to the government as federal troops near Juarez. Rebels do not plan further troop trains reaching Juarez this afternoon.
Reports say rebels may seize the Mexico Northwestern road through Casas Grandes, owned by British interests, while today they seized 400 head of cattle in Juarez belonging to Pittman Cattle Company of El Paso.
Two meetings set for July 11 focus on highway improvements in Southwest Texas. In Dilley, San Antonio Laredo Highway League members will push a road to the Rio Grande, while Sutherland Springs hosts a coastwise session toward Port O'Connor and Corpus Christi. Wilson county may vote bonds to advance the coastal project. notable attendees include J. W. Warren and Martin J. Arnold.
Galveston Tex July 6 Quiet surface conditions prevail in the marine firemen and seamen strike. Mallory line and Morgan line vessels left with new crews replacing strikers on schedule. Tribune wireless notes ships from New York are delaying due to inexperienced crews hindering speed.
The body of Candelario Surio a 25 year old Mexican resident of Corpus Christi was found on Frisco railway tracks early today. Investigators say marks indicate murder and the body was placed on the tracks to destroy evidence. The discovery was made by train No 3 crew and an inquest is set for Saturday.
Lima July 5 dispatches report a cyclone destroying the Tacna Arica railroad in Chile. Several people are injured according to received reports. Grand opera in Yiddish in London’s East End is noted as a new operatic experiment.
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