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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1913
Page
2
Juarez war zone edges into El Paso with families fleeing across the border while federal and constitutional forces prepare. Maximo Castillo seeks to defend the border port, plans to resist Villa near the business district, water to Juarez cut off, and exodus continues as authorities brace for further action.
Reported movement from Bustamante presses near Monclova as a Federal force nears. Trains to Sabinas limited to Sabinas while fires destroy thousands of railroad ties and bridge timber along Del Rio branch. No comment from Piedras Negras authorities on current offensive reports.
Mexico City July 5. The permanent commission decided there will be no special session despite Huerta's request. They cited prior acts transferring China indemnity decisions and the new loan disbursement to the president as already authorization. Federal forces claim a 2000 strong victory near Candela mountains east of Monclova with machine gun aided advances and 80 enemy deaths reported. War department notes Candela as key to Monclova, while Ojeda’s Guaymas retreat is deemed a feint. Fighting continues at Agua Bampa five miles from Guaymas.
News from Chihuahua Mexico reports the city encircled by 2500 Constitutionalists. Federales shell the area causing damage near the American Smelting plant. The plant closed, residents evacuated, rail lines seized, mines shut, and ten thousand workers displaced. Americans seek passage to El Paso, with a bounty offered for smuggling.
MATCH FAMINE IN MEXICO reports that an ongoing revolution and cut communications have led to a severe interior famine in Mexico causing hardship. The dispatch from Eagle Pass notes supply disruption and growing distress among families and communities reliant on distant markets.
In Coahuila reports that wax matches in the region have vanished due to supply cuts from Monterey and other factories. American matches are imported but scarce and costly, selling for 34 cents in interior areas. People turn to steel and flint to obtain fire.
From Douglas Arizona on July 5 the Constitutionalist reports a duel between the Tampico gun boat and a Constitutionalist battery led by Charpertier the former dynamite squad leader. The battery used cannons captured from Oje da and was placed on hills behind Guaymas. The outcome was not reported and the Guaymas garrison was cut off from water for four days with street fighting continuing.
Manuel Mondragon former war secretary to President Huerta of Mexico traveled on the Monterey arriving from Mexico and Havana. He is en route to Ghent Belgium as a delegate for the exposition.
Ernesto Madero brother of Mexico's late president sails from New York with his wife and children for Europe to visit relatives in Paris.
A feature of the home grown products show at the Gunter Hotel will be photographs of gardens and fruit trees. Ten pictures will be shot today under the Chamber of Commerce publicity division. Entries of vegetables fruits and flowers must be at the hotel by 11 am Tuesday. Governor Colquitt may attend the luncheon already 80 reservations deep.
An advertisement by A. Collma i, a plumber, promotes economical pavement options titled The Economical Pavements and The Modern Pavements. Contact numbers listed as 397 for phone inquiries.
The body of William Cliff a white man aged 55 was found floating in the bay this morning. He probably fell from a wharf and drowned due to being unable to swim. Cliff had been in Corpus Christi with his wife for several months for the benefit of his wealth coming from Fort Chadbourne Texas.
On July 4 the Ballinger courthouse was entered and an attempt to set the building on fire was made. Fire started in the district courtroom and basement and was discovered by an officer. authorities suspect an insane person.
Miss Lulu Minot, 20, was fatally pierced in the breast by a sky rocket from a heap of fireworks that exploded prematurely. The rocket fire shot over Fox River to an island where she stood about 500 feet away. Thousands watched as the platform atop a bridge girder sent rockets toward the river.
July 5 Chicago reports Fourth of July casualties across major cities. In 1909 Boston and Washington had no deaths with injuries 11 and none respectively while Chicago recorded 8 injuries and Cincinnati 8. New York 8 injuries and Philadelphia 133 injuries.
In Austin on July 5 a discrepancy emerged over Senate joint resolution No. 12 for the initiative and referendum amendment. The state department record shows 84 to 36 in the house, below the two thirds needed, while the House Journal lists 98 to 29, three votes over the threshold, leaving which document governs unresolved.
The San Antonio rock market faces lively competition as several quarries open within 25 miles to cut freight costs. Paul Stone Company lowers its delivered price to 1.04 per ton from 1.10, with Beckman Sap quarries supplying stone widely used in local building.
London July 6 A Methodist chapel in the Welch sea coast town of Pwllheli costing 40000 was destroyed by fire today. An attempt to burn the Baptist tabernacle in the same town followed as authorities suspect suffragettes though no evidence ties them to the blaze.
Governor Colquitt named multiple appointees to state boards across institutions. New six member boards include the Confederate Women's Home and Gatesville Juvenile Training Institute, with all members qualified voters. Appointments cover A M College North Texas Hospital for the Insane State Lunatic Asylum Deaf and Dumb Institute and Dearing Dumb Institute along with others in Austin, Round Rock, Terrell and Crawford.
An advertisement promotes Granitord and Granacrete as economical modern paving options. The copy markets The Economical Pavements and The Modern Pavements as leading choices for durable surfaces.
Announcement in the commercial district said S Pfeiffer Wholesale Grocer Company was bought by the Walker Moore Company. New owners to take possession Monday with thirteen merchants in the firm. Pfeiffer plans retirement from active business.
A conference between the city and a citizens committee reaches a virtual agreement on starting the widening of Commerce Street. The city will cover about 40 percent of the estimated 430000 total cost, with property owners contributing 221000 in bonds and 100000 in cash, while the remainder is to be financed by the city.
Charles R. Heicke former secretary and treasurer of the American Sugar Refining Company died last night in Seabright New Jersey. He had been ill since his conviction for conspiracy to defraud the government through underweighing and his sentence was commuted by President Taft.
The piece contrasts a carefree summer girl with a worn out summer woman often plagued by weakness. It attributes fatigue to kidney trouble and promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a direct aid, endorsed by Fischer Drug Co.
The converted Jew evangelist Mr. M. Capp of Kansas City will speak nightly in a large tent at Victoria and Plum streets. He is described as probably the only converted Jewish evangelist in the world. Attend and hear him. take the South Heights car.
The Beacon Hill Improvement Club and the Beacon Hill Parent Teachers’ Club will meet Monday at 8 p m at the Beacon Hill Baptist church. They seek endorsement of the school bond election and will hear committee reports. Dr W C Hirzel leads the Improvement Club and Mrs McCorkle leads the PTAs.
One folder explains why Corpus Beach Hotel offers more enjoyment in a vacation. Mentions European law and fireproof features. Address W. A. Roachman, resident manager, Corpus Christi, Texas.
The St Anthony Roof Garden offers dining and music with soloists Arturo Lugaro, noted bari tenor Charles Cameron Bell performing tonight. The venue features vocal and instrumental numbers in a refined seaside setting observed by patrons.
Prizes including cash and ten winning autos trophies will be offered for top scores in the touring and roadster class of the San Antonio Automobile Club endurance run from San Antonio to Galveston and back. Prize decisions rest with the club directorate. pledges from firms and individuals bolster the awards. Tent city housing planned at Galveston beach.
Two non commissioned officers from the Third Cavalry earned spots on the twelve man team for the national shooting match at Camp Perry in August. First Sergeant A Feiss and Sergeant D E Sampson placed fourth and sixth at Fort Ethan Allen trials against other cavalry regiments. Officers on border duty were barred from trials. forty three names were submitted but disqualified, weakening the cavalry team against twenty four foreign nations.
Thousands of teachers from across the United States gather for the NEA convention in Salt Lake City. Joseph Swain of Swarthmore College presents the committee on salaries tenures and pensions noting Detroit’s $800 annual salary equals $1000 in New York or Atlanta and urging living cost comparisons for meaningful city-to-city salary comparisons.
Secretary Bryan plans fall negotiations to conclude a proposed world peace pact. With ambassadors absent from Washington, only a draft can be sent to their governments for consideration. Twenty governments have promised to review the project, with hopes it will expand to thirty including major powers.
Daniel Turner of Santa Monica, Civil War veteran, celebrated his 107th birthday and credited remaining single with his long life and good health. He said married men die younger, and that death is sometimes relief for those with a modern wife.
An order appoints William C. Nixon and William G. Riddle as successors to B. L. Winchell in the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad receivership. Nixon and Riddle were formerly Frisco vice presidents and now head operation and traffic.
West Cairo QC, a village of five hundred residents, prides itself on a spotless discipline record. Only a single past arrest exists, fifteen years ago when a villager was taken home by the marshal for yielding to fluid excitement, otherwise no incidents mar the town.
Two flag desecrations during July Fourth festivities prompt State Department action. In Moose Jaw a U S flag was torn and a demonstrator injured. in Tucson the Mexican consulate flag was torn and a protest may be requested. Police halted a 50 strong American parade in Winnipeg to prevent a riot.
Greek forces push through Kilkish and Doiran sectors after heavy artillery and flames. Bulgarian lines fall with many casualties as Greeks pursue retreating troops toward Doiran. Nigrita division reports victory and captures Bulgarian officers.
The Mexican flag over the Alejandro Ainslie consulate in Tucson was taken down yesterday and replaced with the U S flag. Consul Ainslie filed a protest with Mayor Buffman and Mexican residents plan to send a formal protest to Washington D C. Authorities were asked to punish the youths involved, who were said to be aided by men.
In San Francisco on July 4 two men demanded Paraguay’s national ensign be lowered from the staff atop Consul Estorjio Calderon’s residence. The flag was cut down while Calderon was away. a housemaid later saw a man fleeing with the banner. The incident occurred as foreign flags were reportedly not to fly on Independence Day.
In Winnipeg Manitoba on July 5 thousands of provincial soldiers paraded when the sight of the American flag triggered a riot. The flag was trampled and several people sustained minor injuries during the disturbance.
Scientific methods and polite attendants endorse Harlandale Hot Sulphur Water for chronic rheumatism nervousness stomach liver kidney troubles gout obesity eczema and skin diseases. Treatments include hot sulphurized mud Turkish Russian or Roman baths at 1.00 plain sulphur bath 35c and scientific massage 2.00 with ticket reductions. Take South Flores street car.
The remedy soothes mucus linings and eases the suffocating tickling in the throat and bronchial tubes. Fischer Drug Co. Advertises Foley Honey and Tar Compound as a relief for hay fever and asthma symptoms.
Invigorating tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic promotes strength and health. It claims to drive out malaria, enrich the blood, and build up the system for both adults and children. Ad appears: 650 cents.
The article notes a proposed 1 million dollar pier at Baltimore as part of a nationwide dock and wharf upgrade ahead of Panama Canal traffic. It mentions Aransas on the Texas coast as closer to the canal and Harbor City seeking dredging to 25 feet, hinting at local property benefits. A. D. Powers promotes investment from 333 Alamo Plaza.
London July 5 reports no talks yet among European powers but party to intervene is deemed unlikely. Belligerents will be left to settle the quarrel as in the Turkish war, with no outside army action foreseen.
Greek troops captured Lahana, a small town on the Saloniki Serres railway, from Bulgarian forces. The town is described as the most important position in the area and the key to Serres, about 20 miles northeast, with heavy fighting reported on both sides.
CONSTANTINOPLE July 56 Ottoman government has not decided what action to take in the Balkan situation. Reports say Turkey may not miss the chance to gain material or moral benefit from the clash.
A newspaper notice urges customers to ask for sausage with a tin tag to ensure fresh wholesome goods. The advertisement invites shoppers to see the display in the lobby of the Grand Opera House and carries Union Meat Company as the advertiser.
An advertisement invites travelers to ask friends who visited the Corpus Beach Hotel about rest and comfort. It promotes a descriptive folder for the European plant and directs inquiries to W. A. Roachman resident manager in Corpus Christi Texas.
Surf bathing boating fishing and all the comforts of a modern fireproof hotel are among the inducements offered by the Corpus Beach Hotel. Write for descriptive folder address W. A. Roachman resident.
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