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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1913
Page
2
Advertisement praises Vitalitas liquid extract as a pure natural remedy from a Texas deposit. It asserts it cures sickness by eliminating impurities and boosting vitality, listing ailments from rheumatism to malaria and urging readers to sample the product at Wagner drug store.
Belgrade reports ongoing Balkans conflict with Romania declaring war on Bulgaria continuing from page one. Serbian military authorities say Macedonia campaign ends after Bulgarians are defeated and Strumitza falls to Greek forces joining Serbs.
The Bulgarian legation in Paris reports Sofia has instructed a strong protest to the French government against Roumanian forces invading Bulgarian soil, describing the action as unjustifiable.
Washington July 11 The American Red Cross Society said American missionaries want to open a hospital to aid 10 000 wounded soldiers in Saloniki and will receive and forward contributions for relief work in the Balkans.
Belgrade dispatch says an order to end fighting among Balkan armies is expected immediately with a tacit armistice in effect at most points since yesterday.
The canal commission announces that the giant steel cranes used to place 2,500,000 cubic yards of concrete in the Panama locks will soon be sold. The locks are nearly finished with only a small amount of concrete remaining in hard to reach corners.
Four Texas National Guard companies were mustered out today due to inability to maintain minimum enlisted strength. Company C Lam Athens, Company L Marshall, and Company H Hub bard, all of the Third Infantry, received the order from Adjutant General Henry F. Hutchings in Austin.
A mill owner testified that Lamar lied about connections to Morgan & Co. and the steel trust probe. Lamar confessed the story was a ruse to pressure Lauterbach back into their employ, while Lauterbach denied any dealings with Morgan, Pierpont Morgan, or the steel investigation.
The report states that while on patrol, a Federal guard aided Constitutionalists in their assault. El Pais mounts a broad critique of these charges, presenting seven columns on the matter and urging readers to recognize the danger of an American invasion of Mexico.
Five Americans including Robert Hazelrigg and brothers are held by Constitutionalists at Hidalgo Mexico with release deferred to orders from Carranza at Piedras Negras. American property seized includes 350 head of cattle 30 horses 12 saddles and bridles and a wagon. Texans threaten to form a rough rider regiment to secure release as American Consul Garrett seeks their freedom.
Skirmishing at under 1500 yards persists outside Guaymas for days as 5500 state troops fail to pressure 2000 federal defenders in the gulf town. Refugees arrive. Hermosillo prepares for an August election after which Governor Pesqueira will leave office and General Obregon is a probable candidate.
An open letter from E. Martinez Cananea city clerk urged Governor Pesqueira to expel Charles L. Montague American consular agent at Cananea under article 33 of the Mexican constitution. The matter was sent to Washington through Frederick Simpich. Montague faces removal over a draft he refused to cash, claiming it was signed under threat.
Reports from San Luis Potosi describe marauding bands extorting money arms and threatening to burn homes while Americans and Brits avoid gunpoint and rope demands. Civilians face nightly raids as a Cedillo gang and rural rurales operate with impunity amid reduced local industry and security gaps.
The federal grand jury reconvenes to investigate David Lamar under statute against impersonation of government officers. Witnesses subpoenaed include Paul Cravath, Senator Stone, and Representatives Palmer and Riordan. early testimony cited George F. Baker and J. C. Ram linked to Lamar’s ties to the Union Pacific conspiracy and the Stanley committee inquiry into U S Steel.
Glenn L. Martin started from Chicago at 7:30 this morning in a hydroaeroplane en route to Detroit, a 900 mile Great Lakes race. He aimed to reach Macatawa Beach by night on a 150 mile leg, while Beckwith Havens left Macatawa Bay at 5:80 and Francis followed from South Haven at 8:10 to catch Havens.
President Wilson announced nominations to the Senate naming James W. Gerard of New York as Ambassador to Germany Joseph E. Willard of Virginia as Minister to Spain and Edward Tieman of Missouri as deputy commissioner of pensions.
A 70 year old San Antonio resident, Mr. A. T. Holmes of 1049 Essex Street, endorses Plant Juice as a superior tonic. He reports improved appetite, digestion, sleep, and relief from debility, nervous paralysis, and gloom after using the product, and recommends it to friends. Sold at Fischer's drug store on Houston and Alamo streets.
A servant returns with change as bandits raid. Rurales arrive and seize the robbers. General Castro questions Mr Cunningham before ordering a volley along a stone wall. The men are shot as trash, criticized for wasting ammunition.
General Luis E. Torres Mexican Federal veteran of Yaqui wars in Sonora arrived in El Paso and likely will head to Los Angeles to join his family. He met General Hugh L. Scott at Fort Bliss to discuss possible Mexican troop movements through U.S. border states into Sonora.
Col onel Desal General Villa's chief of staff arrived at Agua Prieta and announced recruitment for the Juarez siege. He issued appeals to interior Sonora towns for available men to mobilize opposite Agua Prieta and advance into Chihuahua.
Four gangsters intercepted Morris Reich known as Moses the Strong Arm in a crowded Eastside corner. He died on the spot from two knife wounds and a revolver bullet to the chest and back. A gang feud is suspected. David Wolk and Jack Willis aged 16 were arrested as gang members.
Arkansas Supreme Court rules for George W. Hays in the gubernatorial primary over James H. Brundage, after a chancery court restraint on certifying nominees. Four candidates remain: a progressive, a regular Republican, Democrat, and Socialist in the state race.
LITTLE ROCK Ark July 11 Judge J H Harrod was instantly killed today by an automobile He was slated to become United States district attorney for the district and was formerly a Democratic national committeeman from Arkansas.
Forest fires on Mount Tamalpais are out after four days of fighting. Mill Valley Larkspur Conte Madera and Muir Woods are out of danger with only smoldering embers remaining. Property loss is slight and no lives were lost.
CHICAGO July 11. The 18 year old Elizabeth Ruben vanished after her mother barred a boyfriend from the house. Police search 21 missing women, the longest list the department recalls. The report also notes superstitions about salting infants for luck.
Discussion outlines state owned quarries and convict labor for road building in Texas. Proposes 500 convicts be allocated to road work and quarrying with compensation terms and potential parole incentives. Lists delegates attending from multiple Texas cities and states.
A roster lists J. A. McCaring Lufkin John W. Rentfro Mission D W Hall Waco J B Copeland Vernon H Steinmeyer Bay City J H King Del Rio F E Moses Houston C K McDowell Del Rio W G Davis Louise G T Rienhardt East Bernard 0 K Haas Brigh ton R G Flato Kingsville Col Henry Exall Dallas B F I McCumber A M Roberson La Parra A J Robinson Vernon G H Ritter Brighton Zenas Deer Bishop.
Credit Men's Association members dined on the Gunter Hotel roof and heard expert accountant W. M. Aikman discuss credit conditions. He noted 85 percent of business failures stem from bad credits. Secretary Henry A. Hirshberg reported on the Cincinnati national convention proceedings. Other speakers included W. T. Gohlke R. W. Anderson George Allensworth C. E K. Schoof George C. Walker S. B. Weller C. H. Jenkins and H. D. Elliott D. J. Straus presided.
New Yorkers recalled the fiftieth anniversary of the 1863 conscription order that sparked disorder and bloodshed. The draft began on Saturday July 11, 1863, amid protests against drafting more recruits.
After a war end claim the order, secret meetings sparked riots that began Monday, with a mob stoning a recruiting office on Forty Sixth Street. Troops were called as clashes continued six days, leaving about a hundred dead.
Anita Baldwin McClaughry, daughter of E. J. Baldwin, granted an interlocutory divorce from Hull McClaughry in Oakland on cruelty grounds. She cites quarrels over living costs and its toll on her health. Custody shared. $300,000 settlement reported from her side.
Washington July 11 Secretary Houston announced a quarantine on cattle in Texas Oklahoma Montana Nebraska Wyoming and Colorado due to scabbies. Areas in South Dakota New Mexico Montana and Nebraska where the disease has been stamped out are released from the prior quarantine.
Austin July 11 The attorney general amends the petition to seek approximately 15 000 000 in penalties against the Katy system in the merger suit The state alleges multiple railroads including Missouri Kansas Texas Texas Central and Beaumont & Great Northern violated Texas anti trust laws for periods up to 130 days and 304 days respectively.
James H. Richardson a 76 year old Civil War veteran and Gettysburg fighter disappeared after attending the semi centennial reunion in Indianapolis. His son G Curtis Richardson of Terre Haute urged police and the governor to aid in the search.
Colonel George W. Goethals announced that water would be admitted into the Culebra cut early in October and dredges would follow to begin final excavation work. The Panama railroad ship is slated to be the first to pass through the canal.
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