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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1912
Page
1
The House adopted 222 to 1 articles of impeachment against Judge Robert W. Archbald of the United States Commerce Court yesterday. Representative Farr of Pennsylvania cast the lone opposition, stating longstanding trust in Archbald’s integrity.
The house proceedings show nine members voting present and three Republicans speaking in Archbald’s defense. Senators Clark and Simmons debate timing, with proposals to delay the trial until autumn and possible recess to December, shaping the path to a faster or delayed impeachment review.
In Memphis on July 12 a fuse blew on a street car causing a panic. A Black woman died when she was crushed by gates and fleeing passengers. Several white women and two unidentified Black women were severely hurt, with others bruised. Conductor and motorman failed to quell the stampede.
Acting Secretary of State D A Gregg announced the forfeiture of more than 800 Texas corporation charters for failing to meet current fiscal year franchise tax assessments due May 1. About 300 firms have paid taxes with penalties and can reinstate by paying the 25 percent forfeiture plus monthly penalties. one firm was capitalized at 1 5 million. Last year 684 charters were forfeited for similar nonpayment.
For San Antonio and vicinity tonight and Saturday a fair schedule draws crowds with varied exhibits, rides, and vendors. Organizers promote family entertainment and community events across venues.
At 8 a m observations, St Louis 74 cloudy with SE wind 10 mph, rain tonight. Chicago 72 cloudy with E wind 6 mph, rain tonight or Saturday. Milwaukee 66 partly cloudy with S wind 4 mph, rain tonight and Saturday. Kansas City 72 raining with W wind 22 mph, Saturday fair. New York 74 partly cloudy with NE wind 14 mph, rain Saturday. Boston 70 cloudy with N wind 10 mph, likely rain Saturday. Washington 74 with NW wind, rain Saturday. Lowest readings range from 62 to 72.
A public note asserts that no newspaper besides the San Antonio Light carries the Associated Press leased wire in whole or in part to San Antonio. The claim stresses that any suggestion otherwise lacks factual basis or thesis.
Prominent San Antonians from both factions urge postponing the special mayoral election to fill Mayor Callaghan’s vacancy until after the July 27 primaries. They argue delaying avoids distractions, helps unity, and reduces conflict with Governor Colquitt and the prohibition issue.
About 50 workers gathered at the Chamber of Commerce as campaigns push toward a $250 000 target for the English railroad bonus. Subscriptions surpassed $137 480 with a promise to exceed $150 000 by nightfall, aided by seventeen committees and active foot and vehicle brigades.
Berlin reports the German empress will travel to England in autumn to recuperate as her health remains a court concern. The move aims to restore the empress under medical guidance.
Chicago dealers report vegetable prices down about fifty percent from a year ago due to abundant rainfall and bumper crops. Potatoes fall from 5.26 to 2.75 per barrel with widespread reductions in other staples. Fruit prospects are strong, with a record peach crop and ample southern peaches at reasonable prices.
Bubonic plague appears in Port of Spain Trinidad with one case confirmed. In Havana a suspected case died, marking a second authenticated bubonic plague case there. No new cases in San Juan Puerto Rico as authorities monitor rats and ports.
Ten workers from municipal and state health boards started the rat survey along the river front to guard New Orleans from bubonic plague. Dr. John H. White of the U S marine hospital service directs the effort. Tests on captured rats will begin tonight or tomorrow. A mass meeting by the Orleans Parish Medical Society is planned for next week to educate the public about the rat menace.
About 4000 people attended yesterday's Fiskville picnic and barbecue in Austin. County office candidates were present and delivered speeches, making the event a notable political gathering.
Juarez rebels close to Pascual Orozco say Emilio Vasquez Gomez is favored to become provisional president of Mexico with Juarez as capital. Orozco and governors Gutierrez and Mascarens meet to plan a conservative leadership and organize a provisional government to pursue organized warfare in Chihuahua and Sonora.
The Lorimer corruption case dominates Senate floor as he denies all charges and challenges Senator Kern to prove any wrongdoing. Lorimer brands critics unfair and rails against Roosevelt Taft Bryan and media in a dramatic defense amid ongoing debate.
He declines another invitation from General Orozco to go to Juarez as provisional president, recalling a previous trip with grim humor and warning he will not return unless guaranteed stronger than last time. Vasquez Gomez dismisses dispatch reports that Orozco and his chiefs plan to ask him to resume the role.
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