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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1913
Page
1
A Bulgarian ordered to quit Turkey amid failed frontier talks. Negotiations conclude with complete failure as Greek forces occupy Seres. About 200 residents, including notable locals, affected by the action.
In Constantinople reports say a revolution in Sofia led to chaos and many deaths. Turkey and Bulgaria clash over the frontier line with Bulgaria ordered to evacuate south of the Enos to Midia line or face Turkish advance. General Izzet Pasha heads to the front as Greek landings near Dedenghatch raise concern.
A Sofia message reports Bulgarian authorities suspended newspapers to curb unfavorable coverage while the war office touts Bulgarian army successes. Residents only learned last evening of Roumanian troop movements across the frontier and territorial occupation.
Vienna dispatches describe a mob storming government offices in Sofia with troops firing on crowds. Reports allege royal palace blockage and mass killings including bishops priests and Greek notables in Demir Hissar. Servian accounts claim Bulgarian atrocities and widespread looting with up to thousands killed.
Greek forces occupy Seres after Bulgarian retreat and declare martial law. Reported massacres claim about 200 Greek residents, including prominent figures like M Papapavios and M Stamoulis, killed before Bulgarians evacuated. A Seres deputation appealed to King Constantine for occupation troops.
In San Antonio and vicinity increasing cloudiness. Tourists forecast: observations at 8 a.m. St Louis 70 clear with 12 mile west wind. showers and thunderstorms. low 68. Chicago 70 clear 16 mile SW wind. rain and warmer. low 66. Milwaukee 62 cloudy 18 mile SW wind. rain. low 58. St Paul 60 cloudy. Kansas City 70 clear 12 mile SW wind. rain and cooler. low 64. New York 70 cloudy 10 mile south wind. warmer, possible rain. low 64. Boston 68 clear 4 mile west wind. warmer. low 68. Washington 76 cloudy 8 mile SW wind. rain.
In Belfast on July 12, rioting broke out at the Twelfth celebration. Nationalists and unionists fought, then united to attack police as windows were broken and civilians and officers were injured. The clash lasted over an hour with sticks stones and occasional gunfire. One arrest reported.
Christopher J. Lake and his son Simon Lake report a new aeroplane with inherent stability. They tested a 60 foot altitude flight and inverted recovery, claiming the craft maintains balance and offers safe descent. They envision future models that allow movement about the plane without upsetting balance.
In Dodge City Kansas on July 12 farmers in Western Kansas began a campaign to exterminate grasshoppers threatening crops. A carload of bran mixed with 2500 pounds of poison was distributed to farmers and will be spread over every green field where pests are found.
The piece urges readers to study local advertisements in The Light to lower living expenses. It argues dry goods dealers butchers bakers and grocers can help by showing how to save, when to buy, and where to shop, reducing selling costs through higher volume.
Senate hearing stars Mulhall recounts paid lobbying by the manufacturers association to influence elections including Hughes Aldrich and Littlefield. House probe seeks testimony while guards guard papers and subpoenas. Mulhall outlines pay to Cushing and Downs and the inside outside work.
In Portland on July 12 the Jap consu l declared war between the United States and Japan an impossibility. He urged mutual understanding and praised the goodwill mission of Dr Juichi Soyeda and Tadao Kamiya from Tokyo to American chambers of commerce. The California land bill was ruled unconstitutional and a US Britain Japan triple alliance was proposed at a banquet honoring the visitors.
Washington July 12 Judge Pugh of the police court proposes a chalk line method to decide intoxication. If the defendant walks wobbily he is drunk if he steps along he fears he is drunk. Emery Wilson was fined in the case.
Herbert Johns, a young mine worker, is held without bond over the death of Alice Crispell. His counsel plans a habeas corpus writ for release today after a fire of the peace hearing. witnesses admit being with Miss Crispell on the Fourth of July night.
Maj. Allen Buell of the United States Weather Bureau says cooler weather is likely by Monday night. Showers, while not as likely today as yesterday, remain possible, and the forecaster has not given up on rain.
Eight year old Hyman Kertoff dropped five stories into a nine inch space between two tenements in New York. The fire department freed him after an hour, lifting him to the roof as bystanders watched in fear of a fatal fall.
William Rockefeller plans a stone fountain on the old post road near his Tarrytown home to honor John C. Fremont. The Cold Springs site dates to Fremonts era and the memorial will cost $2000. Rockefeller recently built a stone bridge costing $15,000 for Washington Irving.
Senate not in session as Monday ends with no session. Lobby committee heard testimony of Martin Mulhall. House met at noon and adjourned at 12 30 p m until Tuesday noon. Representative Henry introduced a resolution to renew the money trust inquiry.
The San Antonio Licht notes its exclusive access to the AP Leased Wire Day report, describing it as the world’s most reliable general news service. It estimates about 20,000 words daily and mentions its own sizable special news service alongside.
In Mexico City the American embassy faces threats from agitators as U. S. Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson remains under pressure. The report notes heightened tensions surrounding diplomatic ties and security arrangements at the embassy district.
Streetcars began operating on the new San Antonio to San Jose line via Harlandale and Medina Valley, linking San Antonio with San Jose. The 3.5 mile route, half-hour service, and a bathhouse project near completion mark the start of an ambitious interurban system.
In Paterson New Jersey a ten foot loaf weighing 180 pounds fed several hundred destitute workers. The bread and a 150 pound cake were made by New York Bakers Union No 100 for a parade marking the union's fiftieth anniversary.
London July 12 The Right Hon Redmond Barry lord chancellor of Ireland died last night at age 47 He served as solicitor general of Ireland 1895 99 and attorney general 1909 11
The United States Public Health Service warned the public against the automatic cigar cutter as a potential spreader of disease. The statement notes the device can transfer mouth secretions during purchase and use and urges avoidance of its use.
Secretary Garrison extends the Manchu law to all officers except bureau chiefs in Washington and vicinity. Army officers will have a four year detail in Washington, with each officer required to spend at least two of every six years with his organization under the detached service law.
Vincent Astor began funding a tenement district outing for 5000 women and children on a steamboat trip to Bath Beach with a luncheon and frolic. This marks the first in a planned summer series of events by the Children's Aid Society. Becker denied new trial in Rosenthal murder case.
The first bale of the season arrived this afternoon from the Taft ranch in San Patricio county and is consigned to H. Kempner. The bale will be sold on the exchange floor Monday morning.
Mystery romance and adventure drive the opening of a new serial by John A Moroso titled The Man With a Billion. The author follows up The Quarry with high selling potential and a tale filled with thrills.
In Mexico City the American ambassador denounces a planned anti American demonstration while threats to the U S embassy surface. Workmen seek military instruction and women teachers volunteer for army service amid rising patriotic fervor.
A Monclova train from Monclova was ambushed near Castano as General Maas pressed north from Reata with 250 federals. Governor Carranza arrived from Panuco, halting the advance, while fighters fled toward Monclova and Estacion Monclova, with casualties reported and a planned trap thwarted.
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