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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1913
Page
1
Brown declares opposition to approving bond issue funds unless they are spent competently and responsibly. The stance reflects a demand for tighter oversight and clear management of potential expenditures.
Mayor Brown refuses to back Clinton H. Kearny as city engineer citing need for a proven street and sewer expert and a lower salary. aldermen voice objections citing Kearny’s inexperience with local work and the $10,000 annual pay. Brown supports A C Pancoast’s replacement and a reorganized department to push bond projects.
Observations from multiple cities report temperatures ranging from 64 to 72 degrees with clear to cloudy skies. Winds vary from southwest to northerly, with several locations noting rain or showers and Wednesday fair conditions. Lowest temperatures in the last 24 hours fall between 60 and 68 degrees.
In Jackson Mississippi on July 22 a fire trapped 35 negro convicts on the second floor of a wooden cage at Oakley convict farm twenty miles from Jackson. The first floor stored hay grain and molasses and the stairway escape was blocked by flames. Despite guards and nearby farmers, all 35 prisoners perished as the cage burned within minutes. The fire started beneath the stairway. origin undetermined. The Oakley farm hosts the state prison hospital and housed inmates who worked in cotton fields.
E. P. Allis III of Milwaukee holed out in one from the first tee at 290 yards in elimination play at Homewood Country Club. Chick Evans, Western champion, shot a 73 on the 18th to lead the tournament thus far.
A blaze at the Freeman overall factory in Binghamton New York afternoon destroyed the building in twenty minutes. Of the 125 workers present at 2 30 pm about forty are believed to have perished according to police.
The San Antonio Light highlights its exclusive Leased Wire Day report from the Associated Press. The service provides about 20,000 words of general news daily, supplemented by the newspaper's own extensive special news service.
Secretary of War Lindley M. Garrison reports Fort Sam Houston remains the nation’s strategic Army post with plans to enlarge rather than abandon it. He tours Leon Springs target range and inspects post facilities, noting Texas City camp is temporary and a larger border patrol along the Rio Grande is unnecessary.
City council unanamously approved W A Kelly bid of 27984 for Denver boulevard concrete paving with a five year maintenance bond. Only other bid was 35000 from Charles Schoenfeld. Existing appropriation 14635. remaining 24718 to be borne by abutting property owners. extra 3000 city funds may be needed. City engineer defends bid differences amid questions.
The Automobile Club extends the entry period for its Galveston and return endurance run from Monday midnight to Thursday midnight. The extension was decided at a board meeting with secretary W. H. Furlong Jr. in attendance. A telegram to the AAA contest board was sent to obtain sanction, and the run will be open to all automobile owners in the city, not just club members. The contest committee remains optimistic about the event.
Texas delegation moves to secure funds to allow inspectors to visit Texas and other sites to award bids. They may call a Democratic caucus to push the appropriations bill through. If funds are not provided, site selections could be delayed for months and bids withdrawn.
Police and sheriff officers believe a robber who struck Basse hardware on Military plaza yesterday afternoon and stole $53 from a cash drawer is an escaped convict. He is described as a highly wanted member of a professional gang. Investigations continue with a formal complaint expected this afternoon.
Athens July 22. M Panas director of political affairs at the Greek foreign office named head of the Greek delegation to arrange terms of peace with Bulgaria. He departed for Nish Servia today and will be joined along the way by other peace mission members.
Postmaster General Burleson was summoned to testify before the Senate post office committee on Thursday to justify proposed parcel post rate reductions. The move signals a confrontation over extending the parcel post system as outlined in recent plans.
Cipher dispatch reports Venustiano Carranza begins attack on Torreon Monday. Constitutionalist army numbers about 10,000 under Generals Contreras Pereyra Arrieta Matera Cuesta Gallardo and others. Federals under General Bravo and Alvare z defend Torreon with 2500 troops. Captured Durango cannon is in use.
A delegation of Constitutionalist leaders from Jalisco Michoacan and Mexico traveled by special train to meet Governor Carranza at Hacienda Hermanas Coahuila. They sought his presence for unified command as Torreon faces assault and Huerta promises to send troops to Durango are deemed impossible to fulfill.
Henry P. McNealy a 38 year old cashier department employee of the San Antonio Traction Company was killed when struck by an automobile driven by E L Burkes manager of the Alamo Gin Company as he stepped from a street car on South Flores near Sweet. McNealy died within 30 minutes from an arm fracture and a severe chest wound. Burkes was jailed on negligent homicide charges and released on a 1000 bond. He left Kerrville for burial after the body was prepared in San Antonio.
The Supreme Court suspended the temporary injunction in the Alamo case. A hearing to decide if the injunction will become permanent was set for Friday at 2 pm, avoiding the first Monday in October. Daughters of the Republic of Texas counsel said no writ of prohibition was issued.
Ambassadors arrival from Mexico prompts fears of belligerency and possible intervention. State department cautions Huerta risks recognition and escalation, while officials press for haste as Ambassador Wilson plans quick reach to Washington.
President Wilson announced nominations appointing Preston C. West of Oklahoma as assistant attorney general assigned to the interior department and Royal Meeker of New Mexico as commissioner of labor statistics in Washington on July 22.
In anticipation of Adrianople’s reoccupation by Turkish forces, Hadji Adil Bey, the former interior minister, was appointed governor and departed today to assume the post at Adrianople.
In Madera settlement El Paso threats to kill all residents and burn lumber supplies to the El Paso Milling Company followed the killing of two bandits from El Mecho Martinez' brigand band. Telegraph wires were down and officials fear bandits may have acted. Americans H C Herr F J Clark and W J Farragut among those in Madera.
Representative Wil H. Murray of Oklahoma introduces a resolution inviting Senate concurrence directing intervention in Mexico if order and peace are not restored within thirty days after Wilson proclamation. The measure condemns Huerta and faces debate on war risks and the protection of U.S. citizens abroad.
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