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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1913
Page
2
A Houston business man, Mr. L. Phenia of 1807 Pease, shot at a large prairie hawk feeding on a dead rabbit. The bird wounded him with its talons, but Vitalitas dressing eased pain quickly. The piece also covers a constitutional convention proposal and penitentiary report bids in Austin.
The article notes a House debate on a Burges resolution and mentions opposition from criminal lawyers in the Senate. It also reports on a Senate committee favoring a bill by Senators Darwin and Wiley requiring foreign corporations to meet Texas corporate requirements, including 50 percent paid up and 50 percent subscribed capital before obtaining a Texas business permit.
In Austin Texas on July 31, Senator McNealus and ten colleagues filed a Senate joint resolution urging a constitutional convention in 1915. The measure proposes calling a convention under specified procedures.
State Treasurer Edwards has credited 281 250 of a 500 000 Standard Oil fine to general revenue and issued a call for registered warrants. The call covers all pension and revenue warrants up to 31 350 with 43428 warrants involved. Available funds total 365 000 including the oil fine, and no Thirty third Legislature appropriations are included. The move does not affect legislators and cash for saloon warrants likely only after adjournment unless they discount.
News from San Antonio reports the death in Kansas City of George R Nelson a wealthy ranch man tied to Coahuila Mexico He owned Encino Solo a 100000 acre Mexican ranch and spent winters in San Antonio He leaves a widow two sons William Nelson of Kansas City Charles L Nelson manager of the Mexican ranch and a Chicago daughter Mrs Wickes He was aged 75? years old.
An advertisement urges buyers to ask for sausage marked with a Tin Tag to ensure fresh wholesome goods. It notes a lobby display and a Grand Opera House, from Union Meat Company. The piece also mentions Philadelphia ice cream factory use of electrical machinery to produce ten thousand quarts daily.
Galveston July 31 news reports automobie racer Dr. Nikrent of Los Angeles injured when his Case Special wrecked through a wire fence in the last event of the Galveston beach meet. He is hospitalized at Fort Crockett in stable condition. Disbrow wins the 300 mile sweepstakes in the Simplex Zip with a 4:17:23.40 time and $2500 prize. Lecain and Endicott follow in Stutz and Case, with Studebaker Mosley fourth.
Arrests in Piedras Negras for sedition are tried before a special military tribunal with verdicts pending pending front officials word. Tomorrow may bring final fate for those held. Monterey figures Manuel Amaya Niceforo Zambrano Alfredo Perez arrive for talks with Carranza and authorities. Front leaders Vales Aillaud and others plan Sunday trip to consult with Carranza and observe actions.
Cor corporal Smith of Troop A Second Cavalry shot Ismael Monteros a Mexican soldier as he attempted a armed crossing into the United States near the Rio Grande. Monteros was wounded and held as a prisoner with five others and three wagonloads of provisions. Ortega’s commander expresses regret and seeks to avoid responsibility.
A vintage advert declares GETS-IT as the fastest, easiest corn cure. It promises quick relief from corns warts calluses and bunions with two seconds application no bandages or risky knives. Sold by druggists for 25 cents or via Lawrence & Co Chicago.
The report lists a beach course record shared at 7:54.40 for the 10 mile event, Class E handicap. It then details results from two events, including times for Case Tornado and teammates En Gicott, Rickenbacher, Lecain, and Stutz in the 10 mile race, plus 25 mile Class E results with Pue geot Ferguson winning in 22:26.10 and runners Case Tornado Endicott, Stutz Lecain, Mercer Horan with times up to 25:23.90.
Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson pressed for guarded recognition of Huerta government at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee session. He claimed Huerta controlled Mexican affairs, while the administration held private data suggesting stronger Constitutionalists. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan stood firm against immediate recognition.
Ambassador Wilson told a Senate committee that immediate recognition of Huerta could stabilize Mexican government finances and protect American lives and property. He urged conditions including an October election, guarantees for Americans, and settlement of boundary disputes. He said Huerta promised not to run again and that U.S. claims enforcement faced limited support from Washington.
Mexican Constitutionalist leader Venustiano Carranza asked Washington for freedom to import arms and ammunition within 90 days to end Huerta’s rule. Nogales reports Acting Governor Ignacio Pesqueira endorses the pledge, saying 10,000 men can be armed immediately and joint force could seize Mexico City in about two months.
A detailed report to the Constitutionalist agent says General Cheche Campos, a former Orozco rebel chief, was executed following the capture of Torreon. Saltillo stands besieged as Constitutionalists aim to move on Monclova. Governor Pesqueira of Sonora investigates Cananea mining tensions. John Maytorena awaits Pequaria’s return for Nogales talks. political differences reportedly settled.
Mexican constitutionalist sympathizers in Los Angeles shouted death to Diaz and Viva Carranza as General Felix Diaz arrived from San Diego. Police dispersed the crowd after Diaz, en route to board a ship as Mexico's envoy to Japan, was escorted away in a car amid cries against Huerta and Diaz.
Texas Wonder promises to cure kidney and bladder troubles and dissolve gravel. It alleges relief for diabetes and rheumatism and offers a two month treatment from a one dollar bottle. Dr E W Hall in St Louis lists availability by mail and druggists.
The colony of anti-Huerta and Ma deYista Mexicans kept guard over Diaz and his suite of secretaries and attendants even after they had reached their hotel safely.
Consul Letcher in Chihuahua reports Bernard McDonald Charles Bissell and their chauffeur are safe yet held in solitary confinement. They are accused of defrauding the Mexican government through taxes paid to insurgents. Huerta reportedly ordered their release, though this may not reflect the case's latest phase.
EB Sanchez files for a four room dwelling on Guadalupe Street costing 600 dollars. E Sanchez seeks a store building on South Trinity Street for 300 dollars. A J Ritter requests a garage on King William Street priced at 275 dollars. J Dietsch applies for an addition on Castro Street at 350 dollars.
The register lists Jose Alvarez Cerda and Guadalupe Guinones as granted marriage licenses. A Canadian electric light company hires a Chinese solicitor to promote electric irons to workers described as Celestial laundrymen.
A compilation of real estate transfers showing numerous transactions dated from 1911 to 1918. Names include F H Weber C W Ling A E Helibron B O Morden Morden and Janert John B Neuendorff Adella Neuendorff Highland Improvement Co Los Angeles Heights Improvement Co Charles Royster George Macri R L Corey Arthur Fox and others. Properties consist of lots blocks new city blocks and streets with payments ranging from 50 to 1250 dollars.
The first in Tarrant County's subdivision road system, a million dollar project, was completed and officially inspected. The event, witnessed by county officials and engineers, marks progress in the county's road expansion as of July 31 in Fort Worth Texas.
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