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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1912

Page

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Huerta Moves From Santa Rosalia Ahead of Bachimba Battle

Special to the Light El Paso June 1 rebels in Chihuahua and Juarez expect a big battle at Bachimba to start Sunday Huerta has moved from Santa Rosalia taken yesterday Fear of bombardment in Chihuahua as Villa and Rabago with federal detachments are said to approach Bachimba A refugee train from Chihuahua expected to arrive by six this evening trains run south with almost no passengers

EL Paso Tex Chihuahua Jaurez Bachimba Huerta Santa Rosalia Villa Rabago

Rebels Issue Fiat Money in Mexican Rebel Zone

Americans and other foreigners flee Chihuahua and northern Mexico as rebel proclamations warn of unrest. Fiat money issued to fund the rebellion heightens business fears while U S border patrols curb ammunition smuggling and Garibaldi moves troops near the border.

Associated Press EL Paso Tex Chihuahua Mexico Washington Marion Letcher Chihuahua City United States Steever New Mexico Arizona EB. Z. Steever Fourth United States Cavalry Agua Prieta Douglas Ariz Garibaldi Guisseppe Garibaldi Madero Douglas, Ariz Sonora

Special Edition Planned on Railroads and Deep Water

The San Antonio Light to publish a special edition titled The Railroad and Deep Water Number highlighting Southwest Texas growth. The edition notes San Antonio population growth, the Medina dam project, Port Aransas deep water port, new rail lines to connect coastal and inland cities, and calls for community and business cooperation for wide circulation.

San Antonio the Light Texas Medina Port Aransas Ocean Tambco City of Mexico United States

Weather Outlook for San Antonio and Vicinity

For San Antonio and vicinity to night and Sunday, fair and cooler conditions. Skies clear, temperatures drop modestly, light winds. Ideal for outdoor activities with little chance of precipitation.

San Antonio Vicinity

Weather for Travelers From Across the Midwest and East

Observations at 8 a m list temperatures from St Louis to Washington. St Louis 70 clear SE wind 6 miles with possible rain tonight or Sunday. Chicago 66 clear SW wind 10 miles with light rain tonight or Sunday. Milwaukee 64 cloudy NW wind 6 miles with possible light rain Sunday. Kansas City 55 cloudy W wind 18 miles with Sunday probably fair. New York 64 clear W wind 30 miles with Sunday probably fair. Boston 60 partly cloudy W wind 14 miles with Sunday fair. Washington 64 clear N wind 4 miles with no precipitation noted in last 24 hours.

ST. Louis Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City New York Boston Washington

AP News Leases Into San Antonio Carried Only by Light

A statement claiming that the day leased wired from the Associated Press into San Antonio is published by any paper other than the San Antonio Light is unfounded. The record confirms no basis for such a claim.

Associated Press San Antonio

Rebels Defeated by Cuban Government Forces

In Cuba near Palma Soriano on June 1 government troops under General Mendieta and Colonel Valiente won decisive actions. The mountain artillery devastated insurgents, with 127 rebels and 18 women killed. reports say fighting continued into the evening as columns engaged and artillery caused heavy losses. The gunboat Paducah stood by ready to aid Americans.

Associated Press Santiago Cuba Mayala Palma Soriano Mendieta Havana Government Valiente

Fighting Near Daiquiri Cuba As Mines Threaten Work

United States gunboat Paducah stays off Daiquiri while firing continues around the mines. A rurales sergeant is killed. miners abandon operations and the mines may close tomorrow. Consul Holliday investigates as rebels reportedly capture ranch owner Collister Wheeler for ransom. Nashvi lle remains at Nipe bay without landing marines. Local officials and Felton protection requests surface amid suspected conspirators arrests.

Associated Press Santiago Cuba United States Paducah Daiquiri Holliday Collister Wheeler Nashville Nipe Bay Spanish-American Iron Company Felton Louis Gomez Wasa d Julia Santo Domingo

Gunboats at Daiquiri Watch for Marine Landing

Washington reports no Marines landed yet at Daiquiri though Commander Mitchell of the Paducah is ready to land forces if needed to protect American life and property. The Irba company plant is defended and marines may be deployed if rebels threaten American interests.

Associated Press Washington Daiquiri State Department Mitchell Paducah Irba Company Cuba Orient

Mars Ashore off Bahama Banks in Cuban Developments Navy Aid

The government collier Mars ran aground on the Bahama banks near Key Est and sent wireless calls for help. The battleship Nebraska and two government tugs proceed to assist. Hospital ship Solace and two Colliers arrived at the harbor to join the fleet amid pending Cuban developments.

Associated Press Key Est Fla Mars Bahama Banks Nebraska Solace

Wright Death Funeral Draws Thousands In Dayton

Thousands of Dayton and visiting citizens paid final respects to Wilbur Wright. Wright's body lay in state three hours at First Presbyterian church and was viewed by a vast throng. During the funeral day all street cars and steam lines in Dayton paused for five minutes as bells tolled citywide.

Associated Press Dayton Wilbur Wright Wright First Presbyterian Church

Governor Colquitt Addresses Large Mills County Crowd

Governor O B Colquitt spoke for nearly two hours in Goldthwaite at the Farmers union warehouse drawing about 1500 people from Mills County. He defended his record, rebutted Judge Ramsey’s criticisms and warned that opponents spread misstatements to prejudice voters.

Goldthwaite Tex Mills County O. B. Colquitt Farmers’ Union Colquitt Ramsey Loma Pasas J. C. Babcock

Colquitt Campaign Moves On With Austin Return

The passage notes Governor Colquitt will return to Austin tonight and resume his campaign at Burnet next Tuesday. It mentions Uncle Peter Crawford Jackson, a Confederate veteran and active Colquitt booster, leading the reception committee alongside several business leaders.

Peter Crawford Jackson Colquitt Austin Burnet

Watson Arrest Warrant Issued for Obscene Mailings

A warrant for Thomas E. Watson's arrest was issued in Macon Ga by U S District Attorney Alexander Akerman. The charge is sending obscene matter through the mails connected to an article in Watson's Magazine attacking Catholics. Watson expected to be arrested at his Thompson Ga home and brought before the federal commissioner in Augusta.

Associated Press Macon Thomas E. Watson United States Alexander Akerman Watson Thompson Augusta

Darrow Trial Delayed After Witness Death

The Clarence S. Darrow jury bribery trial in Los Angeles was adjourned until Monday morning following the death of Cyrus S. McNutt, a defense associate. Job Harriman, ex mayoral candidate, was summoned as a state witness after Bert H. Franklin testified.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Cyrus S. McNutt Clarences. Darrow Job Harriman Bert H. Franklin

Want Ads Service Hours and Phone Contact

The notice states want ads accepted until 10 o clock tonight for Sunday listings. It offers telephone submission and mentions a billed mail interval. Call 176 on either line for assistance.

Sheriff Tobin Named in Libel and Injunction Suits Over Bugle Article

C. M. Chambers files two criminal libel suits and seeks a temporary injunction to stop the Bugle's circulation. James N. Gallagher Selig Deutschmann and Sheriff J W Tobin are named in the injunction effort filed in Twenty third district court with a final hearing set for this afternoon. Libel actions name Deutschmann and Gallagher alleging false statements and willful distribution. The article references candidates on the Callaghan ticket and Citizens league ticket with multiple supporters listed.

The Bugle C. M. Chambers James N. Gallagher Selig Deutschmann John W. Tobin Bexar County Twenty-third District Court Claude V. Birkhead J. N. Gallagher Chambers the Bugle Deutschmann Justiceseph Umscheid Gall 1 Callaghan Citizens’ League Allen Irving Lewis Andres Coy, Jr Edward D I. C. Baker George W. Huntress W. Walling D. A. McAskill L.camp

Third Cavalry Troops Ordered From Border Posts

An order at Fort La Houston directs the Third Cavalry units on duty along the Mexican border to return to the post. Troops will be replaced by a detachment from Fort Clark and the Fourteenth Cavalry at Marfa, with plans possibly tied to Cuban service. The Sanderson, Marfa, and Eagle Pass stations are affected.

Fort la Houston Third Cavalry Fort Sam Houston Foteenth Fort Clark Caw Washington Sanderson Marfa Eagle Pass Fourteenth Cavalry Marfa Eagle Pass

Shower Damps Heat as Rain Marks Cool Spell

A light morning shower cooled the atmosphere with limited precipitation. The heaviest rainfall noted was 1.68 inches at a location reported by the Southwestern Telegraph phone company. Rain spread over the state as fair and cooler conditions are forecast tonight.

Southwestern Telegraph Phone Company

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