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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1913
Page
1
Mayor Clinton G. Brown, sworn in with the new council, urges immediate action on a 3,325,000 bond issue for general improvements in San Antonio. He backs the front foot assessment plan with a one third two thirds funding split and argues streets should be paid by fronting taxpayers.
Observations recorded at dawn show temperatures ranging from 54 to 72 degrees across St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston and Washington with winds varying and forecasts suggesting possible rain or fair conditions Tuesday and a mix of clear to cloudy skies across locations.
Washington, June 2. After three days of rest the president showed renewed color and health at the Monday conference. He joked with reporters and indicated indecision delays a public printer nomination. He may send names for the industrial committee to the Senate this week and has nearly completed a diplomatic list. Changes in the civil service commission await a Senate investigation outcome.
Judge George A. Lowther, elected by a large margin, took the oath at 7:30 AM and immediately convened the Corporation Court. He disposed of over fifty cases in 1 hour 15 minutes, including fines up to $10 for vagrancy and intoxication, with most stemming from weekend arrests.
In Boston the government resumes its pattern in Superior Court aiming to tie President William M. Wood of the American Woolen Co. Frederick E. Atteaux a dye maker and Dennis J. Collins a dog fancier to an alleged conspiracy to plant dynamite to smear strikers during last year’s Lawrence troubles. The government’s case was nearing its end and Atteaux was expected to testify in his own defense.
Oklahoma City and vicinity cooled by overcast skies after a three day heat spell. The day began at 10 o clock with a 93 degree reading and peaked at 99 degrees in the afternoon. Yesterday marked the warmest June 1 since the weather bureau began 21 years ago.
Selections for House committees were presented to the caucus for ratification. Administration backs Carter Glass of Virginia as chairman of the banking and currency panel with four fellow old members Kearbly Indiana Brown West Virginia Bulkely Ohio Neely Kansas.
The Pope is 78 today and has received countless birthday greetings from around the world. He spent the day quietly with relatives and entourage, and yesterday held a farewell audience with Cardinal O Connell of Boston. The pontiff asked about the missionary congress to meet in Boston in October and wished it success.
Edward Peyson Weston the famed 75 year old long distance pedestrian began a 1500 mile tramp from New York to Minneapolis He aims to finish in 60 days arriving August 2 to lay the cornerstone of the Minneapolis Athletic Club His journey will pass through New Jersey Pennsylvania New York Ohio Indiana Illinois and Wisconsin aided by an accompanying automobile with two assistants for safety and comfort.
Army war college experts say fighting qualities of allied and Turkish troops were evenly matched in the Balkan conflict. They note Turkey fought a losing war from the start due to unpreparedness while the Balkan allies had long prepared for the struggle.
Calvin Ss Glover, blind from birth and a Louisville Kentucky native, is among Columbia University’s nearly two thousand seniors to receive degrees. He earns a Bachelor of Arts, has joined Phi Beta Kappa, and has mastered organ and piano while tuning pianos to support himself.
Anglia Shefer aged 20 died after a false tooth loosened while she laughed at a story told by fiancé Albert Hodefer. The tragedy occurred in Chicago last night, with authorities reviewing the accident as a fatal choking incident.
Walter Hines Page the new American ambassador and Irwin B Laughlin secretary to the embassy joined King George VI at Buckingham Palace for his usual derby week levee. The San Antonio Light features the Leased Wire Day AP report as its exclusive general news service.
Senate inquiry opens as Ashurst Borah Overman and Reed weigh alleged lobbying against tariff. Witnesses deny improper influence while naming McMurray tied to Cherokee land contracts worth hundreds of millions. President Wilson may supply information but not testify.
Former State Senator F C Weinert of Seguin officially assumes duties as secretary of state in Austin succeeding Col John L Wortham who resigned. He will keep his Seguin home while his daughters attend school in the city. Wortham prepares to move to Lubbock to lead a major irrigation project. Weinert aims for few personnel changes and brings a background in penal reform and pardons work in the Legislature.
Right Rev. Charles H. Brent Episcopal bishop in the Cape Islands traveled in steerage on the Caronia from Liverpool. He said clergymen belong with the common people and urged pride in immigrants who will build American citizenship. Brent will go to Washington to confer with Secretary of War Garrison about the Philippines.
Premier reports Cyprus plans recast as Italy yields Epirus coast to Greece and France accepts southern Albania frontier from Cape Stylos to Goritza. The move is hailed as finalizing Albania’s autonomous reconstitution and easing regional tensions.
The Human Derelicts' Protective Association formed in Boston with Phillip Kennan as president, John Levy as secretary, and James Carroll as treasurer. About fifty destitute newsvendors attended, Kennan saying their aim is to secure a livelibood and fair prices for essentials.
Sofia June 2 An agreement in principle for a meeting of the premiers of Bulgaria Servia Greece and Montenegro was reached last night by Bulgarian and Servian ministers at Tzaribrode on the Bulgarian frontier to exchange views on the Balkan situation. During their conference the Balkan premiers will attempt to settle all matters in dispute between the allies.
A report from Saloni ki says a commercial and political understanding has been reached between the Greeks and the Servians against Bulgarian claims. The Bulgarian commander at Elutheria informed the Greek commander that Bulgarian troops would not advance further and recent movements were not hostile.
Dr. S. Daneff, principal Bulgarian peace delegate, departed London for Sofia in response to an urgent government dispatch. The move comes as Bulgaria seeks timely directives amid ongoing negotiations.
Mrs Flora Drummond a militant suffragette leader underwent a successful operation in London today. She was taken ill during police court proceedings in May and a second, more serious operation is planned once she recovers, likely postponing her trial indefinitely.
In Tokyo on June 2, the Kelo University alumni hosted a banquet for the Leland Stanford Jr University of California baseball team. Prominent guests praised international athletics for strengthening friendship between the United States and Japan.
Rockport Texas report says Arnold Davis, 14 year old son of Dave Davis, was accidentally shot at his home yesterday afternoon and died within hours.
The twenty sixth annual convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engine men opens with about 1100 delegates in attendance. President Wilson will receive the delegates at the White House as sessions begin.
A Friday night attack on the American consulate in Piedras Negras involved stones hurled at the building. No injuries were reported. The assault is seen as the work of Consul Ellsworth's enemies, connected to pressure for his removal by Governor Carranza. Troop B from Eagle Pass was ordered back amid heightened tensions.
Reports say Monterey was taken by the Constitutionalist faction with no independent confirmation. Eagle Pass resident John Bowles is jailed on inciting revolution charges after police found 1000 50 30 cartridges on his arrival from San Antonio. Carranza announces shipments must stay inside his controlled zone and urges merchants to suspend outside shipments.
Washington June 2 President Wilson announced he has chosen an ambassador to Mexico but will defer appointment until conditions warrant recognition of the Mexican republic.
General Lucio Blanco demanded the surrender of Matamoros. A letter signed by Blanco and Major Francisco Mujica was delivered to Major Hesterian Ramos by a U S Consul envoy. Ramos read the letter and did not surrender, while authorities questioned the delivery method.
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