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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1912
Page
3
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Col Jake Wolters, seeking the U S Senate, criticized the Houston convention and the Baltimore delegates for ties to public service corporations. He said he would not practice law for corporations and cited Thomas H Ball as floor leader, noting Ball’s Frisco Lines representation. The speech followed a Hillsboro rally after a Waco arrival.
Tomas Lamb’s murder case against Blaz Perez was continued due to the missing dead man’s son in Mexico, whose testimony is sought for key statements the defense wishes to introduce. The unsettled conditions hinder communication, prompting the adjournment.
A gospel meeting is held at the Church of Christ 3432 South Flores Street each night at 8 o clock. Evangelist F E Wallace conducts the services and is in charge of the work. The meetings have been successful.
General Orozco launches offensive after two weeks of rebel retreat as detachments move toward Julimes Meoqui and Jimenez to oppose Villa forces. Huerta reports moving main army into Santa Rosalia while rebels claim to have retaken the town.
At Jimenez Mexico June 4 after ten days of repairs to burned bridges federal forces move north toward Santa Rosalia 46 miles away where the vanguard is stationed a cavalry brigade is due to join today and main forces are to reach in two days no rebel movement south from Bachimpa is reported.
Jose BE Cordova secretary general of the revolution and chief counsellor to Gen Pascual Orozco told American consul Marion Letcher that foreigners would not be molested in rebel operations near Chihuahua. The visit followed a U S state department inquiry into rebel proclamations suspected of bias toward the federal government over arms exports.
Rebels claim 1000 men led by Col. Antonio Rojas han seized Jimenez while Huerta’s forces evacuated. Orozco awaits Bachimba engagement as Villa Rabago move from the southwest contending for lines north of Jimenez amid railroad disruption. Rebels send cavalry west to check federal flanks and ease tensions at Chihuahua.
Retired Army sergeant P. J. Maloney of 1501 Burnet Street credits Plant Juice with ending his inability to write his name and restoring sleep and nerve stability. He says one bottle changed him, improving appetite digestion mood and daily energy. He urges others to visit Fischer's Drug Store to learn more from the Plant Juice demonstrator.
Reports indicate rough handling of troop movements to Chihuahua with regimental deployments stalled by shortages of uniforms hats and shoes. Paymaster and quartermaster departments show limited activity in Chihuahua as a result of the logistical slow down.
Robert H. Murray of the New York Tribune predicts Madero will triumph against the Mexican revolution. He cites Madero's resources and rebels' financial demoralization, plus international prestige, saying U S intervention is unlikely. He spoke in San Antonio on return to Mexico City.
Special report from El Paso, June 4, states five Mexicans who claim American citizenship were arrested in Juarez and extradited to Chihuahua to stand trial as Maderista spies. Cruz Ortiz, an El Paso resident, is among the detainees and faces possible death by firing squad unless supporters intervene.
El Paso mayor C E B Kelly and citizens prepared a protest against moving the Fourth cavalry from Fort Bliss Texas to Fort Huachuca Arizona. They fear the Second cavalry arriving June 15 from the Philippines with few horses cannot provide border protection.
Manuel P. Goytia Argentine consul general in Mexico City filed a strong protest to his government regarding an offensive remark attributed to President Madero. Madero reportedly called Argentine poet Manuel Ugarte a foreigner who came to teach Mexicans patriotism and insult the government. He cited a history of conflict with Paraguay as context for the rebuke.
Federal authorities in El Paso received word from San Francisco that Gon zalo Enrile Orozco's financial agent is dying of blood poison in that city. Enrile was said to be among three men who arrived in Juarez last Tuesday night on a special train from Chihuahua and were met by a column of rebel soldiers.
Troops of the Fourth cavalry along the border are relieved and replaced by infantry. The Fourth cavalry moves to Fort Huachuca, Arizona, while rebels kill two allies believed captured in Chihuahua. Bodies of those recruited locally and slain by rebels are found at Rancho Mundy opposite Fort Hancock, Texas, discovered by an American acquaintance.
El Paso, June 4 Consul Letcher reports the bodies of Tiburcio Sanchez and Francisco Enriquez, El Pasoans, who were part of a federal detachment have been recovered. Authorities continue to investigate the incident and identify the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Four hundred volunteers from Nogales including 200 Yaquis left with 34 regulars to join General Huerta’s army at the Chihuahua state line. The column was commanded by Colonel Camberos and Sonora Governor Gayou. Ambassador Wilson will visit the United States.
Mr Wilson makes a brief visit to Washington and expects to return in about three weeks. Mrs Wilson, who has been in the United States for some time, will accompany him. Ill health blamed on the heavy duties of the past year prompts the journey.
A party of Americans reached San Antonio this morning from Mexico City and registered at the St Anthony hotel. They said their exodus from the republic was uneventful and not caused by disturbed conditions. The group included Mrs. Paul Hudson and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hansen, and A. Strang.
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