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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1912

Page

2

Watermelons Arrive as San Antonians See Fresh Harvest

Watermelons with red meat reach San Antonio markets this week. The Geo L Taft Commission firm brought the first shipment from Mexico, wholesaling 40 to 60 dollars per hundred and retailing 60 cents to 1 dollar each. Consumers will see prices rise to 1 to 2 dollars per melon when available. The hexas melon crop is expected to be perceptive this year and move in a few days.

San Antonio Geo. L. Taft Commission Company Mexico

County Adds New Road Oiling Outfit in San Antonio

Bexar county brings a full oiling unit described as the only complete outfit of its kind in Texas. The gear includes three oil spraying wagons a large pump a heating boiler a sander and a roller. It will be assigned behind the courthouse and moved to Commissioner Meyers precinct to oil the Fredericksburg Road and other macadam roads for smoother dustless summer traffic.

Bexar County Te of Texas San Antonio Mission Loop Dave Meyers Fredericksburg

Real Estate Transfers Across City Blocks and Lots

A sequence of property transfers lists several deeds in 1912, detailing transfers among Geo Billing, Otto Schulze, Mary Ethel, Kate Burt, Harry Jonas, G R Bowles, Highland Park additions, Review Townsite Co, and others. Consideration amounts range from 1400 to 550 dollars, with parcels including blocks in Highland Park and various city blocks, Zavala Street, and South Flores Street areas.

Geo. Billing Otto Schulze Highland Improvement Co F. M. Bed New City Highland Park Addition Manton Kate Burt Mary Ethel Highland Park Highland Park: $500. Akeview Townsite Co Harry Jonas G. R. Bowles South Flores Review Townsite Co Nd Park Improvement Co Mary Ahland Park Ant Park Improvement Co Sbedl Bieland Park Coleman Robertson County el ‘Woods Bexar County Zavala Street Angeles Heights Improvement Co Hagelstein San Antonio Barrett Place Boulevard Rand Josephine Perner New City 9 Bessie W. Cross G.C Heights Perner Rf.h Adeline New Q Goliad Road Annie Wagner James H West Commerce

Summer School Opener By Sons Of Herman Children

The local Sons of Herman chapter will open a two month summer school on June 10 to teach German. Using Brackenridge High School, the program runs daily from 8 to 11 am with teachers drawn mainly from city public schools. Enrollment is open to all children, not only lodge members.

The Sons of Herman Brackenridge

Preacher Harris Haywood Arrested On Statutory Charge

Harris Haywood a negro preacher went to the sheriff to solicit support for the Emanuel Bible movement. He was confronted by Chief Deputy Stevens who announced a warrant for arrest on a statutory charge. Haywood was jailed to await bond after a preliminary hearing was waived.

Harris Haywood Emanual Bible Movement Stevens M Haywood Emanue Gosspil Deputy Stevens Haywood Yessuh Mr. Stevens Ben S.S Fisk

Mexican faction seeks recognition from Orozco after crossing into the United States

The group, reportedly loyal to a Mexican congress faction, crossed into the U.S. at Nuevo Laredo by Mexican federal secret service men and aims to reach Juarez. They say they will recognize Orozco if he surrenders his arms.

Nuevo Laredo Tex Juarez Mexican Congress Orozco

Villa Placed Under Arrest In Mexico City

Brig. Gen. Pancho Villa, once a rival to Orozco and a noted revolutionary figure, is placed under arrest by Gen. Huerta in Mexico City. Villa led Coahuila volunteers and his forces have been dispersed among northern detachments after the arrest.

Associated Press City OF Mexico Pancho Villa Orozco Ben Huerta Villa Coahuila Conejos Tlahualilo Ranch Madero Department of War Francisco Villa

Zapata May Attack Capital Unified Rebels Back Northern Plan

Gen Pascual Orozco sanctioned a Zapata led assault on Mexico City in a pact to avoid harming foreigners. An envoy confirmed northern rebels will act in unison with Zapata against President Madero.

Associated Press Chihuahua Mex Pascual Orozco Mexico Mexico City Emiliano Zapata Zapata Orozco Madero

Federals Seize San Buena Ventura Galeana in Mexico

Federal forces reported to have captured San Buena Ventura and Galeana in Chihuahua as part of a troop move from Sonora to deter rebel advances. Refugees said W H Kraft residence looted. the house is under American Consul guard as Kraft and family relocate to Santa Barbara California.

Associated Press EL Paso Tex San Buena Ventura Casas Grandes Galeana E. C. Llorente Sonora Bachimba Chihuahua W. H. Kraft Alberto Madero Mexico Letcher Kraft Santa Barbara Cal

No claim for indemnity on German subject Beel killing

Mexico City report states no claim has been filed by Germany over the death of Hugh Beel a German resident of Mezquital Zacatecas. Foreign Minister Lascuraín said the German minister brought the matter to attention but no indemnity request was made. Beel was believed killed defending his home during an attack on the town with weak defenses.

Associated Press Mexico City Hugh Beel Mezquital Zacatecas Pedro Lascurain Beel

Rebels Near Mazatlan Anticipate Final Invasion Clash

About five hundred followers of Chihuahua chieftain Panucah ride from Panucah in southeastern Sinaloa marking interior rebels crossing the mountains for the first time. A strong federal column led by General Ojeda including cavalry leaves Mazatlan as decisive combat is expected along the west coast.

Sinaloa Associated Press Mazatlan Mex Maderistas Orozco Chihuahua Panucah Ojeda

Rebels Claim Huerta Retreat Near Torreon Front

Special to The Light El Paso June 5 reports say Huerta’s army moved back toward Torreon to relieve that front. Rebels report control of several towns below Chihuahua previously evacuated by federal forces.

Huerta EL Paso Tex Torreon Chihuahua

San Antonio Likely to Aid State College Funding

Dr Frederick Terrell head of the school board and local banker said San Antonio would share the obligation to fund deficiency warrants issued by the state to rebuild the Agricultural and Mechanical college. A bulletin noted Houston bankers will lend $256000 toward the total $2000000 warrants, signaling regional support.

San Antonio State Department Austin Agricultural and Mechanical College Frederick Terrell Houston Colquitt

Dickinson Elected President of Realty Association

In Houston on June 5 the Texas State Realty association held its final session. H. B. Dickinson of San Antonio was elected president and Wyckliffe A. Hill of Houston secretary. Dallas won the 1913 meeting site over Austin, the choice becoming unanimous.

Associated Press Houston Tex Texas State Realty Association H. B. Dickinson San Antonio Wyckliffe A. Hill Dallas Austin

Roosevelt Delegates To Chicago Next Week

Special arrangements move Texas Roosevelt delegates to the Republican convention in Chicago opening June 18. Two Pullman cars carry Dallas delegates, arriving Chicago June 15 and June 17 respectively, via Katy railroad. A Democratic National Convention train leaves Dallas for Baltimore via St Louis and Pennsylvania lines, with a special sleeping car for San Antonio delegates to Dallas to connect. departure date not fixed, but planned for the week before June 26.

Roosevelt Texas Chicago Dallas North Texas City Katy St. Louis Arena & Alton Mound Ty Baltimore Pennsylvania San Antonio

Death mystery as Coroner probes egg intactness in Connecticut case

In Sharon Connecticut Coroner weighs whether Wilcox 66 died from a fall or foul play after he was found dead beside a wall with a bag of twelve eggs unharmed. Police consider murder or accidental fall as explanations.

Herman Ge Wilcox Sharon Wilcox

Ohio Governor Harmon Campaign Targeted By Opponents

E H Moore campaign manager for Governor Harmon urged adoption of the committee report on resolutions. He accused opponents of the unit rule of humiliating Harmon, saying he has been vilified and attacked in the campaign with adjectives and epithets aimed at the Democratic governor of Ohio.

Harmon E. H. Moore Committee On Resolutions Ohio Moore

Arkansas Democratic Convention Sees Clark Faction Favorable Plan

Arkansas expects a 580 delegate convention with Clark supporters favored, possibly eight delegates at large under a unit rule. District caucuses will name two delegates each, while the convention directs voting. Joe T. Robinson, Clark ally, is named as governor nominee from the Sixth District.

Associated Press Little Rock Ark Champ Clark Baltimore Clark Wilson Harmon Joe T. Robinson Robinson Arkansas

Kenyon Leads as Primary Returns Favor Urges Victory

Related returns from Mondays statewide primary show Senator Kenyon extending his lead over La Fayette Young for the U S Senate. Clark leads the gubernatorial race by over 30 thousand, with Proudfoot and Holden trailing. Dunn claims the Democratic governor nomination by about 20 thousand over Hamilton. Several incumbents seek re election, and a special election will nominate a successor after Hubbard's sudden death.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa Kenyon LaFayette Young United States George W. Clark P. G. Holden Ames A. V. Proudfoot Indianola Proudfoot W. L. Harding Sioux City G. A. Kenderlin Iowa City

Bryan to Attend Both Conventions During Three Month Tour

W. J. Bryan urged Nebraska Press association editors to back a bill requiring publishers to publish ownership names on editorial pages. He begins a three month tour lasting after his departure, attending the Republican convention as a newspaper man and the Democratic convention as a delegate.

Associated Press Lincoln Neb W. J. Bryan Nebraska Press Association Bryan Congress

Governor Colquitt Adds Texas Speaking Dates

The schedule lists new appearances for Governor Colquitt across Texas with locations Comanche Dublin Stephenville Granbury Weatherford Conroe Trinity Crockett Lovelady Groveton Lufkin Nacogdoches Timpson Carthage Gilmer Pittsburg and Mt Pleasant from June 6 to June 15 with specific times for each stop. Local audiences await the campaign events.

Austin Tex Colquitt Comanche Dublin Stephenville Granbury Weatherford Conroe Trinity Crockett Lovelady Groveton Lufkin Nacogdoches Timpson Carthage Gilmer Pittsburg Mt. Pleasant

Denies Rump Convention Rumor Linked to Hammond

D Atherton secretary treasurer of the National Republican league denied that the First regiment armory in Chicago was booked for a rump republican convention. He said the armory is engaged for a rally after the nomination.

Associated Pres Washington D. Atherton National Republican League John Hays Hammond Chicago Atherton League

Maryland Delegates Split Over Roosevelt View of Convention

In Baltimore on June 5, two delegates aligned with Taft indicated opposition to Senator Root for temporary chairman, signaling that a majority of Maryland's 16 Republican delegates may back the Roosevelt program at the national convention.

Maryland Root Associated Press Baltimore Roosevelt Taft Senator Root

MacGregor Heads to Chicago for Texas Republican Fight

H. F. MacGregor Taft’s Texas manager plans to travel to Chicago Sunday to personally push for recognition of his faction within the Texas Republican party.

MacGregor Chicago Associated Press Houston Tex H. F. MacGregor Taft Texas Texas Republican Party

Woodmen Picnic Draws San Antonians to Comfort

More than 1000 residents will ride the excursion train from San Antonio to Comfort for a Woodmen of the World day in the woods. The program features athletic events, degree work exhibitions, a speech by Clinton G. Brown, dancing, and possible riverbank fishing along the Guadalupe. The return trip leaves Comfort at 7 30 p m arriving in San Antonio at 9 80 p m.

San_Antonio Aransas Pass Woodmen Kerrville Sam Houston Sam Houston Camp Cypress Camp No Clinto G. Brown Guadalupe River Comfort San Antonio

Ford Cars In Use Reach 135 636 In 1903-12 Output

Detroit report notes by June 4 that 135 636 Ford cars are in use, covering the factory output since 1903 and roughly one third of all cars then existing. By end of 1912 the figure is expected to near 200 000.

Detroit Mich Ford

Kern Resumes Speech in Lorimer Trial

The Senate resumes debate as Senator Kern repeats his critical analysis of evidence against Senator Lorimer. The second day includes tension between Chicago witness Edward Hines and International Harvester manager Clarence Funk amid close watch by Lorimer.

Kern Lorimer Senate Illinois Warren Edward Hines Chicago Clarence S. Funk International Harvester Company Senator Lorimer

Hotel Arrivals List With Wide Geographical Spread

A long hotel arrivals column shows guests and couples from cities across Texas and beyond, including El Paso El Paso Alto Dallas St Louis New York Chicago Houston and Mexico City. Names include T C Becker H C Schmidt M M Whitley and many others traveling to venues in Texas.

C. Lassater Falfurrias E. G. Higgins New Britain Conn A. H. L. Dally Temple C. D. Stokes Lampasas F. M. Vaugn Denver J. H. Weal Rogers Texas Gunter W. H. Burnett Devine E. J. Kean Jr Dallas Wm. Magenan Gomez Palacios Mex W. R. Harrison Humble M. H. Welch J. C. Griffert Houston J. W. Baldeschwiler Skidmore J. N. VanArsdell Laredo S. A. Munster Luling L. R. Cocretam Charles Lang St. Louis Savoy . Perkins

Building Permits Report Listing Multiple Dwellings

Charles Zoller applies for a one room addition on Lopez street costing 200 dollars. J W Eddar seeks a six room dwelling on West Craig place priced at 2600 dollars. J G Neall proposes a four room dwelling on Theo oneee for 800 dollars. G W Fims files an eight room stucco dwelling at 1724 Main avenue for 4000 dollars. Dr G W Fims requests a six room one dwelling at 1724 Main avenue for 2000 dollars.

Charles Zoller Lopez Street J. W. Eddar West Craig Place J. G Neall Theo G. W. Fims Main Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

BAS SAN Antonians Alamo City Hermann Green Reading John K. Tener Tener San Antonio May Judson Harmon Toledo Dickinson Realty Association Chigago Katy Road Gomez Senor Gomez Republic of Cuba Key West Florida AN Sera Collins Garden Turner Hall Paul Meerscheidt Fred Hummert Sam B. Weller W. M. Morgan Chas. B. Bosshardt A. H. Jones Maverick-Clarke Litho CO RLV
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