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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1913
Page
1
A special city council meeting considers a referendum on Mayor Brown's cost sharing plan for street paving under Section 11 title 22 of the 1911 Civil Statutes. The proposed one third two thirds framework would split costs about 43 percent city, 57 percent owners, with bonds for sewer and other improvements treated separately.
Morning reports show ST LOUIS at 74 with clear skies and 8 mph west wind. rain expected tonight and Sunday with lows around 72. CHICAGO at 44 cloudy with 28 mph north wind. rain Sunday and 44 low. MILWAUKEE 42 partly cloudy with 22 mph NE wind. Sunday probably fair. KANSAS CITY 64 cloudy 12 mph north. possible rain Sunday. NEW YORK 70 partly cloudy 10 mph SW. 24 hour low 62. BOSTON 72 partly cloudy 14 mph SW. trains Sunday. WASHINGTON 74 partly cloudy with south wind. 24 hour low 68.
Washington June 7. Senator Jones of Washington engages in a one man filibuster protesting the Democratic caucus refusal to grant an additional clerk. He vows to continue his campaign despite threats. Senators, busy with committee work, repeatedly entered to record their presence as the tariff sub committee struggled to finish schedules. Majority whip Lewis expresses unhappiness over the disruption.
Charles Kaplow, a New York athlete who donated skin for burns patients, now requires new grafts after a 36 square inch patch failed to heal. Volunteers had offered to operate, but his wife disappeared, and Kaplow’s condition was described as serious at Flower Hospital.
Frank E Esola former detective was found guilty of conniving with Michael Gallo in robbing a farmer of 900 dollars. The case ties him and seven other policemen to the forty thieves bunco ring that swindled more than 300000 since 1905 with police protection.
In the absence of the Best family, three men in a black touring car entered John Best's Staten Island home early today, blew open a safe containing 5000 dollars in jewelry and money, then set the house on fire before fleeing. Neighbors misread the entry as a family call. the robbery was found after firemen arrived.
Washington June 7. Thirty one Weather Bureau employees were reduced for alleged political activity linked to the dismissal of Chief Willis L Moore. Henry L Heiskel and D J Carroll were suspended without pay. Charges against fifty employees claim they sought promotions or raises in exchange for promoting Moore for secretary of agriculture. Thirty one have been demoted. fourteen cases are in abeyance. Burns, Moore's lieutenant, was dismissed after a probe into travel on government expense used for political work.
Jere Knode Cooke, once pastor of Hempstead, N Y, announced to his lawyer that he will marry Florita Whaley within a week or ten days. The civil ceremony will occur after Cooke receives a copy of his divorce. The plan includes a simple honeymoon and an evening theater outing.
The attorney general's department advised the governor that State Senator W. O. Murray of Floresville cannot join the state insurance board because he is a member of the lawmaking body that passed the act creating the board.
Princeton professor Henry Jones Ford is seen as the leading candidate for governor general of the Philippines as President Wilson considers options. His appointment is regarded as virtually settled in Washington.
Two sub committees on the tariff bill did not complete their tasks today. Senator Simmons, chairman of the finance committee, has been forced to withhold a call for a full committee meeting.
In New York on June 17 Justice Aspinall granted Mrs Blanche Heye fifteen thousand dollars a year alimony instead of the seventy eight thousand she sought from George Heye a New York banker. The payment is to continue pending trial of the divorce suit.
A rural carrier on route No 3 near Luling Texas found an artificial leg wrapped and addressed in a country box yesterday morning. The leg was accepted and sent on to Houston.
Harrison E. Smith of the Department of Agriculture stationed at Elida New Mexico reports the grasshopper problem is serious and he has failed to secure farmer aid despite telegraphing the department for assistance.
The Uruguayan Senate approved a treaty of arbitration with the United States in a move to resolve disputes between the two nations. The June 17 session in Montevideo confirmed the accord as presented.
Washington report notes that neither the House nor the Senate were in session on June 7, leaving lawmakers idle for the day in the capital.
King George entertains peace delegates from Balkan states and Turkey at Buckingham Palace during a luncheon to mark the peace treaty. Attendees include the Duke of Connaught Premier Asquith Foreign Secretary Grey and Viscount Morley amid Near East tensions and Bulgarian cabinet resignation uncertainty.
Reports from Constantinople say several European powers have ordered their embassies and legations to press for the demobilization of armies in the city and the Balkan capitals. The move signals increased pressure on regional forces amid tensions.
In Los Angeles British residents push for the recall of F C Mortimer, Los Angeles British vice consul, following the Empire Day disaster at Long Beach that killed 38. A petition accuses him of inefficiency and absence from inquest and rescue efforts. Mortimer declined comment.
Washington experts from the Bureau of Animal Industry pursue methods to breed hens with variegated plumage amid new state and federal bans on bird plumage destruction. The National Museum bird division weighs the issue but doubts practical evolution of the common hen.
A 1500 mile cowboy race for a $1000 prize began in Kansas City with riders Miller Hawk Spur Texas William Benton Sierra Blanca Texas and T O Henderson Coyama New Mexico competing toward Winnipeg Each rides with a pack pony and travels via Omaha to Minneapolis then picks separate trails Officials say they will ride 25 miles daily early and 70 miles on the home stretch Mayor Jost conducted the official start sending a letter to Winnipeg officials.
UT Austin prepares for three day home coming celebration starting Sunday with the baccalaureate sermon. Reception committee completed final planning to handle thousands of visitors arriving for the event.
Col. William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill is critically ill in Knoxville Tennessee at the home of his cousin Charles O Ward. He was stricken during the afternoon performance of a show and doctors say his condition is grave.
The Columbian Woodmen of Atlanta Georgia has been issued a permit to do business in Texas by the state department of insurance and banking. The June 7 disclosure confirms the fraternal organization's official recognition to operate within the state.
Austin June 7 Miss Earl Benedict of San Antonio has been appointed stenographer for the state insurance board filling the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss Susie Luckey. Miss Benedict has assumed her duties.
Boston jury clears William M. Wood of the American Woolen Company of conspiracy to injure Lawrence textile strikers by planting dynamite. Foreman notes Atteaux unresolved. Dennis J. Collins convicted on two counts, thoughts of possible sentence suspension. Judge to investigate alleged juror bribery involving Morris Shumann.
The Texas railroad commission amended commodity tariff No 8A on beef cattle reconsigning after a San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf Railroad request. The change adds the line to the local and joint schedule and takes effect June 10.
Samuel Gompers, AFL president, was operated on for a second mastoid access yesterday. Surgeons said he is doing as well as could be expected and passed a good night.
In Houston on June 7, activity in construction surges as the carpenters strike of one month concludes with the union winning all contested points after about 800 workers were involved. The week closes with renewed activity across all construction lines.
United States pair Maurice E. McLoughlin and Harold H. Hackett defeated Australia’s Stanley H. Doust and A. B. Jones in straight sets to put the Americans one win from advancing to the second round in England next month. The doubles match followed two American victories in the Davis Cup tie at West Side Tennis Club.
At the San Antonio Country Club the championship final between F. M. Lewis and Fred Tarrant was tied at the ninth hole this morning. The finish will be played this afternoon as a large gallery follows the close contest.
The king's bench court condemned Mr and Mrs Pethick Lawrence Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst Miss Christabel Pankhurst and Mrs Mabel Tuke representing the Women’s Social and Political Union to pay 1840 damages to West End shopkeepers for window smashing during suffragette raids in London on June 7.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on June 7 an explosion in the Scott shaft of the Susquehanna Coal Company killed two miners and injured more than a dozen others. The blast occurred in the second lift of a slope about a mile underground and sparked a fire in the shaft.
The adjutant general's department issued an order re-assigning several companies in the Second Texas Infantry. Under the move the four San Antonio companies will be designated as Companies A, B, C and D with Captains D. K. Lansing, R. L. Burnett, A. C. Acker and J. P. Cranke as commanders.
Waco report from W. N. Lagenby notes millions of small white grasshoppers in Lubbock and Lynn counties. They feed on grass, not on crops, leading him to believe they will not harm crops though they consume extensive grass.
The San Antonio Light highlights its exclusive Leased Wire Day report from the Associated Press, noting it is the world’s largest and most reliable general news service with about 20,000 words daily. It also features a substantial own news service.
Rudolph Maurer moved $125 in cash and a ten dollar check to his home at 201 Paso Hondo street after feeling uneasy. A burglar entered his bedroom, stole the money from a pocket in trousers on a chair, and fled as a screen door slammed. The trousers were found near the gate but the money was gone.
Shade McIntosh, detained for drunkenness, told Jailer Mullins in Winchester that he was wanted for murder and would forfeit a $25 reward to the jailer who helped him. McIntosh allegedly killed Robert Murphy near Heidelburg three weeks ago after being arrested under the name Frank Bagley.
The installation of a telephone in the president's room today heightened senators' awareness that Wilson may appear at any moment. During a prior visit he received a key to his room allowing free access in and out without notice.
Miss Kerrile E Zimmerman of Ladoga Indiana has entered her fourth day of continuous sleep with only a rare eye opening once. She appears unresponsive to people as doctors monitor a mysterious condition that recalls her deceased mother’s similar episodes drawing local attention.
A June 7 dispatch from Eagle Pass reports a letter from Minister of War Mondragon urging Governor Maytorena to surrender. The missive warns of a merciless federal pursuit and confiscation of property if rebellion continues, while offering full amnesty if Maytorena submits. General Bliss inspects border posts as troops are potentially reinforced.
Three hundred Americans in Southern Tamaulipas, from 68 families, demand protection and send a message to President Wilson via Consul Miller in Tampico. The note asks the U S government to safeguard its citizens amid unrest in the region.
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