Submarine of French Navy Sinks After Collision
A French Navy submarine sinks after colliding with a warship. A smaller craft disappears quickly, believed cut in two. Officials caution that details are incomplete and investigations proceed.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
1
French Battleship St Louis Collides With Sub Vendemiaire
During morning maneuvers off Cherbourg the battleship St Louis struck the submarine Vendemiaire, causing its disappearance and presumed loss with 26 crew. The accident occurred near Aurigny Island amid strong tides. salvage and rescue efforts followed as officials reported the sixth French submarine loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cherbourg
St. Louis
Aurigny Island
Cape Hague
Alderny
Vandemaire
Prioul
Admiral Kiesel
M. Delcasse
Vendemiaire
Four warships off Guantanamo join fleet division
Caimanera Cuba June 8 fourth division of the United States Atlantic fleet is off the Guantanamo naval station. Battleships Missouri and Mississippi have joined erepete and Minnesota during the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Caimanera
Cuba
United States Atlantic Fleet
Guantanamo Naval Station
Missouri
Mississippi
Erepete
Minnesota
Rioting Reported Near Havana Suburb Regla
Rioting between officers and negroes occurred at Regla near Havana last night. Two officers were wounded before order was restored. Havana quiet again. government has no further news from Oriente.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Associated Press
Regla
Oriente
Bandits Rob Cylinder Bank in Broad Daylight Heist
Five men robbed the Bank of Cylinder Ohio of about $1000 early today and fled in an automobile after using five cases of dynamite to blow the vault door into the street. A posse is in pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Bank
Associated Press
Cylinder
Ohio
Bank of Cylinder
Pandemonium in Darrow bribery trial in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on June 8 the Darrow bribery trial saw a loud courtroom as four attorneys the judge and the witness clashed over remarks. Bert H Franklin faced severe cross examination while denying offence to counsel and the defense produced diary notes he testified before the grand jury January 20 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Clarence
Darrow
Bert H. Franklin
Appel
Hutton
Ford
Rogers
Fredericks
Franklin
Grand Jury
Bandits Attack Mine Owned by Americans in Mexico
Bandits attacked the Cinco Minas Mining camp near Guadalajara, repulsed after a fight that left two bandits dead and several wounded on both sides. Guards led by E. J. Callahan and Dr. J. H. Spence defended the camp as rural and state forces pursue the attackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalajara
Mex
Cinco Minas Mining Company
New York
E. J. Callahan
J. H. Spence
Million Pounds of Wool Offered by Kerrville Grower
Captain Charles Schreiner of Kerrville arrived in San Antonio to dispose of 1,500,000 pounds of wool drawn from spring clipping. Buyers gathered at the St Anthony hotel as the sale, postponed from this morning, moved to this afternoon with about 750 tons on offer and a similar volume expected in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schreiner
Kerrville
Charles Schreiner
San Antonio
St. Anthony Hotel
Aptain Schreiner
San Antonio Area Weather: Tonight and Sunday Fair
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Sunday with light winds and mild temperatures. No precipitation expected as the region enjoys settled spring conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio and Vicinity
Weather for Tourists Across Major Cities
Observations at 8 a m show varied conditions. St Louis 52 cloudy with NE wind 4 mph and possible rain. Chicago 58 clear with SW wind 6 mph. Milwaukee 54 clear with W wind 4 mph. St Paul 54 clear with S wind 4 mph. Kansas City 56 cloudy with E wind 10 mph. New York 656 cloudy with E wind 12 mph. Boston 54 clear with N wind 4 mph. Washington 56 clear with NE wind 14 mph. Sunday forecasts include fair skies and warmer conditions in several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Unfounded claim on Associated Press day file sharing
The statement asserts that no newspaper except the San Antonio Light reprints AP wire content. It contends any suggestion otherwise is baseless and untrue, reflecting a stance on exclusive use of AP material by the Light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Antonio
San Antonio
Memorial to Columbus Unveiling Planned in Washington
United States honors Columbus with a grand memorial fountain in Washington. President Taft to speak as 100000 visitors and Knights of Columbus attendees gather for unveiling ceremonies and a national parade. The monument features a 45 foot shaft with Columbus statue, globe, and four eagle supports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
America
Congress
Christopher Columbus
Knights of Columbus
Washington
Taft
Columbus
Italy
Marquise Confalonieri
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Union Station
Supreme Court of the United States
Thomas A. Shahan
Catholic University
Victor J. Dowling
Supreme Court of New York
Justice T. McCleary
Columbus Memorial Commission
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wilbur E. Thirkield
Howard University
Evans
R. K. Evans
United States Army
James A. Flaherty
Negro Knights of Pythias
Ferdinand and
Isabella
Spain
Daniel H. Burnham
Lorado Taft
Chicago
Governor Colquitt Introduced by Woman in Weatherford
Governor Colquitt spoke to a full City Hall audience in Weatherford Texas. He was introduced by H. W. Kateman and escorted by a thirteen-car automobile party. In Granbury last night he was introduced by Mrs. L. Hudson, noted as one of the first instances of a state candidate being vouched for by a woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Weatherford
Tex
Colquitt
H. W. Kateman
Granbury
L. Hudson
Katy Suit Seeks Speedier Texas Penalty Trial
In Austin Texas officials push to expedite the 5 million dollar Katy railroad penalty suit set for June 17 in Travis county. Assistant General Attorney McKnight and Judge E B Robertson work with Katy officials to agree on a statement of facts after reviewing the petition and schedules. The case centers on alleged 30 minute rule violations by the Katy Limited between Denison and Austin over several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State of Texas
Katy
Twenty-sixth District Court
Travis County
McKnight
E. B. Robertson
Knight
J. Munday
Denison
Railroad Commission
Katy Limited
Closing Hour Ten o Clock Tonight Want Ads Notice
Classified want ads for Sunday must be received by ten o clock tonight at the office. Ads accepted by phone at office rates and billed by mail. Call 176 for the Want Ad Department. Ten days two Sundays for seventy five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Want
Cruz Ortiz Freed by Chihuahua Rebels
An American citizen held as a spy by Chihuahua rebels has been released and is expected to reach El Paso tonight. The release followed a demand from American Consul Marion Letcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Cruz Ortiz
Ortiz
Marion Letcher
Wee Lass 15 Turned In As Found Article
Mary Johnston an eight year old girl known as a wee lass was found on a Hot Wells car and turned in at the Traction company lost and found office by the conductor. After inquiries and telephones, her parents Rev S B Johnston of 109 McKinley Ave were located and she was cared for at the Traction office. The girl remained calm and made friends with staff in the busy office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Johnston
the Traction Company
S. B. Johnston
McKinley Avenue
Down Town
Mary
Supt. Brown
Girl Leaves For Picnic From Nearby Home
In a soft lisping voice she states her name and explains she started for Hot Wells to attend a picnic. She then returns to her worried family circle, bids new friends goodbye, and seems somewhat sorry to leave.
State to prosecute stores over spoiled foods this summer
State Pure Food Commissioner Abbott said prosecutions will be started against retailers who fail to prevent eggs butter and other foods from spoiling in the heat. He asked Retail Merchants' associations in various cities to help ensure merchants keep foods fresh and avoid selling decomposed products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Abbott
Recruits Reach City for Fort Sam Houston Distribution
Southern Pacific train No. 7 brought 82 recruits for Fort Sam Houston aboard two tourist sleepers and an extra baggage car. R. L. McKibben, traveling passenger agent of the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railroad, accompanied the cars from the city to New Orleans. No special significance is attached to the arrival beyond distribution to Texas department organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Fort Sam Houston
R. L. McKibben
Galveston
Harrisburg
Taft Wins More Contests and Delegates Shift
Flinn on the scene denies upheaval while Roosevelt taunt looms. Arkansas delegates credited to Hin gets Florida delegates at large amid chaotic campaign maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Arkansas
Hin
Florida
Roosevelt Supporters Eye Contest Nearings as Taft Delegates Favored
State Senator William Flint arrives promising not to stir trouble while Roosevelt may attend a Chicago meeting if needed. Republican committee sets contests by temporary roll for the national convention. Arkansas districts favor Taft with two delegates each, while Florida districts largely back Taft in the early voting pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
William Flint
Pittsburg
Chicago
Republican Committee
Arkansas
Taft
Dupont
Delaware
Burnham
Eac
Florida
Associated Press
Dixon
Perks
Florida Col Gates
Chubb
Mittee
Lyon
Texas
District of Columbia
Flinn Reashey
William Finn
Vest
Taft gains key Georgia Florida seats in national GOP contest
Chicago dispatch reports Colonel Roosevelt may visit the city as parties clash over Georgia seating. The Republican national committee seated Taft delegates in Florida and Arkansas while Roosevelt forces contested Georgia. The vote on Fifth district delegates was decisive with Taft solidly ahead.
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Francé
Guantanamo
Dr. Spence
THE
Serene
Woman
Lir. Hudson
Dan Boynd
Moltke
Admiral Paschwitz
U. 58
Dreadnau Utah
Utah
Orozco
Wee Lass
Miss Mary Johnston
State Pure Food
Will Hastend
Flinn
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