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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
2
Roosevelt and Taft factions clash over Arkansas and Ninth Alabama contest results at the Republican National Committee meetings. Delegates describe door clashes, police, and protests as they challenge seating at the convention.
Roosevelt in Oyster Bay criticizes the Chicago GOP contests as naked theft saying one Alabama district stands out. He plans a later peppery statement, expected this afternoon, about the national committee decisions.
Madison Wis June 8 Senator La Follette will push a platform plank at the Republican national convention. The plank will oppose ship subsidies denounce political navy wards and call for a national defense expert commission. It will also oppose the Aldrich currency scheme and enshrine trust regulation ideas in law.
Governor Harmon confirmed that M A Daugherty of Lancaster Ohio will place his name before the Democratic convention in Baltimore. Someone from outside the state will be chosen to deliver the seconding speech.
San Pedro Army Post introduces pay as you enter cars with a rule restricting large items. Baby carriages must fold, and no bicycles steamer trunks or large packages may be carried. The policy aims to keep platforms clear as another line adopts pay as you enter cars biweekly.
Col. Jake Wolters, candidate for the United States senate, spoke to more than 1200 at Taylor about free raw material and its effect on Texas farming. He argued free wood lowers stocker prices and cheap wool lowers cotton prices, and he criticized Sheppard for making prohibition the sole issue. He also addressed about 3000 at Georgetown in the afternoon.
The Colquitt club of Bexar County was organized at Turner hall with over 100 attendees. Martin J. Arnold named chairman and T. D. Dobbs Jr. secretary as resolutions pledge support for O. B. Colquitt's reelection and a large majority in Texas.
Mrs. Pascual Orozco wife of the rebel leader in northern Mexico passed through San Antonio on the way to New Orleans from El Paso. The journey follows speculation of future moves including possible trips to Europe or Cuba and heightened secrecy by United States agents.
A Johnson City special reports 25 men killed in Dante Virginia during a card game fight aboard the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio railroad town. Foreigners and mountain folk clashed using knives and pistols leading to the massacre.
The Texas secretary of state, via the attorney general, rules that chambers of commerce and similar city chartered bodies are exempt from franchise tax. The ruling cites section 57 article 642 of the corporation law, noting these groups promote city welfare and are not taxed under section 18 of the 1907 tax law. Acting Secretary Gregg notes it contradicts prior department stances. The Young Men's Business Club of Palestine raised the question.
Seismographs at Georgetown University registered continual earth shocks since yesterday morning with periods of extraordinary violence. Scientists estimate the disturbance within 2400 miles of Washington and note two pronounced shocks at 2:15 and 4:09 AM, suggesting potentially destructive activity.
Comptroller Lane asks Attorney General Lightfoot for guidance on San Antonio City Treasurer Church’s bond fund reports. He questions penalties for noncompliance, applicability of tax levy duties to cities with special charters, and the comptroller’s duty if interest and sinking funds are underfunded.
General Huerta and his federal army move headquarters to Santa Rosalia, 61 miles south of Bachimba, as Orozco’s rebels mass nearby. Bridges destroyed by rebels must be replaced by Maderist troops. a $200,000 bridge at Santa Rosalia remains the main obstacle.
A Senate resolution introduced by Senator Nelson asks a committee to investigate whether Americans are aiding or fomenting revolutions in Mexico or Cuba. The measure cites widespread reports of such activity and seeks to determine their truth or falsity. No immediate action is expected.
A son and heir was born to Judge and Mrs. R. B. Minor of this city, son of former San Antonio boy Joe Minor now in Salt Lake City. The baby will be named Joe Jr. Minor married Mamie Walker of San Antonio two years ago. The young Minor works for the Salt Lake City Tribune.
The midsummer meeting of the Masonic grand lodge of Texas committee on work closed in Beaumont after a three day session. Visiting Masons toured to New Arthur and attended a banquet led by the Eastern Star ladies. Members present included C. P. Boone of San Antonio chairing with George P. Morgan of El Paso A. L. Hartshorn of Fort Worth J. H. Knowles of Midland and J. C. Warren of San Antonio.
Federals seized the town of Madera Chihuahua site of Pearson company lumber mills and box factory. Juarez reports no official word from rebel headquarters but does not deny the claim, noting the Madera garrison moved to Casas Grandes leaving the town exposed. The federal force pursues Casas Grandes and aims toward Chihuahua City.
Federal outposts moved north and retreated after a sharp skirmish with about 200 rebels led by General Jose Campos a few miles south of Santa Ysabel. The 60 federals escaped unscathed and are linked to General Rabago’s column. Raoul Madero reportedly takes command. Reinforcements were sent west as rebels muster near the Mexican Northwestern railway.
The Mexican permanent commission confirms Gustavo Madero, brother of President Madero, as ambassador to Japan replacing Emilio. Porfirio Diaz Jr. was to sail earlier. Diaz resigns. Francisco Villa arrives at the north prison under guard to face war department trial for alleged abuses. Alberto Braniff leads several hundred volunteers aged 12 to 30 toward the front.
Adolf Heusinger Jr aged 44, a San Antonio resident and hardware firm buyer, died after a brief pneumonia at his home 2019 Main Ave. He leaves parents, wife Augusta Basse, a 13 year old son, four sisters and a brother. He was a Mason and Hermann Son with multiple lodge memberships. Funeral 4 p.m. at his residence with Masonic and Hermann Sons rites and interment in Hermann Sons cemetery.
Boston Elevate Railway resumes all lines after a night of streetcar stoppage. Officials report 90 percent of cars in service with 1000 new workers ready. strike leader says 4000 employees on strike. Police guard routes as the city fears afternoon trouble and federal action looms.
A long hotel arrivals list shows guests from Atlanta Dallas Houston Chicago Boston Los Angeles New Orleans Mexico City and many more. Names include Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Hitchcock Theodore V. Wesley J. W. Thompson Miss Gertrude Burkett Miss Carolyn Rhoades and Misses Alva and Francis Johnson among others with residences in St Louis Portland New York and Dallas.
During June July and August our offices yards and planing mill will be closed Saturdays at 12 noon. ED STEVES & SONS Sunset ED STEVES & SONS I G N.
E. A. Eager and his wife were thrown from a buggy on Avenue D when a fast auto struck the rear. Mr. Eager sustained severe head injuries and code indications of unconsciousness. Mrs. Eager suffered extensive body bruises. Dr. H. H. Ogilvie treated them. Mr. Eager woke and rested easier today. The automobile number is known.
In Austin at the Hancock opera house a large audience gathered for Colquitt’s first rally of the campaign in Travis county. Speakers defended the governor’s record and discussed eligibility for a second term. Judges Rogan and Birkhead of San Antonio, W A Trenchmann, Ike D White and others spoke in support.
Miss Ethel Vickers youngest daughter of Engineer William Vickers of the Katy and J. N. Mize were married Thursday night in Smithville Texas. Rev. W. A. Waltrip officiated. They left for San Angelo and other western points amid music at the White Horse Tavern.
Mrs. J. H. White aged 80 died Thursday night at her daughter Mrs. J. B. Coons home six miles from Gonzales Texas. The body was taken to Platenia for interment. A garbled end quotes paragraph follows from a Boston Herald excerpt about American civilization and industrial development.
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