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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1913
Page
1
Army officers involved Huerta uncovers plot to incite rebellion against his government in Merigo City as authorities announce the discovery and arrests.
Report from Mexico City states Zacatecas fell after a 900 strong assault. Only 20 of the 300 federal garrison escaped. Surviving rebels said many noncombatants were killed and property looted. Governor captive. four cannon and some machine guns seized. Constitutionalists move on Aguascalientes.
Arturo Elias of San Antonio, representing the Huerta government, protested to the United States over Consul Johnson of Matamoros asking Sixth Mexican Cavalry Band members, prisoners in Brownsville, to return. Johnson claimed he relayed a message from General Blanco to protect and assist the non combatant musicians, while Elias contends Johnson had no right to interfere. The band members refused to go back, Elias returned to San Antonio to pursue the matter.
Mexican Consul Lozano received word that General Tellez with 2000 men was ordered to march from 100 miles south to Nuevo Laredo. His expected arrival would preclude a battle that federals in Nuevo Laredo had prepared for, including trenches wire entanglements and mines. Refugees fill the American side as the town braces for the potential clash.
Unsettled, showers tonight and Wednesday. June temperatures trend noted with overnight and midweek chances of rain and variable winds. Local forecast covers San Antonio and surrounding area with caution for light to moderate precipitation and cooler overnight lows.
Observations at 8 am report clear skies and modest winds in St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee and other cities. Temperatures range from 48 to 68 with lows between 42 and 50. Wednesday forecast calls for fair conditions and possible rain in Kansas City.
In Alpena Michigan on June 10 eight thousand businessmen farmers and professionals transformed Northeastern Michigan by building over 250 miles of gravel road from Bay City to Mackinaw City. The state highway segment passed through 48 townships across eight counties. Four thousand teams and 750 automobiles aided the effort while 2500 women supplied meals for the workers.
Marionette Madia and two Italian immigrant girls on a Crosstown car were charged $19.55 for fares after two men offered Italian silver and a gold $20 piece was exchanged. The conductor William Curtin was arrested on larceny charges after protests from a passenger.
A Richmond California delegation traveled to Washington bearing a ornate chest with 36 bottles of grape juice for inspection by Secretary of State Bryan. The chest bears a plate reading Diplomatic peace cocktails as the group heads to a June 16 conference before the federal rivers and harbors engineering board.
Fifteen persons were drowned when a dilapidated raft sank on the River Tcheptsa during Ascension day on June 5. Delayed Vyatka dispatches report a riot among locals over lax police supervision at the ferry.
Four teen battleships and cruisers with naval cadets on board passed out to sea last night. They will probably proceed to the southern drill grounds where maneuvers will be held for the benefit of the midshipmen.
Paris honors Rear Admiral Robert E Peary with the grand officer of the Legion of Honor award presented by President Poincare marking a high French recognition for his polar explorations and achievements.
The San Antonio Light notes its reliance on the AP Leased Wire Day report, a substantial daily service of about 20,000 words, supplemented by the paper’s own extensive special news service.
New Somerset field activity aims to prove the extent of oil presence within ten days as Somerset Oil and Gas Company drills a ninth inch well toward 1100 feet and plans four more wells with a new syndicate to test reservoirs. President A J Moore reports oil and gas encountered while cautioning no field extent claims yet.
San Francisco on June 10 reports the state railroad commission approved Southern Pacific Company to issue $30,000,000 of two year notes at 5 percent for improvements and extensions. The company also intends to spend $10,000,000 from earnings in the current fiscal year.
London June 10 two women appeared at Richmond police court charged with setting fire to Hurst Park race course stands causing seventy thousand dollars in damage. Named Kitty Marion actress and Clara Elizabeth Given militant suffragette with prior prison terms, they were released on bail.
Max Hessel, a merchant at 621 Austin street, filed his declaration of intention to become a U S citizen before D H Hart and A I Campbell at the district court today. He is a native of Russia who came to the United States in 1904 and has lived in San Antonio since 1907.
A. M. Stiles aged 23 of Waxahachie was killed today in the Caddo oil field of Louisiana when a tree toppled by a wind storm fell across the road as he tried to pass. This accidental death occurred near the oil facility with no witnesses named.
Washington June 10 due to absence of several members from the city there was no cabinet meeting today.
Paris June 10 Two leading French aviators began the semi annual Pommerly cup contest to fly from sunrise to sunset across country with fuel stops. Marcel G Brindejone des Moulinas left Villacoubley near Paris bound for Warsaw while Ernest Francois Guilliux from Biarritz headed north toward St Petersburg. Brindejone des Moulinas later logged 674 miles to Johannisthal at Berlin in about 3,735 seconds, planning to reach Warsaw or St Petersburg but weather forced a halt.
A clogged valve in a Southern Pacific locomotive whistle at the round house caused a prolonged shrill blast for about fifteen minutes. Smoke near the roundhouse led to a false fire alarm and an urgent response by Chief Wright and multiple fire crews. Fire apparatus neared the scene before workers cut the whistle, a crowd gathered, and one motor truck tire was damaged. no firefighters were hurt.
Senate finance committee figures compare Underwood and Payne Aldrich tariffs. Average ad valorem rate drops to 33.99 percent under Underwood from 43.64 percent under Payne Aldrich. Estimated revenue loss from the larger free list is 24.7 million on import value of 102.5 million. Total revenue under Underwood, excluding income tax, about 266.7 million, versus 304.2 million now, with income tax adding about 80.0 million to reach roughly 347.0 million.
Austin June 10 Comp troller Lane has not yet decided whether to approve Prof F E Giesecke's $6 claim against the $5000 appropriation to repair the Alamo mission property and direct a warrant. A decision may affect a damus test and the governor will delay Alamo work until settled.
N J O Bryan general manager of the Kansas City Mexico Orient Railway says the line is completed and trains run from Wichita to Alpine a 737 mile stretch. Construction began less than a year ago on the San Angelo to Alpine extension of 227 miles with a 95 mile gap from Girvin to Alpine now filled and service from San Angelo to Alpine in operation.
Joseph Graham of the Denman Franklin and McGown firm was appointed assistant district attorney to replace Robert G. Harris, with duties on recording and investigating work. Named by District Attorney W C Linden, he will qualify and take office today.
Three convicts escaped under five guards while working on the Fort Worth Dallas turnpike near Eagle Ford Texas. One of the escapees is identified as white. Local authorities launched a manhunt and issued alerts.
The U S Supreme Court rules Porter Charlton must be extradited to Italy to answer murder charges for his wife’s death in 1910 at Lake Como. The court upholds habeas corpus rulings and treaty questions, noting executive waivers and Italy’s stance on extradition. Charlton has been jailed in Hudson County, New Jersey for nearly three years.
The Porters Charlton murder case drew global attention after Mrs. Porter Charlton was found dead in a lake near Como Italy during a- honeymoon trip. Porter Charlton, a New York bank clerk, confessed in a signed statement claiming self defense and temper, while an extradition dispute arose over returning him to Italy for trial.
The state introduced three lines of testimony in its case against Magnolia Petroleum Company executive E R Brown. It seeks ownership details of bonds valued at 10 million dollars and claims Rockefeller owns about 4.6 million in those bonds. Brown testified he did not know bond ownership. The state also questioned pipeline and ship ownership used to transport oil, noting oil sold out of Texas is shipped as sold to boat. Brown had no knowledge of vessel ownership. The state says Magnolia buys crude from Standard Production and sells most finished product to Standard Oil and affiliates. A full business list from purchase through 1913 is to be provided. Magnolia operates one Texas pipe line.
Atlanta reports unusually low temperatures for June with a 7 a m reading of 52 degrees and a noon temperature of 55 degrees. Local residents note the cooler spell continues across the city, affecting daily activities and prompting remarks from observers.
A Rembrandt picture was bought yesterday for 200000 dollars by Duveen at the sale of the collection of Baron Steengracht of The Hague in Paris.
The bureau of foreign and domestic commerce reports that about 100 countries and dependencies are buying U S boots and shoes. Export sales in the fiscal year ending this month total around 20 million dollars, rising from 5 million in 1900 and under 1 million in 1890. Imports into the United States hover near 250 thousand dollars.
Deport Texas suffered a 40000 fire at 1 am believed arson. Firefighters Elmer and Ernest Mayes were slightly injured. The blaze damaged five brick buildings including Edgar Smith hardware store E H Gunn general merchandise Co E Binnion furniture city barber shop and Isbell confectionery. A mass meeting was planned to probe the origin.
Harrisonville Missouri, June 10. Arthur Keller, a railway employee, was killed with an axe in his home last night. His seven year old daughter was seriously wounded as a blow aimed at Mrs. Keller struck the bed and woke her.
Heirs of the first settlers of Tome New Mexico contested the 121000 acre land grant that included part of the town when New Mexico was under Spanish rule. The Supreme Court today denied their suit to decide rightful ownership.
New York reports Colonel George W. Goethals arrives aboard the Pastores from Colon and asserts that by January 15, 1915, any vessel that floats will be able to pass through the Panama Canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Belgrade reports mood to hold territory. Servia demands retention of all occupied lands and urges Bulgarian modification of their treaty with Servia. Railway links between the two nations halted. Servian minister may resign Sofia. A firm note seeks a bilateral meeting to resolve the dispute within days.
A dispatch from London reports many Servians killed in a clash with Bulgarian troops near Makres. Servians warned Bulgaria with a deadline for Valdowa, else Istip would be bombarded. Both sides refuse concessions, signaling imminent Balkan war with possible annexation of occupied Macedonian territories.
The president of the volunteer societies in Sofia reports a telegram from Shumla stating 1000 Turks exempt from military service wish to form a corps to serve Bulgaria if war breaks out.
In San Antonio seventy four of one hundred vegetable men signed a petition seeking a day of rest on Sundays to protect horses and workers from constant delivery. Ice men showed less support due to trade conditions. The Travis Park Society of Travis Park Church endorsed the movement and offered help through local clubs to bring the issue before the city women.
In Brooklyn today 650 tombstone cutters from six cemeteries walked out for higher pay and a half holiday on Saturdays, seeking about a 20 percent wage increase. The strike affects shops serving several New York City cemeteries.
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