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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1916

Page

5

Danuit Leader Candoval Captured by High Captors

In Parral Mexico General Luis Herrera reports the capture of bandit leader Victor Sandoval and four companions in the Providencia valley. Sandoval was shot by his captors, and his brother Luis in Parral faces execution for the public good. Citizens press to hand over Luigi Sanchez Mena for summary justice but are denied by military authorities. Generals Ramos and Hernandez pursue a large outlaw band south of Parral.

Chihuahua City Mexico Luis Herrera Parral Victor Sandoval Providencia Valley Sandoval Luis Luig Sanchez Mena Aolding Mena Ramos Hernandez

Villistas Sent to Chihuahua City for Court Martial

Eleven Villistas captured near Madera, Chihuahua, were removed from Juarez jail and sent to Chihuahua City to await trial by court martial. They face charges of sedition and complicity in the assassination of Major J. Salazar, late Carranza commander at Madera garrison.

EL Paso Tex Carranza Madera Chihuahua Juarez Chihuahua City J. Salazar

More Trucks to Aid American Forces in Mexico

General Funston reports need for additional motor trucks due to bad roads and heavy use. Scott expects likely approval, though exact numbers not stated. Over 300 trucks and about 100 other vehicles are currently with the expeditionary force. transportation costs may be covered without new appropriation. Anti American demonstrations persist in Chihuahua San Luis Potosi and Nuevo Leon as Americans move toward the border.

Washington Mexico General Tuiston War Department Scott Funston Department American Expeditionary Force Army Chihuahua San Luis Potosi Nuevo Leon State Department Carranza General Pershing

Scouting Patrols in Mexico Face Carranza Threats

Reports from Columbus New Mexico say a Carranza cavalry column moved toward an American detachment south of Namiquipa, threatening Pershing’s troops. The Americans reportedly averted a clash by standing their ground, while Mexicans withdrew taunting the unit.

Columbus N. M Pershing Mexico Carranza Namiquipa

Mexican guards border claim by Carranza officers

Mexican Constitutionalist commanders guarantee protection on the border near Brownsville Texas and warn bandits attempting to invade the United States must first contend with Carranza troops. The message was conveyed to General James Porter, the American border commander, by Colonel J. K. R. as instructed.

Brownsville Tex United States Tarranza Carranza James Porter Amercan J. KR

Quintanilla Denies Bandits Near Border

Quintanilla, Mexican commander at Matamoros, states Luis de la Rosa has no band near the border and is in Tamaulipas interior under close watch. In Mercedes Texas, June 10, officials report that reports of bandits opposite San Juan Hacienda are Carranza soldiers.

Quintanilla Matamoros Luis de la Rosa Tamaulipas Carranza Mercedes Tex Rio Grande San Juan Hacienda

Music Teachers Of State End Sessions

The first annual Texas Music Teachers Association convention closed with a concert and banquet at the St Anthony hotel in San Antonio. Delegates praised the entertainment and resolutions thanked donors, committees, and local residents for a successful gathering highlighting Texas musical talent. Notable performers included G E Gwinn, J M Steinfelt, Walter Romberg, Elsa Harms, Alois Braun, and many others from San Antonio, Fort Worth, Waco, Galveston, Dallas, Houston, and Houston area guests.

Texas Music Teachers’ Association St. Anthony Missions San Antonio Thomas Goggan G. E. Gwinn J. M. Steinfelt Walter Romberg Elsa Harms Alois Braun Fred Jones Kathleen Blair Clarke Clara Duggan Madison Emmett Rountree Wilhelm Marx Rafael Galindo Jacob Sauerwein L. L. Marks Ruth Bingaman Gilbert E. Schramm Carl Beutel Fort Worth Stella Prendergast Wren Waco Louise Lawson Marie Kroeger Korn Galveston Elfreda Littlejohn Walter J. Fried Harriet Bacon McDonald Dallas Sam Losh Iola Beck Dallais Kirk Towns Louise Charmette Daniel Houston

Trade experts optimistic on postwar U S commerce outlook

Optimists and pessimists clash over how Europe’s end will affect American trade. High level US advisers predict continued prosperity, widespread demand for US products, and sustained market share abroad, aided by a strong banking system and global influence.

Washington Comerce Europe Uncle Sam America United States

Texas Cavalry Rushed to Ald Border Patrol

A Texas militia squadron from Leon Springs rushed to Laredo to bolster border patrol amid Luis de la Rosa bandit activity south of the border. General Funston redirected plans, horses to be issued later, with General Mann coordinating two border squads and artillery. Reports also note Carranza forces under Ricaut arriving to deter raids and two deserters reportedly reentering from Mexico.

Luis de la Rosa Mexico Texas Militia Cavalry Laredo Funston Big Bend Del Mann de la Rosa Rio Grande Zapata General Bell el Paso Arnold Josciak Fifth Cavalry San Antonio Juarez Trevino Carranza Chihuahua Bell

Two through sleepers to Memphis and Chicago daily

Southern Pacific advances a daily through sleeper service to Memphis and Chicago with limited stops and practical travel connections.

Memphis Chicago Southern Paifie Ady

Travis County Grand Jury Recesses Until Wednesday

The Travis county grand jury in the criminal district court has recessed after handling local matters and expects further state disclosures. Auditors in the comptroller's department are compiling a report due next Wednesday, signaling more revelations to come.

Travis Grand Jury Austin Tex Travis County Grand Jury Criminal District Court Comptroller's Department

Indiana Man's Experience With Foley Kidney Pills

Frank Moseley of Moore's Hill Indiana reports kidney related pains eased after taking Foley Kidney Pills with relief apparent after the first dose and complete pain relief in 48 hours. The ad notes benefits for rheumatism backache swollen joints and sleep disturbing bladder ailments.

Indiana Frank Moseley Moore's Hill Ind Foley A. M. Fischer

Bids Opened for Hospital Supplies in San Antonio

Thirteen firms and individuals from San Antonio submitted bids to supply Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital with furniture linen kitchen utensils and crockery. County commissioners court opened bids Saturday and will hold an all day session next Thursday for bidder presentations.

San Antonio Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital County Commissioners’ Court van H. Howard Paul Maureaux San Antonio Printing Company M. Halff & Bro Joske Bros San Antonio Drug Company Ward A. Grona Newton, Weller & Wagner Wolff & Marx Household Furniture Company Alamo Furniture Company Wilton F. Rose Noa Spears G. A. Stowers Furniture Company

Notable Guests at San Antonio Hotels in Brief Listings

A series of personal notices lists A Duncken of New York, Rev William Hall Williams of Austin, J A Byron of St Louis, George C Cowden of Fort Worth, and others as guests or registrants at the St Anthony Gunter and Menger hotels. Also noted are B H Novick, O M Neal, Jack Catalea, Leo Vogel, A R Stocker, William B Coop, T E Cocks, W B Malone, Harley R Hummer, and a rail advertisement detailing a New York to return trip with oil burning locomotives via Southern Pacific.

A. Duncken New York St. Anthony Charles D. Fiddle Cleveland Ohto Gunter J. A. Byron St. Louis Menger William Hall Williams Austin George C. Cowden Fort Worth B. H. Novick O. M Neal Jack Catalea Dallas Leo Vogel Chicago A. R. Stocker William B. Coop Kansas City Gunter, Co E. Savage Houston T. E. Cocks W. B. Malone del Rio Harley R. Hummer Pittebur

Fort Sam Houston to Add Stables and Garrison

The War Department orders twelve new cavalry or field artillery stables east of the post chapel at Fort Sam Houston, costing 36000 dollars. An entire regiment's horses will be housed, with remount operations expanding, and the post garrison likely increased by a full cavalry regiment.

War Department Fort Sam Houston Funston Army Coast Artillery Congress United States Rogers Battery of Texas Militia Artillery Border Patrol Mexico el Paso Department Frank L. Case Matt C. Bristol O'Connell San Antonio

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Danuit Candoval HIG Villistas Ceatance Parker Jean First Convention Texas Cavalry Ald Corpus Christi the New Way I. & G. N. Depot Return Southern Pacific Post Chapel Katy New Braunfels Corpus Christ Rockport City Ticket Office Ave ROUN Jacinto Comal ORY Line Texas Bedell Bldg Galvaton New Yor Gunter Hotel Chas. Zoller Dolorosa St Medina Call Crockett Carter-Mullaly Transfer Company East Houston Street J. W. King D. F P G. M. Bynum, C. P T. A San Francisco South America Japan Alaska Panama Honolulu McClannahan C. P Entrai Lines Ia Magaz Grand Central Terminal Niagara Falls Southwestern Life Ins H.C. Carson General
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