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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1914

Page

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LaSalle Street Bank Taken Over by State Examiner

Chicago reports the LaSalle Street Trust and Savings Bank, led by former Senator William Lorimer, closed by the state bank examiner amid rumors of trouble. Deposits exceeded 6 million with over 1 million withdrawn in three weeks. several Chicago banks were affected and Lorimer and others faced political fallout.

Chicago Lune LaSalle Street Trust and Savings Bank William Lorimer Dilifis State Jain Wais'a Prise Mualler Danks Dinsert Ulinuls Brats Bani North Clark Broadway State Baal Broadway Ashland Wid Twelfth Street Stuls Bank Weat Daniel WV. Harkin Cook County Ar. Harkindar Prinseaston Vary Xagn Dollerman Chitaga Ladalle Witla Lorimer Jr Lorimer Ha Capitel

Ruling Clarifies Ballot Placement in District Nominations

In a department synopsis, Builtman is found in compliance with the law and the candidate’s name should appear on the initial ballot in each district’s slate. The filing period is deemed expired as of the Third Monday in June, affecting timely applications.

Impeachment Demands Rise in House Debate

Washington December 12 resolution moves to impeach District Judge Dayton of West Virginia for high crimes and misdemeanors involving conspiracy with corporations and favored actions in his court. Allegations center on favoritism toward 44 corporations and extensive attention to parties and judicial misconduct. In Pittsburgh, Westinghouse strike talks trigger plant shutdowns as union calls out workers at Swissvale plant.

Washington Dayton West Virginia House Neeses Houss John J. Fackan

Auto crash on Mapin avenue leaves two dead two injured

Leslie Donen of Whiteshum is dead and Pendleton C. Midgett of Dallas injured after a car plunges from a bridge on Mapin avenue. Witnesses say the high powered auto did not seem fast before the crash and Midgett may have lost control of the steering gear. The victims are identified as Donen and Midgett.

Dallas Tex Bel Wico Pendleton C Dtline Mapin Ave Duncan Isiaadd Dénry Dongan Waco Mira Nathaniel Duneant Kor Worth Sinter Milas Pauline Duneati Dellas

Ambassador to France Nominated by Wilson

Washington D C June 12 Representative Willim G Sharp of Hisra Ohio was nominated today by President Wilson to be ambassador to France succeeding Myron T Fer rer. New French cabinet defeated in 61st division by 606 to 262 with premier Ribot having held office one day. Ranchman Wills Bis Wire El Paso Texas June 11 following quarrel at ranch home W B Parr killed his wife and then telegraphed sheriff to come out and get him.

Washington, D. C Willim G. Sharp Hisra, G Wilson Rribemuder France Myron T. Ferrer Paris Felix Ribot Isremier House of Deputies Wills Bis Wire EL Paso Tex W. B. Parrss Chicago Bee X. Henlylacker Federation Peony Silene Peanyinekes Washington, D.C Treasure Department

Weather observations from multiple cities with varied temperatures

Observations at stations report temperatures ranging from 60 to 74 degrees with cloudy to sunny conditions. Wind directions vary, including from the west and northeast, and some locations note rain or clear skies in the past 24 hours.

Finseres Cutcago Maliwausee Ieraile Moore Paul Harsas Wille Partis Chouely

Suffrage Debate Opens at Conference Address on Vocational Education

The federation heard Prof. Frank M. Leavitt of the University of Chicago argue that vocational education strengthens public schools by dignifying labor. Mrs. Peary asserted suffrage may be discussed but not quashed, while committees prepare for continued debate and future action. In London, arsonists attempted to burn St Margaret’s Church, a thirteenth century building, but villagers stopped the fire before damage.

Cisronventiin Weckum Thia Lino Ree 4 Oalley Pennalvania Frente M. Lyarth We University of Chicago Leavitt Patey Poringhacker

Revolt at Figuras Prison In Catalonia Kills Governor

Reports from Cerbreyne France describe a prison revolt near the Catalan frontier in Figuras over Corpus Christi celebrations. Convicts killed the governor and looted arms before fleeing as troops clashed, many prisoners dying in the ensuing combat. Separate dispatches note US transport Ossibwa arriving at Galveston with 42 passengers and remarks on Vera Cruz cargo and bank reserve plans for August 1.

Cerbrene France Figuras Catalonia Amimunilion Qun Pita Wariens Nlas

Chicago Lawyer to Be Named Governor

Washington June 16 Thomas J Jones a Chicago lawyer and former member of the Pilowetan County was seen as the likely nominee for the head of the federal reserve board Other nominees including Warburg Hardt Miller and Simmons are expected to be sent to the Senate with McAdoo Williams and the currency bureau provisioning ex officio members The White House stated personnel announcements would come Monday highlighting the plan to organize and energize the nation s new money and currency system

Washington Bot Thomas J. Jones Witton Ine Roveraoe Federal Reserve Bar Wes Guy Phe Senne Mr. Jones Pao M. Warburg New York W- Po G. Hardt Me. Warbuts Hering Ibankera Autlor Vadevnrs UC Uke My. Shomons Tna Merchant Mc. Jones Lee Tinanee Ace Funliy Wystem Gerlod WwaLinsine

Canteloupe Trust Under Fire In Federal Probe

June 1 report from TinCann details a grand jury inquiry into the Canteloupe exchange operations. Investigators examine price spikes before and after 3812, with commissions and boards in Chicago Denver and Brawley guiding cantaloupe trade across New York Pittsburgh Chicago Colorado and California.

Tincaen Mountntoyne Trust Wepletg Canteloups Exchange Federal Ives Headquartasy Chicago Denver Brawley

Death for a Death in Georgia Tragedy

In Jones county Georgia Nick Whegum was hanged for the December murder of James B. King. Wilburn, who killed King with the planter’s own gun, faced a death sentence after appeals failed and Governor Slaton refused clemency. The incident drew wide southern attention as details emerged.

Gnay Nick Whegum James B. King Jones County Wilburn King South State Supreme Court Georgia Prison Commission Folin M. Slaton

No Lack of Employment Prediction Sparks Labor Plans

Secretary of Labor Wilson predicts more jobs than men in the United States due to a bumper crop revival and growth in iron mining and related industries. He aims to recruit workers from the wheat belt and coordinate rail excursions from the East to field hubs.

Washington, D. Th Withio Convic United States Wilson Iran Ars Eas

Turkiye Greco Turkish clash sparks fear of war

Reports from Athens and Istanbul describe Turkish regulars with machine guns assaulting Amvila town near Asia Minor, with 25,000 Greek residents, raising fears of a new Greco Turkish war. Greece accuses Turkey of expelling Christians from Thrace while Turkey accuses Greece of oppressing Turkish subjects in Saloniki.

Turkey Greccs Europe Munkey Wis Greece Asia Minor Tne Eqndon Mitytene Asia Midor Amvlil Thrace Saloniki Athens Hag Fwen Buckeres Roumanti Islamic Society Lindon Belxens Balkan

Rotarians Plan to Illuminate River Ceremony in City

The Rotary Club outlines a plan to illuminate the river using a lighting scheme funded by a $100 appropriation. Martin Wright proposed decorating with electric lights, while arrangements with Electric Company and local officials moved forward. The project aims to illuminate the river with a lighting system, with progress expected to begin and extend into the weekend.

Algne St. Anthony Pris Barry le Miller Mr. Miller Martin Wright Pleers Mr. Wright Gus & Eleatrie Company Benurel Ey. Weatbiet Erbey Nan River Markel Harry Dertsberg Herksberg Sudice Toustan Stirst Roni AN Thun Tote Hs Sonatmagter Jimu Kerethwhite Barehair Elk

Sinking Rapidly Challagd Ritvenson Feared End Near

Ritvenson former vice president faces rapid decline as reports from Challagd on June 1st mention deteriorating health and uncertain prognosis. Local sources describe a grave situation with ongoing medical concerns and limited outlook.

Ritvenson United States

Confesses to Swindle in Texas Case

A man named TW. O. Toho pleaded guilty yesterday to a Texas swindle. He obtained about $14,000 from victims in the state by advertising seed reservations and diverting funds. He gave false shipping promises and used forged letters to delay funding while misleading customers.

Kierler

Suppression Debate Sparks Editorial Clash in London Paper

A London newspaper's editorial page denounces attempts to suppress news and argues such actions empower militants. The piece notes a public protest against government policy and cites a West Winter Aligey explosion triggering strong editorials.

Uncon eulogized at mothers grave Lincoln City Ind

Lincoln Memorial Association proceedings honor Abraham Lincoln at his mother’s grave in Lincoln City Indiana with remarks by Augustus Willson former Kentucky governor and Charles Fairbanks former vice president. Durbin Yates and Williams speak on Lincoln’s boyhood and final adoption.

Lincoln City Ind Hile Abraham Lincnln Vic Guerriary Indiana Republican Memorial Association Raney Hanks Sf Incoln WT. Durbin Indiana Lincoln Hichary Yates Mlinois Leincoln Charles W. Fairbanks Bz. Mairbanks

Antilla Lanos Cargo Adrift

Antilla liner discharged ammunition and aeroplanes for the Constituent forces, with 1600 cases of munitions. The vessel sailed north after dockside delays and faced limited port details amid presence of Federal gunboats Zaragoza and Breve outside the harbor.

Ampico Laredo Tex New York Constituto Agiists Antilla Zaragoza Breve Formorray Weatey Soi

Revolt Threatens Across Bologna Province in Pomagna

Reports describe a revolutionary movement named Pomagna forming in Bologna Frerrera Kavvena and Foril. Despite a general strike truce, extreme workers in certain districts refuse to return to labor as troops concentrate. No word since troops were sent from Bologna to aid order.

Bologna Frerrera Kavvena Foril Pomagna Lergan Bonday Bologuz Aseiat

Millionaire Dolan Dies at 82 in Philadelphia

Thomas Dolan a major Philadelphia figure and former Widener Elkins and Whitner Street syndicate member died at his Torrdale home at 82. He served as chairman of United Gas Improvement Company, overseeing gas and electric utilities, street railways and water plants from the Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic coast. Dolan had largely retired from public life since the gas war in Philadelphia in 1903.

Philadelphia Thomas Dolan Widener, Elkins, Whitner Street Tailwar Syndicat Ot ‘Torrdale United Gas Improvement Compan Mississippi Valley Atlantic Coast Dolan

The Key to Summer Comfort Ad Offers Versatile Goods

A fragmented ad hints at summer comfort items from weather furniture to attire. It touts stores selling needed goods and suggests letting advertising help readers match desires with available products. The piece underscores shopping guidance and time saving but remains unclear on specific brands or prices.

Mediation Continues As Mexican Delegates Meet

Reports from Niagara Falls indicate Mexican delegates clash over terms for a new government. Huerta’s supporters insist on conditions while constitutionalists push for armistice and orderly transfer. Mediation seeks to persuade, with American and Mexican envoys in contact and consideration of a provisional presidency.

Nnagara Palls Trey Villetta Corraices Rae Neon Nomethine Cofranza Huerta Salino Saitillone Washington Cerranga United States Mexico City Evlerdjustieg Supreme Court Ruertz Greily Medistors Mesiva Georse State Department Torreon Seleili Corranea Aertly Amerts

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