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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1916

Page

7

Escobar Arrested in Mexico City Amid Claims of Assassination Ties

The report outlines Escobar being recognized in Mexico City by Luis Carranza, nephew of Carranza, and notes consulate plans to arrest him in the capital. It mentions connections to the Huerta era and a Deputy Partelin assassination, with military police to act. The article compiles scattered lines about Mexican officials, travel, and uncertain motives, reflecting a tense posturing atmosphere.

Jesus Carranza Mexico Escobar Mexico City Luis Carranzi Carranza

New Troops to Post Duty Split for Border Defense

General Funston announced plans to station four coast artillery companies at Eagle Pass and four at Mos Sam Mension with three sent to Columbus. Three engineer companies, totaling 459 men, will remain in camp along the border. The War Department has ordered 11 coast artillery companies and 3 engineer companies to reinforce Funston, reflecting heightened concern over Mexican unrest and border security.

Funston Tunis Coast Artillery Bugle Pass Mort Sam Mension Colintrbus Lyon Columbus Fursion San Antonio United States Army Mexico General Pershing Mule Sicinliy Laredo

Cardui praised by New Augusta woman for relief from female weakness

Miss Irena H Craft of New Augusta describes years of chills fever and dizziness from female weakness. After doctor and partial relief Cardui improved her condition and cleared backache headache and dizziness. She urges others to try Cardui and notes many similar testimonials are received yearly.

New Augusta Irena H. Craft Cardus Cardui

Raid reports and arrests cloud border patrol afteroutlaw actions

The text notes two bandits captured near Webd and a sheriff’s pursuit ending with three outlaws killed near Cuer tus. General Funston awaits official confirmation of reports about a border commander and the arrest of a bandit in Monterey. Consular notices hint at strained Carranza relations while San Antonio employers are urged to recall Mexican employees.

States Webd Cuertus Mann Laredo Funston T. A. Coleman Jaredo Coleman Port Avansas Whch Colemman Alfredo Blcaut Nuevo Laredo Matamoros de la Rosa Monterey Hicaut la Jacita Carranza United States San Antonio Mexico

Alpine Trail to be built through Trachenridge and Rock Quarry parks

Work on the Alpine trail started Tuesday morning as part of a city-wide park system. The route will pass through Trachenridge, Otto Koehler and Reck Quarry parks, running from Rock Quarry to Rock Quarry and ending near Pecan drive. The project includes rebuilding a bridge and clearing underbrush, with plans to have both trail and bridge ready in eight to ten days.

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Ambiguous Captive Plot Rumor Circulates in New York

Fragmented THM collations discuss a planned departure from New York and a supposed German subarea tactic. The text mentions murder, guilt, and attempts to force control, with references to amateur pickpocketing and a judge’s stance on mantenci. The source remains unclear and partially garbled.

New Tork Esuearinea Cormans Belem

Chief Phil Wright on Honeymoon Trip

Chief Phil Wright of the San Antonio fire department and Miss Jewell Mitchell wed in a private ceremony at the First Baptist church. The couple, previously living in San Antonio and Path, Texas, left shortly after for a honeymoon in St Louis Alo and will be away for several weeks. Assistant Chief Goerz will lead the department in the chief’s absence.

Pri Wright San Antonis Jewell Mitchell F. Mitchell This Path Texas Goerz

Burns Construcion in San Antonio Reports Rail Projects

John F Burns of Burns Construction Company arrived in San Antonio from Saltillo Mexico with numerous contracts. His firm is building the Saltillo and Oriental and the Tampico and Fanuc railways with over crews, reporting smooth progress and little trouble. He seeks a Washington permit to ship powder into Mexico. Burns notes improvements at Pampico and a large wheat harvest in Saltillo country. His base is 1216 McCullough Avenue. he and his relatives are involved in the work.

John F. Burns Burns Construction Company San Antonio Saltillo Mex Oriental Washington Mexico

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