Japan Ready for Renewal of U S Arbitration Treaty
Viscount Chinda informs Secretary Bryan that Japan will renew its five year arbitration treaty with the United States, expiring August 24. Secretary Bryan says he expects Senate ratification of existing arbitration pacts with Britain and others, despite opposition, but no signing date for Japan’s renewal is set. Senator Chamberlin urged exceptions linking Panama Canal to arbitration. alien land law debate also cited. Bryan declines to clarify how he arrived at his expectation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bryan
Senate
Great Britain
Chamberlin
Panama Canal
Japan
California
Clash Averted in Loughman After Sheriff Arrival
In Loughman Florida an interracial clash was averted when Sheriff Logan arrived to quell threats following an insult to a white woman. Armed black mill workers had gathered and defied local authorities. seven arrests were reported after the sheriff’s arrival and order was restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loughman
Fla
Loga
Iocal
Logan
New Spanish Cabinet Formed Under Count Alvaro de Romanones
Madrid June 14 Count Alvaro de Romanones formed a new cabinet with Lopez Munez as interior minister Duke of Alba as finance minister Suarez Inclan as war minister Gen de Luque as marine minister Amalio Jimeno as public works Rafael Gasset as public instruction Pedro Rodriguez de la Borbolla as justice minister Ruiz Jiménez and Alvaro de Romanones as premier and foreign affairs minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Alvaro de Romanones
Lopez Munez
Duke of Alba
Suarez Inclan
Gen. de Luque
Amalio Jimeno
Rafael Gasset
Pedro Rodriguez de la Borballa
Ruiz Jiménez
Floods Kill 300 in Palitana District
In Kathiawar peninsula, floods from heavy rains sweep Palitana district near Bombay, causing about 300 deaths. Separately, President Wilson plans a golf outing in Washington on June 14 and tentatively schedules a summer vacation trip to Cornish New Hampshire starting June 27 for a week with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
Palitana
Peninsua
Kathiawar
Arabian Sea
Washington
D. C
Wilson
Cornish
N. H
Griffin Bros reopen grocery department after fire loss
SAN MARCOS June 14 Griffin Bros rally from yesterday's fire which caused $70,000 in losses with only $51,000 coverage. They opened their grocery department this morning in the Green building on Main plaza and will immediately rebuild their three story brick building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Griffin Bros
Watson Quits Senate Race in Texas District
Daniel Watson of San Marcos withdraws from the Twenty first district senatorial race for the unexpired Weinert term. He leaves the field to James Earle of Seguin as the July 19 election date looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
San Marcos
Tex
Daniel Watson
Weinert
James Aarley
Seguin
Italy Pleased With Page Nomination
The Italian government informs the United States that Thomas Nelson Page will be acceptable as American ambassador. President Wilson likely to send Page’s nomination to the Senate next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Page
Washington, D. C
United States
Thomas Neln Page
Amercan
Wilson Robably
Senate
Vintage U.S. City Weather Averages From 8 A.M.
Observations across major cities report temperatures ranging from 68 to 72 degrees with light to moderate winds. Outlooks indicate warmer conditions and possible rain Sunday in several regions including Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
River Forest appoints playmaster to improve baseball fans
Henry F. Kallemberg is named official playmaster for River Forest children. He says the aim is to teach sportsmanship and reduce bad behavior at games, noting fans often argue, hoot at visitors, and switch loyalties, urging playground training to improve the breed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry F. Kallemberg
River Forest
Oxnard testifies on beet sugar lobbying costs in Senate
Henry T. Oxnard, vice president of American Beet Sugar, tells the Senate lobby committee he spends about 20 thousand dollars annually in Washington for 23 years on behalf of beet sugar. He says no illegal spending occurred and cites friends among senators. The hearing continues with other witnesses and discussions over printing orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Henry T. Oxnard
American Beet Sugar Company
Senate’ Lobby Committee
Reed
Mr. Oxnard
Senator Reed
Senator Overman
Senator Cummins
Nelson
Hill
Anselm Wold
Senate
Truman G Palmer
Lodge
Palmer
Wold
Dock's Fate in Balance at Pearl Harbor
The fate of the Pearl Harbor dry dock hangs on a board of engineering experts. They face unusual geological difficulties at the site and may require substituting a floating dock if the problems cannot be overcome. Tests of the underlying strata are in progress and a full report is expected in about three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, PD. C
Naval Dry Dock
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Pacific
Port Arthur Chosen For 1914 Union Meeting
Texas Christian Endeavor Union selected Port Arthur as the 1914 meeting site over Fort Worth in Dallas. Officers were to be elected later this afternoon as part of the day's program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Christian Endeavor Union
Dallas
Tex
Port Arthur
Fort Worth
Albany Best Cruiser Tops Navy Gun Practice
The Albany cruiser under Commander L. L. Bristol led the navy in elementary gunnery with a score of 43.644. Des Moines under Commander A. S. Long scored 15.575 and Cincinnati under Commander J. W. Chase 11.593 in order of merit. In the gunboat class Mayflower under Commander M. A. McCully led with 53.998, Villalobos under Lieutenant E. Durr 38.60, and El Cano under Lieutenant Commander Sinclair Gannon 27.30 followed.
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Washington, D. C
Albany
L. L. Bristol
Navy Department
Des Moines
Villalobos
E. Durr
el Cano
Sinclair Gannon
City Clerks Praises Navy Aid After Vallejo Fire
Vallejo city clerk commends Navy and Marine personnel who aided during the May 3 Vallejo conflagration. He notes their presence ashore helped prevent extensive destruction, saying fear was unknown to American sailors. The council endorses the sailors' actions to the Navy Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Vallejo
Cal
Navy Department
Navy
Marine Corps
Breckinridge Joins Grand Review of Texas City Troops
Assistant Secretary of War Henry S. Breckinridge observes a grand review in Texas City featuring the second division. The parade includes 8000 men, over 4000 animals, and more than 100 wagons and ambulances, with General Carter leading the division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas City
Tex
Henry S. Breckinridge
Carter
Battery Reinforcements Sail for Philippines from San Francisco
A field artillery battery now at Vancouver Barracks Washington is ordered to sail for the Philippines on a transport leaving San Francisco July 5. The unit will relieve a battery of the first artillery currently in the Philippines, which will be sent to the Hawaiian Islands.
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Washington, D. C
Second Field Artillery
Vancouver Barracks
Washington
Philippines
San Francisco
Hawaiian Islands
Chandler Statue to be Unveiled in Capitol Hall
A statue of Zachariah Chandler, Michigan senator and interior secretary under Grant, will be unveiled in the Capitol’s Statuary Hall on June 80. Lieutenant Governor John Q. Ross will present the statue for Michigan and Chandler Hale, a grandson, will unveil it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler
Washington, D. C
Zachariah Chandler
Michigan
Interior
President Grant
Statuary Hall
Capitol
John Q. Ross
Knee-Deep In June in the Summer Newspaper Ad Trends
The piece notes the universal appeal of the daily newspaper and highlights how summer ads offer something for everyone. It urges readers to explore ads to save time, money, or effort during June’s hot sale season.
Moros Fight Pershing Forces At Bagak Fort
Fierce fighting continues between American troops under Brigadier General Pershing and Moros at Bagak in Manila. The Moros still hold one fort and rushes with bolos are repulsed with heavy losses. Today the Americans plan a strong attack with likely success. Casualties include one scout killed and one hospital corpsman wounded.
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Manila
Pershing
Bagsak
Hospital
Banker F. E. Pye Faces Prison Term in Texas
Friends of F. E. Pye, former president of the Central Bank and Trust Company, learn the state officers and Governor Colquitt have denied interference after his five year forgery sentence. The Court of Criminal Appeals mandate has been sent to Bryan, meaning he must serve the term. An additional move may occur before capias due from Brazos county. Pye was convicted at Bryan on venue from Houston and another Harris county appeal is pending at Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
F. E. Pye
Central Bank and Trust Company
Bryan
State Pardon Board
Colquitt
Court of Criminal Appeals
Capias
Brazos County
Pye
Harris
Austin
Engine Runs Amuck In Palestine Yard Crash
An International and Great Northern locomotive crashed into another engine and cars in the Palestine yards. An oil burner ignited oil spreading flames over the engine. The engineer jumped as heat became intense. Two engines and an express car wrecked. one man slightly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Tex
International & Great Northern
Thirteenth Child Born in Gainesville Family
Mr and Mrs T B Elkins living east of Gainesville welcomed a 13 pound baby girl on Friday the thirteenth, the couple’s thirteenth child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Tex
T. B. Elkins
Sexton to Lecture Here on Will Christ Come Again
E D Sexton of Los Angeles touring the United States and Canada will arrive in San Antonio Monday to address Beethoven Hall at 8 PM. He will discuss will Christ ever come again using Scriptural answers and address other important questions without denomination or collections.
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Sexton
E. D. Sexton
Los Angeles
United States
Canada
San Antonio
Christ
Beethoven Hall
Brazilian officials lay wreath at Washington tomb
Vice President Marshall and Mrs Marshall accompanied by Mrs William Jennings Bryan and others visited Mount Vernon to honor George Washington. Dr Laura Muller Brazil’s visiting minister of foreign affairs joined the ceremony as a wreath was placed on Washington’s tomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Washington, D. C
Marshall
William Jennings Bryan
Laura Muller
Brazil
Washington
Rebels Retreat as Federals Close In at Zaca tecas
Mexican rebels withdrew from Zaca tecas as Federal forces approached. Before leaving they abused captured funds, levying loans totaling 90,000 pesos in gold and seizing government offices. They also took 1,000 rifles machine guns and large ammunition stocks.
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City OF Mexico
Zacatecas
Gainesville Church Destroyed by Fire
Broadway Methodist Church in Gainesville Texas was destroyed by fire last night. Loss estimated at 12000 with 5000 insured and the origin unknown. Plans for a new structure were displayed at a meeting held in the church minutes after the blaze began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Tex
Broadway Methodist
Bralley Reported Considered for A and M Presidency
Austin June 14. Rumor says the presidency of A and M College to succeed Col. R. T. Milner has been offered to F. M. Bralley state superintendent of public education. Bralley is not in the city so the report cannot be confirmed.
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Bralley
Austin
Tex
Capitol
A. and M. College
Col. R. T. Milner
F. M. Bralley
General strike in Milan short lived
MILAN Italy June 14 a general strike of workers was proclaimed in protest of 18 iron works arrestees prison sentence. The strike ended by noon and most men returned to their jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Italy
Philadelphia Lawyer Wins Six Cent Libel Verdict
Thomas B. Harned of Philadelphia won six cents damages against the International Magazine Company publishers of Cosmopolitan after suing for 75000 dollars claiming libel from Cosmopolitan articles about the sugar trust. The June 14 verdict stems from alleged injurious publication in the magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas B. Harned
Philadelphia
International Azine Company
Cosmopolitan
Harned
Sugar Trust
Fatal auto train crash claims Dallas couple near Forreston
Mr and Mrs F A Ryan of Dallas die after their car is struck by a southbound M E and T passenger train near Forreston Texas while en route to Galveston for vacation. Mrs Ryan dies at the scene and Mr Ryan dies hours later. The two had stopped in Waxahachie for breakfast and formerly lived in Waxahachie and Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waxahachie
Tex
F. A. Ryan
Dallas
Forreston
Ryan
Mrs. Ryan
Galveston
Polo Fours Face Off in World Cup Match at Westbury
In Westbury New York 33 000 spectators watched the United States and English polo teams clash in the second game of the international cup series. The crowd size was bolstered by changes in lineups and a sun drenched day with parasol color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbury
L. I
United States
Ring
Fire in warehouse sparks alarm at Pecos street
A fire started among loose hay in a warehouse at 216 South Pecos Street owned by F. Acosta at 10:30 this morning but was quickly controlled. The incident also injured a horse on a Company No. 12 hose wagon after it collided with a fence at South Flores and Arsenal streets. No firemen were hurt and damage to the building was small.
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South
Pecos Street
F. Acosta
Company No. 12
South Flores
Arsenal
E. Garza
Jury defeats liquor petition in Arkansas refer to voters act
Circuit Court Judge Guy Falk denied the petition of liquor interests seeking to have Secretary of State Earl W. Rogers refer act No. 59 to voters. The measure requires a majority of white adults in a community to approve a saloon after January 1, 1914, effectively enforcing prohibition in Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Guy Falk
Earl W. Rogers
Arkansas
Curry Succeeds Ismay as Director of IC Co
Southampton June 14 P V Curry manager of the American Line is appointed director on the International Mercantile Company board in succession to J Bruce Ismay.
Flag Day Observed in Boston With Secretary Daniels
Boston marked Flag Day with Secretary of the Navy Daniels as the orator. The ceremony featured a parade of sailors soldiers and militia and reflected patriotic tributes across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Fire Chief Brings Dwellings Safe Fire
Fire Chief Wright and his team saved a dwelling after a fumigation accident at 9 o’clock this morning. Mrs. Oxford’s fumigation outfit ignited, flames spread to the second story and ceiling before being checked, threatening a $9800 property. The fire chief warns that fumigation must be done with a kettle on bricks and never on the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Oxford
A. L. Oxford
Goliad Street
Fire at Wagner's Point damages three plants
A large blaze on the Patapsco river near Baltimore caused about 350000 in losses at the Martin Wagner Packing Company and quickly spread to the East Brooklyn Box Company and the American Can Company. All three plants were insured.
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Baltimore
Wagner’s Point
Here
Patapsco River
Martin Wagner Packing Company
East Brooklyn Box Company
American Can Company
Immigrant Inspectors Deport Six Arrivals to Galveston
Immigrant Inspector Dixon of El Paso arrived in the city with six Syrians and Italians who had illegally entered the country and will be deported via Galveston. He was met at the Southern Pacific depot by Inspector James Trout of Laredo who accompanied the group to Galveston for deportation. Dixon left the city this morning to continue the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
el Paso
Galveston
Southern Pacific
James Trout
Laredo
Where Is W. W. Lange
A Milwaukee message seeks help locating W. W. Lange believed to be in San Antonio on June 1, 1913. The alert asks to notify Mrs. F. A. Lange, the worried mother, and wire information immediately. The Light office published the appeal today to aid the anxious mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Lange
San Antonio
F. A. Lange
Milwaukee
Wis
European powers seek Bulgarian army demobilization
Sofia June 14. It is understood that the major European powers intend to press for the Bulgarian army's demobilization as soon as the cabinet reconstruction is announced, expected today.
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Sofia
Eight O'Glock Tonight Closing Ad Submissions
Closing hour for want ads in proper classifications is tonight at eight. Ads received after that time and before ten will be placed in the Too Late to Classify column. Ten day runs starting tomorrow include two Sundays and cost half a cent per word per insertion. Old phone Crockett 1742, new phone 176.
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Crockett
Osterhaus to Retire From Navy After Long Career
Rear Admiral Hugo Osterhaus will close his active career and retire at age 62 due to compulsory retirement rules. A member of the general board, he previously commanded the Atlantic fleet and led the battleship Connecticut on the round the world cruise. His retirement raises questions about promoting Captain Potts and Commander Philip Andrews, who Secretary Daniels declined to advance to rear admiral for lack of sufficient service.
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Washington, D. C
Hugo Osterhaus
Dewey
Lee
General Board
Connecticut
Potts
Philip Andrews
Daniels
G A R Responds With Aid for Gettysburg Reunion
Mrs. Alexander B. White of Paris Tennessee, national president of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, reports unexpected backing for Gettysburg reunion efforts. Gen Eli Torrance of Minneapolis and former G A R commander sent two drafts totaling 140 dollars to assist veterans of Lee's army.
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Nashville
Tenn
Alexander B. White
Paris
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Eli Torrance
Minneapolis
Grand Army of the Republic
Lee
Spaniards Hit Target at Alhucemas
In Morocco near Alhucemas a Spanish naval action killed 19 Moorish soldiers and wounded 60 when the Reina Regente fired a broadside on Moors who had boarded the General Concha after it ran ashore. The dispatch states the assault occurred Thursday after crew removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alhucemas
Morocco
General Concha
Assassination Suspects Arrested in Constantinople
In Constantinople on June 14 arrests were made in the grand vizier assassination case. Among those seized were Ali Danish Bey former interior minister Hamid Effendi former head of the court of justice and a Bey former mayor. Lieut. Bey, wounded in the pursuit, died today during the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Ali Danish Bey
Interior
Hamid Effendi
Court of Justice
Ae Bey
Lieut. Bey
Mahmoud Shefket Pasha
Postal Employes Honor Flag Day Ceremony in Washington
Postoffice Department workers in Washington observed Flag Day with a one hour homage in the interior court. Employees gathered in archways across eight floors to sing songs of the flag as the postmaster general participated in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Postoffice Department
Washington
Spreckles Estate Case Settled After Supreme Court Ruling
San Francisco June 14 The California Supreme Court denied the appeal of John D and A B Spreckles who were not left any share of the $10 million Spreckles estate The distribution to Rudolph Claus Spreckles and daughter Mrs Emma Feffers likely will begin immediately as the final chapter in the litigation ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spreckles
San Francisco
Cal
Claus Spreckles
State Supreme Court
John. D
A. B. Spreckles
Rudolph
Emma Feffers
German cruiser K failed to launch after christening
Hamburg June 14 The great German cruiser formerly named K did not move from the stocks after being christened the Defflinger by General August von Mackensen. Attempts to start her were abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
August von Mackenzen
The San Antonio Eight Receives Leased Wire Day Report
The San Antonio Eight obtains the Leased Wire Day report from Associated Press, a comprehensive daily news service of about 20,000 words. The Light also publishes its own extensive special news content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
The
Associatedress
Light
Attack on Juarez drains garrison endurance
Outpost duty leaves troops worn, hindering ability to meet enemy in Juarez frontier. Names and exact units not provided, but report highlights fatigue and reduced combat readiness amid ongoing action.
Rebels mass near Juarez as attack expected soon
Reports to General Scott from Fort Bliss indicate 1100 rebels at Guadalupe and 700 at a point west of Juarez, with Juarez garrison at 680 and largely worn out. A smaller party was sighted opposite Finlay, and five Mexicans crossed the border before being deported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Juarez
Border Patrol
General Scott
Fort Bliss
Guadalupe
Finlay
United States Border Patrol
Ojinaga
Second Cavalry
Desertion and advances in Mexican Civil War near Torreon
News from the Laguna district reports 250 Federal troops deserted Arguedos force and joined Carranzas while Col Pedro Garcia moves 400 Constitutionalists toward Torreon. Carranza forces defeated Tellez near Bustamante and captured dispatches, including orders to severely punish deserters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Pass
Tex
Laguna
Ricaud
Arguedos
Carranzistas
Pedro Garcia
Parras
Torreon
Jesus Carranza
Tellez
Bustaemente
Sone Pena
Federals Move to Arm for Nuevo Laredo Attack
Report from Laredo Texas dated June 14 describes federals aiming to haul cannon and ammunition across from the American side to Nuevo Laredo. Authorities say 70 guns and 15 000 rounds crossed overnight aided by sympathizers. Generals Telleg and Tellez referenced as potential reinforcements as Constitutionalists eye the city. A railroad barricade of box cars and sand bags guards the loop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Battleships to Depart for Vera Cruz From Hampton Roads
The battleships New Hampshire and South Carolina will leave Hampton Roads today for Vera Cruz to relieve American ships currently in Mexican waters. They carry provisions enough to last eight months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Hampton Roads
Vera Cruz
Refugees With Health Certificates May Enter Galveston
American refugees from Mexico with pro health certificates will be admitted to land at Galveston without detention, ending a four day quarantine requirement. Authorities in Austin report the policy aligns with declarations for speedy entry for refugees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Mexico
Galveston
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Dock
MOROS
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Man Lucky
Osterhaus
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Garrison
Carranza
Nuevo Laredo
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