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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1912
Page
2
Delegates from Texas confront contest rulings as Roosevelt supporters arrive in Chicago. The Republican National Convention centers on Theodore Roosevelt and Taft factions with Texas disputes over delegate validity and potential enfranchisement shaping early action.
Roosevelt arrived today helped by a band and marched to the Roosevelt headquarters. Delegates from San Francisco denounce the Republican National Committee for unseating two Roosevelt delegates. Western banners include California refuses to try titles to property before the thief and Let the people rule. Two women accompany the California delegation Mrs Francis Porter Collins of Los Angeles and Mrs Charles D Blaney of San Jose the first women to attend a Republican National Convention as delegates.
Colonel Roosevelt breaks silence in Toledo and pledges to fight to the end as Chicago looms. He states he did not feel at Noberty to retreat and announces firm resolve ahead of a crucial showdown.
F R McMillan district railroad agent based in Houston describes Louisiana flood conditions reached across the region. He visited New Orleans and Baton Rouge trains resume eastward routes while Mississippi ferries connect Burnside Donaldsonville. Hymelia crevasse widens as waters rise threatening a new channel. Government engineers plan levee repairs when waters recede.
A speaker explains he travels to Chicago to face national committeemen he accuses of trying to dominate the public. He notes efforts to move him from his car to the rear compartment to appear on platforms were blocked by the colonel, aiming to conserve his strength for the Chicago struggle.
Colonel Roosevelt arrives in Cleveland at 8 am and departs for Chicago a hour late after a delay caused by a rock on the track near Tarrytown New York. He will reach Chicago with no fixed plan and will rely on rapid updates and party decisions on contested convention seats in Texas and Washington.
Political leaders in Washington speculate on Vice President Sherman being a candidate again. Reports of him not seeking renomination recall his remarks that he would run if the party wanted him and that a renomination would not be unwelcome.
Judge Rutherford will point out plain evidence on the dead and where they lie, with clear demonstrations for all to understand. He will speak Sunday afternoon to share these findings.
Riebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service at 221 E. Commerce Street with phone contact 841.
The San Antonio Automobile Club hosts a public groundbreaking celebration this evening at the north loop building site. About 1000 to 1500 residents will attend a banquet with a 65-foot pit of meats and a short program featuring speakers J. H. Kirkpatrick H. B. Hildebrand and County Judge Phil Shook.
A telegram from Wicnt R. P. Palmer confirms Mrs. Duncan and companions arrived in Harrisburg Pennsylvania Wednesday morning after a long rail trip. They originally left Saturday night for Harrisburg via the Southern Pacific but a Louisiana washout caused their special car to be detoured through Houston Memphis and Washington with connections to the Pennsylvania lines for Harrisburg.
W B Tuttle vice president of Gas and Electric and TRaction companies returned to San Antonio after a two week New York visit. He said there was nothing of importance about the trip and that Texas appears in good condition with rainfall improving prospects across sections.
A renowned lawyer and Bible lecturer named Rutherford will speak at an upcoming event. The promoter urges attendance, noting the speaker’s fame and the value of hearing him discuss biblical topics.
In Los Angeles on June 15 the Darrow case renewed talk of a rapid conclusion as the prosecution altered its stance on allowing defense witnesses. Anton Johannson, San Francisco labor leader, was examined by Darrow while Chief Counsel Rogers temporarily left the courtroom.
Fire insurance companies respond to the state insurance board's call for pro rata assessments to reimburse expenses. The Austin Fire of Dallas sent the first remittance as a treasury balance allows paying about 14 thousand dollars of a possible 25 thousand. Notices were issued recently.
Beatrice Nebraska June 15 Late dispatch from Gage and Lancaster counties confirms at least one death and possible second from last night's tornado Mrs John S Dues was killed when her house collapsed near Adams her daughter seriously injured officials continue to assess the damage and count casualties
Henry Leon Wilson author and playwright married Helen MacGowan Cook aged 18 in San Francisco yesterday. Wilson is a member of the National Institute of Arts and Letters.
Francisco Yturria longtime Texas banker and large landowner in Texas and Mexico died in Brownsville at 9 this morning after a period of ill health following a trip north to seek expert medical advice. He was among the state's oldest and best known financial figures.
Perth Amboy New Jersey June 15 Guards with repeating rifles have kept siege conditions quiet at factories as 4000 striking workers remain without a leader. Three strikers have died and authorities say the present guard strength is sufficient, with no militia call planned barring a worsening situation.
Daniel M Shoffner 27 died at 8 15 last night at 2010 South Flores Street native of Paducah Kentucky lived in San Antonio for years survived by parents six brothers and a sister funeral from St Marys church tomorrow W G Butler Karnes county pioneer died after long illness resided near Kenedy instrumental in routing the San Antonio Aransas Pass line to the coast funeral held today
M Lothrop a Marshall Texarkana wholesale jobber and Bryan Snyder of the Marshall East Texas railroad seek a railroad commission remedy for the Shreveport rate issue. They contend ICC decision left East Texas jobbers unable to compete and ask the commission to propose a fix. The commission said it would discuss the question though it lacks interstate rate jurisdiction.
E W Smith the Chicago sporting writer was picked to referee the Flynn Johnson bout set for July 4 in Las Vegas New Mexico after a conference involving Jack Johnson and Jack Carey. Tax Collector Files Report in Austin. Randolph of Montgomery County appeared with the comptroller to file his annual tax collection report noting about twenty collectors remaining to report.
Maj. Robert H. Rolfe, post quartermaster at Fort Sam Houston, is named construction quartermaster in addition to his duties. He succeeds Capt. Patrick W. Guiney, who becomes assistant to Major Rolfe.
The Tennessee Supreme Court at Jackson refused to interfere with the lower court ruling in the case of J. M Hughes, Haynes Ark, planter convicted in Memphis for the murder of Thomas Dolan in a Memphis hotel on July 9, 1911. Hughes received a life sentence and is expected to be imprisoned within ten days.
The New York Post reports Central Park started sheep shearing on Monday with two Scotch immigrants at work. Seventy animals will be shorn, finishing by Thursday. Billy Snyder, head keeper, found expert shearers in a First Avenue boarding house. Each sheep loses about six pounds of wool to be sold in June along with extra stock. proceeds go to the park department. Woodward special rubber tires are best. Woodward Carriage Co.
A reflective travel column advises keeping a steady beam of guidance during trips. It suggests planning routes, packing essentials, and embracing serendipitous moments while seeking clarity and safety on the road.
By yesterday morning a dispute over the Callaghan county ticket split candidates on July primaries. Most would not run as independents if barred from primaries, others sought November odds. The group agreed to unite and compete in the primaries. By noon today all had filed with County Chairman H E Hildebrand except George W Huntress who was expected to file by 6 pm.
The Gunter hotel staff are now members of the Texas Hotel Keepers association. Clerks R W Stevens J H Lucas Glen L Warren wine steward Adam Dickey and managing steward A H Solomon received membership cards. The group aims to protect hotel men and guests and foster reader networks.
The Poteet Coal and Sand company reports an eleven foot coal vein, found thirty five feet deep near Poteet. Drilling deeper reveals a six foot vein at sixty seven feet and a seven foot vein at ninety two feet, with a large development workforce at work.
Mobile report states Woody Thornton, who retired two years ago and managed Greenwood in the Cotton States league, was signed today by the Fort Worth club of the Texas league.
Labor Day events for San Antonio on September 2 are being organized with strong participation from nearby labor groups. A Labor Day queen contest is planned by a committee led by Sid Murray, with members G. E. Hickox Miss Helen Burrell Charles Smith and R. E. Hardy. Additional committees cover auditing speaking soliciting and press duties. A next meeting is set for Sunday morning June 23 at Trades Council hall on South Alamo Street.
Sam Macklin president of the La redo Board of Trade and a roads booster attended the Moore Thursday night rally of the San Antonio Laredo Highway league and will return to the onion center tonight. After the Moore meeting the Laredo delegation came into San Antonio in the automobiles that carried them from the Rio Grande.
Tip Coker age 31 of Mart died from accidental wounds received yesterday from an automatic pistol held by a friend. The fatal incident occurred in Waco Texas this morning as authorities investigated the case and noted no foul play.
After two weeks in Santa Rosa hospital following an appendicitis operation A H Jones noted as recuperating at St Anthony hotel. He is weak but on the high road to complete recovery.
Ennis Texas June 15 Lee Gamble eleven died from choking after a rye head was sucked into his throat. The item entered his lungs causing hemorrhages and his death was reported.
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