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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1914

Page

3

Villa Denial of Split With Carranza Stirs Mediation Talks

Reports of a fracture between Carranza and Villa sparked fear of civil conflict and possible U S intervention as mediation at Niagara stalled. Officials denied official word, while delegates in Buffalo found no breakthrough, keeping hopes for a diplomatic solution alive.

White House Niagara War Department State Department Carranza Villa Illa Zacatecas Buffalo Wilson

Mediation in Mexico Crisis Shifts as Talks Continue

Niagara Falls dispatches report that U S mediators led by Justice Lamar and F W Lehmann briefed on a Buffalo conference with Carranza representatives. Huerta delegates push for continued talks with a neutral provisional president urged, while fears grow over possible Carranza Villa clashes and northern instability.

Niagara Falls Ont Washington Justice Lamar Frederick W. Lehmann Buffalo Rafael Zubaran Luis Cabrera Carranza United States Messrs Zuaran Cabrera Villa Sonora Maytorena Obregon Huerta Mexico Emilio Rabasa Rabasa Mr. Rabasa Zacatecas Natera Carranza-Villa

Mexican Gunboat Tampico Sunk After Battle With Guerrero

The Constitutionalists lose Tampico with ten killed and ten wounded as the Guerrero defeats her off Mazatlan. American destroyers Perry and Preble tow aid to survivors while New Orleans provides support. Guerrero heads south to Mazatlan to aid Federal forces against Oregon’s advancing troops.

Us.s California Mazatlan Mexico San Diego Cal Tampico Guerrero Malpico Topolobampo Guaymas Perry Preble Altata New Orleans Obregon

Delicate Mexican split discussed in Douglas

In Douglas Arizona on June 17 the rumor of a break between General Carranza and General Villa dominates talk among Mexicans. Few openly back Villa yet many remain cautious waiting for official word on latest developments.

Douglas Arizona Carranza Constitutionalists Francisco Villa

Light-Hearted Search for a Compatible Partner Ad

A brief want ad seeks a trustworthy partner for companionship and shared interests. The notice emphasizes sincerity, mutual respect, and long-term compatibility in a discreet, respectful arrangement.

Corpus Christi Seeks 1915 Texas Press Association Meeting

Corpus Christi officials and editors push to host the 1915 Texas Press Association convention. J W Stayton travels to Wichita Falls to present invitations and endorsements from state journalists. Supporters include Zenas Deer Bishop H A Gibbs Harlingen Mrs Grace Mitchell Robstown R W Barry Beeville R C Mecklin Kingsville W A Warrick Aransas Pass and others. Telegrams from local businessmen urge selecting the so called Naples of the Gulf.

Corpus Christi Tex Texas Press Association J. W. Stayton Wichita Falls Zenas Deer Bishop H. A. Gibbs Harlingen Grace I. Mitchell Robstown R. W. Barry Beeville R. C. Mecklin Kingsville W. A. Warrick Aransas Pass Naples The Gulf

Compensation Rates Approved for Texas Employers Insurance

The Texas department of insurance and banking approved the workmen's compensation rates of the General Accident Assurance Association of Perth Scotland. The Texas Employers' Insurance Association will write this class at costs 40 percent lower than old indemnity rates, aligning insurers with the Employers' Liability Act.

Austin Tex Department of Insurance and Banking General Accident Assurance Association of Perth Scotland Texas Texas Employers’ Insurance Association

Austin Baseball Situation Faces Franchise Doubt

In Austin Texas fans met with club president Quebedeaux as the team faces a 2200 dollar deficit. Three games may move to Houston while ticket discounts for remaining games are discussed. Fans speculate D T Inglehart could rescue the franchise but no offer has been made.

Austin Tex Quebedeaux Houston D. T. Inglehart

Wilson disavows discrimination against Judaism in university address

President Wilson responds to Herman Bernstein regarding remarks on scholarship and religion at the American University dedication. He states there was no intent to discriminate against Judaism and apologizes for any unfair implication.

Washington, D. C Wilson American University Herman Bernstein Hollis N. Y Iid Woodrow Wilson

Hood's Sarsaparilla Proves Worth in Run Down Cases

The good physician is essential and the proprietary medicine Hood's Sarsaparilla occupies a broad field due to proven strength and quality. Letters from users claim cures after other treatments failed, showing its value in run down conditions and various diseases.

Hood

Picnicker Rescued By Street Car Conductor

An eight year old picnicker stranded at San Pedro park was saved by O E Todd a conductor on the San Pedro line. He had been separated from his group with no fare and Todd took him downtown and provided a transfer to the South Heights line. The boy’s return home was celebrated by all.

San Pedro Park O. E. Todd San Pedro South Heights

Stearns' Electric Rat and Roach Paste Exterminator Ad

Vermin infestation solution promises elimination of rats mice and cockroaches in a single night. No mixing required and powders won t blow away. Sold with money back guarantee and multilingual directions. Available in two sizes 2 5¢ and 1 00. Sold by retailers nationwide.

Stearns

Home crafted boll weevil destroyer aims to save Texas cotton

Plans spread for a simple five by seven inch rubber device studded with nails to pile punctured boll squares. One man can clear five acres in a day, preventing further boll weevil propagation and protecting crops in Southwest Texas. The Chamber of Commerce and lumber firms back mass production and distribution to farmers. Jourdan Campbell’s success last year is cited as proof of concept.

Southwe Texas Chamber of Commerce Carrington Vaughan Lumber Company Hillyer-Deutsch-Jarratt Company Campbell Jourdan Campbell Jourdanton

Grand Today Tonight and Tomorrow Auriema Dance of Death

Classified ad fragment advertises a dressmaker and a light something for sale or service. The readable text mentions Auriema dance of death and a dressmaker request. No clear date, location, or price provided.

Auriema

Fiesta banquet planned at St. Anthony Hotel roof garden

Fiesta directors plan a social banquet on the hotel roof garden with an attractively arranged menu. About thirty attendees will include Fiesta Association directors and outside guests. The event aims to discuss festival plans and potential reorganization to enhance future celebrations. Feld's Sister is Found confirms Mrs. Paul Feille's call to locate Louis Feld, stating she is his sister and will contact him.

St. Anthony Fiesta Emil Frank Fiesta Association Feld Paul Feille Avenue B City Detective Bureau Louis Feld New York City Stevens

Roast goose at White Horse Tavern event

A brief notice lists roast goose offered at the White Horse Tavern with terse ad like wording. Co ee use light want ads for fast results.

White Horse Tavern Sure Resulta Ruick

Good Roads Lecture Tonight in San Antonio

Businessmen and taxpayers are urged to attend an educational lecture on Street and Highway Improvement tonight at 8:30 in the large bathroom of the Gunter hotel. Charles E. Foote of New York City will speak, with moving pictures on paving materials and street construction. The talk is sponsored by the Automobile Club of San Antonio and the Highway League of the Chamber of Commerce amid upcoming paving plans.

Gunter Hotel Charles E. Foote New York City Automobile Club of San Antonio Highway League of the Chamber of Commerce

Summer Normal Opens With Record Attendance in San Antonio

The eighteenth San Antonio Summer Normal began at Main Avenue High School with over 280 students on day one, the largest first day enrollment since the program started. Attendance is expected to exceed 350 soon as Southwest Texas participants join a notably comprehensive course lineup.

San Antonio Summer Normal Main Avenue High School The Normal Texas the Normal L. E. Wolfe San Antonio Public Schools P. F. Stewart C.A. Arnold Marshall Johnston W. J. Knox Adah Gibbons W. E. Madderra Beeville

Checks Returned for Personal Income Tax Payments in Austin

Checks totaling about 15000 dollars received by the internal revenue collector in Austin are being returned to senders. The returns apply to personal or firm checks, as the payments fail to meet government requirements for tax remittance.

Austin Tex Internal Revenue Collector's Department

Tax Remittance Rules: Postal Money Orders Required

The collector declares that certain remittances are invalid for revenue taxes and must be paid by postal money order drawn on Dallas or Houston exchanges. Proceeding to enforce standard payment methods to ensure proper credit.

Postal Money Order of Dallas Houston Exchange

Contests for Offices Face Opposition in Gonazles County

All county officers run with opposition except four: county judge, county attorney, county clerk and district clerk. The county executive committee set pro rata assessments of 18 dollars for all county office candidates and 5 dollars for each precinct office. Payments due by Monday, June 22. Dr. W Robbie advertises genito urinary and rectal services moving to 411 Gibbs Building.

Gonazles Tex

Bagby Declines Re Election. Brother Seeks Seat

W Bagby member of the Legislature from Lavaca County has declined to run again for re election. His brother A Bagby Jr of Hallettsville announces candidacy and faces no opposition.

Austin Tex

Palm Be Suits In Stock Meet Strong Demand

Local tailor Lentz at 312 W Commerce St advertises Palm Be suits selling well this season with no excuses needed and stock ready to meet customer demand. Prices range from eight to ten dollars more.

Lentz W. Comesmerce St

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