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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1914

Page

19

Kaiser Wilhelm II Strikes Incemore in Fog Collision

The Kaiser Wilhelm II of the North German Lloyd line docked at Southampton for hull repairs after a collision with the British steamer Incemore in fog. Divers inspect the starboard side while passengers endure disruption. most first class travelers move to the Erator for the voyage to New York.

Kaiser Wilhelm I Southampton Hull North German-Lloyd Line Incemore A. G. Hamés Chico Cal Incemore Crumble N. W. von Schilling Hampton Inerator York

Fiesta Directors Honor Mr Frank At Roof Banquet

Emil Frank president of the Fiesta Association was feted by organizers at a St Anthony hotel rooftop banquet. Directors praised his work for the last festival and discussed plans to improve next year. J S Ramer presided as toastmaster and audience speakers highlighted financial needs and the role of women in fiesta affairs.

Emil Frank Fiesta Association St. Anthony Mr. Frank J.S. Ramer Frank San Antonio Smith Herbert Barnard Harry L. Miller Ernest, Raba W. C. Silliman J. B. Carrington L. B. Clegg Ose E. Raha William H. Smith A. G. Munro Co. T. Fincham John RB. Carrington Phil Wright R. L. King John T. Fentiman H. Barnard J. F. Ramer John Williams A. V. Ruth James Kapp

Police Shootout in Downtown Drug Store Leaves Patrolman Dead

Dallas officials opened a homicide inquiry after patrolman Jesse Wright was killed in a crowded drug store confrontation with fellow officer 8 S R Trammell. Trammell says Wright reached for a pistol after an argument and was shot. Wright was found with three wounds. Trammell was wounded in the wrist, claiming Wright inflicted the wound. None of Wright’s cartridges fired. Both men were married.

Dallas Tex Jesse Wright R. Trammell Trammell Wright Brown

Peace stalemate fuels appeals from Texas congressman

A Washington debate over the Panama Canal Act exemption prompts criticism of James L. Slayden of Texas. Supporters push for peace ideals while opponents urge military readiness, portraying Slayden as easygoing but ineffective in securing wartime appropriations.

National Peace James L. Slayden Texas Elihu Root United States New York Congress Senate Carnegie Congressman Slayden Pacific Slayden San Antonio

Slayden Campaign Committee Named and Expanded

After weeks of work the Slayden campaign committee is organized with many new supporters. The list includes a broad mix of local notables, many saying they signed under obligation, and marks a notable inclusion of few Citizens' League leaders.

Slayden Mr. Slayden Do. A. Denny William Aubrey Albert Steves Dan Oppenheimer Oscar C. Guessar Graham Dowdell Vivian Hamilton A. W. Houston Lawrence Wallace Ed Goldstein Fritz Groos Sam Alexander W. B. Clarkson W. C. Rigsty W. L. Barker William H. Hume A. Sartor Ed W. Smith J. T. Haile F. Kirksey J. D. Guinn J. Brooks W. W James Wehrenberger W. Fags TY. D. Dobbs Fred Kelley W. B. Arnold J. W. Woodeon B. F. Dittmar T. J. Lane A. H. Rische Julius Freitmuth San Antonio Bexar County City F. F. Collins Collins Garden J. A. Pirie Parita T. B. Applewhite Max Toepperwein Leon Rudolph Allen L. A. Harper Illiam Bitterman John C. Beck Ludwig Willke T. P. Dashiel Julius H. Rippistein L. B. James James Watson Thelma Herman Serold Bulverde Alfred Toepperwein M. Schultz Mondomf J. M. Smith von Ormy Edgar Smith Oakalla J. C. James Atascosa

Elpho Wins Ascot Gold Cup In Strong Finish

At Ascot England on June 18 Elpho a five year old owned by Mr Fairie won the Gold Cup with Willbrook second and Junior third from ten runners. King George and Queen Mary attended. The prize totals 2500 dollars plus 17500 and 100 per entered horse. In Washington F J Smith an American freed from Tonola Chiapas after weeks in investigation of Mexican deaths is reported in Guatemala with his family.

Ascot England Mr. Fairie Elpho Willbrook King George Queen Mary Washington, D.C F. J. Smith Tonola Chiapas Badger Smith Guatemala

Slator campaign barbs draw Herman Sons ties into race

Llano County campaign drill ignites quarrel over Judge Slator's stance on prohibition. C A Goeth labels Slator an anti pro in part due to Hermann Sons membership while hinting at possible pairing with pros. A Slator advisory committee meeting is set with Martin Wright named as chair and a planned speaker bureau for events.

Slator Goeth San Antonio Llano The Hermann Sons Texas Llane Slater Slayden Martin Wright George B. Taliaferro T. T. Vander Hoeven C. 8. Fowler Ray Lambert Mr. Goeth Judge Slator A. Wurzbach Hbach Rimaries Congress Europe Georgetown Fisher and Miller Order of Sons of Hermann Aca Liano Tex

Villa Seeks to Stay at Head of Army

Interchange of messages between Villa and Carranza preceded Villa’s resignation. A Saltillo claim said Villa and fourteen generals no longer recognized Carranza as first chief of the Constitutional Army and would operate independently against Huerta. Carranza announced a forthcoming statement.

Villa Carranza Saltillo Huerta

Wilson aides doubtful on Niagara mediation prospects

Washington dispatch says administration officials remain hopeful yet doubtful about a successful outcome at Niagara Falls. The note from Senor Rabasa sparked fresh claims that Mexican delegates seek a Huerta loyalist for provisional presidency, while United States favors a Constitutionalists’ candidate to avert post election turmoil.

Washington, D. C Niagara Falls Senor Rabasa Huerta Wilson White House United States Justice Lamar Frederick W. Lehmann

Boxing Accepted for Berlin 1916 Olympic Program

France's proposal to permit boxing at the Berlin 1916 Olympic Games was adopted by a large majority. The boxing series will include eight weight classes from flyweight to heavyweight, with a sub-committee to set rules. Bicycle polo was rejected. bicycle events proceed under the International Cyclist Union rules. Fencing follows the International Fencing Federation rules. Women barred from fencing and bicycling.

Paris France Berlin International Olympic International Cyclist Union International Fencing Federation

Insurance Com Licenses New Texas Reciprocal

The Texas Live Stock Insurance Association of Fort Worth received a state license to operate as a reciprocal insurer in Texas. The permit is issued to L. G. Ocheltyee as general manager, part of 33 reciprocals licensed this year.

Insurance Com Austin Texas Live Stock Insurance Association of Fort Worth State Department of Insurance and Banking Texas L. G. Ocheltyee

Mexican Delegation Sparks Public Exchange Over Provisional Gov

Niagara Falls Ont June 18 Justice Lamar worked on a reply to Emilio Rabasa's statement that mocked the U S and Constitutionalist push for a provisional government. American delegates argued the Mexican move disrupted negotiations and demanded timely notice of responses.

Mseiorene Ess Ravasa United States Mexico Huerta Mexico City T Hey Naon Argentina Niagara Falls Ont Justice Lamar Emilio Rabasa Wilson Bryan Rabasa

Carranza eyes Laredo flight amid telegraphic tips from Mexico

Representative Kent claimed telegrams from Mexico warned that General Carranza planned to leave his headquarters for Laredo Texas. Morales, Carranza's chief of staff, departed for Monterey with undisclosed mission per orders. Carranza, brother of the Constitutionalists’ first chief, remains central to fragile regional moves. Decline in Spanish sherry drives some makers toward champagne production.

Carranza Mey Laredo Washington, D. C Kent California Bryan Mexico Carranza Tex

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