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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1912
Page
2
Report recounts social scenes at a major convention with New York and Washington figures. Notables include Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs. Longworth, plus Taft and Dupont circle guests. Col Roosevelts request bodyguard as photographers roam.
Detroit June 19 The governor has authorized the purchase of a Model T for the New York postal service to collect mail. One Ford is already in service and has cut mail collection time by more than half at lower cost than horse drawn delivery. The move signals Uncle Sam's plan to buy Fords for delivery duties.
Disjointed lines mention a coming campaign and two potential candidates Aunis Nias and Molly Coddle. A judge is referenced amid shorthand notes about a vacation and a plumber.
Reports from northern Mexico describe federal troops advancing from Sonora encamping near Juarez with a 50 man scouting party sent west to guard against surprise. Rebels burned the Or tiz bridge and federal units remain near Santa Rosalia as skirmishing looms daily. Huerta's cavalry routed rebels near Ortiz station 15 miles south of Bachimbba in a long battle ending at night.
In Santa Maria del Oro near Tepic a federal force of 150 defeated 400 Canodistas on the night of June 16. Thirty-two rebels and one federal were killed. The federals captured many prisoners arms and horses.
Gov. Abram Gonzalez constitutional governor of Chihuahua and ex interior minister says he fled Chihuahua city and has not forfeited his gubernatorial rights while with General Huerta in the federal camp during the revolution.
Madera Chihuahua reports rebel garrison increased to 200 men. Small bands move north toward Peterson and Busitlos as garrisons brace for resistance to advancing federal columns from Sonora.
President Taft signed a new act limiting to eight hours the daily service of laborers and mechanics on government work and issued an executive order delaying Panama canal contracts until January 1913. Engineers expect canal completion before that date.
Clifton George of the Ford Sales Company in San Antonio reports a Detroit notice that orders for most Ford models are filled through September 1, 1912. About 1000 delivery wagons remain, but touring cars torpedoes and commercial roadsters are no longer being accepted.
Report of a heated Republican convention session with Governor Hadley arguing for Roosevelt, Taft supporters clashing with Roosevelt factions, and speakers like Henry A. Allen and Senator Hemenway contesting credentials and Washington delegation actions amid party unity tensions.
Turmoil erupts as Roosevelt backers clash with Taft camp over floor access and credentials. Senators Root and Record clash with Indiana and Arizona delegations amid calls for a purged roll. Officials warn of possible bolt and double convention if disputed delegates stand.
C P Wells of the Auto Equipment company in San Antonio says Plant Juice cured his indigestion constipation and biliousness. He reports renewed energy and vigor after using the product from Fischer's Drug Store corner Houston and Alamo and urges others to try it.
A fragment hints at Hadley proposing a change to the legal roll, signaling a dispute over the balance of power or procedure. The text suggests political maneuvering and potential shifts in recognized authority.
Thirteen miners are believed dead after an explosion in the Hastings mine near Trinidad Colorado. A badly injured miner was rescued as rescuers work in a caved main slope 8000 feet from the mouth. Coroner reports 13 coffins ordered.
In Cuero Texas June 19 despite misty rain a large parade was held to mark the day with free barbecue and speaking. The event drew community participation and featured public notices advertised via Light want ads.
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