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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
1
A coal disaster near Frank in Alberta and British Columbia leaves about two hundred miners killed and two hundred trapped. Authorities report a massive collapse with rescue efforts ongoing as fire and collapse hinder access to the mine shafts.
Calgary reports that about 200 miners are believed trapped and killed in the Hillcrest collieries after an explosion near Frank on the Crow's Nest line. Six hundred entered the mine, 400 escaped, and doctors, nurses, and CPR officials rush to the scene with a relief train.
Washington reports mediation between the Huerta and Constitutionalists teeters on failure as Niagara talks stall. Minister Noon of Argentina returns to press for a path forward while President Wilson and Secretary Bryan weigh a possible official statement if the talks disband.
In Liège a fire at Vieille Marihaye colliery entombed 200 coal miners while 200 others escaped. Rescue efforts continued into the afternoon as crews battled the blaze and worked to reach those trapped.
The La Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago was placed in receivership after closure by a state bank examiner. W C Nib lack of Chicago Title Trust was named receiver by Judge Windes with a $2 5 million bond. Attorney Patrick J Lucey said the bank was hopelessly insolvent with assets around 4 0 million and questionable assets up to 5 0 million.
San Antonio and vicinity report fair skies Friday night and Saturday morning. In St Louis the temperature is 74 with clear skies and a 10 mile southwest wind. Chicago shows 56 with rain and a north wind and warmer Saturday. Milwaukee 60 cloudy with rain and a north wind. St Paul 64 cloudy with a northeast wind and warmer Saturday. Kansas City 76 clear with a southwest wind and warmer. New York 62 rain and colder with a north wind. Washington 64 cloudy with a northeast wind and probable rain.
Fredericksburg judge Clarence Martin predicts Judge M D Slater will carry Gillespie Llano Blanco Mason San Saba and Burnet counties by 4000 to 500 votes. He criticizes Congressman Slayden for poor Fort Sam Houston support and cites mail route delays and a postmaster appointment issue as failures.
A campaign plan for Judge D. M. Slator in Bexar County was discussed at the Bedell building. An executive committee was appointed including Martin Wright as chairman and members C. S. Fowler, Ray Lambert, and T. T. Vander.
General Villa leaves Torreon for the front above Zacatecas to assume full command of his zone and any southward gains. Carranza stays in Saltillo guiding Obregon and Gonzales while Villa plans his autonomous campaign and supervises civil offices along his path. The Antilla cargo augments Villa’s ammunition supply.
Vera Cruz dispatch notes Rear Admiral Fletcher granted a brief leave of absence will leave Saturday aboard the gunboat Dolphin now returning here from Tampico.
In Los Angeles on June 19 Deputy Constable Myers tried to attach a 125 lien to T Kashiara, said to be a former aviator in the Japanese army, but the man vanished into the clouds. Using a field glass Myers spotted a small speck he believed was Kashiara and his biplane, but after hours he abandoned the chase and planned to resume today.
Major Buell of the weather bureau says no immediate relief from the heat is expected but thunder showers may occur anytime to cool the atmosphere. Heavy rains have ended the drought in the eastern cotton belt with over an inch of precipitation in many areas, and some places reporting two to three inches. Showers are also noted in the Middle West and Great Lakes regions.
Dallas player Miss Gwendolyn Rees, who won the cup in 1913, is finishing preparations to defend her title as the Central West Open for women begins next Monday at the Ivanhoe Club in Kansas City.
John C. Ames, collector of customs at Chicago since 1906, resigns today with resignation taking effect once a successor is named in Washington.
New York June 19 The Wanamaker airship now under construction will carry three pilots Lieutenant John C Porte of the British navy chosen to attempt the flight will ride with Aviator Hallet from Newfoundland to the Azores where the first stop will be made At the Azores John Lansing Callen will join the crew Porte estimates 1199 miles from St Johns to the Azores and a twenty four hour crossing The gasoline load will be lightened by Callens weight and Porte says the craft could be at Lake Keuka Saturday morning Four hours are needed to assemble and launch is planned for Saturday afternoon if plans hold
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