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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1912

Page

2

Democrats Brace for Parker Victory in Baltimore Convention

The convention opens in Baltimore with Bryan supporters opposing Parker for temporary chair, while Clark and Wade deny alignments with Roosevelt. New York plans to push planks on Philippine independence and Puerto Rico home rule as delegates flood the city for the Democratic National Convention.

Baltimore Maryland Princeton Woodrow Wilson Washington Jefferson Jackson Emerson Hotel Wilson Harmon New Jersey Clark Basil Gordon Patar Underwood Manuel Que Philippines Mack Henry W. Dooley Porto Rico

Watterson Urges Harmony in Democratic Ranks

Henry Watterson wires Chairman Mack in Baltimore urging party unity and warning against factionalism. He notes no fair objection to Judge Parker and hopes William Jennings Bryan will see the need to pool issues rather than disrupt the Chicago convention. He cautions that opposing Parker could fuel factionalism and harm the party.

Louisville Mack National Democratic Committee Baltimore Henry Watterson Judge Parker Bryan Chicago Ryan Roosevelt Gaeush

Credentials Committee Keeps National Ruling On Taft Roosevelt Seats

The credentials committee, through the night, sustained the national committee’s rulings in 20 of 72 contests as California and Indiana debates narrowed. Taft delegates were seated in multiple districts while Roosevelt protests sharpened as leaders warned of floor battles at Baltimore.

Chicago National Committee Arizona Arkansas Devine Roosevelt Michigan Alabama California Florida Georgia Indiana Kentucky Honey Vrancis J. Benes Ralph A. Harris Kansas C. Carrington Maryland R. R. McCormick Illinois John J. Sullivan Ohio Credentials Committee Coliseum Heard Beveridge Hemenway Taft Charles W. Fairbanks Harrys. New James E. Watson Joseph D. Oliver Merrill Moores Clement Studebaker Maurice Fox Halbert Minnesota Lanstrum Montana Highth C. E Edwards O. H. Waddle Mondell Wyoming Theodore Roosevelt Louisiana Francis J. Heney

Roosevelt Delegates Fight Over Seating At Convention

At the Republican convention a heated clash over seating delegates from Arizona Texas Washington Alabama and others ended with a roll call vote showing gains for Taft supporters. Governor Hadley renewed the fight to bar contested delegates from voting as Senator Root and others pressed for a quick decision.

Texas W. T. Dovell Washington Hadley Roosevelt Heney California McCormick Root Dovell Robert J. Walker Virginia Senator Root Perenne Ty James Wadsworth Jr New York James E. Watson Indiana Taft Watson Alabama Arizona Arkansas Johnston North Carolina Kansas Loagues Senator Aft Celege.cas

Federals Readied to Attack Juarez From the West

Pro gov forces led by Huerta and allied commanders push toward Juarez from Sonora and western fronts. With 3000 troops and artillery, they aim to overwhelm the Juarez garrison as the Mexican Central railroad may be cut to hinder reinforcements. Vasquez Gomez supporters denounce Orozco and urge court martial while proposing a new revolutionary leader for the movement.

Guiseppe Garibaldi Sonora Huerta Bachimba Vasquistas Juarez Emilio Vasquez Gomez Pascual Orozco Orozco Gomez Revolutionary Party

Plant Juice credited by San Antonio drug clerk

Speed Smith, a well known dry goods district drug clerk in San Antonio, says Plant Juice relieved three years of indigestion and kidney derangement. He praises the vegetable remedy and endorses Fischer's Drug Store for purchases citing its tonic effects on stomach kidneys liver and nerves.

Speed Smith San Antonio Fischer’s Drug Store Mr. Smith West Elmira Street Houston Alamo

Birth Announcements List Includes Two Newborns

To Mr. and Mrs. M. Sainz a boy born June 12 at 4129 South San Luis Street. To Mr. and Mrs. Jose Castro a girl born June 1 on Dwyer Avenue. To Mr. and Mrs. WY. E. Brieg a girl born June 14 at 271 Simpson Street.

M. Sainz San Luis Street Jose Castro Dwyer Avenue WY. E. Brieg Simpson Street Gtri

Riebe Undertaking Co Auto Ambulance Service

Riebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service at 221 East Commerce Street. Phone 341.

Riebe Undertaking Co Auto Ambulance Service

Hutchins in El Paso as Juarez tensions rise

Adjutant General Henry Hutchins visits El Paso to assess threats amid tensions over Juarez. Governor Colquitt is expected to boost American protection if fighting erupts. Col. P Orozco’s reply to Col. Steever’s note is seen as menacing El Paso. Federal forces near Juarez have not yet reached the border city.

EL Paso Tex Henry Hutchins Juarez Colquitt Col P. Orozco Steever Paso

Rebels Change Plans in Mexican Front Showdown

Report from Bachim bar Mexico states Huerta's vanguard of 800 cavalry led by General Rabago reached Mequio near Izt, while Meoqui was held by General Campos. Rebels abandon expected clash, shift to strong defense at Bachimb a as 800 Huerta men, former penitentiary convicts, arrive after desertion from Santa Rosalía.

Bachimba Mex Rebbel Huerta Rabago Meroqui Itiz Meoqui J. J. Campos Witth Penitentiaries Santa Rosalia

William's Shaving Soap Ad at 117 E Houston

An old classified notice announces William's Shaving Soap at 117 East Houston, with a 5c price and a phone contact 3537. The brief insert lists shaving products and a small retail emphasis.

William's E. Houston

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