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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1912

Page

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Texas National Guard to Move Militia to Texas Border

Unusual activity in the Adjutant General's Department at Austin signals a near certainty that the Texas national guard will be called out to protect the Texas border amid the Mexican revolution. Dallas Battery likely first to move with Capt. P A Logan en route to El Paso, while maneuvers in July were canceled and rescheduled for August if border conditions require. Hutchings declines to discuss details.

Adjutant General’s Department Austin Dallas Tex Texas National Guard Texas Department Alexandria el Paso PA. Logan Hutchings Hillsboro Adjutant General of Texas War Department

Attorney and detective arrested after street affray

Selig Deutschman an attorney and Joe Stowe a city detective were arrested at 12 45 pm after a fight at East Houston and St Marys streets. Deutschman, battered and bleeding, was escorted to the Iron Front bar anteroom where he received aid. The dispute stemmed from a weekly paper article and a bond for Deutschman was set at the scene with W M Davis and A H Jones as sureties.

Selig Deutschman Joe Stowe Callaghan Beck East Houston St. Mary’s Deutschman the Bugle Sélig Deutschman Stowe John Wells Laredo Tex Mr. Deutschman

Faith in and Grande Valley Owning Big Land Appetite

John J. Conway of Mission, founder of Mission and major Rio Grande valley landowner, says land can yield more money through crops than sale. He owns 27,000 irrigated acres at Mission plus large tracts east and across the river, and plans further expansion with new pumping machinery. He reports record prosperity in the lower valley, with high yields and growing development.

Rio Grande Valley John J. Conway Mission San Antonio Conway Mr. Conway Oblate Fathers Rockport Rio Grande

Clark and Wilson Gain Slight Lead in Voting Today

Fifteen ballots are taken with no choice as Champ Clark holds first place with 552 votes and Wilson trails with 362 in New York. The results show Clark gaining ground in a tense party contest.

Clark Wilson Champ Clark New York

Democratic National Convention Ballots Drag On

Amid stifling heat the Democratic convention on June 29 extended into the fifteenth ballot without a nominee. Clark leads Wilson by narrowing margins while Bryan probes shifts in Nebraska, clashing with floor cries and delaying a decision as delegates press for a breakthrough.

Baltimore Democratic National Clark Wilson Nebraska William J. Bryan Bryan Woodrow Wilson Murphy

Rebels rearrange defenses as Bachimba battle looms near Chihuahua

In Chihuahua Mexico on June 29 General Orozco prepares for possible rebellion defeat with guard and volunteers to police in the city while rebels move to Bachimba 40 miles away. Americans coordinate protection as state officials sign decree to relocate the capital if needed and uncertainty grows over Chihuahua’s hold on the city.

Chihuahua Mex Bachimba Orozco Gutierréz

Ruse Puzzles Rebels at Rebel Front

At Ba Chimba in Mexico on June 29 rebels reported that federals appeared to be playing for time, a tactic that puzzled rebel forces as tensions remained high.

Federals Bachimba Mex

Easier Terms Rumored in San Antonio Rail Pact

A 4:30 PM chamber of commerce meeting will consider changes to the contract with European Contract Syndicate Limited over the 250000 bonus for the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican railroad. Rumors say city participation may be eased to speed fulfillment.

Chamber of Commerce

Wolters Visits Orange With Local Officials

Beaumont Texas June 29 Col Jake Wolters traveled to Orange and Port Arthur with Mayor Emmett Fletcher and W P Hobby returning to Beaumont by car. He departed this morning for Navasota where he will speak to ay.

Weather forecast for San Antonio area tonight and Sunday

For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Sunday with no precipitation expected and mild to moderate temperatures.

San Antonio Vicinity

Weather for Tourists Across Major Cities

Observations at 8 a m report temperatures from 64 to 78 with clear to cloudy skies. Winds vary from 4 to 14 miles per hour with southeast west and south directions. Sunday forecast mostly warmer with fair conditions and possible rain in St Paul.

ST. Louis Chicago Milwaukee ST. Paul Kansas City New York Boston Washington

San Antonio Light Stands Alone on AP Wire Carry

Statement rejects any claim that the AP leased wire reaching San Antonio is carried by any newspaper other than the San Antonio Light. The notice emphasizes no basis for such assertions.

Associated Press San Antonio

Indictments Endorsed for Auto Deaths and Murders

Grand jury returns eighty seven indictments including two for negligent homicide in two auto deaths C A Eager and Mrs Grace Samuels two murder in first degree charges Bruce Williams and Charley Walz and numerous burglar y theft and forgery counts out on bond witnesses listed and calls for stricter milk inspection and curb on speeding and cutouts in hearsay report signed by foreman J H Savage

C. A. Eager Grace Samuels Emil Neisbaum Max Melcher Neisbaum Hager Melcher Samuels Grand Jury C. A. Hager Frank and Leonard Welter Avenue D Ogilvie Moore Building Nix Joske Bros. Co Batley F. W. Cook W. Cook G. .H. Moody Burnett D. A. Wilson W. E. Love B. F.moore Joe Boelhauwe Samuel Fred Henners St. Mary's Street Sam Evans Charley Walz Williams Arthur Fisher Walz Jake Tolle Carl Pepper Culpepper Alvin Iziah Emilio Gonzales Horace Applewhite J. Whalen Willie Terrell Clarence Casey Bexar San Antonio East Commerce Street Alamo Street Southern Pacific J. H. Savage

Mrs Anna Kyle Dies in Austin Hospital at 32

Mrs Anna Kyle aged 32 wife of Gus Kyle and daughter of Nicholas Schultz Bas tropp county resident died in an Austin hospital. The body was sent to Bastrop for burial.

Austin Tex Anna Kyle Gus Kyle Nicholas Schultz Bastrop County Bastrop

Lyon Calls for Texas Republican State Convention in Dallas

Colonel Cecil A. Lyon, Republican state chairman, issues a formal call for the nominating convention to be held in Dallas starting August 13. He seeks the post of state chairman amid turmoil after his ouster from the national committee, while friends note his bid to lead the party against H. F. MacGregor and influence the Texas Republican organization.

Cecil A. Lyon Dallas Colonel Lyon National Committee Chicago H. F. MacGregor Houston Senate New York Roosevelt MacGregor Lyon Sherman Texas Republican Organization

Locomotive Explosion Kills Sixteen in Saltillo

Passen gers arriving in Laredo report a Saltillo Mexico locomotive exploded yesterday afternoon as it neared the station. The blast killed 16 Mexicans and wounded many as the engine, just out of the roundhouse, blew apart and metal shards hit a crowd awaiting trains. Low water in the boiler is alleged as the cause.

Saltillo Mexico Laredo Tex Mex

Mexican Land Grant Case Is Affir med

The Texas Court of Civil Appeals in Austin affirms the ruling in state versus Julian Palacios and associates over 1770 acres in Duval county. The court upholds the lower court’s decision, allowing Palacios and partners to retain the land. Adjournment of the term followed.

Court of Civil Appeals Austin Tex Texas Julian Palacios District Court Travis County Duval County Palacios

Cornell Wins Regatta at Poughkeepsie Varsity Four

Cornell wins the varsity four oared race at the Regatta Course in Poughkeepsie by two lengths over Columbia with Syracuse third and Pennsylvania fourth. Official times show Cornell 10 34 1 5, Columbia 10 51 1 5, Syracuse 10 58 3 5, Pennsylvania 11 23 2 5. Columbia finishes eight lengths ahead of Penn.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Cornell Columbia Syracuse Pennsylvania

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I. i Grande Valley J. J. Conway THE Martine New Jersey Underwood James John Reach Straiton Connecticut Charles F. Murphy North Carolina Ohio Alaska Hawaii Porto Rico Virginia Wood Harmon Marshall Foss Anderw Kern W. J. Bryan Hall Tegun William Sulzer Senator Stone Pell William Jennings Bryan Mr. Stiger Stone Missouri Sulzer Ernie Atti Dem
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