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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1913
Page
1
Missouri and Kansas suffer extreme heat with numerous fatalities reported. Doctors kept busy tending heat related illnesses as Illinois towns suspend business to cope with record temperatures.
June heat scorches the Midwest with many cities reaching near record highs. Chicago reports nine deaths and 27 prostrations as harvest work pauses and infant mortality rises, while Omaha and Cleveland record multiple fatalities and widespread prostrations across Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Indiana with no relief in sight.
Eastern Texas shows showers Sunday and likely Monday while western Texas sees showers in the east and fair conditions in the west Sunday with Monday fair. Temperatures range from 76 to 96 across major cities including St Louis Chicago Milwaukee and New York with winds from the south east north and northeast.
Victoriously ending nine days of battle, Constitutionalist state troops under General Obregon enter Guaymas after a 700 man garrison surrenders with heavy losses. Ojeda's scattered forces and Huerta's flight are reported as 1200 Constitutionalists and Yaquis pursue. Governor Pesquiera confirms the fall and a nearby execution of Francisco Chiapa near Guaymas.
George W. Perkins may testify before the Senate lobby investigation after the Fourth of July about a telephone conversation with David Lamar of New York who is sought by subpoena servers. The call concerned a United States Steel Corp case before the New Jersey Supreme Court and involved the governor of New Jersey who heard part of the exchange.
A summer widowers club organized in Washington, D. C. names President Wilson as head. The White House meeting place is daily during Congress extra session. Members are limited to three: Woodrow Wilson, J. P. Tumulty, and Dr. Cary Grayson, a widower in name only. Vice President Marshall and Speaker Clark, plus many cabinet and Congress members, have wives staying in Washington until adjournment.
John Hanson aged 60 fell from a second story window at the Union Hotel on Aransas street about 9 PM. He was taken to his room, treated by Dr. Quillan, but died several hours later without regaining consciousness. No witnesses or relatives found.
The Huerta government plans motion pictures to prove its army is in good shape. A 500 foot Nuevo Laredo reel shows General Tellez’s 2700 troops, well clothed and mounted, with cannons and machine guns, Red Cross ambulances, and crowds of spectators.
Six members of the Powell family, spanning three generations, die when a Palo Alto flyer crashes into their automobile between Palo Alto and San Jose. The victims include Colonel Robert Powell 85, his wife Sallie Powell, daughter Ethel Powell 12, son John Powell 36, and baby John Robert Powell 10 months. Police and doctors from San Jose Cupertino and Saratoga respond.
Mrs. Harry Hyde of the city received a cablegram from her husband after a three week silence. He left San Antonio driving wealthy Mexicans overland to Monterey and was last heard from in Tampico on his way to Havana then Galveston. The message gives no details on the party or the car. Authorities fear possible interference by war ring factions. he is expected home mid to late week.
Attorneys for the Daughters of the Republic of Texas did not block Governor Colquitt’s plan to restore the Alamo yesterday. Work continues under Dr. A. B. Conley, superintendent of state buildings, with timely court action not materializing as counsel deal with ill health and other matters.
Thousands of veterans from North and South gather for a peace festival likely marking a final reunion. Leaders urge unity as commemorations unfold amid ceremonial tents and field events.
Gettysburg prepares a tented city on the battlefield for the semi centennial Civil War reunion of about 48 000 veterans from both sides over four days starting Tuesday. The event includes Veterans Military Civic and National Day programs with officials from the Grand Army of the Republic United Confederate Veterans and federal authorities supervising camp logistics and safety. The seating and ceremonies feature a Lincoln Gettysburg address and a cornerstone laying for a peace memorial amid national significance.
Election day may push Monday city council to adjourn to Tuesday or Wednesday. The finance committee will report on West Texas Bank & Trust negotiations and July warrants approval. Denver boulevard paving may be awarded if property owners supply about 10000 in bonuses. bids debated to set precedent amid potential bond funded work.
The Senate met at 2 p m with the vice president signing the Indian appropriation bill and adjournment at 2 05 p m until Wednesday at 2 o clock The Democratic caucus continued debate on the tariff bill. The House met at noon and adjourned at 2 45 pm with no business planned until July 14 due to absence of a quorum The Pal mer bill creating an additional judgeship in the eastern district of Pennsylvania was not considered.
More than two score San Antonio lawyers will travel Monday to Corpus Christi for the annual State Bar Association convention. A private Pullman or two may be used for the trip. Carlos Bee will read a paper before the state body. Judge Davis and Judge John H. Clark are expected to attend, along with attorneys and judges from across the state. J. B. Cave, former deputy clerk of the Court of Criminal Appeals, is en route from San Antonio to the convention city.
Near Fisher Oklahoma a defective rail buckled and pierced a coach bottom, preventing a westbound California limited from plunging down a 20 foot embankment. The accident left two people slightly injured.
San Antonio saloons will close at 9 30 PM and reopen at 6 AM under a new liquor law. Last night they closed at midnight for the final time. The law imposes a 50 to 200 dollar fine for violations. county officials warn enforcement will be strict.
Chancy Baker son of Tra Baker assistant manager of the Women and Girls' Mission died at the Mission at 8 last night from lockjaw. He had jammed a nail in his foot a week earlier and prepared home care after a stiff neck appeared. Dr Carhart failed to save him. He worked at Joske Brothers learning window decorating and leaves three brothers and a sister. Funeral plans await relatives.
Emmett Dalton, sole survivor of the Coffeeville raid, was hit by a speeding car while crossing a busy Tulsa street. He was hurled to the ground with head injuries and internal damage while visiting friends.
Report from Durango describes a large massacre as victors killed about 1000 people. Many foreigners in the city are unaccounted for since the clash began and are presumed dead or missing.
The Mexican insurgents capture Durango after a surprise assault. Over 1000 soldiers and civilians are said killed or tortured, including Americans, English, and Germans. Insurgents seize city government and threaten reinforcements. townsfolk report raids on nearby mines and rail lines.
Austin Texas June 28 The comptroller s department reports Dallas County 1913 property valuations total 125 450 000 up 6 957 950 from 1912 Knox County estimates total 6 200 000 up 98 214 from last year and must be filed by July 15 Only a small percentage of counties have submitted estimates so far.
The Texas attorney general’s department issues a ruling on mutual insurance company incorporation. It states by laws must align with state law. An executive committee may act but cannot replace the board and cannot amend by laws. The ruling covers adoption by stockholders and committee duties.
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