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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1914

Page

3

Mexican delegates reject U.S. electoral proposal over Carranza

The article discusses Mexican delegates opposing a U.S. plan to influence Mexico’s elections. They warn such interference would insult Mexican welfare and lead to bloodshed, preferring a neutral process without Washington’s pressure. They fear perpetual subordination to the White House and oppose American sea force presence in any Mexican vote.

Mexico Wilson Elegates Mexico A Elec Washington White House Hington Mexi Estevla Ruiz

Threats Prompt Call for Military Protection in Panuco Oil Field

In Vera Cruz state near Panuco oil fields unrest grows amid anti American sentiment after troop withdrawal. Acting Governor De Lara, though not in his jurisdiction, pledges rapid military protection as Admiral Mayo discusses the issue with local authorities.

Mpico Mexico Tex Panuco Ornor de Lara Mayo de Lara Vera Cruz E Panuco Huerta

Zapata Declares Split With Carranza Plans West Coast War

Emiliano Zapata, the southern revolutionary, issued a decree rejecting allegiance to Venustiano Carranza and accusing the Constitutionalists of not accepting the Plan of Ayala. He vowed to extend operations along the western coast to Sonora and to fight Carranza forever, per reports from Morelos arrivals in Mexico City.

Mexico City Emiliano Zapata Venustiano Carranza Ayala Zapata Mexico Sonora Carranza

Automobile Owners Map for Sale in Light Office

Bexar county maps priced at two dollars sell for sixty cents at the light office Exhibit displayed in today’s paper encourages purchase.

Bexar County

Mourning Drape Over Villages For Archduke Funeral

Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Duchess of Hohenberg arrive from Sarajevo as villages along the Naerenta river drape in black. Guards, church bells, and candles mark the funeral procession toward Trieste aboard the Viribus Unitis with plans to reach Vienna by Thursday.

Metrovitch Hersegovina Archduke Francis Ferdinand Duchess of Dalmar Guard of Honor Naerenta Trieste Dalmat Viribus Unitis Vienna

Denunciation Triggers Violence in Cretan Diet

In Agram Croatia on June 30 nationalist Croatians denounced a Catholic Serb coalition over the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand. The Cretan Diet session dissolved after a violent tumult with threats toward Serb deputies who were taunted about bombs.

Agram Crotia Francis Ferdinand

Orphaned heirs amid Bosnian Serb tensions amid archducal tragedy

The text details Serbian propaganda in Bosnia provoking unrest and the Bosnian government's cautious response. It notes the inability to uncover the conspiracy before a Sunday crime and cites fears of deep Serbian influence in Bosnia. It also reports Archduke Francis Ferdinand and the Duchess of Hohenberg's deaths and that their life insurances totaled $18 million.

Duchess of Hohenberg Servia Bosnia Vienna Archduke Francis Ferdinand Duchess ofHohenberg Countess Chotek Tageblatt Archduke

Martial Law Continues in Sarajevo as Arrests Occur

In Sarajevo Bosnia on June 30 martial law remained in effect and six people were arrested for minor offenses as the night passed quietly.

Sarajevo Bosnia

Two Appropriations Omitted in Budget

City budget discussion with the finance committee revealed omissions and adjustments. Contingencies were cut by 16600 to cover a treasurer bookkeeper, fire department hose, and dormitory equipment for new stations, keeping total unchanged.

Brown Gallagher Fire Department

Good paving at Fort Sam Houston

The quartermaster's department at Fort Sam Houston buys trap rock from San Antonio for road work on the northward continuation of New Braunfels Avenue. The dark gray volcanic rock, valued for its wear resistance, is one of the world’s best for pavements and has long been used in Europe, promising streets that stay smooth with less dust and mud.

Quartermaster’s Fort Sam Houston San Antonio New Braunfels Avenue Europe Trap Toc&k United States

Plot blame pinned on Servians for Archduke's assassination

Vienna reports high government officials blame Serbians for the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand on Sunday. The statement cites political motives and ongoing tensions in the region. The note does not specify individuals responsible or the next steps by authorities.

Vienna Archduke Francis Ferdinand

Mayr's Stomach Remedy Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy as a pure vegetable oil treatment for stomach liver and intestinal troubles. It claims cleansing of lower bowels prevents absorption of toxins and that fermentation stops, with relief in 24 hours. George H. Mayr, once a Chicago druggist, is named as creator and the product is sold by Sommers' Drug Stores and A M Fischer.

George H. Mayr Chicago Mayr Sommers A. M. Fischer

Chamber Committee Advances Katy Right of Way Fund

Work continued as the Chamber of Commerce fund drive for the Katy right of way raised 76009 total target. The committee reviewed property owner lists and expected payments while some owners met at the Chamber to contribute, with early subscriptions around 4000 but promises for larger gifts anticipated.

Chamber of Commerce Katy L. J. Hart F. G. Hillie Central Committee

Tributes of Respect for Venezuelan Minister Rojas

Last tributes of respect to Dr. Pedro Ezequiel Rojas minister of Venezuela are paid by official Washington. President Wilson and officials attend funeral at St Matthews Church. The body is escorted to Hampton Roads aboard the Dolphin then to the battleship Kansas for convoy to La Guaira, Venezuela.

Washingten D. C Pedro Eze Iel Rojas Venezuela Washington Tody Wilson Supreme Court Diplomatic Corps Congressional Foreign Relations Committees St Mathews Church Dolphin Hampton Roads Kansas la Guaira Pan- American Union Calvo Costa Rica Pezet Fer Coruador

Navy ends wine messes as Daniels bans liquor shore to ship

Aboard and ashore, the navy ends the wine mess under Secretary Daniels order effective at midnight. Officers face misconduct charges for possessing alcohol on ships or stations, with a medical exception for ship surgeons. Only special dispensations may occur during international courtesy exchanges or at naval gatherings.

Washington, D. C United States Navy Daniels Naval Naval Academy Naval Station Navy Yards Panama Canal United States Norway Russia

Banking hops magnate Ira Brainard dies at 68 in Utica

Ira D. Brainard, longtime leader of the United States hop trade and a major dealer, died at his Waterville home early today. He was 68 years old and had built a large fortune from hops operations.

Utica N. Y Ira D. Brainard Waterville Brainard United States

Villa Buys Expensive Tub From Chicago

General Francisco Villa ordered a high end bathtub to Juarez Mexico for 400 dollars. Shipping added 125 dollars. The tub was arranged by a Chicago firm and billed to El Paso Texas.

Villa Chicago Ill General Francisco Villa Juarez Mexico

Child Is Recovered After Abduction Near Lytle

Sheriff’s office traced a three year old kidnapped by a Mexican man who drove away with the child in a light wagon. The boy was found Tuesday morning at Lytle and returned to his parents. The alleged kidnapper was arrested after officers alerted salt towns county wide.

Lytle James Galbreath

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