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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1913

Page

2

Harris Appointed Second Assistant District Attorney

Robert G. Harris was appointed second assistant district attorney by District Attorney Clint G. Brown. He took the oath of office before District Clerk Andres Coy and will share duties with Nelson Lytle. One deputy will handle grand jury work, another Criminal Court sessions, and a third daily office matters. Brown said there were too many duties and sought an additional assistant under law.

Robert G. Harris Fee Clint G. Brown Harris Andres Coy Brown Nelson Lytle Mr. Harris Grand Jury

Harris Named Trusted County Figure in Local Wording

The remarks praise Mr Harris as a competent man known across the county. The source frames his selection with confidence in his ability to lead and represent local interests.

Harris

Approve Big Bond for County Depository in Bexar

County commissioners approved a $900000 bond filed by the National Bank of Commerce as county depository. Sureties include Nellie D. Barclay, R. D. Barclay, R. L. Ball, J. K. Baretta, J. M. Bennett, W. J. Moore, George R. Stumberg and A. L. C. McGruder. Funds totaling $245,274.75 were ordered transferred from State Bank & Trust to the National Bank of Commerce with Treasurer Peter P. Hoefgen arranging the move.

Bexar County National Bank of Commerce Nellie D. Barclay R. D. Barclay R. L. Ball J. K. Baretta J. M. Bennett W. J. Moore George R. Stumberg A. L. C. McGruder State Bank & Trust Company Peter P. Hoefgen

Rebels advance and leaders shift in Mexico amid uprisings

Rebels under Ato Madero allies march from Agua Prieta toward Cenzias Springs to fight. Alberto Guajuardo joins Coahuila rebellion with 600 men holding Las Esperanzas Musquiz and Ahuita. Large rebel surrenders reported in Veracruz Puebla Mexico states. Diaz ticket faces de la Barra as running mate. Diaz appeals amid Mexico City exiles and plans for aviation corps. Conspiracy documents implicate Madero era officials over El Diario. Diaz aims to restore Simondetti’s newspaper. Madero family informed Huerta Diaz seek extradition from Cuba as pacification plans unfold in north and south Mexico.

Alberto Guajuardo Venustiano Carranza Coahuila Las Esperanzas Musquiz Ahuita Veracruz Puebla Mexico Felix Diax Liberal Democratic Club Francisco de la Barra Diaz Felix Diaz Urquidi Maderista Madero Banco Nacional de Mexico Ernest Simondetti New York el Diario Simondetti Cuba

Rebel Leaders to Meet for Peace Conference in Ahumada

In El Paso March 1 reports say Pasqual Orozco's rebel camp at Villa Ahumada will host a peace conference with representatives from most rebel factions and Huerta allies to bury past differences and unite for a future campaign. Delegates include Ricardo Gomez Robelo Emilio Vasquez Gomez Manuel Garza Aldape and Gen. David de la Fuente with Col. Pascual Orozco and others arranging the talks.

EL Paso Tex Pascual Orozco Villa Ahumada Mexico Ristas Huerta Ahumada Madero Emilio Vasquez Gomez Palomas Ricardo Garza Granados Manuel Garza Aldape Diaz Antonio Rabago Chihuahua

Carranza Surrenders Mexico City and Insurgent Leader Quits

General Mondragon reports unconditional surrender by Carranza governor of Coahuila and insurgent Luis in Durango. Cheche Campos joins government forces to root out outlaws in San Luis Potosi. Ten day battle leaves 4000 dead, may rise to 6500.

Mexico City Carranza Coahuila Luis Durango Mondragon Huerta Cheche Campos San Luis Potosi

Orozco Rejects Huerta for President in Mexican Peace Talks

Pascual Orozco Jr at Villa Ahumada says he will accept provisional Huerta rule only if a clear time for elections is guaranteed. He refuses Huerta as permanent president and backs a general vote among candidates like Felix Diaz and others. Peace commissioners move from San Antonio to El Paso toward the Orozco camp.

Pascual Orozco Jr Villa Ahumada Chihuahua Victoriano Huerta Mexico Huerta Felix Diaz Manuel Calero Francisco L. de la Barra Rodolfo Reyes Diaz San Antonio el Paso Laredo Andres Garza Galan Nicanor Valdez Orozco

Chamber of Commerce to Name Norton Successor

Four chamber divisions schedule meetings this week. The Publicity League board meets Monday at 4 30 PM to likely name Charles G Norton successor after his resignation. Fiesta Association executive committee meets Tuesday at 8 PM with railroad and advertising reports. Bond issue committee chaired by C M Cain meets Thursday at 8 PM.

Chamber of Commerce Norton Publicity League Charles G. Norton L. J. Hart Fiesta Association Atlee B. Ayres C. M. Cain

February rainfall and temperatures show deficits and record highs

The report notes February rainfall at 1.91 inches, 0.04 above normal, with 17 cloudy days and eight rainy ones. High of 85 on Feb 26 and low of 30 on Feb 8. February 23 saw a 35 degree swing. First two months show 0.65 inch rainfall deficit overall. An unrelated Syracuse Journal anecdote recalls Jimson buying a going concern and losing it after six months.

Major Buell Jimgon Jimson Syracuse Journal

Patient refuses unqualified treatment in humorous exchange

A caller asks a doctor if he practices medicine. The doctor confirms and the caller apologizes for intruding, insisting on someone who truly knows his business and will not practice unless qualified.

Harper’s Weekly

Do You Stutter Aids From Dr J Harvey Moore

Patient seeks help for stuttering with Dr J Harvey Moore an eye nose and throat specialist at 204 Gunter Office Building San Antonio Learn about cure options and consultations offered by the physician based on the readable fragments.

J. Harvey Moore Gunter Office Building San Antonio

Suffrage Pageant Prep in Washington for March 3

Preparations complete for a suffrage pageant to review the parade from the Treasury building terrace on March 3. Over 100 classically dressed women will pose as figures such as Faith Hope Justice Charity Columbia Government and Liberty while famed actresses and society figures participate. The parade will form from the Peace Monument and be rivaled only by the inaugural procession in size.

Nemo Lastikops Lastikops Nemo Washington, D. C Treasu Eac Charity Columbia Government Liberty Mary Shaw Fela LaFollette United States LaFollette Mme Nordica Flora Wilson Peace Monument Whic Capiz Terrace Psylvania Avenue Treasury Building Washington

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Ato Madero Wao Olain Agua Prieta Cenzias Springs Porfirio Diaz Egypt Telix Diaz Alfonso Gabriel Madero Rosalie Jones Army Pancho Villa Sonora Villa Douglas Ariz Salazar R. Garcia Granados HE. Maqueo Castellanos A. Herrejon Jose M. Garza Ramos David de la Fuente Gomez- Salazar Mr. Aldape City General de la Fuente C. Caballeros Abel Samuel Fernandez A. H. Lopez Gustavo Martinez Amado Gonzales Garza Galan Pascual Orozco Sr Pascual Jr Fomento Las Palomas C. P. Diaz Piedras Negras Hagle Pass Republic Neageornes the Mayor Piano CO COR Travis & Soledad Sts Lohmer J. & C. Fischer Story & Clark Temple of Music Crockett Treasury Saeronar Terrill Medical Institute Hicks Building
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