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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1913

Page

2

Mystery in Plight of Mrs E W Mills

The article details the disappearance of $1950 from Mrs E W Mills after an incident on the way to Evanston. It notes she had about $50 on her, a revolver, and jewelry, with eye witnesses confirming the larger sum. Friends describe her as a real estate operator tied to San Antonio ventures and early plans to return to Chicago.

Evanston Stevens Mills H. L. Stevens Stower San Antonio Omaha Eben W. Mills Shook Avenue John Luter Laurel Heights Ill Chicago

Stolen Suits From Commerce Street Woolen Mills

Burglars broke into the Globe Woolen Mills at 309 West Commerce Street late Saturday night or Sunday morning and carried off nearly a score of suits valued between 250 and 309 dollars. Entrance was gained by forcing the rear door and the goods were removed by a vehicle. Police were notified after the loss was discovered. A. Boehm reports theft of 10 dollars from his Model restaurant cash drawer, plus three boxes of cigars and a pistol, robbed early Sunday morning.

Commerce Street Globe Woolen Mills West Commerce Street A. Boehm Bowie Street

Paintings by Miss Shepherd to be Shown at Gunter Hotel

Thirty five works from Miss Shepherd of St Helena California will be exhibited tomorrow afternoon in the parlors of the Gunter Hotel. Miss Beall will oversee the display and all interested persons are invited to attend. Tea will be served.

Citizens Bank & Trust

Governor Marshall Hosts Reception for Wilson Visit

Governor Marshall plans a day with President elect Wilson including a suffragette parade view and a Woman's National Democratic League reception. He will attend a dinner hosted by John E. Lamb of Indiana with Indiana delegates. Cadet guards from Culver Military Academy provide a rotating six hour guard.

Marshall Wilson Woman's National Democratic League John E. Lamb Indiana Congress Culver Military Academy

Wilsons Leave Princeton For Washington In Farewell Train

Woodrow Wilson departed Princeton for Washington to become president tomorrow. He traveled with Mrs. Wilson, three daughters, and an escort of students on the longest special out of Princeton, amid cheers and songs from the crowd and campus.

Princeton N. J Woodrow Wilson Washington United States Old Nassau Mr. Wilson Nassau White House Wilson

Bryan Arrives in Washington Sealed as Possible Secretary

William J. Bryan reached a downtown Washington hotel and was escorted by a reception committee to the presidential suite. He would not confirm his role, but when addressed as Mr Secretary he answered with a smile and a simple, quiet thank you.

Washington William J. Bryan Bryan

Taft Hosts Open House Before Departure

President Taft greeted political friends and foes at the White House in a final open house before leaving office. He worked late into the night and the cabinet met for the last time, as he signed hundreds of commissions and autographs for visitors including Major General Leonard Wood and Mayflower crew.

Washington, D. C Taft Leonard Wood United States Army War Department Minnesota National Guard White House McCully Senate

Taft and Roosevelt Portraits Grace Private Office

In the president’s private office the only picture greeting President Wilson is a portrait of Theodore Roosevelt, hung years ago by Mr. Taft. The wall also features Alphonso Taft’s portrait, which has hung for four years.

Alphonso Taft Wilson Roosevelt Mr. Taft

Tammany Sends 2500 to Inaugural Parade From New York

New York reports 2500 Tammany Hall men leaving for Washington for the inaugural parade. Fourteen special trains carry about 40,000 people from New York, with Charles F. Murphy planning to ride the last train. West Point cadets also head to the capital on two special B&O runs tonight.

New York Pennsylvania Baltimore & Ohio Tammany Washington Braves Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall Massachusetts National Guard Jersey City West Point Hudson Capital

Inauguration Day Weather Hints at Uncertain Outlook

Washington officials forecast fair Tuesday with possible unsettled conditions Tuesday afternoon or night and variable winds. In Trenton New Jersey Woodrow Wilson will use his governor's oath Bible, engrossed by Augustus L. Clark, a cherished possession of Mrs. Wilson.

Washington Weather Bureau Wilson Marshall Trenton N. J New Jersey Woodrow Wilson United States Augustus L. Clark

Low Railway Rates During Fiesta Week

General passenger agents with San Antonio terminals agreed to favorable rates for Fiesta San Jacinto week. A morning meeting of the Fiesta Association railroad committee and agents set plans and lowest-rate days. A 3 pm conference with General Passenger Agent Lupton to finalize details was arranged.

San Antonio San Jacinto Railroad Committee The Fiesta Association Chamber of Commerce Committee Lupton Sap W. G. Crush Walter Walthall George F. Lupton D. J. Price

New Nickel Approved by Frazer Says No Recall Possible

James Earl Frazer of New York, designer of the new nickel, states there is no possibility of recalling the coin or making different dies. He notes criticism over a tiny capital under 1913, but asserts the design has full approval from the secretary of the treasury and the director of the mint.

New York James Earl Frazer Frazer Victor D. Brenner the Treasury Mint

Reservoir Site Refused by Secretary Fisher

Secretary Fisher refused to grant San Francisco the use of Hetchy Hetchy valley as a reservoir site citing public policy. He said the natural condition of the valley should not be altered without explicit congressional authority.

Washington Fisher City of San Francisco Hetchy-Hetchy Valley Congress

Horse and buggy stolen from church front in San Antonio

While Mrs. Nettie Mitchell of 908 Rogers avenue attended service at Travis Park Methodist Church at 11 yesterday, her horse and buggy were stolen from in front of the church. No trace has been found and a police report was filed.

Nettie Mitchell Rogers Avenue Travis Park Methodist Church

Carranza Growing Stronger in North Rebels Hold Saltillo

News from the Mexican front reports Venustiano Carranza with about 2000 forces near Saltillo, denying Huerta authority and expanding influence in Coahuila, while government troops control the north and south. In the capital, security tightens amid plots and a nationwide parade honors rebel figures. Prisoners killed during attempted escape from Belem prison. General Diaz receives ovation at matador parade.

Carranza Coahuila Venustiano Carranza Huerta Saltillo Belem Diaz General Diaz Mondragon General Blanquet National Palace Felix Diaz Reyes

Carranza Demands Money From Volunteers in Mexican Rebel Push

Reports from Eagle Pass Texas say Colonel Carranza threatens extortion of 20000 to 25000 dollars to pay and feed state volunteers and warns he may allow depredations if funds are not delivered. governor detentions and unsettled cases noted as Coahuila remains in revolt while Saltillo stays quiet.

Washington, D. C Ciudad Porfirio Diaz Mexico Carranza Eagle Pass Tex Chihuahua Gonzales Crizco Coahuila Saltillo

Mexican official’s brother released on bond in New York

Miguel Garza Aldape brother of Manuel Garza Aldape minister of agriculture in Huerta’s cabinet reached the city from New York where he was arrested on conspiracy to violate U S neutrality laws. He posted a new 1000 bond before U S Commissioner R L Edwards and plans to depart for Juarez or Mexico City.

Miguel Garza Aldape Manuel Garza Aldape Huerta Mexico New York United States St. Aldape R. L. Edwards Edwin Roos J. F. Sheppard Aldape Juarez City of

Mexicans Gather in San Pedro Park Condemn Huerta

More than 1000 Mexicans assembled at San Pedro park to denounce General Huerta and other traitors, condemn the killings of Francisco I Madero and Pino Suarez, and send condolences to the Madero family in Havana. A committee was named to extend sympathy to Alfonso and Gabriel Madero at the Gunter Hotel.

San Pedro Park General Huerta Francisco I. Madero Pino Suarez Madero Havana Venustiano Carranza Coahuila Huerta Alfonso Gabriel Madero Gunter Hotel Gustavo Francisco Madero Catarina Garza Sr. Montemayor Felix Diaz Suarez

Castoria Aer0els Endorsed by Physicians and Health Authorities

Haiti's Journal of Health notes wide professional approval for Castoria Aer0els highlighting its safety its ability to ease stomach pains calm nerves aid digestion and serve as a safe non narcotic substitute to castor oil. It contrasts with risky sedatives and urges protection of children from unsafe remedies.

Bateman Godfrey Haiti Journal of Health

Madero Family Heads to New York from Havana

All members of the Madero family now in Cuba will sail for New York tomorrow. The plan to join Raoul and Emilio Madero at San Antonio has been abandoned. Ernesto Madero’s family arrived this morning from Vera Cruz.

Havana Madero Cuba New York Raoul Emilio Madero San Antonio Ernesto Madero Vera Cruz

Rebels Capture Custom House in Mexico

Phoenix dispatch March 3 reports a force of Maderistas captured the custom house on the Mexican side, signaling a bold advance in the ongoing conflict. Local observers note rising tensions along the border as revolutionary forces push into strategic ports.

Custom House Phoenix Ariz Maderistas

Rebels Open First Port of Entry at Cananea

The line at Naco yesterday reports no fatalities or serious injuries as Sonora rebels gain their first port of entry and control shipments to Cananea.

Naco Sonora Cananea

Del Valle Resigns as FE Club Secretary

E A Del Valle resigns after seven months as secretary of the International Club. G W Morris succeeds him, noted for qualifications to continue the club’s successful direction. Del Valle added a grill room and receives honorary membership and directorate to retain his advisory role.

A. T. Mills

Injury in Auto Accident Delays Cotton Gunther Recovery

Cotton Gunther, a traveling salesman, suffered a badly cut leg when the auto carrying him and Hilman Gunther skidded and overturned on the north loop around 5 yesterday afternoon. He received medical aid and was taken to his home at 331 Garden Street. Doctors expect a rapid, uneventful recovery with no serious complications anticipated.

Cotton Gunther Hilman Gunther North Loop Garden Street Gunther

Franchise Society Luncheon Reports Suffrage Events

Rev Jenkins Lloyd Jones spoke at the San Antonio Equal Franchise Society luncheon at La Palma. Mrs Fenwick presided as Mrs Dunne outlined plans for Mrs Snowden’s April 2 visit and luncheon at St Anthony Hotel. Other brief talks covered D A R and U D C roles and Chinese reform efforts. chestnut blight has destroyed 10 million dollars of timber in Pennsylvania.

Jenkins Lloyd Jones Chicago San Antonio Snowden St. Anthony Harry Hyman Mabel M. Bates Barnard E. Bee R. H. Smith Rester Corps G. R Elizabeth Houston Mae William Settle Orient Hawaii Philippines China Chinese Republic Pennsylvania

Also Mentioned on This Page

Texas Knox Omes E. W. Mills Citizens Bank & Trust Co A Guaranty Fund Bank Oakland Ave. D Travelers Transfer CO Bureau of Reliable Information Wilsons Gotham Well Represented Madertstad Zapatistas Ajusco Cuernavaca Alberto Fuentes Aguascalientes Miguel Aldape Gen. Huerta Castoria Castor New Chas. H. Fletcher B. Halstead Scott Ills William Belmont Cleveland Ohio J. H. Taft Brooklyn N. Y R. J. Hamlen Detroit Mich Fletcher’s Wm. J McCrain Neb J. R. Clausen Philadelphia Astoria Maderos E. A. del Valle International Club G. W. Morris Franchise Society
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