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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1912
Page
2
Colonel Roosevelt released a January letter to Frank Munsey to counter claims he promised not to seek the presidency. He stressed he would not run, would not be nominated, but would consider serving if the public asked, and would not act to hinder the public task.
A dated advertisement urges readers to buy half an ounce of Buchu and Murax compound with gin, to shake and dose after meals and at bedtime. It claims prompt use at early signs of backache frequent urination and groin pains to prevent Bright’s disease or diabetes.
The Roosevelt headquarters claims a circular letter is being sent to postmasters and federal employees in the northwest and south urging support for Taft. The letters, veiled in praise and threats, imply federal jobholders should back the administration and threaten consequences for reluctance to support Taft’s nomination.
Roosevelt aides release a Taft circular and announce the national Taft bureau will run a dignified energetic campaign. Director William B. McKinley asks supporters to provide help and timely replies to aid the bureau's work.
Gifford Pinchot spoke in Jamestown asserting W L Houser misstated that La Follette was urged by Colonel Roosevelt to run. Pinchot said Roosevelt never urged La Follette and refused to back any candidate, while Pinchot urged Roosevelt to support La Follette.
William J. Bryan told a Spokane mass meeting that he can prove to both Roosevelt and Taft that neither should be nominated. He argued the Democratic path to prosperity rests on pre occupying the policy grounds the party already chose years ago.
OKLAHOMA CITY March 5 AP Roosevelt campaign chairman Perry says the state convention will yield 330 delegates for Roosevelt and 78 for Taft. Sixty are doubtful or contested, eighty-five to hear. Roosevelt pickup includes seven in Hughes, eight in Osage, eight in Blaine, eleven in Tulsa, four in Greer for a total of thirty-eight.
Advert says germs of disease infecting blood should be expelled and the blood purified. It urges taking Hood's Sarsaparilla to fortify the body and prevent illness during a susceptible period.
About 3000 textile operatives returned to work in Lawrence Massachusetts today after a strike that had drawn thousands yesterday. Mill managers say joining the reemployment push grew, though additional strikers were still joining. Industrial Workers of the World plans for broad picketing did not materialize. The morning crowds before mill gates opened numbered about half of yesterday’s turnout.
The Child Welfare movement highlights Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a valuable aid for coughs and colds that can lead to croup bronchitis and pneumonia. Edwards King Drug Co. succeeds in distributing the remedy.
A brief item notes a roast turkey event at the White Horse Tavern featuring Theo Artzt's Orchestra. Details are sparse with limited readable text mentioning the venue and performing group.
The tense situation grows as business leaders and professionals flee to the United States after months of revolution. A morning paper reports Mrs. Wilson, wife of the ambassador, has left, but Ambassador Wilson issues a correction saying she has not left and has no plans to do so.
A promotional piece extols Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as highly effective for women’s ailments. It cites testimonials from patients over 30 years and claims the medicine aids female health without surgery, noting its herb based formula from the Lynn Massachusetts laboratory.
Wealthy Chihuahua landowner Enriquez is held at Juarez by rebels and Colonel Ponce demanding 5000 for release. The case links to a 1 million Vasquista fund and follows the seizure of a Juarez priest who paid 100. A check and receipt connected to Major Rojass, Mayor Kelly, and state banks are being studied for transmission to Taft, Bailey, and W R Smith.
Porfirio Diaz says he will not return to take part in Mexico’s internal political battles even if war breaks out. He states he promised to return if a foreign war occurred, not to intervene in partisan struggles while rivals have not recovered their reason.
E and Plumb with two companions reported from Chihuahua that Taft's warning for Americans in disturbed Mexican regions to evacuate has reached the city and a considerable exodus may follow. Americans face limited transport options and scarce supplies while efforts to reassure residents continue as Orozco seeks to calm fears.
Gen Lauro Villar chief of the local garrison states to press that the actual strength of the Mexican army is about 25 percent. The comment reflects limited manpower amid ongoing unrest in Mexico City on March 5.
In McMinnville Tennessee Mrs. George Williams recounts a near fatal episode of back pain and female illness eased by Cardui the women’s tonic. She reports a 12 pound gain better appetite restored sleep and daily walks now possible. She urges other women to try Cardui and mentions a 64 page home treatment booklet available from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
The budget plans for 30 000 enlisted in all corps, but General Villar says about 7 500 are in service. About 1 975 are on duty in the capital. Fifty five rurales corps exist nationwide with unreported actual numbers, reduced by northern disaffection. Mexico City is guarded by 1800 gendarmerie and mounted patrols.
In Mexico City on March 5 Gen Angel Garcia Pena will replace Gen Gonzales Salas as minister of war in President Maderos cabinet. Salas and Col Blanquet will lead about 800 regulars with six heavy guns to Torreon marching with troops from Morelos and Zapata campaign areas. The war department aims to withdraw some 5300 troops from Morelos as rebels there are said to be subdued.
R H Willey head of Silver Hill Mining with HQ in Monterey declares he will stay in Mexico even if US intervenes to restore peace. He rests at the Bexar hotel en route to Denver and notes Victoria Tamaulipas Nuevo Leon were quiet during the Madero era and foresees no trouble with Mexican friends.
About 2000 delegates from Northwest Texas and New Mexico attend a three day Panhandle Cattlemen’s convention in El Paso. The opening session is in the city theater with welcome by County Judge A. S. J. Eylar. Debate over consolidation with Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association. Panhandle members largely oppose and favor a southwestern alliance with New Mexico and Arizona.
A drugstore promise offers a refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching, bleeding, or protruding piles in six to fourteen days. The product is priced at 60 cents.
Hats with unmistakable air of good taste and correct style for immediate wear offered at the Emporium Millinery located at 208 West Commerce Street.
Mrs Mary W Manlove born Memphis February 7 1849 died at 6 p m at her son W C Manlove's home 127 West Woodland Avenue after a brief illness She was active in the State Federation of Women's Clubs a Daughter of the Confederacy and longtime Houston correspondent Surviving are son W C Manlove and brother W C Robards The body was taken to San Marcos for burial.
Lawson T Wood receives telegram announcing the death of his mother Mrs Jane Wood at St Josephs hospital in Memphis Tennessee Monday morning. Mrs Wood formerly resided in Mississippi but spent winters in San Antonio with her son and daughter in law Mrs Lula E Wood. She left the city last week for Memphis after learning of her mother in law’s critical illness.
The police court session was brief with few cases on the docket. Light fines were imposed, the highest at $15, for a disturbance of the peace.
Continued from Page one reports 7000 irregular troops surrounding Peking before they depart. The text notes the men may form robber bands and that merchant ships on the West River are escorted by gunboats. The French flagship arrived Hong Kong, and a British battleship is to be sent, with naval authorities expected to take control of rivers in South China.
The Associated Press reports from Tien Tsin on March 5 that two U S gunboats are to proceed from the Yangtze toward Taku at the river mouth. Japanese battalions are expected to reinforce the international garrison while German troops withdraw to Tié Tsin. Reports say native forces may advance on Tien Tsin but no confirmation comes. The city remains quiet with daily capitulations and looted shops.
Estimated 1000 persons killed in clashes between republicans and villagers near the British concession. Rebel troops now in complete control, with reports of heavy fighting subsiding.
A late yesterday blizzard swept Stamford Texas and the temperature fell below freezing but no crop or tree damage is reported as weather moderates.
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