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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1912

Page

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Madero Urges Mexican Unity to Defend the Republic

President Francisco I. Madero appeals to Mexicans to aid the nation in its hour of peril, vows not to resign, and defends the 1911 election as fair. He warns against anarchic movements, cites vandalism in Morelos and border districts, and pledges to uphold the constitution and law while striving for peace and prosperity.

Francisco I. Madero Madero Morelos Chihuahua Durango Zacatecas Coahuila Reyes Republic Ranquility Mexico

Trevino to Take Mexican Presidency After Madero Resigns

Andres Garza Galan, returning from Paso, says General Geronimo Trevino will hold the Mexican presidency after April 2 with Madero resigning through constitutional channels. He asserts Emilio Vasquez Gomez lends his name to the movement and that Gomez is not the real leader.

Indres Garza Galay Gomez Geronimo Trevino Emilio Vasquez Gomez Francisco I. Madero Ate Set Madero Surender General Trevino Andres Garza Galan I Paso Emilioasquez Gomez Mr. Galan Ben General Orozco

Mrs Gentry Sentenced to Life in Oklahoma Murder Case

Mrs Alverta B Gentry was found guilty of first degree murder in the killing of her husband Thomas J Gentry in their home on a January night. The jury fixed life imprisonment as her punishment while Maurice Weightman her alleged co offender awaits trial. Jesse K Mackey who testified for the state faces about ten years.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Okla Alverta B. Gentry Thomas J. Gentry Maurice Weightman Jesse K. Mackey

No Motive Seen in Grace Shooting in Atlanta

Atlanta message reports Eugene H Grace was improving after being found Tuesday with a bullet wound. His wife, freed on bond for assault charges, denies shooting him. Police cite alleged recent financial troubles and a power of attorney granted to Grace as possible motives.

Atlanta Eugene H. Grace Kis Grace Philadelphia Ilaiguss Eatine Ree

Vote on arbitration treaties faces close Senate split

Washington March 7 final action on arbitration treaties with Britain and France set for 4 30 pm both sides expect a tight vote on clause 3 of article 3. Opponents argue the clause cedes treaty making power to a proposed joint high commission of inquiry and binds the Senate to accept its determinations.

Washington, D.C Great Britain France Senate Joint High Commission of Inquiry Commission

San Antonio Weather Unsettled With Rain Tonight

Weather bulletin for San Antonio and vicinity calls for unsettled conditions with rain tonight and Friday. Colder air moves in by Friday.

San Antonio Vicinity

Weather notes for tourists across major cities

At 8 am observations show varied winter weather from city to city. Louis 30 degrees with snow and east wind, Chicago 24 with snow tonight, Milwaukee 22 cloudy with snow possible, St Paul 22 snow tonight and colder, Kansas City 28 snowing, New York 24 with possible snow or rain, Boston 32 rain and colder Friday, Washington 30 rain with Friday rain.

Louis Chicago Milwaukee ST. Paul Kansas City New York Boston Washington

Weeding Out AP Leased Wires in San Antonio

A statement claiming any day leased wire from the Associated Press in San Antonio is carried in whole or in part by newspapers other than the San Antonio Light is unfounded and factually unsupported.

Associated Press San Antonio

Roosevelt urges return of people power over courts and constitutions

In a March 7 editorial, Roosevelt argues for a referendum style check on legislatures and courts. He says the people must decide constitutional interpretation and policy, restoring power to the electorate rather than leaving it to distant branches. He rejects claims the plan makes the mob rule and insists on sober, deliberate public judgment.

New York Theodore Roosevelt Taft Roosevelt Columbus Abraham Lincoln America

Roosevelt replies to Perkins visit at Saga more Hill

Colonel Roosevelt arrived in Mineola for jury service and was asked about George W. Perkins visit to Sagamore Hill last night. He dismissed concerns as focusing on unimportant things and declined further comment.

Roosevelt George W. Perkins Associated Press Mineola, L. L Mineola Sagamore Hill

Rain Grips Texas State With Widespread Showers

Rain fell across the state from last night with San Antonio reporting .03 inch by noon and more rain expected tonight or tomorrow. Cold weather, possible sunshine, and a freezing line reaching northern Texas follow typical March patterns as gardens and orchards respond with new growth and an early market outlook.

Weather Bureau San Antonio United States Texas

Roosevelt Court Visit Sparks Courtroom Exit

A broad grin on Roosevelt precedes his departure from a courtroom after a brief appearance. He asserts he would meet any figures he chooses and would disclose or withhold visits as he desires, then leaves by automobile for Oyster Bay.

Preferential Primary Held in Missouri Fifth District

The first preferential presidential primary of 1912 is held today in Missouri's Fifth District covering Kansas City and Jackson City. Republicans choose among Cummings Roosevelt LaFollette and Taft with a blank line for any other preferred candidate as two delegates to the national convention are chosen.

Missouri Associated Press Kansas City Jackson City Cummins Roosevelt LaFollette Taft

Taft Victory in Alabama GOP Convention

Taft supporters won a large majority at the Alabama state Republican convention. The body endorsed President Taft and chose six delegates instructed to back him at the national convention.

Arbogiater Press Birmingham Ala Taft

Contract With Love For New Road Signed

The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and R. A. Love signed a contract for a railroad to Fredericksburg. Love plans to stay through next week before heading to Kansas City to prepare for operations starting March 23. Between now and March 17 the chamber will decide if San Antonio provides a $50,000 cash bonus or $150,000 in shares.

San Antonio Chamber of Commerce R. A. Love Fredericksburg Love Kansas City Chamber of Commerce San Antonio

Foreign ministers pledge protest to Yuan Shikai over troops in Tien Tsin

The Associated Press reports Peking March 7 meeting of foreign ministers to protest Yuan Shikai for Chinese troops within seven miles of the Tien Tsin concessions. Looting grows in Shan Tung and Tsiwan as anarchy spreads in northern China with mutineers unpunished.

Associated Press Peking Yuan Shi Kai Tien Tsin Shan Tung Tsiwan China

U. S. Cruiser Cincinnati Arrives Near Taku Tomorrow

The United States protected cruiser Cincinnati from Shanghai is due at Taku near the Pei Ho mouth tomorrow. A detachment of 200 U S marines, who left Shanghai on Tuesday, is expected to reach here on Saturday. Police and the mayor of Tien Tsin warn looters from the recent incident of plunder.

U. S Associated Press Tientsin United States Cincinnati Shanghai Taku Pei-Ho Tien Tsin Grant

Loot Return Encouraged During Five Day Amnesty

A five day period offers safe return of stolen loot with no questions or punishment for those who bring items to their owners. A French cruiser landed a detachment of marines at Taku this morning.

Taku

Panhandle Stockmen Elect Officers at El Paso Meeting

The Panhandle and Southwestern Stockmen's association held elections with W. B. Slaughter named president and Lee Bivins reappointed treasurer. The next convention will be in Amarillo. the group voted to expand the executive committee to twenty five and set five as a quorum. A tariff policy resolution was defeated amid debate. Waddell urged drastic livestock legislation to dip scabby cattle and place charges as first mortgage to eradicate disease.

Associated Press EL Paso Tex Panhandle and Southwestern Stockmen’s Association W. B. Slaughter Dalhart P. H. Lardergin Lavega W. C. McDonald New Mexico Lee Bivins Amarillo William Harrell Albuquerque Fort Worth Oklahoma City Roswell W. N. Waddell State Livestock Sanitary Department

Suffragettes Smash Large London Storefronts

Dozens of suffragettes gathered in west London at dawn and smashed plate glass windows of large dry goods stores. Passersby detained six protesters until police arrived as demonstrations began.

Associated Press London West End

South Pole Reached by Capt. Scott Report

London denies Amundsen claim but Copenhagen asserts he did reach the pole. Amundsen, after arriving in Hobart, Tasmania, cites Scott's south pole arrival as confirmed on the return from his 1910 expedition via Australia and New Zealand.

South Pole Capt Scott London Amundsen Pole Copenhagen Associated Press Hobart Tasmania Roald Amundsen Robert F. Scott The Social Demokraten Christiania Fram

Amundsen Claims Scott Reached South Pole

Captain Roald Amundsen asserts that Captain Robert F. Scott, the British explorer, reached the South Pole, reporting the historic accomplishment as of March 7 in Wellington New Zealand.

Captain Scott Esquimaux Roald Amundsen Scott South Pole Associated Press Wellington N. Z Robert F. Scott

Amundsen To Be Confirmed Pole Claim Not Yet Reached

A Wellington dispatch to the Daily Express, citing Christiana sources, reports Roald Amundsen did not yet confirm reaching the South Pole. The message from New Zealand states Amundsen’s claim is disputed and unverified at present.

Associated Press London Amundsen Scott South Pole Wellington New Zealand Daily Express Christiana Norway Roald Amundsen

Race to the South Pole Captains Scott and Amundsen Clash

Reports from Copenhagen and Christiania trace the race to reach the South Pole among five explorers. Captain Scott began from Port Chalmers on November 29, 1910, after earlier 82°30′ and Shackleton 88°23′ records. Amundsen, commissioned by Norway, took a route via South America and left Buenos Aires late 1910.

New Zealand Scott South Pole Robert Falcon Scott Port Chalemers N. Z Royal Geographical Society Shackelton Pole Australia Ross Sea Amundsen Norway Amundesen South America Buenos Ayres

Ten Day Want Ad Offer for Two Sundays

The notice explains starting a ten day want ad to run for two Sundays with a rate of one half cent per word per insertion for ten days. A refund is available for unused periods when ads are discontinued. Ads may be phoned in and paid later, with phone number 176.

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