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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1913
Page
2
Reports say federal and rebel forces clash as 2000 troops march toward Hermosillo while insurgents burn bridges near Nogales and seize rail lines. Zapatistas waver, some leaders surrender, and talks of amnesty surface as rail and telegraph service resume.
Vi cent Segura, a retired matador, turned over a bill of lading for arms bought in New Orleans to the Mexican government for delivery to the federal army fighting Diaz rebels. Carranza supporters threaten Lampazos Nuevo Leon. Gen. Mier orders 600 federal troops from Monterey to block rebel advance. No reliable Carranza reports. federal army size cited as under 865000 with new recruits from rebels.
In New York March 10 members of the Madero family visited friends and kept plans private. Francisco I Madero and Ernesto Madero avoided statements about future steps. Close friends say any action would seek to retain ownership of vast Mexican estates valued around 100 million dollars.
Governor Carranza assumes full control of the railroad south from Piedras Negras. Most workers cross to the American side. Carranza forces near Monclova under Tracy Aubert push toward the city as a decisive battle is billed for today. Refugees in Eagle Pass exceed 4000 from Coahuila.
London March 10 Gen Porfirio Diaz before leaving Cairo said he disapproved of the present situation in Mexico and warned that it is grave and potentially dangerous for the country.
Illinois Lieutenant Governor O Hara reports governors of Wisconsin Indiana Iowa Indiana and Ohio will push for committees with plenary powers to fight white slavery. The plan envisions joint sessions and shared records among states to strengthen investigations.
Mrs. J. W. Gunn was instantly killed when lightning struck their home seven miles east of Cleveland Texas. Her two daughters and a 17 year old son were badly injured as the bolt tore through the stovepipe and spared no one in the house. The father was away at the time. The boy’s clothes were ripped from his body and his recovery is doubtful.
President Wilson meets with Rep Glass of Virginia and currency reform leaders. Glass expects to chair the House banking and currency committee and press a bill during the extra session. The Wilson family plans shift as church attendance changes and guests depart from the White House.
President Wilson sent several nominations to the Senate on March 10. They include Daniel P. Roper of South Carolina as first assistant postmaster general, Alexander M. Dockery of Missouri as third assistant postmaster general, James I. Blakeslee of Pennsylvania as fourth assistant postmaster general, Peter J. Hamilton of Alabama as United States judge for the District of Porto Rico, and Charles P. McNeill of the District of Columbia as commissioner of labor statistics.
Manuel Garza Aldape minister of agriculture in Huerta's cabinet is said to plan a brief San Antonio visit to see family and friends. He is reported to be at Monterey and will travel to Mexico City after the stay. Huerta Diaz peace commission members aiding Aldape are marooned in Chihuahua.
The Chamber of Commerce begins a district canvass led by Admiral T. L. Conroy to recruit more members and property owners not yet affiliated. Commodores and officers organize committees, with noon reports noting sailing success and plans to visit office buildings to secure new recruits by week’s end.
The San Antonio Home Products Show opens at 7 p m at 117 Main Avenue with Mayor A H Jones turning on the lights. The hall features 30 booths of locally made products with red and white decoration and pennants. The expo runs through March 15 attracting thousands and issuing about 20 000 tickets for exhibitors and the public.
The First Ward Improvement Association schedules a meeting at 8 o'clock to receive the committee report on the federation of improvement clubs in San Antonio.
Texas lawmakers move through a busy week with anticipated governor action on Democratic pledges and several key measures. Actions include the Santa Fe and Cotton Belt consolidations, Alamo property review, married women's property rights, and a push for a 9:30 p.m. closing for saloons.
The Texas House fast tracked several measures including the Burgess Glassock irrigation bill and a county depository bill. The Hill penitentiary reform bill became a special order for Tuesday, while the Waco State Normal bill carrying 1000000 dollars was engrossed. Hill defended the prison system bonds amid critics questioning debt and the old system of contracting.
A noon recess paused the debate as the bond issue discussion was set to resume in the afternoon.
Austin March 10 A free conference committee nears agreement on a women property rights bill. The proposal keeps the requirement that a wife cannot dispose of land stocks or bonds without husband consent, but removes the clause that her earnings fall to her husband’s debts. Senator Murt says a Senate meeting is planned and an agreement seems in sight. Hortense Ward praises the bill while Alamo Bill negotiations continue.
The Texas Senate, in a morning session, votes 22 to 5 to refer reform criminal procedure measures to rules committee and tables a motion for a report by Tuesday 16 to 11. Wiley’s bill liberalizing relations of guarantors passes as Brelsford and Hudspeth proposals are disapproved by the governor. Other introduced bills include juror verdicts in civil cases Townsend, a state road commission by Terrell, and trunk highway system by McGregor, with debate continuing at luncheon.
J A Fernandez took oath as consul general of Mexico in San Antonio succeeding Manuel Est who moves to Yama Japan. Fernandez pledged to uphold laws and nation while Huerta’s oath frames conduct. Retirement and transfer of duties to Saldana and Mesa noted as preparations proceed.
Major General Wood, chief of staff, today received reports from Eagle Pass noting rebel forces under Carranza concentrating at Monclova to mislead and oppose the federal army.
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