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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1911

Page

2

Creel denies Mexico Japan naval pact and Isthmian privileges

Mexico denies any agreement with Japan to use ports along the coast of Lower California or to gain transportation privileges on the Isthmian railroad. Foreign Minister Creel tells Ambassador de la Barra to inform President Taft of Mexico’s stance and reassures Mexico will protect all foreign interests in the country.

Associated Press City of Mexico Japan Enrique C. Creel Francisco L. de la Barra Washington United States Lower Lifornia de la Barra Foreign Office Creel de la Barron Taft Diaz Mr. de la Badding Senor de la Horta

Rebels Catch Man Wanted for Killing in Texas

Pancho Alvarado, charged with killing American Customs Inspector Chapman years ago, was captured in Mexico by insurgents under Jose de la Cruz Sanchez. Sanchez notified American authorities he would deliver Alvarado to Texas soil for punishment, noting he had been a fugitive and led expeditions into Texas. If American authorities refuse, Sanchez will hand him to Mexican officers.

Presidio Tex Maria Texas Pancho Alvarado Chapman Mexico Jose de la Cruz Sanchez Alvarado Zanchez

Ten Thousand Soldiers Expected in Texas by Sunday

Washington dispatch reports mobilization of troops in Texas progressing with all soldiers ordered to Texas to reach their destinations by tomorrow or Monday morning. Major General Carter will command a force of about twenty thousand, with a combat division of 10,000 plus coast artillery and other detachments. His division includes nine infantry regiments, one cavalry regiment of 1184, two field artillery regiments totaling 2250, engineers 500, two signal corps companies 200, four ambulance companies 318, and four field hospitals 230. officers and non combatants excluded.

Associated Press Washington Texas Carter Coast Artillery Department of Texas Engineers Signal Corps San Antonio Congress

Soldiers Camped at Fort Crockett Galveston

Twelve hundred coast artillery troops from Savannah Charleston New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola are encamped at Fort Crockett Galveston awaiting further orders as the first of three provisional regiments forms for maneuvers Brigadier General Mills commands the brigade and the scout cruiser Salem remains off Galveston bar awaiting assignment.

Associated Press Galveston Tex Fort Crockett Coast Artillery Savannah Charleston New Orleans Mobile Pensacola Mills Salem Galveston Bar

Potash dispute seen on brink of settlement in U S

Washington reports that the American reply to Germany on the potash issue is in German hands and officials say an amicable settlement is possible. No friction is admitted and the State Department notes a clear path to adjustment while private interests remain unspecified.

Washington State Department

Warships May Now Have Aeroplane Scouts

In San Diego on March 11 naval officers witnessed Curtiss demonstrations proving aircraft can scout for battleships. An aeroplane landed on a cruiser deck from water and was hoisted aboard, showing future warships may carry aircraft for night and day reconnaissance and air superiority.

San Diego Cal Eugene Ely Glenn Curtiss Curtiss Kay Curtiss Severa

Southern Congress approves new board of governors

Atlanta March 11 The Southern Commercial congress elected a new board of governors and adjourned after thanking President Taft Colonel Roosevelt and other speakers. New governors include S W Fordyce Hot Springs and Clifton Brackenridge Fort Smith Arkansas Logan Murray Louisville and Harry Weissinger Shelbyville Kentucky Oscar Bowling Shreveport and Bernard Baker Baltimore C Cary Martien Baltimore David R Francis St Louis C P Waldbridge St Louis Fite Muskegee and William Fulwhler Oklahoma Carter Johnson City and Leland Hume Nashville Swinehart Pecos and Henry Exall Dallas Texas.

Associated Press Atlanta Southern Commercial Congress Taft Roosevelt Arkansas S. W. Fordyce Hot Springs Clifton R. Brackenridge Fort Smith Kentucky Logan C. Murray Louisville Harry Weissinger Shelbyville Louisiana John M. Parker New Orland Oscar Bowling Shreveport Maryland Bernard Baker Baltimore C. Cary Martien Missouri David R. Francis Ss. Louis C. P. Waldbridge St. Louis Oklahoma F. B. Fite Muskcape Wm. A. Fulwhler Tennessee Geo. L. Carter Johnson City Leland Hume Nashville Texas M. L. Swinehart Pecos Henry Exall Dallas

Gun Cotton Explosion Injures Mills Engraving Official

Harry Mills superintendent of Mills Engraving was injured yesterday afternoon when gun cotton exploded in the engraving room on the second floor of the Light building. He was burned on the face and arms but is expected to recover without permanent injury and two weeks of retirement. The local dam of ers adjourned its meeting due to the accident.

Harry Mills Mills Engraving Company Mills Ion Vers A. T. Mills

Harriman tax to build Utah capital

Salt Lake City Utah March 11 Of the 790000 inheritance tax paid to Utah by the Harriman estate 750000 will be appropriated by the legislature for a state capitol building. Piles cured in 6 to 14 days Your druggist will refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure a case of Itching Blind Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 days 50 cents.

Associated Press Salt Lake City Utah San Antonio

Spring Style at D B Steele Tailor

Local tailoring shop D B Steele advertises stylish spring suits and pressed garments. Contact at 108 Blum with new phone listing.

D. B. Steele

Local Merchants Secure Good Share Of Uncle Sam's Contracts

Roosevelt lauds Confederate soldiers in Jackson while San Antonio merchants win large army subsistence contracts. Major Wilkins and aides oversee awards totaling 500000 dollars for beans flour sugar evaporated milk corn and other provisions.

Uncle Sam Fort Sam Houston San Antonio W. ©. Smith J. Oppenheimer Pioneer Flour Mills The Collins Co Castanda Grocery Co Western Grocer Co Harry B. Wilkins Cusack Estes, Holbrook, Campbell Settle

Maneuver Notes Mark Quick Division Camp Setup

Division headquarters were pitched at 1 pm amid regimental camps. Seventeenth Infantry aided readiness for General Carter and staff. By night the Eleventh Cavalry, Thirteenth and Fifteenth Infantry are well located. About 750 mules and 38,050 horses will be corralled. quarters build near the field edge.

Seventeenth Infantry General Carter

General Duncan Guides Camp Tour With Carter Arrival

General Duncan remains a key figure as General Carter visits the camp. He leads the tour in a carriage and later rides his charger across the grounds directing activities and praising the movement. The scene highlights his ongoing prominent role and enthusiasm.

Duncan Carter

Banker Tells Tale Of The Statute Of Limitations

A Kansas banker recounts a story about the statute of limitations. A southern gentleman lent money long ago and trusted the borrower would repay when asked. The banker finally collected after a polite exchange, illustrating the enduring respect for a gentleman’s word.

Kansas Ker Risine Ao Kan Spubentsas City

Judge Carey Defends Americanism at Portland Banquet

In Portland Oregon Judge Charles H Carey urges pride in Americanism while recalling a discussion with Lawyer Simcox from Granville. He recounts Simcox telling a client the man was a liar and defends damages as appropriate in the exchange.

Charles H. Carey Portland Ore New York Sun Dawyer Lawy Simcox

General Hoyt puzzled by troop buildup at Fort Sam Houston

Brigadier General R. W. Hoyt arrived at San Antonio to assume command of a 20 000 strong brigade at Fort Sam Houston. He voiced confusion over the large troop gathering in Texas, saying he had no clear idea what the move signified beyond Mexico's situation, and planned to report to Major General Carter.

R. W. Hoyt Department of Texas Department of the Dakotas St. Paul Minn San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Hoyt Humber Texas General Hoyt Mexico Carter

Maneuvers May Spur Army Reorganization

The article argues current maneuvers reveal serious field training deficits in the U S Army and would push Congress to restructure the force. It warns coastal defenses are strained and logistics lacking while praising the personnel though calling for modernization and better instruction in combined arms.

Bailey Statement in Senate Inquiry on 1909 Bank Deposit

Washington reports Senator Bailey, not yet served, preparing a statement about the disappearance of an affidavit from Jarvis Newton and an exhibit showing a 1909 deposit at the State National Bank of Chicago by Holtslaw. Cummins sought Bailey’s account as part of the Lorimer case proceedings. the papers vanished after Bailey forwarded them to Tillman.

Associated Press Washington Bailey Broderick State National Bank of Chicago Heltslaw Cummins Des Moines Lorimer Texas Tillman

Signal Corps Company Arrives on Grounds for Duty

The United States Signal Corps Company D, 81 men and 100 horses, commanded by Capt. George Gibbs, arrived last night and set up camp near division headquarters. The unit, deemed a crack organization, is tasked to work with two other companies and will deploy two field sets capable of twenty five miles. Major George Squier will direct field operations with the division.

United States Signal Corps George Gibbs S. C. Megill United States Army Omaha Neb Aeronautical Department Signal Corps Mergill Gibbs Fort Leavenworth Cuba Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming Signal George Squier

Columbus Day Bill Signed by Colquitt

Governor Colquitt approved bills in Austin including creating Culberson County and establishing Columbus Day on October 12. The measures also include a Confederate woman's home provision in Austin.

Colquitt Associated Press Austin Tex Culberson

Pupils Warned Against Candy After School Death

Seven hundred Paterson public school pupils were told to abstain from candy until an investigation determines the cause of the death of William Rider a pupil of school No 4. Authorities seized samples of the suspected candy and expect arrests after possible ptomaine poisoning from illness in several other students.

Associated Press Paterson N. J Wm. Rider

Censor Moves to Ban Mexican Revolution Films

District Attorney John D. Fredericks announced strict censorship of moving pictures showing Mexican revolutionary scenes. He noted complaints about depictions of both honor and cruelty inserted into many films.

Associated Preas Los Angeles Cal John D. Fredericks

Erdman act mediation urged to settle Cincinnati firemen strike

Cincinnati Ohio March 11 mediation under the Erdman act is urged to resolve a strike of the white firemen on the Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railway.

Associated Press Cincinnati Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific Railway

Trainmen Injured As Freight Engine Machinery Blows Off

Three crewmen were hurt when machinery on one side of a Cincinnati New Orleans Texas Pacific freight engine blew off near Pine Knot Knoxville Tennessee last night. Cause is not known.

Associated Press Knoxville Tenn Texas Pacific Pine Knot

Bromo Quinine Cure Mentioned in Preventive Remedy Note

A fragmented item notes the phrase to prevent the grip using a laxative brom0 quinine and references BE. W. GROVE signature. The text is terse and spots a single brominated compound linked to a suggested cure. The piece hints at an older remedy practice and names a signer.

BE. W. Grove

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