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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1912
Page
1
Dr. Theodore Y Hull estimates San Antonio could spend about 100000 dollars on medical treatment for diseases from street dust. He urges daily street flushing and cleaning to cut illness and deaths, noting dust carries germs and harms eyes throats and lungs.
J B Compton, condemned for the December 22 1911 murder of G J Levy Tansky, faces hanging in Webb County jail after Governor Colquitt refused to commute. The pardon board found the murder cold blooded with accomplice Lonnie Franks aiding the crime and stealing over $20000 in jewelry.
San Diego Cal March 14 Six vessels of the San Diego fishing fleet with 19 men aboard are missing after a Saturday morning departure. A 40 mile per hour gale on the coast is believed to have scattered the fleet, with no word received from them since.
Seismograph at Georgetown University logged heavy earth shocks today. The tremor began at 5:35 and lasted about twenty five minutes with peak violence at 5:40. The quake, considered extraordinarily violent, occurred within roughly 2000 miles of Washington.
Officials at St. Louis University estimate the morning quake originated off the west coast of Central Mexico. The first wave was at 4 29 50, the second at 4 33 30, the maximum at 4 33 48, and the last tremor at 6 34.
Seismograph at Stignitius Observatory logged a strong quake likely from the West Indies. First shock 4 31 55 a m, main 4 35 45, maximum 4 36 22, final 5 10 a m. Disturbance estimated at 1000 to 1500 miles distant.
Father Buhlmann of Spring Hill college reports the seismograph registered a strong shock at 4 39 o clock in Mobile Alabama on March 11.
The local weather bureau reports San Antonio's winter of 1911 12 is the longest on record with total rainfall at 7.51 inches the highest since 1903 and a temperature deficit of 23.4 degrees. January rainfall stood at 5.12 inches, and forecaster Major Alien Buell notes unsettled weather remains with temperatures about 20 degrees below normal. Unsettled conditions extend west of the Mississippi with a storm area centered over Kansas and zero temperatures in the northwest.
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for unsettled conditions tonight and Tuesday with possible showers and cooler temperatures. Residents should plan for variable skies and moisture chances across the area.
Observations at 8 a m report temperatures across cities including St Louis 28 with southeast winds and possible tonight snow. Chicago 28 with southeast wind and possible Tuesday snow. Milwaukee 18 cloudy with a 6 mph wind and likely Tuesday snow. St Paul 24 cloudy with colder conditions. Kansas City 30 snowing with 8 mph southeast wind. New York 26 clear with northwest winds and possible Tuesday night snow. Boston 24 clear with northwest winds and Tuesday fair. Washington 28 cloudy with a north wind and likely rain or snow Tuesday.
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In New York on March 11 a global coal miners strike looms if talks with anthracite and bituminous workers fail. Europe faces severe shortages with Britain and Germany already mobilizing, while U S operators draft a wage refusal and plan talks in Cleveland. Coal ships to South America as buyers stock up ahead of month's end expiry.
The West Phalian coal strike began with about 50 percent of 350 000 miners honoring the call to cease work. Some districts showed near total stoppage while others had 15 to 30 percent idle. Police patrols are heavy, strikers mostly peaceful, with leadership tensions between socialist and non socialist unions influencing the outcome. Public opinion leans against the strikers, and early industry impact and prices remain largely unchanged.
London reports a prolonged coal strike since March 1 with about one million miners and another million workers out of work across England Scotland and Wales. Prices rise sharply and basic services including trains mail and power are disrupted as fuel becomes scarce and distress grows.
London report from March 1 describes rapidly dwindling North Wales coal stocks prompting factory closures and a governing concern over supply. Officials warn miners and operators of continuing shortages and possible further shutdowns if deliveries lag.
The Pastors' association proposes consolidating four city charity groups under an endorsement committee that would grant permission for all fund solicitations. Three groups favor consolidation. one resists. If approved, the city ordinance would place charity activity under committee control, citing past misrepresentation concerns. Rev C B Cross and Dr Frederick Bowen lead promotion.
Andrew Carnegie confirmed funds were provided to defray costs of Colonel Roosevelts African expedition after speaking with Colonel Wolcott of the Smithsonian. He says Roosevelt never asked for money and declines to reveal his exact contribution, addressing a New York dispatch that claimed a $20,000 gift.
A 25 member Cuero business delegation welcomed San Antonio good roads boosters at Cuero station. They will tour the city and discuss building a San Antonio to Port O Connor highway with a rally planned for tonight to decide on the project. San Antonio workers were met by local committees at each town.
Charles F. King former San Antonio resident and son of a former mayor died yesterday in Los Angeles Cal at his home. He was a member of the Elk and Knights of Pythias. Services will be under the fraternal societies. Survived by his widow his mother Mrs Emily King and his sister Miss Sarah King both of this city.
President Manuel E. Araujo receives United States Secretary of State Philander C. Knox in San Salvador after a ceremonial greeting at Acajutla. crowds cheer as guards of honor escort Knox to Deputy Carl Melendez residence. Officials plan state dinner and further talks to boost commercial ties amid imperialism suspicions.
Government counsel vigorously attacked the defense motion to remove the case from the jury and discharge ten Packers defendants. They argued the Sherman anti-trust charges are proven, citing uniform test costs and margins and exchanges of business information among defendants as evidence of guilt.
Senator Fletcher of Florida told the everglades investigating committee that the irrigation circular in controversy may contain some truth but would convey an erroneous impression. He quoted Secretary Wilson saying the public should get scientific data not opinions and urged stopping the matter at its source.
Robert Pattinson of the Pattinson contracting firm will travel from New York to San Antonio arriving Friday. He will survey the proposed route and set up initial construction plans. O R Mounsey, English syndicate chair, has coordinated meetings in New York and will depart for London to finalize financing.
Mrs. M. L. Mayers aged 81, a wealthy Paris resident, died yesterday in Paris Texas.
In Cu can capital of Sinaloa state eighty rebels were routed by 200 federal troops. The clash used machine guns with 200 rebels killed wounded or captured. El Pasoans in Chihuahua say Orozco has little chance in Torreon campaign. Fifteen men urged to Eagle Pass at US marshal request.
Mexican rebels suffered about 150 dead in a March 9 clash near Gomez Palacio as federal forces under General Aubert pursued them from Torreon. The rebels were driven from the area, abandoning arms and provisions, while a cavalry infantry and artillery column arrived to press the attack. Three supply trains departed from Monterey for Torreon yesterday.
Report from El Paso on March 11 says Orozco has little ammunition and funds, with discord among commanders. Villa’s forces stay near Chihuahua, leaving little chance for a campaign against Torreon. If fighting occurs it will likely be in Chihuahua.
General Joseph W. Duncan orders Troop E to Eagle Pass by rail to deter potential Mexican revolutionary actions at Piedras Negras across the Rio Grande. Additional units follow by land, with HQs at Marfa and detachments to Shafter and Presidio, plus patrols along the border.
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