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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1913

Page

2

Fourteen Cars Enter Long Highway Test This Year

Fourteen cars entered in the long highway test under American Automobile Association rules will compete for cash prizes totaling 300 dollars and several silver trophies. Officials plan a Thursday night meeting to issue instructions, confirm entrants, and arrange entertainment for about fifty participants along the 704.8 mile route.

American Automobile Association Hering Hicks Jh. W. Carr East W. H. Furtong Jr United States Tire Company Copa Here J. F. Eyce Johnston & Burnett Insurance Company

Ad Club to Pay Debts and End Activities

The San Antonio Advertisers' Association plans to discontinue activities after paying about $450 in debts. A luncheon at Travis Club set the course with 48 active members. a committee will solicit $10 pledges from each member, and if funds fall short, subscriptions will be returned.

San Antonio Advertisers’ Association Travis Club J. Frank Davis William Moore White J. F. Roberts Davis White

Cabrala Leads 600 Constitutionalists Toward Nogales

MAGDALENA Sonora March 11 Col John Juan Cabrala with 600 constitutionalists moves toward Nogales as state troops retreat to Hermosillo. He should reach a southern border point this afternoon where Colonel Kostertitzky and federal forces are fortified.

Magdalena Sonora Hermosillo John Juan Cabrala Nogales Kosterlitzky

Fort Worth stores close for Fat Stock and Horse Show day

Fort Worth observes Fort Worth day at the Fat Stock and Horse Show with all stores closed. El Paso delegates led by Mayor Kelly arrived to guide cattlemen’s delegates to the annual event.

Fort Worth Tex el Paso Kelly

Military unrest and movements amid Mexican revolt

Report outlines Federal and rebel actions across northern Mexico with Carranza in Monclova, Monclova held by Federals, and forces moving toward Lampazos. Maytorena revolt unpopular, Guaymas fundraising short, and Orozco figures returning to capital. Diaz rests after strain. Diaz’s health improving though fatigued.

Monclova Venustiano Carranza Lampazos Monterey Reata Carranza Provisional Government Maytorena Sonora Guaymas Senor de la Bayra Maderos David de la Fuente Huerta Pascual Orozco Jr Felix Diaz General Diaz

Maderos deny plot and vow peaceful stance abroad

Ernesto Madero former Mexican finance minister arrives in New York and asserts the Madero family will refrain from political participation in Mexico. He says they intend to stay in the United States until conditions settle and reject reports of organizing against Huerta. He hopes for peace and urges cooperation among Mexicans.

New York Ernesto Madero Madero Mr. Madero Mexico Maderos Republc Mexico City United States Huerta

Bridges Ordered Burned Near Nogales to Delay Troops

Colonel Kosterlitzky sends exploration gangs to burn bridges on the Sonora railway to stall General Obregon’s forces advancing from Magdalena. Federal troops retreat from Agua Prieta as state forces tighten grip. refugees reach Agua Prieta amid fears of cross border clash.

Douglas Ariz Nogales Kosterlitzky Sonora Obregon Magdalena Imaris Ojeda Agua Prieta Cananea Huerta Arizona Nacozari Naco el Tigre

Mexican Consul General Fernandez Takes Post in San Antonio

Jesus A. Fernandez yesterday became consul general in San Antonio succeeding Manuel Esteva Sr. A native of Chihuahua, he has long engaged in business in Chihuahua and Nuevo Leon. His jurisdiction covers all consulates in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

Jesus A. Fernandez San Antonio Mexico Manuel A. Esteva Fernandez Chihuahua Nuevo Leon Texas Louisiana Oklahoma New Mexico

Carranza forces and Huerta clash in Mexican turmoil

Reading from Monterey Mexico reporters describe uncertain counts of Carranza forces from Arteaga to Saltillo and Monclova. General Aubert leads 1800 troops moving toward Musquiz while Blasquez governs Coahuila and supports Vasquez Gomez.

Monterey Mexico Carranza Checho Campos Orozco Salazar Huerta Mexico City Saltillo Coahuila el Noticioso Federal Arteaga Manuel Blazquez Cabrillas Station Tracy Aubert Hipolito National San Pedro Blasquez

Salazar Declares Aid to Suppress Sonora Uprising Refused

General Jose Inez Salazar, rival to Orozco, leader of Chihuahua anti-Madera rebels, says he will not aid in suppressing the Sonora uprising. He voices independence from central command and maintains opposition to Huerta's policies in Mexico.

Sonora

U S Must Take Action On Mexican Ambassador Nomination

Washington March 11 inquiry from the Mexican foreign office questions the acceptability of Emilio Rabaza as Mexican ambassador to Washington to succeed the retired Senor Calero. The note signals diplomatic deliberations in the capital.

Washington, D. C Foreign Office Emilio Rabaza Washington Senor Calero

Recognition Question Faces Wilson With Mexico Government

The state department weighs formal recognition of Mexico's new government. Ambassador Wilson has dealt with Huerta on a de facto basis, and the question now is whether to extend formal recognition by receiving the new ambassador.

State Department Mexico Wilson Huerta

Mines to shut down after rail strike in Eagle Pass

A trainload of railroad workers reports quiet in Monclova as General Aubert's federal forces retreat. The traffic suspension will shut down coal mines, leaving over three thousand miners unemployed and raising fears of miners joining the revolution or forming looters' bands.

Eagle Pass Tex Monclova

Eagle Pass Transforms Into Circus City For Street Day

Eagle Pass residents report a festive scene as the city hosts a circus day event. Streets buzz with performances and crowds gather to enjoy parades, acrobats, and local vendors.

Eagle Pass

LEWIS FOUND GUILTY IN COOK KILLING CASE

L Lewis indicted for the killing of Claude Sibley a cook at Beauty restaurant on December 16 1911 was found guilty by a jury in the Thirty seventh District Court after a five day trial The jury verdict came forty minutes after deliberations Sibley was shot in the rear of the restaurant on Matamoras street Lewis claimed self defense saying Sibley attacked him and he fired only after being knocked down and life in danger

L. Lewis Claude Sibley Sidley Matam Lewis Sley Sibi Wag

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