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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1912
Page
1
A mass shooting occurs in a courtroom as eight jurors and six others are killed by outlaws after a passing sentence. The judge is shot to death on the bench, shocking the nation and triggering a broad inquiry into courtroom security and criminal violence.
In Hillsville Virginia on March 14 the Allen brothers opened fire in the Carroll County circuit court killing Judge Thornton Massie Commonwealth's Attorney William Foster and Sheriff Lewis Webb. Several jurors were wounded as the pair fled into the Blue Ridge pursued by posses.
Richmond Virginia March 14 Governor Mann offered a reward of 1000 dollars for the murderers who escaped Hillsville courthouse after killing court officers. He ordered Roanoke and Lynchburg militia companies to proceed to Hillsville.
Roanoke Va March 14 dispatch says juror Douglas also killed and Floyd Allen mortally wounded and under arrest after Hillsville incident.
In a 1912 San Antonio Light letter the West Texas Bank & Trust Co announces a $25 fund to reward Wells Fargo Express messenger D. A. Trousdale for defending property. The paper adds $25 and invites further subscriptions from readers and banks to honor his courage and self possession.
A northwest cold front will sweep Texas tonight, dropping northern areas to near 28 degrees and central Texas to freezing. Winds will be brisk with low pressure contrasts, while San Antonio may escape the cold wave with sunny conditions earlier today and light rain totaling .07 inch.
Weather observations across major cities report mixed conditions with temperatures ranging from 12 to 38 degrees. Winds vary from light to brisk and Friday is forecast to be fair or frigid in different regions with chances of rain or snow in some areas.
The statement claims the Associated Press wire in San Antonio is carried wholly or partly by newspapers other than the San Antonio Light is unfounded and without basis. It asserts no verifiable corroboration for such distribution outside the Light.
The U S House approved a concurrent resolution enabling the president to ban exporting war supplies to any American country with internal violence. President Taft will issue a proclamation forbidding arms shipments to Mexican revolutionists.
Five hundred rifles five hundred thousand rounds and three machine guns meant for Orozco to seize for Torreon are diverted to federal forces. The weapons were sent from El Paso via Marfa to Ojinaga under Sanjines and Sanchez. Federals assemble over 1000 men at Ojinaga ready to attack Juarez as Consul Llorente pays troops with sixty thousand pesos.
Plans indicate Pascual Orozco will not move south until his advance guard seizes Jimenez Chihuahua. Rebels boast of easy victory after Santa Rosalia surrender yesterday where 125 federal troops capitulated and say they are gaining many volunteers at Santa Rosalia.
Mexico City reports President Madero and Foreign Relations Minister Calero welcomed the U S Senate resolution. Calero said it reflects a friendly American attitude and the Mexican cabinet voices satisfaction with Washington. Madero predicted an early end to the revolution.
Mexican police have arrested four men accused of authoring reckless lampooning pieces targeting the administration. More than a dozen reporters from the city’s daily newspapers are summoned to court tomorrow. the motive for the citation was not disclosed.
The notice advertises a light tomorrow run of a want ad for ten days over two Sundays at half a cent per word per insertion. Ads can be discontinued anytime with refunds for unused periods. Phone orders accepted. a bill is mailed later. Both phones 176.
David A. Trousdale describes a wild hold-up on Sunset train No. 9 near Dryden. He and two robbers clash as Trousdale kills one with an ice mallet then shoots another after luring him back. The robbers Ea Welch and Kilpatrick fled with armored bags and 800 rounds of ammo.
James B. Compton, condemned for the murder of G. J. Levytansky in Laredo Texas, readies for execution at 11 o'clock tomorrow. He spends hours in prayer and Bible study, bids farewell to his children and former railroad colleagues, and drafts a will leaving a $1000 life policy to his sons. He does not mention his second wife whom he married shortly after the murder.
J B Compton Sr seeks executive clemency for J B Compton Jr who faces execution in Laredo tomorrow. Governor declines, stating let the law take its course. No new developments in the case.
Washington March 14 Representative Underwood reports to the house urging passage of a bill to extend the corporation tax to individuals and partnerships. The measure would replace customs duties on sugar and align with Supreme Court income tax rulings while claiming to preserve general tax aims.
Chicago March 14 ten Chicago packers charged with violation of the Sherman law will submit their case to the jury without presenting any testimony. This was announced today by counsel for the defendants.
News reports show balloon Buckeye carrying J H Wade of Cleveland and Thomas Cook of San Antonio missing by 3 PM after launch from San Antonio. Wade aims to set a new balloon record as the craft drifts north and rises slowly into dark clouds.
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