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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1913

Page

2

Futrell and Oldham in Bitter Arkansas Governorship Clash

In Little Rock Arkansas on March 14 Senator J M Futrell filed proceedings seeking a writ of mandamus to compel the secretary of state to take action in the contested Arkansas governorship case. The court action marks another sensational turn in the power struggle between Futrell and Oldham.

Futrell Oldham Arkansas Little Rock Ark J. M. Futrell Mandamus

Cream Cake Recipe From The Cook's Book Featured

Inquiries among many women crowned KC Cream Cake as the favorite simple recipe. It uses KC Baking Powder and can be paired with various fillings or icings, with a rich cream filling recipe included. The article promotes KC Cook's Book and Johnson’s Jaques Mfg Co offerings.

Ferde Jaques Mfg. Co

Futrell and Oldham duel over acting governor spot

Leaders Futrell and Oldham both claim the acting governor’s role with established gubernatorial headquarters in the state house.

Futrell W. K. Oldham Oldham State House

Bliss Plans Border Inspection Swing Through Eagle Pass Laredo Brownsville

Brig. Gen. Tasker H. Bliss commander of the southern department aims to finish border patrol inspections at the earliest opportunity. He has not yet visited Eagle Pass Laredo and Brownsville after returning Wednesday night from El Paso and the New Mexico and Arizona border area. A telegram from the War Department interrupted a repeat of the trip. Governor Colquitt in Austin offered a 150 dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of Delley Fowler for the murder of Marion Sorrenlls in Feeney county on May 11 12.

Bliss Laredo Eagle Pass Brownsville Tasker H. Bliss Southern Department el Paso New Mexico Arizona War Department Matt C. Bristol Austin Tex Colquitt Delley Fowler Marion Sorrenlls Feeney County

Plant Juice praised by San Antonio resident

Mrs. H. Boerner of 130 Camargo Street describes Plant Juice as a grand family medicine that cured her years of indigestion and constipation after just a few days. The ad claims the plant extract improves digestion, liver function, and cleanse poisons, with availability at Fischer's drug store.

H. Boerner Camargo Street San Antonio Fischer's Drug Store

Storm cuts off Jackson Lexington communication. towns suffer losses

Communication remains cut between Jackson and Lexington with no further casualties believed. Camden Tim berlake Huron Life and Sharon report extensive property damage from the storm.

Jackson Lexington Camden Timberlake Huron Life Sharon

Chicago Storm Causes Almost Million Dollars in Damage

Severe wind and rain swept Chicago and Illinois causing estimated damage near 1 million dollars. Wind reached 50 miles per hour in Chicago. Several Mississippi River boats were torn from moorings and many launches swamped as rivermen noted river waves higher than in twenty years.

Chicago Illinois Mississippi River

Electric storm cuts lights in Chattanooga

A windstorm in Chattanooga Tennessee reached 58 miles per hour last night blowing down the smokestack at the Oconee Electrical Transmission station and breaking cables. The city lights were cut off and streetcar traffic stopped for an hour.

Chattanooga Tenn Oconee

Tremors Rattle Dalton Amidweather Forecast

Earth tremors were felt in Dalton Georgia last night, described as stronger than four prior quakes in six years. The storm system sweeping the western U.S. and moving east brings gales, rain, and cooler air. In Buenos Aires a cyclone left twenty dead or seriously injured and heavy property damage.

Dalton Buenos Ayres

Lack Public Support for Fair Grounds Fund Drive

Chamber of Commerce committees struggle to raise 70000 for the International Fair Association property as court sale nears. About 48000 already in hand. Judge H Ward extends sale date to buy time. Public apathy threatens the effort unless donations rise.

Chamber of Commerce International Fair Association H. Ward Fifty-seventh District Court

Army Auction At Fort Sam Houston Sells Condemned Property

Eighty horses and twenty two mules plus other condemned Army property were auctioned in the Fort Sam Houston quadrangle. Receipts from the sale are expected to exceed four thousand dollars.

United States Army Fort Sam Houston

General Ojeda Bottled Up on Border Battle

The report describes a border fight where Federals resisted and retreated to town under heavy assault. Lieutenant Colonel Tate ordered a cease fire after a bugle call while an American messenger said Obregon ordered cease fire though celebrants fired in the air. Red Cross volunteers aided wounded on both sides and several local residents were hurt watching.

Tate Mexico

Troops Held in Readiness for Embarkation at Galveston

Brig Gen Frederick A Smith ordered Fifth Brigade infantry to stay in constant readiness amid grave Mexico border conditions. Regimental commanders will issue embarkation instructions and drill focuses on disposal of equipment. Over the next days units will break camp and embark on transports Sumner Meade Kilpatrick for practice before returning.

Galveston Tex Mexico Frederick A. Smith Smith Sumner Meade Kilpat

Zapata Seeks Pact as Orozco Orders Rally for New Government

Reports from Eagle Pass Texas dated March 14 describe Zapata sending orders via his secretary to Orozco while urging cooperation with a new government. Huerta plans an official banquet in Orozco’s honor as tensions rise and Carranza claims dismissal of death reports. Piedras Negras leaders deny Carranza capture or execution and report Monclova area unchanged.

Mexico City Orozco Huerta Hinerta Felix Diaz Zapata Piedras Negras Eagle Pas Tex Carranza Monclova Huarta Manuel Garza Aldape

Carranza Governor Rejects Unlawful Conference Demands

The report claims Manuel Garza Aldape pressed for talks with Governor Carranza and was told a conference would only occur if the Huerta government was not recognized. An American mining engineer said Carranza’s execution report is false and that the governor was at a hotel in Monclova when he left.

Manuel Garza Aldape Carranza Aldape Piegras Negras Huerta

Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths Attract Crowds

Hundreds seek relief at Harlandale baths as sufferers report benefits from the mineral waters. Transit via the South Flores streetcar to reach the site and hear the glowing testimonials from those helped by the remedy.

Harlandale South Flores

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