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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1912
Page
1
A society mystery grips Manhattan as a glamorous young woman wearing a pink silk mask dazzles the social set. She appears at exclusive events, vanishes quickly, and refuses to reveal her identity despite inquiries from hosts and society writers.
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for unsettled conditions tonight and Sunday with rain possible tonight or Sunday.
Observations at 8 am report temperatures from 14 to 30 degrees with sleet snow or rain in several cities. Northeast northeast winds vary 4 to 12 miles per hour with outlooks of snow or colder conditions Sunday in multiple locations.
A statement that the Associated Press leased wire is carried in whole or in part by any paper other than the San Antonio Light is unfounded and without basis in fact.
Fort Smith Ark March 23 Mine Superintendent Brown reports 126 men on the underground payroll at McCurtain No 2 where the explosion occurred Sixty five known alive part had not entered the mine that day several bodies recovered bringing total dead to 69 with two more found last night and three more tonight authorities canvass camps to finish casualty record funds for destitute families and rescuers food supplies sent to nearby towns after mine clearance and fan action.
J W Hoopes vice president of the Austin National Bank and secretary of the Texas State Bankers Association reports strong interest from northern and eastern bankers attending the May 7 8 San Antonio state meeting. He also outlined plans from a Chicago executive committee meeting for the national association September Detroit gathering.
The Red Tie brigade luncheon at the Gunter hotel announced that the Chamber of Commerce fund of 75000 had all been pledged. Subscriptions totaled 60290 with 14710 underwritten by San Antonio men yet to subscribe. J F Carter Jr. was introduced as secretary to an ovation and spoke of civic progress uniting old and young in the city.
Business halted and thousands flee Swatow China amid fears of a massacre. Heavy clashes occurred near Chao Chow Fu about 25 miles north as local troops were defeated by Canton forces. Reinforcements from Canton dispatched to the city.
George Parry aged 38 was sentenced to 61 years imprisonment after being charged with attacking an 11-year-old girl. Parry had previously been pardoned in 1910 after serving nine years of a 20 year sentence for a similar charge.
The last of the Maine's 64 victims, part of the Spanish American War casualties, were buried at Arlington with Taft and cabinet in attendance. The ceremony paused government business as flags flew at half mast and a 21 gun salute marked the graves.
Hillsville Virginia March 23 no further captures reported by posses seeking the Allen fugitives on the North Carolina border. Sidna Edwards was arrested leaving four hunted men at large including Sidna Allen clan leader and his nephews Wesley, Frieland, and Claude Allen. Edwards says he saw no uncles or cousins since the courthouse tragedy and claims he had no part in the shooting.
Secretary of State Knox and President Gomez toured Caracas on March 23 visiting the military academy Washington square Bolivar square and the national museum. They placed wreaths on George Washington and Simon Bolivar statues as crowds cheered and papers published pictures of Knox Gomez and Bolivar.
Walter L. Houser's letter to Gilson Gardner, released from La Follette headquarters, claims Colonel Roosevelt assured La Follette of support for the Republican nomination. Houser accuses Roosevelt backers including Hanna Perkins Munsey of pressuring Roosevelts entry, arguing a shift as progressives gain strength and La Follette's bid grows.
Heavy rains hindered the English syndicate's Pattinson and E. Cowper-Thwaite as they could not reach San Antonio for the railroad project. They are at Crowther and will arrive here tomorrow. Pattinson, a director, inspected the proposed line and port towns Rockport and Crowther before preparing for construction. he plans to sail for England on April 3 and return around June 1 to direct operations.
Miss Beulah Landrum, alerted by a noise at her door in Paducah Kentucky, saw an intruder and shot him with a pistol. Police identified the victim as 28 year old Gabe Chapel.
A cold norther hit Gonzales Texas on Thursday morning followed by a good rain during the night The thermometer stood at 36 degrees above zero yesterday morning reflecting the unseasonable chill and moisture in the region
More than 600 men have died in fighting between Paraguayan rebels and government troops near Asuncion. Rebels are said to control the government as President na seeks refuge in the Uruguayan legation. The clashes have continued for several days around Asuncion.
London report says O R Mounsey, chairman of the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican railway syndicate, is satisfied with Texas conditions and expects to begin construction at Rockport on April 1 followed by San Antonio after final bonus details are resolved.
Theodore Roosevelt was greeted by many Portland residents on his noon arrival to address a public meeting tonight. Col. Roosevelt opened his tour at Dover New Hampshire with a call for courage and common sense to attain justice and a clear choice between self rule or external rule.
On colonel Roosevelt's Boston trip he pushed through a crowded south station throng that matched Taft's reception on Monday. He received another ovation at the north station from a large crowd.
The proposed Maine constitution amendment to permit local option on liquor manufacture and sale in cities and accepting towns failed in the House as a two-thirds vote was not reached. The Senate had already adopted the amendment.
A half inch rainfall reported in Dillfy Texas yesterday will be of great benefit to all crops, aiding soil moisture and early growth in the region.
In Staten Island a gang blasted a company safe with dynamite early today, causing a loud explosion heard for miles. The five safeblowers fled after trading shots with a watchman. the safe was wrecked and its contents damaged.
Seguin Texas voters rejected the commission form of government yesterday with 152 for and 205 against. The result closes a local campaign led by supporters and opponents over municipal structure.
Reports from El Paso indicate Mexican federal forces under Aguillar gain ground at Escalon and push toward Jimenez, while rebels led by Salazar retreat with machine guns and a cannon. Analysts see a likely decisive Jimenez battle and potential march on Chihuahua.
After two hours of sharp fighting near Escalon, 45 miles southeast of Jiminez, federal troops repelled rebels who retreated north burning bridges and crops. Rebels were led by General Inez Salazar and Emilio Campa. federal forces were commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Galvin who deployed artillery and cavalry.
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