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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1912

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Battle Renewed as Jury Holds Four for Conviction

Jurors vote on the first ballot in the case of Orozco and a related party. Four jurors favor conviction while three ballots are taken. Proceedings occur in the courtroom at Chiba.

Mystery Girl With Pink Mask Terrorizes Two Cities

New York police and private detectives chase the socialite dubbed the girl with the Pink Mask. She taunts officers offering $500 for her capture while claiming wealth and high society as she slips between New York and Philadelphia.

New York Harry Atwood America Claude Grahame- White Glenn Curtiss J. Armstrong Drexel Lusitania Liverpool Metropolitan Police Quaker City Philadelphia Metropolis Scotland Yard United States Jim Murphy Pennsylvania Murphy

Federals Attack Jimenez in Fight for Rebel Supplies

Federals led by General Aubert push toward Jimenez, reinforced by 1200 cavalry, as General Orozco arrives with 800 troops. Desperate fighting continues at Corralitos and Jimenez with heavy casualties on both sides. no decisive victory yet and a crucial day expected to determine the outcome.

EL Paso Tex Jimenez Orozco Chihuahua Tracy Aubert Corralitos Aubert Witw

Trial Ends With Acquittal In Beef Trust Case

A Chicago jury found ten packers not guilty of Sherman Act violations after nineteen hours of deliberation. Defendants include Swift & Co. executives Louis F. Swift Edward F. Swift Charles H. Swift Francis A. Fowler Arthur Meeker and others from Armour Morris and National Packing. The verdict surprised many in the crowded courtroom.

Chicago Packers J. Ogden Armour Charles H. Swift Louis F. Swift Edward Morris Arthur Meeker Edward Tilden Chicago United States Carpenter Swift Group Swift & Co Edward F. Swift Francis A. Fowler Armour Group Armour &Co Armour & Co Thomas J. Connors Armour & Co. Morris Group Morris & Co Louis H. Heyman National Packing Compan

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

For San Antonio and vicinity expect unsettled conditions tonight and Wednesday with showery spells. Temperatures rise tonight and winds remain light as warm air edges in for the midweek period.

San Antonio

Home Weather For Tourists Observations At 8 A M

Weather notes from major cities with temperatures winds and forecasts. St Louis 42 clear west wind 12 with rain Wednesday. Chicago 36 clear west wind. Milwaukee 28 cloudy northwest wind. St Paul 28 cloudy west wind with rain or snow Wednesday. Kansas City 36 clear north wind with likely rain. New York 26 clear southeast wind with possible rain Wednesday. Boston 24 clear north wind with probable rain or snow. Washington 34 clear southeast wind with Wednesday fair.

ST. Louis Chicago Milwaukee Paul Kansas City New York Boston Washington

San Antonio Lights Exclusive AP Leasing Statement

A statement claims that no other newspaper carries the AP day leased wire into San Antonio in whole or part, asserting the claim has no basis in fact and is unfounded.

Associated Press San Antonio

68 Men Entombed in West Virginia Mine

An explosion at Jed Coal and Coke in Jed West Virginia trapped 79 miners six miles south of Welch. By noon ten were rescued and one dead, with hopes remaining high for the 68 others. Rescue cars were dispatched from Washington and distances arranged to collect volunteers.

Associated Press Welch W. Va Jed Coal and Coke Company Jed Here Washington, D. C Holmes Bureau of Mines West Virginia St. Paul Norfolk & Western Irwin

Change road name awaits Austin approval

Papers amending the new Franklin road from Mexico, San Antonio & Gulf to San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf have been sent to Austin for approval. A R Ponder, vice president, said the changes could be made without trouble and the road would soon operate under its new name with confirmation likely Thursday.

Mexico San Antonio & Gulf San Antonio Uvalde & Gulf Austin A. R. Ponder

Railway Men Meet in San Antonio in April

A joint convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Order of Railway Conductors is set for April 9 in San Antonio. About 100 engineers and conductors from Mexico and the United States will attend a five day meeting to discuss Mexican National railway labor issues and potential mass recall of American workers.

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Order of Railway Conductors San Antonio Mexico United States Jesse L. Burd Gunter Hotel Burd Mexican National Lines St. Anthony Rio Grande San Luis Potosi Mex Monterey

Pope's Condition Unchanged Amid Planed Easter Pause

In Rome on March 26 Pope Pius shows no change in condition and the suspension of general audiences is expected to continue until after Easter.

Associated Press Rome Pope Pius

Orozco Takes Command as Rebel Skirmish Promises Battle

Bulletin from Jimenez reports General Orozco arriving to lead rebel forces in person. Firing continued at long range from 11 o'clock as maneuvers for position unfolded. A large scale battle was anticipated by afternoon.

Rebels Hold Jimenez as Federals Press With Cavalry Probes

Dispatch from Jimenez reports General Orozco arriving with reinforcements as federals led by Tracy Aubert Villa and Urbina approach within three miles. About 1500 federal troops and 200 rebels clash near Dolores ranch with machine guns and cannons aiding defense. Casualties reported lower than yesterday with over 350 dead and wounded or captured earlier.

EL Paso Tex Jimenez Orozco Chihuahua Tracy Aubert Francisco Villa Tomas Urbina Here-Aty Doloreg Ranch Hacienda Dolores Urbina Villa Aubert Florida Here Salazar Hacienda Dolores Corralitos Escalon

Early Mexican War Reports Clash Over Rebel Strength

Contradictory dispatches from north of Torreon describe demoralization of rebels at Jimenez cited by President Madero and a decisive federal defeat claimed by US state department. Reports differ on rebel casualties and federal pressures as the conflict continues.

Jimenez Madero United States State Department Torreon State Department

Retreating Southward Dispatches Reach Armistice Margin

Dispatches report retreating southward as forces fall back along the front. Updates describe movements toward safer positions and negotiations shaping a possible armistice margin. Territorial lines hold under pressure while officials assess strategic implications.

Federal Troops Defeated as Rebels Advance South

The State Department confirms a decisive defeat of Mexican federal troops by rebels yesterday. Dispatches say the rebel advance continues with federal forces retreating southward.

Associated Press Washington State Department

Statement from Associated Pro Mexico City March 26

A terse release from the Associated Pro in Mexico City dated March 26 outlines ongoing or forthcoming actions. The document emphasizes organizational aims and cooperative steps with regional partners, signaling an authoritative stance on the current situation.

Associated Pro Mexico City

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