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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1912

Page

2

Attempt on Mayor of Rock Island Sparks Riots

A mob in Rock Island, Davenport and Moline prompted sheriff and militia readiness after a night of rioting with more than 5000 in downtown streets. Mayor Schriver blamed disorder on enforcement actions against saloons and chop suey joints, while pledging to restore order and bar further political meetings until calm returns.

C. L. Bruner Davenport Moline Rock Island Mississippi Schriver Drieks Folks Mally Hart Looney Paper

Hot Springs Liver Buttons Offer Constipation Relief

An ad touts Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a 25 cent remedy for constipation and related ailments. It invites readers to visit druggists or mail order from Hot Springs Chemical Co. in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

The Light Hot Springs Hot Springs Chemical Co Ark

Illinois Governor orders Sixth Regiment to Rock Island

Governor Deneen ordered the entire Sixth regiment of the Illinois National Guard to Rock Island to help preserve order after a failed assassination attempt on the Rock Island mayor. The move followed requests from the Rock Island sheriff and the state’s attorney amid expected unrest.

Associated Press Springfield Ill Deneen Illinois National Guard Rock Island

Massive anti Madero protest planned for April 2 in Mexico

Refugees in San Antonio report a huge anti Madero demonstration set for April 2, anniversary of Diaz's Puebla victory, or when Francisco de la Barra arrives. Four laborers who sought peace with Emilio Vasquez Gomez will be in Mexico City to join any rally and push for Madero's resignation to restore peace.

Porfirio Diaz Puebla Francisco de la Barra San Antonio Emilio Vasquez Gomez Mexico City Madero Mexico el Pago

Grace M Brown to Lecture at Odd Fellows Hall Sunday

Mrs Grace M Brown of Denver renowned lecturer arrives for two week visit and will speak Sunday at 3 pene in the Crockett hotel Odd Fellows hall on The Evidence of God The Demand of Today detailing her classwork and lecture schedule for the city audience.

Grace M. Brown Denver, Colo Odd Fellows Crockett ‘Hotel

French wine grower fined for diluting vintage with water

A French wine grower was convicted of diluting his vintage with water. He received a $400 fine a month in prison and a heavy forfeiture. His wine was confiscated as part of the punishment.

France

Federals Beat Rebels In Intense Battle At Torreon

Reports say federals with 1200 fresh troops held the field while rebels suffered heavy losses. Dead and wounded totals were disputed with federals at about 600 and rebels over 1000. Fire consumed some bodies amid scorching heat. claims of deliberate burning by federals were denied by Consul Liorente.

Aetia Orozco Torreon Liorente

Federal Dead at Saltillo Reported by Refugees

Refugees arriving in Laredo from Mexico say a Saltillo train carried seven coaches of federal dead and wounded. Among the dead was Gen. Pago Salas who killed himself. Censorship hides details of the battle and its scale, fueling the impression of a heavy federal defeat.

Laredo Tex Mexico Saltillo Pago Salas

Mazatlan Bombarded Amid Rebel Clash on Coast

Mazatlan on Mexico’s west coast endured an hour and a half bombardment by the insurgent Guerrero gunboat under Captain Reigo as rebels attacked from another side. Eight killed, five federals and three insurrectos, with a later report noting a truce after talks between Reigo and Governor Rentra of Sinaloa.

Associated Press Tucson Ariz Mazatlan Mexico Guerrero Reigo

Ojinaga Garrison Loyal to Mexico Reported

Telegram to Adjutant General Scott says Lieut. Johnson at Presidio reports Ojinaga garrison remains loyal to the Mexican government. Captain Winters at Marfa notes Colonel Sanchez refused a rebel letter from Orozco. Major Scott says no further publication and conditions are quiet with no new messages from Fort Bliss or the Mexican front.

Ojinaga Presidio William 8. Scott Department of Texas Winters Marfa Lieut Johnson Sanchez Orozco Scott Steever Fort Bliss el Paso

Conferences Proposed Over Mexico Claims Action

Washington March 27 reports a planned series of conferences between Huntington Wilson acting secretary of state and Texas members of Congress to decide a course of action over American claims killed or wounded on U S soil by bullets from across the Mexican boundary during the Madero revolt. The House foreign affairs committee approved proceeding in executive session and will act next Wednesday.

Associated Press Washington United States Huntington Wilson Texas Congress House Foreign Affairs Committee Salzer

Washington rally to press protection for railroad workers

About 200 representatives from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen will visit Washington on April 3 to protest U.S. policy toward Mexico. H. O. Treat, board chairman, cites daily dangers to lives of conductors engineers brakemen and firemen on the Mexican border and rail lines.

Associated Press Washington United States State Department Mexico H. O. Treat The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen

Zapata Deputies Arrested Near Puebla Capital

Four emissaries from Zapata were seized by order of Puebla governor to present a surrender demand for the capital. They said their chief with 800 men was at Rosendo Marques five miles from the Puebla Oaxaca state line.

eRareeri THE ASS Ted Press Puebla Mex Zapata Rosendo Marque Puebla-Oaxaca

Dolly Dimples Confounds Pittsburg Police With Masked Gambit

In Pittsburgh Miss Dolly Dimples arrived from New York and tested police methods as she mingled with society. A $500 gold reward drew many eager decoys, yet Chief McGough conceded evading capture would be nearly impossible if she let the detectives size her up.

Miss Dolly Miss Dolly Dimples Pittsburg New York Leader Office Eddie T. McGough Dolly Dimples Police Greater Fifth Smithfield Leader Woman of Mystery McGough The Dolly

John Arbuckle Dies at 74 in Brooklyn Home

John Arbuckle known for his coffee business died early today at his Brooklyn home age 74. Death attributed to general collapse from old age. body to be taken to Pittsburg tomorrow for burial.

John Arbuckle Associated Press New York Brooklyn Pittsburg

HYOMEI Remedy Ad Offers Inhaler and Liquid

A vintage advertisement promotes HYOMEI inhalers and HYOMEBI liquid. Buyers without an inhaler pay 1.00 for a full HYOMET outfit, with a guarantee to end catarrh coughs and colds or money back. Sold by druggists everywhere.

Roosevelt Supporters Seek Second Primary Appeal

Roosevelt supporters complain of confusion and plan appeals after yesterday's New York primaries and Indiana convention. Taft campaign counts 242 delegates claimed thus far while McKinley concedes only 24 for Roosevelt.

Roosevelt Associated Press Ashington New York Indiana Taft McKinley

Taft Sweeps New York Delegates For Nomination

New York state primaries wipe out Roosevelt aligned delegates in most districts as Taft supporters claim about 88 of 90 delegates will back the Chicago candidate. The Roosevelt camp seeks a second New York City primary amid ballot and printing delays blamed on court action and printers.

New York Theodore Roosevelt Mae Taft Taft Chicago Roosevelt New York City Long Island Charles H. Duell Roosevelt Citizens’ Committee Koenig Republican County Committee Dix

Roosevelt denounces New York primary as a farce

Col Roosevelt charged the New York primary was a farce with machine tactics and unfair methods. He criticized Indiana conventions for similar practices, promising to expose “treacherous” politics and defend fair representation for voters.

Taft Leads in Colorado Convention Fallout

Roosevelt delegates to the Colorado state Republican convention forced entry and seated near the platform, creating a confrontation as Taft supporters faced a minority position in this tense session. The wrone Rae dispatch notes the dramatic protest and the ensuing scene in Colorado Springs.

Associated Press Colorado Springs Col Roosevelt

Taft Forces Win First Test Vote At Convention

In the initial convention ballot for temporary chairman Taft forces lead with 656 votes to Roosevelt's 242. The result signals early momentum for Taft during the convention fight.

Taft Roosevelt

Roosevelt to Speak in Chicago Tonight This Week

Col. Theodore Roosevelt will deliver three speeches in Chicago tonight after arranging several conferences with political leaders this afternoon. He is expected to arrive from the east at 2 o clock.

Associated Press Chicago Theodore Roosevelt

Arkansas Democrats Hold Primary in Bitter Campaign

The Arkansas Democratic primary is held statewide with focus on governor and U.S. senator nominations. Governor G W Donaghey faces Congressmen J T Robinson while Senator Jeff Davis is opposed by S Brundige in a bitter campaign.

Arkansas Associated Press Little Rock Ark United States G. W. Donaghey J. T. Robinson Jeff Davis S. Brundige

Mississippi Republicans to Send Solid Taft Delegation

Jackson Mississippi March 27 A solid Taft delegation to Chicago under the unit rule will be the result of the state Republican convention which will assemble here tomorrow. The plan comes from National Committeeman L B Moseley based on reports from across the state.

Jackson Miss Taft Chicago L. B. Moseley

Fifteen San Antonio Women Golfers Vie for Boyle Trophy

Fifteen society women from San Antonio compete for the Boyle Trophy on the Country Club links this afternoon. Play started at 3 p m with nine holes planned. The damp course hasn’t dimmed their enthusiasm and a strong match is anticipated. An informal reception and luncheon follow the game. Ss. 8S. Butler, assistant to the VP of the Frisco lines in Houston, is in San Antonio on freight business.

San Antonio Butler Frisco Lines Houston

Littrell and Store Practice at KIRO Osteopathy

Dr Littrell and Dr Store operate at KIRO-PRACTIC and OSTEOPATHY on the Third floor of the Conroy Building, offering medical service in this location.

Littrell Store Kiro-Practic & Osteopathy Conroy

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