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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1912
Page
1
Special to the Light from El Paso March 29 reports Gen Tracy Aubert killed in battle at Atotonilco where federal forces retreated south in disarray. Rebels recovered abandoned horses and a cannon. If confirmed, Aubert’s death follows a fierce fight described as brave against overwhelming odds.
Reports from New York indicate the federal government asked Morgan Line management to hold its fleet in readiness for moving troops and war supplies to the Texas and Mexican borders on short notice. Texas representatives for Morgan and Mallory lines, with state headquarters in Galveston, said they knew nothing of such a plan.
Gen Aubert with 120 federals battles rebels near Atotonilco west of Jimenez. Heavy losses on both sides. After hours of fighting, Aubert's command extricates for now and the rebels hold the field. Liberals pursue with Salazar and Campa close behind. American gunner Tracy Richardson wounded.
Gen Tracy Aubert with 1250 men harasses Orozco’s main force west of Jimenez while Huerta’s federals mass at Torreon. Aubert’s retreat stalls the pursuit by Salazar and Fernandez columns, as local reports hint General Tellez aids him and Orozco braces against the liberal base. Orozco maintains about 3500 at Jimenez and 2000 near Santa Rosalia and Chihuahua with several machine guns and field pieces.
A young woman posing as Miss Dolly Dimples of Pink Mask fame created excitement in Indianapolis. She sought the police chief, claimed she could disguise herself, and slipped away from two detectives watching her. An elderly woman then sought help locating her missing husband, Thomas McFadden, 69, described as frail with a white beard.
Forecast for San Antonio and surrounding area calls for increasing cloudiness tonight and Saturday with warmer temperatures.
Observations at 8 a.m. report St. Louis 40 degrees with rain and NW wind, Chicago 34 with rain or snow tonight, Milwaukee 20 clear with northerly wind, St Paul 24 clear with possible snow, Kansas City 40 clear, New York 65 with rain and SE wind, Boston 44 with rain and winds shifting, Washington 54 with rain and SE wind and a chilly trend across the region.
The statement that other newspapers in San Antonio reprinted the AP wire is unfounded. The San Antonio Light remains the sole carrier of the AP content in this market.
Americans in San Antonio report stronger Federal troops in Torreon and predict the hardest battle yet against Orozco. Huerta may command 2000 men arriving before the rebel attack, while Federals retreat after defeats at Escalon Corralitos and Rancho San Pedro.
Henry Matthews an 11 year old boy will receive a high school education and college opportunity as thanks for rescuing Benjamin Grant from a deep well. The pledge comes from B J Grant the rescued boy's father and a wealthy local citizen.
Acting Secretary Wilson confirms plans to arm American citizens in Mexico City with 30 caliber Krag rifles, under Mexican approval via Ambassador Wilson. Durango reports bandit concerns as authorities warn of rough elements, while a New York shipment of rifles and ammunition, valued at six dollars per gun, heads to the Mexican capital.
A carload of rifles and ammunition is en route to the American ambassador for use by the American colony in Mexico City. Germany has purchased 500 rifles for its own use with duties waived. A train has been organized by English subjects to carry arms to Vera Cruz if needed.
Mexico City March 29 Manuel Calero the Mexican secretary of foreign affairs said Americans wish to see the administration of Mexico sustained because Madero was elected by the people. He noted Madero led in voting and that Orozco claims usurper. He cited steps to settle American casualties along the boundary and named Enrique Liorente and Lazano as involved in the claims.
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