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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1912
Page
2
Judge W F Ramsey resigned from the state supreme court to run for governor on the Democratic ticket. He will deliver the opening address in Gonzales at 4 PM as supporters arrive on three special trains. A barbecue is planned as part of the event.
Seguin dispatch reports a large turnout from Guadalupe County for Ramsey at Gonzales. Residents traveled by auto and train as the Ramsey club from Seguin showed strong representation at the rally.
Washington March 30 Senator Bob Taylor of Tennessee remains in a critical condition after an operation for gall stones two days ago. Complications from delay in surgery have arisen with stomach trouble and a slow sinking pace reported. Earlier he neared death during the night but rallied in the forenoon as fellow Senators and staff expressed concern.
Families entertain a faint hope of recovery based on surviving the crucial 48 hour post operative period deemed critical. Medical staff report gradual signs of stability as the patient endures a delicate recovery following the operation.
If You Are Troubled With Rheumatism Eimer and Amends N Y 2851 will relieve you Sold by all druggists.
Want ads may be telephoned up to 10 o'clock tonight for Sundays Light to appear under regular classifications. A bill will be mailed later. Both phones 176.
An ad announces five dollar styles and three fifty quality with fixed pricing of five dollars seven styles? No, it states five styles at five dollars and low prices. The message references 402 East Houston Street as the location for the offer.
An exclusive hat shop at 402 E Houston St offers roast duck and a San-A-Lac tasting at the White Horse Tavern. Diners note the deliciour flavor as part of a local promotion.
Joe F. Pons one year old, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Pons, died at 4 pm yesterday at 919 South Laredo. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the family home with interment in San Fernando cemetery. Botts worda informs death of Mrs. M E Botts of Mexico Missouri, mother of Ned McIAhenny, who has spent winters in San Antonio.
Esparza Macaria Esparza age 20 daughter of Mr and Mrs M Esparza died at 11 last night at the family home 1079 West Houston street after a illness of several months. Funeral from the family home tomorrow morning and burial in San Fernando cemetery.
A business men's lunch is planned at the Gunter from 12 to 2 30 PM with a price of 50 cents. The event invites local professionals to dine and discuss daily business topics in a formal midday gathering.
Salas forces routed Campa units as General Salazar reports Aubert’s force fully routed. El Correo correspondent Benjamin Vasquez was killed entering an adobe as hidden federals fired, later destroyed by rebels with a hand bomb. Orozco orders Campa to Parral amid Villa rumors. federal losses around 450 with about half as many for Orozco. reinforcements from Durango and Coahuila are en route.
The fate of John E. Parsons Washington B. Thomas Arthur Donner and George H. Frazier was expected to rest with the jury today in a conspiracy trial under the anti-trust law. Parsons a former counsel for American Sugar Refining, Thomas a former president and now chairman, and Donner and Frazier directors, face a possible maximum sentence of one year in prison and a $6000 fine each if found guilty.
President Madero declared there is no fear for the revolution's outcome and outlined his view of Gen. Orozco's forces. He noted ammo shortages and denied reports of General Tracy Aubert's death while confirming success against Zapata in the south and overall government stability at Puebla and Morelos.
Mexican minister Senor Crispo said the government is not in danger of collapse and that revolutionaries cannot prevail. He noted plans to deploy an army under General Huerta for a new campaign in Chihuahua, with Torreon and nearby areas supporting the government.
Washington reports Ambassador Wilson will meet Mexican Foreign Minister Calero to seek an explanation of the Mexican government's shutdown of the Mexican Herald. The censorship and cut telegraph lines hinder news access and transmission, raising diplomatic concern.
F E Mentzer American agent and superintendent of terminals for the Mexican Central railroad at Juarez was jailed Thursday night but released Friday. Friends say he was arrested over disrupted Juarez Jimenez train service and removal of rolling stock to the American side. Col Pascual Orozco Sr apologized as he released him.
In Mexico City police suppress the Heraldo printing amid a noon edition release. Officers seize and destroy many copies while firemen hose newsboys gathering papers. Ignacio Lara circulation manager and Miguel Martinez assistant are detained. some copies escape and a second edition is abandoned.
Advertisement touts Norway Gold Medal cod liver oil blended with Hypophosphites of Lime and Soda and ozonized processing. Claims easy digestion, improved strength, and prevention of consumption and related illnesses. Offers 302 bottle by mail from Ozomulsion, 548 Pearl St New York.
Vasquistas push a rapid overthrow of Madero within two weeks aided by thirty thousand men under the Zapatas. They claim to surrounding Mexico City and seizing railways and ports to force peace without U S intervention. A Taft telegram would promise non interference and deny reports of Tracy Aubert’s death.
Harold Clifton alias Howard Carrier, a young white man, is under arrest in El Paso on an affidavit in Justice Umscheid's court here for stealing 1200 dollars from C. A. Benner and Eva M. Gilmore. Detectives will return him to the city. El Paso telegrams say he had six rings four watches 483 dollars in cash three pocketbooks and a pistol. Chief McLaughlin took the prisoner to Austin with a Winchester rifle tied to the Austin saloon robbery case.
Texas Democratic executive committee met in Dallas amid a heated debate on ordering preferential presidential primaries. The group discussed legality under the Terrell law, selected a convention city for May 24, and heard reports on fundraising scenes fueling business cooperation.
A short note records a dish named turkey hash with sweet peppers served at the Gunter restaurant located at 402 E Houston St. Details imply a casual dining listing or brief menu mention with address.
Holmes county residents are stirred by the death of youth Spigner near Noma. Brett Spigner, father of the slain boy and alleged murderer, was arrested at Geneva Alabama and jailed for safekeeping.
More than 300 progressive and enthusiastic San Antonio business men gathered for lunch at the St. Anthony hotel to honor the final rally of the Red Tie brigade.
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