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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1911
Page
2
Mexican rebels warn Americans to move families to the United States as a peace deadline nears. Railroad officials relay the notice from rebels claiming an attack on Mexican border towns if no peace accord is reached by Thursday night. Many American families are exiting Mexico daily.
Unconfirmed reports claim Durango has fallen to rebels and that attacks may target Cuernavaca and Puebla. A Torreon letter says Luis Moya is advancing with about 1900 troops to make Durango a regional headquarters, amid large rebel bands across the area.
Diaz aide says Julie Carabajal will be fully authorized by telegram if credentials from Diaz arrive, easing potential delays in peace negotiations. Carabajal's arrival was delayed by a meeting place misunderstanding. Report adds insurrectos hold Lerdo Gomez Palacio and Asarce.
Annie Bly notes English women favor dry shampooing over frequent washing. They mix four ounces of box powder with four ounces of stris root, dust the scalp, and brush through hair. The method, said to prevent catching cold, keeps hair light, glossy, and reportedly stimulates growth.
The Lerdo city palace burned and prisoners released led to town disturbances. San Pedro faces famine threats as rebels order railroad cars loaded with corn to Palacio. Rebels seize weapons, ammunition, and horses valued at 70000. A National railroad train was held at Canitas with mail burned and passengers searched.
May 2 in Chihuahua City Mexico a band of insurrectos from the south opened fire and fled after alarms at military HQ. No casualties reported though peace talks risk a breakdown as insurgents cut rail and telegraph lines, isolating the city.
Senora Francisco Chiapa, wife of a federal leader who killed Senor Talamantes and his two sons, arrived in Douglas after a perilous journey disguised as a Yaqui Indian with a guide. She was searched but her hidden money remained undiscovered and she shouted Viva Madero to prove rebel sympathy before being allowed to proceed.
Reports from Mexico City say Col. Jose Beltran, aided by gunboat Tampico and marines, repulsed rebels at Mazatlan. The Sunday forenoon assault continued most of the day with Tampico guns and artillery machine guns firing on attackers and many deaths believed from exploding shells.
Col Michel Ahumada acting governor of Chihuahua reached Saltillo and joined peace commissioner Francisco J Carbajal before both went to Laredo. Reports say Ahumada is named by the federal government to the peace panel and Rafael Hernandez in El Paso is also appointed as a peace commissioner.
A cavalry troop of about one hundred members departed Matamoros on May 2 to join active service in Monterey if needed against insurrectos. The local garrison now totals around seventy-five, including twenty infantrymen and twenty-five mounted volunteers recruited last week.
Eighteen arrests were made in Guadalajara in a conspiracy to seize the town for insurrectos. Police captured dynamite and bombs. Among those arrested were Roberto Monsaz, Miguel Monsaz, and Benjamin Camacho, noted local businessmen.
State Superintendent F M Brasley announced that the final exams for certificates under the old law will be held in county seats on May 6 and 7. The new certificate law takes effect June 9 with exams in summer normal institutes July 10 to 13 and July 31 to August 2. First county exams under the new law occur September 1 and 2.
To recruit Russian emigrants for Canada the Canadian Pacific railway establishes emigration offices in Dany and Harbin Manchuria, signaling a push to facilitate emigration and streamline travel arrangements to North America.
A stirring call urges Citizens' Ticket support this week to ensure large majorities. Voters are asked to persuade neighbors to vote and count every ballot. The appeal condemns Commission Government intimidation and backs Judge J. E. Webb and the Citizens' slate.
Consul Bergholz seeks American gun boats to guard missionaries in Kwang Tung. Canton reports reveal fierce fighting, looting, and mass violence with rebels slain, several foreign ships in the area, and ships evacuating refugees. The German and Portuguese vessels join British forces near Shamien as Bluejackets guard the area.
The Young China association in Chicago released a translation of a cipher cablegram from Hu Wai Sang, commander of the Citizens army of China, greeting all friendly nations and vowing to shake off the Tartar conqueror and establish a republic.
Bradford county Representative L. D. Wall said in the house that an unknown sender gave $200 for an unspecified purpose. The house ordered an investigation. Seacoast Rates Soon to Go On reports Southern Pacific will start its low population summer rate to coast points on May 20. A $3.80 Galveston round trip fare will be available, with Saturday tickets valid for return from coast cities to San Antonio the following Monday.
Harvey King, colored, was sentenced to eighteen years for assault and robbery of Will Voliman in Seguin. The case, tried last fall with a ten year verdict, was appealed and then increased on appeal. It is expected to be appealed again.
Federal court convened in Victoria Texas on Monday with Judge Walter T. Burns presiding. The session lasted about two hours as District Attorney Lick McDaniels Clerk James McDonald and Deputy United States Marshal G J Shaw attended.
Rain did not dampen a good sized crowd at the Grand theater where the Wheelers delivered a cleanly executed comedy juggling and mechanical act. The management touts next Sunday's program as one of Houston's highest class vaudeville entertainments with matinees at 3 30 and shows at 8 15 and 9 30, all tickets under 20 cents.
Rain altered plans as Victor Herbert Orchestra seat sales opened with strong demand. Local guarantors backed about $2000, manager Wels left vaudeville duties for the day, and Spencer Mills expressed confidence in city music lovers meeting the guarantee. Herbert strives to deliver superior programs and a premier orchestra effort.
The Royal features the Raymond Midgets, a tiny blackface comedian drawing big laughs from children and adults alike. Walford's dogs perform unusual stunts pleasing to all, especially kids, as Carroll and Carroll with Boutin and Tillson and the Royal orchestra round out the bill.
Visitors last night at Exposition Park saw a huge star formed by hundreds of incandescent lights hung above the giant dip coast er. The park has added many electric emblems recently and the dancing pavilion is being enlarged to handle large crowds. The military ball tonight promises a brilliant turnout of officers and their ladies.
The Constructing Quartermaster Fort Sam Houston Texas invites sealed proposals in triplicate to furnish and install wire screens in nine buildings. Bids due May 3 1911 at 11 am with bid envelopes marked Proposals for Wire Screens Fort Sam Houston Texas. The U S reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Specifications furnished on application.
Washington reports a misimpression in Atlanta that Fort McPherson will be abandoned. The War Department does not plan to close that or nearby posts. It seeks a large maneuver area in Tennessee with a 5000 acre tract offered as a gift in the Tennessee highlands. No permanent structures will be built on these grounds.
Mrs. Luceta Ames Mead of Boston urged teachers to reject the idea that government rests on force and to distinguish war within nations from war between nations. She emphasized justice at a meeting in Baltimore tied to the third National Peace Congress under way for a four day session.
Lockhart Texas May 2 official ballot issued for mayor to fill unexpired term of A F Field with one candidate W E Field brother of the ex mayor Friends of Alderman A E Carter announce him as candidate and his name must be written on ballot.
Manchester exported goods to the United States and its possessions totaling 18 548 599 in 1910 chiefly cotton goods machinery linens and paper stool
Governor Colquitt appoints J. A. Graham of Amarillo to head the Amarillo Court of Appeals with J. M. Pressler of Roby and R. W. Hall of Wilbarger named as members. A separate nomination offers A. B. Martin of Tulsa the post of state tax commissioner. R. H. Hopkins of Denton had declined the prior offer.
Houston grocers note B. B. Gilmer has been appointed to the Houston school board to fill the vacancy created by the death of W. H. Norris. The official action follows Norris's passing and reflects board reorganization in May.
Houston Texas May 2 The city commission adopts selling price of realty as the basis of assessment for taxing purposes this year.
Houston May 2 opening day of the criminal district court term lists twenty two murder cases for trial with orders for drawing special venues totaling 1760 citizens selected for court venue.
The former president of the Citizens Bank and Trust Company files in the bankruptcy court a schedule listing assets at 663 554 33 and liabilities at 628 588 16.
State Mid-Coast Co Wharton Texas May 2 The mid coast industrial congress convened today with a large turnout and representation from about 25 counties.
Bernice Augary a nine month old Mexican child was pulled toward a boiling pot reaching from a carriage and scalded herself badly. The accident occurred in Marshall Texas.
Marshall Texas hosts the Third District Federation of Women's Clubs as blue and white decorates the city. Delegates have begun arriving for the convention though text is garbled.
It is learned that the Cotton Belt will set the contract for a Stephenville to Thurber coal fields line soon. Grading to Comanche is finished and trains may run there by July. The Thurber line will provide direct coal field connections.
The sixth annual convention of State Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles met in Waco Texas for a two day session. President Lee D Stephens of Fort Worth presided with the morning addresses of welcome.
The home of Gus Kohler on Harrison Heights in Palestine Texas burned this morning. Loss estimated at 2506 with small insurance. A lamp explosion started the fire.
A Bath Maine reader F 8 Bacon at 11 East Street recounts chronic kidney inflammation caused by rail work. After using Foley Kidney Pills, his inflammation cleared, strength returned, and dizziness ceased, leading him to highly recommend the remedy.
Texas British Society in San Antonio plans an entertainment May 24 to commemorate Queen Victoria's birth. secretary W F Biess Jr said plans are undecided and will be set soon. A society meeting at the International Club discussed routine business.
Troops including the Ninth and Eleventh regiments and company I of the Signal corps march from Fort Sam Houston toward Leon Springs as rain drenches the area. The Seventeenth infantry remains out after practice, while camp stays muddy and weather slows plans. General Duncan says Rio Grande patrols quiet and a fed and insurrectos update notes Sanchez’s defeat and Carrillo’s move. Payday season arrives soon.
Leon Rappaport arrives to lead defense for John J. and James B. McNamara in the dynamite murder case. Los Angeles officials gather fingerprint evidence and plan to compare prints with those from the launch used to transport explosives. Arraignment may wait for the selection of a superior court judge, delaying formal proceedings beyond this week.
The paymasters will distribute 240000 to division members with most funds flowing to San Antonio merchants. Mobilization has already brought about 500000 in pay to enlisted men and a similar amount spent on locally sourced supplies in San Antonio.
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