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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1911
Page
2
A letter from Lerdo reports 600 insurgents near Nuevo Lerdo and a two hour battle on April 28 with no wounds. Torreon is under military law with passes required, limited transport, and scarce business. No foreigners have been molested yet.
Letters dated April 29 report rebel forces evacuating Gomez Palacios after gathering horses arms and ammunition for a march on Torreon. Rebels in possession for a week move to main column while robbers menace unpoliced town and trains may be disrupted. A San Antonio contact notes foreigners spared though danger remains and a private car evacuation is promised if needed.
Roque Estrada a member of the local revolutionary junta says news of Torreon fell is not unexpected. He cites reports that about 1000 revolutionists under General Lojero were near Torreon and that Lerdo and Gomez Palacios were captured before advancing on Torreon. He notes the federal garrison was weaker but better equipped with artillery and expresses belief the report is true. Other junta members share satisfaction.
The funeral for J. D. Clark a city bartender who died from carbolic acid effects was held at 10 o clock this morning at the Riebe chapel on East Commerce street under the Bartenders union. Interment followed at City Cemetery No 3.
Mrs Bennie Barbee aged 33 died today at 12 at 131 Adams Street from pulmonary trouble. She leaves her husband and two children. A native of Tennessee she lived in San Marcos for years and was in San Antonio three weeks. Sloan and Hagg prepared the body, which will be sent to San Marcos tonight for interment.
City Attorney says San Antonio debt exists as warrants totaling 593045.92 unpaid, despite claims no bonds were issued. The Beethoven hall gathering criticized Mayor Callaghan and noted absent Fritz Russi as a key figure in the political rally.
El Paso reports say Madero envoys press Diaz to publicly resign to end the Mexican revolution. Judge Carbajal and Dr. Vasquez Gomez await telegraphic instructions from Mexico City as peace talks hinge on Diaz’s reply. Armistice expires tomorrow and Juarez could be attacked if talks fail.
Senor Francisco I Madero Jr offers his resignation as provisional president and proposes Diaz and Corral resign with Senor de la Barra becoming interim president until a general election. He urges Diaz to make public his intention to retire once peace is secured. He says the move follows negotiations by rebel envoys Braniff and Obregon.
Bangor Maine shows rapid pivot from ruin to renewal after a 3.5 million dollar fire. Plans call for 25 large commercial structures 6 churches and about 200 homes to be rebuilt by year end with insurance payouts over 500000 and investments flowing in as temporary shelters rise.
Francisco I. Madero Jr. offers to resign as provisional president to pacify Mexico and calls for Diaz and Corral to resign. Francisco Limantour endorses negotiations in a mission from Mexico City dated April 27, detailing discussions to restore order and launch a general election.
Mexican government concessions satisfy rebels in two states after talks led by Minister of War Costa. Ambrosio Figueroa and his followers approve reforms including changes in governors and minor officials appointed by the federal government.
All south bound trains out of Laredo on National railways lines were abandoned for today. Officials said they did not want to risk running trains on May fifth the anniversary of Diaz victory over the French fearing insurrectos may be active on that date.
A Chicago Daily Socialist quip has a young girl declaring that corsets bind people together and improve them beyond their natural state. The remark plays on social reform satire and reflects the era's humor about fashion and virtue.
Carlos Bee cites Alderman Smith and Bee’s Senate bid defeat at Beethoven hall in a May 4 1911 People's Party meeting. He proclaims Webb Ticket support and claims his own alderman record is open while urging votes from top to bottom.
Mexico City May 6 Sunday calm marked the Puebla battle anniversary once feared as a trigger for an attack on the capital by revolutionists and the forced resignation of President Diaz. By noon no disorder had shown in any area as celebrations passed quietly.
In Mexico City dated May 6, officials report no imminent attack despite rumors of a May 5 insurgent plot. Rebels are stronger, but government war departments doubt a direct assault on the capital is planned. Officials expect a large mobilization if attacked and note signs of cautious optimism as peace talks progress.
Four men were detained at Fort McIntosh after army officers intercepted two cars believed to carry arms and ammunition for smuggling across the Rio Grande. Capt. Munro and Lieut. Johnson led the capture, with rifles and ammunition seized and bond set at two thousand dollars each. The two autos were returned to owners who claimed no knowledge of their intended use.
Official advices to the Mexican consul confirm Mazatlan remains under federal control. Rebels attacked the city on May 1, and gunboats Tampico and Zaragosa reportedly bombarded rebel positions, causing heavy casualties.
The May 8 report shows 79,469 pieces of outgoing mail handled versus 69,305 pieces incoming. The margin indicates a heavier outbound flow at the local post office.
A dubious home remedy advertises a compound balmwort syrup sarsaparilla cardiol and endomene tincture to be mixed and taken after meals to cure nervous exhaustion weak vitality and melancholia. It claims no opiates and urges mixing at home to avoidzealous fees and public embarrassment.
A San Antonio source says the Order of Railway Conductors will discuss elevating train auditors to the same seniority as passenger conductors. About 120 delegates aboard a Pullman train arrived in Pensacola for the annual meeting, then continued east after a brief stop.
Leaders expect a record crowd for tonight’s 8 o clock Citizens ticket rally at Beethoven hall with extra chairs planned. W A Wurzbach to preside and speak alongside J B Webb R H Ward F C Davis D J Woodward and others. Earlier at Woeltz hall several hundred voters heard J E Webb Ward Gutierrez Ruiz Estevan Flores and others to a warm reception.
Andrew Carnegie received a gold medal labeled Benefactor of Humanity from twenty-one American republics at the Pan American Union. John Barrett announced the historic tribute, with Senor de Zamacona presenting and President Taft praising Carnegie’s peace efforts. Carnegie urged swift adoption of Taft's arbitration policy to settle disputes peacefully.
W E Fitch reports farmers in Brownsfield country welcome rain, corn served at meals, and prospects for bumper crops. The Texas general passenger agents will meet May 10 at the St Anthony hotel with J E Hannegan presiding. E H Coombs predicts strong business for bumper crops. J F Dolard surveys Laredo onion district. A SP track crew works on crossings. Edward von Jess dies at 3 a.m. burial Saturday at Mission burial park.
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