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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1912
Page
1
The document states He Will Work to Se ize Peace In Mexico Through Success of Revolution, signaling a bold U S drive to shape Mexico’s future. It highlights international focus on stability, reform, and regional diplomacy amid rising tensions and social upheaval.
The report details Emilia Gomez crossing into Mexican territory to head a rebel government from Juarez as provisional president of the provisional republic of Mexico. He vows to establish peace and study cabinet members while Juarez becomes his capital with plans to move to Chihuahua later if needed.
About 6000 union freight handlers on Chicago roads walked out at noon in a bid to force higher pay, threatening to halt all deliveries to railroad freight houses. They seek a cent an hour rise plus weekend relief. railroads offered a half cent. Officials warn the move could cripple city traffic and food supplies if not settled quickly.
Washington May 4. East Texas mostly fair with local showers in southern portions Sunday. Monday expected to be fair. Western Texas predicts fair conditions Sunday and Monday.
Observations at 8 p m show varied conditions. St Louis 70 clear SE wind 8 miles hourly Sunday fair. Chicago 62 partly cloudy E wind 6 miles probably rain Sunday. Milwaukee 48 cloudy N wind 8 miles rain Sunday. St Paul 76 cloudy SE wind 8 miles rain Sunday. Kansas City 76 clear SE wind 8 miles Sunday fair. New York 64 cloudy SW wind 8 miles Sunday fair. Boston 50 clear west Sea wind Sunday. Washington 64 clear SE wind 8 miles Sunday probably fair.
The statement asserting that the day leased wire of the Associated Press into San Antonio is carried in whole or in part by any newspaper other than the San Antonio Light is unfounded and lacks factual basis.
A 14 year old, Harry Hahn, son of Professor Carl Hahn, was abducted near the Cincinnati Women's Club by Mrs. Harry Beers, his former stepmother. Police intervened after the girl pursued the kidnapping with an auto before the youths were halted by a mounted officer. The boy was returned to custody of his legal guardian, with Mrs Beers claiming rights from prior court actions.
A New York suffrage demonstration drew an estimated 15 000 marchers from Washington Square to Carnegie Hall along Fifth Avenue amid cheering crowds. Miss Josephine Beiderhase led the parade with a military style ascent, escorted by mounted police and suffrage riders.
Incomplete returns from 36 precincts show Harmon leading in instructed delegates with Wilson close behind and Clark weak. In Republican precincts Taft supporters largely dominate. Roosevelt appears limited to scattered backing. Complete results expected at the county conventions later this week.
William Van Wormer of Rolla died at his home after a snake bite sustained during a fishing outing with friends. He and his son left camp along a creek path to tend hooks when the accident occurred on the ankle, and he succumbed within minutes.
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