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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1912
Page
2
Readable returns show Republican and Democratic precincts in Texas County listing delegates by name and instruction. Several precincts pledge Harmon or Wilson, while many are uninstructed, with some patterning toward Judson Harmon or Woodrow Wilson and mixed delegate totals.
Special to the Light reports Woodrow Wilson carried Travis county in presidential conventions at country precincts and city tonight. Wilson delegates to the county convention next Tuesday are largely in the majority. In seven city wards Wilson led except Sixth where Harmon prevailed by a small margin. Second ward delegates were uninstructed and will vote for Harmon and Wilson as a unit. Rollins Colquitt pleased with results, noting gubernatorial race not involved. Telegraphs from Palestine say Harmon won four precincts with 28 delegates, all Colquitt men.
In Travis county Texas Taft carries the precinct convention with little opposition and is set to receive all delegates at the county convention. B Brush head of the republican progressive league failed to bar federal officeholders from delegations and a Roosevel t endorsement resolution was debated.
Judge T W Gregory reports Wilson carried Dallas area and numerous East Texas counties including Dallas Grayson Collin Hunt Fillis Red River McLennan Bell Johnson and most East Texas except Bowie County which voted for Clark Telegraphs confirm the claim with further telegrams arriving from campaign sources
The report states Wilson carried Wilson and Nacogdoches counties and Houston county split between Wilson and rivals. He announced that Wilson won the district with aggregates from Travis and Williamson, two thirds of the voting strength, indicating a strong lead.
McGregor, manager of rail forces, says returns are too meager for a firm statement. He notes many counties skipped primaries but will hold conventions Tuesday and adds reports are favorable to Taft pending more information.
Results from precinct conventions show Wilson carrying a majority of precincts in Caldwell County. Republican precinct No. 1 largely instructed for Roosevelt with strong Taft support and large attendance at both conventions reported from the county.
Duval county precincts vote to send a solid Harmon delegation to the county convention in San Diego on Wednesday. Benavides and San Diego precincts adopt resolutions pledging delegates to Judson Harmon “first, last and all the time.”
In Flatonia Texas on May 4 the Democratic precinct convention instructed its delegation for Harmon. Republican delegates were uninstructed with the delegation leaning toward Roosevelt.
In Kyle Texas on May 4 the presidential primaries awarded North Kyle six delegates with Wilson receiving four and Harmon two with half vote instructions. Delegates named include M. W. Rogers Curran Kyle Desha Bunton and others. South Kyle reported four delegates three for Harmon and one for Wilson with Harmon instructions. delegates listed include S. J. Donalson J. C. Woods J. P. Kerche ville and J. P. Hall.
Seguin Texas May 4 four boxes reported in today's primary with Wilson carrying two, Harmon one, and one box uninstructed.
Harmon delegates will control the county convention by a two to one margin. The Republican delegation remains solid for Roosevelt.
Jefferson Texas May 4 announce that every county precinct declares for Harmon. Wichita Falls Texas May 4 reports Wichita county will back Wilson carrying Wichita Falls by about three to one.
Bowie county results show the Wilson men conceding to Clark as all precincts have not yet reported in Bowie Texas. Clark leads as votes remain to be counted in the county race.
Sherman Texas Republican delegates endorse Roosevelt for president with Cecil A. Lyon named national committeeman. Bastrop delegates to the convention listed Paul D. Page H Luckett J B Price C Chalmers W A McCord with no Wilson supporters among them.
In Georgetown Texas on May 4 delegates were instructed to support Wilson at the county convention. The note names Georgetown as the locale and cites the instruction as official guidance for the gathering.
Four Democratic county convention delegates from Mart Texas were instructed yesterday to back Woodrow Wilson in the upcoming party gathering.
Liano Llano Texas May 4 Liano de le vention were instructed for Wilson.
In San Marcos Texas Democratic delegates across four city precincts are instructed for Wilson while a county majority backs Wilson. A Republican precinct convention met with six members present voting five for Roosevelt and one for Taft.
In incomplete returns at 1 o'clock Sunday morning, Wilson leads in Tarrant County by a wide margin and appears to win by a small percentage over his opponent. White precincts to be counted may alter final totals.
Commissioner Ed R. Kane releases a seven page statement to Texas Democrats detailing reasons for his re election. He cites his Texas nativity and advocacy for state interests at conventions and assemblies during his tenure as agriculture commissioner.
Thousands of Mexican residents gather at Exposition Park to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Cinco de Mayo victory over French forces. Consul Manuel Husteva will speak, Americans will share remarks, and lanterns, booths, allegorical tableaux, and a large fireworks display close the three day celebration.
The passage notes a lively evening with activities continuing until the dance ends, potentially in the gray dawn.
Special to the Light New York May 4 The Rockefeller Jr family welcomes another baby boy at their Po ccottaconto Hills home marking the third son and fourth child of John D Rockefeller Jr. The family has four other grandchildren and the fortune, estimated at 800 million, remains substantial despite previous gifts with annual income from investments estimated at 20 to 25 million dollars.
Francisco R. Pradillo delivered Orozco's invitation to Emilio Vasquez Gomez in San Antonio. Gomez set conditions, Orozco accepted, and Pradillo carried the reply to Juarez. The telegram from Pradillo confirmed terms and urged Gomez to proceed, pledging lifewards from Orozco and urging trust for the country’s sake.
Sr. Guzman, in Juarez, says he has amplest safety guarantees and would be named provisional president. He received a telegram from Dr. Rueda in Washington claiming revolutionaries have assurances. He notes the United States may recognize belligerency of the revolutionists once a responsible head governs Mexico, excluding Orozco.
F A Summerfield, close to President Madero, predicts the Torreon battle will decide if the federal government holds or rebels gain power. He says Vasquez Gomez’s provisional presidency changes nothing for Madero and notes U.S. intervention views are not his to speak on. He expects American property and lives to be respected.
Pascual Orozco, commander of revolutionary forces, signed a statement claiming his name is used without authorization to establish a provisional government, further complicating Mexican affairs as reported by Chihuahua papers.
The Medina Valley Irrigation project receives 65 000 bass from San Marcos hatcheries as the first installment toward 600 000 fish to stock the reservoir. Additional varieties will follow when weather cools and arrangements with Mark Ridgely ensure proper stocking methods at the dam site. The government provides the fish free of charge for the planned vast lake that will shelter millions of fish.
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