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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1913
Page
1
Tokio reports a calm reaction as California lawmakers near final passage on alien land ownership. Officials urge patience and friendly U.S. resolve. Keishiro Matsui notes Japan will issue an official protest and seeks dignified dialogue to resolve the dispute.
The Arizona lower House passed an all alien land ownership bill to bar noncitizens from holding property, replacing a prior enforced measure. The bill targets individuals not declaring intent to become citizens, sending the measure to the Senate amid prospects of early passage. In California a parallel note reports the emperor of Japan taking interest in anti alien land legislation and meeting with Baron Janeho on the Panama Pacific Exposition site plans.
About 400 hosiery and underwear manufacturers attend the National Association annual convention in Philadelphia. The sessions began with an opening address by Charles E. Leippe as Mayor Blankenburg welcomed delegates. A tariff is the predominant issue at the gathering.
The Waco ministers association calls for a conference with the Texas medical groups on June 18 to draft a bill for the next Legislature. The proposal would require any man applying for a marriage license to pass a satisfactory medical examination before licensing. The push depends on medical authorities adopting the same stance. Separately in London, novelist Maud Meadows drowned while attempting to rescue her dog at Red Hill, near London.
Fair tonight and Wednesday for San Antonio and surrounding area. The outlook calls for generally clear skies with light winds and no precipitation.
A concise set of observed temperatures and conditions for major cities including St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston Washington. Reports show temperatures from 44 to 64 with rain or cloudy conditions and light to moderate winds from various directions. Weather describes Wednesday forecasts and record low temperatures in the past 24 hours.
Governor Colquitt seeks July 19 as election date to fill Senate vacancies from Hallettsville district after D A Paulus resigns to become postmaster. Weinert expected to resign as secretary of state but may keep a legislative role. Stevens’ vacancy also to be filled. Weinert arrives and declines pay while remaining on the convict petitions committee.
Building Inspector Jackson reports April activity with 228 permits issued worth 156 155 for new structures and improvements. Notable items include two concrete store buildings valued at 47 000 and 76 frame dwelling permits totaling 67 845, distributed across eight wards from Ward 1 with 17 permits to Ward 8 with 16 permits and varying costs.
A young woman notes how newspaper ads serve as fashion history, praising illustrated advertisements as chroniclers. She observes shifts over ten years and how designers reflect current events like the Balkan War in forthcoming styles.
Aleko Schinas who killed King George of Greece on March 18 in Saloniki died by his own action this morning by leaping from a police station window. A native of Volo Thessaly Schinas had claimed he sought aid at the king's palace in 1911 and was turned away. Doctors had just said he was dying of tuberculosis.
Houston police report arrest of a 22 year old man connected with the Mary Phagan murder case in Atlanta. He was found with a blood stained vest a Mary letters and Atlanta reports among his effects. The chief of police Davison expressed confidence in the arrest today.
King Alfonso of Spain and Premier Count Alvaro de Romanones left for Paris for a two day visit. Anarchist threats prompted heightened police and government precautions. Paris officials approved a 38500 dollar fund to entertain the royal party.
The Franco-Italian court of arbitration ruled Italy at fault over the Turco-Italian war seizures of the French steamers Carthage and Manouba. Italy must pay 32000 dollars for Carthage and 800 dollars for Manouba. Carthage was seized January 16, 1912 for contraband. Manouba January 19, 1912 carrying Turkish medical mission passengers.
Major Allen Buell notes fair weather for a few days as the storm area moves east. A high pressure system replaces unsettled conditions after thunderstorms and showers. Rain measured .19 inches in San Antonio with scattered showers elsewhere and no statewide rainfall.
Floresville is assured of a fourth rural mail route extending from Floresville to the Dewees section and back by Path. The route covers a little more than 30 miles, confirmed by Washington.
In session at 2 p.m. the Senate heard Gifford Pinchot testify that private interests blocked laws to develop Alaska. The House met at 11 a.m. resuming readings of the tariff bill under a five minute debate rule focusing on the free list.
The San Antonio Light features the leased wire Day Report from the Associated Press, offering broad daily news coverage. It supplements with extensive in house special news reporting and local updates for readers.
Texas W C T U opens in San Antonio amid plans to urge Governor Colquitt’s record be examined. Resolutions may condemn him and hint at backing Cullen Thomas for governor, with speeches by J H Gambrell and others shaping the political tone. Official board starts sessions and 21 superintendent appointments are announced.
The Crown Prince Danilo son of King Nicholas of Montenegro commands 10 000 troops at the Black Mountain near Scutari. He is the king's chief military aide and a popular potential successor.
Gifford Pinchot testified before the Senate territories committee that private interests delayed legislation to develop Alaska coal fields under a leasing system. He named former Senator Guggenheim of Colorado as a key opponent and urged government control of power resources to curb living costs. He warned that power is civilization’s main tool.
Pasadena switches to a commission form of government marking the retirement of longtime mayor Thum a figure described as the city's millionaire executive. He centralized city work during his term hiring experts at his own expense and directing executive duties full time.
Readers are urged to check the classified pages for the latest want ads. The Lieut will accept ads by phone with billing later. Old phone Crockett 1742, new phone 176.
San Antonio businessmen call Turner Hall gathering to unite behind Clinton G. Brown and the Citizens' League in support of the city bond issue. Brown will outline his stance on the bond and other vital campaign questions. Aimed at voters most affected by taxation, the organizers urge attendance tonight at 8 o'clock.
Jesus A. Fernandez representative in San Antonio for the Huerta government attended the Cinco de Mayo closing at San Pedro park. Arturo M. Elias and Fernando Serrano accompanied him as the band played the Mexican hymn and girls sang patriotic songs.
George Edward Adams, paroled gold thief, received an 18 month term for conspiracy to counterfeit United States money. The sentence runs concurrently with the 10 year term from 1907 for stealing gold valued at $200,000 from the United States assay offices in Seattle. Fellow convict John G. Webber also drew 18 months.
High School Cadets polish arms and brush uniforms for their annual review. Secretary of War Garrison and his staff will inspect as President Wilson and family, along with several cabinet officers, are expected to attend the parade.
Governor Carranza confirms news of Aubert retreat to Monterey as authorities assess military movements and possible strategic shifts in the region. Local sources report heightened tensions and coordinated responses across units.
May 6 Piedras Negras Governor Carranza in cheerful mood after reports that federal forces were routed by Constitutionalists and arms captured. He says Lopez's column is halted by rail cuts, vows drastic punishment for Huerta regime, and promises Constitutionalist currency once victory is assured. Foreigners will be protected and investments urged to aid recovery.
Reports from Mexico City estimate 1200 to 1500 lives lost in engagements outside Sonora during the last week. A Zapata train explosion at Nepantla killed 150. Federal forces reportedly drive Zapata from Chinameca as Matehuala remains isolated and Americans are advised to leave amid anti American sentiment.
May 6 report says 1300 Constitutionalists under Generals Lucio Blanco Luis Blanco and Santiago de Leon seized Victoria capital of Tamaulipas with little resistance. Partly confirmed but not by our point. Rail line between Brownsville and Monterey remains shut after bridge damage forty nine miles from Monterey. The train service is disrupted awaiting further details.
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