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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1912
Page
2
General Orozco’s position remains unsettled though a provisional government is not formed. A sub secretary of relations and a secretary of war have been named, with Gomez deferring comment and authorizing Secretary Canton to speak for him.
Gen Pascual Orozco marching south from Wscalon rejects the Juarez provisional government created by Emilio Vasquez Gomez. He telegraphs Gomez and associates to leave Mexico, opposing any civil rule before war ends. He would have welcomed Gomez in the rebel zone, but cannot countenance the Juarez government.
Emilio Vasquez Gomez admitted sending telegrams with Orozco to discuss the report of friction. Pascual Orozco Sr. accepted a position in the Gomez cabinet, giving some authority to the Gomez government. Developments suggest Orozco invited Gomez across the line but did not expect immediate civil authority by Gomez.
Governor Carranzas reports to Mexican Consul Estevla that a federal force under Gen. Jesus Carranzas surprised and routed rebels at Puente del Carmen in Cuatro Cienegas. Rebel losses were 40 killed and 60 wounded. federals seized 80 horses and equipment. The camp was broken up and rebels scattered.
Orders were received by the Colorado and Southern railway to seize all empty flat box and stock cars and send them to Fort D A Russell for shipping horses and equipment of the 1nth cavalry, which is awaiting orders to move to the Mexican border. Thirty five stock cars have been delivered, with fifty more expected before morning. Scouts from the fort have been out all day rounding up the men.
The War Department says Col Arthur Williams of the Eleventh Infantry merely seeks to keep troops ready for a call, noting that Russell troops traveled nearly two weeks to San Antonio during last summer mobilization.
Five hundred forty five volunteers from Ireon who refused to act against rebels were shipped from Torreon in cattle cars under guard. They moved along the National road, switche d to the Mexican road without detraining and were sent at once to the coast from Mexico City.
In Washington on May 7 the state department indicated Policarpo Itued, who would represent Mexican revolutionists, is unlikely to be received if he seeks to argue his cause. Officials said any contact with revolutionary representatives could be treated as political significance.
A May 7 report from Marfa Texas via territory AP states a clash near Ojinaga Mexico between so called red flaggers and Mexican troops. No further details available at this time.
Heavy rain last night drenched a forty mile area around Midland with Midland The of L. Co. Proctor report ten miles inundated and his horses and cattle lost but the family escaped.
About 800 attendees at the Bexar County convention watched Harmon supporters push a clear path to Houston. The meeting saw chaotic votes over a third recommendation and a later motion to instruct delegates for Harmon. Despite discord, the final result affirmed Harmon as the county choice with delegates bound to Houston while preserving individual preferences on other matters.
The Taft Republicans met at Owls Hall 220 Soledad St and chose Taft as their candidate amid late start and partial precinct representation. Bexar County will have eight votes at the state convention in Fort Worth May 28, with Roosevelt supporters likely to contest the delegation.
Heavy rains swell flood waters pouring through a Beulah levee breach. Bolivar Washington Sunflower Sharkey and Issaquena counties face rising tides as Deer creek reservoir menaces to break its banks near Wilezinski. If the dike fails, about 1000 square miles of plantations could flood amid cattle starvation in Anguilla where provender is scarce.
The first cotton blossom in the Rio Grande valley was found yesterday in San Benito Texas marking early signs of the season. The crop is generally late with the first bale not expected until July 1.
In Houston on May 7 Republicans split over the Snyder postmastership with Taft and Roosevelt factions each claiming Harris county's single convention vote. Roosevelt adherents organized the meeting. a Taft minority held a separate convention.
At the Travis county republican convention four delegates were chosen for the state convention forming a solid Taft delegation. The selected delegates are E. P. Wilmot H. H. Moore N. C. Schlemmer and Webster Flanagan. Schlemmer is postmaster and Flanagan is collector of internal revenue. A Taft endorsement resolution was adopted.
At the Texas county Republican convention four delegates to the state meet were selected as uninstructed. Three favor Roosevelt and one Taft. The Taft administration was endorsed and Cecil Lyon was named for national committeeman with delegates instructed to vote for him.
MARFA Tex May 7 No Democratic conventions were held in Presidio and Jeff Davis counties as reported by local observers.
Oakville Texas May 7 Neither the democrats nor the republicans of Liberty county held conventions today as the chairmen failed to issue calls leaving parties without formal gatherings in the county and with no announced nominees or platform.
Williamson county democrats instruct five delegates for Wilson at Houston contest on May 7.
Travis county's delegation will back Wilson for president at the Houston convention. The county convention named T. W. Gregory as district delegate and Thad Thomson as delegate at large. Travis county will have ten votes in Houston.
The Harris county democratic convention adjourned to 3 pm after a stormy caucus. Wilson faction agreed to honor Harmon leaders' plan to divide Harris county's twenty two votes, with Wilson men now in control.
On May 7 in Hillsboro Texas the county Democratic convention adjourned after Judge W C Wear charged the executive committee failed to submit a roll of delegates as required by Terrell election law section 139. County Chairman John A Stevens postponed until 1 PM. Indications pointed to Franklin men controlling the cannon and electing delegates to Houston.
A derailment of Southern Railway No. 31 near Columbia South Carolina injured a score of passengers and crewmembers as two sleeping cars and the diner overturned. An axle break caused the wreck. a relief train moved the injured to Columbia while most travelers continued on. No one was seriously hurt.
The Texas Medical Society led by president Dr. J. H. McCracken of Mineral Wells convenes in Waco for a three day session. The state board of health will join in during the meeting as addresses of welcome and committee appointments were announced. A large attendance was reported.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles held a three day session in Houston with all aerie chapters represented. Opening day featured greetings and the formation of committees to address the grand lodge's agenda.
William QC Peterson aged 97, a lifelong preacher, has been sent to the almshouse in Springfield, Missouri, for care in his final days. He laments that as he was not ordained, the Methodist church offers no aid. He married Mina Van Schaick of New York. she died ten years ago, leaving five children.
A fragment shows Billy joking with Papa about cut out his appendix. The boy frets that doctors will have an awful time finding it, admitting he does not know where it is. The tone hints at confusion and family humor.
At the 28th annual Texas Bankers Association convention the state’s about eighty women bankers organize an auxiliary body to handle work similar to the bankers’ association. Miss M L Riddle leads. program will feature Miss Minnie Hester Miss Kate Mitchell Miss Bessie Ramsey Mrs S R Coggin and Mrs Fowler with Angie Ousley of the Fort Worth Record present.
Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama, Democratic House majority leader and presidential hopeful, rejects Bryan’s claim that his Georgia Florida delegates support Harmon. He says his race seeks the nomination for himself and reflects the will of thousands of Georgia Florida and Alabama voters.
The Austin city council fixed Tuesday May 28 for the referendum on cemetery and sewer bonds and offered voters a proposition to obtain a Carnegie library for the city.
Local forecast for San Antonio and vicinity calls for unsettled conditions with showers and thunderstorms tonight. Yesterday's precipitation was .10 inches, vs normal .12 inches, deficiente for the day .02 inches. Since May 1 totals show .58 inches excess, while total since January stands at 10.81 inches with a 1.45 inch excess.
Observations at 8 am report temperatures across major cities. St Louis 64 clear with NE wind 4 mph. Chicago 44 cloudy. Milwaukee 54 cloudy. St Paul 50 clear cooler. Kansas City 60 clear. New York 52 rain with E wind. Boston 46 cloudy. Washington 66 rain with ENE wind.
The fragment asserts no basis for claims that the Associated Press wire service was fully or partly carried by newspapers other than the San Antonio Light, indicating the assertion is unfounded in fact. The wording is unclear and appears to challenge distribution practices.
W F McCaleb of San Antonio based West Texas Bank and Trust is urged to be the Texas national board member on the American Bankers Association executive committee. McCaleb declines solicitation, saying he is in the hands of his friends as supporters push for his candidacy.
The bankers convention proceeds with morning and afternoon sessions in Pell City Alabama. Speakers include C A Sanford James E Ferguson and J A Pendrum. Events include an automobile ride at 4 and a vaudeville show at 8 30 with badge access. Texas bankers preside.
Delegates from the Texas Compress association attend the bankers convention to push a uniform negotiable receipt system. They seek receipts that all Texas banks will accept as collateral, simplifying finance for cotton and compress operators. Nathan Adams of Dallas National Bank urges a universal transferability, backed by A J D Cameron of the association and George W King of Waco.
The Associated Press reports finera fell last night at Fluvanna and F City easing drought conditions in a portion of Scurry county near Snyder Texas. The rainfall relief comes after a spate of dry weather in the region.
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