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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1911
Page
2
The article explains a modest fire insurance rate reduction in San Antonio due to water works upgrades and larger mercantile mains plus hydrants allowing multiple hoses. Additional cuts hinge on city actions such as more firefighters and improved alarm systems, enforcement of building laws, and a pending building ordinance.
The county commissioners opened a quarterly session to read minutes and begin a board of equalization. No business sessions until Wednesday. Postcard notices will be sent to property owners about the session and how to file complaints. The board will adjust assessments as needed with Deputy Sheriff Alfonso Newton in charge of session affairs.
Fort Sam Houston Texas invites sealed proposals sealed in triplicate for construction of an isolation hospital. Bid opening set for May 10, 1911 at 11 a.m. U S reserves right to reject all bids Plans and specifications available only at this office Envelopes to be marked Proposals of Isolation Hospital and addressed to P W Quincy Constructing Quartermaster.
Paris Texas May 8 The body of James Ford a member of the Fox Minstrel show was found Sunday on Texas & Pacific tracks at Anona and police believe foul play is involved investigators search for clues and motive
Major George P. Howell reports Washington has approved the Aransas Pass deep water harbor project with 375000 dollars in appropriation.125000 dollars is available now and 250000 dollars more will fund a twenty foot channel to Harbor Island. A War Department board will set harbor lines before dredging begins, with a terminal monopoly guarantee required.
Major Howell of Galveston and W W Follett consult on the Roma to Galf boundary survey completed by the International Boundary Commission. Howell notes his report on the Brazos Santiago deep water project is finished and not in his hands.
An old advertisement urges readers to take Hood's Sarsaparilla for fatigue and weariness. It presents the tonic as a remedy to restore energy and vigor, implying benefits for daily tiredness.
Mitchell Porter detained after a Gunter hotel sighting with a sack containing two chickens and a bottle of cream. Judge Buckley fined him ten dollars after he claimed to be washing an ice cream freezer and preserving leftover cream. Chief Steward Whitesides testified no complaint was filed.
Farmers and others who relied on Mexican labor cannot obtain it this year. A general exodus of Mexicans from WAELDER area is under way as many report joining the insurrectos. The Southern Pacific section crew in the locality has departed for the front.
Former Mississippi Governor 2. K. Vardaman appeared before public accounts examiner C. J. Moore and declined to testify. He cited having been out of office for three years and misplaced vouchers, ending the hearing abruptly.
The foreign office said no American name to replace Ambassador Hill had been submitted to Germany. It was expected the diplomat’s identity would be communicated to Berlin promptly after the envoy returns from the United States in line with diplomatic usage.
An Associated Press dispatch from Mexico City reports President Diaz plans to resign, prompting mixed reactions as Madero rebels seek an armistice and resumption of peace talks. Negotiations shift toward broad ceasefire terms with Navarro and a larger national extension.
W B McCallum, who arrived from Torreon, said the city remains in federal hands for now but surrounded by rebels. He noted rebels control much of southern territory and expect to seize towns with little federal resistance as peace talks proceed.
Born September 15 1838 in Oaxaca Diaz rose from student volunteer to general at 29 fighting Santa Ana and the French. He led Mexican forces against Maximilian 1867 became president first in 1867 and eighth time in 1910 amid opposition. Madero, jailed in 1910, escaped to Texas to spark revolt on November 20.
President Taft and officials in Washington learned quickly of a sudden development as reports spread through the capital. The briefing noted swift responses from the administration and local agencies coordinating to assess the incident and its implications.
The report outlines President Diaz's pledge to resign once peace is restored and notes Madero’s order directing insurgent forces south toward the capital. It also mentions the withdrawal of insurrectionary troops from near American towns, viewed favorably in Washington, and Zamacona’s declarations that peace would soon follow.
Senor Pino Suarez provisional governor of Yucatan will travel to San Antonio with the new executive consulting committee, likely to reside there. The commission handles rebel peace talks and the United States business side with Dr Gomez, Gustavo A Madero, Jose Vasconcelos, Juan Sanchez Azcona and Alberto Fuentes named among others.
On May 7 1911 Francisco I Madero halted advance on Juarez and ordered all border revolutionists to withdraw. He pledged a march on Mexico City while warning of international risk and praising Orozcos restraint before Juarez. Insurgent outposts fired briefly before retreat.
General Madero announced a possible new armistice to resume peace talks. Insurrecto troops rejoiced with bugles and fires as Madero returned to headquarters and embraced visiting family. Reports say Diaz resignation news triggered stopping marching orders and telegrams to congratulate Diaz.
Excitement in El Paso rose as reports said insurrecto troops planned a midnight attack on Juarez. Mexicans celebrated in the streets while a band moved toward the insurgent camp, despite orders from headquarters to avoid provoking a battle.
The Associated Press reports official confirmation that President Diaz intends to retire. A forthcoming declaration will explain the political situation and efforts to restore peace, with Diaz noting he refuses resigning with the vice president but will step down when it is safe from chaos. Optimism surrounds the Mexican situation.
Fighting erupted today near Tiajuana as Mexican rebels push from the east and federal forces counter. Bullets entered Tiajuana which remains nearly deserted except for about 100 federals guarding the town.
Curio dealer 8 S Rabe returns from Aguascalientes and Queretaro warning that bandits hide behind revolutionary colors. He cites robberies, investor fear, and mass American flight as the northern war drags on. He predicts widespread suffering when the conflict subsides and calls for political reform and peasant education.
Officials vow a clean municipal election with strict measures to root out illegal voters. Both sides pledge action by grand jury against infractions and a rapid count at city hall, expecting straight ballots and final results by midnight.
Courts recess for election day with no trials. Thirty-seventh district hears Arthur Ross case, witnesses absent in St Louis, testimony to come from former trial. Forty-fifth district proceeds with R. Mouton jury trial. Fifty-seventh district judge stays in Austin for bereavement. charter contest paused until Wednesday. County courts also recess. offices may close. Ladies We clean your clothes from hats to shoes.
Prof. Wesley Peacock of Peacock Military school in San Antonio will close arrangements to open a naval school in Corpus Christi on June 15. The federal act recognizes twelve such schools nationally and Corpus Christi will be one. A naval cutter with commander will be designated for the point and the school will operate at the Alta Vista hotel located one and a half miles south of the city.
Miss Annie Thornhill daughter of Mr and Mrs A F Thornhill aged 16 has been missing from her 522 Porter street home for two weeks. Police and parents seek any trace of the bright girl described as fair with brown curly hair blue eyes and a deep star on the left hand at the base of the thumb.
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