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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1912
Page
2
Article notes Mexico City context while discussing alleged U S gun shipments. Ev argues the government protects citizens but facts are unclear. Krag-Jorgensen rifles cost buyers, sold at pawnshops, with ammo priced at 16 pesos per 100 rounds.
American Consul Guyant reports no trouble in Los Mochis Sinaloa and leaves for Mazatlan with the Buford. Orozco denounces the provisional presidency backed by Emilio Vasquez Gomez as revolutionary leaders oppose him. The State Department notes possible temporary Chinese entry from Mexico and plans to return entrants to China under supervision.
Advancing south toward Escalon the rebels moved toward Torreon without event as federals reportedly hold Bermejillo and Mapimi just north of Torreon where fighting is expected. Rebels claim many horses were lost from poisoned water. Mazatlan reports black smallpox among refugees and federal troops raising fear among waiting U S refugees aboard the Buford.
The Madero government lifted the coal embargo into rebel territory. Twenty seven cars were sent south to mills and smelters that had been forced to curtail operations due to the embargo.
Private telegram confirms Gen. Tracy Aubert's federal forces recaptured Cuatro Cienegas and pursue rebels toward Sierra Mojada. Rebel losses reportedly 300 dead and wounded as loot, horses, and arms abandoned.
A May 2 letter from Mexico City reports fifty wounded soldiers and twenty Zapatista prisoners aboard a military train from Cuernavaca after clashes with Zapatistas near Hui chilpac EB] Parque and Tres Marias. Morelos capital reportedly not in immediate danger.
A proclamation circulated in Morelos and Puebla urges Za pata followers to lay down arms as the crop planting time nears. It offers a forty percent reduction in land rents to those who return home, aiming to encourage rebels to surrender.
Finishing touches are made in all departments of the Travis club. The billiard room opens to members Saturday and the dining rooms Sunday evening. The ballroom debuts tomorrow night as directors plan a ten day run leading to a formal opening ball and banquet. Notices will inform members of the fixed opening date. Members eagerly anticipate the new building.
The 1913 convention of the Texas Medical Association is secured for San Antonio. Charles Graebner, president of the Chamber of Commerce, announced the news after a telegram from Dr. Luter at the ongoing Waco medical convention.
The notice lists marriage licenses awarded to Levin Stuart and Carmen Vanda, Jacob J. Schoonman and Nettie F. Horn, August Loessberg and Rosa Hoff man, Levi Mead Jr. and Mrs. Beatrice Warmbold, Julius Lenz and Ella Stabenow, J. D. Green and Lou Parrott, Albert A. Einkauf and Ida Letch, William D. Rohif and Rosa M. Homen, J. A. Smith and Mamie Esser.
The Daniel Baker college track squad left Brownwood for Austin on Thursday to compete in the Texas state meet. The team repeats the same lineup that won Fort Worth indoor and San Antonio events last year.
A business feature touts Kool Kloth as a top summer choice with over one hundred wearers praising its freshness. The ad-like note urges customers to let Lentz tailor them for optimal comfort in warm months.
Gen Young named new chief of confederates as thousands of Georgia veterans march past flags in a mile long parade through Macon streets. Chattanooga wins 1913 reunion bid as railroads prepare 119 special trains to bring about 69,000 visitors to Macon for the event.
Gen. Bennett H. Young of Louisville chosen as commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans at Macon. Born 1843 in Jessamine County he rode with John H. Morgan during Civil War raids into the north. He later farmed, practiced law, and directed banking and insurance firms while writing Civil War histories.
Bell Harris Bell aged 22 son of Sam M Bell of Asherton Texas died at 11 40 pm after an appendicitis operation at Santa Rosa hospital He worked in the Asherton lumber business and was brought to the city ten days ago Surviving are his widow and parents and relatives The body was taken to Asherton for burial by Sloan Hagg company An obituary notice for Annie O Neal 64 who died in her Wyomin g street apartments in town two weeks after arriving for health reasons and to be buried in Normanna Texas tomorrow.
A general inspection of the San Antonio postoffice is conducted today by Col. Charles B. Anderson chief inspector for Texas and Louisiana and assistants Frank Hamilton and S W Burdum. This annual inspection is the first in two years by state officials.
A Galveston County delegation including Commissioner R W Wolstom Commissioner Fred C Pabst Commissioner H A Deats and Sheriff Henry Thomas visited the San Antonio jail to study sanitary and hygienic features for a new Galveston County jail They toured the facility with County Judge Phil Shook and architect Henry T Phelps and praised its health oriented design Tonight they head to Dallas to inspect that county jail and may stop in Houston on the return journey for further ideas.
Secretary John A. Mueller releases the April vital statistics report with a death rate of 19.52 per 10 000 including burials and still births. The rate excluding interments and still births is 16.32 per 10 000. Total births recorded for the month are reported thus far. The data will be reviewed at the health board meeting at 6 this afternoon.
William T. Souter of San Antonio was re elected state secretary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and John L Richter of the same city was named state chaplain at the Grand Lodge convention in Houston A delegation of forty from Antonio Aerie No 70 attended the event A San Antonio lodge team won first place in a competitive drill among Texas degree teams.
The Equitable Insurance company of San Antonio amends its articles to place its home office at Crest Holme addition just outside city limits toward Hot Wells. Approved by the attorney general and filed with the department of insurance and banking, this shifts tax obligations away from municipal taxes. Building work begins near month end.
New Braunfels Texas May 9 William Fehlis aged 86 a pioneer resident died Tuesday night at his home near Clear Springs interment was at Hortontown cemetery He is survived by eight children and a large number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mrs. Theba Davis wife of Rev G W Davis pastor of the Christian church died Tuesday after a stroke of paralysis several days earlier. Besides her husband she leaves two young children.
In Washington on May 9 the Titanic inquiry resumed with Maurice L. Farrell of Dow Jones being questioned about an afternoon report stating White Star would run a 710 passenger train to Halifax. Farrell said the information came from White Star vice president Franklin who claimed the news was unofficial and unverified. He noted White Star later said survivors were about 700.
London May 9. The four Titanic watertight bulkheads were opened to allow engine crew to reach pumps. Thomas Dillon testified the chief engineer ordered doors opened and not closed after crew passed to pumps. Ismay praised as exemplary by steward James Johnson during the inquiry.
Floyd Allen defense begins to rebut Commonwealth evidence of a conspiracy to shoot Carroll County court. Witnesses speak to younger Allen members good character. Emmett Bolen testifies he saw Friel Allen and Wesley Edwards elsewhere before the tragedy. Robert Wilkinson notes Sidna Allen’s large bank deposit just before the shooting.
The English syndicate plans to finance the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican railroad with debenture bonds after satisfactory terms with the railroad commission. Eight shares remain with the Texas railroad company as the syndicate takes the stock as collateral. The issue aims at 30,000 dollars per mile and two and a half million dollars for special work.
Assistant District Attorney J F Carl pushes for a pardon for Garza, sentenced to five years for assault to murder, based on the uncorroborated testimony of Ed McKinney who was later convicted of burglary. Carl led the Garza case with McKinney as principal witness and now questions the credibility of that testimony.
The North British locomotive company is constructing fifty two engines for Australia at a total cost near $1,000,000.
A long hotel arrivals list includes guests from St. Anthony Mrs. Dews Hart Archer City J Stearn Dallas F A Robertson Birmingham M Weston Kansas City A T Perkins St Louis T 8 De Forrest Dallas A E Whittington New Orleans N B Hutton Cincinnati Henry Miller New Orleans L W Macatee Houston Edward Buckley New York E Matthewson J Lawrence Biggs Laredo Gunter E M Smith Chicago Mrs Walter Gillis Del Rio G P Proyer Philadelphia N J Gifford Port Arthur James J Kinsella Boone S P Berry Fort Worth R Waugh St Louis R 8 PropHit Jr S G Trousdale Monroe Ka E F Greenblatt Shreveport La H J Borden Houston S F Boyd J A Barr Cross Plains Menger G B Cotter Molinas Ill A M McElwee Fort Worth F Hamilton Fort Worth J G Forrest Kansas City Miss A Paulus New York L C Dorgan Mobile Julius Bennett Runge H K Reeder Monterey Mex H Heath New York B ano New York L Dauernheim New ark Bexar J T Armstrong Sanderson A C Henderson CAtcase R Cosby Dallas M D Bennett Cuero Miss Mary Dean Laredo B C Spauldins Laredo C P W H Dason Crowley La Walter Rathe D Hanis Savoy J A Farris Sedalia Mo J J Campbell Philadelphia C H Pease Raymondville Thomas A Shaffer Victoria Mrs M Ellis Miss E Ellis Nixon Mrs E H Buenz Laredo M B Ware Jr J L Ware Nixon J W Shaper Lockhart Crockett Nat Green El Paso Charles Houston M S Long Memphis Tenn Mr G Kingel Abilene Mrs R N Meredith Mrs A B Pettis Prairie Lea J P Steele Torreon Mex.
Guatemala Central railroad in Guatemala was sold to Minor Keith and United Fruit Company associates for several million dollars. Exact price not disclosed. The 225 mile line runs from San Jose on the Pacific to Guatemala City and plans to connect with the Pan American road and Mexican lines.
James Moren a pioneer of Ohio river steam boating and a man of considerable wealth died in San Francisco today His home was in Pittsburg Moren helped develop river steam navigation and built a fortune in the trade signals end of life in the western city
Cipriano Lopez, the special deputy sheriff, was shot twice in the leg at a Cinco de Mayo dance at Torras' place and may lose his leg. Deputy Stevens was told the same morning that amputation would probably be necessary.
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce held a midday luncheon at the St. Anthony hotel urging civic unity for road improvements and local industry. Speakers included Eddie Wolff of Joske Brothers advocating good roads and city progress, plus F C Wimer on crop prospects and a note from Eagle Lake farmers planning a $35,000 potato crop deposit.
The federal district court had only two cases on the docket. In the case E. B. Flowers versus H. N. Morris, both sides were allowed to amend their pleadings at the morning hearing. Also at 2:30 pm, the cases of James E Lynch James Ellis Harry Miller Albert Whitton and Walter P Clark charged in El Paso with illegal possession of postage stamps were heard. The federal grand jury is expected to report tomorrow.
An advertisement extols Danderine as nourishing for hair from the roots, claiming it strengthens, thickens, and beautifies including dandruff relief. It advises daily use then reduced to weekly, and even a quick rinse to add volume and sheen, touting a 25 cent bottle from Knowlton's as a surprise.
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