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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1911

Page

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Callaghan Re-elected San Antonio Mayor In Tight Race

In San Antonio Bryan Callaghan is re-elected mayor after a close contest with Gallagher. The People's party wins most department heads though the mayor's victory hinges on No. 5 precinct. Citizens' ticket wins several ward aldermen while socialist votes affected results.

Bryan Callaghan San Antonio People’s Party Citizens’ Party Church Gallagher Albert Steves Sr Citizens Dietzmann, Wickeland Richter Fincham Lipscomb Uhr Boynton Lucas Socialist Party

Judge Webb Declines Mayoral Duties After Victory

Judge J F Webb of the Citizens Party thanks supporters and workers after final election results. He states he did not wish to run but is glad to be on a ticket that stood for certain principles and acknowledges those who aided the candidacy and campaign.

J. F. Webb Citizens’ Party

Tragic Curtiss crash kills Lt. Geo E. M. Kelly at Fort Sam

Second Lieutenant George E. M. Kelly of the Thirtieth Infantry dies after a Curtiss airplane crash at Fort Sam Houston. He ascended at 7 18 AM, faced a sharp descent near tents, struck the ground, the plane reeled, and he died at 8 37 AM from a crushed skull and internal injuries. A board of inquiry probes possible structural faults while witnesses describe a dramatic airborne return to flight minutes after impact.

Geo. E. M. Kelly Thirtieth Infantry Fort Sam Houston Aero Squad Kelly Curtiss Aero Coffyn Eleventh Infantry United States Army War Department Curtiss Aviation School Major Squier

Navarro Surrenders With Remnant of Army

A sharp morning battle ends with General Navarro surrendering his remaining forces. Government troops report heavy casualties and multiple detachments captured as insurgent resistance collapses. Local officials declare order restored and security operations continue nationwide.

Federal commander surrenders as Juarez falls

General Navarro in supreme command at Juarez surrendered to the insurrectos with other federals in the barracks. The barracks hoisted a white flag at 12 35 PM signaling near total capture of Juarez. Outskirts saw some firing but dust and smoke obscured the scene.

Mand Juarez Insurrectos Jaurez Navarro Diaz Mexico Francisco I. Madero Jr Rio Grande el Paso Texas Bauche Agua Prieta Douglas Ariz Saltillo Tiajuana California Associated Press Tex

Weather Forecast and Comparative Temperatures

Weather bureau data shows today and last year temperatures with high 84 and 78 in some readings. San Antonio and vicinity forecast: tonight fair then increasing cloudiness Thursday.

United States Weather Bureau Berm San Antonio Vicinity

Weather note from Boston with scattered showers today

A brief weather blurb reports cold winds and possible showers around Boston with temperatures near 66. No significant weather hazards mentioned. windy conditions expected from the west with light rain likely.

Serra Mores Peepee Steele Oie Seoigw Whantiabaans

Insurrecto Victories Expand Across Mexican Border

Insurgents seize Juarez and Agua Prieta while Tiajuana falls. Federals evacuate Juarez after Navarro surrenders. Madero gains control of the city as rebels push toward remaining gateways Diaz Matamoros and Nuevo Laredo. US reaction discussed.

Enoch H. Crowder War Department Washington Juarez United States Mexico

Second to Lose Life in Aviation Sacrifice

Washington May 10 Lieutenant Kelly regarded as a promising aviator at the war department. He is the second American soldier sacrificed to aviation following Lieutenant Selfridge who was killed at Fort Myer during the Wright experiments in 1909. Kelly was born in England December 14, 1878 and enlisted in 1904 rising to second lieutenant February 13, 1907.

U. S Associated Press Washington, D. C Kelly War Department Selfridge Fort Myer Wright England

Labor unions press Berger probe on McNamara case

Labor unions in Sherman Texas on May 10 sent petitions to Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas congressmen urging support for the Berger resolution calling for a congressional probe into the McNamara dynamiting case.

McNamara Associated Press Sherman Tex Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Berger

Mexican forces seize Juarez as insurrectos claim victory

May 10 reports describe Juarez falling to insurrectionists after two days of fighting. General Navarro retreats. Blanco and three hundred rebels move behind Juarez jail, gaining control as federals withdraw. Rebels jubilant, civilians voiced relief across the border.

Blanco Madero Juarez Navarro

Also Mentioned on This Page

Juarez and Agua Prieta HA Bayan Callaghan Eun Joseph Ryan Celestine Villemain Samuel A. Spindle Bee Mikes Charles F. A. Hummel J. Frank Gallagher M. E. Buckley W. L. Richter B. J. Mauermann John Wickeland Webb People’s Callaghan No. 5 Ryan Rubiola Commission Hummel Rock Quarry Jake Rubiola George M. Kelly Army Squier Libut, Geo, E. M. Keldy Bulletin THE EL Paso, Tex Supreme Federal Forces Mexican Federal Army Ated Agua Prieta Col Guisseppe Garibaldi Rabago City Francisco I. Madero Villa
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