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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1913

Page

2

Two Wounded in Altercation Near Market House

Reports describe two fights between 6 30 pm and 6 30 pm yesterday near the market house leaving Joe Dominguez stabbed in the stomach and Bart Crowther and George Knowlton wounded. Crowther was disarmed by Knowlton who struck him with a pistol. Crowther and Knowlton were arrested then released on bond. Dominguez was treated at Chapa's drug store.

J. Bart Crowther Ryan Joe Dominguez J. Dominguez Market House Crowther George Knowlton Dominguez Hay Market Bart Crowther Santa Rosa Knowlton Simforosa Guerrero Justice Fisk Schwarz & Cohen's Commerce and Laredo Julius Bros Chapa Gy R. Neal Campbell Lancaster

Knowlton Engages Attacker as Gun Fires at Ryan Headquarters

In a melee near Ryan headquarters Knowlton struck the man with a gun who attacked Dominguez. The shooting lodged a bullet in a door facing. deputies arrived as officers Zapata and Lackey arrested Knowlton and Crowther. Zapata recalled Crowther pulling a pistol and being struck, with Lackey arriving moments later.

Knowlton Dominguez Ryan Tobin A. Zapata Lackey Crowther Zapata

Killing Case Reheard Over Excluded Testimony

Felix Barrientes who was convicted of killing Cenobio Tenorio faces a new trial after a rehearing in the Thirty-seventh District Court. The defense argued that jurors were influenced by coroner Judge Ben Fisk’s testimony about the death by knife wounds. The judge promised a decision on Monday after jurors testified they believed the portion was excluded and did not affect the verdict.

Thirty-seventh District Court Felix Barrientes Cenobio Tenorio W. S. Anderson Ben Fisk Tenorio Barrientes

Library report shows April circulation rise at Carnegie

The Carnegie Library board heard Librarian's report with April circulation reaching 8335, up 636 from last April. The spring and summer slowdown noted, 167 new books and pamphlets added, 165 donation proposals submitted, and 877 new cards issued in April.

Board of Directors Carnegie Library

St Mary’s Parish Plans Mass First Communion

Eighty children of St Mary’s parish will take their first communion tomorrow at 8 am with a banquet in St Mary’s auditorium after the mass. Confirmation will be held at 4 pm Sunday with Rt. Rev. Bishop Shaw officiating. Special Pentecost services are set for tomorrow to celebrate the Holy Ghost descent. A new drop curtain was received for the parochial school auditorium showing Pope Pius near St Peter’s Dome.

St. Mary's Parish St. Mary’s Auditorium Bishop Shaw St. Mary’s Church St. Mary's Parochial School Pope Pius Vatican St. Peter's

Fire destroys Farington Hall in Dundee attack

Dundee May 10 Fire at Far ington Hall the residence of Henry McGrady former lord provost of Dundee destroyed by fire. Indications point to militant suffragettes as the authors of the outrage with flames breaking out in half a dozen places in the mansion noted for its architecture.

Dundee Scotland Farington Henry McGrady

Mrs Burleson Aids Play Benefit for Blind Readers Fund

Mrs Woodrow Wilson and other prominent officials attended the private theater presentation of Her Hour written by Mrs Burleson wife of the postmaster general. The performance supported a fund to buy a large press to print reading sheets for the blind for use by the national library for the blind in Washington.

Dallas Prepares Welcoming Greet for Shriners

Dallas and Texas towns gear up for the Shriners convention with thousands expected, 125 Pullman cars booked via Galveston, and patrols encamped at the state fair park. Delegations from Philadelphia and Atlanta travel on lavish trains as regions mobilize hospitality for the gathering.

Dallas Tex Hella Temple Texas Lone Star State Galveston Texarkana Dalas Philadelphia State Fair Park Nathan K. Tracy Ben Hur San Antonio Atlanta Fred Geissler Seaboard Air Line America

Riverside Restaurant offers chicken supper and dinner deals

A big chicken supper tonight and a big chicken dinner and supper tomorrow at Riverside Restaurant with meals at 25 cents. The Best Yet demonstration and prize contest at Pancoast-Morgan's on Houston Street is missed by a woman, an opportunity likely not to return soon.

Riverside Pancoast-Morgan's Houston Street

Notable Visitors Arrive in San Antonio Hotels

A parade of travelers checks into top city lodgings. F L Watkins from Austin, A E Wilson of New Orleans, W E Bratton of Houston, J L Harris of Chicago, B C Huntington of New York, J L Harvey of Houston, J H Smith of St Louis, C E Smith of Chicago, T P Hibbard of Dallas, B QO Jenkins from Waco, R K Goforth of Overton and many others stop at the Menger, Crockett, Bowie, Gunter, St. Anthony, Savoy and Bexar hotels with brief city arrivals and registrations noted.

F. L. Watkins Austin Menger Hotel New Orleans Crocket Hotel W. E. Bratton Houston Bowie J. L. Harris Chicago Bexar B. C Huntington New York St. Anthony J. Ll. Harvey Gunter J. H. Smith St. Louis Savoy Hotel C. E. Smith T. P. Hibbard Dallas Crockett Hotel B. QO. Jenkins Waco Bowie Hatel RK. B. Goforth Overton Tex E. H.elburger Lebanon Ohio Savoy W. O. Caldwell Jr Menger John Watson Uvalde J. L. Patterson Cotulla Arrivin Bowie Hotel Mrs. H. Livingston Floresville Bexar Hotel T. 8. Riley Wheeling W. Va J. E. Bohrer Fort Worth Gunter Hotel John R. Woodall Albert Mayer J. W. Hudson Oklahoma City City D. L.’ Murphy Galveston H. B. Armstrong A. Pungason Charlotte G. D. Curtis L. Have New

Americans In Mexico Week Aids Argent Governor Carranza Visit

Americans in Mexico Week will join Governor Carranza in Cotuhuila next week for an aid effort and coordinated activities.

Mexico Carranza Cothuila

General Blanco Nears Border Town for Matamoros Action

General Lucio Blanco with more than 500 men plans an attack on Matamoros within two days according to Pat Sheedy a cow-puncher released from custody by US consul request. Constitutionalists to burn Soldaditos ranches valued at 15000 before marching toward Matamoros. Rio Bravo residents flee to the U S as 400 Constitutionalist forces approach. Lieutenant Vicente Estrada of the Tenth Rurales was seriously wounded in a duel at Matamoros barracks.

Brownsville Tex Lucio Blanco Matamoros Pat Sheedy Soldaditos Vicente Estrada Tenth Rurales Rio Bravo Rio Grande

Aviators Masson and Dean Quarters In Nogales Amid Aero Incident

Didier Masson and Thomas Dean, sought in connection with a Mexico air incident, rested in a Nogales hotel as authorities hold the big aircraft twenty miles south of Tucson. Warrants accuse violations of export rules. locals in Nogales celebrate reported Guaymas state troops victory with 200 federal soldiers captured.

Nogales Ariz Didier Masson Thomas Dean Mexico Sonora Yesteray United States Tucson Guaymas Phoenix

Huerta Seeks Limitation Changes Affecting Ambassador Wilson

Provisional President Huerta tells Ambassador Wilson that new limits on his conduct with the Mexican provisional government will not alter Wilson's status. Wilson has been operating with the de facto government and will continue to handle American affairs despite lack of full political recognition.

Washington, D. C Huerta Wilson Mexico

Ambassadorship in Mexico Remains Amid Policy of Non Interference

The White House signals no recall or passport handover for Ambassador Wilson despite Huerta protests over U S recognition. Officials say the embassy's full presence is to avoid disruption of the large American colony in Mexico and to maintain a stance of non interference while the administration weighs its options.

Mexico White House Wilson Huerta Ition

Recall of Ambassador Wilson Dominates Huerta Talks

In Mexico City on May 10, authorities gauge U S reaction after Huerta declares Ambassador Wilson has no standing. Foreign Minister de la Barra downplays a rupture, while HUERTA resents Washington’s stance and hints a recall could occur, though passports are unlikely.

Mexico City United States Wilson Huerta Ilson de la Barra Senor de la Barra Mexico Washington Congress Ambr Wilson National Railway Wadley San Luis Potosi Matehuala Nesani Lerroely Saarenens

Francisco Vasquez Gomez to Represent Constitutionalists in Washington

A private message reports Francisco Vasquez Gomez after a Las Vacas conference with General Carranza will go to Washington as Constitutionalists representative. Gomez has limited following and is not deemed highly important. General Pascual Orozco left the capital with 60 men to join the northern campaign, will meet Cheche Campos at Torreon, then head to Jiminez for orders from the war department.

Cally Francisco Vasquez Gomez Las Vacas Carranza Washington Gomez Pascual Orozco General Orozco Torreon Cheche Campos Jiminez War Department

Huerta Concessions Aimed at Securing Foreign Loan

Information from Mexico City reports the Huerta government willing to let foreign loan agents collect thirty seven and a half percent of Mexico customs duties. The British firm Pearson & Son is named to arrange the loan. Huerta would also buy Pearson’s Tehuantepec Railroad interest for fourteen million pesos.

Washington Mexico City Huerta Mexico Pearson & Son Lord Cowdray Contracting and Oil Company

Aubert Leaves Lampazos as Carranza Forces Advance

Governor Carranza reports Colonel Jesus Carranza says General Truc Aubert abandoned Lampazos and retreated toward Monterey, with Lampa zom occupied by Constitutionalists and inhabitants starving yet aided by Carranza troops. A pursuing main body follows, while Waters Pierce Oil Co closes Coahuila agencies and sacks workers.

Tex Carranza Jesus Carranza Truc Aubert Lampazos Monterey Caranza Aubert Waters Pierce Oil Company Hag Coahuila

Predictions of turmoil in Mexico following U S actions

Beltran, recently named commercial agent at Eagle Pass, describes shattered evidence and foresees major events in Mexico within a week. He warns of a tragedy in Mexico City rivaling the killings of Madero and Pino Suárez, signaling imminent upheaval.

Beltran Piedras Negras Eagle Pass Mexico Madero Pino Suarez

Foley's Honey and Tar Cure Ad

A hospital ad notes a cold in children or adults can lead to serious illness such as croup bronchitis or pneumonia. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a remedy that nips a cold at the outset cures croup quickly and heals inflamed membranes. Fischer Drug Co.

Foley Croup Fischer Drug Co

Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths Ad Promotes Benefits

The notice touts Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths highlighting relief for rheumatism sciatica gout stomach liver kidney and nervous disorders. It lists services including hot sulphur mud baths massages and various baths with prices and a streetcar stop on South Flores.

Harlandale South Fiores Bath House

Perfects Deadly Bomb by Carranza Armory Chief

T R Beltran, Carranza governor’s ordnance chief, claims a pineapple shaped bomb with a 200 yard blight radius is perfected. He says hundreds were made in Piedras Negras railway shops and will be used in clashes with Huerta forces, detailing explosive core and dramatic destruction.

T. R. Beltran Carranza Piedras Negras Huertistas Beltran Carranza Cause Federal Court

Improvements urged for high school facilities

A city health and safety study found Main Avenue High School unsafe for students. Investigators urged extensive repairs including better fire protection with improved stairways, immediate installation of modern self-acting toilets, concrete toilet floors, more lavatories, and measures to prevent dampness in the cement.

Main Avenue High Schoo Atlee B. Ayres G. E. LeStourgeon Woman's Club Nw E. Stevenson City Board of Health Charless. Lukin

Bismarck Cafe Showcases Evening Music At Opera House Adjacent Site

The Bismarck Cafe beside the GPand Opera House offers music from 4 30 to 6 and 7 to 11 pm. Bottled beer from Piel Bros. is advertised in all first class hotels and bars.

Bismarck Gpand Opera House Piel Bros

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J. B. Crowther Knowltow St. Mary's Warners Safe Neoke Warner Werner Safe Remedies CO Rochester N. Y Shriner Colored Citizens’ League P. S Brown Citizens’ League T. T. Vanderhoeven Blanco Border Town Ambassador Wilson A. Collman Main Avenue Clinton People’s Party Clinton G. Brown Daily Light Citieiens’ League
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