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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1911

Page

2

Peace Talks Gaining Steam After Juarez Victory

Rebels press for real political participation in government and cabinet posts while Diaz resigns. Madero, now in Juarez, welcomes peace commissioners and warns of stronger demands as ammunition and loyalists swell rebel ranks. federals parade and looting is curbed as order returns.

Viva Madero Francisco I. Madero Jr Madero Pascuel Orozco Corral Juarez Porfirio Diaz Francisco I. Madero, Jr Mexico Chihuahua Mexico City Navarro

Tamborel Among Dead in Rebel Attack

The report lists Colonel Tamborel and Captain Sachado among the dead after rebels seized the town. On the American side five were killed and about seventeen wounded, with civilians mostly unscathed away from the river front. Rebels captured thousands of rounds, two mortars, three machine guns and two field pieces from federal barracks.

Tamborel Colonel Tamborel Sachado

Supplies May Cross Bridge to Juarez Under War Dept Policy

The War Department allows food and medical supplies to cross the El Paso Juarez bridge while restricting arms and war matériel for insurrectos. El Paso merchants may deliver goods to Juarez customers including rebel soldiers, provided items are not weapons. Colonel Steever reports denying arms shipments, with a wounded exception. The Juarez battle toll is estimated at 800 dead or wounded, and protests arise over cross border access to the field.

Pascual Orozco International Bridge el Paso Steever Washington Juarez Secretary of War War Department Departments of State War, Treasury and Justice Provisional Government of Mexico Battle of Wood International Line San Diego Tiajuana Bliss

Refusal Likely On Recognition Of Mexican Insurgents

Washington May 11 Indications show the request to recognize the belligerency of the Mexican insurgents will not be granted for now. Objections include shielding Diaz from damages to Americans and risking seizure of American goods as contraband. Madero lacks a stable capital and seaport, undermining grounds for recognition.

Washington Diaz Mexico Madero

Estonal Appointed Interior Minister Ad Interim in Mexico

President Diaz names Jorge Era Estonal minister of interior ad interim while Vera Estonal remains minister of education. The change follows the resignation of Vice President Corral from interior and the retirement of sub secretary Miguel Macedo, with the department now directed by Minister Limantour.

City OF Mexico Jorgeera Estonal Education Diaz de la Barra Vera Estonal Department of Interior Corral Miguel Macedo Limantour

Next Battle At Nogales Mexico In Mexican Revolution

The next major fight in the Mexican revolution is likely at Nogales Sonora. Federal troops evacuated Agua Prieta and may push to Nogales to keep the port open while Del Rio and Cananea area rail lines become targets. A relief effort may also aim to save Hermosillo from rebel capture.

Associated Press Naco Mexico Nogales Arizona Agua Prieta del Rio Cananea Hermosillo

Insurrectos Seize Agua Prieta In Early Occupation

Eighty insurrectos led by Colonel Camveros, advancing with Anacleto Giróns force, reached Agua Prieta from the southeast and took control of the town today. A provisional military government was established with guards patrolling the streets and municipal buildings. Provisional officers were to be appointed for the customs house post office and other departments.

Associated Press Agua Prieta Santiago Camveros Anacleto Giron Camveros Ag Jefe

War in Mexico to last about two months says Gomez

Vasquez Gomez Madero chief adviser at Juarez telegraphs New York stating the war will endure about two more months. He criticizes Diaz for not pledging retirement timing and says the revolution will continue until people’s just demands are met confirming American sympathy and safety of lives and property.

Mexico Uarez Braniff Obregon Madero Diaz Vasquez Gomez Juarez de la Barra Gomez General Diaz Limantour New York Revolutionary Party

Burning Cities Reported Across Mexico

A report notes widespread fires sweeping Mexican cities with significant damage. The piece mentions McDonald's prices and asserts Mr. McDonald’s store on 322 East Houston Street offers lower prices than southern dealers.

McDonald's South East Houston Street

West Texas Diocesan Council Opens Seventh Annual Session

The Diocesan Council of West Texas convened with full clergy and lay participation. Committees on university of the south clergy relief new parishes education and publications named. Bishop Johnston appointed a special panel to assist due to his health. Reports from standing and state committees were read and approved. session adjourned to 2:30 PM.

Protestant Episcopal Diocese of West Texas University of the South M. G. Johnson A. B. Bowden David Gregg Colonel Clem R. Galbreath Mr. Christian G. B. Kirwin Mr. Bradbent Mr. Burrows Bowden E. Galbreath E. Lord Mr. Anderson Mr. Sykes McDougal Mr. Insley Gilliat King Clement Braman J. Ridout C. W. Cook Calhoun Johnston M. G. Johnston R. Y. Barber A. W. S. Garden Clem G. Hicks Mr. Lord of

Grocerymen Win Thirteen-Inning Benefit Baseball

Grocers and dry goods men played a charity game in Lockhart Texas for the park fund, lasting 13 innings and ending 8 to 5 in favor of the grocerymen. Almost every merchant in town closed at 4 o clock to attend.

Lockhart Tex Park Fund

Vinci tonic touted by West Baden woman for health lift

Miss Alta Abel of West Baden Indiana credits Vinci cod liver and iron tonic with curing her nervous exhaustion and fatigue. She says she now feels like a new person and urges others to try it with a money back guarantee from A M Fisher druggist San Antonio Texas.

Alta Abel West Baden Ind Vinci Miss Abel A. M. Fisher San Antonio Tex

New Alderman Holds Keys to San Antonio Situation

The new aldermen face a judicial count before Judge Camp or Seeligson over ballots not counted when voters marked crosses at the top of the ticket. A recount is unlikely except possibly in the treasurer contest between F. W. Church and J. Frank Gallagher, whose narrow race may prompt action after returns are canvassed. The six elected aldermen expect to push progress and end council reliance on closed committee discussions, aiming for open debate and public access to the council's work.

Camp F. W. Church Friends J. Frank Gallagher Gallagher Council For Progress San Antonio Texas

Steves Denies Refusal to Qualify as Alderman

Albert Steves denies circulating reports that he would refuse to qualify as the only alderman at large under Mayor Callaghan. He explains he would not be heckled by the mayor and says he will serve San Antonio’s citizens and strive for a progressive administration.

Albert Steves Citizens Callaghan Steves San Antonio

Mayor Seeks Unity Amid City Council Split

Circling rumors say Mayor Callaghan plans to use influence to unite the divided aldermen to push a progressive administration. Officials acknowledge a compromise is needed to do business, fearing clashes will stall progress. with a six six council, neutral leadership may be essential.

Callaghan

Beauty secrets of Anna Held chorus girls hair care

A New York theatrical column notes chorus girls in the Anna Held chorus rely on dry shampooing to keep hair fine and glossy. The method mixes powdered root with therox and a spoonful sprinkled on the scalp then brushed through, avoiding washing and drying.

Charles Guerguin Dies Suddenly at His San Antonio Home

Charles Guerguin 83 a longtime San Antonio resident and former county commissioner and alderman died suddenly at his home 403 South Flores shortly after 3 this morning. He is survived by daughter Mrs D P Holt and son Leopold Guerguin. He had been ill months but remained in good spirits after a hearty last meal. He came to San Antonio in 1865 from Louisiana and held several public posts including mayor pro tem and head of the San Pedro Loan Co. The funeral will be Friday at his residence and San Fernando Cathedral with San Fernando Cemetery as burial.

South Flores Street Guerguin D. P. Holt Leopold Guerguin San Antonio Mr. Guerguin Louisiana San

Mrs Isabel Gates 43 Dies in San Antonio Residence

Mrs Isabel C Gates 43 wife of W B Gates Burlington Vermont newsman died Wednesday night at 7 15 in their Alamo Heights apartment from heart disease They had been in the city five months Survived by her husband her mother and one daughter Body prepared by Zizik Undertaking and to be taken to Vermont old home for burial.

Gates Isabel C. Gates W. B. Gates Burlington Alamo Heights

Death of Mrs Helmig Mentioned in San Antonio Circle

Word was received Wednesday of the sudden death of Mrs Phil Helmig sister of Mesdames B F Nicholson and Haden Smith of San Antonio which occurred at Roswell New Mexico Tuesday night Mrs Nicholson left for New Mexico to attend the funeral Mrs Helmig had many friends in San Antonio who visited her sisters here frequently.

Captain Haines Dies After Operation at Fort Sam Houston

Captain John Taylor Haines of the Eleventh Cavalry died at 12:45 PM after an operation for gangrenous appendicitis. He had shown promise of recovery earlier but deteriorated. burial and services set at Col. W. S. Scott’s Lower Post residence with Chaplain John A. Mills presiding. Survived by widow and three children, last stationed in the Philippines and Cuba campaigns.

John Taylor Haines Eleventh Cavalry Fort Sam Houston Haines W. 8. Scott John A. Mills Third Cavalry Missouri Military West Point Fifth Cavalry Pine Ridge Fort Leavenworth Infantry and Cavalry School of Engineering Leutenant Fort McIntosh Texas Intelligence Bureau War Department Porto Rico Island Samar Luzon Philippines James F. Wade United States Cuba

Cuticura Cures Promised for Severe Eczema Relief

Personal testimony claims Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured a lifelong eczema sufferer after aggressive itching and scratching left raw skin. The advertisement touts Cuticura as a miracle remedy with promises of samples and a skin treatment booklet from Cuticura.

Shem. Bole Columbus Ave

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