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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1912

Page

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Gomez declares provisional presidency in rebel state

Report describes Gomez as declaring provisional presidency, then shutting down operations and vanishing after a Chihuahua governor repudiates him. Rebels split over his leadership with Orozco backing and others opposing, while authorities consider arrest actions if he resurfaces.

Gomez Pascual Grozen Chihushue Chihasha Chihuahua José Cordova Orozco Jurres Junrea Gonzales C. Savile Oroncu Campagin Wa- File Juares Enrico Brea Dover

Mexican rebel governor arrives after renunciation declaration

Torilo Gutierres of Mexico City and brother of Felix Gutierrez, former Chihuahua governor, landed after renouncing Emilio Vasquez Gomez of provisions governor. He traveled via La Etrope with Joaquin Baraca who avoided reporters and was not seen last night.

Toribin Gutierres Mexico City Felix Gutierrez Chihuahua Emilio Vasquez Gomez Mexico Guilarres Joaquin Baraca

Plainview Citizens Probe Water Pollution Allegations

Plainview residents voice concerns that the town may divert its saw be to a subteranean stream, risking water contamination. Health officials including State Health Officer Fletcher and Dr Steiner say an investigation will be conducted under Article 424 of White's Penal Code, detailing penalties up to 500 dollars for polluting watercourses.

Austin Tex State Health Department Fletnher Plaiaviaw Sveha Atep Maintning Steiner Plainview Renda Ag Traveton Ana Lendoy

Sarantaues Remedy Ad Promises Bold Health Claims

An old advertising snippet touts a product named Sarantaues claiming to eradicate scrofula and all humors, cure their effects, enrich the blood, and strengthen vital organs, urging readers to take it today in decorated "Mauls" form.

Marshall T. 5 Holds Graduation Exercises

Marshall Training School closed its ninth year with a graduation Friday night. Seventeen students, the largest class in school history, received diplomas and awards including medals for neatness, attendance, and scholarship. Charles Timm of Hallettsville won the Ferteberg medal. Carl Gidley earned the Hell Jewelry Company medal. Scholarships to major universities were awarded to Charles Timm.

Marshall Training School Neil Brown Lyle Harl Carter Oakwood Arthur Ingehuett Comfort Waldron Murdock Rupert Rock City Frank Scott Adolph Stieler Merle Charles Timmn Ferteberg Bhnetfer Carl Gidley Hell Jewelry Company Nest Tntroralty of Texas Tulane Wersky Raglay University University of Virginia Charles Timm Hallittsville Thomas Greory Charles ‘Timm Merle Starnes

Manley Convicted of Murder in Taft Parade Fatality

J T Manley a Dallas Guardsman was found guilty of murder in the second degree for fatally stabbing Louis Riehenstein during Taft parade duties in Dallas in 1910. The verdict came after a retrial moved from Dallas to Ellis county following a venue change.

Waxahachie Tex J. T. Manley National Louis Riehenstein Dallas Taft Manley Todey Dallas County Islia County Tate Keepiur Riehtenstelte

Directors Elected At Southwestern Casualty Traiance Co Meeting

Directors for the current year were elected at the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Southwestern Casualty Triance Company. The board includes Judge C O Clamp M T Cogbey Hamer Wade D Henry Hindes Pearsall J Jordan John B P Onin and Dr Franz Paechal among others. Officers re elected for 1912 3 are Homer Rada president W L T Cogley first vice president J J Union second vice president W Muller secretary and Be Vroder Tirrell treasurer.

Southwestern Casualty Triiance Company Judge C. 0. Clamp M. T. Cogbey Laredo Hamer Wade D. Henry G. &, Hindes Pearsall J. Jordan Bucinal John BP Franz Paechal Frederick Verreth Prank Winerless

Consul's Name Forged Charged in City Court

Mexican suspect Minual A Esteva is charged with forgery after allegedly passing a forged cheque at a bank. City Detectives Will Green and Jon Stowe filed the charges as part of the case, with the accused linked to a forged instrument.

Minual Esteva Joseph Jon Stowe Lila Preest

Senators Hear Pack ers Case Says Government Mismanaged

Special to The Light reports that reformers in Chicago allege the government bungled the government case against the beef trust in a major trial. Lawyers in Washington say two kinds of evidence were mishandled and vital testimony was omitted, raising questions about prosecution strategy.

Chicago Senate Department of Justice Washington Beef Trust Te Cane Irual Elias Pretettén Beet Trust

Fowlerton Sees Growth As Rail Work Advances

J Calvin Hess of Philadelphia plans a knitting mill in Fowlerton while improvements continue on the San Antonio Uvalde Gulf line to the Frio river. Labor shortfalls delay unloading as rails, ties, and material arrive. A telephone line to Tilden is ready and church work proceeds with presiding elder S B Bell arranging readings.

Fowlmidlon Tex J. ‘Calvin Hess Philadelphia Fowlerton L. Baber Laveda Tor San Antonio Uvalde & Gulf Frio Rosa R. Braker Sineer Yary Acuree Methodist Church Bean

Texans Make a Hit in Tarnished City Dispatch

A garbled letter from Porter T Loring cites an imperial patrol linked to Los Angeles events. It describes marches 18 miles through arts districts and plans for morning gathering in Angelen, detailing deception and patrol movements toward four western cities.

Morting Luna Angelen Mr. Haring Pan Patrol Tou Astmolou San ‘Weandace Golorado Jacings Ante Lakes Denver

Cancel Citizenship of Socialist Agitator

Special to The Light Beatle Wash May 11 Judge C F Hanford orders cancellation of Leonard Glesdn socialist agitator's citizenship papers in a case tied to alleged sedition and I W W disturbances. The ruling emphasizes due process, property rights, and viewed as a stand against radical activism.

Beatle Unite States C.F. Hanford United States Court Today Leonard Glesdn Cleven Pierce County Superior Court Shnnary Industrial Workers of the World United States District Attorney Wartford Olonon Ti Life Deals Inn Unnford Olsson Aftites

Master Bakers to Attend Twelfth Annual Convention

A meeting of the Master Bakers Association of San Antonio convenes this morning at the Retail Merchants Association quarters to plan travel for the twelfth annual convention in Austin. Delegates discuss transport options by milomobile or train and set up state officers and an executive committee.

Goodman Dallas Aanrotary Benty Brude Houston Kieber Gottlieb Galvestay At. Joseph Tylor H. Maurice Austin

Negroes Arrested After Freight Train Theft Near San Antonio

Two African American men suspected of stealing brass from a freight train were arrested near San Antonio after a helicopter search. One suspect fled but was captured later by Deputy Bolacy. About $150 in brass was recovered from a tunie shop and a paggasion site.

San Antonio Jvery DeLay Bolacy

Trade trip to Brownsville attracts hundreds of firms

The May 21 24 excursion organized by the Tibbers and Manufacturers league invites nearly 259 firms to tour the lower Rio Grande valley from San Antonio to Brownsville. Participants will view plantations and Mexican border areas with stops at Corpus Christi and Corpus visits, with a rail route spanning multiple lines and a 38 dollar all inclusive rate.

Heto Brownsville Tibbers’ and Manufacturers' League Ance Thia Browkeville Rio Grande Valley Buisston Sar Benito Bfisston Mission Texas Corpus Christ Brownaville Mexico Mt Corpus I. T. Afatthans H. Sutkemp W. Ling Jone Ster Alamo Dressed Beef Company Rlegler Ica-S Brewing ‘Company Urderwood ‘Ypewriter Company Dechyaun Coffeg Company San Antonio Foundry Colling Company San Antonio Mnemont Factory Newton Wel Ter & Wagner Company Tips Hardware Company Walls-Fargo Express Company Lammers van A. Webster Alamo Printing Company Southwestern Telentaph Telaphone Macacher Grain Company Sacntonio Printing Company American Overall Company Western Union ‘Velegraph Company Droft National Bank AJ V Muth Alamo M National Bank Pierce-Fordyce Mil Assolution Ranch & Barnes Company Hammond Aod Company Southwestern Casualty Tiheutanca Company John Fentinan Griodman League San Antonio Attotelock Ine Air City Ia'as Tollomay S.A. & A Caza Alanca Grance Alfred Alter Teton Mexican Tailray Co Astee Rovatown D & M. Railway Stiteicn Louve Bileaion Ben Tua Miep Mminvinas Errivy Dennay Soieo Attio Asorce Sminutany Lyford Aton & Smingtay Hallway Co Yaraiva Grewotth Mtog Élmours Oa Ra

Mallory Steamship Company to Improve Passenger Safety

General Agent D. T. Rennie announces a plan to keep all steamers on duty day and night in response to a past incident. The Mallory company will be first to implement the improved safety measures with adequate lifeboats and life carts for all aboard, including crew.

Warner Assurra Mallery Steamship Company D. T. Rennie Tim Poth Rennie Mallory Acompany Bennie

Local Option Leads Incomplete Returns From Howie

In Texas county incomplete returns show a close vote on a local option measure. The tally hints a small majority against opponents while other races remain unsettled as officials work through the counts.

Howie Gt Antis

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