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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1914
Page
1
The House Democratic caucus meets to set the remainder of the session program. Leaders push supply bills, Clayton anti trust, rural credits, and a vote on the prohibition amendment while some seek immediate adjournment after appropriations.
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee heard Bernard Flexner argue that holding companies lower public service costs and ensure service in small towns. He represented Middle West Utilities and public utilities in 316 cities. Stuart Gibboney and C K Beekman also criticized the anti-trust bill, saying it targets interstate holding firms.
At a Gunter Hotel luncheon the club drew up resolutions to tighten traffic enforcement and adopt safety steps. Dr. T. T. Jackson led the committee forming a petition to the mayor, and H. E. Hildebrand proposed crosswalk rules for business districts at intersections only to cut yearly accidents.
Cold front unsettled conditions arrive Tuesday night into Wednesday with probable showers and cooler temperatures across San Antonio and surrounding areas.
Observations show temperatures from 40 to 86 across St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York and Washington with winds from NW N and SW and varying conditions including rain rain and cold spells across the last 24 hours.
The return of Chester H. Terrell from a fishing trip heightens pressure in the Texas congressional contest. Slayden supporters fear a direct race with Judge Osceola Archer and seek Terrell’s continued participation. If Terrell retires, backers may nominate favored sons from other counties. Slayden campaigns with a broad outreach including Schertz farmers. Robards seeks postmaster job in San Antonio, backing Slayden, prompting Archer supporters to push to delay the postmaster appointment until the July primaries.
The Kane Channel and Dock Company of Galveston filed its charter in the Texas state department. Capital stock is $50,000 under a special act enabling J. J. Kane and associates to acquire land in the Galveston flats for dry docks and marine ways on the north shore of Galveston Island. Incorporators are John J. Kane Joseph L. Cato and Daniel T. Kane all of Galveston.
An automobile driven by Roland Daniel overturned on Harwood road five miles north of Gonzales at 5 56 this morning. Passengers Joe Grant Henry T Phelps and A Baumberger were thrown out and bruised. Daniels suffered a broken collar bone.
Houston shows resolve to land the 1915 Southern Baptist Convention. A large delegation has gone to the Nashville meeting to push the effort.
In Shreveport on May 12 a Black man named Ed Hamilton accused of assaulting a 10 year old white girl was taken from the parish jail by a mob and lynched shortly after noon. Local authorities reported the extrajudicial killing, reflecting violent racial tensions in the era.
Five men with two revolvers robbed Jesse Smith at 400 block South Flores early Tuesday. Smith, living at R F D No 1, said the assailants overpowered him after a pistol discharge and took 60 cents. Two attackers fought him while three guarded the exit and alerted accomplices. Smith reported the incident at city hall.
Representative Walsh of New Jersey proposed a 20000 appropriation to install electric voting machines in the House. The plan would seat each member at a numbered desk with a personal key and a recording apparatus at the speaker’s desk. Voting time would drop from about 30 to 45 minutes to about ten minutes once implemented.
The State Medical Association began its deliberations in Houston on May 12 with its largest attendance ever. All officers were present and many visitors from outside states attended. Dr. M. L. Graves of Galveston chaired the morning session as preliminaries and committee appointments were made for forthcoming reports and resolutions.
Travis county deposits 31160 in a 169000 fund to insure the San Antonio Austin highway construction. It is understood Bexar Hays and Comal counties have taken similar action. The appropriation was by the county commissioners court and the governor will be informed for the government engineer on his arrival in Austin.
Panama Canal nears completion with first regular passage expected early next week. Governor Goethals says the channel through Cucararcha should be completed about Thursday with observations on the slide for a short period. The Pennsylvania passage report is denied as erroneous.
The Associated Press Leased Wire Day report provides extensive daily coverage, listing wide-ranging national and international news. The San Antonio Light features this expansive service as its major general news source for up-to-date events.
Bald Jack Rose, star witness in Charles Becker’s murder trial, described partnerships with Rosenthal, the opening of a gambling house for $1500 and the threat of a raid. Willie Shapiro testified of the car ride and killings, reporting Becker’s aim to silence Rosenthal. Shapiro’s and Rose’s accounts conflicted under cross examination.
Senator Culberson of Texas returns to Washington after months absent for nervous prostration but does not appear at his office or when the Senate reconvenes. A militant suffragette attacked a Duke of Wellington portrait at the Royal Academy in London with a hatchet, was seized by an attendant, and committed for trial. the suspect identified as Mary Ansell.
In Catania on May 12 slight earthquake shocks were felt and Mount Etna showed renewed activity. Flames rose from the crater during the night, topped by a column of smoke as observers reported renewed volcanic activity.
Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia said he would vote to repeal the toll exemption for coastwise vessels in the Panama canal, arguing treaties with Britain and Panama require charges. He reviewed tolls history and challenged Taft's view, calling Hay Pauncefote a treaty bound in canal conveyance and not terminable.
James N. Gallagher Jr. 35, a brakeman on the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railway, died at the San Antonio infirmary after a railroad accident near Calaveras Monday. He had both legs amputated below the knees and died shortly after surgery. Survived by widow, parents, four sisters Bessie Estelle Gallagher Mrs A F Jones Mrs Louis Reuter and four brothers Julius D O T D Gallagher and J S Gallagher of New York. funeral Wednesday at St Marys Catholic Church.
Henderson of Troy was nominated for governor by the Democratic party, defeating former Governor Comer of Birmingham. Early returns indicate a majority surpassing 11,000, with turnout down about 40,000 versus the April 6 run-off when Comer led a four-candidate field.
Captain John R. Hughes of the Texas ranger force reports the governor's border home guard plan failed due to inability to obtain arms and ammunition. Several companies were organized but the plan was dropped. He notes federal troops provide sufficient protection on the border.
The Nueces River overflows at Calallen 16 miles west of Corpus Christi with widespread lowland flooding. The San Antonio Uvalde Gulf railroad suspends all trains in and out of Corpus Christi due to high water though a slight 12 hour drop allows possible resumption of service soon.
London report states the British cruiser Bristol now at Portsmouth was ordered to proceed to Tampico as speedily as possible. The order came today and underscores ongoing maneuvers in the region.
Ten complaints filed in Justice Campbell's court allege Sunday openings of cinemas violate the law. Defendants include Sidney Weis and W Epstein among others at Grand Opera House and The Wonderland. Three more complaints expected. trials likely after next week. Law Enforcement League, led by H B Neal, aims to curb gambling dens and enforce strict observance of laws. Carlos Bee represents theater proprietors seeking jury trial.
Atlanta crowds greet Imperial Council opening as Shriners arrive from West. Mayor has declared civic holiday, streets shut to traffic, and 50 bands provide music for morning parade and Imperial Council meeting led by Imperial Potentate William W. Irwin. Social events include officer luncheon and a city tour for visiting women hosted by Mrs. John M. Slaton.
Vera Cruz Mexico May 12 American and Mexican forces hold positions with no planned hostilities as peace talks proceed. Funston and Porter justify strengthening on both sides while avoiding advances. Refugee influx raises water and health worries. schools reopen and looting reported on plantations south of Vera Cruz.
In Norfolk on May 12 eight were killed when a boiler exploded in the engine room of the Old Dominion Line steamship Jefferson near Cape Henry. Two white firemen and six black firemen and coal passers died. The injured include Chief Engineer W. L. Portlock and first assistant engineer H. B. Smith of New York. The Jefferson, under Captain Theodore Catherine, reached Norfolk then proceeded to New York for inspection and repairs.
A man on the Southern Pacific coast line limited train near San Francisco was knocked unconscious by a crew member during a robbery attempt. He recovered and shot himself in the cheek. Hospitalized, the injured suspect is identified as James Hogue, a former railroad man from Flagstaff, Arizona.
Washington May 11 Secretary of War Garrison said no mines will reopen in the Colorado strike district for the present. He denied orders to bid importation of strike breakers and said already idle mines would stay closed unless reopening would not trigger further trouble.
Governor Colquitt and the War Department near a settlement on border safety. Four troops of the Twelfth Cavalry moved through San Antonio on special trains from El Paso toward Donna, Mercede, San Benito, and Harlingen to relieve Texas National Guard units on duty in the Lower Rio Grande valley.
President expresses confidence in achieving peace and plans to present government views to envoys after cabinet discussions. Officials anticipate a united stance and possible diplomatic steps to advance negotiations.
Washington cab inet members after talks with President Wilson said mediation would likely avert serious Mexican consequences. Plans focused on the South American envoys presenting views to Huerta's representatives at Niagara Falls, while Tampico prospects drew concern. Secretary Bryan announced steps toward releasing Vice-Consul Silliman and aiding American refugees.
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