Suffrage Leader Dr. Shaw in San Antonio Tonight
Dr. Anna Shaw president of the National Woman's Suffrage Association arrives in San Antonio to lecture at the Grand Opera House. She predicts five states voting for women before November and notes progress in England and across the United States. The event features social plans by the Franchise League with all seats free and volunteers handling tables, literature, and ushers.
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Anna Shaw
National Woman's Suffrage Association
San Antonio
Grand Opera House
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New York
China
Cleveland
Toledo
St. Louis
Oregon
Colonel Brackenridge
Maria B. Fenwick
T. L. Coleman
Brackenridge
Dr. Shaw
Franchise League
Charles Floriar
T. T. VanderHoeven
Mesdames T. N. Devine
Mabel Massey Bates
D. J. Allen
League
Buttons
Hal King
Bryan McMillan
Dan Leary
Theodore Mumme
Miss Davis
Edna Kampmann
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America
Wild selling drives steep decline in wheat prices
Chicago May 16 A dramatic final fifteen minutes sent wheat futures down as much as 4 3 4 cents a bushel from last night with corn oats and pork also slipping. Ten million bushels had been unloaded in forty eight hours with half from a single speculator. Panic spread through pits as traders rushed to accept any offered price.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Trainrobbers haul may top two hundred thousand dollars
Two masked bandits derailed the New Orleans & Northeastern train near Hattiesburg Mississippi blowing the safe with nitro in the Southern Express car. Passengers say one package held 140000 dollars, but officials and investigators dispute the amount. authorities pursue a four-man gang deemed professional with links to earlier robberies in Mississippi and Alabama.
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New Orleans
New York
New Orleans & Northeastern
Hattiesburg
Miss
Southern Express
Alabama & Vicksburg
Meridian
Express
Gray
Southern Express Company
Railroad and Express
South
Mobile and Ohio
Corinth
San Antonio Area Weather Ahead A Warm Night Expected
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a warm evening and a rise in temperatures tonight. Light winds shifting to the east tomorrow bring a warmer day with highs in the mid 80s and a chance of isolated showers.
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San Antonio
Weather summary for major cities for travelers
Observations at 8 a m report temperatures and conditions for St Louis Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City New York Boston Washington. St Louis 46 cloudy NW wind 20 mph Friday fair. Chicago 44 clear NW 12 mph Friday fair. Milwaukee 40 rain NE 26 mph Friday fair. Kansas City 46 partly cloudy NW 18 mph Friday fair and warmer. New York 42 rain ENE 16 mph Friday likely rain. Boston 50 cloudy E 12 mph Friday cloudy. Washington 56 rain E 6 mph Friday unsettled.
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Statement on AP San Antonio wire coverage
The claim that any other newspaper reprints the AP wire from San Antonio Light is unfounded and not supported by fact.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
San Anonio
Republicans Hold District Conventions In Texas For Delegates
Texas Republicans convene in five districts to name two delegates each to the Chicago national convention with others set for today and tomorrow. Roosevelt leads in several districts, while Taft controls some. Instructed and uninstructed delegates mix across districts as contests unfold.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Chicago
Roosevelt
Taft
Nacogdoches
Houston
Fort Worth
Burnett
Sweetwater
Delegates Arrive for Sixteenth Congressional District GOP Meet
Delegates from fifty two counties arrive in Sweetwater Texas for the sixteenth district Republican convention to convene at 2 pm with a expected struggle over instructions to delegates between Taft and Roosevelt factions.
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Associated Press
Sweetwater
Tex
Taft
Roosevelt
Eighth Texas District Convention Opens In Houston
The Eighth Texas Republican convention met in Houston at noon to select two delegates and two alternates for Chicago. The temporary roll shows seven of nine counties backing Roosevelt, as the executive committee worked since 9 am to prepare the roll and rule on contests.
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Victoria
Gonzales
Lavaca
Karnes
Refugio
Max Shorre
Karnes County
Roosevelt
Yoakum
Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Chicago
Taft Delegation Seat Refused at Fort Worth Convention
Taft supporters win early clash at the twelfth district convention in Fort Worth Texas as the executive committee bars the Tarrant county Roosevelt delegation from seating. The contest leaves Roosevelt with a one vote majority in the body.
Louisiana Republicans No Longer a Party
Louisiana loses Republican franchise after April election returns show only 4961 votes, under ten percent threshold. The party ceases to exist and nominees must run by petition. primary law provisions also no longer apply to the party.
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Associated Press
Baton Rouge
Republican Party
Louisiana
General Assembly
Freight Bureau Urged For San Antonio By Chamber Lunch
T W Labatt of Collins Grocery urged the need for a San Antonio freight bureau at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon. He warned a traffic expert may be needed and noted Houston’s harbor advantage via Galveston while Aransas Pass could bring deep water benefits. He cited higher minimum carloads for San Antonio and outlined upcoming speakers and events.
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T. W. Labatt
Collins Grocery Company
Chamber of Comerce
Menger Hotel
Labatt
Houston
Galveston
Aransas Pass
J. R. Sprague
Adolph Grasso
Retail Merchants Association
W. J. Edgecombe
W. A. Morrison
Leonard Baker
Mercantile Lines
Alfred Duerler
Brownsville
No Decision In Richeson Case Yet
There were no indications that alienist findings in the Clarence V T Richeson case would be laid before Governor Foss. The executive council was in session with other business. At Charleston state prison Richeson, a former Baptist preacher from Virginia, rested well and had a satisfactory breakfast.
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Associated Press
Boston
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Avis Linnell
Foss
Charleston
Governor Colquitt Captivates West Texas Crowell Crowd
Governor Colquitt spoke in Crowell Texas delivering a 10:30 a.m. address to about two thousand people. The Vernon crowd earlier the largest yet for a candidate in West Texas, with a strong reception at Crowell and Wells. He is scheduled to speak in Paducah this afternoon after touring Willbarger Hardeman and Foard counties.
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Tom Campbell
Ship of State
Campbell
Paducah
Barker Leads Lynch in Texas TYU Presidency Race
Barker holds a 380 vote lead over Lynch in Texas with Corsicana Gainesville Marshall and Temple yet to report. Totals show Barker 667 Lynch 287 as of May 16 in Houston Texas.
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International Typographical Union
Lynch Claims Election by International Typographical Union
James M. Lynch reports that all international officers of the International Typographical Union have been elected by a larger majority than two years ago. Full tabulation of the vote is expected to be completed tomorrow in Indianapolis.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
James M. Lynch
International Typographical Union
Firemen Condemn Insurance Board Law At Texas Meeting
At the State Volunteer Firemen's association session in Austin on May 16 a resolution condemned the law creating the state insurance board for destroying competition and urged repeal. Officers for the term were elected, Wichita Falls named next meeting site after defeating LaGrange.
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Tex
State Volunteer Firemen's Association
State Insurance Board
la Grange
IL RB
H. J. Brannig
Hallettsville
Tom Wright
Temple
J. Ed Schmitz
Dallas
W. L. Talbot
San Marcos
W. P. Walker
Luling
Jamesl. Storey
Houston
P. A. Heckman
National Association of Fire Chiefs
Leo Mueller
Billy Brunner
Taylor
Wichita Falls
LaGrange
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Battle May Juarez Without Advices
Reporters note that fighting near Juarez may intensify but commanders are withholding information. Analysts say delays hinder understanding of troop movements and battle readiness.
Federals Move Within Miles of Rebel Army in Mexico Front
Report from Juarez says battle ongoing with news restrictions. Federals under General Tellez reach near Conejas and Yermo while Hu’s main force trails. rebels hold trenches at Bellano and positions near Orozco’s headquarters Jimenez. Debate centers on early clashes and front lines as of May 16.
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EL Paso
Tex
Juarez
Conejas
Yermo
Asunsolo
I Escalon
Orozco
Jimenez
Bellano
Salas Eral
City OF Mexico
Joaquim Tellez
Yermo Terday
Conejos
Cevallos
Cheche Campos
Revolution
Torreon
Associated Press
Blanquet Advances North as Huerta War Effort Grows
General Blanquet leads artillery and troops north to join Huerta in the campaign. Oaxaca communications report the Puebla train still missing. Government notes say 600 regulars and a detachment arrived at Culiacan after battles with rebels. 200 rebels at Puerto Canoas killed or wounded.
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City
Mexico
Héral Blanquet
Huerta
Oaxaca
Puebla
Maza
Culiacan
Sinaloa
Puerto Canoas
Shortage of Ammunition Hits Rebel Forces at El Paso
Special to The Light reports El Paso shortages hinder rebel troops as smuggling attempts surge. A woman was arrested on the bridge with ammo hidden in clothing, and two young boys under ten were caught hauling 3000 cartridges. Seizures continue daily despite higher prices.
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EL Paso
Tex
Juarez
Mexican political turmoil prompts calls for resignation
May 16 report notes pressure for General Orozco to resign as reforms unfold in Mexico. The peace committee proposal and pending government talks are referenced as the situation develops amid ongoing instability.
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