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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1914

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Huerta open to resign if peace delegates urge it

United States dispatches from Mexico City report General Huerta may resign if peace delegates determine a broader settlement is necessary to end the Tampico crisis and establish an interim administration before a constitutional president. Delegates, not Huerta, would drive the choice of a provisional leadership with no military rulers favored.

Washington, D. C Huerta Mexico City Tampico Vera Cruz Mexico Federal Provisionz Niagara Falls

Becker and Pita Agents to Reveal Conspiracy in Becker Trial

Charles B. Plitt testifies Becker instigated the Rosenthal murder plot and sought alibi. Two former strong-arm squad members Steinert and White are slated to testify about Becker’s meeting with Rose and others. Becker may take the stand depending on trial developments.

Strong Arm Squad New York Charles B. Plitt Charles Becker Herman Rosenthal State Today Jack Rose Becker Rosenthal Plitt Times Square Charles Steinert J. C. White Whitman Rose Webber Court of Appeals Steinert White

Slayden Faces Strong Opposition Across District

Congressman's bid for re election meets wider resistance than expected with support drying up in Brownwood and San Antonio. Army supply work shifts to Fort Worth signaling waning influence from Slayden in Washington amid war readiness debates.

Slayden Washington San Antonio Brownwood Army Quartermasters Fort Worth North Texas Mexico Congressman Slayden Wilson

Refugees Reach San Francisco Aboard British Steamer Cetriana

Ninety refugees arriving on the British steamer Cetriana from Manzanillo, Mexico, recount tense moments as Mexican forces near the vessel. The U S cruiser Raleigh arrived to aid, allowing the Cetriana to depart safely with 87 refugees and four Americans from Tepic.

San Francisco Cal Mexico Manzanillo Raleigh Cetriana Edward J British Naval Reserve San Blas Tepic Vera Cruz United States Luella Manuel Herreries General Pesqueira Geneva W. H. Rerguson Herrieres

Mellen Expected to Deliver Documents in New Haven Inquiry

Washington May 18 Charles W Mellen former New Haven Railroad president is due to turn over documents to the Interstate Commerce Commission through Chief Counsel Joseph W Folk. The commission aims to trace how New Haven subsidiary properties were obtained and paid for, and to identify those who conducted the deals and handled funds. Folk and associates continue reviewing evidence ahead of Mellen’s continued examination.

Washington, D. C Charles 58. Mellen New Haven Railroad Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Joseph W. Folk New Haven Ua ‘Melen Mellen Folk

Churchill Loops in Aid Over Shreeness Harbor

Winston Oster Churchill first lord of the admiralty loops the loop six times over Shreeness Harbor in a monoplate flown by Gustave Hamil, the English aviator, in London on May 18.

Churchhill Aid London Winston Oster Churchhill The Admiralty Shreeness Harbor Gustave Hamil

Senator Culberson Resumes Senate Seat in Texas

After an eighteen month absence due to illness Senator Culberson of Texas returned to his seat in the Senate today.

Pulberson Senate Ashington PD. C Culberson Texas

Storm leaves Austin damaged and silent

A May 18 storm in Austin caused extensive damage with hail and rain. Workers clear debris repair wires and restore light and telephone service after the heavy precipitation crippled utilities and damaged crops. culverts washed away and windows broken.

Austin Tex

Seminole Reports Puerta Plata Bombardment

The Clyde Line steamer Seminole arrived in New York from Dominican ports with news of Puerta Plata being shelled. Dominican gunboat Independenceia signalled a blockade, hindering entry on the outward voyage. On the return, the Seminole was warned by the US cruiser Washington. Passengers were taken aboard by the cruiser.

New York Clyde Line Puerta Plata Independeia Puerto Plata United States Washington

Eight months old child scalded to death near Rusk

In Rusk Texas an eight months old child of Bill Williams three miles south of town died when a pot of boiling water overturned and spilled.

Rusk, Tex Bill Williams Here

San Antonio Rough Weather Forecast

For San Antonio and vicinity, Monday night and Tuesday unsettled, probably showers.

San Antonio

Home Weather for Tourists Observations Across Cities

Weather notes from St Louis to Washington report temperatures ranging from 56 to 66 degrees with clear skies and varying winds. Several cities note rain or possible rain and mention recent low temperatures, with data gaps at St Paul.

A. m ST. Louis Chicago Milwaukee ST. Paul Kansas City New York Washington St Depreem

Robbers pose as detectives loot Broadway theater safe

Four men posing as detectives gained entry to a New York Broadway cinema. They bound the watchman and three workers, blew open the office safe, and escaped with about 10 000 dollars. They kept time by forcing the watchman to wind clocks throughout the theater for three hours to avoid external suspicion.

New York

Shipbuilder J D Connell Dies At Sea On Homeward Trip

The body of J D Connell a prominent New Orleans shipbuilder and marine engineer arrived aboard the steamship Yoro. He died at sea returning from Yucatan reportedly of apoplexy.

New Orleans J.D. Connell

Banker Dies at His Desk in New York

Edward Burns, vice president of the American Exchange National Bank, died at his desk in New York. He had been connected with the bank for nearly fifty years.

New York Edward Burns American Exchange National Bank

Regimental Bands to be Replaced by Trumpeters in Cavalry Plan

Brigadier General James Parker orders trial of dispensing with regimental bands in the Third Cavalry at Fort Sam Houston. Trumpeters will furnish music and serve in ranks, replacing the 30 musician band. Instruments ordered from France. plan includes 30 trumpets with two bass horns.

James Parker First Cavalry Third Cavalry Fort Sam Houston Parker Robert H. Rolfe Quartermaster Corps Washington France

Judge Criticizes Sleuths in Leo Frank Case

Atlanta May 18 Judge Ben Hill denounced detectives in the Mary Phagan Leo Frank murder case as pursuing money and notoriety over truth. He urged the grand jury to rigorously probe bribery and fraud charges arising from the case, warning that sensational methods threaten justice.

Atlanta Leo M. Frank Mary Phagan Ben Hill Superior Court Grand Jury Frank

Leased AP Day Report Highlights San Antonio News

The San Antonio paper features the AP Leased Day report as its primary wire service, supplemented by the paper’s own large special news section. The AP report provides broad national and international coverage in a concise daily format.

San Antonio Cit Associated Press Light

Baptists Protest Vatican Presence at U S Government Seat

The Southern Baptist convention adopted resolutions protesting a Vatican representative at the U S seat of government. It cited 2,500,000 Southern Baptists alarmed by officials attending Catholic services and functions. An exhibit for the Panama-Pacific Exposition was approved and Dr. E C Gargan of Macon Georgia named fraternal delegate to the Northern Baptist convention in Boston.

Nashville Tenn Southern Baptist Convention Vatican San Francisco E. C. Gargan Macon Northern Baptist Convention Boston

No Change in Weather for 24 Hours in San Antonio

Maj. Allen Buell, weather forecaster, says the area's weather will stay cloudy and unsettled with probable showers. General showers have drenched Texas, with Del Rio, Eastland, and Alice reporting two, 1.6, and one inch of rain respectively. A Rocky Mountains storm area affects the region, keeping the Southwest in a cloudy, showery pattern whose duration remains uncertain.

Allen Buell San Antonio del Rio Eastland Alice Rocky Mountains

Ohio Miners Strike Demanded by United Mine Workers

Ohio district No 6 UMWA issues strike orders to all coal miners statewide. Union officers initiate weekly strike benefits of 3 dollars per member as mines remain closed since April 1 by operators’ order.

Columbus Ohio United Mine Workers of America

Police Called to Protect Bank Doors in Chicago

Police reserves were called to control depositors threatening to break into the Brooklin Commercial and Savings Bank which closed its doors Saturday, in Chicago.

Bank Chicago Brooklin Commercial and Savings Bank

Rival parties nominate candidates in Philadelphia primary

Philadelphia on May 18 reports plans for tomorrow's primary as voters show apathy. Within the Democrats the contest is between Vance D. McCormick and Michael J. Ryan for governor. Republicans back Senator Ross Penrose against J Benjamin Dimmick. Brumbaugh appears set for governor with Progressives supporting Dean Lewis and Gifford Pinchot for governor and senator.

Philadelphia Vance D.cCormick Harrisburg Michael J. Ryan Representative Palmer United States Ross Penrose J. Benjamin Dimmick Scranton Martin G. Brumbaugh Dean Lewis University of Pennsylvania Law School Gifford Pinchot Washington Party

Astor Couple Sails On Honeymoon From New York

Vincent Astor and his bride left New York aboard the yacht Noma for a brief sea trip. The couple arrived from Rhinebeck on Saturday and departed Sunday, planning a voyage not expected to go beyond Chesapeake Bay.

Vincent Astor Bride New York

Fort Worth Suffers Seventh Rainy Day Damage to Crops

The forecasted moisture west of Fort Worth, Texas, arrived for the seventh straight rainy day in May, benefiting grain but harming crops near the city.

North Texas Fort Worth Tex Here

Admiral Sir Charles Carter Brury Dies in London at 68

British Admiralty announces the death of Admiral Sir Charles Carter Brury in London at age 68. He served as second Sea Lord from 1903 to 1908, a key post in the Admiralty.

London Charles Carter Brury The Admiralty

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