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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1914
Page
3
London May 18 Gloom over the American colony as Consul General John T Griffiths dies of heart disease. The British press praises his work since 1909 promoting good US Britain relations. He fell ill in Paris weeks ago and returned to London before his death yesterday.
A large party of Houston men plans to travel to Port Arthur tonight and board the Pan-American for a return to Tampico. Several leaders of Texas companies are among the participants, signaling confidence in the Constitutionalists' ability to protect property and people.
San Angelo Country Wet Texas May 18 reports rains exceeding two inches southwest of San Angelo. The downpour sent streams over their banks and disrupted local drainage. Stronger rainfall toward the south and west intensified minor flood conditions in rural areas.
Two inches of rain drenched Del Rio Texas last night causing washouts that halted trains eight miles west of the city on the Southern Pacific line. Local authorities report no injuries. Officials warn of continued showers and travel disruptions through today.
Vice President Marshall urged in Washington that schools lack adequate religious influence, saying churches must guide youth from nursery onward as church and state roles blur. He warned against agnostic professors and pledged spiritual over political allegiance, advocating a Socialism rooted in faith rather than power.
In Crimson Gulch, Yuba Bill warns a stranger that calling a spade a spade is safest. The exchange notes the spade motif as not resembling a club and not matching a heart or diamond in color, reflecting local shrewd wit.
The body of Minnie Edwards age 19 who died from carbolic acid poisoning on May 7 at a local hospital was sent by Riebe Undertaking Co. to Pine Bluff Arkansas for burial. Her brother Fletcher Simpson accompanied the remains arriving in San Antonio from Muskogee Oklahoma.
Resinol clears pimples and blackheads to give a clean velvety complexion. Regular use of Resinol Soap and occasional Resinol Ointment application promote hair health and beauty at little cost, outperforming expensive cosmetics and treatments.
Resinol Soap and Ointment claim to heal eczema and skin eruptions, stop itching instantly, and aid dandruff, sores, burns, boils, and piles. For a trial size free offer write to Resinol Dept 10 8 Baltimore Md.
Cablegram from Fairbanks reports the Yukon flood at Circle City from ice jam break up was the worst in camp history. The town nearly wiped out with stores government buildings and waterfront dwellings damaged by ice. no casualties reported though losses reach about 25000 dollars as residents hurried to hills with belongings.
Rear Admiral Badger announced the third division will sail from Vera Cruz for a week of divisional exercises. Torpedo boat destroyers Jenking and Cassin and munition ship Lebanon left Vera Cruz for Tampico. South Dakota and British cruiser Spearwater reached Mazatlan while Vicksburg and Whipple departed Mazatlan for La Paz and San Diego.
Resignation of Americans who refused to leave Mexico City accompanies a flurry of diplomatic activity as Huerta delegates meet in New York and head toward Niagara Falls for the mediation talks. Officials debate how to settle Mexico’s ills while Villa pressures Saltillo and Necaxa campaigns loom, with Carranza forces advancing north of Saltillo.
Ro munio Noon Argentine minister and first South American mediator arrives in Buffalo to assist the Mexican problem conference. Robert F. Rose State Department representative escorts Noon to Niagara Falls to finalize arrangements. Rooms and a conference hall are secured at a leading hotel for a Wednesday start with Mexican and American delegates.
Mexican delegates Emilio Rodriguez and Luis Esguerra, with their party and staff, arrived in New York from Washington Sunday night and rested at their hotel early today before leaving.
Run down conditions from overwork and worry are blamed on a chronic cough or cold. Vinol cod liver tonic is advertised to boost blood, appetite, digestion, sleep, and energy. A Racine Wisconsin case claims 22 pound gain after using Vinol. Saxo Salve is also promoted to stop itching.
A British resident in Mexico City reports that Germans Britons and Japanese are drilling to defend concentration districts amid fears of a Zapata attack on the capital. The letter notes Topilejo’s routed Federal garrison as a trigger and cites unease within Mexico City.
Bryan Governor Colquitt report J R Silliman safe in Mexico City while brother W C Silliman in San Antonio remains uneasy. No word yet from the American consul who was held prisoner for weeks at Saltillo by the Huerta government.
Senator Sutherland of Utah opposes repealing the tolls exemption and Criticizes President Wilson's demand as subservient to self-respect and an attempt to capitulate. He argues Congress must not yield without examining whether the policy is right or wrong.
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