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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1911
Page
2
Visional President Madero announced today that he had donated six months’ salary as a fund for the widows and children of insurrecto soldiers killed during the revolution.
Juarez Mexico May 19 The Associated Press reports that if peace plans fail within twelve hours after the armistice ends the insurgent army under Figueroa would besiege Mexico City and cut outside communication. Chihuahua City would be invested within a day or two, according to leaders at Madero headquarters.
Paris May 19 Vice President Corral of Mexico says Diaz resignation will not end the revolution. He notes Madero’s authority is limited to Chihuahua and guerrilla warfare will continue in other provinces. Cardinal Gibbons honored in New York at Catholic club reception.
May 19 in Mexico City the chamber of deputies received a bill for general amnesty to political prisoners. Author Manuel Calero said the revolution had triumphed broadly, not only militarily but politically, with the president and cabinet recognizing the revolutionists.
A fragment notes a presiding officer enforcing silence as peace negotiations begin. The scene shows galleries applauding briefly before the chair interrupted to maintain order during talks.
In Camargo Mex residents flee to Rio Grande City as rumors of an insurrecto assault spread. For the third time this month a general exodus leaves the city nearly empty, with women and children taking refuge across the river.
President Diaz's ulcerated tooth condition was described as satisfactory by his physicians. He received callers in the palace chamber this morning as news spreads that rebel leader Francisco J. Madero Jr. will soon arrive in Mexico City, with hopes the armistice will become a permanent peace pact basis. Advices from Patucha reported today.
The town was pillaged by a mob led by Delgado Medrano. He was shot in the plaza last night as the revolutionary commander ordered the execution.
A fierce engagement occurred today at Cuautla about twenty miles southeast of Cuernavaca between Col. Mungia's federal garrison and Col. Zapata's rebel force. Reported bodies and wounded fill Cuautla streets as a news commission carries armistice hopes toward the city. Gen. Figueroa leads about 3000 rebels from Igualada toward Cuautla. Cuernavaca, capital of Morelos, lies forty miles south of Mexico City.
General Passenger Agent Lupton informs Roy Miller the all year tourist rate now allows ninety days in the city, up from sixty, under Texas Passenger Agents association approval. Summer excursions start June 1.
Three checks on the Royal Theater company were forged in two days. Two were rejected at banks and one found in the clearing house. A young man about thirty passed the forgeries to others, then cashed more. Police have not yet caught him.
The Lockhart Presbyterian board announces Rev. James Drummond resigns and Rev. R. A. McCurdy of Luling is chosen to succeed him. Drummond will continue visiting Lockhart on the first and third Sundays from San Antonio. McCurdy will relocate to Lockhart and serve Lockhart, Luling, and Waelder starting June 1.
S. E. Steward, superintendent of the signal service for the Houston division, arrived Thursday night and departed this morning on an East End motor car inspection trip. He is accompanied by P. W. Wright, assistant division superintendent. J. Wilson of Stamford is visiting the Menger today.
The government seeks a permanent injunction under the Sherman act to stop a conspiracy among major lumber dealers and associations. Named defendants include Western States Retail Lumber Dealers' association and New York Lumber Trade association, with ties to three regional bodies. The suit alleges wholesalers were blocked from direct or indirect sales to consumers and targets multiple regional groups.
Valley Forge Pa May 19 At 115 years Mary Jane Ray a Black woman died in her Valley hills home Her husband nearly a centenarian survives He said she was born near Dover Del in 1796 and her long life was due to fate and harmony in their marriage. The Light said N M Leach may become general traffic manager for Texas Pacific and International Railway officials hear of a move and expect an official announcement soon after his Houston meeting with Judge Freeman.
8S. G. Langston a general land and immigration agent for the Katy arrived in the city Thursday morning with two special sleepers. The party totals about 100 persons who will spend the rest of the month in the area assessing land and prospects of locating here in the fall.
Dr. R S Pershing of McAllen Texas flies to Cleveland Ohio to inspect an apartment house received in exchange for 500 acres in Hidalgo county valued at 260000 dollars.
Weatherford Tex May 19 Alf Little shot and killed John Woods Thurber at Mill Sap Little said Thurber alienated his wife's affections entailing a deadly confrontation
The ICC ruled that no policy of charging different rates for similar telephone service can be justified. In the Shoemaker v Chesapeake and Potomac case, old Drummond subscribers paid lower rates under an outdated contract, now invalid under federal regulation. The decision, led by Commissioner Harlan, upholds equal treatment and may raise revenues by aligning old subscribers with current Washington rates.
Snake charmers grind snakeroot and place it in an earthenware pot with a snake. The root causes the reptile to become stupified, torpid, and too weak to resist or bite. They then place the snake under the root’s influence before extracting its fangs.
From interests connected with the Missouri Pacific company it was learned today that directors will soon authorize an issue of notes bearing 5 percent interest. The notes are expected to run about three years and the issue amount may approximate 25,000,000.
To Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Burnett a boy was born at 405 East Quincy on May 13. To Mr. and Mrs. John Lertora a girl arrived at 706 Mason on May 10. To Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lucchese a boy was born at 214 Nolan on May 12. To Mr. and Mrs. B. Emyamtoff a girl was born at 615 South Pinto on May 17. To Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Callaghan Jr a boy at 501 Navidad on May 8. To Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Frogaso a girl was born at 820 South Laredo on April 28.
Burial permits note four deaths with May 17 to 18 dates at various local locations. Henry Feille shows champion Texas oats at the county courthouse, grown by Alfred Toepperwein near Bulverde north of San Antonio. Oat heads measure 24 inches with 190 to 200 grain rings, a remarkable display.
W. C. McDonald district organizer for the Modern Woodmen visits Hondo to advance the order's missionary efforts. Jerusalem's city government issues a trial permit for Vapor gas street lamps from a Chicago firm. The lamps will include a clock device to regulate burn hours.
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