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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1911

Page

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Friends Intercede for Men in Jail in Mexico

Acquaintances of William L. Dunne a former San Antonio newspaper man now jailed in Monterey and Dan De Villiers, aide to President Taft, press for their release. Friends urge Governor Colquitt and Francisco I Madero to intervene while Representative Smith and Taft are informed that both men are innocent and not involved in any plot.

William L. Dunne San Antonio Monterey Mexico Dan de Villiers Taft Colquitt Francisco I. Madero Dunne de Villiers Dick Young R. R. Smith Phillip C. Hanna Smith Washington Hanna el Paso Andres Garza Galan Jefe Politico C. P. Diaz

Returning to Mexico as Diaz resigns and Madero gains hold

American residents who fled chaotic Mexico are returning to San Antonio. Southbound trains carry passengers toward Diaz era connections improve with services running between Laredo and Mexican interior. The National Lines of Mexico report trains operating to Diaz Torreon Monterey with early morning departures. Northern homeseekers show renewed interest amid ongoing railway links.

Diaz Mexico Madero Republic San Antonio International & Great Northern Southern Pacific Laredo National Lines of Mexico Torreon Monterey C. P. Diaz City of Mexico Picardias

Weather Roundup From Multiple Cities

San Antonio and vicinity stay fair tonight and Wednesday with moderate south winds. In St Louis the day sits at 70 with clear skies and a northeast wind, possible showers by Wednesday morning. Chicago reports 74 and clear with a northeast wind shifting southerly and warmer. Milwaukee at 56 is cloudy with rain possible after Wednesday night. St Paul 56 and cloudy with southeast winds, showers and warmer. Kansas City 65 and cloudy with southeast winds, possible showers by Wednesday. New York 72 clear with northeast wind and no change ahead. Boston 66 cloudy with east winds and no change. Washington 70 partly cloudy with southwest winds and no change.

ST. Louis Chicago Milwaukee ST. Paul Ansas City New York Boston Washington

Garros Takes Lead In Paris Rome Aviation Race

Roland Garros the French aviator led the Paris Rome Turin race on the Nice to Rome leg arriving Genoa at 8 21 am and resuming toward Rome. Andre Beaumont faced motor troubles with repairs. Frey reached Nice from Avignon and Garros later set to reach Rome amid varying weather.

Associated Press Genoa Roland G. Garros Andre Beaumont Nice Rome Turin Garros Alassio Frey Germany Avignon Pisa Beaumont Mediterranean Sea Kimmerling Brignoles Mannissero Coligny Department of Ain CeWes-Sur-Ource Department of Aube Weymann

Widow to Arrive Tonight for Wilson Funeral

Mrs. J. F. Wilson, widow of real estate dealer J. F. Wilson, whose body was found yesterday in Brackenridge Park, will reach the city at 6 45 PM to arrange funeral plans. The body was found by passersby near the park’s upper entrance. a carbolic acid bottle and few personal effects were discovered, and a book showing the deceased’s membership in the Heralds of Liberty was found in his pocket. Funeral arrangements await her arrival.

J. F. Wilson Brackenridge Park Riebe Undertaking Company Kosse Tex Wilson Gunter Building Griffin Heralds of Liberty

Cattle Thieves Nabbed Near Adkins After Early Morning Arrests

Deputies Stevens Newton and Mahalski and Constable Trainer traced cattle thefts to ranches near San Antonio. They found a butchered calf and a broken into house with harness stolen. Two Mexicans, Petar Castro and Aurelio Guerrero, were arrested and jailed in San Antonio.

San Antonio Adkins Stevens Newton and Mahalski Trainer Petar Castro Aurelio Guerrero

Recount Case Set For June 13 In Gallagher Church Election

Gallagher sues Church for possession of city treasurer office contends recount and court jurisdiction. Judges confer and set trial for June 13 to decide jurisdiction and recounts of ballots amid alleged irregularities and political supervision by Citizens and Socialist party allies.

Gallagher Church J. I. Camp R. H. Ward A. B. Storey Gallagher Church J. Frank Gallagher F. W. Church A. W. Gilbert Socialist Party Citizens’ Party

Aged 108-Year-Old Woman Jailed on Vagrancy Charge

Marguerite Osodia, said to be 108, was arrested last night by Patrolman Blakely for vagrancy after wandering western city streets with no permanent home or visible means of support. Her trial was postponed due to exhaustion, and police plan steps to ensure better care for the centenarian.

Marguerite Osodia Blakely Mexico

Cholula Mab uprising leaves Cholula in ruins

Reports from PUEBLA indicate an uprising in Cholula eight miles from the city left forty killed and many structures looted. Rebels demanded surrender at 2 pm, authorities refused, townspeople armed, battle raged, communication cut, refugees say rebels victors as Puebla fears attack. Over 1000 demonstrators with Madero banners marched Puebla streets amid unrest.

Associated Press Puebla Mexico Cholula Madero

Attack on Ex Gov Torres Escapes Angry Mob in Transit

A private car carrying Luis Teres former governor of Sonora and party from Hermosillo to the international line was attacked. windows shattered but no injuries reported. Accompanying were former Vice Governor Alberto Cubilla and former Prefect Francisco Aguilar of Hermosillo. destination Los Angeles.

Imuis Torres Sonora Associated Press Tucson Ariz Co Luis Teres Hermosillo International Line Alberto Cubilla Francisco Aguilar Los Angeles

Mayot at Ensenada ready for attack on Tiajuana

Federal troops led by Col. Mayot with 300 men arrived Ensenada bringing total garrison to 800. Advices say he plans to advance on Tiajuana while a defense force remains in Ensenada.

Tiajuana San Diego Cal Mayot Eighth Federal Ensenada

Racing Victims List From 1910 Crashes Across Cities

A compiled list details drivers and mechanics killed or injured in early auto races across the United States. Entries include Bacon in Vanderbilt Cup near New York, Bradley at Brighton Beach, Dyal in Atlanta, Fricke in Dallas, and many others with dates from July to November.

Bacon Matthew P Bridge New York Bradley William J Brighton Beach N. Y Dyal Atlanta Fricke Jesse Dallas Tex Fuchs Albert W. H. Sharp Savannah Hamilton Charles Portland Ind de Hymel Tobin Stoddard-Dayton San Antonio Kincaide Thomas National Indianapolis Speedway Indianapolis Koch Raymond Paris France Livingston Atlanta Speedway Meredith J. N Des Moines Miller Louis Chevrolet Chevrolet York Sharp W. H Skaggs T. H Amarillo Vredenburg la Rue Springfield Auto Club Springfield Ill Wylie Wade Jesse Fricke

Train From Mexico Held Up Three Times

J Loubens and wife proprietors of the largest grocery in Mexico City arrived Monday from the Mexican capital. They report travel unsafe despite peace. The train was halted by insurrectos at two points overnight and again near Saltillo, with rebels boarding for arms and valuables, causing a thirty hour delay to reach Late.

J. Loubens Mexico City Mexico Insurrectos Dias Irapuato San Luis Potosi Aguascalientes Gonzales Saltillo

600 Mile Race Attracts Huge Crowd At Indianapolis

P. Dickson mechanic for Arthur Greiner killed when tire bursts causing crash. Twelve cars withdraw as broken parts force machines to retire. Ray Harroun leads after the dramatic incident in a race for $40,000 with a thrilling crowd turning out in Indianapolis.

P. Dickson Arthur Greiner Ray Harroun Indianapolis

Record race details from a large 500 mile event

The note lists 40 starters for a 500 mile race on a two and a half mile track. It shows 200 laps to finish with an estimated duration of six and two third hours. Total prizes amount to 40000 dollars with 10000 dollars to the winner and an expected attendance of 85000.

Auto race tragedy and records at Indianapolis 500

At Indianapolis during the 500 mile race a mechanic was killed and another injured after an early crash in the thirteenth mile. Ray Harroun led in a Marmon as Bruce-Brown set a 150 mile record. Surging crowds and crowded hotels marked the event with widespread mobilization and police guarding the crowd.

Bruce Brown Savannah Harry Grant Bobby Burman Louis Chevrolet Grant Associated Press Indianapolis Ind Ray Harroun S. P. Dickson Arthur Greiner Chicago Greiner Field Hospital Dickson Bruce-Brown D. Bruce-Brown Dawson Atlanta Dave Lewis Laizier Teddy Tetzlaff Pope-Hartford Tetzlaff Louis Disbrow Pope- Hartford Lozier Lewis Los Angeles Carl G. Fisher Speedway Association Amariesa

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