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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
2
The document demands an explanation from Orozco regarding any involvement in the current revolution and his advice to withdraw from dangerous localities including Chihuahua and other territories within the revolutionists field of operations.
Federal forces push from Jimenez five miles south of Santa Rosalia and one hundred miles south of Chihuahua as bridges and rails are destroyed by retreating rebels. Huerta’s HQ remains at Jimenez while Aguilar denies rebel capture of Torreon area towns.
The rebel headquarters report a Torreon victory for the second time in a week, while federal sources deny the claim. Rebel authorities in Juarez also announce the cancellation of the train to Chihuahua.
Dispatches from General Huerta's camp report 1000 man work gangs pushing railway repairs toward the north after a four day telegraph interruption. General Rabago and Villa head toward Parral while rebels retreat toward Pedricene to avoid being cut off. Federal troops encounter three decapitated bodies near Dolores, including a Spanish ranch manager.
Reports from rebel headquarters say Huerta's troops are at risk as Lerdo near Torreon may fall to Generals Campa and Argumendo. If confirmed, Huerta could be cut off from supplies with 2500 troops threatening Huerta's rear and railroad lines.
In a report from Mexico City on May 31 President Madero declared there is no basis to claims that Torreon or Ciudad Lerdo have fallen to rebels. He said he had spoken with Torreon during the day to confirm the situation.
A federal column led by General Rabago defeated rebels near Parral as rebels fought among themselves over personal issues. General Huerta's column near Jimenez was in good condition and advancing north. Huerta also said Laguna district rebels were disbanding and rebel leaders' differences were frequent.
The United States Army transport Buford arrived in Los Angeles this afternoon after leaving Topolobampo and San Diego. The ship carried 424 refugees, with 41 disembarking at San Diego, en route from San Diego to San Francisco for relief work along the West Mexican coast.
Mrs. M De la Mater 66 died suddenly at her San Pedro apartments and will be moved to Abilene tonight with her sister Mrs. E D Misner. Noah Cox 18 died at home 909 Wyoming Street, survived by grandmothers and three sisters. funeral held at 4 pm with Rev Father Baas, San Fernando cemetery interment.
The funeral of Joe Priest from 715 West Poplar street was held at 9 30 this morning under the auspices of the Alamo Masonic lodge. Members of the local Elks lodge will attend, with Rev. T F Gallaher conducting services at the residence and grave. Burial is in the Alamo Masonic cemetery.
An old advertisement claims Grove’s Tasteless Chili Tonic drives out malaria and builds up the system for both adults and children. The notice appears in a Sunday issue alongside automotive and general health product promos.
Dr W A Hering and his bride Miss Minnie Cleary will return to San Antonio next week from Galveston where they were married Sunday afternoon at the home of friends. The trip home will be by automobile.
In Sunday's Light the ROL-O Rubberind ad highlights automobists long sought felt need. The brief note references a Sunday announcement and the product’s anticipated appeal to drivers seeking improved tire performance.
Professor Crawford of West Texas Military Academy will depart for Washington D C to join the Emerson Institute. He owns a half interest in the Institute and has received an offer to become president of St Paul’s College of Japan, a major Orient university.
Phil Farrell, accused of killing William C. Hamer, Medina Valley irrigation contractor, surrendered at Hondo County Jail. Hamer was shot May 19 at night in the construction camp. a woman there was slightly wounded.
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