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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1912

Page

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Democrats Gain Senate Hope as Wisconsin Vote Shifts Power

Washington dispatch notes Democrats likely control both houses as Wisconsin's victor joins a wave of Republican gains. Underwood appears secure in the House, while Victor Berger loses his seat to William H. Stafford on a fusion ticket. Senate outlook hinges on remaining state elections with several races leaning to Democrats.

Washington House of Representatives Congress Senate Alabama Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Virginia Arkansas Delaware Georgia North Carolina New Jersey Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas West Virginia Colorado Kansas Nebrasa Nevada Oregon Underwood House Solid South Oscar W. Underwood Ways and Means

Local forecast for San Antonio area

Tonight and Thursday fair with cooler temperatures and frost expected tonight. San Antonio and vicinity residents should prepare for chilly conditions and possible hard freeze risk.

San Antonio

Weekly U S Weather Synopsis For Major Cities

Observations at 8 a m report temperatures in multiple cities with conditions and wind directions. St Louis 56 cloudy south wind eight mph. Chicago 64 rain southwest eight mph. Milwaukee 36 cloudy north eight mph. St Paul 30 clear southeast four mph. Kansas City 44 clear northwest eighteen mph. New York 52 cloudy southwest twelve mph with rain tonight or Thursday. Boston 52 cloudy southwest one mph with rain Thursday. Washington 48 cloudy south one mph with rain Thursday.

ST. Louis Chicago Milwaukee ST. Paul Kansas City New York Boston

Turkish Stronghold Surrenders to Servian Troops

Monastir fell to Servian forces at 2 PM local time after a dispatch from Belgrade reported the Turkish stronghold capitulation.

Monastir Belgrade Rome Tribune

113 Dogs Put Down by City Poundmaster

In October Poundmaster Jiminez ordered the execution of 113 dogs captured by city ropers after owners failed to pay license tags. The report shows 146 dogs were seized with 33 reclaimed. October fees totaled 95.95 dollars. Also recorded were 34 horses 18 cows and two goats caught by poundmen. A separate note from Waco Texas mentions a large crowd at Woman's Day Cotton Palace and a parade scheduled for 2 to 3 PM with about 35 000 attendees yesterday.

Hgs Jiminez Waco Tex Cotton Palace

October fines set record at local police court

Judge Buckley imposed 5262 in fines in October. Of that total 2187 was paid in cash, 759 served, and 895 appealed. The month marked the highest fines collection in the court’s history.

Buckley

No Honest Mike Needs 10 Fear or a Governor

President-elect Wilson declares there is absolutely nothing for the honest and enlightened business men to fear from the Democratic administration. He hopes to unite progressive forces for a government free from corporate influence and to foster vigorous enterprise with fair competition. Selig Deutschmann of San Antonio appears among the first visitors as Mrs Wilson assists. Governor Wilson receives a congratulatory message from Princeton University.

Princeton N. J Wilson Taft Roosevelt Congress Deutschmann Selig Deutschman San Antonio Texas

Known Circulation Figures For Local Newspapers

Modern advertisers demand known circulation numbers. The Auditor of the Association of American Advertisers tested Tue Licur and the San Antonio Express. Tue Lieut also had its figures audited by Ayer and Son of Philadelphia. The Express did not publish its audit results.

Tue Licur Association of American Advertisers United States San Antonio Express Express Philadelphia Ayer

Lieut Newspaper Praised for Largest Local Circulation

Local and foreign advertisers seek Lieut circulation with San Antonio lead. The Lieut boasts the widest 150 mile radius reach, doubling rivals in San Antonio, and adding five thousand more homes served daily and Sundays. It emphasizes quality and growth in ten months.

Texas San Antonio

Roosevelt Edges Taft in Bexar County Vote Totals

With 8317 votes counted in Bexar county Roosevelt leads Taft by a wide margin and Wilson trails. Roosevelt's tally stands well ahead of Taft's, while Wilson's share is substantially smaller. full city and county returns expected to push total near 9000 with electors showing little variation.

Bexar County Wilson Roosevelt Taft

Naval Reserve Enlistment Open to Former Navy Members

E Beckham and F D Richardson officers in charge say the government plans a national naval reserve. Former Navy members under 40 may enlist and must agree to respond to presidential calls for service. Enlistment term up to two years. reserve members receive a distinctive button. The practice exists in England, Germany and other nations with noted success.

E. Beckham F. D. Richardson Naval Reserve Navy England Germany

Fair and Cooler Weather Headed This Week

Weather observer says the upcoming change will be fair and cooler but not severe. A local shower dropped about 0.02 inches in San Antonio this morning as winds shifted to the north, yielding cooler, dry conditions afterward.

San Antonio

Simon Roos Dead in Houston After Long Commercial Career

Simon Roos a prominent figure in Houston commerce since 1865 died late yesterday at age 70. He was born in France and made a lasting impact on the city’s business life.

Simon Roos Houston Tex France

Roosevelt and Wilson Win Key States in Historic Election

AP reports sweeping victories for Wilson Marshall ticket across states never before captured by Democrats. Roosevelt shows strength in Illinois Pennsylvania and other states. Taft trails with uncertain votes while Minnesota Iowa New Hampshire and Wyoming shift through late tallies. The race features shifting margins as results come in from large cities and rural counties.

Roosevelt Pennsylvania Illinois States New York Wilson-Marshall United Senate Wilson Marshall Indiana Illinoi Govnor Wilson Taft Idaho Vermont Utah Iowa Minesota New Hampshire South Dakota Wyoming Colonel Minnesota Towa Wil Son Son Chicago

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Wisconsin Berger Lathrop Brown D. J. O’leary James P. Maher William Calder John Fitzgerald Herman A. Metz D. J. Riordan B. I. Taylor George McClellan M. Driscoll T. B. Dunn H. G. Danforth C. M. Hamilton Peter G. Teneyck Serena E. Payne E. S. Underhill Massachusetts Wilder Winslow Gardner Phelan Curley William J. Browning John J. Gardner J. Thompson Baker Thomas J. Scully Allen B. Walsh William B. Tuttle Lewis J. Martin Eugene F. Kirkhead Walter I.mccoy Edward W. Townsend John J M. Essen M. Eee SRI Iver Ee S.miamonts Poundmaster Mike Selig Deutschmann Hibben Princeton University Woodrow Wilson Colquitt Lele Ia New Mexico North Dakota Ohio Rhode Island Total Arizona California Connecticut Florida Town Maine Maryland Missouri Montana Nebraska Michigan Bop NEW Democrats PRR THE Associated Press
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