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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1913
Page
1
A court ruling denies a U S request over retirement pay prompting continued deployment plans. Five U S Marines are listed as ready to be mobilized pending further guidance.
Governor Ralston proposes arbitration to settle Indianapolis street car strike after railway officials accept terms. Militia remains in city as union leaders resist charter surrender while public service commission may arbitrate if no mutual agreement is reached.
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Saturday with cooler temperatures. No precipitation is expected and records in the area may be challenged by the chill.
At 8 am weather reports show St Louis 66 rain with 20 mph south wind and 56 low. Chicago 66 rain with 24 mph south wind and 52 low. Milwaukee 52 rain with 10 mph south wind. St Paul 50 rain or snow and colder with 48 low. Kansas City 64 fair and colder with 64 low. New York 50 increasing cloudiness with 46 low. Boston 48 partly cloudy with 44 low. Washington 32 clear calm with 30 low and warmer Saturday.
Gen. Felix Diaz was seized in Havana and charged with shooting Pedro Guerrero during a band event at the Malecon. Guerrero was seriously wounded after striking Diaz with a knife and a confrontation followed as Diaz’s companions were detained.
George M. Colbert, a self described physician and alcohol researcher, pleaded intoxication was part of a scientific study and asked for release. Magistrate Breen discharged him on condition he continue any future experiments at home.
The San Antonio Light relies on the AP Leased Wire Day report as its primary source, supplementing with its own extensive news service. The AP report is described as the world's largest and most reliable general news service, delivering about 20,000 words daily.
Labor unions on the Sunset Central lines vote on authorizing a strike that could halt most traffic in the southwest. About 700 workers on the San Antonio division and roughly 6000 engine and trainmen system wide are involved, with a decision expected by Tuesday.
A Japanese man Yena mona was shot and killed in Fresno amid tensions with Chinese tong men. Earlier arrested in King's county for murder and robbery, they were released for lack of evidence. Two suspects sought jail to leave the country. one was slain within an hour, raising fears of retaliatory violence between races.
Washington officials debate who bears income tax on alimony over 3000 dollars yearly. Treasury considers withholding by payer or recipient. Likely outcome credits payer with deductible expense to avoid double taxation. Government expects about 2 million dollars in revenue loss, with 800 thousand allocated to finish the year.
A Constitutionalist junta meeting at Eagle Pass decided to delay attacking Piedras Negras until diplomatic exchanges are public. The report highlights Federal actions against Rev S G Inman and T B Jones protests, with local carts seized and workers redirected. Consul Blocker plans a strong protest to Federal authorities this afternoon.
One hundred and eighteen boxes of silver pesos valued at about 3000 dollars each, sent by Hugo Scherer & Co. of Mexico City for the steamer Mexico, were seized by government officials. Authorities say export may be confiscated under the law. The ship also carried over half a million in gold and silver bars. Export of pesos was reportedly authorized by General Huerta, but the consignment was left behind due to excess freight.
Governor Hatfield and officials report that October fatalities in West Virginia will support 25 widows and mothers for benefits. Temporary disabilities cost $18,797 this month. The first quarter indemnity is projected at $45,000, providing $20 monthly to each widow or mother and $5 monthly for each child.
The Senate banking committee voted seven to five to reopen its action reducing regional reserve banks to four. Democrats Reed and O Gorman joined others to back administration aims, while Hitchcock remained resistant and Crawford sided with the administration. A caucus looms if leaders fail to present a bill meeting White House approval by Monday.
London reports indicate efforts to win a Liberal party pledge on women's suffrage with talks featuring Frederick William Pethick-Lawrence and Emmeline Pankhurst allies. Constitutional suffragists shift stance, citing need to denounce militant tactics to secure parliamentary vote while municipal suffrage remains held.
Justice Holmes recalls a historic case where an indictment alleged striking a man on the head and splitting the skull but failed to state that the man died, ruling the charge defective for not alleging a killing.
Brown University president W H Faunce told the Baptist Social Union in Boston that western independence could undermine Orient morality when it meets caste. He argues individualism cannot stand alone in the Orient and warned of chaos if caste persists, calling it a major global issue.
A kettle of tar fire near the Concepcion road and First Mission caused Chief Wright and six companies to rush to St. John’s Orphan Asylum at 12 45 today. Sisters of Charity raised the alarm to stop the blaze from reaching the building housing numerous children. Only several barrels burned with no further damage.
Brazos Valley Telephone system managers gather in Waco for a two day conference. They will tour the Cotton Palace exposition together tomorrow.
Copies of the San Antonio Light have been barred from Mexico and an American woman, wife of a Piedras Negras businessman, was stopped at the international bridge and forcibly relieved of her newspaper.
Huerta prepares a formal negative reply to President Wilson and says Mexico will raise its army to 500000 with drafting for both women and men. John Lind travels to Mexico City to conduct final negotiations. The US discusses Mexican affairs, Chester cruiser heads to Vera Cruz with arms, Marines prepare, ten warships monitor Mexican waters, and 10000 soldiers camp at Texas City and Galveston.
Berlin announced that a united front by the powers would be studied if the United States asked for it. If the proposal came from Provisional President Huerta it would not be considered unless the United States indicated desire.
Provisional President Huerta will issue a formal reply denying U S demands and asserting no legal right to concede. The document reportedly includes plans to grow the Mexican army to 500000 as negotiations continue. John Lind arrives from Vera Cruz to press for a quick, clear outcome, accompanied by Captain Burnaside and Ensign Hill.
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