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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1912

Page

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Injunction Denied in Medina Case Against Medina Valley IRR

Judge R H Burney denied an injunction to keep dam floodgates open in the Reitzer versus Medina Valley Irrigation case. The temporary restraining order issued August 6 was revoked, and the injunction prayers were denied. The ruling notes federal courts have concurrent jurisdiction in condemnation matters, holding the case and related suits in abeyance pending action in the federal court.

R. H. Burney Thirty-Eighth District Court Albert Reitzer Medina Valley Irrigation Company Neitzer Reitzer Burey Landwners Medina Company Burney T. S. Maxey Burney Alds United States Medin Company Thelaintiff States District Court

Cabinet Defeated Over Home Rule Bill in Commons

London cab inet defeated 22 to 206 in committee on home rule bill amid financial provisions dispute. Sir Frederick Banbury proposed cap on imperial funds to Irish parliament at 12.5 million excluding Irish tax. government faces criticism from Liberal MPs on customs control and protection risks. Cabinet may resign amid political crisis as the Commons adjourns. Mrs Eva Walls Bailey goes on trial in Shreveport for poisoning husband C C Bailey on August 19 with murder charge possible if poison case fails. Arson murders noted.

London Frederick Banbury House of Commons Ome Mrs. Bailey Shreveport Eva Walls Bailey C. C. Bailey Albert Watson Bailey

Weather observations with scattered readings and times

The report lists temperatures at various stations with times in the morning and early afternoon. Readings show highs around the mid seventies and lows near sixty-two, reflecting a mild day with gradual warming through the morning hours.

Local forecast for San Antonio area dries into clouds

Local forecast: for San Antonio and vicinity, tonight and Tuesday see increasing cloudiness as a low pressure system approaches. No precipitation details are given. temperatures and winds are not specified.

San Antonio

Current morning temperatures and winds across several cities

Morning readings list temperatures from 44 to 60 across cities including St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston and Washington. Winds range from 4 to 20 miles per hour with forecasts of rain or fair weather Tuesday and the lowest temperatures in the last 24 hours noted for each location.

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

McManigal Reveals Explosive Campaign Across Cities

Ortie E. McManigal testified in the dynamite conspiracy trial detailing his bombings in Peoria and other cities. He described wrecking bridges and power facilities, noting conflicts over promised payments with Hockin and J B McNamara as he faced choices between continuing bombings or quitting.

Indianapolis Ind Ortie E. McManigal Peoria Ill Mississippi River McManigal Mount Vernon Herbert Hockin Chicago McManigel Union Cincinnati J. B. McNamara McNamara J. J. McNamara Iron Workers’ Union

Week of Prayer Opens at YWCA Services for Business People

The YWCA begins its world week of prayer with noonday services in the assembly room at 12, 12:30, and 1 o clock to fit business schedules. Daily talks cover association work globally with Africa as the foreign focus and feature speakers Mrs. Hewitt Miss Bowden and Mrs. Ketter.

Young Woman's Christian Association Worldwide Association G. Bedell Moore A. Hewitt Ella Bowden Frank Ketter Africa

Sells Liquor Without License On Sunday Found Open

Deputy Sheriffs Galbraith Newton and Diaz found a saloon at Frio and Monterey selling liquor on Sunday with expired license and no renewal. The bartender claimed to be merely staff while naming a supposed proprietor. Records show no new license after July 11 1911. the bartender was arrested and the proprietor is sought.

James Gal-braith Alfonso Newton Antonio Diaz Frio Monterey Newton Sheriff's Department

Wilson and Marshall Both Presbyterians in Washington

Princeton New Jersey November 11 President-elect Woodrow Wilson has not chosen which Presbyterian church in Washington to join while Vice President-elect Marshall also attends a Presbyterian church. He noted enough churches exist for choice, smiling at the rivalry among congregations. The governor signaled a possible announcement within days on calling an extra session to consider tariff revisions, having planned to delay until his December vacation to avoid disrupting plans.

Princeton N. J Woodrow Wilson Washington Marshall Congress

Senators to Probe Mexican Revolution in El Paso

A Senate foreign relations subcommittee led by Borah Shiveley Hitchcock McCumber Fall and Smith will hold sessions in El Paso to deepen a probe into Mexican revolutionary affairs. Additional evidence from prior hearings will be reviewed before the panel moves on to San Antonio to continue the inquiry.

el Paso San Antonio Tex United States William E. Borah Idaho Benjamin F. Shiveley Indiana Gilbert N. Hitchcock Nebraska Porter J. McCumber North Dakota Albert B. Fall New Mexico William Alden Smith Michigan Foreign Relations Committee Senate Fall Smith

Eight Jurors Accepted in Rosenthal Gunmen Trial

In New York on November 11, with five jurors in the box, the trial of four gunmen charged with shooting Herman Rosenthal resumed before Justice Goff. Indications showed the jury would be completed before adjournment. Defendants Gyp the Blood Lefty Louie Whitey Lewis and Dago Frank again said they would testify, stating they expect acquittal. At recess eight jurors had been accepted.

New York Herman Rosenthal Goff Gyp the Blood Lefty Louie

Oklahoma Democrats to Run Special Train for Inauguration

The Oklahoma Democratic Committee plans a special train from Oklahoma City to Washington on March 4 1913 to witness the Wilson Marshall inauguration. Robert Galbreath Tulsa Democratic national committeeman announced the plan in Oklahoma City.

Taft shifts stance as ambassador retires over arbitration aim

Washington reports the voluntary retirement of Ambassador James Bryce of Great Britain affects US plans for an unrestricted arbitration treaty with Britain. President Taft wavered between abandoning the treaty and pursuing it with amendments, then decided to drop the effort, prompting Bryce to retire. Sir Cecil Spring-Rice likely to succeed Bryce, with Bryce moving to finish a South America book and begin work on Australia and New Zealand travels.

Washington James Bryce Great Britain United States Taft Senate Knox Bryce Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice Mr. Bryce Lord Pauncefote Foreign Office London Earl of Grandville Lord Roseberry Lord Curzon India Sir Arthur Miss Lester Persia Curzon W. Morgan Shuster Jr Sweden South America Australia New Zealand

No Surprise in London Bryce to Resign as Ambassador

London reports James Bryce intends to resign from the Washington ambassadorship after an Australian trip and devote the rest of his life to literature. He will stay in Washington to wind up pending negotiations. The press debates his term, criticizing his role aiding Canada in the reciprocity treaty with Sir Wilfrid Laurier.

James Bryce Great Britain Washington Ambassador Bryce United States Canada London Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice Bryce Westminister Gazette Sir Wilfrid Laurier Sarrores Press

Supreme Court Takes Thanksgiving Recess Without Decisions

The Supreme Court did not issue rulings today on the Union Pacific merger suit the hard coal cases or other major matters. The court announced its annual Thanksgiving recess from November 18 to December 22.

Washington United States Supreme Lamas Union Pacific

Odd Fellows Pick Texas Officers At San Antonio Encampment

Texas Odd Fellows choose officers for next year at the annual state encampment in San Antonio. Grand patriarch J W Christopher of Abilene and grand high priest B W Turnbow of Beaumont lead a gathering that includes about 125 delegates. sessions are at the Crocket hotel and 123 Soledad street with a banquet by the Rebekahs.

Texas Odd Fellows J. W. Christopher Abilene B. W. Turnbow Beaumont C. C.pangle Amarillo E. T. Vestal Waxahachie Crocket Hotel Department Council Soledad Street Rebekahs Independent Order of Odd Fellows San Antonio Harry Hertzberg Marcus M. Davis Order Jones Davis Odd Fellows’ Lodge Mr. Davis Alamo Joseph Ryan The Amelia Blank Charles R. Gibson Whie, T Gratia Anwood Gibson Odd Fellowship Texas Odd Fellows Dallas A. Brumbaugh Terrell

Sneed Boyce trial begins in Fort Worth with 300 veniremen

In Fort Worth Texas the second trial of banker and cattleman John Beal Sneed for the 1912 slaying of Captain A G Boyce opens. Judge Swayne calls 300 special veniremen as both sides prepare for the case and a week may pass before jurors are chosen. Sneed faces a potential delay as he seeks motions to continue the trial while witnesses remain unavailable.

John Beal Sneed Sneed Albert J. Boyce Fort Worth Texas Lena B. Sneed al Boyce Captain Boyce Sneed-Boyce Fort Worth. Tex Boyce A. G. Boyce Seventeenth District Court Room Swayne al Boyce Jr

Trains Crash Near New Orleans Killing and Wounding Many

A Yazoo & Mississippi Valley freight train crashed into an excursion train near Montz La about midnight causing many deaths and dozens of injuries. Officials blame brakeman Cunningham for failing to follow signals and orders. Names of victims and injured include Mrs Victoria Montague do Zachary and Charles Greco among others.

New Orleans Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Montz Victoria Monteguedo Zachary Of&nnie Comeaux Charles Greco Thomas M’guinness Baton Rouge Ben Garvey BE. Scott Lula Louphier Bessie Carpenter Nora Wilson Woodville Miss T. McGinnis R. E. Sanderson Gustave Leoux C. D. Martinez W. N. Tipton Baton Rosa Greca Slaughter Frank Greca Victor Stoltz Oscar Zambrano Mexico Louisiana State University Bation Rouge Henry Bode Baton Rouge Sanitarium

Europe Near War In A Week Diplomats Seek Turkey Solution

London reports Europe faces a potential war within days as Bulgaria moves toward Constantinople and Russia protests. Austria Hungary and Serbia clash over Albania and rail access, while Germany and Maria Theresa attempt mediation. Russian mobilization signals rising crisis as Adrianople battles and cholera afflict wounded troops.

London Europe Constantinople Russia Austria-H Servia Germany Austria-Hungary Maria Austria Turkey Cess Albania Niath Roumania Belgrade Kan Durazzo Adrian Maras

Fight Rages at Capital May Halt Massacre

Vienna reports Bulgarian forces press on at Tchatalja lines with raids on Turkish outposts. Decisive push aims to reach Constantinople as Turkish troops retreat, potentially preventing a massacre and interference. Reichspost notes no triple alliance action against Belgians and seeks to calm diplomatic tensions.

Vienna Reichspost Tchatalja Stantinople Belgi Tal Tria Albania Servia

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