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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1913

Page

5

Villa takes Juarez as battleground in nerve raid

Pancho Villa’s Constitutionalist force seized Juarez with trains, trapping Federal troops in a swift night raid. Three Americans died, including Charley Sergerson of El Paso, as Villa’s men placed gas and routed the sleeping defenders before dawn. American patrols kept the border clear while refugees fled across the bridge.

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Weather temperature report for multiple cities

A garbled weather bulletin lists temperatures and conditions for San Antonio Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City New York and Washington with notes on cloud cover wind direction and low temperatures. Entries show uncertainties and typographical errors but convey forecasts and historic highs and lows across several urban areas.

Excursion 10 Pass Over New Railroad Arrangements

Chamber of Commerce plans a Fredericksburg excursion Tuesday November 18 as part of a three day celebration marking a railroad completion. A Pullman special with four cars and baggage coach will join an 8:5 regular train, with an expected excursion rate. The trip includes a bridge departure and return, targeting San Antonio businessmen. Nearby, an oxen cart incident at Concord Mass disrupted a Boonga Maina freight crossing, killing one ox and injuring another.

Brown Toni Chamber of Commerce Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Sperla San Antonio Fredericksburg Road Warhig

Plans to prevent traffic disruption amid railway strike

Fed mediation board and Sandhitten confer on measures to avert traffic disruption on the Southern Pacific during a pending settlement of the strike. Houston reports indicate limited movement and cautious readiness, with Crum and partners signaling possible progress, while union leaders bolster a joint front to block any traffic diversion.

Washington, D.C Federe Board of Mediation and Sandhitten Southern Pacific Pendlig Houston Federated Committee Simy Federation Ean UL Katy Brisco International & Great Noritieth Trinity & Brazos Valley Santay Fe Galveston Minton & Person Texas Louisiana Federation Ieaders Patestine San Antonio Dallas Kingsville Mewpe Waton Jay Jmen Fl Paso Islant G. 8. Wand Corpans Hag BR Hig Charles x Douge Ioustea Mar Antonio Tonisiana Ieaders Ald Siri Lajem Wrattschatt

Passengers Safe After Burning Vessel Sighting

Reports indicate passengers were rescued from a burning ship named Pannonia after distress wireless messages surfaced. The Pantonia remained at sea with an active crew, while Marconi operators and cable teams pursued confirmation of the Balmes disaster claim and the status of the Raimes.

Cunard Marconi Cape Rage Noel Pannonia

Army Prepares for Eventualities as Cavalry Units Stay

Reports indicate United States forces ready for possible intervention in Mexico. The Second Cavalry remains in its department while the Fifteenth Cavalry is sent to replace it, with both units to stay near the border due to ongoing tensions. Supplies have shifted toward border posts and forts in support of mobilization, alongside warnings that the government will act if Mexican issues escalate.

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Anti-Slavery Law Passed in Islands

Manila report notes the Philippine national assembly passing an anti slavery measure today. Framed by Witlane II. Phipps insular auditor, the bill reaffirms Spanish statutes against slaves and incorporates American law while facing heated debate and opposition.

Manila Philipping National Assembly Whey Witlane II Phipps Insular Salimite

MAS elects Stevens and Stone as Daughters leaders

McLantin Stevens of Mississippi was unanimously elected president-general of the United Daughters of the Confederacy at the convention after rival candidate Mrs Nathan D Elli of Virginia withdrew. Mrs Cornelia Branch Stone of Texas was elected honorary president-general. In Texas, the secretary of state approved the charter of the San Antonio Automobile Racing Club with an $8000 capital stack to promote vehicle contests and related events.

McLantin Stevens Msstissiupi Daughters of the Confederacy Nathan D. Elli Virginia Cornelia Branch Stone Texas Chig Cty Austin Tes Secretary of State San Antonio Automobie Racing Club Si Attenio Frederick Fielding Town Tington W. A. Hering

Pack Saddles Ordered for Texas Shipment

Jeffersonville ind nov 15 an order for 200 pack saddles was authorized by the office of the quartermaster general in Washington to be sent to Texas. Saddles are to be shipped to a United States Army depot and will be inspected to ensure they work dry and tight.

Jeffersonvile Ind Texas United Os Army

Twenty Millions Expenditure for Improvements Questioned in Lexur County

A reader questions the estimated expenditure for improvements in San Arto Miroami Lexur County. The note suggests the author doubts the total cost and asks where the funds are expected to come from and whether the project is already underway. Unknown details and OCR errors obscure specifics.

San Arto- Miroami Lexur

Classified Ad Fragment Promotes Rental Space Offer

An unclear want ad fragment markets rental space. It mentions advertising placement and price hints but lacks full details or contact information. The text reads as an odd boiled-down notice seeking to advertise a place for sale or rent.

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Fragmented local notice from Ser Antonio reader offers home buying

The readable text mentions homes and buying activity in a Ser Antonio area with references to numerous households and a segment about light entering reading homes. Details are garbled but indicate a housing related notice or advert from the locale.

Ser Antonio

Disorderly officer report on arms shipments and border duties

A chaotic police report notes arms and Morounition being sent to Mei by government orders for border duty. Major Rive cites exceptional shipments, two artillery caissons to Tran for Port Bliss after repairs, and mentions other disjointed details.

Toh J.liee Department Orfamen Rive Port Bliss Ays

Light Hag story in Southwest Texas paper noted

A garbled OCR item from a Southwest Texas newspaper mentions a Light Hag figure linked to patronage and fame. The fragment references San Antonio papers and unspecified metrics, hinting at local media coverage and public attention without clear event details.

Southwest Texas Sat Antonio

Huerta Rejects US Mediation and Digs In at National Palace

Mexico City dispatch reports Provisional President Huerta shows no willingness to yield to American mediation or recall demands as the United States pressures Congress and a new assembly nears opening. Officials warn of a possible withdrawal of the American embassy and deployment of marines as Huerta maintains a defiant posture toward Washington while Congress readies for organization and temporary officers.

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