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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1911
Page
1
Eleven prisoners escaped from the county jail last night through a hole cut under a second-floor window during remodeling. The escapees, held on charges from theft to murder, were aided as guards and workers struggled to notice the delivery until this morning.
The American Good Roads congress opened in Richmond Virginia with 300 delegates. President Taft attended but was ill, with Secretary Wilson as guest of honor. Speakers included Governor Mann Senators Swanson Logan Lamb and Representative Moore. Strong Southern delegations were reported.
At the Savannah race course on the first practice day for the grand prize and Van derbilt cup events, J. D. McNay in a Case car died after losing control and flipping at Montgomery cross roads. Mechanic Maxwell was badly hurt. Earlier, Joe Dawson in a Mormon car collided with others. Dawson suffered serious injuries and may miss next week’s races. Knipper and Hains in Mercer cars were unhurt. Mercer cars were heavily damaged.
The House special committee on inquiry reopened hearings into United States Steel. Chairman Stanley expects no early closure, with sessions likely through the Christmas holidays. Testimony will probe alleged monopoly and transportation ties, and ore shipments from Minnesota to the lake region. The Duluth rail rate cut to sixty cents a ton is noted. The Citizens League plans a 8:15 pm meeting at Knights of Columbus hall next Wednesday to outline campaign plans.
Federal judge postpones the trial of the Chicago Packers on criminal Sherman Act charges until the following Wednesday. The Supreme Court adjourned until December 4 without a stay for the Packers. Packing companies may still seek relief from Associate Justice Day in Canton, Ohio, on habeas corpus matters.
Federal Judge George A. Carpenter delayed the hearing of J. Ogden Armour and nine other packers accused of Sherman antitrust violations until Wednesday morning. The postponement follows Judge Kohlisaat of the circuit court quashing habeas corpus writs and withholding entry of the order. The defense and prosecutors weighed next steps without a separate trial.
London November 20 Knowledge that England is on the point of going to war with Germany in support of France in the Moroccan crisis and that government consented to Russia's advance on Persia has sparked criticism over secrecy in foreign affairs. Foreign Secretary Grey promised a parliamentary statement on November 27.
A joint meeting of Publicity league and city property owners is set for 4:30 this afternoon in the Chamber of Commerce to discuss boosting funds for the winter advertising campaign. Directors oppose asking business men to cover the full 20000 needed and propose property owners contribute to amplify the fund due to expected tourist influx and investment interest.
For San Antonio and vicinity: Tonight and Tuesday, fair skies with little temperature change anticipated.
Observations at 8 a m show varied conditions from 44 degrees in St Louis with a west wind to 32 in Chicago with snow and a west wind to 20 in Milwaukee with snow tonight. New York at 52 partly cloudy with rain or snow tonight and Tuesday.
Labor Commissioner Starling submitted to the attorney general evidence including photographs from a recent inspection. The pictures show that several large Texas railroads violate the car repair shed law by having sheds that are inadequate for worker protection. Suits may follow.
Statement asserts that no newspaper other than the San Antonio Light carries the AP leased wire into San Antonio, and claims the assertion has no basis in fact or evidence.
The Associated Press reports in Detroit that the government will open its criminal case against firms and individuals tied to the bath tub trust in federal court on January 30, with officials announcing the schedule.
El Paso residents mistook a parade for a battle when gunfire erupted in Juarez as crowds rushed to view a supposed Regista revolt. Orozco and his troops appeared later, while Mexican and American authorities heightened guard along the Rio Grande amid fears of unrest.
Associated Press report from Eagle Pass Texas notes calm across the border in Piedras Negras. Officials see outbreaks as personal dissatisfaction and an organized movement against the government appears impossible. Reyes has little support and only a small cavalry presence guards Piedras Negras with troops moved to Las Vacas and Guerrero.
Secretary Stimson telegraphed General Duncan to mobilize a force adequate to patrol the border and have more troops available from army posts nationwide. The order follows a policy to stamp out filibustering and enforce neutrality laws, with Duncan ready to move as needed and to deploy troops where most useful along the border.
Governor Colquitt said the present ranger force of forty is not large enough to handle border needs and he may expand to about sixty men. He notes neutrality law violations at Laredo and other points. Taft will reimburse Texas for border policing costs. A Mexican official is due in Austin for talks. no word yet from General Hutchings.
General Bernardo Reyes appeared for a bond hearing after a Laredo grand jury indictment charging two counts. Col. F A Chapa and Fred W Cook of S A Drug Co. acted as sureties on a $310000 bond. The charges involve purchase of arms and munitions and conspiracy to equip an armed expedition into Mexico in violation of neutrality laws.
A massive promotion runs until Saturday December 2 offering 150,000 extra votes for every $24 in new yearly subscriptions. Any new yearly sub counts toward the total of $24 or more and readers are urged to read today’s issue for details. War counts more now than ever during the contest.
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