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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1913
Page
1
The automobile races at the fair grounds were postponed for a second time as track conditions risked driver safety. Exhibition runs occurred, including Louis Disbrow in the Jay Eye See, with rain checks issued for Sunday’s events.
Washington reports allow springlike weather across the country except the Carolinas and Georgia where fall temperatures lingered. A low pressure wave is blamed for the warmth, with cooler air expected tonight. The temperature in Washington rose to 76, the warmest November 20 since 1879.
The Philadelphia common council approved forming a committee of state and city officials and business leaders to hold meetings for strikers and manufacturers to present grievances. Of nearly 5000 workers who joined the strike, about 3000 remain out after several employers granted wage raises and union recognition.
Chinese traders in Panama suspend all business since Monday to pressure the registration law. Leaders urge Peking for guidance while some wavering appears. Food shortages ease as other traders open stores. government warns price hikes will lead to arrest and imprisonment.
The queen’s influenza condition improved markedly, prompting King Alfonso to depart for Vienna to visit the Austrian court. The queen will join him in London after his Vienna trip.
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for unsettled conditions tonight and Saturday with colder air moving in. Strong winds and chances of rain accompany the front as temperatures dip. Local residents should prepare for chilly, damp weather and carry rain gear.
Morning observations from eight to eight show St Louis at 62 with clear skies and a 26 mile south wind. Chicago reports 62 with rain and warm south wind. Milwaukee 59 partly cloudy with 18 mile south wind and colder air. Paul 60 cloudy with 34 mile south wind and northward shift. Kansas City 58 clear with 22 mile southwest wind and colder. New York 56 clear with 4 mile southeast wind and rain. Boston 46 clear with 6 mile northwest wind and rain. Washington DC 52 clear with 4 mile north wind and Saturday fair.
The tenth annual convention of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress will convene in Washington for three days starting December 3. President Wilson and cabinet members will speak as delegates from across the nation attend. The Panama Canal's completion will shape talks, with the Woman's National Rivers and Harbors Congress hosting a reception for Vice President Marshall and family and Speaker Clark. Mrs. Sarah Strout of Portland is slated as principal auxiliary speaker.
Passengers on the steamship Ancona arriving from Naples faced a panic when an alcohol heater exploded in a pantry. The fire spread to the salon passageway and companionway before officers and crew halted it in about thirty minutes. Many passengers were aboard when it happened and were reassured the vessel was safe.
Guidance on renting spare rooms via Light Classified Ads in The Light. Encourages homeowners to advertise and describes low costs for ten day runs including Sunday issues. Mentions refunds for unused insertions and that wants ads help find suitable roomers.
An anonymous San Marcos letter signed by "various true Mexicans" protests a prior appeal to Governor Colquitt to release suspects in the Carrizo Springs trouble. The Spanish message denounces the so-called Liberal Mexican party and asserts Mexicans in San Marcos are peaceful citizens who reject the letter’s threats.
The westbound Imperial Limited wrecked near Coldwell 175 miles east of Fort William. The engine jumped a lake ledge and plunged into Lake Superior, drowning the fireman while the engineer escaped. Baggage and heavy cars remained on the grade as telegraph wires were down. Initial reports placed the accident near Rossport due to local sinkholes.
The opening speech in support of the administration currency bill will be delivered Monday in the Senate by Banking Committee Chairman Owen. The House plans three days of currency discussion before Thanksgiving, with adjournment likely to Monday morning at 11 o'clock and the special session ending at noon.
Byrd Robinson a famed Tennessee railroad builder projects a line from San Antonio to San Angelo passing Kerrville. Kerrville citizens would provide a $100000 bonus a depot site and county right of way with payment only after substantial construction toward San Angelo. A committee led by Captain Charles Schreiner will study the proposal and report later.
The Russian foreign office and admiralty have not agreed on a reply to the American invitation for the Hampton Roads review honoring the Panama canal opening. Russia will likely send a representative to participate in the ceremony.
The San Antonio Light notes it receives the leased wire day report from Associated Press, a leading general news service, supplementing its own sizable local and special news coverage.
Dr. Frank Paschal urged merging city and county hospital plans at the Associated Charities annual meeting. He noted $125,000 each from city and county for two hospitals, urging a single facility to reduce duplication, improve care, and save money while supporting transit and employment efforts of the charity.
Prof Earl Barnes told the Missouri University Extension Center that matrons make the best teachers for youth. He argued the modern system overemphasizes celibacy and cited the New York board of education requiring a married teacher to resign for motherhood as an insult to American womanhood.
W T Shelton the Shiprock Indian agency agent says only a few Navajos on Beautiful Mountain are linked to indictments in the federal court. He believes the accused lack tribal support and that others on the mountain are urging surrender. He reports quiet at Shiprock and expects the troublemakers to yield with troops arriving.
George Rheinhardt a 65 year old white man was jailed for 200 days by Acting Police Judge Steves after arraignment on a vagrancy charge. Witnesses said he preyed on victims with a sob story promising small change, targeting neighbors and relatives over five years in the city and nearby areas. He was caught when attempting to extract cash from Nat Parks at 714 Brooklyn Avenue.
Worcester, Mass. November 21. Professor Jacob Hollander of Johns Hopkins said six years of Dominican Convention supervision of customs have boosted San Domingo’s foreign trade to about 20.6 million dollars for 1911 12 from five million the prior year. He called the change a social political and economic revolution improving security and peasant stability on the island. Professor Philip M. Brown of Princeton urged a union of Central American republics and US leadership to foster it.
A dairyman G McCarthy's horse ran wild from Austin street at 4 30 am striking a plate glass window at Washer Bros on South Alamo street. The horse was fatally wounded. McCarthy was thrown. Damage to the window estimated at 40 dollars.
The Dreadnaught Wyoming tops the current scores with 41.19 percent, while her sister ship Arkansas follows at 40.97 percent. The North Dakota trails after repairs at a navy yard interrupted the competition, with spring events expected to decide the general trophy.
President Wilson announced there will be no New Year's reception at the White House during Congress holiday recess. He plans a ten days vacation with destination undisclosed. The omission ends a Washington historic institution.
Charles H. Sherrill of New York urges Latin American viewpoint respect and proposes inviting Argentina or Brazil to join U S in Monroe Doctrine actions to avoid unilateral policing. D George F Tucker argues abandoning the doctrine to improve trust and commerce. He favors a conference with major powers on Mexico peace and prosperity.
Berlin reports show 1911 with 15 780 divorces or 24 per 100 000, up from 12 180 in 1906. Marriages drop from 8200 per 100 000 in 1906 to 7800 in 1911. Berlin divorce rate averages 96 per 100 000 in 1911 vs 62 per 100 000 from 1901 to 1904.
William Bayard Hale arrived in Tucson and is said to resume talks with General Carranza if Washington directs. The plan omits credential presentation, with further discussions possible at Hermosillo if needed.
The Good Roads Day eight event is moved from December 4 to January 14 in Bexar County. The change was decided at the Woman's Good Roads Auxiliary meeting at the Chamber of Commerce after consulting with movement workers. Mrs. J. J. Stevens becomes permanent chairman and Mrs. Mabel M. Bates secretary.
Vengeance visited on suffragists as a lumber yard burned on the Thames near Oxford. Assailants raided the suffragette offices, wrecked furniture and scattered literature. Damage reached $100,000. Placards blamed Lloyd George and democracy for property loss.
A record consignment of English mail arrived in New York aboard the Majestic. The 5802 sacks, about 155 tons, surpassed earlier volumes as heavy weather at Queenstown on November 9 disrupted Mauretania’s usual mail pickup. The consignment is the first since November 12.
The Nippo Jiji printed an attack on American soldiers in Honolulu alleging women were insulted and that residents fear going outside. Brigadier General Frederick Funston demanded an apology, calling the piece a malicious untruth aiming to disrupt racial harmony in the islands.
New York supporters aim to raise 4 million by November 24 as the money clock in Madison Square moves beyond the 3 million mark. The morning total reached 2,849,880 with over 1,200 subscribers already listed.
Evaristo and Daniel Madero, kin of Mexico’s late president, flee to the American consulate in Vera Cruz. Canada declines to surrender them to local authorities. They are moved aboard the Rhode Island under escort, with John Lind and Admiral Fletcher coordinating with Washington.
After talks among Acting Secretary Roosevelt and State Counselor Moore, Rear Admiral Fletcher was told to protect U S. residents at the American consulate in Vera Cruz and, if needed, remove them from Mexican jurisdiction. The Bryan directive to extend asylum to Mexicans in need was cited with Diaz’s case as an example. It is reported Fletcher will help place the Madero faction aboard a liner outside Mexican waters.
No orders to leave Mexico City. Nelson O Shaughnessy American charge d affaires had two meetings with Mexico's foreign affairs minister. Washington has not issued instructions to depart. Monterrey area authorities demand cash from foreign firms for army maintenance. Monterey Steel and Waters-Pierce Oil are named.
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