Merritt Says Rockefeller Forced Entry Into Minnesota Copper
Leonidas Merritt testified before the Stanley Steel Trust committee that John D. Rockefeller pressured him after a rejected million dollar loan proposal. He described plans to consolidate ore interests and alleged threats to the Merritt brothers, noting Frick and Carnegie as early participants and portraying Rockefeller as coercive.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Leonidas Merritt
Stanley Steel Trust Committee
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Minnesota
Merritt
Chtefs
George W. Murray
Standard Oil
Atbrney Murray
Chairan Stanley
Rockefeller Oght
Danforth
Republicn of
New York
Stanley
Beall
McGilliddy
Gard
Ald Merritt
John Dckefeller
Merritts
Rockertle
Frick
Andrew Carnegie
Rick
Rock Island Strike Seems Near as UPS Outlook Grows
Rock Island strike threats escalate as union shopmen consider quitting even without a walkout. Federation officials oppose a strike, but unrest among workers may trigger action. Conference with Rock Island officials sought but not yet arranged. Presidents Kline Buckalow and Hinzman are on the scene.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Rock Island
System Federation Committee
Kline
Buckalow
Hinzman
Medina Cement Gets No Reduced Rate
Jake Wolff of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and Fred Cooke met with the railroad commission in Austin to seek a rehearing on reduced cement rates from Dallas to San Antonio for Medina Irrigation’s dam project. The commission refused, citing a policy to abolish all special rates despite the large cement need.
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Austin
Tex
Jake Wolff
San Antonio
Mayfield
Wolff
Prison escape suspects detained in Austin return expected
Deputy Sheriff Charles Stevens will bring back from Austin this evening two prisoners believed to be among those who escaped the county jail Sunday night. Austin police notified Sheriff Tobin last night that two men fitting the descriptions were detained there. The sheriff has not confirmed identities but suspects misdemeanor defendants. H. C. Applewhite appointed jail guard to replace T. Northaway.
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Charles Stevens
Austin
Tobin
H. C. Applewhite
T. Northaway
Businessman W B Honaker Dies in Texas Sanitarium
W B Honaker a Farmersville businessman and alleged oil field magnate died at a sanitarium in Sherman Texas His holdings in Electra oil fields and other ventures made him a millionaire His body was taken to Farmersville for burial
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TYR. Associated Press
Sherman, Tex
W. B. Honaker
Farmersville
Electra
Weather Outlook for San Antonio Area Tonight Through Thursday
The forecast shows unsettled and colder conditions tonight, with Thursday remaining unsettled and much colder across San Antonio and surrounding areas. Affected residents should expect variable precipitation chances and sharp temperature drops.
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San Antonio
Weather Summary From Multiple Cities Observed
Observations at 8 a m show temperatures ranging from 22 to 44 degrees across cities. Winds vary from southeast twelve miles to north thirty six miles with several locations reporting clear skies, fair and colder conditions, and occasional rain in Kansas City.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
No other San Antonio paper carries AP wire, Light declares
The San Antonio Light asserts that any claim others carry the AP wire in whole or in part is unfounded and without basis in fact. The statement emphasizes the Light as the sole carrier of the leased AP wire into San Antonio.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Prinz Joachim Strands Off Samana Island With Bryan Onboard
The Hamburg American ship Prinz Joachim is ashore on rocks near Samana Island 200 miles north of Haiti after leaving for Kingston Jamaica. William J Bryan his wife and grandson along with 87 tourists are on board and report no danger. Wrecking tugs will be sent. passengers calm as the steamer rests a mile offshore.
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Associated Press
New York
Navy
Prinz Joachim
Hamburg- American Line
Kingston
Jamaica
Samana Island
Haiti
William J. Bryan
Grand Child
Revenue Cutter Algonquin Ordered to Aid Stranded Ship
After news of the Prinz Joachim accident, treasury officials directed the revenue cutter Algonquin at Samana key to assist the stranded steamer and remove passengers if needed with dispatch from Washington on November 22.
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Washington, D. C
Prinz Joachim
Treasury Department
San Juan
Porto Rico
Algonquin
Samana Key
State Secretary Resigns in Chihuahua
Braulio Hernandez resigns as secretary of state to the state congress which convened last Monday and accepted the resignation. He held the office since the new party took charge last June. Jose M. Ponce de Leon named secretary ad interim.
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Chihuahua
Braulio Hernandez
State Congress
Hernandez
Jose M. Ponce de Leon
Cold Wave Predicted With Frigid Air Reaching Texas
A cold wave is forecast to hit Texas tonight as a high pressure area from the far northwest moves in. Forecasters warn the temperature may approach freezing before morning with the northern wind bringing unusually cold air to the region. The freezing line extended as far south as Roswell New Mexico this morning.
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Texas
Roswell
N. M
Trades Excursion 8 Delayed at Start
The jobbers and manufacturers excursion train left at 9:05 after a engine air pump piston failure caused an hour and forty minute delay. Stops at Adkins Lavernia and Sutherland Springs included short visits and a talk by S. P. Wiseman, with time adjustments to repay the delay.
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Adkins
Lavernia
P. Wiseman
Sutherland Springs
San Antonio
AFL Resolves Warship Building In Government Yards
In Atlanta the American Federation of Labor convention backs building all US warships in government navy yards and cites the eight hour law. Treasurer John B. Lennon opposes armament and warlike facilities. The body also endorses support for the Harriman lines strike. The session adjourns early for pending committee reports.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
American Federation of Labor
United States
John B. Lennon
Harriman
Former San Antonian Shot at Newark N J
Monroe F. Ellis once lived in San Antonio and was shot and seriously wounded at his Newark home while at the dinner table with his family. Efforts to locate relatives in San Antonio failed. Telegraphic dispatches from Newark do not reveal the shooter’s identity.
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Monroe F. Ellis
Newark
N. J
San Antonio
Ellis
W Newark
Boy's Arm Broken In Fall From Tree
Willie Johnston eight year old son of Sheriff Johnston of Gonzales Texas fell from a tree yesterday and sustained a broken arm. The accident occurred as he played near his home and was attended by local residents and a physician.
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Gonzales
Tex
Willie Johnston
Sheriff Johnston
Plan of Soledad in Mexican Revolt Translation Emerges
The Light publishes a translated version of The Plan of Soledad captured at Laredo and sent to San Antonio. It brands Madero's government as illegitimate and calls for the people, soldiers, and nation to rise up and cast him out. The document mirrors the Plan of San Luis Potosi and lists seventeen actions for the revolution.
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Mexico
Soledad
B. Reyes
Moses
Laredo
San Antonio
United States
Bernardo Reyes
Madero
San Luis Potosi
Diaz
Francisco J. Madero
Reyes
France
Havana
Fifteenth Infantry May Go to China From Manila
The Fifteenth Infantry, due to arrive December 1, is expected to be sent to China immediately. It will be reinforced to full war strength by transfers from other regiments and prepared for a long stay in Chinese territory. Army officials discussed trip preparations and issued a special physical test for officers around Manila.
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Manila
Wifteenth
China
Namara Defense Raises Question In McNamara Trial
Los Angeles defense questions whether prejudice against labor unions disqualifies a salesman facing murder charges in the Times explosion. The state argues prejudice must be personal to the defendant as a union member. The issue also asks how Times coverage of unions could influence bias at trial.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
James B. McNamara
Times
Talisman A. J. Stevens
Swope murders trial details cyanide purchase
Kansas City report describes Dr. B Clark Hyde's alleged cyanide buy at Hugo Brecklein drug store. Senator Reed outlines how Hyde ordered six five grain capsules totaling thirty grains and how the clerk hesitated, consulting Brecklein before selling. Brecklein warned to be careful with such poison.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
B. Clark Hyde
Senator Reed
Hyde
Hugo Brecklein
Reed
Mr. Brecklein
Revolution Reported in Paraguay Began in South America
Associated Press reports a revolution had begun in Paraguay with news reaching Buenos Aires on November 22. The brief item notes unrest and the onset of upheaval in the neighboring country.
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Associated Press
Buenos Ayres
Paraguay
Rebels Routed at San Nicolas Clash in Mexico
Dispatch from Mexico City reports General Reyes forces clashed at San Nicolas in a rebel stronghold. About 100 rebels under Candidio were routed by 300 loyal troops at San Isidro, with dozens killed or wounded and many taken prisoner.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Reyes
San Nicolas
Etaro State
Candidio
San Isidro
Search continues on suspected houses in Laredo Texas
Major Hagadorn deputy marshals and cavalry patrol three houses while warrants are issued. Hardy Jeffries and rangers captured fifty six horses near Aguilares. One thousand Mexican troops are in New Laredo with other troops distributed along the river. Two saddles and a rifle taken in Laredo. Immigration dept. investigates Mexicans with no business and deportations rise. 500 to 600 left since Saturday to Monterey and Satsillo. Adjutant General Hutchings to remain in Laredo indefinitely.
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Laredo
Tex
Hagadorn
United States
Hardy Jeffries
Aguilares
New Laredo
Immigration Department
Monterey
Saltillo
Hutchings
Train Held Ready at Lampazos Border Quick Move
Reported at Lampazos about 15 miles from Laredo where four hundred soldiers are stationed a complete train is held in readiness to transport troops to the border on short notice.
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Associated Press
Laredo
Tex
Lampazos
Galveston Troops Ready for Field Service
Major Blake the Fort Crockett post commander reports eight officers in Galveston are physically fit for field service. The two coast artillery companies at Fort Crockett are ready to go into the field at once per division orders from Governor's Island New York.
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Galveston
Tex
Blake
Fort Crockett
Governor's Island
New York
Coast Artillery
Reyes In No Danger Says Government Has No Case
Hicks the defense counsel asserts the government has no case against Gen. Bernardo Reyes even if arms and ammunition found in Laredo and elsewhere prove to belong to him. He argues conspiracy must be proven in court, and Reyes has no fear under U S law. Rodolfo Reyes will join Hicks in San Antonio tomorrow.
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Laredo
Bernardo Reyes
Soledad
Mexico
United
Hicks
San Antonio
Rodolfo R
General Reyes
Expatriate Reyes Faces Mexican Backlash Over Citizenship
San Antonio source T. R. Beltran reports a movement in Mexico to strip General Ber Reyes of his division command and Mexican citizenship. Beltran, returning from Saltillo and Monterey, says prominent citizens seek his discharge and forfeiture of his rights, with approval of local officials.
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San Antonian
Mexico
Ber Reyes
T. R. Beltran
San Antonio
Bel+tran
Saltillo
Monterey
Venustiane Ranga
Coahuila
Era
Reyes
Selt
Eral
Beltran Decla Reyes
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