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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1913

Page

2

Recognition of Dictator Predicted in Mexico Crisis

The article discusses potential moves by Huerta's cabinet to push Congress to meet only to ratify decrees dissolving Congress and delaying elections. It mentions British naval actions, U.S. protests, and comments by Lord Cowdray on Mexican oil concessions and protection of interests amid ongoing unrest.

Jim Smith Virginia Leon Raemies Morelos Oil Bank of Wall Street Tuxpam United States Louisiana Lord Cowdray

Bitter Criticism of U S War Policy in Outlook

London dispatch notes Outlook on Mexico crisis calling the looming conflict a money grubber war. It argues the United States pursues colonial expansion and domination via the Monroe Doctrine, predicting revolutions and regional instability across Trinidad Jamaica Panama and Northern Mexico tied to American influence.

London Ing Outlook Atlantic Outik Napoleon United States United Mexico Unitedites Oak Trin Jamaica Panama Opia Dr. Wilson

Federals Near Juarez as Villa Mobilizes South

Juarez teems with soldiers as Gen Jose Rodriguez says Federals are 32 miles south with 1000 Villa followers marching to meet them. Villa and staff left Juarez after news of Samalayuca advance, with 8000 more men ready to ride trains. Villa claims 7000 in Juarez and asserts destruction of the Mexican Central. artillery accompanies his force.

EL Paso Tex Juarez Pancho Villa Associated Press Jose Rodriguez Villa Juan N. Medina Samalayaca Rodriguez

Love Feast 5 at Carnival Showcases Vitalitas

Report of a Love Feast at a carnival booth for Vitalitas the Vital Remedies product drawing enthusiastic visitors from across regions around Houston. John Akin quotes strong praise and notes fair displays explaining extraction and the product’s claimed health benefits for stomach liver bowel and blood. The display aims to widen awareness with a booklet recounting the product history and relief claims. The same Vitalitas is advertised at Wagner's 407 Houston Street.

Houston Ies John 8S. Akin Vital Remedies Ruile Vitalitas Orid Atery Fair Wagner's Houston Street

Maderos Leave Port as U S Forces Move Fugitives

Evaristo and Daniel Madero and their party were taken from Vera Cruz to the cruiser Chester after boarding the Rhode Island. The vessel sails toward Havana with a possible transfer to Morro Castle or Ward liner if met at Progreso. wives head to Mexico City. authorities oppose bail release and vow re arrest. Local rumor claims military orders to execute the Modernos upon reaching the fortress.

Vera Cruz Evaristo Daniel Madero Rhode Island Chester Havana Morro Castle Progreso Maderos Mexico City San Juan Alia

Warship Leaves Tuxpam to Return to Vera Cruz

Rear Admiral Fletcher reported the battleship New Hampshire had departed Tuxpam for Vera Cruz. The move, amid assurances from Constitutionalist Aguilar that foreign property would not be molested, signals a return to order between Tuxpam and Tampico.

Washington Fletcher New Hampshire Tuxpam Vera Cruz Aguilar Tampico Mexican Congress State Department United States Great Britain Mexico Spearins

Mexican Political Target and Britain Warship Dispatch

The article notes that northern Mexico is defined by a line from west of Tuxpam to Tampico. It reports unwillingness among constitutionalist reps to accept anything short of a full conquest and Huerta's removal. Secretary Bryan condemns a false claim that the State Department protested Britain sending ships to Mexican waters.

Mexico Tuxpam Tampico Carranza Huerta Bryan Mexico City State Department Great Britain Mexican England

Carranza plans social dance amid west coast campaign

Gen Venustiano Carranza stays in Magdalena Sonora amid preparations for a west coast campaign. A dance tonight will host townspeople and Carranza staff officers, with Sonora bankers and officials arriving for social events tomorrow. He denies foreign troop recruitment and comments on Wilson Lascurain dispute.

Magdalena Sonora Mexico Venustiano Carranza Carranza Hermosillo Nogales United States General Ojeda Guaymas Maytorena Cruz de Piedras Lee Christmas Chicago Wilson Huerta Pedro Lascurain Madero Luárez Lascurain Gobernacion

War veterans to hear fiddlers at Majestic Theater

San Antonio Civil War Veterans will be guests for Thanksgiving Eve at the Majestic Theater. Colonel Pattee leads three Union and three Confederate veteran fiddlers in a effervescent ante bellum program. Front seat reservations are set aside for local veterans who may attend.

San Antonio Raymond Majestic Theater Pattee

You Deserve the Best If You Ask for It

Motivational note urges readers to pursue top quality and insist on premium products. Emphasizes asking clearly for superior options and not settling for less. Ends with encouragement to seek value and excellence.

Postponed Speed Races Aim to Greet Faster Track

Exhibition car races drew fans as San Antonio hosts a dirt track meet at the Fair Grounds. Officials postponed the main program due to safety concerns, promising coupons honored Sunday with additional exhibitions. Louis Disbrow, Ralph DePalma, and Mason drivers showcased notable runs while burlesque events thrilled crowds, including Dr. W A Hering winning the You Auto See in a comical six-car race.

Fair Grounds San Antonio Railbirds Louis Disbrow Ralph DePalma George Mason Ed Rickenbacher Mason Frederick J. Fielding Fielding Dr. Fielding J. Alex Sloan Gus Monckmeter Staver-Chicago Bill Endicott Joe Clearey Heine Unbricht Endicott Bill Chandler W. A. Hering W. H. Furlong W. H. Loring American Automobile Association Dr. Hering

Auto Tire Factory Planned for San Antonio

San Antonio to host an automobile tire factory formed by the Texas Climatic Tire Manufacturing Association. Output starts at 100 tires daily with goals to cut price 15 to 20 percent and guarantee 4 000 miles. Elliot W Knight will head manufacturing with rubber specialists from Akron ready to relocate.

San Antonio F.T. Parks Texas Climatic Tire Manufacturing Association Parks Akron Elliot W. Knight Madero Mexico Knight

Obituaries of Wier Schneider Cooper in San Antonio

Obituary notices local to San Antonio report the deaths of James D. Wier 72 at his daughter’s home, Albertine Schneider 76 mother of Rev. Father Friedolin Schneider, and James Thomas Cooper 70 at his residence. Wier survived by a large family. Schneider’s funeral at St. Joseph’s Church. Cooper to Stockdale for interment with services at Stockdale Methodist Church.

H. Thode This City Roseberry Oklahoma City H. J. Albertson Denver Colo Apa T. A. Wier Dexta N. M Mission Burial Park

Tragic Deaths Reported for Cortez and Cain Siblings

Rafael Cortez 17 died at 420 San Fernando Street after arriving from Pandora Texas. Alma Cain 20 died in bed at 1624 West Salinas Street after epilepsy. inquest by Justice Campbell noted cause and survivors including her parents T L Cain and siblings.

New Permits Not Required for Saloons Says Comptroller

Comptroller Lane announces no action will close state saloons and that new bonds must be secured promptly while new permits are not required. The department will follow attorney general rulings stating new bonds are necessary but permits are not.

Austin Tex Lane

Colquitt Urged to Run for Third Term

Fort Worth Texas November 22 Governor Colquitt admits he is urged to seek a third term but has not decided whether to run.

Colquitt Fort Worth Tex

Churches Plan Holiday For Census House to House Drive

San Antonio school boards grant a half day on Tuesday December 2 for a city wide census canvass. About 2000 volunteers from public and parochial schools and religious groups will visit homes 2 to 4 pm to collect information and encourage church participation.

Bishop Shaw Father W. Hume J. Shreve Durham Home Visitation Daily Press Durham Home Visitation Committee San Antonio St. Louis

Roads Concert Tonight at Grand Opera House

A large audience is expected for a benefit concert at the Grand Opera House by the San Antonio Orchestra under Professor William H. Smith. The 30 piece ensemble will perform a varied program for the Bexar County Highway League while A. M. Fischer, league president, has been composing a song titled Good Roses to be judged by the public at the event.

Grand Opera House Bexar County Highway League San Antonio William H. Smith A. M. Fischer Highway League

Father of Labor Day Dies in Manchester

George McGuire, known as the father of Labor Day, a cigar maker, died in Manchester today. He first proposed a labor holiday at a Chicago labor convention in 1884.

Manchester N. H George McGuire McGuire Chicago

Chicago reformer lectures on vice and double standard

Clifford G. Roe of Chicago, noted reformer and former assistant state's attorney, spoke at Travis Park Methodist Episcopal church on the social evil. He denounced legalized vice, warned of dance halls and child disappearance, urged education and high school instruction on the issue, and received strong audience applause.

Clifford G. Roe Chicago Illinois Travis Park Methodist Episcopal Church Roe Rotary Club Equal Franchise Society Wolff & Marx San Antonio Y. Mi C. A Emory Hawk H. C. Burgin

Lectures On Philippines Travel To San Antonio

A. V. Dalrymple former governor of Amburayan province arrived in San Antonio with his wife and daughter to campaign publicity for the Philippine Islands. He plans about nine months in the United States delivering lectures on commercial and agricultural conditions and the Philippines U S relationship. San Antonio may be included in his itinerary and lectures will target chambers of commerce and civic bodies mainly in the Southern states.

Manila Merchants’ Association Government of the Philippine Islands A. V. Dalrymple Amburayan San Antonio United States St. Anthony Hotel Dalrymple Philippines Chambers of Commerce

Dallas Baptist offer backs half million for sanitarium build

At the Dallas general convention Colonel C C Slaughter pledged up to 200000 toward a 500000 goal for the Baptist sanitarium. The gift would match two dollars for every three raised from others and may fund a free clinic, extra dining room and a nurse home. All reports and recommendations were adopted.

Dallas Tex Baptist Sanitarium C. C. Slaughter

Accidentomic: Brother Fatally shoots Sister in Sherman

In Collinsville Bunyan Morgan accidentally shot and killed his sister Jewel age 1 while handling a shotgun at the family home. Local sheriff investigates the fatal incident reported from Sherman Texas on November 22.

Roy Sherman Tex Bunyan Morgan Jewel Collinsville

Prince Keiki Tokugawa, Last Shogun, Dies in Seclusion

Prince Keiki Tokugawa born 1837 in Edo died aged about 80 in Tokio. He ruled Japan briefly as Shogun in 1867 68 abdicated during Emperor Meiji’s restoration and lived in seclusion before being titled prince in 1898.

Tokio Keiki Tokugawa New York Keiki Tokugaw Keiki Japan Kanagwa United States Perry Empire of Japan Uedo Kyoto Matsuhito The Japan Times Okuma

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