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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1911
Page
1
A Rome telegram reports the Italian cruiser Marco Polo has captured a Turkish transport Sabah and arrived at Taranto with a Turkish general, 200 soldiers, 200 horses, and 5000 rifles aboard. The Rome Tribuna earlier said Marco Polo captured Sabah.
Judge Arthur W. Seeligson announced he will not seek re election after eight years on the Fifty seventh district court. Thomas Murphy appears set to run for the seat, while Seeligson’s departure opens the field for several potential contenders after the upcoming election.
In Rome on Oct 3 the Italian cruiser commander says Constan tinople’s report of Turkish warships entering the Dardanelles was likely a deception to mislead Italy. The message was received and the report continued on page 2.
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with light winds and mild temperatures. Regions nearby can expect clear skies, no precipitation, and comfortable evenings followed by another day of pleasant conditions.
Observations show St Louis 66 with rain and southeast wind. Chicago 54 cloudy with southeast wind and showers. Milwaukee 50 rain and southeast wind with possible gale. St Paul 48 rain and southeast wind. Kansas City 72 clear with south wind turning west. New York 50 clear with east wind and possible showers. Boston 46 fair then increasing clouds. Washington 54 cloudy with northeast wind and probable showers.
The Associated Press reports Antwerp records 240 lives lost in coasting craft from Sunday's North Sea storm with over 100 bodies washed ashore. Amsterdam notes Zeeland and other provinces suffer heavy loss and damage as storm disrupts communications. Bruinesse fishing fleet nearly wiped out with 130 boats, 120 lost. Dordrecht waterways see 45 wrecks. Stoenberg area reports 28 bodies washed ashore.
A 11 year old negro lad known as Ed Jones was brought to police by Special Officer Andy Battle last night at 11. Otto Schendel, who ran a merry go round at the circus grounds, testified the boy rode and jumped the hobby horse then threatened him. The pistol dropped from the boy’s shirt as Schendel restrained him. The county court heard the affidavit charging unlawful carrying firearms.
The statement claims that no other newspaper carries the Associated Press wire into San Antonio in whole or in part, asserting it has no basis in fact or tacit agreement.
Southern Pacific yards and shops in San Antonio will be closely guarded as strikebreakers are en route from the east to replace striking workers. More than fifteen men were sworn in as special officers at city hall and will guard railroad property after talks between railroad officials, Mayor Callaghan, and Chief Newnam.
In Houston on October 3, J J Pipes was killed and B Crocket seriously wounded in a clash between strike-breakers and striking workers. Gordon Knight was cut, Capt H S S Sisk struck by a rock or club. Conflicting statements hinder identifying shooters as guards and strikers crowd the shop enclosure.
Federal troops clashed with Zapata’s 800 men at a junction of Puebla Guerrero and Oaxaca. Zapata’s force was routed with heavy losses. six Zapata chiefs captured and many rebels taken prisoner, while Zapata escaped. Vera Cruz naval authorities monitor coast for arms from New Orleans. Tehuantepec clashes leave several dead.
R H Ward of San Antonio announced in Austin that he would probably make the race for Supreme Judge. The statement came during a visit on October 3, outlining his possible candidacy and intentions.
R H Ward a prominent local attorney and former attorney general of Texas seeks the associate justice seat on the court of criminal appeals against Judge A Co Pendergast. Ward has long been active in state and municipal politics and has served as legal counsel for the Citizens' party in charter and city election suits. He belongs to the Newton Ward law firm.
A Bell county Kentucky posse led by its sheriff was fired on in Lee county Virginia. Two possemen John and William Collins were killed and Sheriff Tucker of Lee county was seriously wounded while attempting to arrest Miss Denny, witness in a Pineville Kentucky murder trial. More trouble is feared as another posse seeks the bodies.
The body of Rear Admiral Infield Scott Schley, U S N retired, was taken to Washington for burial with full naval honors at Arlington Cemetery. The ceremony marks the end of a celebrated sea career.
President Taft speaks at a public lands convention in Denver arguing that only a federal leasing system will attract capital to develop western public lands. He opposes disposal or state care plans and asserts that the United States owns the lands and that progress requires federal policy.
President Taft urged concessions at the convention and argued that delegates sent to Washington to lobby congressional committees on public lands and conservation matters should have leeway not bound by strings, insisting he did not agree with the verdict.
Federal grand jury widens inquiry into jewel smuggling linked to heavy fines paid by Nathan Allen of Kenosha and John R. Collins of Memphis. Investigators seek bribe details to corrupt customs officers and several government employees, and probe a wealthy banker connected to the case.
Passengers arriving from Mexican ports report Yaqui Indians used solid gold bullets in battles against Porfirio Diaz. Golden pellets were found in Mazatlan hospitals where many wounded were treated, though few patients received payment in gold.
Fighting erupted in Oporto as monarchists clashed with republican troops after a discovered conspiracy. Dozens were killed or wounded, with over 100 monarchists arrested. authorities warn details remain unreliable and the uprising was crushed before dawn.
A young woman left her month old infant on a northbound Santa Fe train near Fort Worth. She handed the child to a Pilot Point resident after a note reportedly from the mother said she was the wife of a Fort Worth businessman and asked for care of the infant.
Advertising groups across Texas organize a state reception and entertainment committee to host delegates from the Associated Ad Clubs of America when they visit Dallas and other cities next spring. William Moore White named to represent San Antonio. S Hawkins of Bexar County Highway speaks on active participation by trade groups and real estate exchanges in upcoming excursions.
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