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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1911

Page

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McComb City Patrols After Night of Railroad Strike Turmoil

State troops patrolled McComb City streets after a night of violence over the Illinois Central strike. A striker was killed and two others wounded near the shops, with non union men escorted out by citizens. Strikers blame rowdyism of strikebreakers aboard a special train.

Associated Press Mccomb City Miss Illinois Central Railroad Illinois ® Central Railroad Natchez Brookhaven Mississippi National Guard Jackson Laurel Carl Canton Truly Curtis Lem Haley Haley Lem Holmes M. Montgomery Edward Haines United States L. M. Jones

Weather in San Antonio Tonight and Thursday

For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for increasing cloudiness tonight and Thursday with lingering overcast skies and muted sunshine. Continuous cloud cover expected with mild temperatures and light winds.

Sa Antonio

Weather observations across major cities written in old style

Observations from 8 a m report temperatures ranging from 48 to 64 degrees across St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston and a misspelled Ashington with winds from the northwest southwest and west. Weather includes clouds showers tonight and tomorrow and cooler conditions.

ST. Louis Chicago Milwaukee ST. Paul Kansas City New York Boston Ashington

San Antonio Light Affirms Exclusive AP Wire Carry

The San Antonio Light states that no other newspaper carries the Associated Press cay leased wire to San Antonio in whole or in part, asserting the claim has no basis.

Cay Associated Press San Antonio

Plan for Another Mexican Revolt

An Associated Press dispatch from Mexico City reports that a San Antonio telegram claims followers of General Reyes and deposed General Diaz formed a junta in San Antonio awaiting Reyes. Juarez dispatches say a revolt could begin before December. President-elect Madero downplays the reports while monitoring developments. Reyes left Havana for New Orleans. Espinosa de los Monteros, head of the Central Regista club, is said to be in San Antonio. A cablegram from Reyes recently indicated his plan to visit San Antonio.

Associated Press Mexico City Hi Pass San Antonio Texe Reyes Diaz Juarez Madero General Reyes Havana New Orleans Samuel Espinosa de Los Monteros Central Regista Club

Creel Sees Broad Mexican Backing for Madero

Enrique Creel former Mexican ambassador to the United States arrived in Santa Barbara for his sister-in-law's funeral and stated that Francisco I. Madero would receive strong support from influential Mexican business leaders. He indicated Madero's election was expected and that business interests were deeply interested in his success.

Associated Press Santa Barbara Cal Francisco I. Madero Mexico Enrique Creel United States Senora Juana Creel Chihuahua Francisca I. ‘Madero

Hornet Declared Forfeited in Honduras Filibuster Case

In New Orleans judge Foster ordered the gunboat Hornet forfeited to the United States. Capt Charles Johnson J W Beer Manuel Bonilla Lee Christmas and Florian Davila faced charges over using the Hornet to equip a filibustering expedition against Honduras.

Associated Press New Orleans United States District Court

Taft Opens Postal Savings Bank in Canal Zone

Residents of the canal zone gain government safekeeping for savings as President Taft signs an order establishing a canal zone postal savings system set to begin November 8. The scheme differs from U S practice by not paying interest, serving solely as a depository for zone funds.

Associated Press Washington Canal Zone Taft

Eight Lieutenants Promoted to Captains in 1911 Orders

Eight first lieutenants gain captain ranks with dates and regiments: Charles B. Stone Jr to Seventeenth Infantry on March 11 1911. Frank R Curtis signal corps Seventeenth Infantry on April 18 1911. John B. Richardson Twenty eighth Infantry on March 11 1911. Albert B Kaempfer Twenty eighth Infantry on March 11 1911. Aristides Moreno Twenty eighth Infantry on March 11 1911. Frederick Test Twenty second Infantry on March 11 1911. Thomas H Low Twenty eighth Infantry on March 11 1911. One second lieutenant Charles Cockhead promoted to first lieutenant March 21 1911 Twenty first Infantry. Captains and first lieutenants to be assigned to companies by regimental commanders and remain on duty pending further orders.

Fort Sam Houston Charles B. Stone Jr Seventeenth Infantry Frank R. Curtis Signal Corps John B. Richardson Twenty Eighth Infantry Albert B. Kaempfer Twenty-eighth Infantry Aristides Moreno Frederick Test Twenty- Secon Thomas. H. Low Charles Cokhead Twentyth Infantry Ee i

Panama minister recalled as cabinet cites service concerns

In Panama City on October 4 President Arosemena announced the cabinet will recall Dr Belisario Porras from the United States after concluding he did not satisfy duties. The president plans a six month vacation before seeking re election, while liberals likely nominate Porras to head their ticket for a highly contested election.

Associated Press Panama Arosemena United States Belisaro Porras Supreme Court National Liberal Party Porras

Porras Claims Panama Plot Led to Washington Recall

Dr Belisario Porras charged political intrigue and spying by Panama’s government aimed at crippling his presidential bid. He blamed President Arosemena for recalling him after a mission tied to his Costa Rican bride and a disputed offer to the United States over Charco island, amid tensions over the Gallipagos.

Associated Press Washington Panama Belisario Porras Porras Arosemena Legation Jose G. Batalla Ossa New York Batalla State Department Charco United States Gallipagos Ecuador

Tragic Drowning Fatality Brings Home Death of Stanley Pearce

The body of Stanley Pearce, 20, who drowned while bathing at Marble Falls, will be brought to the city tonight at 10 o clock. Interment will be in Odd Fellows cemetery. Pearce, son of M. A. Pearce, was born in Chicago and moved here seven years ago. He graduated from San Antonio High School last spring and had been a traveling salesman for Texarkana Casket Company. Funeral plans depend on his mother’s arrival Friday morning.

Stanley Pearce Marble Falls Pearce Magnolia Avenue Odd Fellows Mr. Pearce M. A. Pearce Pearce-Robingson Undertaking Company Chicago San Antonio High School Texarkana Casket’ Company

Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Serves Submissions and Motions

The court did not render decisions today on civil appeals. It logged several case submissions while issuing opinions on motions, marking a day focused on procedural actions rather than final judgments.

Fourth Court of’ Civil Appeals

Painter Victim Of Mysterious Assault In San Pedro

A. L. Mason, a painter, was found unconscious with a fractured skull near 1103 San Pedro Avenue and died at Physicians' and Surgeons' hospital. Police have no witnesses and seek clues as they investigate the suspected hammer blow and serious brain concussion. Mason recently arrived in the city and worked on a Kaufmann dwelling project.

A. L. Mason San Pedro Avenue Mason Jackson L. Kaufmann Pene

Pump Water Soon From Bracken Ridge Well In San Antonio

Workmen of the San Antonio Gas and Electric Co began constructing a pole line to convey river water from a Bracken Ridge Park well. An air compression pump from Alamo Iron Works was installed in the old waterworks powerhouse. Manager W. B. Tuttle said the pump should start by Friday, adding over 1,000,000 gallons of water daily to the river.

San Antonio Gas Andlectric Company San Antonio Brackenridge Park Alamo Iron Works Company W. B. Tuttle San Antonio Gas and Electric Company

Committees Named at Real Estate Exchange Meeting

At 1 30 this afternoon the exhibit committee was appointed, including John Richey A Boynton C S Fowler C W Archer and R G Callahan Three members Richey Boynton and Archer will also serve as the Washington committee for the Every Day in the Year Fair proposed at the Southern Cormel congress Committees will be named from the Chamber of Commerce Publicity league and Advertising club to staff this exhibit O C Austin was elected to fill a vacancy in the directorate of the exchange

Real Estate Exchange John Richey A. Boynton C. 8. Fowler C. W. Archer R. G. Callahan Washington Exchange For Sar Astonio Cormel Chamber of Commerce, Publicity League Advertising Club Austin The Exchange

Balloon Rage for Bennett Cup Tomorrow

Preparations complete as Bennett Cup looms tomorrow with a potential full cease to be a trophy if an American wins. The pending event could end a three time winner’s hold on the prize and alter tradition.

Race contestants announced for aviation event

The list includes Lt. Frank Purdy Lahm of Fort Riley Kansas and Capt. John Berry of St Louis with the Million Population club, Iliam F Assman and Emile Dubonnet with the St Louis Aero club, and engineers Hans Gericke Freiherr Von Pohl and Lieut Leopold Voght among the participants.

Frank Purdy Lahm Fort Riley Kan St. Louis Aero Club John Berry St. Louis Million Population Club Iliam F. Assman Ingéenieur Hans Gericke Freiheer von Pohl Lieut Leopold Voght

International balloon race opens with Bennett cup on horizon

In Kansas City the James Gordon Bennett world's championship balloon race begins tomorrow featuring nine rubberized balloons using natural gas. USA France and Germany compete with a probable new distance record. expected landings in New England or Eastern Canada. Crowds gather as preparations reach peak and police deploy to oversee the event.

Kansas City Alan H. Hawley Augustus Post New York Hans Gericke Germany Frank P. Lahm America Leopold Vogt William F. Assman Alfred DeBlanc James Gordon Bennett United States France Ascension Field New England Canada Tians

Americans poised to win Gordon Bennett balloon race at St. Louis

A large crowd expected as American team led by Lieut. Frank P. Lahm prepares to defend the Gordon Bennett cup in St. Louis. German pilots and notable European rivals, including Von Pohl and LeBlanc, challenge for the 1910 race with Berlin and Hamburg routes noted.

National Guard St. Joseph Fort Leavenworth St. Louis America Frank P. Lahm United States Army Aero Club of John Berry William E. Assman Berry Assman Lahm Aero Club Mound City Ingenieur Hans Gericke Freiheer von Pohl Berlin Dusseldorf Leopold Vogt Saarbrucken Hamburg ITI Freiheer von Pohl Alfred LeBlanc Emile Dubonnet Welby Jourdan Lieutenant Lahm Herr Oscar Erbsloeh Germany Edgar A. Nix Alan Rh. Hawley Augustus Post New York

License case pushed to state official in Austin

Deputy Sheriff Ora Baird traveled to Austin to file a statement with Comptroller Lane alleging that W M Neal violated liquor laws by selling to minors and after midnight in his county saloon. The action follows a prior attempt to revoke Neal’s malt license before Judge Shook two weeks earlier.

Baird Neal Ora Baird Austin Lane Shook Corie Reese ET Eae Tar

Turks Reply to Fire of the Fleet With No Effect at Tripoli

Official dispatch reports Vice Admiral Faravelli announced bombardment of Tripoli’s main batteries began at 3 PM and continued to sunset. Italian gunners avoided damage to noncombatant sites including mosques and hospitals while targeting fortifications. The Turks offered no effective reply and the city began to be abandoned as bombardment continued.

Associated Press Rome Traravelli Tripoli Aubrey Faravelli Guy of Pope

Italy Prepares to Land 40,000 Troops at Tripoli

Rome reports indicate Italy plans a large expeditions by sea to Tripoli within a week. Officials emphasize careful mobilization and secure passage, with about twenty thousand troops ready and more to follow, as naval patrols guard approaches to Sicily Malta and the Italian mainland.

Associated Press Rome Austria Italy France Great Britain Germany North Africa Tripoli Becaus Sicily Malta Korea

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