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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1912

Page

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Enthusiastic Lincoln Welcome for Governor Wilson and Bryan

Lincoln reception for Governor Wilson surpasses prior campaign events. Bryan greets Wilson and touts Nebraska support as ten special trains bring voters from across the state. Omaha luncheon with business leaders argues for policy changes, followed by a large Lincoln banquet and mass crowds cheering through the streets.

Lincoln Neb Wilson William J. Bryan Nebraska Bryan Mr. Bryan Omaha Woody Kid Indell Hotel Las

Reported Dying Party Free at Baltimore Victory Shadow

A fragment notes a political scene in Baltimore with a quoted support line for Mr. Bryan. The terse text hints at a public death report and a party claim of solidarity, reflecting early 20th century election rhetoric.

Baltimore Mr. Bryan

Martial Law Proclaimed in Bulgaria Amid Political Tension

Special dispatch from Sofia reports Bulgaria declared martial law after army mobilization. Czar Ferdinand did not urge war against Turkey in parliament opening, instead urged deputies to do their duty as they see fit, easing tension temporarily.

Sofia Bulgaria Ferdinand Turkey Chamber of Deputies

Bryan for Attorney General Named by Senator-Elect James

VINCENNES Ind Oct 5 Senator elect Ollie James predicts W J Bryan will be next attorney general of the United States This remark marks the first time Bryan is named as a possible member of the anticipated Wilson administration in the wake of Democratic campaign opening.

Roosevelt Ends Rest Before Western Tour

Colonel Roosevelt plans a brief rest in Oyster Bay before a seven-teen by- tour starting Monday that will take him into the Midwest. He held a conference with Senator Dix, progressive national chairman, at the Outlook office this afternoon. Dix will travel to Oyster Bay tomorrow to discuss Western trip details, while Oscar Strauss, governor nominee, is expected as dinner guest.

Roosevelt Oyster Bay Middle West Dixon Progressive National Outlook Office Oscar Strauss

Johnson speaks in New York campaign tour 1904

Gov Hiram W. Johnson of California and Progressive vice presidential nominee addressed a packed Carnegie Hall in New York tonight. He then spoke at Cooper Union and the Casino in the Bronx, delivering shorter remarks at each stop.

Johnson New York Hiram W. Johnson California Progressive Party Carnegie Hall Cooperanion Government Camp West One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Street Casino Bronx

Fifteen Hurt in Collision on Kansas City Elevates Tracks

A rear end collision between two street cars on the elevated tracks between Kansas City Missouri and Kansas City Kansas at 1 AM injures fifteen people, with several likely fatally. The crash followed a trolley losing contact with the wire, and the following car could not halt in time.

Kansas City Kan

Shooting at Salado Dance Leaves Man Fatally Wounded

Police report a dance at a Salado area venue six miles from San Antonio where Chavez was seriously wounded in the left chest after a shooting by deputy Herber. Sheriff Tobin dispatched deputies, and Chavez, unconscious, was taken to the Southwestern Insane asylum by A. Schmidt. The motive remains unclear.

Salado San Antonio Chavez Herber Tobin Southwestern Insane Asylum A. Schmidt

Jubilee Auto Hales Will Be Star Feature

Arrangements closed for the Harvest Jubilee speed event led by Barney Oldfield star attraction with his new Christie car and 800 horsepower. George Clark, Paul Plummer, Teddy Tetzlaff possible adds. field to include small cars, trucks, and unique races as plans call for oiling the San Antonio track and record attempts.

W. A. Hering Hure Barney Oldfield Oldfield George Clark Paul Plummer Teddy Tetzlaff San Antonio Christie Dr. Hering Acer Louis ‘Hindman Chicago Craig Andrews Dallas Hering Ray M. Mackey Chamber of Commerce Bexar County Boys’ Corn Club Arthur C. Stenling Elbert Wheeler Bracken Tex Kirman Smith Elmendorf Rthur Netwich Macdona W. Schliesing Chas. Wier John Brown von Ormy Criss Gonway Ben Alves Eric Skolaut Lawrence McKean John C. Mcikean Leonard Linn Edgar Vecker Louis Vecker Henry Halbardier John Alfred Eckert Connell McMonagle Atascosa Fred Netwich Stanley Vecker A. M. Fischer A. B. Stephens J. M. Vance J. T. Strohm W. M. Carter S. G. Tayloe Chaiman C. ©. Austin Joe Walsh Lloyd Spencer T. N. Smith A. A. Hughes Hall P. Street H. L. Miller J. L. Lytle R. T. Pruitt Martin J. Arnold W. M. Stone C. B. Watters Emil Locke Douglas Largen A. H. Fraser E. A. Kalkhurst Frank Weinrich

Four Months In Jail Thief Cleared In Texas Court

Gustav Vauch, jailed for four months over a 3 cent theft, was released from Bexar county jail after a habeas corpus hearing in the Thirty seventh district court. Judge William Anderson discharged him as testimony showed no plausible case against the defendant.

Gustav Vauch Bexar County William Anderson Thirtyseventh Judea

Calibrated clash ends prize race amid fiery crash

Caleb Bragg wins the fourth annual grand prize on the Wauwatosa course in 5 hours 59 minutes 27 seconds. Ralph de Palma and Alley escape serious injury after a final lap collision with Bragg on the Fiat Mercedes crash. De Palma suffers a compound leg fracture and abdominal puncture. Alley slight shoulder fracture.

Milwaukee Wis America Wauwatosa Caleb Bragg Fiat E. Bergdoll Benz G. Anderson Ralph de Palma Om Alley Bragg de Palma Mercedes Alley Trinity Hospital de ‘Palma Bruce Brown

Weather Outlook for East and West Texas

Washington October 5 East Texas fair Sunday and Monday in the south with showers and colder in the north West Texas shows local rain and colder conditions Sunday or Sunday night into Monday.

Washington, D. C East Texas West Texas

Home Weather For Tourists Observations At 8 P M

Weather observations from major cities show clear skies and mild winds. Sunday rain probable in St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston Washington with varying high temperatures yesterday.

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

San Antonio Light refutes leased AP wire sharing claim

The statement asserts that no other newspaper besides the San Antonio Light carries the AP wire in whole or in part and declares such claims unfounded and without basis.

Associated Press San Antonio

Mormon Colonists Escaped Mexican Raid After Armed Standoff

Bishop Lillywhite and twelve Americans returned from Colonial Morelos after three days under threat from local Mexicans who armed bands to seize Mormon property. Consul Dye urged immediate inventory work and corroboration of the situation with 200 Federals reportedly en route.

EL Paso Tex Bishop W. Lillywhite Morelos State Department Dye Douglas, Ariz Lillywhite Haymore

Murder shocks New York as Selig slain amid Rosenthal case

Big Jack Selig a key state witness in the Rosenthal murder is shot dead in an open car on Second Avenue. The killer fled on foot, was captured nearby, and Selig died within minutes. Police link to Rosenthal gunmen questioned. letters found on Selig’s body are under scrutiny.

New York Big Jack Selig Rosenthal Second Avenue Sellg Thirteenth Street Fourteenth Street East Side Fourteenth_stret Paul Schmidt East Twenty-second Street Belevue Faret Whitman Jack Rose Bellevue Louie” Rosenberg Gyp the Blood Horowitz Frank Choffcct Des Davidson Oe Seventh Street Broome and Edding

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