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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1913
Page
1
State Department reports in Mexico City that 110 Mexican Chamber of Deputies members, jailed last night by Provisional President Huerta, have been freed today.
Philadelphia defeats New York 3 to 1 to clinch the World Series in five games. Mathewson and Plank opposed as battery. Plank strong on mound while Giants fielders misplayed a few chances. First inning produced a run for Philadelphia on a wild throw, later two more runs by Oldring and Murphy.
Play by play notes describe defenses and outs for New York and Philadelphia. Mathewson and McLean lower errors with key outs while Shafer Merkle and Collins contribute double plays and fielding plays. No runs in several innings amid scattered hits and misplays.
In a fierce mid Atlantic storm the liner Volturno, en route from Rotterdam to New York, burned and sank with heavy loss of life. Rescue attempts by ten accompanying steamers saved 521 of 657 aboard, though reports vary on the death toll.
John Lind, Wilson’s representative, calls the Provisional President Huerta’s arrests of numerous Mexican Congress members perhaps the most serious development in Mexico in weeks.
Provisional President Huerta dissolves Congress and suspends both chambers, arresting 110 deputies after a clash around Senator Belisario Dominguez. He calls for elections on October 26 and braces for further consolidation of power amid unrest.
For San Antonio and vicinity expect a fair night and Sunday with colder temperatures tonight and through the weekend, as a colder air mass settles in.
Observations at 8 am report temperatures from 36 at St Paul to 66 at Washington with clear and cloudy skies. Winds range from 4 to 16 miles per hour. forecast calls for Sunday rain in several locations and continued cool, with lowest temperatures listed for each city.
A morning norther hit San Antonio around 6 am altering temperatures for a cooler day ahead. Major Buell says conditions favor pleasant weather for the next few days with no frost expected locally despite reports of frosts in Oklahoma. In national terms a large high pressure system covers most states, with freezing weather noted over Colorado and Nevada. Timothy L. Woodruff remains unconscious and in critical condition in New York after recent paralysis at a political mass meeting.
Light want ads highlight fast results for shoppers who must act quickly, urging readers that the offered bargains may not repeat and similar good offers will appear soon, creating a sense of urgency.
In print shortly, the Light will deliver messages to over eighteen thousand Texas homes, including twelve thousand in San Antonio, offering unmatched local circulation and durable presence beyond other papers.
A violent windstorm swept Southwestern Wisconsin causing multiple deaths and widespread property damage. Tomah and Elroy reported heavy losses including livestock, barns, and farms. Mauston buildings may exceed 200000 dollars in damage. other towns affected include Manston Union Center Hillsboro Lavalle Bilroy Friendship Oakdale and Beloit.
Mexico City reports the death toll from Torreon's capture by Constitutionalists has fallen to nine Spaniards and four Mexicans among 13 total fatalities. Generals Villa Pereryra Urbina and Natera led the assault, with Natera taking command and promising protection of property while demanding funds and provisions. Huerta downplays military impact but vows quick retaking and denial of looting.
Lino Gonzales found guilty of taking part in the death of Deputy Sheriff Can delario Ortiz and sentenced to six years in the penitentiary. Jose Serrato previously convicted and sentenced to 25 years for the same murder case as the court resumes hearings in Cotulla.
The San Antonio Light explains it uses the Associated Press Leased Wire Day report as its core daily news, supplemented by its own extensive special news service. The AP service is described as the world’s largest and most reliable general news source.
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