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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1912
Page
2
Testimony describes Becker ordering acts against Rosenthal, pressuring Rosenthal and Rosenthal’s allies. Rose, Becker aide, details raids, bribery, threats, and a plan to murder Rosenthal with Zelig’s men. Police notes, affidavits, and beatings weave through court testimony.
The Servian army, hindered by transport shortages, forms three main armies totaling about 200000 men near Byelopolje and Cubance while 70 villages in the Sanjak of Novipazar rise against the Turks. Moslems reportedly execute revolt leaders, including several priests, to quell the uprising.
Constantinople reports that Berana is relieved by Turkish reinforcements under Scutari's commander. Turks have re occupied the heights near Gusinje on the Montenegro frontier. Bulgarian forces blew two bridges between Istip and Kotschana during the night.
Rome reports Italy's time limit for Turkey to accept clauses of the pro‑gore peace agreement expires today. If Turkey rejects any clause, Italy will consider itself free to continue operations.
The Texas synod of the Presbyterian church in Austin will end its three day session this evening. Visiting pastors will preach in Austin churches tomorrow morning. The next annual meeting is set for Hillsboro. Rev. Arthur C. Jones of San Antonio spoke on Family Religion and the Sabbath. Visitors will attend the football game between the Varsity and Austin College this afternoon.
Rear Admiral Southerland reported to the navy department that U S marines and sailors in Nicaragua could be withdrawn in about a month as order is restored in the Central American republic. Olga Cueller, 2, died at 4 pm at 1209 Buena Vista Street. Surviving are her mother and several brothers and sisters. Funeral at 4 pm from the residence with services at San Fernando Cathedral. Interment in San Fernando cemetery.
The Salado Water Supply Company reports a newly drilled well on the Salado river now yields over 10 million gallons daily, transforming the dry bed into a river in reality. The twelve inch bore reached 702 feet, with an initial 2000 gallons per minute rising to a sustained flood as the drill pipe dropped into a water-filled cave.
A strong norther arrived around 3:30 this morning, cooling San Antonio from 98 degrees to a steady descent. Forecasters predict colder tonight with frost in northern and central portions of Texas as rain chances rise, with showers noted in Austin Del Rio Taylor and Uvalde.
Joe Castro, a Beitel Lumber driver, was thrown from his wagon when mules bolted on El Paso street at 11 30 this morning. He suffered a fractured skull and scalp laceration, was stunned on impact, and taken to City Hospital by Shelley Loring ambulance with Dr Shropshire and Dr Lee in attendance.
A forty mile wind caused widespread trouble in Chicago. Sign boards and awnings whirled through streets and plate glass windows shattered across the city.
Reports from federal sources place Pascual Orozco and about 3000 supporters at the hacienda de San Domingo in Chihuahua near Coahuila. A 150-strong federal column left Lampazos eight miles south of Laredo to pursue roughly 300 rebels reported between Lampazos and Monterey.
Boston players face a $4 054 68 share if they win while New York would receive $3 849 61 each. Twenty two Red Sox share compared with twenty three Giants explains the discrepancy. injuries and grievances thread the day as Tris Speaker nurses an ankle. Buck O'Brien is lightly hurt by a stone. Manager Stahl remains confident, while McGraw pledges renewed effort against Joe Wood.
In Lawrence Massachusetts on October 12 thirty thousand people marched three miles carrying American flags in a unique display against the Industrial Workers of the World. Civil War and Spanish-American War veterans Grand Army of the Republic Boy Scouts and civic groups formed the line while many I W W members left the city for a picnic. The event proceeded in good order with no counter demonstration.
The Jubilee Association will use flags and bunting to dress San Antonio streets with a Texas under six flags theme for the harvest jubilee. John B. Carrington says decoration work may start Monday and merchants are urged to decorate façades. Emil Horwitz leads the plan with 40,000 flags and related prints valued at about 22 000 dollars.
First Church of Christ, Scientist announces a free lecture on Christian Science at Bee thoven Hall Sunday afternoon October 18 1912 at 4 oclock by Wills F Gross C S B member of the Board of Lectureship of The Mother Church Boston Mass The public is cordially invited to be present.
If you like good things to eat go to the Riverside Restaurant They share everything the market affords Meals 25¢.
A long list records visitors and guests at multiple San Antonio hotels including St. Anthony Gunter Menger Crockett Savoy and Bexar. Names span Fredericksburg Laredo Dallas Baltimore El Paso Houston New Orleans and other cities with entries noting registrations and arrivals.
Four of Ohio’s most desperate inmates escaped from the Columbus penitentiary by sawing sewer bars, dropping into a masshole tunnel and reaching the river sewer outlet. The escapees are James Neal a three year burglar, Clyde Stratton a five year burglar, George Washington a twenty five year burglar, and William Barnegraff a life term for murder.
Columbus Day commemoration marked the second national observance with closures of post offices banks courts and public institutions. Knights of Columbus plan a dance at Beethoven hall and the Italo American Young Men's club hosts a dance at the Elks club. Post office hours included a brief morning window and two mail deliveries.
A lone robber walked into the State Bank of Prue in Pawnee County Oklahoma and held up the cashier at pistol point, taking about $2000. He fled and is still at large as posses scour the area surrounding the town.
Walter Jones, an inmate under sentence of death for Sloan Rowan’s murder, gave $2 to the Wilson and Marshall campaign fund. He handed it to guards while being returned to jail after testifying before the grand jury in Montgomery on October 12.
Last chance tonight to see a strong vaudeville bill at The Plaza featuring Mr and Mrs Jack McGreevy the Village Fiddler and the Country Maid the Paulhan Troupe on bicycles Lafeydia Novelty Art and Visions Louise and Clara Campbell the Travisty Stars Lester Brothers comedy acrobats and the Three American Troubadours. Bargain matinees Tuesday and Friday and a school children matinee Saturday highlighted by Home Product Day No 3 under a local manufacturer.
At Frederic Thompson's Grand, Polly of the Circus stars Elsie Bt. Leon with St. Leon clan acrobats and trained animals in a sermon on narrow-mindedness. The show runs tonight and again Sunday and Monday. Also on offer Miss Nobody From Starland a lavish musical comedy starring Mort H. Singer and Amy Leslie lauded by Chicago press for its grandeur and opulent scenery.
Congressman John M. Garner of Uvalde predicts a sure victory for Woodrow Wilson in the presidential race. He said with 25 days left the Democratic triumph seems certain and that he will go to Chicago to assist the national campaign if called upon.
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