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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1912

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Collapse of Rebel Forces Shakes Diaz Regime

A brief dispatch from Washington notes continued unrest in Mexico as rebel hostilities persist despite some strategic setbacks. Reports indicate Gen Diaz’s forces remain fragmented with small garrisons guarding key nodes while Beltran and Zapatista factions consolidate, sparking uncertainty about a swift restoration of order. Captain Hughes praised for Cruz actions. A T Hughes to depart for the scene.

Assocte Ji Washington Tie Amd Diaz Cruz Prac Elena Canada Beltran Hughes

Scutar Prince Heads Brigade to Liberty Road

In BUDBLETIN Oct 24 reports Kirk-Killisseh captured by Bulgarian army opening path to Adrianople. Montenegrin troops near Scutari nine miles from the Turkish town. King Nicholas meets his sons. Prince Mirsky commands brigade and urges troops toward liberty and progress for Scutari.

Softa Kirk-Killisseh Adrianople Rieka Montenegro Scutari Nicholas Malissori Skla Prince Mirsky Detchitch Tushi Servia

Servian Gain Near Kumanova and Novi Pazar Clash

Belgrade reports parts of the Turkish town of Kumanova captured as Turkish artillery is silenced. Desperate fighting continues around Kumanova and Novi Pazar was taken after three days of severe combat with heavy Servian and Turkish casualties. Constantinople cites a Turkish defeat near Kumanova and says Servians suffered enormous losses while Turkish forces pursue them. the Servian army is described as four divisions strong.

Belgrade Kumanova Vratya Novipazar Constantinople

Battle Rages Between Adrianople and Kirk Killisseh As World Watches

Reports from London indicate a major clash continues for two days between Adrianople and Kirk Killisseh. British officers speculate 70,000 Turkish troops guard the line while the main Ottoman army approaches. Observers note Bulgarian positions at Kirk Killisseh give them the edge in terrain.

London Balkan Turkey Adrianople Kirk Killesseh Kirk-Killisseh

Turkey May Protest Over Greek Exodus and Funds Amid Balkan War

Washington officials weigh whether the United States could tacitly permit Greeks in the U S to send earnings home to finance Balkans war efforts against Turkey. No protest by Turkey yet and no armed expeditions have left the country, but international law raises delicate questions about free speech, money transfers, and potential breach of peace.

Washington Turkey Balkans United States State Department United State

San Antonio Weather: Showers Tonight and Friday

For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for unsettled showers tonight and on Friday. A risk of light rain, with cooler, windy turns possible as a prelude to weekend changes.

San Antonio

Weather observations from several U S cities

At 8 am reports show Chicago 42 clear with NW wind 6 miles per hour, Saint Louis 40 clear SE wind 4 mph, Milwaukee 30 cloudy W wind 4 mph, Saint Paul 38 clear S wind 6 mph, Kansas City 42 clear S wind 18 mph, New York 52 cloudy N wind 12 mph with possible rain tonight or Friday, Boston 56 cloudy E wind 12 mph with rain tonight and Friday, Washington 48 cloudy NW wind 18 mph with Friday fair and colder.

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

Forty-fifthers Used Boys To Rob For Fifty Cents In New York

In New York on October 24, testimony in a police court showed an organized gang known as the forty-fifthers employed young boys to carry out robberies. Three boys about twelve years old testified that Clark instigated the crimes and the gang paid the youths fifty cents to a dollar per job. Clark was held on $1500 bail for examination.

New York West Forty-fifth Street John Clark Clark Forty

Forecaster Buell Eyes Clear Weather for Jubilee

Major Allen Buell of the weather bureau says San Antonio remains unsettled but the forecast calls for fair weather tonight and tomorrow. He adds he expects no rain for the Harvest Jubilee, despite the current conditions.

San Antonio Allen Buell Weather Bureau

Faithful Unto Death At Ontario Dog Sacrifices Master

Ontario Wis Oct 24 Ernest Revels a young farmer today called his dog to him petted it and then shot it through the body Revels then turned the gun upon himself When friends aroused by the shot arrived they found the dying dog licking the hand of his dead master.

Ontario Wis Ernest Revels Revels

Alamo Paving Company Gets Charter in Austin

The Alamo Paving company of San Antonio filed its charter in the state department. Capital stock is 25000 dollars, divided into 250 shares of 100 dollars each. Incorporators are J. H. Nelson T. M. West and R. L. White with J. B. Symthe and T. S. Reed serving as directors. Also approved today was an amendment to the American Hospital Association of Texas charter increasing capital from 6000 to 10000 dollars.

Austin Tex Alamo Paving Company of San Antonio State Department J. H. Nelson T. M. West R. L. White J. B. Symthe T. S. Reed American Hospital Association of Texas

Miss Evans Re Arrested for Failing to Report

Miss Gladys Evans the militant suffragette was re arrested in Dublin for not reporting to police as required by her license. She was remanded for a week with bail denied after a five year term for arson at Theater Royal.

Dublin Gladys Evans Miss Evans Theater Royal Asquith

San Antonio Jubilee Opens with Auto Race Fever

San Antonio celebrates a jubilee with the auto meet feature as gates open early and crowds pour in for races won by Heinemann in Cinco. Oldfield’s Benz places second while Raimey in the Ohio “99” fails to finish amid a bustling day of parades, bands, and suffrage exhibits.

Heinemann Oldfield Benz Raimey San Antonio Major Jones San Antonians Johnny Raimey George Clark Christie Equal Franchise Club Womans’ Club Retail Merchants’ Association Retail Merchants

One Wilson Dies One Lives With Mixed Identities

Two men named Charles E. Wilson were sick at the county hospital in Los Angeles. After one died, the corpse was sent to Philadelphia for the other’s burial, a mix up uncovered when the surviving Wilson learned his own fate. The hospital notified the dead man’s sister while the other widow awaited news.

Los Angeles Cal Charles E. Wilson Claries E. Wilson Philadelphia Charles B. Wilson Yuma Ariz Wilson Clara Wilson

Campaign for Two and a Half Cent Rail Fares Favors Texas

Dallas report says the Texas State Realty association heard W R Allison urge a campaign for two and a half cent rail fares to Texas. He said home seekers’ rate rose $7.50 and railroads promised a reduction but did not deliver. Attendees included H E Dickinson O P Riley and P R Weatherford. no action was taken.

Dallas Tex Texas Texas State Realty Association W. R. Allison Houston Committee On Colonization and Immigration Allison H. E. Dickinson San Antonio O. P. Riley P. R. Weatherford Fort Worth Ares

Stamp on Check Mail Leads to Sal Army Inquiry

A $100 check payable to the Salvation Army Company was found in a post office letter box without an envelope. A one cent stamp on the corner secured its delivery. Salvation Army headquarters reports the name on the check is unfamiliar and banks are closed for inquiries.

Salvation Army Company Salvation Army

Roosevelt Gains Strength as Campaign Returns Near

Colonel Roosevelt remains in seclusion at Oyster Bay but shows rapid recovery. Dr. Scurry Terrell reports the patient in excellent condition after a long night’s sleep and walking about the house more freely than since his return.

Oyster Bay N. Y Roosevelt Scurry Terrell

Riots by Berlin Women Rampage Over Meat Prices

Riots in Berlin's Wedding district intensified as about 2000 women raided four butcher shops, smashed premises, and stole meat. The manager was seriously injured and shops were barricaded. Police were deployed with strong force to the north Berlin district known for prior disturbances.

Berlin

Attacked and Robbed Near Home on Delaware Street

Fritz Finegge, a building contractor, was assaulted and robbed by a highwayman shortly after 11 last night near his home at 303 Delaware Street. He received head and facial injuries dressed by Dr. M. Weinfield. injuries not serious. Police investigate. Fluegge described the assailant and loss of a few dollars.

Fritz Finegge Delaware Street M. Weinfield Flueggé Fluegge

Identified Mexican Farmer Believed Murdered in Potter s Field

Francisco Rincones of Willis Texas was identified as the man buried in an unmarked city cemetery grave after an investigation by Detective Shiraz and Patrolman Flores. He had visited the Barnum Bailey circus on October 7 with $100, was found unconscious in an alley, and died at the city hospital. Survived by a widow and ten children, Rincones owned several hundred acres near Willis. An arrest is expected as a suspect is under surveillance.

Potter's Francisco Rincones Willis Tex Shiraz Flores F. Rincones Barnum & Bailey Circus Laredo Street Santa Rosa Avenue Monterey Street Rincones

Two Liquor Licenses Sought In Place Of Forfeited Permits

Joseph Adolph Christen and Alejandro Vidal petition in county court for licenses to replace two forfeited permits held by Carlos Munoz and Manuel de Leon after Comptroller W P Lane estopped their permits. Hearing set for next week. Saloons tied to revoked licenses remain closed pending district court suits to rescind comptroller action.

Carlos Munoz Manuel de Leon W. P. Lane Joseph Adolph Christen Alejandro Vidal

Mountaineers on Trial for Murder of Clan Leader

Winchester October 24 Twelve of the fourteen men indicted for the murder last March of former Breathitt County Sheriff Ed Callahan were to go on trial in Winchester. Mrs Tillan Gross Callahan’s daughter who helped gather evidence arrived with witnesses despite danger claims. Callahan, a Breathitt clan leader, was shot from ambush in front of his Jackson store. Indictments allege a conspiracy by the Deaton clan and others to kill him.

Winchester T.y Ed Callahan Breathitt County Tillan Gross Callahan Breathitt Jackson Deaton

Jury Retires. Becker Case Deliberations Continue In Rosenthal Murder

Justice Goff outlined that Becker's guilt hinges on whether Sam Schepps was an accomplice and declined to instruct the jury. He warned the panel to base findings on evidence, not counsel, and noted Rose Webber and Wallon as accomplices while leaving Schepps undecided. Becker remained calm as the eight hour summation wrapped with instructions against a manslaughter verdict.

New York Justice Goff Becker Herman Rosenthal Sam Schepps Goff Rose Webber Wallon F. MclIntyre Rosenthal Guily Suse Goft Jack Rose Schepps

Mexico City Theater Brief on Government Troops Movement

Disjointed OCR fragment describes government troops and police actions in Mexico City theater area. Mentions Diaz Ordaz, Diaz Ordaz era figures, rebel officers, and federal forces converging as spied activity and marching troops are referenced with unclear details.

RA Cruz Pelix Dingtrol Mexigo Joaquin Blowels Tampia Castro Yg Diaz Ordaz

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Mauerus Scutar Prince Heads Coos Buell Major Gan Antonio Ellery The Alamo Smith State — Association Charles A. Becker Salen Site Manter A Potter's Field Becker O Diay
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