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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1912

Page

2

Diaz and Diaz Ordaz Leaders Escape as U S Troops Expand

Rebels under Diaz Ordaz and Captain Cuesk escape and may join Oaxaca fighters. Diaz commands over 1000 men, 300 prisoners. Jiminez Castro treated in Mexico City for a leg wound. government quarters refit amid ongoing guerrilla activity and rail line damage near Torreon and the Mexico City area.

Diaz Diaz Ordaz Cueskre Hon Oaxaca Jiminez Castro Federal Cruz Mexico Torreon State of Mexico Toluca Mexico City

Mexican President holds firm on Diaz clemency rejection

In Mexico City Oct. 28 efforts to save condemned Diaz at Vera Cruz fail as President Madero denies clemency despite appeals from prominent figures and women. Senate discord grows over impeachment talk amid reports of ongoing rebel activity and Diaz-related tensions.

Mexico City Vera Cruz Diaz Congress Madero Juarez Navarro Senate Beance Chapultepec Ublic Meral Aguilar Tehuwhere Vera Diaz Ordaza Felix Diaz

Salazar's Band Routed Near San Blas Fight

Two hundred federal troops of the Thirteenth battalion under Captain Jose Delgado routed General Salazar's rebel band near San Blas. The rebels, said to number about sixty, fired first and were overwhelmed. three federals were killed and two wounded. Bodies buried at San Blas. Federal troops returned to Juarez with details.

EL Paso Tex Jose Delgado Salazar San Blas Juarez Delgado

Rebels Held in Condemned Cell at El Paso Jail

Rebels Col Pascual Orozco Juan Pedro Didapo and Jose Cordavo held on Mexican government charge sit in a jail condemned cell in El Paso. Reporters note the cell holds only one cot with three cots filling the space. Didapp says he represents Zapata in the US and warns Madero would risk Diaz’s execution and his own fall.

el Paso Tex Col Pascual Orozco Juan Pedro Didapo Jose Cordavo Didapp Zapata Madero Felix Diaz Diaz Mexico City

Inaugural Ball Planned for Governor Colquitt

Austin plans the second inaugural ball honoring Governor Colquitt. Col John L Peeler heads the organizing committee with committees to be appointed. The ball is set for January 21 in the house hall and a reception in the senate chamber with invitations to many statewide guests.

Austin Tex Colquitt John L. Peeler House of Representatives Senate

Father-in-law and two others slain in Wisconsin farmer murder suicide

Alvin Roehr shot and killed Philip Ott his wife and Ott’s wife’s father Fred Haut then killed himself by hanging. The wife and baby hid in a chimney cupboard for three hours and a 4 year old adopted son witnessed the crime. Ott was a prominent county farmer.

Sheboygan Wis Alvin’ Roehr Plymouth Philip J. Ott Roehr Esea Ana Baby Ott Fred Haut

Colonel Roosevelt Readies Speech After Wound

Colonel Roosevelt grew stronger yet his wound still oozes concern. He rose early and walked slowly, hoping to ride to New York by auto, but doctors fear jolting may hinder recovery and he will travel by special train to deliver his Wednesday night speech.

Oyster Bay N. Y Roosevelt New York Colonel Roosevelt

Fine House for Sale in San Antonio's Halff Homestead

One of the finest residences in San Antonio, the M. Halff Homestead on Goliad street, is for sale at a bargain and on good terms. Woodward & Altgelt handle the listing.

San Antonio M. Halff Goliad Street Woodward & Altgelt

Orphans in Need of Homes Through Charity Aid

Five children, two families, seek new homes as mothers with washing jobs struggle to support them. Mrs. Sadie Haley of Associated Charities works to place the 11 year old girl, 8 year old boy, and two 13 year old and 11 year old brothers with a 10 year old sister, noting the charity can no longer provide mothers pensions due to finances.

Sadie Haley Associated Charities

Loss fires destroys Collins Gardens home and goods

A fire at 9 30 this morning destroyed the home of Carson Zerft and August Denuel at Collins Gardens. Gold and silver valued between 300 and 400 dollars were melted and partly recovered. The house and contents worth 600 dollars burned to ashes before firefighters arrived. The origin is undetermined. J R Christian of Sunset Central was in the city.

Carson Zerft August Denuel Collins Gardens Wright

Ordination at St Marys on feast of All Saints Day

The Right Rev J W Shaw bishop of San Antonio will preside at a solemn ordination at St Marys Catholic church Friday at 10 o clock. One brother will be ordained priest two to sub deaconship and one to a minor order. Names Jalbert Dusseau Hullweg Breuer named for respective orders. A service for souls in purgatory Friday evening and All Souls day Saturday will feature solemn high mass for departed souls.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church J. W. Shaw San Antonio Jalbert A. Dusseau F. Hullweg Joseph Breuer Purgatory

Demand for More Cars Strains Calvin Coal Mine

W. C. Silliman, president of the Calvin Coal company, accuses the Missouri Kansas Texas railway of a partial boycott by failing to supply enough cars to the Bastrop lignite mine. He says shipments halted for a day and a half last week, threatening layoffs, and notes changes in road officials as a cause. The letter to the Texas railroad commission asks for action. an investigation is reportedly planned.

Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Calvin Coal Company San Antonio Texas Railroad Commission W. C. Silliman Bastrop Mr. Silliman Railroad Commission Silliman

Will Inspect Dam Miller to Visit Medina Valley Project

H I Miller of New York a Pearson syndicate member and Medina Valley Irrigation head arrives in San Antonio from El Paso for a one day inspection. He will tour Medina company property with Chief Engineer C He and Manager T B Paire, noting progress as the main dam nears completion and a November 15 finish target. Miller recently surveyed Mexico's North Western railroad amid unrest.

H. I. Miller New York Pearson Syndicate Medina Valley Irrigation Company San Antonio el Paso Medina Company C. Hee T. B. Paire Miller Kearney Mexico Mexican Northwestern Railroad Pearson

Retreat of Turkish Forces from Uskup and Serb Pursuit

In Uskup Turkish troops retreated toward Veles leaving hundreds of wagons of supplies. The Servian army pursued and overtook them on the plains beyond the city. At Velisovitz Serbs defeated Turkish forces capturing about a thousand Arnaut tribesmen and their munitions.

Uskup Veles Velisovitz

Powers plan settlement reshapes near eastern map

Vienna plan envisions Turkey confined west of Adrianople with Balkan redivisions. Bulgaria gains south to the Aegean. Servia a Adriatic port. Montenegro Scutari. Albania and Macedonia independent with Swedish and Danish princes. No Greece mentioned. Turkish mutiny near Constantinople reported and Kirk Kilisseh siege noted.

London Vienna The Daily Mail Turkey Adrianople Bosphorus Bulgaria Aegean Servia Montenegro Albania Macedonia Ps Erg

Missionaries Safe Amid Balkan War Cite

Boston newspaper report notes no word yet from American board missionaries in the Balkans but Secretary James L. Barton of the American Board says no anxiety for their safety. He cites broad recognition as friends of all classes and states 40 to 50 Americans are in the affected countries, with eleven in four locations in Macedonia.

Boston Mass American Board Balkans James Lt. Barton American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Central Congregational Church Newtonville Barton Balkan States Macedonia

Standard Oil Eyes Settlement Offer in Waters-Pierce Fight

Testimony of John D. Archbold in the Standard Oil Waters-Pierce case was delayed until Thursday as talks to settle the suit out of court proceed. Reports indicate Archbold Rockefeller and other Standard Oil interests offered to sell Waters-Pierce holdings to H. Clay Pierce in a deal valued around 3 million dollars.

New York John D. Archbold Standard Oil-Waters-Pierce Archbold John D. Rockefeller Standard Oil Waters- Pierce Company H. Clay Pierce

Democrats call for Texas fund drive to save 50 state campaign

Cato Sells urges Texas Democrats to donate quickly to meet a $50,000 regional fund target. As of October 26, $36,000 has been raised with $14,000 still needed, warning that failure could threaten Wilson and Marshall victory. He appeals for united, aggressive action and personal sacrifices. Contributions should go to Mr. Sells directly.

National Committee Texas

Tamale Vendor Shot Near Rock Quarry

Melcher Mendoza, a tamale seller, is in serious condition at the city hospital after a Sunday morning shooting near the Rock Quarry north of San Antonio. Castulo Castellano, 18, is jailed on a charge of assault with intent to kill.

San Antonio Melcher Mendoza Castulo Castellano Mendoza Castellano

Kott's Name On Ballot In Wilson County Race

The Texas supreme court denied a rehearing in the Dewees v Stevens mandamus, allowing Hugo Kott, Republican of Lavernia, to appear on the Democratic official ballot for Wilson County commissioner. Dewees opposed Kott's inclusion despite Kott's plurality.

Austin Tex Supreme Court J. E. Dewees E. A. Stevens Wilson County Hugo Kott Lavernia Kott Dewees

Duck Hunters Return From Rockport Coast Trip

A party including District Judges W. 8. Anderson and Arthur W. Seeligson and Messrs. R. L. Ball W. B. Lupe and W. R. Izzell returned to San Antonio with hampers of ducks slain in the waters around Rockport. Judge Anderson said that it.

W. 8. Anderson Arthur W. Seeligson Messrs R.L. Ball W. B. Lupe W. R. Izzell San Antonio Rockport Anderson

Jury Discharged by Judge Anderson This Morning

Judge W S Anderson discharged the jury this morning as their presence was no longer required for the week.

W. S. Anderson

Digestio quick relief for indigestion and sour stomach

A local classified style ad claims Digestio relieves indigestion sour stomach and distress after eating. It promises instant relief with one dose and a money back guarantee. The copy asserts wide use nationwide and urges immediate purchase.

Brown Schwab-McElroy

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ASs JILSBEE akaa TWO_ CONVENIENT STORES OMEN S. Outeltters U. S Dr.Pierce BR. V. Pierce M. D Act of Medicine Dealers Aing Fine House J. R. Christian Sunset Central Lines Houston ST. Mary's Katy H.I. Miller Powers Plan Democrats of Democratic Party Presidency United States Senate Wilson Marshall Cato Sells Cleburne, Texas Sells Direct South Chickering Emerson Haines Bros Goggan Angelus Apollo Emerson, Haines Bros Thos. Goggan & Bros Big Music Store of Tamale Mont-Leon
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