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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1913

Page

9

Lines Drawn by Supporters at Texas Daughters Convention

Delegates at the Texas Daughters convention split into rival camps as election of a president dominated the agenda. Advocates for various candidates pressed for instructed delegates while other officers drew less interest. Mabel Mursey Bates of the Tarnard chapter faced pressure to declare but declined. The El Paso delegation pushed to host the next meeting, with atmosphere tense and reports delayed by ongoing political maneuvering.

Texas United Daughters Ganladersey Bath Nhat Adon Brrs Charles Teland Mami Langviet Brs Steing Barn Claualy Kate Cabel Mace Dallas Uni Nates Ton Mark Mabel Mursey Bates Tarnard &. Yee Chanter el Paso Tie Riloweil William Stdriaee Utvine Mat Mms Mascel Texas Division

Election Reforms Face Turbulent Session

Yesterday afternoon a resolution to change the election of officers to a later date was introduced by Mrs Kale Mase of Fennton and passed after heated debate. Lawmakers also linked resolutions about the state capital to contest the museum room abandonment in Austin as the session wrapped up.

Kale Austin

Weather temperatures and state court ruling fragment

Fragmentary weather forecast lists temperatures for San Antonio Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and other places with wind directions and conditions. A terse legal note cites a Texas Supreme Court case about occupancy rights by Daughters in a court division, stating the division has the right to occupancy for the mentioned purposes.

Texan

Texas Employers Form Association in Dallas Headquarters

The Texas Employers Insurance Association, formed by executive directors, will have permanent headquarters in Dallas to set rates under the Employers' Compensation Act. Officers include John Radford of Louisiana as president, J. Farnsworth of Dallas as first vice president, Loni Davidson of Fort Worth as second vice president, Ernest Steves of Yon Intonty as third vice president, Carr Cellins of Austin as secretary, and Ruvala A. Ferels of Date Lins as treasurer. Omer P. Mitchell of Fort Worth named general manager. Farnsworth chaired the by-laws committee. rates schedule prepared by actuary Himner Poagtehell was adopted. Base rates set near half percent lower than those of twelve insurers currently operating in Indian.

Austin Tex Get Anl Texas Impoyers' Insurance Sociation Alco Tormied Ahd Dallas Witte Omer P. Mitchell Tort Worth Farnsworth T He Ehaterian Massachusetts

Woman Added to Federal Industrial Commission

Mrs Crystal Eastman Denedel gains a seat on the new federal industrial commission with nine votes backing her. Mrs Benedict and Mrs Borden Martigan are noted as other women on the panel. Frank Walsh designates a resident commissioner as needed.

Fusion campaign roars at Madison Square Garden mass meeting

New York report recalls a large fusion rally in Madison Square Garden led by John Parray Mueshertl and former Mayor Seth Low. Addressing the crowd, speakers attacked Tammany Hall and criticized Charles Murphy and the Tamany leadership while urging voters toward the fusion ticket. Attendees included Oscar S. Straus former ambassador to Turkey and other notable figures.

Jancy Hall Rekel John Parray Mueshetl Madison Squire Garden Almfelt Seth Low Oscar 8 Straus Ambasaador Turkey Tammany Hall Haward E. McCall Charles F. Murphy Feader Ioi Oh Teel Mike Minkke Seth Law Frorevertig Iris Mowgan Tammany Edward McCah John A. Hennessy Sulzer McCall Murphy Djennassy J. Murphy Tanymany Gwen Anthony N. Brads Stephen J. Stiwell Singing Prison Whiunar Tyaten Nettt

Shortage of Food Amid General Strike in New Zealand

amid a general strike of coal miners shipwrights and workers in Wellington and Auckland food shortages deepen. employers and the government face a stalemate under the arbitration act of 1908 as unions press for higher wages and recognition while workers quit across ships land and mines, threatening supply chains in the Dominion.

Wellington New Zealand Wellingon Auckland Winchettts Wurshlpg Pathy Dominion

Crew Rescued At Sea By Hamburg Line Kron Prinzessin Coculle

A German liner Kron Prinzessin Coculle rescued the crew of the Patric after two ships reported mid Atlantic distress. Wireless dispatches said five sailors were saved with three French crew lost overboard near the French coast. The Kron Kron Kron Prinzessin Coculle is en route from Mexico to assist.

Jiamaung Germany Renich Wark Hamburg-Amerhag Tner Kron Pelaessin Creelie Hver Patric Wren Anil Fee Camp France Mexico

Temple to Own Sewer System and City Bonds Approved

Temple in Austin Texas plans a future sewer system expansion under a 75 000 bond program. City attorney Denny obtained approval from the attorney general and the city seeks sewer bond authorization amid local fiscal activity. Houston banker Blekhai wounded in ambush near Bogalusa and indictment of him and two directors reported.

Temple Austin Tex Owen AG Denny Attorney General's Department Ees Franklin Del Houston D. Blekbai Defeast Commercial Bank of Bogalusa Rte Fred Upen Leek Nex Mack Phe Ua Blekhan Wag

Compromise ends life of Ernest Kuhlman in San Antonio

Ernest Kuhlman, foreman for the San Antonio Gas and Electric Co., died at home after an apparent suicide by shotgun. The body was found by family at 222 West Salines Street, with the coroner to conduct an inquest. Survived by his mother Caroline Kuhlman, three brothers Henry, Dua, and Rudolph, three sisters Caroline Stapnerhesk, Mrs Frank Kale, and Laura Kuhlman, plus Mrs Kate Ingles of Los Angeles. Funeral at Masonic chapel, Interment at Manunte cemetery.

Ernest Kulvtinny Jim San Antonio Gas and Electric Company Sal Kuhlman Weat Salines Street Famly Henry Rruhlman Coronar Fisk Caroline Kutlman Dua Teciv Rudolph Kuhlman San Francisco Fune Atrr Caraline Stapnerhesk Frank Kale Laura Kuliman Ery Kate Inghes Los Angeles Cal Masonic

Admiral to retire shifts command of Atlantic Fleet

Washington March report notes Rear Admiral Charles J. Badger plans to step down. Among names floated for new command are Rear Admirals Caniero Melt, Fletcher, Diaz, and Fiske in various Atlantic divisions and fleet posts. The changes affect ship orders and future promotions as the Navy awaits naval reshuffles.

Washington, D.C Atlante Charles J. Badger Epring Caniero Melt Winsta Uerat Atlantic 4’ Mletcher Felix Diaz Adniradtey A. Fiske Alome Vetive Sorek

Cough Suspected in Fatal Fall at City Hospital

A Boston report claims a cough may have caused the death of Mrs Mary McCormick after she suffered a fall from a window at Pres Hospital. Police allege a man involved caused the incident during a confrontation. A $5000 recovery fund is noted.

Boston Mary McCormick Pres Hospital Thomas Wilson Ric

Trial Denied in Atlanta Murder Case

A man convicted in the murder of Mary Phagun faces a potential path to appeal as the case moves toward the Supreme Court. The judge presided over the trial and sentencing, with notable figures named among those involved in the proceedings and subsequent appeals.

Atlanta Mary Phagun Dudge le Roan Iebiah Miran Supreme Court

Conscience Stricken Woman Forgives Train Fare Case

A damaged OCR fragment notes Middleton Ontario and a woman refusing fare on a train. A letter to a company president mentions stamps and a conductor allegedly taking fare, with years of hidden details and a plea for forgiveness.

Middleton W. C C. Fc Monagh Incal Teanzil Company Hama Withield

Benson to Funeral and Gates dies in New York

The text reports on the funeral of W. Gates, noting his ties to Ivlandale and his role as a German friend to family. It mentions Carlos Gates and a death in Cony New York with weather forecasts predicting continued cloudiness and light rain chances. It also notes P P Brown of San Antonio visiting Austin to discuss the Mo Salt Antonio Austin Interurban railway project and the promised construction timeline.

W. Gates Sewuessel Hee Giarlos Gates Cony Wry Ivlendale New York Trivenndan Austin Qei Vares P. Brown San Antoni Mo Salt Antonio-Austin Interurban

Canal Work Delayed by Dam Repairs and Tide Shifts

Engineers report slow progress on canal repairs near Gatun Lake as repeated dynamite blasts fail to sustain water flow over the dam. Nighttime salt exposure and shifting material hinder constant progress, though the lake level rise has increased daily water passage by about 7.1 million cubic feet.

Prada Isthmus

World trade prospects after Panama Canal opening

The Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce reported Pacific trade growth as imports to Pacific ports in 1812 surpassed two and a third billion dollars. The rise reflects increased production and shipments, with Japan and China remaining heavy cotton buyers while Central and South American trade expands. A separate note reports aviator Verssille narrowly escaping death when a plane capsized from 400 feet. Stoetger injured but wardened by canvas floats. Other items cover a military train moving through San Antonio, a Gainesville obituary, Taylor County newspaper expansion plans, a St Louis school health program, and New York arrivals of William Booth’s successor.

Washington, D.C Panama Canal Bureau of Foreign and Domantic Commerce Pacific Ocean Barrax Pacific Japan China Central South America

Diaz Puts 10 Sen On Board U0 Warship

A chaotic dispatch reports General Diaz directing 10 sen aboard the U0 warship, with mention of Diaz and Wilson examining a problem at Vera Cruz. The Michigan battleship transfer by Rear Admiral Fletcher draws attention amid German warship movements, while Captain Burns, naval attaché, is noted aboard. The piece hints at fugitives and a tense international backdrop with unclear sources.

Diaz Vera Cruz Leo Ceneral Felix Ding Hla Forth Bremen St. Thomas William A. Burns Side Amereian Mexico City

Washington Cabinet Deliberates Mexico Policy Amid Refugee Crisis

The Wilson administration weighs moves as Michigan ferrying refugees nears Progreso. President rejects Mann request to send engineers to Yeoulabampa Bay and contemplates using private ships while considering Mexican policy and currency issues.

Aitericius Imony Wien Wilson Mann Tutuoda United States Sugar Company Yeoulabampa Bay Pacific Air, Mann Permiston State Department Mexico

Americans Ready 70 Leave In Election Drama

The article outlines Washington’s proposed stance on foreign residents and Mexicans amid a tight U.S. election climate. It questions policy shifts, noting administration caution and possible support for Fuerta’s continued leadership, with implications for international residents and election outcomes.

Menico Citt Get Tianquet Washington Efuerta

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