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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1911

Page

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Mexico Vice Presidential Vote Sparks Disorder at Convention

At the progressive convention in Mexico City the first ballot produced 615 for Jose Pino Suarez and 600 for Dr. Francisco Vasquez Gomez. Alfredo Robles Dominguez and Fernando Iglesias Calderon trailed as votes flowed, while disorder erupted during the count and calls for pledges intensified as contenders jockeyed for primacy ahead of a possible second ballot.

Associated Press Mexico City Francisco Vasquez Gomez Jose Pino Suarez City OF Mexico Pino Suarez Alfredo Robles Dominguez Suarez Fernando Iglesias Calderon Dominguez Gomez Vasquez Gomez Yucatan Calderon Robles Dominguez Heas Hé Francisco Gomez Fernando Yeglesia Calderon

Regional weather outlook from multiple cities

Observations at 8 a m show temperatures ranging from 60 in St Paul to 72 in Boston with clear skies across most sites. Winds vary from north to southwest at five to sixteen miles per hour as Sunday forecasts call for fair or improving conditions and a slight warmth in some areas.

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

AP wire carried by others not in San Antonio Light unfounded

A statement claiming the Associated Press day wire into San Antonio is carried in whole or in part by any newspaper other than the San Antonio Light is unfounded and without basis in fact. The record clarifies the reliability of distribution attribution for local readers.

Associated Press San Antonio Sunday Light

Funeral arrangements for Judge Neill announced

The funeral of Judge H H Neill of the Civil Court of Appeals Fourth Supreme District Texas will be held in El Paso Sunday afternoon with local lawyers and a Masonic delegation attending. Secretary Belden says the San Antonio Bar will form a committee for resolutions of regret to be presented in county and appellate courts.

H. H. Neill Civil Court of Appeals Fourth Supreme District of Texas Cloudcroft el Paso Bar Association Samuel Belden San Antonio Alamogordo N. M Neill Bexar

Open revolt in Sinaloa sparks regional tension

Unofficial reports claim Governor Banderas of Sinaloa has led an open revolt. Troop columns move from Mazatlan toward Hermosillo as Culican and Yaqui river area fear conflict. Banderas, once Redo’s employee, aided insurgents with arms. he refuses to surrender the governorship.

Associated’ Press Tucson Ariz Banderas Sinaloa Culilacan Hermosillo Mazatlan Yaqui River Tepic Redo Mexico

SCHOONER MARGARET A MAY FEARED LOST CREW DROWNED

The lumber laden schooner Margaret A May under Captain Jarvis, sailing from Charleston to Philadelphia on August 23, has been found stern up near Coles Island. No word from the captain or crew, and officials fear they have drowned.

Associated Press Charleston S. C Margaret A. May Jarvis Philadelphia Coles Island

Nashville Christian Union seeks dissolution of city baseball club

The Men's Christian Union of Nashville and Governor Hooper press for dissolving the Nashville Baseball team after Sunday games. Attorney General Cates directs Davidson county prosecutor Anderson to start proceedings to have the club forfeited.

Nashville, Tenn Men’s Christian Union of Nashville Nashville Hooper Charles A. Cates Anderson Davidson County

Forest fires spread in Idaho and Washington blasts

High winds fan multiple forest fires across Bonner county Idaho and into Washington. A major blaze north of Sand Point near Matchwood threatens areas as the forestry department fights a severe fire three miles north of Naples, Idaho, with several other fires under battle.

Associated Press Spokane Wash Bonner County Idaho Sand Point Matchwood Forestry Department Naples

Texas Senator A. Q. Mills Dies at Corsicana Home

Former U.S. Senator Roger Quarles Mills of Texas dies at 79 in Corsicana. A Civil War veteran who led the Tenth Texas Infantry, he later served in Congress and the Senate, with a notable Belton secession speech and service as at large representative before four terms in the House. He dies after arteriosclerosis complications. funeral plans not announced.

Corsicana Tex United States Texas A. Q. Mills Colonel Mills Roger Quarles Mills Todd ‘County Kentucky Palestine Union Belton Lincoln Tenth Texas Infantry Arkansas Columbus Ohio Jenene Generate Trier Hood Chickamauga Congress United States Senate Charles A. Culberson Mills Carrie Jones Col Henry Jones

Aviator Falls Into Dorchester Bay and Is Unharmed

Joseph Cummings fell 200 feet in a Bleriot monoplane into Dorchester Bay at Squantum early today. He dragged himself out badly bruised and plans to resume flying next week. Blinded by sun, the craft dived. a propeller blade struck him as he escaped. A whale boat rescued him and brought him ashore.

Associated Press Bosito Joseph Cummings

Junk to be cleared from Panama Canal line

The scrap and junk from the former French Panama Canal company era will be cleared before completion. Bids open September 5 from scrap dealers for purchase and renewal of debris within three years. Items include locomotives dump cars tanks barges boilers girders dredges sheet iron and old machinery parts.

New York Mpeneeee Panama Canal Company

Six Injured in Train Collision near Litburn

Six persons were injured today when Sea Board Air Line passenger train No. 41 collided head on with a construction near Litburn, 24 miles east of Atlanta.

Associated Press Atlanta, Ga Seaboard Air Line Litburn Atanta

Texas Railroads Delinquent on Annual Reports

In Austin on September 2, the railroad commission announced that a large share of about 100 Texas railroads are delinquent in filing their annual reports. The law imposes a fine of 500 dollars for each day reports are late. reports were due yesterday.

Associated Press Austin Tex Texas State Railroad Commission Commission

Three Children Die in Cabin Fire in Ellis County

In Waxahachie Texas three young children of William Jones were burned to death in their cabin in the southern part of Ellis County yesterday. An older sibling survived. Investigators examine the cause as a tragic family fire.

Associated Press Waxahachie Tex William Jones Ellis County

Seven Drown in River Collision Near Toledo

Seven men died when the 35 foot Nemo launch was struck by the 600 foot freighter Phillip Minch on the Maumee river near Red Can Buoy at 1 30 this morning. The victims include Harry Batch James Wisler Thomas Purcelk Fred Shane William Blatt William Carroll and Rudolph Yunker.

Associated Press Toledo Ohio Maumee Nemo Michael Mayer Norwood Avenue Phillip Minch Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton Harry Batch James Wisler Thomas Purcbelk Sumner Street Fred Shane Cowell William Blatt William Carroll Rudolph Yunker Dorrst

Caillaux Moves To Quell Food Riots Across France

Premier Caillaux ordered provincial prefects to repress revolutionary agitation linked to food protests as Dunkirk troops are mobilized. Demonstrations by hundreds of women and widespread shop looting have prompted dealers to shutter windows. A national industrial commission, including ministers and wholesale dealers, met to study lowering food costs.

Associated Press Paris Caillaux France Dunkirk Commerce and Agriculture Customs

France Awaits Germany Details On Morocco Africa Talks

Paris reports the French foreign office has received no official word from Berlin about Germany softening aims in Equatorial Africa as compensation for recognizing France's Morocco rights. Cambon and Von Kiderlin-Waechter prepare to reopen talks while German rumors circulate. La Patrie claims German money funds food riots in northern departments.

Associated Press Paris Berlin Germany Equatorial Africa France Morocco M. Cambon Herr von Kiderlin-Waechter la Patricé

Franco German talks set for Monday meeting

Berlin announces that the French ambassador to Berlin will meet the German foreign minister on Monday to resume Franco German negotiations.

Berlin

Record Tonage Tax Reaches New High in 1910

The bureau of statistics reports the largest annual tonnage tax on vessels since 1884 for the year ending June 30, totaling 1,083,522 dollars. Despite the 1909 tariff cut from three to two cents on vessels from nearby foreign ports, and since March 1910 an exemption for trade with Ontario, the collection set a new high.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Bureau of Statistics Department of Commerce and Labor United States Ontario

Defense Witness Flips Beattie Case In Chesterfield Court

New testimony emerges as Henry Clay Beattie Jr. prepares to take the stand. A butcher named Kestleberg says he saw the night on Midlothian turnpike and disputes the boys account of a man and a woman in the car. He identifies no one as Beattie and claims he rode with a woman briefly, avoiding social disgrace.

Chesterfield Court House Henry Clay Beattie Jr Kestleberg Commonwealth Bonair Midlothian Henry Beattie Beattie

Beattie Murder Trial Highlights Key Defense and Witness Attacks

Testimony challenged the motive claimed by the prosecution in the Beattie murder case. Beattie and his wife were said to be seen on the Midlothian turnpike the night of the crime. Witness Neblitt, who testified about a shotgun, faced cross examination questioning his past conviction and imagination. Richmond's Charles Kestleberg testified to motoring on the turnpike and stopping for water near Eliza Mosely during the night of the murder.

Beulah’ Heney Commonwealth Beattie Midrothian B. H. Neblitt Paul Beattie Henry Neblitt Charles Kestleberg Richmond Eliza Mosely Kestleberg Midlothian Turnpike

Death Toll Rises After Sunday Hurricane Hits Charleston

Heavy rain through the night worsened hurricane damage in Charleston area. Eighteen deaths reported with many homes roofless and interiors damaged. Trades unions may cancel Labor Day to speed repairs.

Charleston Associated Press D. C

No Strike Expected as Labor Leaders Seek New Conference

Chicago dispatch reports labor leaders believe a strike is not imminent. Secretary Kramer of the International Brotherhood of Smiths and Helpers says negotiations are pending and peace efforts continue. The Illinois Central situation is discussed with plans to pursue federal recognition and avoid a walkout, while meetings proceed without a thirty day notice.

Chicago Kramer International Brotherhood of Smiths and Helpers Illinois Central Markham Campu Ilinois Central Men's Federa Sion Ony Press Markham Federation Grand Lodge

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