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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1912
Page
2
Editor argues against a federal minimum wage and a government regulated labor regime. He warns that such a program would legalize monopolies and bind workers to powerful employers aided by the state, ending in loss of freedom and genuine competition. He cites distrust of centralized control and the need to regulate rather than monopolize.
The Democratic Good Government league backs a reform movement and Governor Hall in the New Orleans primary amid a bitter clash with the regular or ring faction. Officials planned to deploy special officers to ensure order at polls but were rebuffed by Mayor Bellman who claimed no facts warranted action. Governor Hall urged reconsideration, but the mayor refused, saying he would assume responsibility. Main contest focuses on district attorney with three candidates Donelson Caffrey reform Chandler Luzenberg regular or ring and Jose Generally independent regular. A second primary is expected and congressional seats in the first and second districts are also in play as Dupree and Estopinal seek re election.
Mrs. Harry Felt of 214 South Monument street suffered a skull fracture when she fell from a car on a North loop trip. She was found unconscious and taken to Physicians and Surgeons hospital, where doctors report she was resting well and not in immediate danger.
C M Kingsbury Jr of Summit New Jersey arrived in San Antonio and took charge of the boys department at the YMCA after G S Chesum left. Kingsbury brings long YMCA class experience. The YMCA will host weekly sports for city newsboys this winter with classes starting September 12 alongside public schools opening.
A Labor Day parade in Santonio featured unions marching with striking SP workers carrying iron umbrellas and bold badges. The event included dignitaries, picnics, a queen contest with up to 125 votes leader Leota Teel, and an afternoon of athletic events, boxing exhibitions, and open air cinema.
Labor Day in Austin saw most businesses close for the day under union auspices. A morning parade featured floats from local firms and organizations while city officials joined in. In the afternoon a large picnic was held at the Colorado River dam site where construction continues.
About 200 Comanche dancers in war paint with feathers and spears arrived from Cache and Anadarko Oklahoma to join Wichita Falls two day Labor Day festival marking the citys 29th anniversary. They led the parade and will perform a war dance and take part in races.
In Galveston today business is shut along the water front and in stores public offices and factories to observe Labor Day. Organized labor hosts a picnic at the cotton carnival grounds featuring games and athletic events with no parade.
In Waco Texas Labor Day featured an extensive union parade led by W B Carey of the Central Labor Council. Cameron Park hosted a day of speeches races and contests with a large basket dinner at noon.
Special to the Light reports San Marcos observed Labor Day with no public celebration, though union men enjoyed a holiday.
Memphis marks Labor Day with a street parade and a community picnic. Local labor leaders will deliver addresses to participants and their families in the city after the parade.
About thirty union members were required to work today so the Typographical union did not participate in the morning parade. They plan activities this afternoon and evening at the fair.
Dallas today saw numerous firms close their doors due to unfolding events in the city. The closures reflected a broad local impact, affecting businesses across several sectors as authorities assessed the situation.
I G Suden of San Antonio testifies he has had no backache or kidney trouble since using Dean's Kidney Pills from Bexar Drug Co in 1908. He praises lasting relief and urges others with kidney issues to read his testimony and remember the name Dean's. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Poster Milburn Co is sole US agent, Buffalo, NY.
There was no broad celebration of Labor Day this year, with activities and observances largely subdued and minimal public events reported across communities.
Labor Day was observed with a parade two miles long in Palestine Texas. All unions were represented along with many business concerns. The Palestine fall fair and festival formally opened at noon with a splendid display of farm products and livestock showing.
Two farm hands, J. H. Lewis and Andrew Fields from Muncie Ind., were found dead near Fort Smith Arkansas on the Iron Mountain tracks. Their ears were clipped from the bodies, a detail linking the killings to a pattern of ear clipping murders near Oklahoma City a year earlier.
Immigration from Mexico to the United States rises but cannot meet cotton field demand. At Laredo and other entry points 150 to 300 Mexicans cross daily, with a recent peak of 400. Most find railroad work earning $1.25 to $1.30 daily, preferring it to cotton-picking due to familiarity and pay.
B F Looney and Will H Mayes who were nominated for attorney general and lieutenant governor respectively have accepted Governor Colquitt's invitation to join him in inspecting the penitentiary system. They will study institutional needs and reforms required in prison laws during the visit at Austin Texas on September 2.
Commissioner of Insurance and Banking B IL Gill will depart this week for the Detroit meeting of the American Bankers association and the National Association of Supervisors of State banks. He will be joined by R C Roberdeau of the American National bank as part of a Houston turnout.
A strong quake struck Guadalajara at 10 o'clock causing panic and wrecking many smaller homes. No casualties reported. It follows the May 8 disturbance as the heaviest shock in months.
General R. H. Beckham, former Texas Adjutant General, now living on a Sabinas ranch, says he has nearly closed a deal to sell the ranch and will move back to Austin to reside there. He notes he still keeps the stylish home he purchased here years ago.
Round trip fare offered to attend the Kendall County Fair in Boerne on September 6 and 7. Details unspecified.
Dre Jaca Cunningham, an osteopath, is associated with the address 449 Moore Ride and lists an old phone number 98457.
Reports say rebels attack Cananea while 2000 Americans, including women and children, hold out with 75 Americans and federals defending Nacozari. A federal garrison at Nogales refused aid, and fighting extends across Agua Prieta, Cananea, Nacozari, and Santa Cruz with ongoing dispatch updates from Douglas.
Manuel Sarinana, a Mexican newspaperman in San Antonio, accuses Orozco and his chiefs of looting, arrests, and killings in Juarez. He recalls two Americans beaten in a cell, claims retaliation for U S arms policy. Sarinana plans to travel to Mexico City after visiting San Antonio.
About 300 Zapatistas clashed with 200 federals near Tenancingo last night in a four hour battle. Rebel losses were reported at around sixty killed and wounded, while federal casualties were not disclosed by the commander.
Los Angeles reports Nat Goodwin, seriously injured in a boat accident several weeks ago, is expected to return to the stage in about a month per his physician.
Hamilton King of Olivet Michigan United States minister to Siam died in Bangkok yesterday his death sudden from uraemia and heart failure.
The notice invites attendance at the Kendall county fair in Boerne on September 6 and 7 promising a good time for everybody.
Readable fragments describe a billiards task in a basement near Houston Street Bridge. The text mentions pool play location and a building basement setting but lacks complete names, dates, or outcomes.
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