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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1912

Page

2

Good Roads Boosters In Party Travel To Pearsall Session

A San Antonio delegation from the Chamber of Commerce Highway league and related groups left at 7 this morning for Pearsall to attend the San Antonio Laredo Highway league session. The party includes J. F. Carter and D. K E Colp, Emil Locke and Mrs. Locke, Frank Rennert, H. W. Ross, A. M. Fischer, Dr. W. A. Hering, and Ray M. Mackey, traveling by auto and to return tonight about 11. They advocate good roads, the harvest jubilee, and the Alamo Monument project.

San Antonio Good Roads Workers Highway League Chamber of Commerce Pearsall San Antonio- Laredo D. K E. Colp San Antonio-Laredo W. A. Hering San Antonio Automobile Club Ray M. Mackey Real Estate Exchange

Maine voters return power to Republicans

Maine voters nominate candidates for presidential electors two United States senators four congressmen and full state and county tickets. The Progressive party will not participate in the primaries and has named its state slate.

J. O'Donnell United States Senate United States Progressive Party

Second primary under way in South Carolina counties

In Columbia South Carolina the second primary for legislators and county officers is held in many cities. Candidates who did not win majorities two weeks prior face new elections against their closest rivals. A subcommittee investigation into fraud in the recent primary was postponed and may run into November if evidence warrants action. The inquiry fund stands around $4000.

Columbia D. C South Carolina State Democratic Executive Committee

Ferguson Is Renominated By New Mexico Democrats

In Albuquerque on September 10 the Democratic state convention reaffirmed Congressman Harvey P B Ferguson by renomination after a party meeting.

Ferguson Albuquerque N. M Harvey PB

Obituary Jacob J Krautly 47 at 216 Lavaca Street

Jacob J Krautly 47 died at home 216 Lavaca Street at 10 30 last night a Swiss native who lived in San Antonio two and a half years survived by a widow and three daughters Lena Rosie and Gertrude he belonged to Harmonia lodge No 1 Hermann Sons the funeral will be held under their auspices at 5 o clock tomorrow afternoon and burial will be in the Hermann Sons cemetery.

Krautly Jacob J. Krautly Lavaca Street Switzerland San Antonio el Reno Okla Lena Rosie Gertrude Harmonia Lodge No. 1 Hermann Sons

Death of Edna Katz in San Antonio Hospital

Edna Katz aged 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Katz died of appendicitis at a local hospital at 12 30 this morning. A 1912 San Antonio High School graduate. Funeral set for 10 oclock tomorrow morning from the family residence 1911 Main avenue.

Katz Edna Katz Herman Katz San Antonio High School Main Avenue

Plumber A Collman Opens Dundee Shop September 14

A Collman, plumber, opens a new shop at 416 Main Ave in Dundee on September 14. The event marks the debut of his plumbing services in the area with a storefront presence and local accessibility.

A. Collman Main Ave Dundee

Wilson Voices Democratic Unity in New York Address

Governor Woodrow Wilson, after meeting leaders in New York, heads to Atlantic City to review a Spanish American War veterans parade. HeCritiques the Progressive party while praising a united Democratic front and warns against third party chaos. He stresses finance ties to government and the need for a loyal democratic team.

New York Woodrow Wilson Atlantic City Democratic National Committee Wilson New York Press Club Progressive Party Republican Party United Democracy United States Finance Democratic Party

Bralley Named State Chairman for Wilson Campaign

F M Bralley Texas State Superintendent received a letter from Clarence J Owens of Washington DC appointing him state chairman for the Woodrow Wilson teachers campaign. Bralley will organize Texas teachers to publicize and raise funds for the Wilson campaign in Texas, following a conference in Austin last Saturday with Judge Cato Sells.

Texas Austin Tex F. M. Bralley Clarence J. Owens Washington, D. C National Teachers’ Woodrow Wilson Organization Cato Sells Cleburne Lex Bralley

Rebels Battle Ojinaga Amid Border Tension

Reports from EF] Paso say Mexican rebels attacked Ojinaga opposite Presidio Texas, driven off by federals with four federal deaths. U S forces along the border, including Company I signal corps from Marfa, monitor the fighting as Cananea fears persist and ammunition logistics from Rock Island reach El Paso for American troops.

Company I United States Signal Corps Marfa Presidio Fort Bliss Ojinaga Steever Washington Texas San Bernardino War Department E. Z. Steever Paso Adams

Aubert Possibly Arrived After Ojinaga Battle

Marfa report notes General Steever's dispatch suggesting General Aubert arrived today as rebels fled. The clash between federals and rebels near the Mexico border at Ojinaga began at 3 o'clock this afternoon and continued through the day.

Aubert Marfa Steever Washington Ojinaga Mex

Engagement Confirmation at Ojinaga Reported by Texas Adjutant

Major Cameron reports from Presidio that the attack on Ojinaga began yesterday afternoon with mounted rebels repulsed at the guard house leaving two dead. Federals captured five horses after a sortie and two rebels were killed. Rebel strength estimated at 300 men. Fighting quiet on the American side with rumors of reinforcements. a Mexican boatman was involved.

Here United States Army Presidio Ojinaga Sanchez S. M. Deltoro Tracy Aubert W.S. Scott Department of Texas Smalley Marfa Cameron Custom Guard House

Rangers to Guard Border Policy Emphasized by Governor

Governor Colquitt held a long meeting with Captain J. R. Hughes of the state ranger force to stress the need for a strict border stance amid the current situation. The discussion focused on enforcing a rigorous policy to safeguard the frontier.

Austin Tex Colquitt J. R. Hughes State Ranger Force Hughes

Thirteenth Cavalry Moves Up Departure Date

Fort Riley Kansas September 10 The Thirteenth United States cavalry ordered to the Mexican border will entrain Wednesday instead of Thursday Col P A Hatfield commanding officer reports that preparations for departure are being rushed The change comes from the war department as the unit readies to move to the border area.

Fort Riley Kan United States Cavalry War Department P. A. Hatfield

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