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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1912
Page
1
Governor Wilson relies on individual donations after declining corporate gifts. Texas newspapers, led by Rep. Slayden, urged readers to donate to Rolla Wells in New York for the Democratic campaign. Donations of all sizes welcomed to cover postage, printing and speakers for the national effort.
Congressman Slayden today urged Democratic country newspapers to open subscription lists and collect cash donations for the national campaign. He said such contributions would aid the party and help ensure Governor Wilson’s election, relying on Democrats nationwide for support.
Latest authentic figures show statewide prohibition lost by at least 12000 majority in Arkansas after Monday’s election. Governor race favors Democrat Robinson over Republican Roland by about three to one. other measures like municipal bonds and the sixty day legislative session amendment appear safe, while the grandfather clause was decisively defeated amid heavy Black turnout.
Paris September 11 120 000 soldiers fifty aeroplanes and two dirigible balloons began a week of mimic warfare in Touraine and Poitou General J J C Joffre directs the operations with Generals Gallieni and Marion leading opposing armies Minister Millerand will attend in person Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia heads foreign officers Col Edwin St J Greble Col George W H Mosely and Capt John McApalmer are among American observers
Louis Fat proprietor of a Chinatown bazaar and two assistants Ah Yet and China Man are under arrest as local federal officials say a ring smuggled hundreds of Chinese into the United States from Mexico.
For San Antonio and vicinity, tonight and Thursday expect unsettled weather with variable clouds and chances of light showers. Temperature ranges from the mid 60s to the mid 70s, with brisk westerly winds and possible brief squalls.
At 8 a m readings report temperatures from 54 to 76 across ST LOUIS CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST PAUL KANSAS CITY NEW YORK BOSTON and WASHINGTON with clear to partly cloudy skies and variable winds. Rain and cooler trends noted for tonight in several locations.
The item asserts that no newspaper except the San Antonio Light carries the Associated Press day wire in whole or in part. It rejects any claim that other papers reproduce the wire with or without modification. The statement emphasizes accuracy and basing assertions on fact.
City will end the paving by city plant policy and require contracts bid by private firms. City Engineer Pancoast says the current plant is costly and paving will shift to contractors with guaranteed good work. A new paving company seeking Uvalde asphalt plans to bid on city contracts. Paving work on Commerce Street is paused pending railway access to asphalt mines and rail negotiations. Repairs continue on existing asphalt streets using remaining stock.
Denver, Sept. 11. More than sixty people named in forty six true bills were to appear in court to post bond. Indicted: Chief of Police Felix O Neill and A A Blakely of the fire and police board, RE Field and E B Field Jr of Mountain States Telephone charged with blocking streets, and school board members for fire regulation lapses. Other indictments stem from the vice crusade naming city officials and property owners.
In Tokio on September 11 Emperor Yoshihito received ambassadors Philander Knox Infante Alfonso of Spain and Prince Henry of Prussia at the lying in state of the late Emperor Matsuhito. Each placed a wreath and a luncheon followed with Prince Arthur of Connaught present. The emperor decorated Prince Henry with the chain of the Order of the Chrysanthemum and awarded Infante Alfonso the Grand Cordon.
Chief Justice W. M. Peticolas of the Eighth court of civil appeals resigns effective October 1 and will return to private practice in El Paso, Texas, as announced by Special to The Light. Governor Colquitt notified of the resignation.
Gen W W Gordon of Savannah dies at White Sulphur Springs Virginia at age 58. He served in the Spanish American War and the Confederate Army and helped arrange Porto Rico evacuation with Rear Admiral Schley. He leaves a widow and three sons. Taft visited him in Savannah. Flags on the Savannah Cotton Exchange fly at half mast.
Supreme Court Justice Bischoff granted a stay in the Becker case delaying trial until October 1. The move, requested by Becker counsel John F McIntyre, aims to appoint a commissioner to take testimony in Hot Springs Arkansas from witnesses who spoke with Sam Schepps and his captors. The court plans to name one commissioner and said the delay serves the life stake in the case. Whitman had said ready to bring Becker to trial for murder of Herman Rosenthal. The alderman investigating committee also scheduled to reconvene Friday with Police Commissioner Waldo set to testify.
Boise Sept. 11 A Republican ticket made up entirely of women candidates will be placed in Idaho this fall against the regular Republican and Progressive tickets. The women members of the party in Idaho announced last night they were dissatisfied with internal wrangling and will convene here this week to organize their slate.
Floresville attorney O A McCracken has received a telegram from Governor Colquitt offering him the Thirty sixth judicial district judgeship. The present judge E A Stevens of Rockport resigns effective September 15. McCracken, UT Austin graduate, will announce his decision soon.
The progressive state convention nominated a state ticket led by Robert T. Hodge of Seattle for governor and named five candidates for Congress.
Lemons jump from 5.50 to 8.50 per box on the wholesale market with indications of further rises tomorrow. California growers report production this year will be short of national needs, making this the highest value in fifteen years. Retailers may see lemons at 5 cents each by week’s end, as brokers warn prices could hit 9 to 11 dollars per box for retailers, risking a consumer boycott.
In Denver on September 11 incomplete returns show the Colorado first primary nominations leaning toward progressive elements within both Democratic and Republican tickets. Voter turnout was notably light.
Lieu tenant Seibert, an aviator attached to the red army in the imperial maneu vers, was killed when his aeroplane fell during a scouting mission in Saxony today. His companion Lieutenant Zimmerman was seriously injured.
G D Burns counsel for Police Lieutenant Becker arrived in Hot Springs seeking affidavits from people to whom Sam Schepps spoke. He aims to obtain statements suggesting Schepps claimed Becker was the victim of a conspiracy and that Becker did not instigate Rosenthal's murder.
Federal garrison at Ojinaga M exico opposite Presidio Texas surrendered to rebels at 5 p m. Five men killed in fighting as dispatches conflict on who fought whom. U S signal corps to set up wireless station at Fort Russell to monitor border troubles and keep Presidio El Paso informed.
Brigadier General Steever reports rebels repulsed in the Ojinaga battle while noting quiet on the American side. Fort Huachuca dispatches indicate about 700 men under Rojas and Tampa disarmed a train near Naco and seized San Pedro threatening dynamite bridges. Cananea garrison reportedly strengthened by telephone reports.
Washington reports intervention unlikely as federals move from the Mexican north toward Chihuahua and Sonora. Forces aim to trap rebels. U S troops may stay at posts while movements seek to protect Americans and shift action to the mountains.
In Douglas Arizona on September 11 Colonel Antonio Rojas threatened to attack Agua Prieta if its surrender was not granted within 24 hours. A federal garrison faced a demand carried by John Se American who was captured and later released, while Rojas reportedly had about 900 men.
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