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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1912

Page

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Wilson Opens Ohio Campaign With Five Speeches

The Ohio drive opens as Governor Wilson arrives in Columbus to address five rallies with Cox and Gore aiding. A parade to Memorial Hall leads to a 7:30 pm meeting presided by Governor Harmon with Atlee Pomerene chairing an overflow session featuring Gore and Baker.

Columbus Ohio Woodrow Wilson New Jersey James M. Cox Gore Oklahoma Wilson Congress Cox Memorial Hall Harmon Atlee Pomerene Newton D. Baker Cleveland Detroit Finley Henry Cabot Lodge Massachusetts R. B. Brown Akron Ohnson Frank Rockwell Grace Park Hiram Johnson California Arthur L. Garford

Stolen $70,000 From L and N Express Cars

A westbound Louisville and Nashville train between Pensacola and Flomaton is said to have been robbed of about $70,000 from bank express packets. The money, carried from Pensacola to Flomaton for railroad pay, was reportedly reduced to $5,000 after delivery. officials withheld details while investigations continue.

Pensacola Fla Louisville & Nashville Fromaton Ala Flomaton Louisville & Nashville Railroad Bibbs Express Company

Russian Aviator Rescued After Plane Explodes At Grant Park

Ignatz Semin iouk a Russian aviator with a French license was rescued a mile offshore in Lake Michigan after his hydro airplane exploded when the radiator blew. He was badly burned on the back as spectators watched him climb from the wreckage into the remaining parts and boats converged for the rescue at Grant Park aviation meet.

Chicago Ignatz Seminiouk Grant Park Lake Michigan

Colonel Tours Nebraska Campaign Through Bryan’s State

Col Theodore Roosevelt begins a brief campaign in Nebraska with a day and a half on the road from Denver. He stops in Holdrege Hastings Fairmont Crete Lincoln and ends in Omaha after an all-night rail journey. In Birmingham Amos E. Goodhue is nominated by the Progressive party for Alabama’s Seventh District against Democrat John L. Burnett.

Bryan Holdrege Neb Theodore Roosevelt William J. Bryan Denver Hastings Fairmount Crete Lincoln Omaha Alabama Birmingham Ala Amos E. Goodhue Gadsden Congress John L. Burnett

The Lieut Promotes Audit Rights and Record Advertising Gain

The Lieut invoices the Association of American Advertisers claim to know circulation and reveals its own audited figures. It reports rising local and foreign ad volume over five months, totaling 418 754 lines or 1484 columns, with double carrier and local reach versus rivals in San Antonio and Southwest Texas. It asserts unmatched advertiser returns and market reach.

Association of American Advertisers San Antonio Lient Tue Lieut Tue Licur Texas

Radical Weather Change Forecast Across Texas

The weather man predicts a cooling change within 24 hours across the region with storms, high winds, and possible frost in Amarillo and Coleman county. Unsettled conditions extend from Dallas dispatches to Santa Anna and the Panhandle, with expectations of rain and cooler temperatures near the next day.

Sothwest San Antonio Dallas Coleman County Santa Anna Coleman

Hard storm hits Coleman area with crop damage

A severe storm near Coleman Texas on September 20 caused about 100000 dollars in crop damage and left Coleman suffering from a water shortage. Hail flattened fields near Brooke Smith and large stones damaged thousands in value.

Brownwood Tex Coleman Brookesmith

Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity

For San Antonio and vicinity to night and Saturday unsettled cooler Saturday.

San Antonio Vicinity

Regional Weather Summary For Eight Cities

Observations at 8 a m report temperatures from 54 to 66 degrees across St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston and Washington Cloudy conditions with light to moderate winds from various directions Rain possible in Chicago and Kansas City Snow chances not noted across the board Lowest temperatures in the last 24 hours ranged from 52 to 66 degrees Wind directions include southeast southwest west northwest and north.

Panhandle Amarillo Chicago Milwaukee ST. Paul Kansas City New York Boston Washington

San Antonio Light Exclusive on AP Wire Carriage

A statement claiming the AP leased wire into San Antonio is carried in whole or part by any newspaper other than the San Antonio Light is unfounded and not based on fact.

Associated Press San Antonio

Weather bulletin predicts frost in Texas Panhandle and nearby Oklahoma

Light frost forecast for the Texas Panhandle and the western and extreme northern Oklahoma areas. The local weather bureau issued the bulletin at 1 PM today warning of chilly conditions after reports of wind damage to structures and crops in regions including Winchell and Coleman Junction.

New Orleans Texas Panhandle Oklahoma

Acute Labor Shortage Hits Texas Cotton Regions

Houston dispatch reports a historic labor shortage across Texas cotton belts. Growers’ agents hunt for pickers while railroads suffer car backlogs as unloaded cotton cars clog sidings. Authorities campaign against idle workers who refuse jobs, sending vagrants to the county farm.

Houston Tex Texas

Upheld Push for Reduced Freight Rates in Supreme Court

Solici tor Farrell of the interstate commerce commission urged the supreme court to affirm the commission order cutting freight rates from New Orleans to Alabama cities. He argued the commerce court overstepped by cancelling the order, risking rate regulation. The filing avoids reference to Judge Archbald’s correspondence, a matter in impeachment talks.

Washington New Orleans Alabama Farrell Interstate Commerce Commission Supreme Court Commission Commerce Court Louisville & Nashville Railroad

King to Visit Paris Madrid

La Correspondencia De Espana reports King Alfonso with Premier Canalejas and Foreign Minister Prieto will visit Paris to strengthen Franco Spanish ties. The piece notes Spain's expanding navy could back the triple entente with material support in the Mediterranean or Atlantic during any European conflict.

Madrid Alfonso Canalejas Prieto Paris la Correspondencia de Espana Spain Mediterranean Atlantic

Pearl Necklace Missing En Route Chicago Train

Mrs. Albert A. Sprague Jr. of Chicago reported a pearl necklace valued at 12000 dollars missing from a chamois bag worn around her neck while traveling from Boston to Chicago on a New York Central train. The 59 pearl necklace vanished on the journey, leaving investigators to pursue the loss.

Chicago Albert A. Sprague Jr Boston

Light want ads run ten days for half a cent per word

Matt and Jeff promote light want ads with a photo on the sport page and announce a ten day run starting soon. Ads cost one half cent per word when run ten days or longer and may be discontinued at any time with refunds on unused insertions. Telephone orders accepted with a bill mailed later at no extra charge. Both phones 176.

Five Shots Kill Man. Duhig Confesses Unwritten Law

Frank Lawler 23 a Pfeiffer Grocer employee was shot five times and died after a confrontation with Arthur Duhig 32 at a Main plaza location. Duhig says the killing was for domestic trouble and admits the crime, claiming unwritten law as a defense.

Frank Lawler S. Pfeiffer Wholesale Grocer Pfeiffer Main Plaza Arthur Duhig Law Lawler John Dolan Dolorosa Street Dolan

Divorce Petition Alleges Unkind Treatment in Dallas Man

Plaintiff in the petition for divorce claims unkind treatment. Arthur Duhig, born in Dallas, lived here 14 years, served two years as a local policeman, resigned last December. He worked at the Grand Opera house, was in the Stage Empl oye s' union, and belonged to the Eagles and Tr ical Machinists' Union of Norfolk. Frank Lawler resided at 210 North San Jacinto, single, survived by a mother and other relatives. funeral plans not yet set.

A. Schoenfield Schoenfield Brothers Flores Street Schoenfield Duhig Lawler Dolan Sebastian Chavez Chavez Pane Johnson Street Maltzberger and Harris Riebe Undertaking Company the Light San Antonio Arthur Duhig Dallas Tex Grand Opera House Stage Employes' Union The Eagles Theatrical Machinists’ Union Norfolk Frank Lawler San Jacinto Street

Brass Button Saves Life of Gardener in Garden Shootout

Gardener G. B. Wauters at Collins gardens reports a thief firing on him at 2 30 am. A brass button on his trousers took a bullet meant for him, grazing his abdomen as the intruder fled. Wauters had discovered the thief loading a sack with vegetables while two mules were missing from the stable.

G. B. Wauters Collins Gardens Wauters

Medina County Dam Jurisdiction Deferral Hearing

Federal Judge T. 8. Maxey heard arguments in Austin on whether the case over Medina Valley Irrigation Company dam restrictions should stay in federal court or be remanded to state court. The injunction seeks to prevent flooding by keeping floodgates open near Reitzers property. Judge Maxey will decide after further consideration.

Maxey Albert Reitzer Medina County Medina Valley Irrigation Company Austin C. L. Bass R. H. Burney Thirty-eighth Judicial District Medina Company L. G. Denman William Aubrey C. C. Cresson CC. H. Kearney Duval West L. Bass Reitzer

Morgan to Be Heard in Campaign Probe Hearings

Washington report says the Clapp committee will hear J Pierpont Morgan and George W Perkins and Colonel Roosevelt in the first week of October. Roosevelt was set to appear Tuesday October 1. Former Senator Dubois and Champ Clark campaign manager discussed the Baltimore convention with Senator Clapp.

Washington Clapp J. Pierpont Morgan George W. Perkins Roosevelt Senator Dubois Champ Clark Baltimore

Final payment made on China loan in 1913

London reports the final payment of one million dollars from a 50 million loan to China under a new independent loan contract signed August 30. The loan price was 89, with 265 million to be issued at 95 later this year and the remaining half in 1913.

London China Tien Tsin Bank

San Antonio Light Publishes 126 Page Edition

The San Antonio Light under Col. Charles S. Diehl and Harrison L. Beach, ex-AP figures, released a 126 page edition marking Aransas Pass navigation opening, a feat for any metropolitan paper and a milestone for the city of San Antonio Texas.

San Antonio Texas The

Attack Came When Troops Were Unprepared

Soldiers reported a deadly assault during a period of unprepared defense. Despite extensive efforts, sources indicate no man escaped the attack and casualties were confirmed. The incident prompted an immediate inquiry into security lapses and protective measures.

Three Forces Battle for Rebel Chief Orozco In Two States

Report from Douglas Arizona describes federal forces under Colonel Obregon capturing San Joaquin ranch after a heavy clash with Salazar and Rojas led rebels. Rebels reportedly suffered large losses as 100 horses and a machine gun fell to Obregon who freed four Americans.

San Joaquin Ranch Obregon Fronteras Douglas M. L. Pollard Antonio Rojas Inez Salazar Pollard el Tigre Munoz Alvarado

Orozco Puzzle Stirs Federals as Search Intensifies

Special to The Light El Paso reports General Orozco eluding federal pursuers. Huerta Tellez and 800 federals comb eastern Chihuahua and Juarez area while Aubert Rabago seek him on the border. A Guadalupe force is eyed as Orozco advances on Ciudad Porfirio Diaz with 1200 men under Terrazas and Carraveo near the Coahuila line.

EL Paso Tex Pascua Orozco Ojinaga Chihuahua Sonora Coahuila Victoriano Huerta Joaquin Tellez Juarez Tracy Aubert Rabago Guadalupe C. P. Diaz Ciudad Porfirio Diaz Eagle Tex Felix Terrazas Marcelo Carraveo

Rebel Leader Said to Direct Coahuila Operations

Unofficial but reliable reports from Mexico City indicate Pascual Orozco has taken control of rebel activities in parts of Coahuila. General Marcelo Caraeveao, named by Orozco, aided in regrouping after the Ojinaga defeat and is directing actions near Musquit as authorities say Orozco refuses to divide his command.

Mexico City Pascual Orozco Ojinaga Coahuila Marcelo Caraeveao Caraeveao Orozco Bachimba Bellezco Musquit

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