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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1912

Page

2

Diaz urged to restore old regime across border

Rebels near the frontier are reported but no attacks occur as five troops from the Thirteenth cavalry arrive to bolster patrols. Units will occupy Columbus Pelea Culberson Alamo and Waco ranches along the border, with the Third cavalry staying at Fort Bliss for now. Federal forces occupy Janos and La Ascension in Chihuahua amid missing reports from a refugee camp and cattle thefts. David De La Fuente awaits extradition for murder and will be moved from the hospital to the county jail Monday.

Thirteenth Cavalry New Mexico Third Cavalry New Mexico-Arizona Thirteenth Columbus Pelea Culberson, Alamo Waco Fort Bliss Steever el Paso Janos la Ascension Chihuahua E. V. Romney Hachita New Mexico. the Message From Mr. Romney Colonia Diaz David de la Fuente

Madero Given Two Weeks to Settle Mexico Turmoil

Washington envoy for Zapata urges Madero to restore order within two weeks or face armed intervention or recognition of rebels. He travels from El Paso to Los Angeles to rally Sala gard and Rojas factions and seeks provisional president agreement with de la Barra.

EL Paso Tex Madero Mexico Juan Pedro Didapp Washington Zapata Orozco Senor Didapp Los Angeles Socialistic Revolutionary Didapp United States Senor Francisco de la Barra de la Barra Salagar Rojas

Madero Rejects Orozco Peace Proposal

President Francisco I. Madero rejects a peace proposal from General Pascual Orozco Jr. that a mixed commission consider terms. The offer came via R. Gomez Robelo, with Madero stating the letter is not acceptable and no reply will be sent.

Francisco I. Madero Mexico Pascual Orozco Jr Orozco Senor R. Gomez Robelo Madero International News Service Robelo Francisco I, Madero

Orozco Hearing Monday Father of Rebel Chief Arrives

Col. Pasqual Orozco, father of the rebel leader, was brought from Marfa to El Paso and will face a murder charge before U S Commissioner Oliver on Monday. He travels with Rafael Flores Jose Cordova Miguel Aldes C Caballero and Jose Rochin, all noted rebels charged with neutrality law violations.

EL Paso Tex Col Pascual Orozco Marfa United States Oliver Orozco Rafael Flores Jose Cordova Miguel Aldes C. Caballero Jose Rochin

Diaz refuses to discuss petition for return as president

In Biarritz on September 21 General Porfirio Diaz, former Mexican president, refused to comment on a secret petition urging his return. He also declined to speak about demonstrations in Mexico City, saying he cannot break his rule of not discussing political subjects.

Biarritz France Profirio Diaz Mexico Mr. Underwood Taft Diaz Underwood San Antonio Ranger Service

New Tobacco Firm Organized in New York

Daniel G. Reid and associates back a new tobacco concern to rival American Tobacco. The capital stock is $50,000,000 split into $30,000,000 common and $20,000,000 preferred. Reid and aides are expected to take the major portion of the $20,600,000 preferred stock paying 6 or 7 percent dividends.

New York Daniel G. Reid American Tobacco Company

Defends New York Women Against Insurer’s Stereotype

Mrs John Sherwin Crosby rejects President Gold’s claim that high society women ruin their health through overindulgence. She argues many New York social women live properly and that the best American womanhood is found in upper circles, calling Gold’s statement cruel and inaccurate.

President Gold Insurance Men’s Chicago John Sherwin Crosby Women’s Democratic Club Gold New York Mrs. Crosby

Japan's New Ruler Yos hihito Named Emperor

Japan appoints Y oshihito as emperor after the burial of his father M ikado Matsuhito in the ancient imperial cemetery near Kyoto. The chief mourner role marked the ceremonial transition at the burial service held on Sunday.

Emperor Japan Yoshihito Mikado Matsuhito Imperi Kioto Sunay

Prosecution Hopes to Keep Sneed in Jail

Amarillo Texas September 21 The state moves to block bond for John Beal Sneed in the Boyce murder case as habeas corpus hearing opens Monday The defense will stress Sneed last saw Boyce October 13 8 and 14 while the prosecution plans to show a premeditated killing with many witnesses Also co defendant B B Epting remains jailed with no bail effort yet made

Amarillo Tex John Beal Sneed al G. Boyce Jr D. W. Odell Johnson County Boyce Sneed Fort Worth B. B. Epting Cottle County

Pierre Loti Leaves United States Forever Amid Nervous Prostration

Pierre Loti, the French author and naval captain Julien Viaud, arrived in New York aboard the La Savoie. He quickly suffered nervous prostration and announced through his valet that he would leave the country forever if harassed. The 62 year old writer appeared heavily made up, spoke only through his valet, and noted royalties as the only time he is at ease. He has a new play, The Daughter of Heaven, set for production this season.

Pierre Loti United States New York Julien Viaud la Savoie M. Vernier Lou

Big Five of Standard Oil to be examined by Senate panel

The Senate committee summons the Standard Oil Big Five and NY life leaders to testify. Subpoenas issued to John C. McCall and others require production of letters, books and documents on campaign donations. Possible calls to Harriman heirs and other insurers follow as probe widens.

New York Life Senate New York Standard Oil Company Sergeant At Arms Ransdell Washington C. T. White M. F. Elliott W. H. Libbey John C. McCall New York Life Insurance Company Cornelius N. Bliss Jr John D. Archbold Wm. Rockefeller Standard Oil Big Five Senate Committee Tegethoff Hariman Harriman Roosevelt Clapp Equitable McCall

Underwood recounts mine siege and escape in Mexico

J O Underwood describes a violent uprising at a Mexican mine where guards forced workers at gunpoint and dynamite bombs damaged buildings. He details seven men and one woman sheltering, a failed escape attempt, and eventual company capitulation to pay demands before soldiers arrived.

Mr. Underwood Underwood Andleswood

Chicago Millionaire 10 Becomes Missionary

William Whiting Borden, a Chicago heir worth millions, plans a life of mission work in China. He spoke vows at Moody Church to join Inland Missionary society and will depart for the Orient soon. Borden, son of the late William Borden, built a tract of Lake Shore Drive real estate and supported Y M C A work at Yale. He later graduated from Princeton seminary.

Chicago William Whiting Borden China Young Borden Kansa Moody Church Inland Missionary Society The Orient William Borden Mary Borden Lake Shore Drive Bellevue Place Harold McCormick Borden Yale Hope Mission New Haven Princeton Theological Seminary

New Steel Firm Probable Heads Steel Powers

Inside financial circles in Philadelphia rumors say the Pennsylvania Railroad will sell its control of Cambria Steel and Pennsylvania Steel, clearing the way for a new steel combination led by Charles M Schwab with Andrew Carnegie and Henry Clay Frick backing. The Pennsylvanian interest has dominated the two firms since 1901.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Charlies M. Schwab Andrew Carnegie and Henry Co. Frick Pennsylvania Cambria Steel Pennsylvania Steel Companies

Health Board Moves to Shut Down Illegal Slaughterhouses

The new board of health plans a general cleanup of chaparral slaughter houses on the outskirts of San Antonio. Dr. W. B. Russ and City Physician L L Shropshire call for closing any facility failing to meet meat safety laws, including lacking sanitary water, fly-proof storage, and proper inspection.

Board of Health W. B. Russ L. Ll. Shropshire San Antonio Toto Ingild Hansen

Boy Teacher a Wonder In Alabama Public Schools

A 21 year old teacher in Central Alabama has risen as a state education prodigy. He earned a life grade certificate after five years of teaching while holding first and second grade credentials from age 14. The story highlights his rapid ascent and early start in education amid regional attention.

Montgomery Alabama State Department of Education

Confession Made Public in Tulsa Murder Case

Thomas Bellew and three co defendants including Mrs Laura T Reuter confessed to the fatal May 5 murder of Attorney Charles T Reuter. The confession is in the hands of County Attorney Pat Malloy after attempts to seal it from public view. Attorneys Campbell and Badinson released the news and have withdrawn from the defense except for Mrs Reuter.

Tulsa Okla Thomas Bellew Guy D. McKenzie Joe Baker Laura T. Reuter Charles T. Reuter Pat Malloy Campbell and Biddison

Starry career plans clash with practical limits

In a dialogue from the Baltimore American, a manager taunts a writer about dreaming big while noting Tokio's female population of 762,000 and 191,000 employed outside the home. The exchange pairs idealism with economic practicality in a snapshot of social facts.

Tokio

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