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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1911
Page
1
Paris dispatch reports Italy has sent an ultimatum to Turkey demanding acceptance of an Italian occupation of Tripoli. If no reply is received by tomorrow, Italy will proceed with the threatened action.
The Turkish cabinet in council decided that in event of a rupture of relations with Italy, Italians would lose capi tulations and safe status in Turkey and its dependencies. The Tripoli deputies met to discuss the crisis as authorities barred protests at St. Amboul. The Tanin denounces Italian aggression as a breach of international law and notes Germany’s faltering support while Turkey seeks an accord in Rome and Constantinople. The transport Berna, carrying ammunition, arrived at Tripoli after delays at Smyrna.
Uneasiness among European residents in Tripoli rises as demonstrations loom. A French steamer carried many Europeans to Tunis but refused others seeking passage due to limited accommodations.
Malta dispatch reports a Tripoli whisper that Italian warships with an expeditionary force lie twenty miles off Poli and fear grips the European residents. An Anglo Maltese colony appeals to compatriots to press the government for aid as Italian steamers refuse to take any of their nationals aboard.
London dispatch reports a special cabinet council in Constantinople pledging energetic measures to block Italy from landing troops in Tripoli. Turkish leaders may offer limited economic concessions but reject any privileged position for Italy with a controversial payment figure between 5,000,000 and 20,000,000 dollars.
Tex Sept 27 Col Joseph F Hathaway Mexican War and Confederate veteran died here aged . He hailed from Montgomery Alabama and moved to Helena Arkansas young. He served on General Taylor's staff in the Mexican War and helped organize the first Kansas Infantry later quitting as colonel of the Thirty sixth Kansas Infantry.
Juan Juarez a prominent Mexican resident of Floresville was stabbed to death during a celebration at Canada Verde about twelve miles away. Antonio Escobedo, a stranger to the area, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Ben Cardona and jailed to await examination.
At Toulon on September 27 the French torpedo boats destroyers Trident and Mousqueton collided during navy maneuvers. Twelve bodies were recovered from the wreck of the Liberte, and search efforts continue above the waterline amid debris. The Republique suffers extensive damage and will be out of service for months as investigations consider the role of outdated powder known as BB.
President Taft sent a message of heartfelt sorrow to French President Pallieres after the Liberte disaster at Toulon. He offered sincere sympathy for the afflicted French people and noted the long warm ties between the United States and France.
Lieutenant Governor A B Davidson arrived in Austin to assume the governor’s duties during Governor Colquitt’s absence. He is released to discharge the duties from the governor’s chair while Colquitt is away and will continue until the governor’s return despite ongoing sciatica and rheumatism.
Tonight and Thursday fair conditions prevail across San Antonio and surrounding areas with light winds and mild temperatures noted. No significant precipitation expected.
Observations at 8 a m show varied conditions from St Louis 70 degrees clear with a southwest wind to New York 66 degrees cloudy with an east wind. Chicago and Boston report showers with cooldowns likely Thursday. Milwaukee Saint Paul Kansas City and Washington show a mix of clear and partly cloudy skies with light to moderate winds.
The editor asserts that no other newspaper in San Antonio carries the Associated Press leased wire, fully or partially, and that such claims lack any basis in fact. The statement defends the Light as the sole AP wire carrier in the city.
San Antonio residents criticize delay in tearing down the Hugo Schmeltzer building and restoring the Alamo. A bid of 200 by O L Kinsley for old lumber and roofing is deemed insufficient as the governor and state officials wait for disposal of the property. Architect Atlee Ayres questions the value, saying the material may be worth only about 200.
In San Antonio business circles, Ayres calls for tearing down the Hugo Schmeltzer building as an eyesore and advocates restoring the Alamo as the city’s historic center. He notes European care for historic structures and says a few hundred dollars could settle the restoration, with some offering to raise the $200 bill to finish the project promptly.
The United States transport Kilpatrick left Galveston at 11 am with the Tenth U S Infantry bound for Cylon Panama. The unit, quartered at Fort Sam Houston since mobilization during the Mexican period, heads to the canal zone for permanent garrison duty.
Six people died after an Arkansas posse attempted to arrest two mulatto men near Dumas. Sheriff W. D. Preston, deputy Barney Stiel, Charles Malpass Sr. and three Black suspects were killed in a gun battle. A mob then lynched Malpass Sr. at the water tank while Lee Malpass Jr. was found shot to death. The incident left a tense, orderly mob and no further pursuit expected.
Berlin noon today German foreign minister Herr von Kiderlen Waechter informed French ambassador M Cambon that Germany accepts the latest French proposals concerning Morocco.
New York September 27 United States Steel Corp announces it will not dissolve voluntarily triggering an electrical rush to buy. Block trades of 388 shares rise to 62 with gains, 109 1 4 for preferred stock, 103 for bonds. By noon total turnover exceeds 800000 shares as Wabash bonds slide and rumors of receivership are denied by BE T Jeffrey.
S. T. Bryant, jailed on a theft over $50 charge, was turned to federal officers and arraigned before U S Commissioner Edwards on a mail fraud count. He waived examination and was bound over to the federal grand jury in $2000 bonds, unable to furnish. An insurance man, he was arrested after a deputy sheriff investigation into alleged irregular transactions.
H. B. Salliway, a longtime Bexar County attorney and political figure, shot himself in his office at 9 35 this morning. He sent a woman client from the room then stepped back and fired a 38 caliber pistol, the bullet passing through his head and exiting near the ear. He was taken to Santa Rosa infirmary where he died at 11 25 in a comatose state. Witnesses heard the shot and saw him collapse with blood loss while a second person reported the event from the doorway.
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