President Vetoes Daylight Saving and Sunday Bills
President vetoes daylight saving and Sunday bills amid heated debate. The measure faces opposition over fairness concerns to fighting men and debates on wartime timing and public works funding.
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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1919
Page
1
President vetoes daylight saving and Sunday bills amid heated debate. The measure faces opposition over fairness concerns to fighting men and debates on wartime timing and public works funding.
Turkiye war leaders Djemal and others face death or prison after a long government inquiry. The report notes wartime actions and sentences by Turkish authorities, with details of the charges and the process as announced. The dispatch includes international reactions and mentions Belfast political tensions alongside the Turkish verdicts.
The Post reports a community picnic planned for Thursday to entertain both boys and girls with games, prizes, and activities. Local organizations coordinate youth events and seek volunteers to supervise the day’s program. Community figures urge families to attend and enjoy a day of wholesome recreation together.
A garbled post on a city park picnic coupon causes confusion among residents. The message mentions free items and a marriage ground reference, with unclear dates and locations, leaving readers unsure of how to redeem or participate.
Fragmented OCR text details a twelve hour House debate preluding a fight on Monday. It references Prohibition era arguments, interruptions, and a call for intervention, with scattered names and figures, reflecting a heated legislative session. The garbled material implies dispute over alcohol manufacture and taxation measures amid wartime rhetoric.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss two bills aimed at lowering living costs in Washington. Mentions lawmakers Campbell and Uyshaw, and references a mounting sum of 24,000,000 in funds. Details unclear due to corrupted text.
A compact local calendar notes events and weather outlook for Houston area readers. It mentions a potential storm system, temperatures and barometric pressure, with references to nearby towns and daily forecasts. The item preserves regional names and timing while avoiding sensational detail.
Reports from Paris and Washington indicate President Wilson is near ready to intervene in Mexico to restore order. The move aims to protect American interests as European powers weigh involvement while the United States prepares plans and military options.
A fragmented report notes German authorities signaling an imminent blockade raise. The text references allied trade measures and wartime mobilization details, mentioning the dissemination of warnings, naval routes, and anticipated impacts on shipments and port activity.
Fragmentary copy notes Paris as new base for Petshing with references to executives and a presentation. Ambiguous bits mention Americas header and American quards, but details are unclear. Reading leaves questions about motive, dates, and participants, with scattered names and places.
A city wide drive promises to distribute prizes totaling over 430000 in value. The campaign offers ten pianos, watches, and a diamond, with rules indicating participation across dealers and newspapers. The notice warns readers about compliance and red tape.
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