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Newspaper

San Antonio Evening News

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1919

Page

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No Talk With Republicans On Compromise Defeats Peace Treaty Push

Senator Lodge vows to reject the peace pact rather than accept mild amendments. President Wilson discourages reservations by Democrats and urges focus on defeating amendments. Senator Hitchcock to press the Senate against any textual changes as the White House signals patience.

Lodge L. C. Martin Heean Grott Ashington DE. C Wilson Hitchcock Senate Titchvock

Mexicans Join In Search For 2 Lost Fliers

Mexican officials have joined American and local authorities in a broad search for two missing airmen. The fliers were last seen Sunday over the international boundary area, with heavy storm conditions hampering early efforts. Authorities say Mexico will lend full assistance, and teams have scoured up to a hundred miles from the border.

Goliflera Peterson

Roumania Staying in Budapest Raises Treaty Tension

A partial and garbled dispatch reports that Roumania sought to remain in Budapest amid ongoing conferences. The note forwarded to Turnarese sector and a Paris press summary claim continued talks justified actions after Roumanians entered Budapest, signaling friction with the breach.

United Press Paris

Life's necessities rise fastest in Denver in 1917 to 1919 period

United Press reports a Labor Department survey showing Denver led thirteen major cities in cost increases from December 1917 to June 1919. Food and clothing rose 33.22 percent. men’s and women’s wear climbed 45.85 and 51.82 percent respectively, with other cities showing varied but substantial gains.

United Press Wshington D. C Denver Labor Department Atlanta Birmingham Ala Cincinnati Kansas City Indianapolis Memphis Minneapolis New Orleans Pittsburgh Scranton Richmond St. Louis

2nd Division Arrives Women Meet Veterans at Camp Travis

The 2d Division troops arrive at Camp Travis with about two thousand officers and enlisted men. Units include the 2d Engineers the 7th Infantry and the 34th Infantry with other detachments. Leaders Maj. Gen. Toby T. Gillespie and Col. Harry Eaton assume command as arrivals are welcomed at the Hostess House and Camp.

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Briggs Favors Law to Protect Insurance Agents

Commissioner Tielges and President AL IS Cunning at the Tennessee Exchange back a proposed rule to curb insurance companies from using nonbinding agents and to bar improper commissions. The plan aims to prevent writing policies on an agent’s own life or property and to stop payouts when the agent holds a stake in the client’s assets.

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Postoffice runs army foods sale starting Monday

An army foods sale via the post office will begin Monday morning under the plan of Postmaster and zone supply officer Col Hilgard. Orders go to the postmaster who consolidates daily and forwards to the zone office for mailing. Payments for goods and postage go to the postmaster who oversees inspection to prevent spoilage. Prices lists are being prepared and will be available by mail or in person at the town office.

Army Foods Pateel George D. Armistead M. R. Hilgard Os A Department Shaul Ter Colote Hileard Armistead Sald Altonight

Teecion Tagaraete and Hanging Arts Scene

A fragmented note references times and hanging displays linked to Ered Humbert and 4 Comimerce-iAar. The readable portion suggests an artistic event or installation with incomplete names and locations. Further details are unclear due to illegible OCR.

Sic Dia Humbert

McNeel Jewelry Co Shows Platinum Diamond Wrist Watches

McNeel Jewelry Co presents a fine selection of platinum and diamond wrist watches. The display highlights luxury timepieces with gleaming settings and precision craftsmanship.

McNeel Jewelry Co

Woman Accused by Bill Servier in Engagement Ring Case

New York August report outlines allegations by William P. Comen that a widow used a fake identity to elope and lure a man into engagement. He claims she borrowed money and jewelry, falsified ages, and caused two young children to falsely claim their father was dead. The case heads to Civil Court for examination.

Servier York Wilam P. Comen Walter Hau Mya Linckley Reynedls Cowen Wilew Buckie Ana

Texas backs federal battle against high living costs

Governor Hobday wired President Wilson and Attorney General Palmer declaring Texas stands behind the national effort to reduce the cost of living. He offers full use of state government facilities to aid the federal campaign.

Nemee Vetin Tex Hobby Wilsog Palmer Texas

Welcome Home 21 Division Soldiers Monday Night Event

A welcome reception for members and officers of the 21 Division is planned at Camp Travis. Local officials and the Army Y M C A will host, with Women auxiliaries acting as chaperones. The program includes a welcome by the general secretary and remarks by Bishop Atterbury, plus boxing and other sports plans.

San Antony Hanse Tanicht Army Y. M Travis al Dieiston Waly Durkee Fe Manelne Mra Taylor

Seven Bandits Are Killed In Mexico

Mexican troops killed seven bandits in the Lamaten region after a raid on an American schooner. The dead included those who attacked the vessel and abducted several sisters. Authorities say the bandits had a history of robberies and weapons of American origin. Stock market activity remained normal despite the incident and no further details were released.

Mexico Mex Searship Mego

Weather for San Antonio and Vicinity

Tonight and Sunday partly cloudy. Temperature range and winds noted. Weather area includes Texas and surrounding region with variable breeze.

San Antonio Enat Yexas

Prosecution of Hoarders Follows Officials Action

Federal agents seized 9,080,000 eggs and 300,000 pounds of butter in Detroit for hoarding since April 1. Companies named include Fox River Butter Company and H L Brown Company of Chicago. Sale set for August 23. Justice Department preparing prosecutions. Ohio reports hoarding of butter eggs and meat with locations named. Palmer urged U S Attorneys to act. Senate debate touches on regulation and production, with critics arguing for market freedom.

United Press Etroit Mich Aug Detroit Central West Fox River Butter Company H. L. Brown Company Chicago Beatrice Creamery Company Universiity Service Shington DE. C Bereit Department of Justice Ohio Cox Palmer

Organize Here for Plumb Plan in San Antonio

City wide drive to promote the Plumb plan of government ownership of San Antonio. Labor unions with about 4,000 San Antonio members to be asked to assist. Buttons bearing the league emblem will be issued. Union leaders say they will mobilize every voter and enlist labor as agents for the league. The plan aims to win broad voter support as the fair solution.

San Antonio Plaan League Talon Erals Jabor Ymit

Tailer Lentz at 10 Soledad Street Adjoins National Bank Ad

Classified note lists Tailer Lentz at 10 Soledad Street beside the National Bank of Commerce, indicating a business or residence adjacency with sparse details in an aged advertisement snippet.

Local ad lists Typewriters and phonographs for sale

A. F. Beyer at 310-12 W Commerce advertises sale of typewriters and new phonographs with offered accessories and service options. The notice presents a compact historic classifieds style listing from a downtown address.

A. F. Beyer Commerce Sella Typewritera Ani Heourte

Farmer Gets 82c for Foods Which Are Sold for 11

Universal Service reports that at a hotel meal for five the farmer earns 82 cents for key commodities. Beef two pounds 36 cents potatoes 3 cents bread 2 cents butter 7 cents coffee cream sugar 4 cents corn 20 cents. State Farm Bureau representatives urged President Wilson to note the disparity between farm prices and consumer costs.

Universal Service Washington, D. C St. Representatives State Farm Bureau Federation White House Wilson

Coal Charges To Be Probed By Senate Committee

The United Press reports the government orders an investigation into alleged profiteering in coal and food and clothing regulations. The Senate Agriculture Committee set a Tuesday deadline for considering amendments to the proposed central food bill, with the Attorney General Palmer noted in the committee’s review.

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Farmers Call For End Of Wartime Food Controls

The National Grange representing 700,000 farmers urged Congress to repeal wartime food control and exports restrictions. The program seeks end of price fixing on staples, prewar regulatory powers, tariff revisions, and broader farmer representation in future pricing and grades. It was presented to the House and Senate Agriculture Committees, with emphasis on reducing production incentives and restoring prewar government functions.

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Arrests for Gouging by Tent Campbell Co Officials

United Press reports arrests of Ang Campbell Jonn FL Campbell and John BK Bunker, officials of the Tent Campbell Company, on charges of undue profit in drug sale. Warrant cites $40,001 worth of goods bought from Arbuckle Brothers New York and sold to retailers at $13 per hundredweight. District Attorney Clyne says more arrests will follow as evidence builds for prosecutions of hoarding and profiteering. consumers urged to be patient.

United Pres ACO Ang Uwi Jonn FL Campbell John BK. Bunker Tent BF Campbell Company Tere Arbuckle Brothers New York Clyne

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