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San Antonio Evening News

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1919

Page

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Elgin road race 301 miles leads Milord Mulford

The Elgin 301 mile road race today saw Ralph Mulford in a Duesenburg Eight lead early and set a new course mark with 1:59.09 at 18 laps. Tom Milton challenged, Arthur Kline chased, and Cliff Durant’s Chevrolet flipped once, with no serious injuries. crowd esti mates reached around 30,000 as repairs and tire changes influenced the midrace action.

Felgin Aus Ralph Mutford Tom Milton Duesenburg Milford Arthur Kline Peugeot Milton Kline Mullard Aeroccident Cliff Durant Chevrolet al Corey Joe Thomas Lgin Ralph Malfora Elgin Mulford Ralph Atte Kline Mercer al Cotey Ogren Elgin Race Course Percy Ford Haynes Dne Nagter Ralph Matord Sone Art Kline Kurt Hitke Hitke Paul Harvey

Army Food for Sale List Expanded Across Posts

Restrictions were received by Col M Tt Hilgard, department quartermaster and rope supply officer, authorizing increased army food sales. Washington lists showed over twice as many items than previously authorized. Many applicants submitted orders for food, but some were told sales of certain items were not authorized by Chl Wilgard. Wen Water later indicated limited reallocation.

M. Tt. Hilgard Soanthern Toasy Nerbert Wilgard Thesie Pal Aiken

Brokers Settle Dispute With Gloves in New York Trading

On August 23 in New York the Cotton Exchange saw lively trading as brokers reach a settlement over a dispute involving gloves. A purse of 81,000 was set, with details linked to prominent figures and rivalries among weight classes. The scene included younger members pushing for a resolution amid strategic maneuvers to avoid public attention.

Thisserkal Seemen York Cotton Exchange New York Vlise Giler

China to Be Written in Treaty Instead of Japan

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 9 to 5 to strike the word Japan from the Versailles treaty provisions on Germany’s rights in Shantung and insert China. The amendment aims to return Shantung to China, with Lodge leading the move and McCumber siding with Republicans against it. The panel plans to report the peace treaty within two weeks, with hearings for Greeks, Egyptians, and Irish postponed if needed to avoid delay.

Martin United Washington, D. C Senate Foreign Relations Committee Japan Germany Shantung China Lodge McCumber Foreign Relations Committee Senate Hitchcock Udesee Committee On Foreign Relations Shields Pittmap

Wall Paper and Jewelry Show Spark Interest

McNeel Jewelry Co showcases fine platinum and diamond wares alongside home decor selections. The display emphasizes stylish wall coverings and individual cabinet accents, drawing attention to a curated blend of luxury items and framing options.

Individgalley iAav McNeel Jewelry Co Dimand Weise

Flood Damage Reported Along Guadalupe River Basin

Severe flood effects reach Comfort Kerrville and surrounding areas as Guadalupe River rises and washes out rails. Damage includes stock losses valued near 42 dollars, and extensive property harm to tracks and storage facilities, with bridge safety and railroad service disrupted along the line from Kerrville to Comfort.

Ihse Guadalupe River Comfort George A. Rewards Tanekenin Dandilurs & Dairy Avout Tory Kerrville Isattahipe Tiver Waring Cemtor San Antonio & Aransas Atansas Ton Tharan Antonio Ap San Sens & A Gourne Carafors Siomiles National Great Northern Lleathertrickery Renortr Colafort

Theatrical Freeze May Delay Plays Across Nation

Theaters and vaudeville houses face strikes as managers and producers threaten a lockout. Industry leaders warn of a winter halt in entertainment nationwide, with talks failing to reach a quick agreement on frozen productions.

Lentz "Tailor" Adjoining Hawk of Paraite Wpadyy

Local sketch notes a person named Lentz in the Tailor role and a linked figure identified as Adjoining Hawk of Paraite Wpadyy. The fragmentary text provides few clear facts about actions or events and lacks verifiable details.

Lentz “Tailor Sojedag Sr Nutivuut Paraite

Americanization of County Schools Urged by 76 Trustees

A meeting of county Trustees and officials led by State Board of Education members urged rapid Americanization of county schools. Printers were handling lead type for the new contracts as the district awaits final school openings. The board discussed school classification, compulsory seven-term dates, and potential defaults if contracts lag.

Apaarance Rlethet Trnstoas Ff Watoney Divistann Dig State Board of Education Exelr Archool Lhe Leolks Nsw Parnigy Engale aTaied Tank Aod Valle PY. Syrwart Mahte

Weather Report Fragments From Anignia and Sandsy Lands

Fragmentary forecast notes indicate temperatures around 26 degrees and clear to partly cloudy conditions. Local readers should expect mild warmth with variable winds under tonight’s sky.

Beyer Address Appears in Frayed Classified snippet

A fragmented OCR item lists A. F. Beyer at 210 12 W Commerce with unclear nearby text suggesting a Topewriters or related note. The readable fragments hint at a business address or notice but lack coherent details.

A. F. Beyer Commerce Erifa Topewriters Ajchea Pefsur Boo

Six More Planes Added to Patrol on Border Spark Border Expedition

Six more planes were sent from Kelly Field to bolster the patrol along the border and six officers with men travelled by air and rail. Airdrome preparation at Eagle Pass was ordered as part of a $3,500,000 border build program with bridgework across the Rio Grande at Candelaria to supply expeditionary forces below the river.

Rio Grande Candelaria Maris Marfa Southern Department Border Kelly Field Eagle Pass Tien Air Service Sth Cavalry Ruidosa

Troops Press on in Mexican Bandit Chase

MARFA Texas August 24 American cavalry pressed the bandit hunt in Northern Mexico with four outlaws killed in a clash and a bomber sniper shot down. Troops crossed into Mexico since Tuesday plan to establish a base further south as forage and supplies move forward and a new bomb type is tested for future scouting.

Aty Guurd Presa Marfa Tex Mexico Trolops United States Peterson Davis Pershing Girolenes

Packers Propaganda In Germany Revealed In Washington

A August 23 report describes broad propaganda efforts by Packers to influence Congress. It details sending samples to lawmakers, distributing pamphlets and newspaper clippings, and pressuring districts via telegrams and pamphlets. Georgians noted a suspected telegram tied to a senator, with further details promised on page two.

Wason Ashington D. C Congress Washington Kenyon Kendrick Descimenta Uelore Parkers Adissenting Parker Baskless Amigmig Sanater Harris Georgia Lok. Willoos Plunserotl Witlvox

Poles Advance Against Bolsheviks Near Fortress Towne

A United Press dispatch from Copenhagen reports Polish forces advancing on the Bolsheviks, with troops forming a north line at Ighumen and a south line at Dortrn, and the fortress of Towne reportedly captured. The message appears partly garbled but indicates continued Polish offensive activity.

United Press London Copenhagen Ighumen Dortrn Towne

Shopmen Seek Reply on Their Demand for Higher Wages

Washington August 23 Leaders of 500000 organized shop workers today expect an early answer from Rail Director Hines on wage increases. Secretary Conlon of the railway department of the AFL says Hines may already have a reply. Rail officials believe a strike vote favoring higher pay may lead to freight rate increases. About 99 percent of ballots counted favor the original demand for an 18 to 21 cent an hour increase.

Ralph F. Couch Washington, D. C Aig Hines Conlon Railway Department America Federation of Labor Tinea Fara Officinla

Rangers and Rangers Go Into Mexico

An Aug 33 telegram from STEN Texas reports that a unit of the 4 States Army and Ranger Captain M. Sterend with fly Teanjurs a A General's Lieparmne aram t erased Tito: Mexico trom Farben at. 3 welark thg morning. Fudens jx abort, 20 Mila eneto of EL Vase, a She telegru was trom Ranger W, of, Trolortsyn.

STEN Texas Statiny Adiy Ranger Capsain M. Sterend Tito Mexico Farben Mila Eneto EL Vase

Carranza Paymaster Held For Inquiry

A paymaster connected to the Carranza matter was detained for inquiry as officials probed an incident described as nervous with army intelligence involvement. The report notes a revolver and ammunition found, suggesting possible security concerns or criminal charges linked to the case.

Invest Gates Army Intelligenen

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