San Antonio Plans Big Year of Civic Improvements
Mayor Sam C. Bell leads a program for low taxes and city beautification in 1919. Plans include a half million dollar auditorium, a Brackenridge Park polo field, new white concrete bridges, widened streets, sanitary sewers, and state paved roads to attract tourists and boost revenue. A million dollar bond issue will finance improvements as money markets settle.
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Henry Allen
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Ray Lambert
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Alping Drive
Los Angeles
Mayor's Christmas Message Boosts San Antonio Prospects
San Antonio Mayor presents a festive New Year outlook praising improved crops and business. He forecasts growth in outlying districts and Rio Grande Valley, promising land development for returning soldiers and urging citizens to boost and work for the city’s commercial life.
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Christmas Day Spent With Armies by Wilson in France
President Wilson spent Christmas in the heart of American military command in France. He rode through Marne battlefields to Chaumont and Laon, greeted by Pershing and French officials, then reviewed troops at Montigny and Chaumont before heading to Laon for addresses. Crowds cheered as doughboys and civilians welcomed him. The page notes archic scenery and wartime logistics.
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Evening News
Persia backs Wilson peace principles for Paris talks
The Persian government met with ministers dignitaries and notables to draft a peace proposal based on Wilson fourteen points. Persia seeks U S influence at Paris and relation to Allied theses for peace. Continued in the Christmas Pictures section, with unrelated items noted.
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Riot in Barcelona Wounds Soldiers and Civilians
In Barcelona on December 23 police clashed with crowds supporting home rule for Catalonia. Several soldiers and civilians were wounded as many shots were fired during the disturbance in the province's capital.
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Diamond Lasting Gift
McNeels offers Diamond Lasting Gift jewelry gifts at Venere VAT Alamo with a selection advertised as lasting and valuable.
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Alamo
German People Back Wilson Peace Basis Says Rantzau
Opened by Count Brockhorff-Rantzau the new German Foreign Minister tells Politiken the German people favor a peace based on President Wilsons fourteen points. He asserts faith in the nations future and aims to secure a peace founded on those points behind him.
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Criticism In Senate Noted In Paris Reports
Washington observers in Paris report that Senate criticism of President Wilson’s secrecy on peace talks has influenced the American delegation. Senators Lodge and Knox drew attention in Europe as observers quote their speeches on lack of progress updates. The mood centers on accountability from Washington to the Senate in the delicate diplomacy with allied statesmen.
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Knox
London Welcomes Wilson With Color and Ceremony
London detailing President Wilsons arrival and greeting by British officials. Describes ceremonial destroyer escort, Dover arrangements, and meetings with King George V Queen Mary and British ministers. Notes potential private discussions over meals and Downing Street talks as diplomacy shapes the visit.
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Evita
Lloyd George
A. J. Nicholson
Daily News
U. S. Wants Its Ships in Every Port
President Wilson’s London talks shape the peace plan with emphasis on freedom of the seas and America’s right to compete for world markets. The German fleet fate remains undecided and conferences extend into April as nations discuss terms and representation at the peace table.
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London
America
United Press
England
Real Christmas Weather Arrives Across the Middle West
Carter Press reports a real Christmas weather arrival with widespread sunshine ending weeks of gloom. Snow and cold linger in parts from North Dakota to northern Illinois as railroad traffic normalizes after yesterday’s storm. Santa Claus and the Northwest welcome clearer skies bringing a brief respite for travelers and residents.
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