31 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
San Antonio Evening News
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1919
Page
1
The San Antonio Evening News reports New Year's messages from Cabinet officers, Senators, governors, authors, artists, labor leaders, sports stars, actors, and others urging world happiness through global harmony.
A melee among officials over methods in the Brown case surfaced as authorities and prosecutors debated investigation tactics. Key figures including Sheriff William Caldwell and Chief of Police Alan Sirsieht faced questions, with public figures such as Mrs Brown and Mrs Vester drawing attention amid ongoing inquiries.
The San Antonio Evening News will not publish New Year’s Day to save newsprint, a patriotic and conservation move echoed after Christmas. The action aligns with American Publishers Association appeals to conserve paper, noting morning papers will still carry full telegraphic news while afternoon dailies suspend.
British objections arise as Viscount Grey voices concern over the League of Nations reservations affecting voting power. The Senate adopted the fourteenth and final reservation, limiting British influence in league decisions. The retirement of Grey as British Ambassador in Washington is noted amid the dispute.
The article hints at a forthcoming year with a designated day leader and mentions Wayne G B Wheeler as attorney for the Anti-Samon League. It references Wheeler’s high workload in prohibition efforts and notes past court work including over 2,000 cases in the Supreme Court.
Los Angeles December 31 Edna Clancy half sister of Harry New Jr testified that she unwittingly precipitated the fatal night when Freda Lesser was killed. She described urging Harry not to marry, informing him of Freda’s reluctance, and telling Freda’s mother in a chain of conversations that led to the couple’s breakup and the ensuing crime. The testimony framed a motive linked to preventing marriage and a child.
Details from Chicago divorce cases involve Mrs Rose M Muir and others with claims of husband threats and infidelity. The report cites Miss Addie Johns room sightings and a lieutenant Neville Kavanaugh, with mentions of a Davis Boston firm and Carrithers and Sullivan in related actions.
Henry Wood reports from United Prone Star correspondence that a protocol will be signed between January 7 and 10 to reveal the peace treaty with Germany. Ratifications may follow immediately, with optimism grounded in talks with Kurt von Lerner. The German delegation seeks written assurances on allied demands, while commissions inventory materials at Hawburz and Danvig.
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, NASA nominee at the South Dakota GOP convention, filed acceptance papers and pledged to qualify if nominated. He listed Bourne, Massachusetts, as home and Chicago as business address, with further notes on affiliations and potential endorsements. A list of seven possible running mates and other party considerations were discussed, including McAdoo and Whistler. officials cautioned no army duties would be required unless Wood actively campaigns while in service.
A clearest report describes Letvia moving toward a formal settlement ending hostilities with neighboring factions. Delegates faced public scrutiny over boundary issues, with talks reportedly influenced by regional pressure and the fear of French disapproval while high-level leaders were in the country. Prime talks centered on lands like Dvinsk and overall territorial terms, though some details remain disputed.
Washington December letter notes activists press Republican hopefuls to declare stance on joining or withdrawing from the League of Nations under the pending treaty. Wood and Lowden had not yet given firm positions, while Johnson and Poindexter already affirmed league support. Sutherland favors Lotze reservations.
Weather snippet shows cloudy colder conditions tonight and Thursday with a low around freezing in northern portions. Friday through Thursday forecast calls for continued cloudiness and colder temperatures with occasional freezing risk. Oklahoma trend indicates fair and colder with a chance of colder nights.
American Consular Agent William Q. Jenkins at Puebla faces new charges of supplying arms and ammunition to Mexican rebels. Officials cite witnesses linking Jenkins with bandit leader Corona during alleged abductio n. Governor Cabrera of Puebla and others press investigations as legal proceedings loom in federal and state courts.
Census work begins Friday as enumerators fan across the city to count residents. Census supervisor W G Tobin predicts San Antonio may reach about 215000, with Dallas and Houston as rivals, and notes 43000 adults to 43200 students in the county. final tallies and congressional apportionment will follow in Washington.
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