14 Jan 1920
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Newspaper
San Antonio Evening News
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1920
Page
1
Reports from Berlin describe a serious yet not fully grasped revolution as rioters clash near the Reichstag. A nationwide state of siege is proclaimed by President Ebert, excluding Württemberg, Saxony, and Bavaria, with scores killed and over 100 men detained amid Independent Socialist agitation.
The Knights of Columbus, San Antonio Council, bought the Harmony Club Building on Romana Street for 12900 dollars. Ernest J. Altgelt helped finalize the sale after over a month of consideration. The Harmony Club, established by the Harmony Pulling Company with Jasse Oppenheimer as president, plans a new clubhouse and continues to use the current premises for four more months. The purchase moves the K of C to Navarra Street across from the St. Anthony Hotel, with Grover as purchasing agent and A. Te Pitepattiek named in the local council. The building features a 100 by 320 foot footprint, a full basement, and a large first floor ball room and clubrooms, with a rear parking lot now for member cars.
Secretary of Commerce J W Alexander urged that America must actively support European stabilization, arguing the peace treaty should not become political fodder. He warned foreign investments and export trade hinge on strong U S policy, and that the nation must protect its interests while promoting recovery in Europe. He noted challenges like import restrictions and exchange depreciation but cited solid export prosperity and the need for decisive, vigorous action.
A strange disease labeled winter cholera sweeps Eastern Oklahoma with hundreds affected. Only about 100 of the original 500 cases remain, as health officials investigate waterborne origins and monitor cities including Shawnee Muskogee Pittsburg and Topeka for new cases. Researchers in Topeka and Boise pursue tests while schools close and quarantines rise amid the uncertain outbreak.
The Supreme Court ruled against the asylum board on mandamus actions seeking to compel the State Comptroller to issue per diem warrants for attendance at meetings of the Southwestern Insane Asylum board of managers. The decision upholds the Comptroller and notes the Board of Control abolishes local boards as of January 1. Attorneys say they will pursue other legal avenues.
Local physicians assure San Antonio faces no cholera threat from new global outbreaks though Texas health officers monitor measures. Officials emphasize clean water and underground wells reduce contamination. state and city health chiefs vow readiness and coordination for preventive action if needed.
Carrancista authorities arrest three American blacks in San Jose near Guaymas on charges of arming roving Villista bands. Named are Fred Townsend, Wilbur Lockhart, and Raul Harrison of New York, with U S draft evasion alleged. Mexico ramps troops to Sonora as Obregon faction seeks presidency amid martial law fears.
EWTON New Brunswick January 14 preparations for the burial of Mary E Mahoney 90 were halted when a deputy undertaker believed the body moved then saw her sit up and hear her ask what was coming off ground. The burial is postponed indefinitely.
A Rome dispatch says Jugoslavs attacked American Marines at Spalato, killing one and wounding two. In Washington, Secretary Daniels had no advice of a mutiny. Admiral Andrews reports the Adriatic operation “going along smoothly” as American forces remain in the area amid confusion over identification of Marines and Tugeski troops.
H B Williams found a white hen sleeping under his car after visiting a chicken farm. The bird rode in the garage for eight miles without waking the engine, stirred only by the garage lights. The incident occurred near Tex Patios on January 14. Local reports call it a humorous chicken escapade.
OCR fragmentary text includes scattered words like Tailor Bank of Comme and names that do not form a coherent event or report. No identifiable person, organization, or location yields a definite news item or outcome to summarize.
Jurors in the murder trial of a senatorist suspect faced continued deliberations after Judge Craig paused to allow more time. At 10 o'clock reports indicated no verdict yet, with jurors leaning toward acquittal by majority but proposing possible longer deliberations to avoid a mistrial.
A fragmented classified item listing advertising Typewriters and new edition phone graphs and records from A F Beyer at 310-12 West Commerce.
A San Antonio hearing heard George Blalock describe two exoduses from the Chama colony in Tamaulipas founded 1902. Mexican soldiers threatened 21 colonists, sparking escapes after a letter from the governor spared some from execution. Blalock detailed killings of colonists and the later release of some killers for army service. The colony’s founder was described as wealthy and the people were Oklahoma renters who owned little land.
After a long session the New York Bar Association chose Charles E. Hughes and four others to represent the group in the push for reintegration of the Socialist Assembly. The committee includes Morgan, O Brien, Joseph M. Proskauer, Louis Marshall and Ogden L. Aus. The resolution endorsing the appointment and protesting the suspension was adopted 17 to 117 amid hours of debate, with fears that involvement could yield political capital for the Socialist faction.
Crowds assemble in the Gunner Hotel pink room ahead of a Fall committee hearing. The scene mixes a Texas pioneer with a weathered past and a well-dressed tourist, others converse about rain and sun while veterans in Confederate ribbons move through the doorway.
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