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Newspaper
San Antonio Evening News
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1919
Page
1
Senate factions press to sever the League covenant from the peace treaty, aiming to ratify with Germany first and defer League action. Senators Lentoot and Car ter urge restricting the covenant while Wilson’s delegation remains under pressure. The debate centers on whether two thirds of the Senate can approve a treaty with the League left for later discussion.
Fragmented telegram style notes describe a morning briefing from San Antonio officials about white and black reports on a train shipment. Plans in Camp Stewart Virginia mention arrival expected Sunday and potential troop movements and patrols.
A judge sustained a count against socialist charges amid a wartime security case. Jury deliberations followed the fourth count in the long proceeding. The proceedings centered on alleged disloyalty and militia suppression, with Sean Nearing mentioned in related charges.
The report notes Wilkins telegraphed authorities claiming he did not know of the murder and reading the morning papers. He mentions being unsettled recently and ties to the Long Beach case. Investigators seek to lift fingerprints to link a suspected accomplice to the crime scene and determine if Mrs Wilkins’ death involved a male suspect.
A garbled report indicates Hal Planer, a British minister of education, is said to be slated for a senior ambassadorial role in Washington. The piece mentions education in Oxford and Paris and references lectures at Yale and Harvard, with unclear phrasing about cities and institutions.
A commission to reorganize the army is planned to include Senators and House representatives from key services. The aim is a comprehensive reorganization soon after Congress reconvenes, with universal military training as a major early issue and debate over the commission’s scope and authority.
Austin reports final gavels fall at six this evening as George W. Dayton elected President pro tem. Morplaz session sees little business and committees gain more time to investigate Corsicana Urpnang Home and the State Treasury audit. Banking Audition Company division to conduct fork work at about forty dollars daily, with April completion targeted. The Thirty-fixth Legislature adjourns as members depart. a concurrent resolution honors Willan Jennings Ityuu on his fifty ninth birthday.
Fragmentary weather text shows unreadable lines and unclear data. No specific location time or conditions are identifiable. The readable bits provide no usable forecast details.
A fragment from a local listing references Hammett Store for Home Beautiful and a product or service line. Readable details are scarce, but the item appears tied to home decor or domestic goods promoted by a local business in a period newspaper snippet.
Washington March 9 The government opened conferences with its Industrial Board and steel magnates led by Judge Gary and Charles M Schwab to plan price reductions. Aimed at lowering steel and iron costs, the talks seek a schedule below current levels yet near prewar figures. Building work stalls amid high prices, and a proposed plan calls for government purchases to be made at lower prices, with further steps to stabilize market costs.
City Detective J M Kirk and Mrs Kirk rescued a prostrate woman from gas fumes in a room flooded with fumes. They and the rescued woman inhaled fumes, but opened a rear door and escaped as they saved the victim barely. The incident followed a tip about a heater incident at Solptad Street.
Secretary of War Baker announced in Los Angeles that American troops in Siberia will withdraw next spring depending on weather. He did not clarify whether removal reflects completed tasks or limited gains. Baker and General March traveled en route from San Francisco to San Diego.
McNeel's Jewelry offers diamonds watches and silverware with a wide selection and pricing. The ad highlights a one million dollar value and extensive inventory for gift buyers and collectors.
Paris dispatch indicates anti Bolshevik forces begin evacuation of Odessa as Soviet troops close within about fifteen miles. A Helsingfors report claims Bolsheviks have seized Berditchaff in the Kieff province, twenty four miles south of Zhitomir.
ARIS March 13. Foreign Minister Pichon signaled no opposition to including the League of Nations in the peace treaty though time to perfect the covenant was in question. Wilson reportedly approved the military and naval terms of the armistice with Germany. The council of ten may set a 72 hour notice for cesstion of the armistice as Foch could inform Germany of new terms. Political issues await the next session and a permanent diplomatic document on Germany’s status is likely to be debated at Versailles.
Washington D C March 19 Washington is a capital nearly empty of government officials aside from the President and Vice President. Postmaster General Burleson and Attorney General Palmer remain to guard the government while Secretaries Glass Redfield Wilson Houston Lane and Baker travel the country. Secretary Lansing attends the Peace Conference and Secretary Daniels heads to France. War emergency chiefs are mostly in Europe.
Berlin reporters describe a city quieting after a week of street fighting between government troops and Spartacists and Reds. Officials warn terms of the peace treaty could provoke Bolshevik sympathy. royalists urge resistance while strikes loom on March 2. Continued on Page Three.
Ohio Congressman Longworth tells House Republicans to stay out of control of the organization and executive power of the new House after factional attacks. He urges Representative Mann to refrain from involvement and preserve party unity amid the fight for leadership.
Paris dispatch reports the Peace Conference speeding toward a preliminary treaty with Germany. Supreme War Council sessions and committee work aim to expand provisions. signing planned at Versailles by March 29 with Germans to be informed three days later. Wilson, Lloyd George, and Clemenceau attended. Italy and Japan absent as matters discussed did not concern them.
The United States commercial of Gicheeld reports that importers would extend time for payments to avoid immediate duties, prompting fear among merchants. Officials cite price and duty concerns as causes for cancellations and rejections. extensions may help protect customers, with industry representatives unable to fully shield clients from disruptions.
United Press report from Oakland describes a bomb blast that killed Mrs. George D. Greenwood, wife of a San Francisco banker, as threats by alleged blackmailers surfaced. Police pursue a supposed organized gang amid warnings to pay $5,000. Governor offers $1,000 reward for capture. state officials vow continued investigation.
Paris reports that over forty women from five nations joined the peace committee on labor legislation under the League of Nations. Delegates from the United States, Great Britain, France, Italy, and Belgium presented a resolution on forming national committees of competent women to advise on policies affecting women workers.
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