29 May 1919
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Newspaper
San Antonio Evening News
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
1
Reported delays at the Peace Conference. Bratiano seeks 48 hours to study the Austrian treaty. Greek Premier Venzelos and Bratiano argued as plenary session adjourned. Portions of the treaty to be shown privately to Bratiano. decision to delay signing noted.
News of the Papal appointment of Cardinal Gasquet as protector of the Sisters of Charity in San Antonio follows the death of the former protector Cardinal Martinelli. The lengthy papal letter, delayed by war, confirms Gasquet’s role and details his prior Benedictine leadership and scholarly work.
Readers are urged to contribute to a milk and ice fund supporting babies in need. Donations via Evening News, San Antonio Express, and committee workers will provide milk, nursing care, and temperature control for infants, aided by chemist Herman A. Nester. Contributions may be limited only by necessity.
Acknowledging wartime needs, Baker urges training of army personnel in education, vocational matters, and military science in high schools. House Committee plans to advance a broad education plan and military appropriation before July. The measure includes provisions for a large army strength and educational components amid broader wartime budget discussions.
Ambiguous text reports Premier Bratino and Venizelos pressing for a postponed plenary session of the peace conference. The Balkan representatives, presenting as a bloc, request more time to study the treaty and demand a printed copy by Monday. The exchange followed a heated exchange between Bra thine and Venizelos amid regional tensions.
United Press report from Berlin and Hamburg outlines clashes in the National Assembly as Left and Right factions debate establishing a separate Rhine republic. The government warns that any such move is treason punishable by life imprisonment, with Frankfort reports hinting at a proclamation by May 18.
In Chicago today a Democratic National Committee meeting opened with the Women’s Associate at Committee taking a leading role. The session resolved into a planning group focusing on organization among women and a secretary and other officers were introduced as the delayed train disrupted attendance. The committee formally backed the League of Nations covenant and urged Congress to approve the treaty and covenant, with Chairman Cummings stressing that rejection could push President Wilson to seek action in Congress.
Helsingfors dispatch says Petrograd is under the dictatorship of Shatoff a 23 year old mining student Trotzky forces retreating toward Petrograd and report villages wiped out Reds evacuated 30 miles from Petrograd according to the dispatch
A San Antonio committee told the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas board that a local branch would aid regional commerce. They argued a branch would speed money movement, reduce delays, and strengthen local banking by providing direct reserve access, while noting national policy favors distributed centers.
Special Telegram to News from Stin Texas states suffragists led by Fisher Convincham, state president of the Equal Franchise Society, will contest election returns alleging irregularities. Errors in printing ballots sent to about forty counties due to a Paris Texas printer form the basis. The Secretary of State listed amendments differently on the official ballot, causing alleged mislisting of Prohibition No 4 Home Ownership No 2 Suffrage No 3 Governor's Salary No 1. The tally sheets printed by the same company did not name amendments, only designations. Suffragist opponents claim the amendments passed and the home ownership item was mislisted. Continued on Page Two.
A fragmented item mentions MeNeers and Freryiting Jewelry and Utewonua Silverware with a reference to AiNeal Jewelry Co and a year 121 or year of jaar, indicating a local sale or listing. The readable parts suggest a jewelry firm event or advertisement without clear dates or locations.
Commissioner Phil Wright announces Capt. Mussey Jr. as the next San Antonio Police Chief with plans to raise salaries across police and fire departments. The overhaul includes abolishing nonessential posts like Inspector of Police and reallocating duties to improve efficiency. Wright expects funding to influence pay increases and notes several current captains and chiefs will retain or reassume positions.
A telegram to Maj. Gen. Harry Bodges via Adjutant General Harris shows most of the 36th Division headed for Camp Bowie for discharge. Part of the division will go to Camp Bowie while others to Camp Dix. 10 clerks from Camp Bowle prepare for demobilization.
Navy officials report no start today for Commander Read's NC-4 flight from Lisbon to Plymouth due to unfavorable weather conditions. Earlier plans indicated an attempt, but weather and cable transmission delays caused the postponement.
National and American leagues list scores from Boston Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia and Washington with batteries and umpires. The report also notes boxing outreach in New York as promoters seek a Dempsey vs Wilde/Wil day clash and mention Lynch versus Wilde in prior bouts.
Four Seared mary crews departed for Philadelphia for the American Henley regatta on Saturday. Coach Glen don predicted this year's crew will break the Henley record of 62 set by a navy squad four years ago. Sunday golf ban stirs ministers in Philadelphia as athletic events spark protest.
A military transport will depart Fort Worth tonight carrying wounded soldiers to Port Said Medeten base for treatment. The unit is under Captain J. Vedjutane. The message conveys urgency and mentions a casualty evacuation from a camp. details are garbled but indicate a hospital transfer in progress.
Telegram from Aertin Texas dated May 20 reports no definite action by Governor Hobby regarding a request from the State Department for permission to pass Mexican troops through Texas. The governor is urged to allow Tes citizens passage and motion remains unresolved as of noon.
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