03 Dec 1921
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1921
Page
1
Special cable from 1921 reports after three weeks of negotiations the Washington conference reaches a naval arms limit stalemate. The United States faces pressure to seek reductions, while Britain and Japan contend over the Far Eastern issue. Britain positions as mediator amid U.S. isolation fears and Japan’s push for concessions, with France and Italy sidelined.
Brief weather notice shows Kansas cities including Wichita and Weston reporting rain and snow as a prolonged dry spell ends. Pratt records rain with falling temperatures. Railroad officials note ongoing precipitation reaching into western regions. Weather disruptions noted in Friday night dispatches.
The Texas cotton meeting adopts a resolution to eradicate the pink boll worm across cotton states regardless of cost. A committee will outline plans for the program including seed sterilization and state quarantine measures to prevent infected seed from entering.
Six persons are in custody in Phoenix following the murder of J. J. Knight, a wealthy Daley, Texas resident who disappeared in July. Knight's car was found near Buchere Avis after he was last seen on July 9 en route to California. Bone fragments believed linked to Knight were found later, and authorities plan to confirm identification. Arrested in the county are Tom Tunstall, Blanche Addington, and Mike Chibble. others, Uabin McBuck, Pat Meaites, and their mother Mrs. J. Smith, were detained in Nogales, Arizona, and were to be brought to Phoenix Friday night.
Fragmentary text shows Jitheys insisting on fare facts from a relay service. The passage questions grant criteria and argues against discrimination in conceding privileges to a single concern or individual.
Polite exchange shows a wealthy woman seeking assistance from an alumna. The submerged speaker declines, saying she cannot return a call and lacks time to help herself. The fragmentary dialogue hints at social expectations and informal interaction.
Mary Elizabeth Howard, a San Antonio lyric soprano on a East and Canada concert tour, performed Thursday night at Main Avenue High School for the San Antonio Music Club. Her engaging manner and rich tones won audience affection though some found the program too simple. The set featured Spanish pieces, including La Segadora, and pieces by W. T. Marsh and Clara Duggan Madison. Accompanist Lou Josamine Craine offered restrained support. Howard is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Howard of San Antonio.
The Attorney General’s department holds that University of Texas teachers may be paid in nine monthly installments instead of twelve. This allows professors and instructors to teach in summer terms and receive pay, as twelve installments would bar summer remuneration under the constitution.
Workers at a Chicago plant planned to return after a negotiated agreement with the union. The deal, witnessed by union president Schooman, set terms including a money settlement and benefits. The return date was set for next Monday, with IBEW or related unions named in the accord.
From Angora comes word that the Turkish Italian peace treaty was signed officially on November 25 by Italian and Turkish delegates. The agreement recognizes Italian sovereignty over the islands of Mavis and Rhodak and grants Italian exploitation rights in the Heraclea region, confirming earlier concessions made before the war and cancelled when Italy joined the Allies.
Kansas City December report states union packinghouse workers refused to appear before the Kansas Court of Industrial Relations convened to address the threatened meat packers strike set for Monday. Attys for Morris and other packers disputed court jurisdiction while warning the strike could endanger public welfare and meat supply.
Washington Feb 8 The Internal Revenue Bureau issued a ruling under the 1918 act stating that interest on Liberty bonds held by corporations is exempt from corporation income tax. Interest when distributed as dividends remains taxable to stockholders. The ruling notes no intent to encourage corporate ownership for tax avoidance, and warns the law provides means to counter any such use.
Turkish Foreign Minister Kemal told allied high commissioners that Turkey seeks not to threaten, but to advance separation between Creon and the Nationalists. He described the plan as a peaceful instrument and suggested the possibility of mutual and peaceful negotiations to resolve tensions.
Fire Chief Goetz led crews from multiple companies to 224 South Flores Street after an alarm at box 83 was sounded by an inspecting fire insurance agent who apologized for the accidental alert. Another false alarm occurred at 6:55 p.m. Friday when grease sparked in a kitchen in Avenue C. The boarding house chatter ends with a chicken age riddle.
The article notes Governor Reily of Porto Rico went to Washington to see President Harding. Judge Felix Cordova Davila, the island’s resident commissioner, filed a formal removal petition in the name of Porto Rico’s people and its national assembly. The voyage reportedly involved a ship found to be wet on fire and Reily has received threatening letters since arriving in the United States.
Washington reports prospects for U S goods in Japan are bleak due to weak dollar exchanges and German and Italian imports flooding Japanese markets. Some specialized lines like machinery and iron and steel face pressure, while Brazilian trade slows and Peru shows slight gains in November, per Commerce Department cables.
In the Inner Rio Grande valley a California fruit grower group will organize the California Fruit Growers Association next year to market grapefruit and oranges. Albert T. Kathflebeh, a pioneer orchard owner, presided at a Merced County meeting noting many growers had good fruit but lacked crates and wrappers for marketing.
Town, Dec. 8. Tev. Francis Vrenn, formerly a priest at Akron, was found guilty Friday of a statutory offense by a jury after four hours of deliberation. Sentencing set for December 10. Ethel Pray, the complainant, is 15 years old. Father Wrenn is 50 years old.
An OCR ad claims headaches stem from debility and impure blood. It promotes Gude's Pento-Mangan to “build the blood” and restore red corpuscles, available in liquid or tablet form, with urges to ask a druggist for the product.
James Hamilton Lewis warned the Missouri Bar association that nations not invited to the Washington armament talks may plunge into armed conflict. He cited Russia, Austria, Germany, Spain and South American states as likely grievance holders if the United States does not join in a policy of naval strength and Anglo Japanese alliance. He warned Britain may abandon the talks, Japan could gain imperial leverage, and urged America to act to defend its rights and Philippines and Hawaii. The talk followed the Panama Canal’s record eleven slides.
A historical column argues the United States must maintain and expand a powerful defense navy. It claims dynamite could obstruct the canal, forcing fleets to split, leaving the Pacific open to Asian aggression. The piece warns that European powers seek to limit American naval strength to push political aims.
Twelve Orthopedic Surgeons issued a joint statement saying they would not cooperate in receiving Dr Adulph Lorenz the Vienna surgeon who was to visit Chicago. Several Chicago hospitals reportedly decided not to invite him. The statement warned against publicity that could inflame hysteria and jeopardize post operative care and recovery for patients with deformities. Officers continued a search for a small fruit care containing jewels valued at 20000 to 40000 dollars seized from a local hotel Thursday night belonging to Harry Strauss of New York.
Chicago reports that local banks and trust companies may fail to find funds for corn belt farmers unless the War Finance Corporation speeds immediate financing. A corn belt advisory committee announced plans to set up cattle loan firms and other institutions to meet farmer needs and urged bankers to rediscount approved notes from responsible farmers.
In Portland Maine on December 3 failure to agree on wages for grain handlers led to word that Sienna Linen has begun steps to cancel sailings to the port. The Portland to Europe service is expected to be withdrawn, signaling reduced activity at the harbor.
Salt Lake City man J Perry and his wife report remarkable weight gains after using Tanloc. He adds he shed ten pounds and she gained twenty eight pounds within weeks. Mrs Perry had suffered years of poor nourishment and sleep. Tanloc marketed by H J Wagner Drug Co and Melee Pharmacy in San Antonio.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.