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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1920

Page

9

Cattlemen Plan Plans for Tick Eradication Zone 3

Texas cattlemen in Zone 3 met at the St. Anthony hotel with Judge Leoward Tillotson presiding to discuss enforcing the tick eradication law. Alfred Ward acted as secretary as delegates from 54 counties prepared data on costs, financing, and possible amendments for submission to the legislature.

St. Anthony Hotel Leoward Tillotson Sealy Alfred Ward Texas Rural Landowners’ Association

Debaters Chosen for UT 1920 21 Team

Austin selections finalize UT debating squad after a tight second preliminary round. The twelve finalists include Paul McMahon Lenier Merrem Shiner M Racy W D Goimbest Tudison Francia Jack T Bl (truncated)

Austin Lex University of Texas Columbia University Thess Paul McMahon Bonham Lenier Merrem Shiner Rie M. Racy San Antonio W. D. Goimbest Paducah Tudison Francia Jack T. Blilock Marshal Robert M. Field I. Hi. Harrison Cary W. R. Howell Corsicana Frank McGehee Weatherford John D. Cofer Trudé Walton Manafield

Rangers to stay in Ranger area until lawlessness ends

Adjutant General W. D. Cone stated no withdrawal of state rangers from Ranger or other Northwest Texas locations will occur until lawlessness is stamped out. Rangers remain in Ranger until the department is assured conditions are safe, and state authorities have full cooperation with local officials. Latest reports from Ranger say the situation is under control and ranger detachments continue their work.

Austin Tex Ranger Eastland County Northwest Sexax W. D. Cone Mexico Adjutant General's Department Cope

Prague police clash as crowds seize parliament area

A Prague detachment tried to clear demonstrators before the parliament, was surrounded and fired on, wounding at least eighteen civilians including four serious. Troops guard government buildings as clashes widen with Social Democratic factions mentioned and a general strike ordered.

Prague Czechoslovakia Wriday T Social-Democratic Party

Settlement of Miners Claims Nears Completion

Fort Worth Texas December 1 1921 the reference board in session since Monday has practically completed settlements of coal miners claims from last summer. All disputes were withdrawn by vote of arbitrator Harry Hardy of Bridgeport and the board will adjourn tomorrow.

Fort Worth Tex Iarry Hardy Bridgeport

Not Guilty of Plot Charge In Springfield Case

Four men charged with conspiring to wreck a train near Hinata Central last September were found not guilty of piracy to kill and commit mayhem though two alleged confederates have confessed and are imprisoned. verdict delivered despite those statements.

Springfield Wice Hinata Central Here Benny

Plot to wreck Diamond Special and rob passengers uncovered

A secret service man and a conspirator turned informer testified that plotters planned to derail the Diamond Special over a 60 foot embankment at Banggmon river, rob passengers, and kill all aboard. Premature arrests spoiled the state's strongest conspiracy case. remaining charges include conspiracy to rob and to destroy railroad property along with explosives possession.

Secret’ Service Banggmon River

Chambers Held on Murder Charge After Boat Fire Incident

Lepanto Arkansas December 11 B Chambers owner of a houseboat on Little Rock river is jailed on murder charges in the death of deputy sheriff W R Shields and a farmer Boss Todd shot aboard the boat. A man Charles Jones is sought after the boat was set afire with gasoline and Roman candles. Jonesboro jail to be used for safety. J B Blanchett Lepanto city marshal fired on but unharmed as assailant fled.

Lepanto Ark Chambers Little, Rock River W. R. Sheilds Boss Todd Charles Jones Jonesboro Shields Jones J. B. Blanchett

Need Cattle Loans

In San Angelo Lex Dec 11 West Texas banks back the Federal International Banking Company to boost cattle loans by extending longer-time credit Cotton sales to European firms are cited as a stabilizing factor The Guaranty State Bank subscribed 1500 worth of stock the youngest of five local institutions Bank cash shortages have hampered livestock paper outlets and loans says Herbert O Bannon cashier of the San Angelo National Bank

San Angelo Lex West Texas Federal International Guaranty State’ Bank Focal Financial Herbert O'Bannon San Angelo Nations Bank

Appeal to League for Ireland inquiry urged by Mason

Representative Mason of Illinois cables Paul Aymans urging the League of Nations to send a special investigating body to Ireland. The State Department memo to investigation committees was refused by the British embassy. Mason says the League offers Americans a chance to see Britain’s influence and the truth about Ireland.

Washington, D. C Mason Illinois Paul Aymans League of Nations League Wadred Ireland State Department Masen Gram

Aid Russia Urged by Lord Cecil as Hoover Group Plans Help

Geneva December 11 Lord Robert Cecil urged a relief organization led by Herbert Hoover to focus on feeding Soviet Russian children. He said needs are immense and aid should extend to all places regardless of politics, with England prepared to cooperate.

Geneva Lord Rohert Cecil Flerbert Hoover Russia England

Texas pardon totals under three governors rise to over two thousand

Dec. 11 Austin Texas officials report that during Governor Mobleys administration 1832 pardons were granted with a possible total near 2000 by office end. Ferguson issued 2060 pardons and Col quitt 2248. Pardons include jail sentence remissions and citizenship restorations while Lt Governor Johnson, acting governor, granted 67 pardons during Hobby’s absence.

Austin Tex Mobby Ferguson Colquitt Johnson Hobby

International Reform Bureau proposes Christian nation plan

Washington proposes 1 million dollars over three years to expand prohibition efforts, extend bloc laws, and amend the constitution to designate the United States a Christian nation. Wilbur S Crafts announces at a conference opening. In Hazelton miners and operators plan to meet as district executives discuss actions with immigration authorities amid alleged importations for mine work. In Vienna federal employers who joined strikes agree to return after wage demands are met.

Washington, D. C United States International Reform Bureau Wilbur S. Crafts Hazelton Ratorn

France Open to Shared Control of Brest New York Cable

Paris officials discuss sharing ownership with the United States while keeping the Brest to New York line in place. France fears US detaching the cable from Brest to link with Emden, but offers guaranteed rapid transmissions from the United States to Germany over French wires.

Paul Scott Mowrer San Antonio Light Chicago Daily News Chicago Daily News Foreign Service Paris France United States Brest New York Emden Germany

Hospital funds urged to expand disabled veterans care

Surgeon General Dr. Hugh Cummings asks Congress for more money to build new hospitals and to upgrade dilapidated Public Health Service facilities. He proposes an administrative head to coordinate the War Risk Insurance Bureau Federal Board of Vocational Education and Public Health Service as independent bureaus in large cooperation. The report notes 20 000 patients in care by July 1 and 2 000 in October 1919, urging rapid construction funds.

Washington, D, GC Hugh §. Cummings Public Health Service Congress Treasury Department Cumming War Risk Insurance Bureau Federal Board of Vocational Education Cumusing The

Negro to Seek Bail in Death Case Reversal

John Steen, a Black man, has spent nearly a year in Sexar county jail on a murder charge connected to the death of Aishort Tips. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reversed the death penalty, sending the mandate to the district clerk. Steen's attorneys sought a writ of habeas corpus before Judge Anderson, then Judge Tayloe, with Monday set for a hearing. Also two other mandamuses reached the court regarding theft convictions of Kevin Bailey and Rodrigo Escobedo.

John Steen Sexar County Aishort Tips Court of Criminal Appeals 17Th District Court Steen Anderson Tayloe 45Th District Court Criminal Court Hey Kevin Bailey Ating C. MW. Bailey Rodrigo Escobedo

May repeal war laws pace set for House action

Washington reports that the Volstead resolution exposing wartime laws would get priority after the Johnson immigration bill. Debate limited to two hours. A rule also approved for the Reavis bill to consolidate executive departments after Volstead acts, with Rep. Reavis claiming daily government savings of 134 million dollars.

Washington, D.C House Rules Committee Alao Reavis

Fourth Civil Appeals Reforms Personal Injury Verdict

The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals reformed and affirmed a lower court judgment in a Webb County personal injury case. The reform awarded $2100 in damages to Yamuares with parties including Alenia Flores and Dario Garela from Webb County, and associates George A. Maine and Con Armour & Co. involved.

Yamuares Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Vario Garela Ve Alcala Woes Webb County Chatelaix Alenia ‘Flores Dario Garela Webb George A. Maine George A. Maine & Conx Armour & Co

Ammsas Pass Case Dismissal Overruled in Fire Hose Suit

Writ of error motions proceed across a set of Texas cases including Bertha Little et al versus Rouitree Brothers and Peck Furniture in Bexar and Atascosa counties with a motion to dismiss writ of error overruled in the City of Ammsas Pass versus Hureka Fire Hose Manufacturing Co matter.

Seven Germans Held Near Laredo In Deportation Proceeding

Seven German nationals including one woman were arrested Thursday night while trying to cross the Rio Grande into the United States near Laredo Texas. Immigration authorities said they would be kept in the county jail awaiting deportation hearings. They claimed no ulterior motive and said they intended to establish homes here. Names given: Mr and Mrs Clement Martin Herman Kortz Wilhelm Horning Egan Onthe Paul Schuler and Frederick Hornick. Hornick said he lived in the U S during World War I. others admitted prior service in Germany.

Laredo Tex Dee Rio Grande United States Clemen Martin Herman Kortz Wilhelm Horning Egan Onthe Paul Schuler Frederick Hornick

Want Blue Law Kept

Wilmington clergy form a committee to enforce Sunday blue laws and press Chief of Police Black to close shops tomorrow. The police commission does not meet until Tuesday, and ministers plan to do detective work to trigger arrests of merchants open on Sunday. This marks a return to blue laws after years.

Wilmington Del Police Commission

California bank fails in Blythe amid cotton slump

Riverside California December 11 The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Blythe Riverside county has closed its doors. President Stevenson said the collapsefollowed by the cotton price drop which affected mortgage and security payments. The bank reportedly has resources to meet obligations with deposits around 60000.

Riverside Cal The_ T Farmers’ and Merchants’ bank of Blythe Riverside County BR. ©. Stevenson

Border Trouble Over Texas Mexican Border

Captain Jerry Grey of the state ranger force in Presidio county reports improved conditions on the Texas Mexican border. He says Mexican bandits have disappeared and raids on this side of the Rio Grande have almost ceased under the current Texas government.

Austin Tex Jerry Grey State Ranger Force Presidio County W. D. Cone Grey Texas Rio Grande

City Sues Papers Over $10 Million Libel Suit

Chicago city to file declaration in circuit court on Friday against the Tribune in a $10,000,000 libel suit. City Attorney Chester B. Cleviens says the filing mirrors the suit against the Chicago Daily News. The actions follow bitter attacks during the primary campaign against the Photopsen administration.

Chicago Tribune Chester B. Clevieans Chicago Daily News Photopsen

Oil Man Dies After Operation in Oklahoma

Tulsa December 11 Col TH Tangsworthy 69 longtime Gulf Oil employee died after surgery for throat trouble. He served as assistant treasurer of Gypsy Oil and Gull Pipe Line in Oklahoma and lived in Kansas City before joining the companies twenty years ago. He was a member of the local park board.

Tulsa Okla TH. P Tangsworthy Gulf Oil Company Gypsy Oil Company Gull Pipe Line Company Oklahoma Tie Kansas City Park Board

Sugar Decline Pressures Prices in Raw Market

The raw sugar market continues to fall with holders liquidating despite offer levels, Cuban sales not below four cents per pound though bids sit at 3.78 cents. In Texas, hog numbers rise in Yountum county amid corn yields and lower feed costs boosting cattle and dairy activity. Funeral services were held for Rev. H. M. Polsgrove in San Marcos after his death following an operation and illness. he left a wife and three daughters.

New York San Marcos Tex H. M. Polsgrove Ptt Austin The Christian Church Polsgroye Anta Edith Martha

General Motors Resume Work at Pontiac Plant

Pontiac Michigan December 11 The General Motors track plant here has resumed operations after a four week pause About half the workers are on a production schedule earning for 400 machines for the balance of the month W T Day Warnaar says normal elevation may be expected now after the new year Stella Johns Dies Mrs Stella Johns well known in Dallas and Houston died this morning in Houston She was wife of John J Johns of Houston and mother of Mart Aheling of dating The body will be forwarded to St Louis tomorrow

General Motors Pontiac Mick Aioness W. T. Day Wanarer Stellen Johns Houston Tex Stella Johns Dallas Nita John J. Johns Mart Aheling Dattig Mie Boty St. Louis

Cotton Market Falls on Liquidation and Bearish News

The cotton market closed lower by one to fifteen points as bearish crop estimates and widespread liquidation weighed on prices. New Orleans notes indicate the downturn stemmed from an oversold condition rather than rallies, with traders awaiting government reports. A temporary rally was considered possible pending government data.

Cotton Exchange San Antonio Cro Apt Pridass War Finance Board

New York Cotton Market Quiet Amid Mixed Trading

New York December 11 Cotton trading showed quiet early activity with buyers absorbing offerings in January and March. Prices fluctuated as reports of export financing and mill demand emerged, while declines and recoveries kept the market firm overall. The southern crop estimate stood at 12 227 000 bales with no New England mill improvement noted.

New York Wall Street New England Danuary Rallier Mnarkat Buyeta Hear Nee Bhus Yegtar Flona Met Loxsen Bull Rilo Santina

New Orleans Cotton Market Shows Mixed Tone Amid Government Hopes

New Orleans reports a cautious cotton market with January at 14.84 and July at 15.39 as buyers await Washington guidance on war finance policy. Private crop calls estimate 13,227,000 bales. market sentiment remains modestly weak yet steady, with some short-covering late in trading.

New Orleans Neaston Roperta Washington War Finance Corporation

Silver State Launches as Large Freight Passenger Liner

The Silver State, a 385 foot combination freight and passenger liner for the United States Shipping Board, was launched and will be operated by Pacific Mail Steamship Company. In El Paso New Mexico Mall on December 11 R E Pay joy of Carlybad NM elected president of the National Mobair trowers Association succeeding U S Grant of Dilllas Oregon at the annual convention. The King of Denmark sent 100000 francs to Marshal Poet for mutilated soldiers.

Shipping Board Newport. News I., Bee Silver State United States Shipping Board Pacific Mail Steamship Company New Mexico el Paso Tex R. Eb, Payjoy Carlybad N.M Mobairtrowers’ Association U. S Grant Dilllas Ore Pati Eaibanibicas Alds Paris Der Denmark Poet

Absence of Buying Power Impacts Exchange and Market

New York reports a continued downward market trend on Saturday as lack of buying power weighs on equities. Prices for key shares fell one to three points with weakness in rails, textiles, and wool, while the automobile sector shows dividend news. Exchange rates and money markets edge lower. savings and reserve figures reflect a tight stance.

New York Ratia Oiis Wisk Rubber Company Sbu

Bullish Crop News Lifts Wheat Prices Across Markets

Wheat gains driven by commission buying and short covering as export activity and Saskatchewan harvest revisions bolster futures. December and March contract highs reflected continued strength with corn and oats mixed, cash quotes steady to higher in Kansas City and St Louis markets.

Chicago General Commission Gulf Saskatchewnan

State funds bid process opened for 2021 depositories

The State Depository Board will open bids on February ? 2021 for awarding contracts to state and national banks to hold state funds for the year. Notices go to several hundred banks January 3. Collateral must exceed the maximum deposit, and Texas reports record treasury and depository totals with expected good interest rates on bids.

Austin Tex J. W. Baker Baker Texas

Police Work 12 Hours Not Eight For St Louis Force

In St Louis the 1600 police officers shifted to eight hour patrols instead of twelve as part of a plan to curb a rising crime wave. Washington reports indicate the government’s reclamation projects yielded 2010 crops valued at 25 million dollars, far above the 125 million spent on all projects by the end of the last fiscal year per the reclamation service annual report.

St. Louis Sonia Washington, D. C Reclamation Service

Livestock trading stalls at Union Stock Yards

San Antonio reports a stagnant Saturday session with few trades. Cattle receipts total 114 cattle and 18 calves, hogs 42, sheep 85. steer, cow, and hog prices varied across markets from St Louis to Chicago. Fort Worth and Kansas City saw mixed changes with steady to higher hogs and lambs. New York coffee futures edged lower.

Union Stock Yards San Antonio St. Louis Chicago Kansas City East St. Louis

Army Orders Aides Transferred For Examination

Lea Quinn of artillery at Fort Sill is ordered to Fort Sam Houston for examination by a retiring board. Captain Eliott Vandevanter of engineers is relieved from Baltimore and assigned as assistant engineer in the Eighth Corps Area.

Washington, D. C Lea Quinn Artilery Fort Sill Fort Sam Houston Eliott Vandevanter Baltimore Eighth Corps

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