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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1920
Page
3
Washington December 1 The showdown in the international communications conference over US concessions in German cable disposition failed to materialize when the meeting was postponed until 10 o clock tomorrow morning. Several foreign representatives had dinner engagements causing the delay.
The report details thefts and losses among Army air service personnel and officers, including Capt. Baucom and Capt. Boucom, with resignations and legislative shifts noted. It recounts stolen items from cars and residences, a missing gun, jewelry, and personal effects as thieves operated downtown and near training camps. The piece mentions assignments at Leon Springs and Camp Travis, amid a broader scene of wartime service and recent commissions.
Amid a national drive, county leaders in Bexar, Dallas, and Harris prepare to fund child relief. The European Relief Council and American Relief Administration will coordinate efforts with local chairs and school campaigns, urging December 16 start and December 19 church solicitations to feed millions of children in Europe.
A garbled note praises fancy potatoes and 200 pound lots at 0 percent in Envena Vista. It thanks firms Foake Wolf son Wheher Emil Blumkyost Herts berg Juweley Store Welk & Marx and others for contributions to the State Federation entertainments fund. It calls the convention a success and signs as Directory of the City Federation.
The United States court for the western districts of Texas plans December term starts Monday at the Federal Building with Judge William R. B. Smith presiding in place of the ill Duval West. The docket is described as one of the heaviest in district history with numerous liquor violation cases and anticipated indictments. Grand jury will convene Monday at 9:30. civil trials expected by December 20.
District attorney Hugh R. Robartgon reports a busy session with no acquittals in 29 cases. Cal lah an and Brompson Treatment Company officers face indictments for embezzlement and forged documents tied to $75,000 losses from the Federal Ferm ons Bank. Five Thompson Treatment Company officers are indicted for mail fraud in selling a tuberculosis treatment via inhalation vapor from stove-like devices. Receivership has halted many city operations. Probable trials begin January 5 with Belcher assisting Robertson, Brewer directing grand jury matters, and White serving as court clerk. Austin officials arrive to oversee clerical duties.
A historical note describes mothers mixing a balanced blend of substances to aid infant growth. The text explains ingredients vary with the mother's diet and activity, and that chemical guidelines or insurance policies gave physicians authority over the procedure and its monitoring.
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