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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1918

Page

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Wedding of Miss Levy Meeks and Capt Paul Foster Hill

Saturday wedding service at 9 30 p m will unite Miss Levy Meeks and Capt Paul Foster Hill at Mrs B J Naylor home 1919 San Pedro Avenue Attendants include matron of honor Miss Kathleen Miller maid of honor Miss Florence Nicholson best man Robert D Chryst Camp Travis and Lt Longley wife of Camp Travis among other society guests and Christmas charitable plans noted The report also mentions local civic groups and plans for the Junior Social at First Baptist Church after quarantine ends.

Meeks Kathleen Miller Florence Nicholson Robert D. Chryst Camp Travis Tuieutenant Longley The City Baptist Young People's Union Oclork

Pool of Ideas Only Route to Peace

A fragmented discussion outlines proposed postwar guarantees including independent Armenia and a Polish state, restitution of Danish Schleswig, and neutralization of key routes. It argues for heavy indemnities to fund damages from Belgium, Northern France, and submarine warfare, asserting U.S. justified compensation.

Greece Armenia Asia Minor Syria Palestine Thussia Niel Germany Russia Belgium France Italy United States

Lodge Sees League Debate as Threat to Immediate Peace

Senator Lodge argued against a league of nations with enforcement powers, warning it could threaten the peace treaty with Germany. He urged postponing decisions on freedom of the seas and tariffs, stressing secret diplomacy and the need to end the war independently for safety and stability.

Pre Germany United States League of Nations Ledge Senate Association of Nations England Wikes Haus Mussina Bewater Lodge Tussia

Peace conference at Versailles postponed to February

Paris reports the Versailles peace talks delayed until February at the earliest as Wilson visits England and British cabinet changes unfold. Italy’s King and premiers ready for Rome, while U S delegates study proposed plans on seas freedom and naval limits amid open questions about coverage of news and war zones.

Paris Versailles Marcel Hutin Echo de Paris Wilson England Lloyd George Originel Pla Victor Emmanuel Italy Belgium Orlando Sonnino Rome Mr. Wilson United States Wront. de Americana Phang Chrument Count Itomanones Spat Clemenconi Sorbonne

Carnival Opens Under Hopeful War Relief Plan

The Italian war relief carnival starts Saturday night in San Antonio with ideal weather and lifted influenza bans. Wortham-Rice Shows arrive, turning Military and Market Square into lit rented cities for a large opening as Italian officials ensure smooth operations to aid destitute families back home.

San Antonio Italy

San Antonio Theater Owners Sue Over Quarantine Powers

A San Antonio suit seeks to test city health board power to close theaters during influenza. Plaintiffs allege discrimination against theaters, claim no constitutional or statutory authority for closures, and warn renewed quarantines could bankrupt the industry. The case targets Mayor Jill and city officials after a temporary quarantine lift.

San Antonio Thirty-seventh District City Board of Health City Health Board Texas RK. J Millan Judse Anderson T. Parks Ma Ic Ma Ic ‘Theater, Et al, Ae Other Plaintiffs, Being: W. J. Lytle, IT. Anastulon A. Nicholson W. K. Box Mor Ju. Morris C. Wyler Sid Weis William Pulitzer J. OR. Hurke H. I. Strawn S.C. Christopher A. Latchese J. W. Marshall G. A. Janchese Majestic Empire Royal Princess Wigwam Pike Petticlere Strand Grand Queen Lowel National Happy Lou Jill de W. A. Wing Fred Lancaster Ring City Health Sotivenay Valle Elexe Aid U Quintine Itas

Loan Broker Held After Alleged Kidnapping of Customer

A city detective team arrested a loan broker Friday afternoon for allegedly forcibly taking $7 from Stella Hernandez at 827 North Colorado Street. She said the man seized her, twisted her arm, and took her purse before she escaped at about 2 p.m. She reported the incident to Central headquarters.

So'olovk Stella Hernandez North Colorado Street Central Headquarters Norton Irk UN. Woh

Signs of revolt in Germany threaten new upheaval

The article describes widespread unrest in Germany with depu tations in the congress and bold attacks on the government. Ebert Ledeburg and other leaders clash as soldiers demand a supreme council to represent the army while the populace grows tired of the red flag and Bolshevik tactics.

Germany Che Bert Wav Pyrenites Konsumerous Berlin Ledebaug Ebert Barthied Landsberg Relf George Ledbour Ledbour Liebknecht Spartaans Terren House of Lords Lerrenhouse

German Congress grants Khert government broad powers

Berlin December 18 The third day of the Congress of Soldiers and Workmen's delegates from across Germany ended with the Khert government given powers to govern without interference from independents and Bolsheviks. A previous attempt to stampede the assembly by soldiers acting as representatives was warded off.

R. A. . Decker San Antonio

Catholic Leader Dies Mary Agnes Alexander Superior General

Reverend Mother Mary Agnes Alexander, superior general of the Order of St. Francis in the United States, died at the Our Lady of Angeles in Glen Riddle near here. Born in Switzerland, she led the order for forty years and helped establish missions schools and hospitals.

Mary Agnes Order of St. Francis Philadelphia Mary Agnes Alexander Our Lady of Angeles Glen Riddle Switzerland Order United States

Pearls On Auction At Christies Draw Big Crowds

An immense crowd attended Christie’s sale of 400 pearls donated by society figures for Red Cross relief. A single 88 pearl necklace with a rose diamond weighed 628 grains and sparked fierce bidding, with prices reaching into the tens of thousands. Other items included 30 scarf pins selling for 10 420 and a dawn bid on a 63 pearl string, eventually selling for 11 000. Major Leonard on leave from Camp Travis, and Tollewilde dancing tonight at 122 Main Ave.

London Trinex San Antonio Philadelphia Public Ledger Urs Mablic Ledger London Christies Orient Carrington

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