28 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1918
Page
1
London reports at 1 pm show Prime Minister Lloyd George and his government poised for a large victory. Of 358 announced seats, at least 274 back the government, with Labour gaining some ground and Sinn Fein and Irish Nationalists shaping the balance.
An old advertisement touts Musterole as loosening stiff joints and driving out pain for bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia and rheumatism. It promotes 30c 60c and hospital size jars and claims doctors and nurses recommend it with millions of jars used annually.
Five candidates have been defeated in various constituencies. Charlotte Despard, sister of Viscount French, lost North Battersea to Richard Morris of the coalition Liberal, Morris 7231 to 5634. Sir Eric Geddes beat T R Williams in Cambridge. Albert Stanley was re-elected at Aghaton Under Lyne over I F Lister. In Blackburn, Henry Norman led Coalition Liberal to two seats, Snowden defeated with 15,274 votes good for no seat.
Eugene Warren Hays a gun captain with the E and 8S Luckenback spends Christmas at home with his parents Dr and Mrs R L Hays 224 Hillcrest Avenue San Antonio with orders to report in New York January 5 He has made seven Atlantic trips since the war began and has long resided in San Antonio He enlisted at the war’s start and has sailed on freighters between the U S and France The Nid Luckenbach once carried a crucial cargo of locomotives and was attacked by submarines but no damage occurred after an accident on the return trip gave the crew Christmas furloughs.
Hattimore Maryland December 28 ratification of the federal prohibition amendment is opposed by Senour Looinia Haven Connecticut secretary of the Seed Economic Science section of the American Association for the advancement of Nee in an address at today’s meeting. The amendment supposedly inserts police regulation into the constitution, which is argued to be inappropriate for a document defining government principles. Mr Toomis contends the amendment was never properly passed by Congress as two thirds of each base did not vote for it.
Chicago December 28 L H Harrigan head of government surplus stocks told business men the disposal plan will keep the general market unimpaired. The government stocks fill 1500 warehouses with goods destined for the American Army and Europe. Russia has been allocated shoes and other furnishings. large quantities of food and supplies remain in store.
James A. McKenna known as Lele dinmny a veteran Indian fighter and famed western figure will travel to France with Knights of Columbus to entertain American troops. Former Camp Cody secretary and Medal of Honor recipient he has survived many near death episodes including capture by a Villa band and escapes while mining across British Columbia Siberia and Central America.
In a grand state banquet, King George welcomes President Wilson, praising shared ideals and the bond of free government. The ceremony features ornate decorations, Yeomen of the Guard, and a procession through a richly lit hall before remarks on liberty, peace, and postwar settlement.
President Wilson speaks on establishing a lasting peace with a single concert of power. He notes soldiers fought for a just order and supports a League of Nations as the world moves beyond a balance of power. In London he meets British leaders, receives Guild Hall honors, and signals progress toward a Paris peace conference.
Paris dispatch notes that allies may delay final action until a league of nations agreement, with disputes over Luxembourg grand duchy restoration republic annexation to France or Belgium, and similar divides between Italians and Jugoslovs. Serbia shifts influence while leaders meet in Rome and Belgians await Geneva.
Washington reports over 1.11 million American soldiers at home and abroad designated for demobilization since the armistice. General March cites 37,06? men in home units to be discharged and 168,000 men and GSO officers assigned for early convoy home from France. Official reports show 35,409 officers discharged and 3,?6 men by week end, with 100,000 more likely. March lists auxiliary troops to the Third Army and notes no new orders to Russia or Rhine shifts. Casualty requests show 23 indicated for the 45th Division, with replacements planned for the SULA Division.
The town of Gumble Fox, Humble Texas, gains notoriety as the state’s sole open saloon. Two men named Medough hold a liquor license. officials on vacation delay action while Judge Calhoun and Graves are away. Assistant AG Keeling plans steps to close when available as stock runs low.
Churches arrange watch parties and services for New Year Eve and Day. Catholics observe Mass at St Marys Church with multiple times, plus devotional services and Sacred Heart observances. Evangelical Lutheran and Presbyterian chapels host watch parties and special entertainments for soldiers, with gospel events for children and congregational singing.
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