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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1919
Page
2
Report from Associated Press describes Bolshevist refugees in a frontier town voicing fears that Trotsky seeks to crown himself emperor or restore order through force. They claim distrust of Bolshevism’s direction, note Trotsky’s ambitions, and discuss rumors of allied activity and troop movements between Moscow and Petrograd.
Fragmentary report describes deaths of Dr. Lich tenecht and Rosa Luxemburg in Berlin and a crackdown on public order. Trotsky orders demonstrations and traffic stoppages in Petrograd as authorities extend control amid a wave of upheaval. Berlin unrest echoes across the empire with large crowds at the winter palace and widespread demonstrations.
Archbishop Glennon urged President Wilson to press for Irish self determination at the peace conference. Former Senator Wilfley echoed that Ireland’s fate rests with Wilson, saying Ireland should be treated as a world power. An Irish independence resolution and delegation seats were adopted by over 10,000 attendees.
General Faragke vopoulou, head of the Greek army, was appointed commander in chief of the allied troops in Macedonia by French general Louis Franchet d Esperey before his departure from Salonika for Constantinople.
An advertisement extols the health benefits of blood purification. It asserts impure blood causes rheumatism catarrh eczema and malaria and claims Swift Specific Company’s 3 3 3 blood remedy cleanses the blood and cleans out impurities. Free literature and medical advice are offered by Swift Specific Company at 487 Bolt Lebora Hury Adlgay Waen.
Kansan City Feb 10 Mme. Schumann-Heink confirms the death of her eldest son August, serving as a German naval officer, from wounds received in action. She vows to remain brave for her four other sons in American service and to continue supporting soldiers. The note also mentions U.S. soldiers injured in a French railway collision near Bordeaux, with eight seriously hurt sent to Valence hospital.
A trade extension bureau said to be the first of its kind in the country has been added to the Minneapolis Post Office Department. Traffic expert Willis Jandle and Brock Maritime Lines show a $201,000 figure, while Greece’s war impacts and Greek foreign affairs are noted. Information was sent by a Paris peace conference attendee now at the talks.
Washington figures from Congress to cabinet joined in mourning Theodore Roosevelt. Senator Lodge led the praise as Supreme Court justices, diplomats, and military officers paid homage in a Capitol ceremony and similar observances echoed nationwide with Taft and other leaders in attendance.
Major General Leonard Wood spoke at a commemoratory service for Theodore Roosevelt, describing the former president’s steadfast stance on peace and duty. A large crowd gathered at the big hall, with singing and patriotic display marking the event.
An advertisement promotes Olive Tablets as a remedy for color in cheeks and appetite issues. It touts Dr Edwards' 67 years of study and claims the tablets improve tone and overall appearance with a prepared formula for patients.
New York mourners pay tribute to Theodore Roosevelt with a funeral week reflection. Charles E Hughes and others laud his leadership while Albert Beveridge calls Roosevelt decisive for America in wartime. The service in Brooklyn’s Academy of Music draws prominent figures and city officials.
In Washington on February 10, five members of the National Woman's party were arrested after burning an effigy of President Wilson in front of the White House. The three foot high paper figure was carried from suffrage headquarters by supporters. Police intervened as demonstrations continued, and several thousand spectators watched with few injuries reported. The women, including Miss Elizabeth Melange of Pennsylvania and H. C. Havemeyer of New York, faced police stations and awaiting trials.
Washington February 1. Plans for repatriation of all bodies of missing service members are being formed. Officials say the remains will be handled with care and sent to private interment or national cemeteries as directed. The War Department announced steps to secure burial sites and identify the dead in coming months.
A Newark woman with nervous breakdown symptoms reports heavy headaches and fatigue improving after using Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She claims the remedy addressed the root cause, restoring health and easing neural distress, and she urges others to publish her testimonial.
A dated dispatch portrays Serbia stripped of resources by war and seeks American clothing aid. Madame Slavko Grouleh leads a local committee based at 4% Mayton Avenue to collect garments, with free freight via the Washington delegation. Families face famine as plows, furniture, and simple goods are stolen. relief is urgent to supply undergarments outerwear and footwear for thousands.
The institute in San Antonio district hosts prominent speakers from Southern Methodism with an evening service. A celebration of the La Tin movement is planned at Coboutibur Obi with a sesshin and talks by pastors from Austin and Southwestern Toby Vy Hnorgecaay. reports mention frontier tensions and political figures in Nicaragua and Ceuta Atea.
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