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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1929

Page

2

San Pedro Library Fight Looms Over $70,000 Plan

City and library board clash over a proposed San Pedro Park branch library funded in part by $70,000 in appropriations. A report questions the site at Woodlawn Lake and warns the plan may misuse funds, urging a main library plus branches to serve the north side and colored community. A bid for the auditorium and branch library could be opened by midweek as officials push for harmony and timely action.

Mayer C. M. Zhambers Ae Library Board San Pedro Park Yingram Canyor Nat Washer Chate Beauch Wand Jake Woodlawn Lake Opine San Vedra Park Grary Board Cham Vitorium Ukemayer Library Board Yalbo Guido ASIGG Park Ilucab Krubiola Ohurday Gué City St Rties iChembera Ac Libours San Anto Id Batucday Ithe San Vedra Lok Mowlay Tuewlas

Untitled Robberies Reported at Local Residence

A robbery occurred at a residence on Weer at kiert. Entry was forced through a rough bark door. clothing belonging to Mrs. Blewart of 414 Weer was reported missing. Mr. Jackson is noted as a friend. A ten dollar charity item was cited.

Blewart Kiert Jackson

Initimate Papers of Colone 2 Light series reveal wartime secrets

The Light prints the second chapter of the Initimate Papers of Colonel Light AL Howse, detailing behind the scenes wartime diplomacy. It notes Wilton's speech and the British government’s consideration of sending a mission to the United States to share Allied experience. The Halffour mission travels to the Atlantic and arrives in New York before heading to Washington, with further missions by Vivian, Joffre, and others following.

The Light Secon Colone Wilton United States Great Britain Aimer Malfour Weevtsare Halitay New York Washington Carrige Wrench Vivian Joffre

Symbolic gestures in world war talks and hidden treaties

The text reflects debates on wartime aims and secret treaties with Britain and Italy. It cites Wilson, Balfour, and Far East moves, noting risks of pushing for self war or broad coalition, and records a 1917 discussion on Adriatic control and Italian claims, with reflections on the Fourteen Points and Italian territorial prompts.

Mm Bour Trieste Austria Adriatic Balfour Italy Dalmatia Venice Brindisi Anatier Eudy Macnilen Beatskin Henry Waa Enid Ajae Hemi Wilson William ‘Wiseman

What Makes For Peace Discussed in Treaty Terms

In the March of Events, a letter by Arthur Walford analyzes a European treaty arranged among allied powers. He questions Italy's Adriatic claims and the motive to hasten peace, noting Italy’s war weariness and potential for prolonging the conflict to gain concessions.

Towas England France Maine Andre Penne Talia

Fragmentary 1919 Conference Talk Sparks Debate on War Aims

A garbled report outlines a high level discussion at a presidential conference touching spheres of influence, war aims, and the prospect of further conflict. References to Bali four and Meanie pi riaarent are unclear, with a late evening meeting at the White House noted and a dinner preceding the talks.

Balifour Wila Malfonr White House Aimee

Mexican War Dept Pursues Bandits After American Deaths

In Mexico City the State Department instructed Ambassador Morrow to press the Mexican government after two Americans, J. M. Underwood and G. C. Jhissthorpe, were killed. Ambassador Macmornin traveled toward Cuernavace, coordinating with Consul Lars at San Luis Potosi to learn missing details and the bandits' location as the royal military commander at Guanimate directs pursuit.

Ty Universal Service Mexico City Pep Atate Department Washington Ambasador Morrow Americana J. M. Underwood GC. G. Jhissthorpe Macmornin Cuernavace Lars San Luis Potosi Mexican War Department Royal Guanimate

Shepherd Deniys M'Clintock Will Settlement Plan

ICAGO February 23 reports that the estate settlement plan centers on an arrangement regarding the W. P. Dilly McClintock estate. Attorney Robert Stoll states Shepherd’s claim will be senior and the parties expect a final agreement soon.

Shepherd Deniys M'Clintock ICAGO Henkery

British Firm Refuses Zeppelin Explaination

TRENLIN Feb 23 The British firm stands firm and refuses any explanation regarding Wr Eckener and the Zeppelin incident. Officials offer no further detail as tensions rise and diplomatic notes remain unanswered.

Trenlin Wr. Eckener

Army Orders Imply Transfers and Postings in Washington

Fragmented Army orders list multiple officers and postings from Walter Reed and Fort Hamston to Fort Hayrs and Bowman Field. Names include Walter Reed hospital staff and officers, with assignments involving Washington, Hawaiian, and aviation departments.

Coheersal Bervier Washingtos Cinesnen Washington, i Washington

32 Non Fiction Books Added to Library

A large weekly addition to One Carnegie Library shelves introduces thirty two non fiction titles across travel history and other subjects. Notable items include works on Napoleon Jefferson Lincoln and modern social topics, with poetry and religious volumes also listed among the new acquisitions.

Carnegie Ibraring Lea Adres Roogeyel Carlyle Johnson Jeiferson Minnigerade Collins Iho Jesus Marshall Oxford Herbert

Rum Amendment to Prohibition Enforcement Fails in House

In a House vote the $24,000,000 amendment for enhanced prohibition law enforcement was killed. Democratic efforts to add the sum to the second deficiency bill failed as votes swung against the proposal. The body then debated amendments aligned with President Contidee's recommendation for an extra $271 million for the last enforcement portion of the 44 million total from prior bills for the next fiscal year.

Ashington Lwasa House

Edwin L. Downs 84 to be buried Sunday

Edwin L. Downs 84 will be buried Sunday with funeral services at a local chapel. Survivors include a daughter Mrs Augia Vorniehteen and a granddaughter, plus a sister and two brothers and two grandchildren. The Rev. Waal Patrick will officiate at the rites.

Edwin L. Downs Augia Vorniehteen Rand Alfred F. Seidel San Antonio Waal Patrick Will Aeiote

Phonosranh and Radio Set Stolen

A report to police Saturday states a phonograph and radio set were stolen from a house belonging to Mrs Yeares, 81 Fazt To se flinw sttert, with a lamp also missing. The incident occurred at the residence and is under investigation.

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Funeral Services For Mrs. Clark To Be Held Monday

Funeral services for Mrs Flizcheth Wilson Clark 63 of 62 percent Camulton street who died Saturday will be held at 1 am Monday at the residence with Rev John Deschuer officiating. Interment will be in Susaton Thurial park. Survived by two daughters Mrs E E Dunnam and Miss Isabel Clark two sons, two sisters Mrs M I Jackson and Miss Corellia Tarkson a brother Lewis Tarkson and two grandchildren. For 18 years Mrs Clark was deaf of girls at Mai Avenue High school before she was forced to resign due to ill health.

Vonceal Flizcheth Wilson Chirk Camulton Street John Deschuer Jng Susaton Thurial Park E.e. Dunnam Isabel D. Clark Clark M. I. Jackson Corellia Tarkson Heather Lewis Tarkson

Elder Pilot Aims Nonstop Canada to Cuba Flight

Uy International News Serstoc reports from Ont near Walker airport where George W. Wallon and mechanic Tamex BR Hayden launched a test flight aboard a Stuth Vider’s aircraft. They plan a 1404 mile route via Cincinnati Atlanta and Samoa to reach Columbia field, hoping for a non stop Canada to Cuba crossing.

Uy International Serstoc Wirdlow Ont George W. Wallon Stuth Vider Walker Canada Callene Haldeman Tamex BR Cours Cincinnati Atlanta Samoa Haldeman Columbia Field Yavann Bettyeen J Om. Loriay

Stinson Aims For World Record Flight Today

Stinson and Sage prepare for a high altitude attempt in Michigan to break the world record for a transcontinental flight. Sponsors include W J Sovertign of Thor Cig as the crew faces favorable weather and a potential takeoff later today with possible postponement to tomorrow.

Stinson-Deutrestep Dildie Stinson Raylolph Hig City Mich Femple Stinson Sage Morrow Haniy Frays Sovsveig Haout W. J. Sovertign Thor Cig Ueneapesed Wuduraner Flight

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