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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1922

Page

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Angora Treaty Discussed by Allied Council

Cannes France Jan 7 premiers and foreign ministers discussed the Angora treaty and the Turkish question aiming to adjourn by Tuesday. France's M Franklin Bouillon will confer on provisions, with Belgian claims to 2.5 billion gold marks complicating reparations talks.

Allied Cannes France M. Franklin-Bouillon Supreme Council Washington Floyd-George Hughes Germany Belgium Ttmn Briand Lord Curzon Della

Mandates Discussion At League Council Meeting

The League of Nations council will meet in Geneva on January 10 to discuss nationalities and populations under Africa, Oceania, and the Pacific mandates. No mandate discussions will occur until the U S reply arrives. Items include Danzig matters, Saar Valley, minority protections, and Vilna status.

Associated Press Paris Dan Council of the League of Nations Geneva League Associated Areas Allied Supreme Council Cannes Paul Nymans Belgium Africa Oceania Pacific United States General Assembly America Danzig Pares Free City of Saar

Council to Study White Slave Traffic and Consolatus Plan

The council will discuss the white slave traffic issue and is expected to form a consultus commission to report. It will also reexamine the proposal from Sweden and Norway for a conciliation plan between states, rejected at the last assembly.

Consultus Commission

Harbor Strike Is On At New York Harbors

The state labor bureau via mediators M J Reagan and John J Beal moved Friday to end a harbor tugboat strike linked to unions within the United Association of Masters Mates and Pilots. Officials say over 62 boats affected and fewer than 1500 of 2000 workers reported for duty.

New York State Labor Bureau M. J. Reagan John J. Beal United Association of Masters, Mates and Pilots Two Boat Exchange

Viscount Shibusawa Seeks Peace Efforts in U S Visit

In Sacramento Viscount E Shibusawa a noted Japanese statesman and financier expressed hope he might again be allowed to visit America and use his influence for better U S Japan relations. He told Governor W D Stephens that mutual understanding could solve California problems and that armament conference issues might be settled through agreements.

Sacramento Cal America Japan E. Shibusawa W. D. Stephens California

Ask Rate Reduction in Fuel Oil Freight Rates

Tulsa January 7 with the largest attendance of traffic men at a Mid-Continent Oil and Gas association meeting. The traffic men of the Western Petroleum refiners association adopted a resolution favoring a separate case before the Interstate Commerce Commission and demanding a reduction in fuel oil freight rates. Rates on fuel oil have long been a scandal, with fuel oil paying two and one half times the coal rate.

Tulsa Ghia Mid-Continent Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association Wtern Petroleum Refiners’ Association Interetale Commerce Commission

Sentenced for Theft in Missouri Penitentiary

Kansas City report says L. H. Holland, a express messenger, pleaded guilty to embezzlement before Judge Ralph S. Latshaw and received a five year term. He confessed to stocking a trunk with about 28 040 in currency and securities at Union Station, admitting prior looting and false bandit tale.

Kansas City L. H. Holland Express Messenger Ralph S. Latshaw Minsouri Holland Union

New York Labor Federation Warns Against Forced Union Incorporation

The New York State Federation of Labor issued a bulletin urging labor groups to resist probable legislation requiring incorporation or shutdown. Signed by J M O’Hanlon, the alert warns that compulsory incorporation would let opponents seize union funds and member property through lawsuits and broad legal challenges.

New York Albany N.Y New York State Federation of Labor J. M. O'Hanlon

Jazz suits displayed at American Designers' convention

New York reports the American Designers' association exhibit showcases jazzy outfits for young men. High waists, braids, satin piping stand out as designers push playful, nightclub friendly fashion with three inch above normal artificial waists and brass trimmed cuffs. Predominant colors include black, blue and dark brown.

New York Dan American Designers’ Association

Costly Liquor Raided in New York Restaurant

Prohibition agents seized nearly 106000 dollars worth of liquor from Jack's restaurant at Sixth Avenue and 43rd Street on Friday. A large crowd of shoppers witnessed the raid. League Heads Meet in Bee County Texas to finalize plans for interscholastic contests with record enrollments this year.

New York Jack's Sixth Avenue 43D Street Beeville Tex Bee County Interscholastic League Fannie TB Dobie Bee County Ketwater

Camp Travis laundry fire suspected arson after loss totals $200000

Army officers at Camp Travis opened an inquiry into the Saturday morning blaze that destroyed the Camp Travis laundry, an apparent incendiary fire causing about 200000 in losses. Clothing worth 50000 was included in the figures. a watch was kept by guard and soldiers aided by Fort Sam Houston fire crews.

Camp Travis Fort Sam Houston Ninth Tag San Antonio Wnt Camp Fravis Wilson Street

Rotary Hears Reading of The Other Wise Man

The Rotary luncheon at the San Antonio El Anthony hotel featured a reading of The Other Wise Man by Frederick Abbott, a San Antonio public speaking teacher, drawing spellbound response. Dr Hill presided, Miss Violet Cannon praised the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra as the only professional orchestra south of St Louis, and Miss Damon spoke of outreach to schools. Jack Ky Sprague acted as toastmaster.

Frederick Abbott San Antonio Rotary el Anthony Ar. Hill Dr. Hill San Antonio Symphony Orchestra St. Louis Violet Cannon Ervary San Antonia Damnon Grange Rotary Club

Ice Prices Lowered by City, Mission Jet and Fuel

The Mission Jet and Fuel company and City Jce and Fuel coupons cut prices to prewar levels. Ice merchants sell at 24 cents per hundred pounds on the platform and 1a cents per hundred off the platform. The move aims to restore normal pricing, not reflect lower manufacturing costs. San Antonio has had the lowest ice prices in four years, with the city among the first to revert to prewar rates.

Mission Jet and Fuel Company Jce San Antonin

Meliff Takes Office as San Antonio Chamber President

Gerald E. Meliff officially assumed the presidency at the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce during the first directors meeting of the year held Friday at 2 PM. He succeeds Morris Stern, with J. Sterne named to 24 director and Robert D. Lavelay replaced as treasurer by Dr. Frederick Terrell. J. Yandel was re-elected general manager and both presidents spoke briefly. Directors approved routine business and a governance plan.

Geralde. Meliff San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Morris Stern J. J. Sterne Meliff Robert D. Lavelay Frederick Terrell J. Yandel

City eyes flying field at Stinson, San Antonio

White U3 secretary Riley reports the Industry maste of the chamber proposes establishing a flying field south of the city at Stinson Field owned by San Antonio. If set aside, it could host winter training schools and assembly plants by several airplane manufacturers. The city has the matter under consideration as a new leadership slate names standing committee chairs across membership finance publicity conventions highway athletics industrial agricultural statistical military affairs trade extension Mexican trade bureau legislative public welfare.

Riley Fee Stinson Field San Antonio Martin Wright W. W. McAllister Perce Tyrerell Walla Carnahan Harr. Miller Jack R. Burke Harry Rogers Albert Steves, Sr Russell C. Hill Claude V. Birkhead Carl Newtons Mexican Trade

Steal Valuable Stock Reported From Calaveras Street Home

Police report thefts Friday night in Calaveras and DPierce streets include stock certificates valued at $1800 from Robert Roblin’s home. Minor thefts spanned several other addresses, with goods taken from cars and homes on San Luis street West Ev ell avenue and Alamo street.

Robert Roblin Calaveras Dpierce Sam Rothwell San Luis Street C. W. Roberts West Evell Avenue Gus Gross South Alamo Street W. F. Schultz Augusta Street I. Keely Eads Avenue

Officers Attend Fort Sam Houston Visit And Gunter Hotel Luncheon

A report notes officers kept on the jump during a Fort Sam Houston visit with inspections of the station hospital and a reception with top commanders. The group planned to attend Camp Travis football, a Gunter hotel luncheon with General Pershing, and a late departure. Alice In Wonderland at Main Ave auditorium is listed for Jan 7 with matinee and night shows. Also cited is a rail time performance: Missouri Kansan Texas Railway on time 87.8 percent from Dec 18 to Dec 24 with 769 on-time of 878 total shipments.

Fort Sam Houston Station Fighth Corps Camp Travis Gunter Hotel General Pershing Chamber of Commerce American Legion Claude V. Birkhead Gerald Meliff Katy Bunson Missouri

Neighbors See Remarkable Recovery After Tanlae Use

Mrs Davis of Da Tox describes a dramatic health change from chronic catarrh and emaciation to robust health after taking Tanlae. She reports weight increase from ninety eight to one hundred twelve pounds and a return of color and energy, with neighbors asking about the remedy. The story references HW Wagner Drug Company and Meier Pharmacy in San Antonio.

Mra Davis Ehielkorg Street Vanlacix San Antonio HW. L. Wagner Drug Company Anil, Meier Pharmacy

Woman Too Weak to Walk Prompts Lydia E Pinkham Ad

Union Village Vermont woman describes severe weakness and nervous exhaustion. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained strength and began working nine hours daily in a steam laundry. The letter promotes Lydia E Pinkham's remedy for women facing similar health issues.

Lydia E. Pinkham Union Village Mra. L

Dawes to Explain How Budget Bureau Will Save Money

Charles G. Dawes director of the budget will meet department representatives at the federal building at 5 30 Saturday to discuss budget bureau operations and savings opportunities in the Eighth Corps Area. He plans to show how expenditures will be coordinated and how the new federal liquidation board will prevent price inflation.

Charles G. Dawes President Harding Federal Building Budget Bureau Mr. Dawes France John J. Pershing General Pershing Harding Maj Donald G. Robinson Dawes Major Robinson Eighth Corps Kelly Field Ifns Scobey Air Service Texas Mexia San Antonio Federal Liquidation Board

Stop-Wait Listen Glass Breakage At 201 W Travis Corner Soledad

A damaged window and windshield were observed at 201 West Travis Street near the Soledad corner, with reset by wae and Ziegler. Local contact indicates a window repair matter involving the establishment Agy.

Wae & Ziegler W. Travis Soledad

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