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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1919
Page
1
A rainstorm postponed the second vote on holding the city Fiesta. Worter Loring invites business leaders to Friday’s Chamber of Commerce meeting to express support or opposition and determine whether the fiesta proceeds this year, with a plan to raise $200 for financing if pursued.
The case against San Antonio Transit Service Corporation centers on a contested fare policy for street cars. City Attorney R. J. McMillon argues the contract is binding and subject to state powers, while the company asserts federal court limits on changing long held agreements. Judge William Aubrey presides as arguments continue into the afternoon session.
Maximilian von Hougen testified at Camp Travis on why he left New Haven after draft registration and traveled to Bowen for the exam. He claimed persecution by Hayes men in munitions and threats at his home drove him to Mexico. he said his deception about citizenship was to avoid harm as the United States fought Germany. He was apprehended September 12 and sent to Camp Travis for trial on desertion charges, having failed to appear for prior exam.
Obituary notices detail the deaths and funeral arrangements of Abr John Baptiste Lin Jobim a dentist from San Antonio long time resident of Arner vile and Georgia born. Survived by widow, father, sisters and brothers with interments to be by the Shedleysure lag Codertaking Company. Also mentions the death of Anthony Broderick Wabhholding aged 7 and ties to Germany and San Antonio with service at St Mary’s Church.
Leeming and Co operating as American agents in New York marked in the report. The note records their role and location within the trade network.
The community is informed of funeral services for Louis H. Schmitt of 118 South Alam o, to be held at the Zizik Undertaking Company chapel with interment in Cemetery No. 3. William J. Doyen of 100 Taft Boulevard dies Sunday night. service at Zizik OC Thursday morning with later rites at St Henry's Church. Harry H Southerland, 31, dies Wednesday afternoon of Mt T Avenue. survived by a large family. funeral will travel to Lochdale Texas with Shelles-Tor ry Undertaking Co. The notices list multiple survivors and service details. includes florist and undertaker ad references.
Fragmentary wartime diary notes describe German bombardment and injuries as Allied prisoners endure shelling and retreat. A dramatic scene recounts a knee wound displayed for inspection while camp activities resume under military oversight.
A laundry convention will convene in Dallas on January 25, with a Texas contingent including George J. Mobblua from the Punt Steam Laundry and Lil Murney from the New Process Jan, signaling one of the era's major laundry industry gatherings. Attendees travel from San Antonio, with women and men attending, as talks focus on construction work and trade practices.
The Texas Senate debated railroad policy amid close votes on appropriations. Bills proposed include empowering the railroad commission to regulate rates and creating an industrial commission to study women workers.Education book changes were discussed, and a plan to retain razors by discharged soldiers appeared in the same era.
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