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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1919

Page

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Chamber campaign nears goal as workers push drive

Local Chamber of Commerce fund raising reports show over 6000 collected by workers by noon. Leaders vow renewed effort, recruiting more volunteers before Thursday morning drive. Chairman F J Hillyer defends campaign tactics and outlines plans for a stronger membership and resignation committee to accelerate outreach. Curtis Mauney, a Field Artillery veteran from Southerland Springs, was killed in a railroad accident while returning home from overseas, with surviving relatives listed.

Chamber of Commerce Wade Thy Menger Central Committee F. J. Hillyer Chanter of Commerce Kevn Uois Hillyer Chauber Chamber Curtis Maunes Field Artillery W. A. Maunes Southerland E.W. Mauney San Antonia Mire E.G Yeager Rehaston Molander Ethel Maw San Antonio Eugenia Mavocr Luredy Toate

Texas oil workers organize for Ranger and Burkburnett

Workers in Kort Worth Texas form a local union for oil and refinery laborers at Ranger and Burkburnett. Labor leaders say the group will handle grievances of young juniors and address poor wage and conditions in the new fields.

Kort Worth Tex Dan Urbi Lator Lo Cald Ranger Wnd Hurkburnet Jong Jiuars

British Labor Strikes Grow More Serious in South America

Buenos Aires faced a 265 day port strike halting Trans-Atlantic ships and halting 49 vessels with cargoes. Losses were estimated above 10 million pesos for strikers and owners, with daily customs losses around half a million. An American steamer Bowafan could not obtain nitrate cargo due to Chilean port walkout, as shipping across South America contends with broader labor action.

Buenos Aires Utas Monterelio Eropiy Norfolk Va Dan Alrike Bowafan

Courtmartial Named at Camp Bravin for Trial Review

Courtmartial details list named officers and legal staff to meet at headquarters Wednesday for shell teenay may com before it. Names include Captain On Te BS cure Captain W ML Sigher Captain F 1 Vues Captain 1 8 Guiligher Captain Zool V Nit Judge Nadvocate First Lieutenant George J Bringes Assistant Judge Advocate Ranger Committee Nawmed Austin Tex Tan Speaker R J Thomas and committee members T Tilson Lackey and WM THE well and Toa AtpAEUin. Speaker denounced resignation of Trepresintae five Tilson from committees amid confusion.

Cuucunariu Camp Bravin Weidnesday Shell Teenay Mard Fon Te Bscure ML Sigher Vues Guiligher Zool V. Nit George J. Bringes Austin Tex Tan R. J. Thomas House Runkerk T J. Tilson Lackey

Peace Council Takes Up the Polish Issue

The article notes the Peace Council debating colonial and imperial questions, focusing on German East Africa and Belgium Congo, with voices from Belgium, Britain, France, China, Japan, Australia, and others. It highlights German colonial ambitions, the strategic value of East Africa, and the broader imperial stakes discussed at the supreme council.

Peace Council China Asperk Kuio] Qlian M. Simon Togeland Konleruns Sud Kasteis Southwest Africa Dan Christian Bmuts Luis Gotha Geran East Africa Belgian Congo Germmny East Africa Greyman East South African Commonwealth Cairo Cape Colony Greman Ageica Fyengh Vahomeny Congo Viermany Dayan Tien Rhunghai Japan Ney Guiriew Samos Australia Germany

Ans Organize Latin Ame Delegates Form Commission

Delegates form a commission to safeguard interests of all parts at the peace conferences. Brazil will coordinate central and South American participation in the League of Nations, Cuba attends for labor legislation, Germany to focus on ports waterways and railways internationalization.

Crabrat Ameritoy Erate & Kamiaisaion Brazil

May Ask Voters to Pass on Amendments

A fragmented Texas Senate article discusses constitutional conventions and amendments. It notes a concurrent resolution urging a constitutional convention and a joint resolution requiring majority votes in both houses. The piece mentions proposed pay changes for precinct officers and a free text book amendment.

Oil Sermtor McNedlde Dallay Senate Menbere Phin

Pierce Oil officials inspect Texas operations in San Antonio

Officials of the Pierce Oil Corporation arrived in San Antonio for an inspection tour, staying at the St Anthony Hotel. The party from New York and Logiey City plans to study storage improvements at a six-tract lead plant near Camp, Texas, with stops at missions and army posts before traveling to Houston and Galveston.

Timer Oil Corporation San Antonio Anl SM. Anthony Hotel Ranger Clay Arthee Viewey Bheo Wiehards J. Krath New New York J. Sypear Helew York Pieree Company Wits Missions Anay Whey Houston Galveston Alwan

Court Proceedings in Anpedl Dive Decisions and Appeals

Court of Appeals on Wednesday acted on several motions including affirmances and reversals. Notices cover cases involving Graham-Trown Shoe Co and O McMahon, plus Garrett vs Minghes Garin Co and others. Also reports on missing child case, a stocktown killing, and oil lease matters with drilling provisions and royalties.

Rentepol Peark Court of Appeals Sai J. Ite Mi Gigenheny Welun Antonin Raibeny Company Hutty Front Hexar Woxars A Toney Vy. O. McMahon Give Oaks St. Ni. Garrett A. Minghes Garin Company Fear, Besar T. C. Hanell Barlow Sobnsisenion Roleds A Ly Mrummell Ye San Anni Vif Tasamare Commany Font Bexar

Frontier clashes amid forces concentrate near Saxony border

Reported movement by 2% Czecho-Hlovak forces concentrates along the Bolteoin Saxony frontier. Oily lngex of Povembu and Gruenthet allegedly occupied as heavy fighting rages near Newwalk hod Wreigendt, with confirmed reports from Butte Saxony.

Crteho-Blagiks Maxaing Uranpo Bolteoin Saxony Povembu Gruenthet Newwalk

Chinese New Year Festival Opens in San Antonio

San Antonio observes Chinese New Year with a Wednesday night ceremony and events through February 8, featuring traditional foods and customs. The celebration extends to February 21 in observance, urging peace and discarding grievances while honoring cultural traditions and community unity.

San Antonio Ubuy China Ching United States

Soloist Blitz Program At Public Rehearsal Event

A public rehearsal is noted for the soloist Blitz to perform at S216 in the afternoon. The program lists various pieces with a mix of titles and composers, including Peluge TM, Seimphaniquey, Fajen Val RNC, and interludes. The evening service at the Jewish synagogue begins the Day of Atonement with the Bach-like pieces and a note that the Brahmin variation is the most beautiful of the cello numbers.

Ant Witz Antonin Tyundaony Willy Ube Erin Elock Seimphaniquey Hapadin Laval Nedre Hatlet Selva Melita Pelode Renee Intervivaen Valea Siute

Decide On Eight Hour Day For Machinists

A vote by Alune Aron Workx Machiniats executives decided on whether workers should shift to an eight or nine hour day. Mylingteen, VP, announced voting results showing a narrow move toward maintaining a nine hour day, with fourteen for nine hours and three against. The department advised the method to decide working hours amid labor actions and safety readiness.

Alune Abin Heo EA. Mylingteen Als Holm Pier Howe

Romanian Revolt Sparks Violent Clash Across Regions

Rebels in Hungary and Romania clash as insurgents seize towns and resistants deploy, with fighting spreading amid advancing troops. Casualties mount as insurgents gain ground and regular forces employ machine guns in a tense regional upheaval.

Vienna

Soldier escapes and police search linked to legging incident

A garbled report describes soldiers tied to a legging theft and escape plot at a military facility. Detectives pursue leads as guards monitor the city and the government reclamation station. A separate crime note reports a police chief’s home burglary and stolen uniforms. Several military personnel receive transfers or promotions amid ongoing investigations.

Golifiges Peror Hiern Inliitery Police W Steel Irk Norton Legeisa Attenmt Ab Guarda Inve Cruz San Antonin Sil Ward Avene AD A'Elauk Plum Idy Tefunarn Elaco

Wells in Comanche County Attract Oil Interest

Oil field notes from Comanche County report activity around Duke No 1 and Mung joint venture. Depths near 20 feet at Duke No 1 show little oil, while Mende WeCook and other wells exhibit shallow progress and uncertain prospects. Survey teams note oil shows vary with depth as crews push for results.

Due Kingwley Wells Anamele Attenehng Wien Chuy Navin No Mungjofid Petroleum Comynny Eust Abe Fenoy Ye Ganley Oi Company Dex Wile Fluynes Leon Valley Oi Company Pefmve Ariling Partners George Winks Actility Wurvey McCillaugh Lime Lensta Tif Wwe

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