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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1921

Page

10

Hughes Tightens Language Rules for Reporters in Washington

Herbert Corey notes Secretary of State Hughes polishes diction during daily briefings, stressing precise wording to avoid misinterpretation about disarmament talks. He selects lines carefully, aiming for clarity while balancing openness to inform the public and protect national sensitivities.

Herbert Corey Washington, D. C Washington Hughes Secretary of State Jon Japan Ambassador Harvey London Lord Curaun Mr. Balfour Lloyd-George Britain China Great Britain Great Btritain Lord Northcliffe Liond George Harding Warding France Italy Northcliffe Lloyd George State Department Lloyd- George Maud-George

Arkansas well burns at El Dorado in fierce blaze

El Dorado Ark July 23 Well No 3 of Imperial Oil Company caught fire Friday night. The well rated at 2000 barrels per day through a choke and with its 400 barrel tank burning. Officials estimate output could reach 6000 barrels. Drillers lost tools valued at 15000 dollars. Firefighting efforts to exline with the blaze today.

el Dorado Ark The Imperial OF Company

Tulsa Chief Convicted in Police Safety Conspiracy Case

Tulsa police chief John A. Gutatfron was found guilty by a jury of failing to take proper precautions for public safety during the recent riot and of a separate conspiracy to free automobile thieves. The verdict marks a dramatic fall for the suspended chief as authorities vow to pursue further actions.

Tulsa Ohin John A. Guatafron

Gustafson Vows New Trial Motion After Verdict

Gustafson told the court Friday night he would file a motion for a new trial immediately. If overruled, the case would be appealed to the Oklahoma supreme court. George Blain, formerly police captain, remains temporary police chief for a few days as city commissioners consider permanent appointment next week.

Gustafson Oklahoma Supreme Court George Blain J. M. Adkison Police Commission Briday

Commission defers action on finance bids until Monday

City council postpones decisions on financing bids until Monday after 24 hours possession. Local banks offered 3 percent on deposits and 6 percent on loans, but the measure failed to meet the Houston National Exchange bank's 3/5 percent rate. Mayor Black noted no local bid matched the 2 percent margin and expected the council to approve a bid with a similar spread.

Lembert Lambert Walton Hood Hood Black National Exchange Bank of Houston Houston

TRAIN CRASH KILLS TWO IN SCRANTON AREA

Scranton, Pa July 23 reports say the engineer and fireman were killed and more than twenty hurt, several seriously, when the Lackawanna Limited, a fast train on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western line between New York and Buffalo, derailed near Glentarne. The baggage car jumped the track blocking the road. A small car toppled across the rails. An eastbound locomotive, light, crashed into the wrecked night car.

Scranton Lackawanna Delaware, Lackawanna and Western New York Buffilo Glentarne Here

Plans Jewish City scheme promoted by Soviet rep

Chicago July 23 announcements describe a proposed Jewish city via Niles Michigan for 20 000 Tehran residents. Max Schallman, a self styled representative of Soviet Russia under arrest for espionage, promoted the plan and had contracts for construction with Taner Construction Company. A G Trat es central manager said the firm spent 500 on Schallman based on expected contracts. Various Texas incorporations and capital stock changes are listed, including elephants, gin companies, and cultural groups. Jamaica bills aliens land ownership, threatening American firms.

Chicago Niles Mich Miare Tlah Tehrans Max Schallman Saviet Russia Taner Construction Company A. G. Trates Nas Sehallmen Schaliman Austin Tex Elephant Butte Hi Paso Fon W. J. Stahmann Y. al. Hunt Y. B. Pareber Victoria County Fair Association A. W. Carpenter the Cohen J. M. Maller Bexar County Civic League San Antonio Capital Amon Graves D. EL Colp John L. Jenkins Sandua Literary Club Buzen Ernest Kamer B. Bane Texas Shopeek Company Dallas Capital Stock J. G. Strawn E. Fh Jones Be. K. Sloward Marks Gin Company Crawford McLennan County BRDA M. Marks A. Q. Jordan Lee Bruck Catholic Woman's League of Dallas Minnie H. Miller Francis O'Rourke Mary J. Buell J. G. Smith Grain Company Wacos G. Smith Do J, Smith BW. J. Smith G. N. Wat van Zandt Cotton Oil Company Wills W. P. Allen J. M. Hardaway R. J. Warren Frulfport Stevedore Company Galveston Richardson, Brown , Dry Goods Company Athens Cisco Kingston Jamaica Legislative Council United Traft Company

Clearance Sales Help and Trade Improves in July

A San Antonio dispatch notes mid-summer clearance sales boosting business, with bankers cautiously optimistic as crop conditions spark mixed prognoses. North warning on drought impacts and pasture shortages. milk demand rising in eastern markets. Freight, perishables, and commodity prices show varied movement across major cities, signaling cautious recovery amidst inflationary pressures.

L. S. M'Kenna The San Antonio Phe St. Paul Twin Cities

Helped Stabilize Textile Markets Amid 1922 Gingham Prices

James Allerton reports from New York on the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company opening its 1922 spring ginghams and the American Woolen Company announcing spring fabrics for men and women. The price scales aim to stabilize the textile industry, with wholesale dry goods holding steady and retail trade expanding through special sales. Building in the five boroughs rises as export demand bolsters copper and other commodities.

James Allerton San Antonio Ight New York Amoskeag Manufacturing Company American Woolen Company Amoskeag Company Five Boroughs

Steel Prices and Coal Talks Stir Northern Trade

Reports from Vittsburg Duluth and Minneapolis describe unsettled steel wage bases and price guarantees amid dealer caution. Coal price deadlock risks winter shortages. wool pool plans abandoned. finished cloth prices steady with firmer outlook for fall markets and cautious silk orders.

American Quakers Work Extensively Despite Small Numbers

Richmond Va July 23 Quakers known as the Friends of America number about 115000 yet are widespread and active from New England to California. They run large relief and peace efforts through the American Friends Service Committee with headquarters in Philadelphia and Richmond hosts national boards. They support missions abroad including Japan China India Africa Syria Mexico Central America Cuba and Natl peace work with a national board. They fund ten colleges and hold a major summer conference for Young Friends at Martin College Richmond aided by the five Years Meeting.

Europe Washington Union E. Phillips Oppenheim Hughes Mr. Bryan Lansing Colby State Department Japan Pacific Department of State Anpar Dapan Secretary of Sin Richmond Friends of America Lowast Canat Atlantic New England New York Philadelphia Baltimore North Carolina California Oregon Ohio Indiana Iowa Kansas Ind Whenda Ameri Friends’ Service Five Years Meeting of Friends In America Friends jHumbers Globe China India Africa Syria Mexico Central America Cuba Dantelles Boundary Schools Quakers Suport Pryn Mawr Yes Young Friends Board of the Five Years Meeting of DaLey

Fair Pays Dividend at Panama Pacific Exposition

San Francisco July 23 one of the few cash dividends declared by a world's fair was announced by trustees of the Panama Pacific International Exposition. The eight percent dividend on stock around 45 500 000 will be paid August 1. The exposition also donated the city the exposition auditorium and its organ, plus a four block Marina bayfront area.

San Francisco HHS Exposition Company Exposition Auditorium Marina Exposition Grounds Golden Gate Seattle Wash The Royal Marine Park

Freight claim losses to railroads drop to new figure

Freight claim losses across railroads are projected to fall to 30 to 40 million dollars annually. San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf railway official Russ Gohmert, returning from Dallas, said losses in 1920 and 1926 were far higher, but a nationwide campaign by the American Railway Association aims to cut them. The department of agriculture backs the effort, promoting proper packing through forestry bureau programs and a nationwide educational campaign.

United States Russ Gohmert San Antonio, Uvalde and Gulf Railway Southwest Dallas Texas Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma New Mexico Eaid Gohmert American Railway Association F. E B. Windburn Joe Marshall Gobmert Department of Agriculture Godemere Bureau of Forestry Wisconsin

Stone Age People of Rennell Island Documentary Claim

London reports Solomon Group natives on Rennell Island in Melanesia live in Stone Age fashion with about five hundred inhabitants. Dr Northcote Deck notes their isolation, unstudied dialect, stone and wood implements, barter for iron, and weapons of bone.

London Rennell Island Solomon Group Melanesia Northcote Deck Deck Snys Deck

Yawl Sailor Heads For Marquesas In Solo Ocean Attempt

Harry Pidgeon, solo sailor from Los Angeles, sailed a 40 foot yawl to Honolulu and back to prep for a Marquesas voyage. He built the boat himself and used Seabird as a model. He plans to depart within a month with supplies for two to three months and navigational gear for rough seas.

Los Angeles Cal T Hfarry Pidgeon Los Angeles Harbor Honolulu South Sea Islands Kert Marquesas Widgeon Thomas Fleming Atlantic Honolulu iv

Australia map position questioned after wireless check

Sydney July 23 The exact Australia position on world maps traced to Capt. James Cook may be wrong by about 100 yards in north south lines. Wireless officials at Lyons France report a perceptible loss of tune in transmission over the cable affecting time signals and map calculations.

Sydney N.S. W Australia Janws Cook Lyons France Wstil

Boxing License Granted for Lynch Herman Title Bout at Ebbetty Field

New York reports the International Sporting Club will stage the return world championship fight between Joe Lynch and Pete Herman of New Orleans at Ebbetty Field next Monday night. The New York State Boxing Commission granted the license on Tuesday. Herman, who defeated Jim Higen, king of bantamweight, in London last week, was expected to sail Wednesday on the steamship Orduna.

New York Sly International Sporting Club Joe Lynch Pete Herman New Orleans Dle Holier Ebbetty Field New York State Boxing Com Mission Hernan Jim Higeins Kinglish London Orduna

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