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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1921
Page
3
The piece questions when taxes will fall under Mayor Black and notes promises to reduce taxes. It also calls attention to planned cuts in streetcar fares and telephone rates, asking when these measures will be enacted. The tone pressing for public cost reductions echoes earlier campaign pledges and local governance debates.
The United States Railroad Labor Board hearing sparks talk of starvation wages as union leaders argue for a living wage while railroad executives cite salaries of officials, judges, professors, and governors to show disparities. The exchange highlights perceptions of wage adequacy versus actual living costs, with examples from Tennessee and Vanderbilt to illustrate the point.
The piece argues educated workers spend more than manual laborers, but questions the premise amid a national workless agreement. It suggests railroad employees may read about austerity and starve on current incomes due to excessive tastes beyond labor, critiquing the link between education and frugal living.
The article argues Greece and Turkey, longtime foes, prepare for renewed hostilities in Asia Minor. It praises Greece’s resilience against Turkey and criticizes the Turk’s record, urging Allied powers and the League of Nations to aid Greece in enforcing Versailles terms and pushing Turkish forces beyond Europe into Asia.
Fragmentary account describes a 1919 assassination attempt amid wartime talk of German officers in Constantinople. Testimony by Tintin Von Sanden and references to a German plan to influence Middle East events frame a murky prewar intelligence picture.
Amid wartime turmoil a debate centers on German influence in Constantinople and alleged inaction to prevent Armenian massacres. The text cites Von Sanders and Dr. Johannes Lepsius, asserting German officials declined to interfere as thousands were killed, with consular pleas ignored and censorship limiting exposure.
The Vuleopsky of Vexas Glee Club presents a varied program including melodies sacred popular and humorous numbers when it appears in autumn night at six under the auspices of JMG Post American Legion. Tickets go on sale and a reception follows with notable local figures named among performers and volunteers listed. A large ensemble led by George Matte violin coach and Anita A is slated to perform with several vocal and instrumental sections and a closing crowd-pleaser by the quartet. Vendors will arrive in the mornings for setup.
A paramedical examiner reports the death of Alex King, a Black man, after ingesting or handling ground glass. Investigators cite accidental poisoning or foul play as possibilities. King resided on South Bragon Street and died soon after arrival at the Wohert h Ureen Monievial hospital. The event prompted a hospital examination and a coroner’s inquiry into the cause of death.
The report outlines a Washington discussion of a Panama bill with references to various legal actions and representatives. Evidence suggests committee handling by county attorney figures and mentions of shipping, trade, and possible fiscal considerations involving multiple states and entities. The fragmented text indicates a broad, contested legislative debate with procedural and policy details.
Washington dispatch reports a House committee considering a broad plan to reorganize executive departments to gain efficiency. The panel endorsed inviting the president and cabinet to submit formal solutions for consolidating similar agencies and improving administrative methods.
Wordy excerpt recounts a men’s club gathering in St Louis where speakers discuss organization and activities. Vague names and garbled phrases hamper specifics, but references to a country club, a park official, and a talk on club formation surface amid uncertain details.
Advance sale results for a Southwest Texas event draw crowds at the Cham ber of Commerce as Governor Harding plans a bankers conference. Former Missouri governor Folk urges international disarmament and shared sacrifice, warning of war’s cost and the need for cooperation to prevent civilization’s end.
Chairman Clark of the Interstate Commerce Commission told Senator Harris that executives of railways in the southeast were urged to consider lowering rates on perishables and fruit to improve shipments, contending they are not in a position to reduce rates but would be allowed to move goods freely under existing law.
The piece cites a controversial measure in a chamber report about royal visitors and privileges, arguing opposition weakly supports exploration while fearing fuel supply disruption. It notes Halland’s objections to U S interference with domestic legislation and calls for decisive stance against outside meddling.
Ambiguous text from a U S news fragment references US and Mexican officials and a potential merger. The note hints at discussions about unity and commerce, with mentions of Obregon and government departments, but content is fragmented and unclear.
A damaged report outlines grain elevator profitability figures submitted to Congress by the Federal Trade Commission. It mentions estimates from Kansas City Minneapolis and other cities, noting totals over several years. The document also references committee members, officers, and a financial committee meeting context with resignations and organizational roles.
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