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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1919
Page
2
The piece discusses Clemenceau's covering note to the Germans with the revised treaty, arguing penalties reflect Germany’s crimes and not concessions. It notes neutral views, suggests the allies miscalculated in two details, and recalls Senator Spooner’s eccentricities and independence in travel and telegraph use.
An obituary commentary on Senator John C Spooner of Wisconsin notes his idiosyncrasies as satirical while praising his legal acumen and tenure. It highlights his competence in constitutional matters and his role as a preeminent international lawyer, yet recalls his refusal to accept detainers or involve himself in legal cases beyond his elected duties.
The speaker challenges promises of peace through the League of Nations arguing it would force the United States to maintain a massive army. He cites General Peyton C. March's testimony that obligations could require 600000 troops, questioning why a universal peace would demand such force and criticizing allied nations' armament plans.
A fragmentary account describes tensions between Mexican authorities and United States actions during postwar negotiations. It notes accusations of cooperative deals with the Mexican government and protests over U S measures. The text references civilian casualties and lingering cross border friction as officials argue about responsibility.
An Associated Press dispatch from Washington reports Texas Congress members approved sending American troops to Juarez with Hudspeth of El Paso among supporters who later argued against withdrawal. San Antonio residents with Mexico ties largely disapproved, fearing reprisals, while some business figures urged a clear policy. Public debate, shifts in stance, and a State Department warning to Americans in Mexico frame a tense cross border scene.
Letters to The Light describe local San Antonio readers offering useful books to the Post Library housed in the Post Channel Fort Sam Houston. The appeal invites donations of vocational and general reading materials to aid soldiers and enlisted men, noting limited resources and a call for trustworthy selections free of propaganda.
The War Department and welfare services mobilize cooperation across chambers of commerce labor unions and civic bodies to support discharged soldiers and sailors. The drive seeks reinstatement of men into good jobs with Navy and Army backing and patriotic assistance from organizations and individuals. Between 60 and 70 percent of former servicemen are urged to seek new employment, with national and local groups pledged to help.
A fragmented wartime correspondence argues for official recognition of workers and employers supporting soldiers. It urges publishers to print patriotic enclosures for those who enlisted or were drafted, praising community leaders and workers for national efforts during the war.
An Observant Citizen, volunteering her car for soldiers at Camp Le Perry, faced traffic chaos and a hospital trip. Despite injuries and confusion, she assisted wounded veterans, kept information flowing, and aided a charity boxing display, all amid a tense, bustling parade scene.
A battered report shows the American Federation of Labor endorsing the League of Nations covenant with labor provisions weakened. Messages from Gompers and the executive council urged endorsement while noting changes may reduce peace guarantees and self determination.
The passage presents garbled quotes arguing over U S involvement with the League of Nations and criticising President Wilson. It references a Park Round conference and mentions Burnseth, Park ground, and France, with distorted phrases about loyalty, deception, and blood gates.
San Joan May 20 Associated Press teachers threaten a 2500 strong strike pending a pay raise. Officials debate funding with lawmakers, noting lack of money to increase salaries. Current pay ranges from 51 to 74 monthly. educators demand higher compensation given living costs.
Helen Mure Kirby, recently retiring as Dean of Women at the University, announced she would continue to serve in a limited capacity for the coming year. Born in 8% years ago, she came from Minnesota, attended the Worley list male College of Magen, Ga, and opened a new chapter at the university in 1984.
The fragmentary OCR lists distorted place names and items such as Molin tires and Aulin Htoware, with scattered references to cities like New York and Philadelphia. It mentions government work, travel routes, and a dated May 1, but details are unclear due to illegible wording and scrambled terms.
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