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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1919

Page

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Unsettled weather eyed with slight temperature changes

The weather bureau reports unsettled conditions with little temperature change expected Monday night into Tuesday. A broad storm area spans the western United States with a high pressure center over Alberta and Saskatchewan drifting southeast. Colder weather and possible near freezing are anticipated, while San Antonio enjoys springlike days and clearing by noon.

Greteer Alberta Saskatchewan San Antonio

German Law Prevails in New Guinea Amid War Strains

London Times reports a League of Nations mandate leaves German law paramount in New Guinea. Natives face flogging for plantation offenses while Papua brethren endure different disabilities. Australian cabinet backs Premier Hughes in seeking war costs from Germany.

London Times San Antonio Light Tiitsaanids the Public Ledger Co Sidney Australia Penijog League of Natons New Guinea Papua Hughes Germany

Vardaman Blames Railroads for Anthracite Monopoly

Mississippi Senator Vardaman charged eight large transportation companies with monopolizing U S anthracite production through interlinked holdings. He urged federal action to sever transportation from mining, report facts from hearings, and consider rate controls to ensure fair returns while protecting the public.

Washington, D. C Maretsone Dw Washingtond Pennsylvania

Prices and shortages spark blame over coal supply policy

A fragmented report accuses large firms of manipulating coal prices amid shortages while proposing partitions of companies to stabilize markets. The piece notes government actions and criticizes published price lists as part of a broader dispute. Also mentions a laxative advertisement and a Grove’s cough remedy box.

Alganid Develo Sala Banke Stuetur Vardaman Pice

Hoover Put In Charge Of Relief Administration In US

President appoints Hoover to direct the American Food Administration. He will determine supplier allocation and quantities for European relief, arrange transportation and distribution, and oversee reimbursements under relief funds. Richard and Whitmarsh are named as U.S. directors for the relief administration.

Washington D. C Mareth Herbert “Hogeer Bern Proxivent Wilson Weller Uma Wer Hoover Commission Tunis Hdgar Richard Theodore F. Whitmarsh Fool Administration Ma. Haover Europe Hint Yoing

Warting gifts to congressional leaders in silver

Washington March 5 Warting gifts to congressional leaders this year by allegedees will be made before the speaker of the House Champ Clark who faced a Republican majority upon the floor with the advent of the new majority. He is to receive a great silver loruen with cover and a chased silver coffee service. Chairman Snitchin of the wars and meal committee will receive a silver service with doory trimmings. Minor Leader Mann will get a chest of silver. Senator Works of Massachusetts will present a silver tray to the Massachusetts delegation.

Washington, D. C Champ Clark Snitchin Mann Senator Works Massachusetts

Weimar upheaval and royal assassinations shake Europe

The text reports revolutionary unrest in Weimar with King Victor Emmanuel assassinated as a key event. It claims President Wilson was shot by a saboteur in Bustoy, and notes a German high license reform reducing the number of saloons in Munich from 60 to 100 as of the previous day March Sunday.

Webinar Flhomnetis Victor Emmanuel Tas Asenssin Ttoumania Wilain Ehot Ly Sn Bustoy Bie Gennan Offit Munamu

Grand Jury Charged to Probe Reports of Gambling

More than 1000 men summoned for jury service filled a county court chamber, witnesses and prospective grand jurors crowded the space, officials say it was the largest assembly for a term. Judge Anderson charged the grand jury to investigate gambling irregularities in San Antonio and related disorderly conduct.

Ny Me Ug Iene Nat Washer Love Wang John A Rory Itd Stand Erol Humnert John Holtman Frank A Winetich William Dubrowolski William Hitler Weemann Rollo Pr. Jaspe Lee A. Adama Fohin H. Bickett Anderson Grand Jury San Antonio Charis Ke Rodgers Juilieiment Yeowas Valle Rodgers Arn Eoenig White Gil Chirgei Asesili

Bribery Probe Opens as Austin Court Reads Indictments

Orders bribe related charges surface as the Travis County grand jury convenes. Judge Tamilian presides and hints at concurrent murder proceedings while the grand jury mulls until March 13. Allegations involve attempts by prominent figures to influence a state land commission and restrain land disposal.

Austin Tex Pudge F. C. Tamilian Lracvis Tuige Hamilton She Howe Midy Thanneal Bern Mide A. Uy Bargeth

Oil Supply Dwindling Warns Navy Dependence Rise

Washington reports that half of the known oil reserves in the United States have been exhausted, per Secretary Lane to the Senate Commerce Committee. Cited are 4.503 billion barrels used since January, with 0.740 billion barrels remaining in known reserves. Estimates claim shale deposits could yield 70 billion barrels, but Navy needs for 1840 are set at four million barrels, with 200,000 more for shipping, drawing from mid-continent fields and Gulf Coast sources.

Washington, D.C United States Lane Seouty Commerce Munadell Louisings Colue Utah Gud Wyong Lyweven Aco Daniels Navy Ue Shipping Board Navy Department Sui Mid-Continent Isunsuy Okioma Lexay Gule

Confesses end life tied to Great Lakes graft probe

Detailing a case at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, authorities report deaths by self harm amid a graft inquiry. Samuel Losco of Detroit died after a solitary plunge as the probe widens to alleged discharges bought by enlisted men and some junior officers. Secretary Daniels orders a broader investigation in Washington as officials caution against assuming deeper conspiracy.

Chicago Great Lakes Naval Samuel dLoscowis Detroit Lopal Naval Intelligence Fine Edwin T. Reed Roberts Moeu Wits Daniels Washington Daniel Hank Great Lakes New York

Memorial to Airmen Readied by American Aero Club

New York March 3 plans for a memorial to the airmen who will not return to be erected in the canes by at one wruner where Maj Lat Hobey Bako are Bhinw ang and other famous American airmen are honored. Capt Eddie Rickenbacker ace ob aes is chairman of the fund committee. He said we would honor a memorial since the real heroes were the men who inspired us and had the good fortune to chart the path. Rear Admiral Robert fs Peary was appointed chairman of another committee outlines plans.

New York Wruner Majoy Lat Hobey’ Bako Aero Chil of America Eddie Rickenbacker Aroricay Ob Aes Commattton Acta Rickenbacker Staten Uleo Ehuby Ik Robert Fs Peary Waa Chvirmn Plana

Huns Renew Attacks on Poles Amid War Tension

Reports from March 3 state German forces renewed attacks on Polish positions around Posen with heavy artillery and infantry after a brief lull. Polish lines reportedly report 10 engagements and indicate ongoing hostilities as lines near Lemberg and other fronts see signals of renewed fighting. Inter Allied missing unresolved amid demarcation line tensions.

Posen Lemberg

First Wing of 1000 Mile Border Flight Reaches Eagle Pass

Aviators from Brooks Field complete the first leg of a planned border flight of about 1,000 miles. Led by Capt. dr. Mare qiette and Col. A. Macready, the party arrived at Eagle Pass Monday morning. The route includes Kings Pass to Laredo and Brownsville with return to Brooks Field.

Brooks Field Eagle Pay Mare Qiette Caph de A. Macready MacAniey Brooke Kingle Pass Laredo Brownsville Brookfield

LIFT RANGER EMBARGO Side Tracks at Ml Town

Fort Worth Texas reports the Texac and Pacific lifted its freight embargo on Ranger due to completion of side tracks in Tanger allowing 60 more cars. The ban, in effect over six months, barred all but food and oil materials. Antonin mikas of Fort Wan spent Sunday in War, reporting to Tocapeller that his packet was Heed at ROM In the Wrooden Sunday night. A description of two angle needed was wired to the Wren police chief this morning.

Bulticlant Ana Mora Gort Worth Yex Texac & Dpacifle Ranger Tanger Fort Worth Antonin Mikas Fort Wan Tocapeller Rom Wrooden Wren Police

Supreme Court Upholds Antidrug Law Provisions

The Supreme Court ruled the section prohibiting sales of drugs exempt by official order or physician pres revisions constitutional. Decrees imposing unrelated taxes were invalidated, as indictments across Texas and associates faced a divisive set of opinions from McKenna and Van Devanter, McReynolds dissenting.

Washington Mareh C. TL Fexas Chick Shastive Tuntiess McKenni van Devanter McReynoldy Elissenterl

Reception Planned for New National Education Director

Party attendees from the Southern Department Army and allied staff will host a Monday reception in West Brown Ray to honor WT Hasmond who is to become director of the national educational larern. Guests will witness a performance by magicians before the inception ceremony.

Think Bishop Voxs Dying in Milshogee Oklahoma

Relatives fear Bishop Vox may die soon as his condition worsens after a week of illness. Reports say he became faint and unresponsive, with family noting the rapid decline. County officials advertise a three-year trailer sale at the auditor’s office as a separate notice.

Milshogee Okla

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