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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1919
Page
1
The Fiesta Association will elect a president, likely Forter Goring, with Porter Tiering expected to be reelected. Two other officers will be chosen at the meeting in the Gunter Hotel’s Sak room Wednesday night. The group will also hear annual reports and discuss plans for San Antonio’s 20th celebration pageant.
Unfavorable conditions forced the organization to abandon some plans and concentrate on the 1020 program. Directors of the association and a Secretary will be selected later.
The exclusive board of the County Chapter of the American Geass will meet in a special called session Thursday at 10 at executive headquarters Chandler Building. Trace Martindale, chapter shaman, has called the meeting to handle special business needing the executive board’s attention.
A verbose old advertisement argues most rheumatism comes from blood germs and warns against surface treatments. It touts S.S.S. as a blood purifier, claims it cleanses germs from circulation, and urges readers to consult a medical department in Atlanta for guidance.
Dr Piper has withdrawn from the Sanitation Parks and Public Property race. Campbell former deputy sheriff will be placed on the Ryan ticket to replace Piper. Maverick may be offered the police and fire post when he returns from the service, with Lowther previously opposing him.
War Department orders push rapid discharge of emergency men at Camp Travis. Strength cut to 7000 men by March 24, with 500 from the convalescent camp to be released within 15 days. Plan aligns with mobilization end-of-month targets affecting National Army and regular units, as divisions authorize discharge in infantry regiments and guard duties.
Washington reveals a special Taiwan committee led by Howard Sillett of Naptheyiks Pacific to coordinate railways support with War Finance Corporation and Kairos Administration. After conference among finance offices, government allies, and corporate leaders, the group was formed to spearhead aid measures and logistics for railway development.
Sion n finance and the administration discuss a restructuring of debts and new loans. A timetable set to appoint Brllon William Avril 15 as part of an effort to unify financial plans and issue collateral backed by warrants and certificates. Railroads and banks, with the War Finance Corporation, would negotiate distribution with a special committee chaired by railway executives and government agencies. Final plans awaited approval and Congress funding at the next session.
Fragmented wartime rhetoric from Lansing urges unity and duty, condemns evasion of responsibility, and calls for stronger resolve to bridge gaps between war aims and public support. a columnist notes political mischief and the hopeful rise of a new faith in humanity. A tonic advertisement promotes Grove War Tonic with quinine as a strength booster.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Abe dennie Ainlothy Cantey Hy nits at home on Wednesday, with survivors including husband Tiyan and children Vit Auore and Mary Mhy'li. The service details, burial at Norwalk, Conn., and hospital stays in New York and Bay Antutip are noted amid family names and kinship references. A separate notice lists Ernest Rise, 61, who died Tuesday at 230 oebick Luesday evening after illness, detailing his New Requnfely origins, theater ties, survivors including widow Je som and siblings, and funeral arrangements at English Grate Lutheran Chive.
Court of Griming Appeal affirms Zimmermann sentence for eight hours in penitentiary after convicting him of killing ACW Lawrence a farmer. Reference to Shriner and Hillboro lynching suspects, appeals pending in Delta Court.
Tampico is placed on the itinerary of a trade trip to the republic. The Chamber of Commerce announces details for the visit, including transport, dates, and the role of Professor Guillermo Hall as interpreter. Officials expect a hearty reception in Monterey and renewed commercial ties with Mexican firms.
Fragmentary OCR describes funding for road repairs in Wig tud country with a Southurn Department Headquarters note and a federal authorization to be implemented by Lands front Brewster County. It mentions military movement in the Big Bene area and supplies moving along the Rio Grande by rail.
An army of dozens of women pledges time to the suffrage cause, organizing from the Gunter Hotel headquarters. Volunteers will dedicate an hour daily or a week as needed, with mobile squads to be ready for emergencies and meetups across wards and precincts.
A promising contract could bring Maelyn Arbuckle to San Antonio, linking a national star with the city’s fledgling film scene. The move is expected to attract additional motion picture companies and build on existing industry foundations.
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