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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1919

Page

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Excursionists Prepare Mexican City Booklets for Trade Tour

San Antonio business leaders plan a southern trip with 2000 bilingual booklets promoting the city as a Mexican trade hub. The booklet, signed by Mayor Sam C. Tell and Chamber of Commerce president A. H. Haile, outlines San Antonio’s advantages and lists the tour party. The special train departs Friday at 10 pm from J. & G. A. station with 72 travelers aboard if permits arrive.

San Antonio Mexico Sam C. Tell A. H. Haile Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commiente State Department George Roark Joii GE

Private ownership of merchant marine favored by Hurley

Private ownership plan proposed by Horley of the Spring Board urges government built ships be sold at market prices to compete with foreign tonnage. It envisions government and American companies sharing risk, with American ships for American trade and strict limits on alien stock. Regulars warn against exclusive control by either sector while considering a unified policy.

Great Merchant Marine America Chalman Horley Snpring National Marine League Aubey Anu America Iater Seatcd Witl Dasla Hurley Albert Greaves Gleaves

Vitalitis tonic promises quick blood and nerve boost

An advertisement extols Vitalitis as a nature’s builder and restorative that quickly strengthens blood, nerves, and tissues. It claims to energize the user for daily farm work and life, urging purchase from a local druggist.

Nature

Defense Is Strong in Wartime Trial Testimony

New York witnesses for the defense in the wartime trial of Capt. Eihein C. Weisgerber, a Texas engineer, describe his loyalty and help to the government. They claim Weisgerber supplied chemicals to army and navy branches and assisted in obtaining materials once scarce. Captains Harrod, Chavis, and Ruth corroborate details about department struggles to obtain metal and chemicals, including a dye compound aiding motion picture development.

New York Ssmuj Wefense Harrod Chavis Ruth Army Car

Blanquet Rumors Surface Over Mexican Movement

San Antonio circles claim General Aurelio Blanquet lent support to the Velicista movement in Tabasco and supplied war material. General Glannud reportedly left Honduras in February for Mexico, aligning with Gao Felix Dias in Vera Cruz against Carranza. Revista Mexicana previews outline Blanquet’s laws and history, linking his movement to border actions and arrests of fifteen party members by U S offices.

San Antonio General Blanquet Blanquet Dave Spe United States Office Mexico

Decker A Prisoner in Turbulent Times

A Chicago Daily News dispatch reports A R Decker, missing in Mudapeast, connected to Reds. Hungary sends a Creek official to Pengo amid Tol- Shevists actions. French Major Vis allegedly wounded as fires burn buildings. Imperial Cardo-fovak commission under critical strain.

Pat Sentr Mowrer Eneela Antonie Chienga Daily News Chicago Deliv Nova Cour Ants Vicienza Daily News A. R. Decker Mudapeast Reds Pengo Hungary Vis Tonjev

NOT TO FIGHT TOBACCO Anti Saloon League Denies Climate Plan

In York on March 28 Fmpitiagh Tet reports the Anti-Saloon League of New York planned an antiobiteen campaign inside Thursday by William H. Anderson superintendent of the league The Anti Saloon League and Ab Anoveqn deny any involvement stating it has nothing to do with such movement and will not engage in anti haven activity

Anh-Saloon League York Fmpitiagh Tet Auti-Salyn League of New York William H. Anderson Auli-Saloon League Ani

Governor Denies Taking Bribe In Pardon Case

A Iowa official testified he did not recuse in a pardon bid while statements circulated about payment to a lawyer. The night session covered exams, with reports of injuries from shrapnel in the Mikiel sector and hospital care for a wounded man.

Wes Mutues Iowa Midding Tad Towa Home Ery Rathbun Tather Meather Talon Hoth William Ruthbun Boulder Coly Clarence Larsen Wenner Iy Heaven Sk. Mikiel Strill Hintings Cheethow Anand Hiasue Taesen Wih Interenety Hospital Pol Gurwen Rocky Rouulain News

German Officers Take Oath to Guard Borders

Berlin reports General Hoffman and General von Lettow-Vorbeck organize a volunteer corps to defend frontiers, with Kaiser colors as officers pledge allegiance. Public display near the Konigstraße highlights tensions over Poland and West Prussia as protestors cheer a German claim to territorial integrity.

Currers Sweetat San Antonio Newsright the Public Ledger Cav Berlin Hoffman Tannenberg von Lettow-Vorback Kane Naatiotel Union German Kaiser Hyon Empire Ldicvilorit Unter Uenbinden Intatin Datendorft Mmuny Simech Leaed Mathias Erebeogue Frutiers Poland Saar Wansig West Prussia Upper Kilesia Herr Schiff

Despair in Germany Echoes Peace Crisis

Fragmented report cites Phillip Scheidemann warning of fresh aggravations to peace terms. He claims Germany faces unprecedented reparations and territorial demands, with continued aggressive tone threatening stability and signaling a harsh conference outcome.

Maret Axcis Bly Phillip Scheidemann Eeme Yryphy Germany Hrost-Litevak

Church Panel Organizes Help For Service Men

A church formed a committee to assist discharged service members with education and social welfare during demobilization. Leadership includes local clergy and lay members with wartime relief ties. The panel seeks alignment with national Red Cross and War Emergency directives, meeting to plan support for veterans and families.

Rt. Mark's Episcopal Mose Theoarmy Navy Department St Andrew Witt Red Crom United Luroughiut Lon Aryinfance Pounk Dames Dialonaing TW Lary Willians Peter Hoxbert Hodaker Albert Breven Sr

World aims of the Bolsheviki shown in special appeal

A Paris dispatch reports on a Bolshevik appeal outlining aims and methods for global revolution. The document calls for dismantling private property, arming the working class, and forming soviets to suppress opponents. It links Bolshevik strategy to Hungary, Germany, and broader Europe.

Canigfore Uiissivs Proletariat Siven Arma Politi Tor Ameri Huvialist Socialist Party Vebs Fengug Socialist Pravntguna 1 WOW Workers of Tig International Uel Avkme Che Wen Corpany Yoal Hungary Prusgint Germany Gallen Rownasin Hongarut

Treaty amendments at Paris plenary cited in debate

The capstone plenary session conventions discuss amendments to the covenant and the League of Nations treaty. Leaders including Premier Hughes signal cautious support while emphasizing the need for consent of all delegates and independent states.

Murder trial notes and forged handwriting alleged in Hall case

In the OT District Court Charles Hazlewood faces murder charges over Chote Hall. Testimony centers on a note predated and allegedly forged about payment related to Hall, with defense arguing the note not forged and noting connections to the deceased G W Hazlewood and relatives. The defense plans further proceedings Friday night as the case nears a possible jury verdict.

Mieg Guede Xuilth Paletie Plivea Tay Lie Hutel Charles Hazlewood OT District Court Chote BM Hall Holt Aim Opie Bite

Thief Strikes Woman In Dramatic Friday Incident

A violent daytime assault occurred near 19 Gaspe street last Friday involving a man armed with a pistol who attacked a woman, fled, and triggered a police pursuit. Detectives from the local precinct are investigating, with statements from witnesses and ongoing efforts to identify the suspect.

Gaspel Mons Taowalls Aight Aramlala Peet Pravin Hirky Atteing

Temporary Head Named for New Woman's League

The article names Mrs. Hilia Meronth of Denver as temporary chairwoman of a new women’s suffrage group. It notes talks by reformers urging constitutional amendments and federal action to advance voting rights, with emphasis on education and governmental improvement.

Catt NEW Woman's League HDI Mrn Woman Suffrage Association Yay Udiy Tenawe of Woman Fotos Mies Cothordie Perec Oklahoma Tadegaten Fron Atdon Tavinic Teague Hilia Meronth Denver Colo

Election irregularities spark debates on ballots and access

Fragmentary notes discuss foreign influence fears and ballot wording confusion. References to prohibiting certain voters and preventing fraud surface amid calls for clearer ballot design and judge training. Legislative lines question election procedures and the role of officials in safeguarding the vote.

Montana Minniesintie Sualulis Ponhibit Yilitcal Pnellets Legislative Cbs National

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