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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1920
Page
2
Congress hears that sugar prices rise from higher demand and limited supply, but also from stockpiling by jobbers who keep old stocks at old costs. This creates price distortions as prices rise with new stocks while old inventories are sold at higher margins, sustaining maximum prices rather than averages.
Fragmentary OCR text reports continued revolt against Venustiano Carranza across Mexico. It mentions Sonora forces and rumors of conscription changes, plus alleged personal actions by Carranza and allies. Details are unclear due to garbled wording.
The article surveys Carranza's shift toward Germany after US entry, Obregon's bid and Carranza’s election tactics, and Mexico's potential drift from constitutional order. It compares Mexican turmoil with Tangier Island's liquor and church laws, noting protests after a police shooting and evolving local obedience debates.
A fragmentary account discusses religion and government on Tangier Island off Accumac county Virginia. Residents advocate broad religious freedom while challenging federal authority, arguing the right to hold opinions and attend church without government interference. The text references constitutional limits and a debate over church attendance and fasting duties.
A critical view argues professional politicians dominate national conventions. It warns party managers influence decisions, urging a return to a candidate driven process where the people select their representatives without bias. The piece contrasts businessmen’s participation with that of career politicians.
The article reports on a plan for a pan German state led by a royal figure, centered in Pomerania. It cites sources and observers noting possible coups, with mentions of Berlin, various European regions, and figures tied to a revived monarchy plan amid upheaval, delays, and strategic positions. The piece references military units, reactionary factions, and speculation on leadership amid a turbulent regional crisis.
Fragmented OCR text shows a debate on sepharga and Teutonic power with mentions of Mecklenburg, Rhine, Cologne, and May plans. It shifts to charter amendments for multiple companies, including Charteroy Petroleum, Security Finance, and Kennedy Iron Works, noting capital stock changes and approvals by authorities. A new industry entry for Kenedy and Lowgas Company is recorded alongside municipal bond details and state approvals for various public works.
The notice advertises variety shows and motion picture screenings at multiple theaters. Names include Majestiq Mhealers performing Whirl of Variety, The Tower of Every, and The Tile of Can iplest, with Cecil B. De Mille features and Corinne Griffith ads. Venice theaters present motion letters and notable acts amid a schedule of showings.
Local reports from San Benito discuss charges linking the Provisional Lines Organization to attempts to blight Gulf Coast rail plans. The Brownsyne Sentinel cites Pyeatt and Davenport amid claims of political maneuvering to influence border trade routes and maintain valley competition against Gulf Coast lines.
A garbled account describes a chaotic scene with a witness and an attorney in a courtroom or public setting. Confused dialogue mentions a mayoral figure, a tour of a town, a theft or monetary change, and a threatening gesture involving a revolver. The passage references police, weather, and local figures, portraying unsettled town dynamics and a forthcoming event or trial.
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