15 May 1921
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1921
Page
1
The article argues European dissatisfaction with the Versailles settlement and German debt terms. It notes American policy shifts, opposition to forced ententes, and France's preference for stronger guarantees while cautioning against European pressure on U.S. stance. The piece comments on France, Britain, and American attitudes shaping postwar reparations.
Paris May 24 The Germans signified acceptance of the allied ultimatum as time neared its limit The move is set against France and the indemnity dispute The conference at Sanremo Laon Boulogne and Paris discussed treaty revision under the Raynes Chretics framework and the paying powers of the time
A Chicago witness testified before a congressional committee that a New York construction firm paid about 147 004 dollars to union agents for two large projects as strike protection. He described alleged payments, building arrests, and security concerns during Chicago labor unrest and named the firms involved and the theater building incident.
Arthur Henderson reports on Tokyo and London exchanges seeking a renewed Anglo Japanese pact. He notes American, British, and Japanese interests, potential military commitments, and the risk of entanglement with controversial league aims.
Reports from the Henry No 2 well in the Mexia area show initial production around 100 to 300 barrels daily, rapidly rising to estimates of 2500 to 4000 barrels as the week progressed. The well is producing from a higher elevation and not yet tied to a pipeline, with further development and pipeline construction expected to support field growth.
Berlin May 44. A German minister claims anthroposophy guides Germany's destinies, praising You Hinons and denouncing Steiner and Steiner's followers as undermining state unity and public order. The report cites opposition figures and claims anthroposophy influences youth and education.
The escape at the Texas prison triggered a wide chase as convicts seized weapons, breached walls, and fled toward the yard. Guards exchanged fire, one was shot, and the inmate gang moved into the yard before a mass pursuit led to captures and ongoing manhunts.
Schedule two lists polo matches Sunday with two venues Kelly Field and Travis Field. San Antonio Polo Club civilians meet at Kelly while Camp Travis Second Division unit plays Wight Cosm Area Headquarters four. Also notes a convention attendance by Corbisier injured last Sunday and student reg numbers for a church convention in Waco Texas.
San Angelo reports Edger D. Caldwell of Cas eho Produce Company predicts a bumper pecan year for West Texas, with over 55 000 heavy bearing trees across Concho and adjacent counties. Anticipated shipments total about 25 carloads per week, with values potentially reaching 112 600 to 188 000 dollars, despite pests and weather affecting yields in some areas.
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