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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1918

Page

4

Pan American labor conference delays toward federation

At Laredo Texas on November 16 the Pan American labor conference, after fiery debate, planned to form a permanent federation for Western Hemisphere labor. The AFL denounced the IWW, while Mexican delegates pushed a resolution to free imprisoned IWW members, triggering clashes over Bolshevik comparisons and wartime loyalties. Louis Morcones concluded the debate as the amended resolution passed with four votes against.

Laredo Tex Pan- American Labor Conference American Federation of Labor Industrial Workers of the World Hemisphere Organized Labor United States Samuel Gompers American Federation Pan-American Federation of Labor W. W Mexico Pan-American Labor Conference Samuel Gompery Gompers Executive Council The Charles H. Moyer William D. Haywood Haywood George Pettibone Hoise Idaho Hay Wood Moyer Moyet Frank Steutenberg Leavenworth Federation Diaz Madero Huerta Latpr Russia Ireland American Federation of Tabor Har Mast Louis Morcones Tthe Confederacion Regional Obrera Mexicana Prep Messrs. Gompers Meyer

Senate debate rates League of Nations plan bold and mixed

In Washington on Friday, senators praised and attacked President Wilson’s League of Nations. Democrats Walsh and Owen lauded the plan and British endorsements, while Republican Poindexter warned of constitutional risk and Monroe doctrine impact. Owens argued it would end tyranny in Europe and deny tariff interference, as Penrose questioned free trade motives amid novel ideas.

Washington, D. C League of Nations Wilson Senate Walsh Montana Owen Oklahoma Tdloyd George Poindexter Republican Washington Penrose Pennsylvania Europe Roosevelt Germany H. G. Wells Wells Reed Missouri Poindexter Mr. Wells William Hohenzollern

Downward Revision of War Revenue Bill Seen Likely

Washington Nov 16 The war revenue bill faces a likely downward revision to about six billion dollars after Secretary McAdoo's explanations to the Senate finance committee. Republican opposition arises over limiting taxes in 1920, with Simmons indicating a possible partisan clash. Committee plans remain unsure, while McAdoo’s estimates of next year expenditures and tax cuts are described as largely guesswork.

Washington, D. C McAdoo Senate Finance Committee Simmons

Rubber surplus in Brazil and cyclone casualties in Prague

Otto Choitino of the Pan American Union reports a two year stockpile of Brazilian raw rubber awaiting shipment to deficit regions. He adds Brazil will have a two thirds coffee crop due to storms. In Prague Oklahoma a cyclone killed one person and injured twelve, with property damage around 60,000 dollars and several injured including Mrs J Jukes and Mrs Robert Ward.

Brazil New York Otto 8. Choitino Pan-American Union Rio Janeiro Mar. Choitino Prague Okla Mary Simpson J. #. Jukes Robert Ward

Three Killed in Explosion at Dupont Plant

Penniman Virginia November 16 three men died and several workers were injured in an explosion at the shell-loading plant of Dupont Engineering Company the cause not yet known among the dead is W B Thomas a foreman from Texas.

Penniman Dupont Engineering Company W. 8 Thomas Texas

Noted humorist to discuss human side of war days

John Kendrick Bangs, humorist and editor, will speak on the human side of war on Monday evening, November 25, in the Main Avenue High School auditorium. The talk, titled Tights and Shades in the Land of Valor, is under the San Antonio branch of the Southern Association of College Women. Bangs, recently returned from Europe, will describe the civilian and soldier experiences on the western front, drawing on his prolific career and background in literature and publishing.

John Kendrick Bangs Main Avenue High School San Antonio Southern Association of College Women Bangshaa Europe John Kendrick Bangs Styx Messrs Harper and Brothers Literature Harper's Weekly Metropolitan Magazine Mr. Bangs Yonkers N. C Columbia College Francis N. Bangs New York Bar Association Nathan Bangs Wesleyan College Middletown, Conn Bangs

Sergeant Bangs Receives Promotion at Kelly Field Eagle

Sergt Howard Bangs, long with the Kelly Field Eagle, has been stationed at Kelly Field and recently recommended for promotion. Bangs serves as managing editor and controller, reflecting his rising responsibilities and leadership.

Howard Bangs Kelly Field Fir Bangs

Train Xo 6 Connections Not Available From Galveston

Note lists no connection from Galveston and Houston. Mentions train numbers 9110, AT 4:52, 10:25 pm, and routes to Anconio, Vourton, Austin, and Longview with times and Arkansas towns. Reflects timetable fragmentary state for multiple routes and arrivals.

Houston Beaumont Victoria Seneet Limited Galvetton Stinnet Limited Koa Pacific Coast del Rio Honda Sabinal Owatde Spoltord deKor el Corden and Skewers New Orleans Galventon Galveston Sen Anconio Vourton Austin Longview Jdweli'n San Antonio Lay Ilham Galveni Settee Austin Longview Junction Marshall Texarkana Mot Springs

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