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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1920

Page

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Hoover Outlines Labor Problem Solutions for United States

In a Washington address Hoover identifies intermittent employment, unemployment from shifting industry, and strikes as key waste sources. He calls for coordinated industry action, stronger labor exchanges, and universal collective bargaining without government ownership. He urges careful economic cooperation and new wage structures to revive initiative.

Washington, D Herbert Hoover Federated American Boover Hoover Leo

Pascal Gets Life Sentence in Kidnapping Case

August Pascal alias Pasquale known as the crank in the Coughlin baby kidnapping was sentenced to life imprisonment for kidnapping. He pleaded guilty to second degree murder and kidnapping for extortion, claiming he smothered 13 month old Blakely Coughlin and dumped the body in the Schuylkill river after collecting $12,000 in ransom.

Norristown Pascal Pasquale the Crank Coughlin Swartz Vasea Blakely Coughlin George H. Coughlin Pasecal Schuylkill River

Cotton market plan sparks talks at Western Cotton League meet

The International Cotton League of the West discussed establishing a spot cotton market in Los Angeles to start by January 3, 1921. A resolutions committee was named led by Kennet Oliver of Hi Centro, Cal. Immigration issues dominated remarks with calls to limit Mexican labor and concerns over labor shortages for harvests. W.K. Knox urged watching Washington immigration legislation, warning a prohibition could threaten cotton picking. The note also references a cemetery display at Roselawn and a railway appointment in Kansas City.

Los Angels Los Angeles International Cotton League of the West Resolutions Kennet, DD. Oliver Hi Centro Cal Imperial Valley Cotton Growers’Association California State ‘Housing and Labor

Packers Go to Jail and Fines in Packing Case

Chicago officials and directors of Consumers' Packing Company were sentenced by Judge Evan A. Evans for conspiracy to defraud via the mails. A. J. Nessing, former rabbi, got three and a half years and $1500 fine. Edward J. Ader received five years on thirteen counts and total seven years with a $1000,000 fine. Eli e Pfaelzer, company president, was fined $70,000.

Chicago Federal Leavenworth Consumers’ Packing Company Evan A. Evans A. J. Nessing

Near East Conference Talks Set by Leganes and Lloyd George

Paris reports Premier Georges Leganes of France and Prime Minister David Lloyd George of Britain will likely meet in London for an expert staffed conference. Topics include Greek defeat under Venizelos, Russian Bolshevik advances in the Caucasus, and the collapse of General Wrangel’s South Russian government.

Paris Georges Leganes France David Lloyd George Great Britain London Near East Venizelos Greece Anay Asia Holutseviki Caucasus Baron Wrangel

Hunter Fends Off Thousands of Crows in Missouri River Fight

M I Murray of Salix was attacked by thousands of crows while duck hunting on the Missouri River near Sioux City. After he wounded a crow, the flock swarmed, damaging and injuring him until darkness allowed his retreat to a willow patch.

Sioux City Towa Missouri M. i. Murray Mr. Murray Murray Rosat

Invasion of Neutral Zone Rumors Stir War Talk

A Moscow wireless message claims the Soviet government will push war into the neutral area after attacks on Soviet forces by General Malakovitch leading Polish volunteers who refused to cease fighting. Warsaw reports say fifteen Russian divisions mass on the Voiteh line amid tensions with Russia.

London Moscow Poland Russia Malakovitch Berlin Warsaw Polan Trusxia

Six Sugar Refineries Closed Amid Slump in Demand

New York reports that six refineries belonging to the American Sugar refining company have shut down due to light demand. An official said stockpiles are ample and the plants are prepared to deliver all grades of refined sugar, with closures temporary for lack of demand.

New York American Sugar Refining Company Pl Ay Iide

Lloyd George denies break with France in interview

Paris reports Prime Minister Lloyd George says Britain and France still share a Franco British alliance. he backs fixing Germany's reparations and vows to stand elbow to elbow with France, warning against misread public opinion while urging frank businesslike talks.

Paris Great Britain France Lloyd George London Petit Parisien Lioyd George England Germany Branca Liord George

Britain may recognize Mexico as oil talks proceed

Felix Palavicini, special envoy from Mexico, said Britain will renew diplomatic ties with Mexico soon, linking settlement of the petroleum question to recognition. He noted no pressure on Mexico and that private concerns govern the issue. Palavicini, editor of Universal in Mexico City, plans to resume duties with his paper after a trip to Europe.

Mexico Felix Fo Vadavicini San Antonio Miiday Mexico City Healen Palavicini Fl Universal Mexico Ity Jom. Qorany Caxihonds C. A. de Litag

Plan Christmas Tree Heralds Civic Charity Ties

The Rotary Christ mas tree will stand on Alamo Plaza early in Christmas week. A public Christmas party for orphans newsmen and the poor children is set for Thursday evening December 23 at 6 30. The Christmas tree committee led by Charles J Sehoff approved details and a Santa chair preys and aids are planned to support India tributes at the event. A neat burial park Crockett 16 8% is noted in an ad.

Rotary Christine Alamo Plaza Dielock Charles J. Sehoff Ehalruman Santh Chita Askiat India

Chester slayer Chester attempts suicide to avoid trial

Dennis Chester, accused of killing Florence Barton of Kansas City, attempted suicide twice in a Nebraska county jail. He first tied a blanket to a jail bar, then leaped headfirst from a bunk injuring his head. He told guards he was an innocent dying man and asked his body sent to Los Angeles where his wife and two children live.

Neb Dennis Chester Florence Barton Jus Eell Chester Jon W. C. Talbot Los Angeles

Obregon Denies Rumor of Ryan as Confidential Ad visor

General Obregon called reports that Brig. Gen. James A. Ryan would serve as his confidential adviser absurd and said Ryan might work as a confidential agent for an American business concern. Obregon also denied plans for a Harding-Obregon meeting at Vera Cruz via Elias Torres Brownsville consul, stating Torres lacked authorization.

Mexico City General Obregon James A. Ryan Mexico Ryan Harding Vera Cruz Elias Torres Brownsville Torres

Man seeks alimony in divorce suit in Columbus

Palmiera Macino, 70, filed for divorce from Rudin Macino alleging his income is diminishing and that his wife, much younger, left with their three children after he gave her $1300 and deeded a $400 lot for promised duties. He says she returned with only two children.

Columbus Palmiera Macino Rudin Macino

Chief Goetz to be entertained by Eagle Pass unit

Nov. 29. Chief Aah Goetz of the San Antonio fire department will visit Eagle Pass and be entertained in appreciation of the department’s aid. He will be joined by Chief Alex Handley and other local firemen for the occasion in Tagie.

Quest of Eagle Pass Fugle Pass Wex Aah. Goetz de Pertaent Tagie Tloetz Menhen Toedl Moxie Choot4 Chirf Alex Handley Docal Fire Department

Former Marine Denies Murder of Nine Haitian Prisoners

Freeman Lang, a former American marine, testified in Haiti that he killed only one bandit chief with a machine gun at Hinche after the man tried to escape. He wept on the stand as native gendarmes testified they saw him murder several prisoners, raising the toll to nine.

Port Au Prince Haiti Freeman Lang Hinche Lang Hind Takeo Patrick Kelly Jaice Jess F. Dyer Ang Kelly

Planes Enter Mexico First American Aeroplanes Arrive

Two American commercial planes become the first to enter Mexico, arriving at Chilwaua City on a Tin coli Neb route to Mexico City. The mission is to mark buying fields and promote American airplanes and automobile tracks.

Washington, D. C Chilwabua City Tincoli Neb Mexico City Ntgices Department of Commerce

Judge Acquits Bribery Suspect in Toledo Court

In a historic Toledo police court session Judge James Austin ordered spectators to write the verdict. Of 34 ballots 27 were marked not guilty. The prisoner was declared not guilty after the bribery trial.

Toledo Ohio Hallata Naner James Austin

Ardmore girl dies in Fort Worth from fear of algebra

Ethel Loretta Tielho, 18, of Ardmore Oklahoma, died at Union Station Fort Worth at 4 AM Friday from paralysis following a brain-related condition triggered by fear of algebra and mathematics. Parents state the incident was caused by fear of the subject.

Fort Worth Tex Tethel Loretta Tielho Ardmore Okla Frida

Prohibition officer killed in Noble county raid

DRY AGENT Killed OW Maiama City Ohio Nov 20 Kir by Frang a federal prohibition enforcement officer in this district died in an overnight wound received while he was raiding an alleged moonshine still at the home of George Wells Perry in Noble county. Fort Worth Tex Nov 20 The Guana Hine valley cotton mills at this place are adding two substantial additions to their plant one 70 foot and one 70 foot to be built from earnings of the plant. Just making room for a few additions a senior manager Peters says it may show prosperity or just result of more, the cotton price trend and price adjustments in manufactured cotton goods. Fort Worth Tex Nov 20 W A Baker ssvilehman was awarded R20,000 for permanent injury of toes before Andre Buice Young in the 48th district court China the Taretect verdict that has been returned by the Alateiet court whe Wigtery of Tarrant county for an injury.

OW Maiama City Ohio Kirby Frang Sdorge Wells Perry Noble County Cuero Tex Guana’ Hine Valley Nioneer Spanufacturers Texad Peters Noree Tribury Fort Worth W. A. Baker Ssvilehman Fort Worth & Monver

Which Died First Estate Question In Los Angeles

Los Angeles, November 20. Disposition of an estate valued at 100000 hinges on whether George B Sivelatt or his wife Margaret Sinclair died first. The couple were found asphyxiated in their apartment about a year ago. A coroner jury ruled the deaths accidental. The public administrator will decide whether the estate goes to the husband's father in Nova Scotia or to Mrs. Sinclair daughter Anna Ferdinand of Boston. A decision is expected Tuesday.

Los Angeles Cal George B. Sivelatt Margaret Sinclair Hach Nova Scotia Sinclair Anna Ferdinand Boston Mass

Housewives League Sparks Bread Price Cut in Toledo

A campaign started a week ago by the Housewives League led to a bread price drop in Toledo. Bakers announced a reduction of one to two cents per loaf with small loaves at 10 cents and large loaves at 15 cents, following months of 11 and 17 cents. Inventories are being adjusted as many bakeries plan further cuts.

Toledo Ohio Housewives League

Tampa Woman Finds Relief From Rheumatism

A Tampa woman, Mary Graven of Yampa Florida, describes years of painful swelling in her shoulder knee wrist and arm. After trying many medicines she began to improve within a week and now rests well and wakes refreshed. The ad notes sale of Annie products in San Antonio by G T Wagner Drug Co and EB d A Meier.

Annie San Antonio G. T. Wagner Drug Co EB. d. A. Meier Ady

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