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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1920

Page

6

Harvard Wing Annual Game With Bulldog Yale

Harvard defeated Yale 9 to 0 at Yale Bowl New Haven Conn on November 20. The Crimson scored three field goals while Yale led by Captain Callahan offered stiff defense and several promising drives but failed to score.

Yale Harvard Varween Callahan East Crimson Cillahan Lorween Trarvard Ville Jayers Atditch Rede Snink Hierdie Short Bint Seore Einryard Arvana

Farmers Strike Cited as Cause of Wheat Decline

Chicago report says farmers strike is seen as the reason for continuing wheat price declines. December wheat futures dropped to around 04 3 per bushel with March contracts similarly lower, while observers compare to earlier lows when futures resumed. Market chatter notes a possible consumer backlash and a strategy by some to push cash prices lower to force higher values later.

Chicago Deuber Meads

Flour Price Drop and Bank Deposits Reported

Minneapolis mills cut family patent flour to lower prices as a relief measure, with barrels priced around 4. to 5. per 98 pounds. Separately Houston deposits rose in November as the national bank reported end of month figures showing a gain over September.

Houston Ouston Lex Bancal Ware

Pleasant but unsettled weekend forecast from San Antonio

Weather bureau meteorologist J. H. Jarboe says Saturday night and Sunday may bring partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of light showers. He expects pleasant Sunday but cooler temperatures, while overall conditions remain unsettled due to shifting low pressure and moist air from the south and east.

Suuday J. H. Jarboe Weather Bureau Pacific Coast San Antonio

Freres Urges Democratic New League for Nations

In a letter from Dr Emilio Freres to Nicholas Murray Butler the prominent publicist praises President elect Harding’s stance on the League of Nations and urges a new league with a more democratic structure. He calls the current league a conquerors’ body and says it lacks broad representation of civilized nations. He proposes a tene league between North and South America to influence a democratic constitution of authority and government.

Buenos Aires Today Emilio Freres Nicholas Murray Butler American Association For International Conciliation Harding League of Nations League Europe Dr. Freres Association of Nations Dre Freres Mide Geneva Morvign Pueyrredon Argentina

Bolsheviks Resume Attack in Eastern Siberia Front

The Bolshevik forces renew attacks along the Trans-Siberian region 225 miles southeast of Chita near Semenovka as Soviet authorities in Vladivostok press for control. Troops have crossed into China and been disarmed. Soviet leadership seeks to topple General Semenov and commanders Vyatppell and the Vladivostok regime unless they submit to Moscow authority in Chita.

Pekin Uinirathiecks Siberia Nar Hia Chika Vueral Semenaff Manstitjon Qwiles Semthoast Torgio Semenoft Genvyat Ppell Vladivostok Ching

Prohibition raids planned in Chicago district

Rich ardson new federal supervising prohibition agent says his men will arrest Hoaxalvon keepers in raids Monday and Tuesday across the district. Conferences with chiefs from Detroit East St. Louis Peoria and Madison Wisconsin preceded the plan. Boyd head of prohibition enforcement will return to Washington soon to resume his post as chief of prevent agents. successor locally not named.

Chicago Krink Richardson Detroit East St. Louis Peoria Madison Wis Washington New York Boyd Heve Pirblie

Weather Predictions by City for the Workweek

Weather forecast for multiple regions includes temperatures and wind directions. West Gulf State shows generally fair weather with possible rain midweek. Chicago and New York report cool to mild conditions with light to moderate winds from the south and west.

St Doula Inet Washington

Teacher Suspended for Not Observing Patriotic Ceremony

Chicago reports Miss Frances Bloyd a local schoolteacher was suspended by Superintendent Mortensen on charges by principal Miss Mary Taylor that she ignored school board orders and caused her pupils to be the only Chicago children not to observe Armistice Day. Mortensen said teachers may hold opinions but cannot impose them on students and that Miss Lloyd refused to change her stance. She will face the school administration committee.

Chicago Frances Bloyd Mortensen Mary Faylor

Settlement of Methuen will contest ends out of court

The will of Edward J. Settles of Methuen and New York is settled out of court. Albert V. Searles of Boston, nephew and contesting party, forfeits a 290 000 bequest if he challenged the will. The estate value is estimated between 20 000 000 and 50 000 000.

University of Californi Sssex Salem Whipple Searles

Torres Disavows Mexico President-Elect Rep Claim

A telegraph from Roberto Postnen relayed in Brownsville states that Flias J Porres is not a representative of President-elect Obregon of Mexico. General Obregon authorized no personal or official envoy to the United States and denied Porres connection.

Flias J. Porres Mavching United States Elecek Obregon Mexico Roberto VI Postnen Mauro Castro Enn Ogien Ess Cloot Obregani Unibond Brownsville Mian Harding Mu Iro Mn Olean

Wilson Now Able to Walk Without Aid at White House

Washington reports President Wilson has improved to the extent that he can walk about the White House without a cane and uses a wheelchair only for occasional relaxation. White House officials say he may address Congress in person when it convenes next month, though no definite plans have been made.

Washington, D.C Wilson White House Tie Congress Ma. Wilson

New Factory Planned in New Orleans for Central American Trade

The Times-Picayune reports In Formational Harvester Company will start a $3,000,000 manufacturing and distribution plant in New Orleans to boost business from Central and South America. Dock board approval sought to extend docks and wharves with a 9,000,000 exposure.

Orleans the Times- Micaguue Informational Harvester Company Fiberee Central South America New Orleans New

Houston Boy Killed in Bicycle Accident

A Houston boy aged 11 or 12 was killed this morning after his bicycle collided with a truck in the North Main Street tunnel. The child was thrown beneath the truck’s wheels and died at the scene.

Houston Peter Thonin Ldy North Main Street

Grant Women Vote In Italy Deputies Pass Suffrage Law

London November 20 the Italian Chamber of Deputies passed the suffrage measure by 240 to 10. A Rome telegram to the Exchange Telegraph reports the vote. Waxahachie Texas November 20 a store fire caused extensive damage and loss at the Spires and Tra W Phelps establishment in Forreston near Waxahachie. The blaze began early today and caused about 6000 dollars in damage.

London Rome Waxahachie Wansahachie Tex

Harding Entering League Seen in Assembly Talks

Geneva reports quote President elect Harding as favoring U S entry into the League of Nations. Italian ex‑foreign minister Titoni and Belgian Senator Lafontaine urge international disarmament and an international army to aid Armenia. Dutch minister Van der... calls for revision of Article 18. France says it will send troops to Vilna for plebiscite order.

Associated Press Geneva United States League of Nations Harding Assembly of the League Liftoni Council of the League Council Assembly Henri LaFontaine Lafontaine Armenia Forfuit PA. van Ixarnabeel Sim League Newton Rowell Imada Mo. Rowell Belgium Ma Lowell Todey France Vilna Foreign Office Britain Iranes Spain Czechoslovakian

Harding Plays Quoits Aboard Varigmina Voyage

President-elect Harding passed time on the Parismina voyage to the Canal Zone with quoits and shuffleboard as perfect weather accompanies the trip from New Orleans. The party wore tropical whites while the steamer sailed, with no incidents reported. A separate notice from Waco reports the death of W N Griffeth, a figure in United Commercial Travelers.

Berard Varigmina Harding Canal Zone New Orleans Tropics Waco Mimmies Waco Tex Columbia S.C W. N. Griffeth United Commercial

South Flores Deal Records Major Property Purchase

Friday purchased frame Alex HT Tiniff and Jesse J Oppenheimer acquired property at the northwest corner of South Flores Street and Nueva intersection for 844000. The lot fronts 62 feet on Flores and runs 595 feet on Nueva Street, part of the Andres and Pauling Maugeran tract, previously owned by Messrs. TSE Wel Oppenheimer. Abe Litwin occupies a brick storefront on the property.

von Litwin Alex HT Tiniff Jesse J. Oppenheimer Southlores Street Nueva Pow City Flores Fort Nuevat Street Andres and Pauling

Marksmen to Meet Vienna Rally Postponed

German militiamen arrive to attend a Tyrolean shooting tournament in Innsbruck as Social Democrats deny plans to overthrow the Austrian republic. The Diet rejects a motion to suppress unrest while railway workers refuse to move military visitors.

Vienna Lomsbeuek Tyral Tyrole Tonshrnek

Sign Board Burned In Vanderthindt Park

New York detectives hunt a band of night riders who burned a large sign board in Vanderthindt park during a protest against its erection. A guard stationed nearby was lured away and a night ride vehicle brushed by as the sign was set afire and the culprits vanished.

New York Tdotectives Vanderthindt Park

Two Men Killed in Texas Auto Crash

Two men, Charles Citand and Edward Wergaind of Waller, were killed near Holston, Texas, when a southbound Texas Central passenger train struck their automobile near the Willer station shortly after dawn. Umland was county tax assessor and Wergaind a retired hagt and stock. The crash occurred a short distance east of the Willer station.

Holston Tex Charles Citand Edward Wergaind Waller Texaas Central Umland Willer

Furey Is Acquitted In Extortion Case Involving Arnstein

New York November 20 Furey acquitted on charges of attempted extortion tied to the boarding of the El Geeaman at MonLeeal over a year ago. The case had connections to a disputed 5 million dollar bond plot involving Jules Arnstein.

New York Big Burey Ned Toriety Jules We Nicky’t) Arnstein el Geeamen MonLeeal

Postmaster Shot During Nighttime Robbery Attempt

Wichita Texas postmaster and Charlie were shot as a post office was closed for the night. The postmaster died from his wounds. Four suspects are being held as investigators report the incident occurred late Friday night. Nov 20 1973. Douglas police arrest Manuel Wiz a Mexican accused of wounding George J Moore foreman at Cananea Copper mine near Cananea Sonora Mexico. Big wax authorities report apprehending a youth from Cananea.

Wichita Walls Charlie Douglas Ariz Manuel Wiiz George J. Moore Cananea Consolidated Copper Company Cananen Sonora Mexico Big

Crator Fall Barred From Mexico Over Inauguration Trip

Mexican agents on the border instructed not to issue the passport of Senator Fall of New Mexico for his planned December visit to Mexico for President elect Obregon’s inauguration. The action is tied to Pesqueira's view of Fall and concerns over U.S. officials Hobby of Texas and Col. Chapa of San Antonio also barred from obtaining passes to attend Obregon’s ceremony.

Washington, D. C Fall Senate Hobby T Oxas Poa. Chapa San Antonio Obregon

Texans Appointed to National American Legion Panels

Indianapolis November 20. National headquarters announced appointments to standing committees of the American Legion. JL Range of Texas was named to the committees on legislation and vocational training. Henry Lindsey of Dallas chairs the war risks and compensation committee with George A. Withers of Kansas also on it. Bod Cahill and Doc Dittgenn of Missouri joined the women’s military status and the youth letter committees. John S. Hoover of Besos joins the by laws committee.

Indianapolis Ind American Legion FL Range Texas Heary Dh. Lindsey Dallas George A. Withers Kansas Bod. Cahill Doc. Dittgenn Botl Missouri John S. Hoover Besos

Papers Are Demanded

Washington 1. Vander of Los Angeles the American who announced the printing by Soviet agents of opportunities in Siberia was met by British authorities on arrival in London who demanded inspection of his documents and contracts with the Russian Soviet traders. He refused to show them.

London Washington Vander Los Angeles Toassit Oportunti Coicessions de Siberia Toga Amterienta Syndicate Vanderlin Tianfon Efe

Madrid Store Clerk Strike Ends With Wage Increases

In Madrid the city’s striking store clerks returned to work after employers agreed to wage raises of 10 to 40 percent. Outstanding disputes will be referred to an industrial court for settlement.

Madrid

Whale with Hind Limbs Stumps Puzzling Naturalists

New York November 20 A humpback whale found off British Columbia shows two hind limb bones extending outside its body. Scientists at the American Museum of Natural History study the anomaly as a possible primitive reversion in whale evolution. The limbs are nonfunctional and not flippers, provoking lectures and slides for discussion.

New York British Columbia American Museum Natural History Modecen

Five Million Bonds Burned By Mail Train Robbers

An announcement from Omaha reports more than five million dollars in bonds and securities were burned by bandits during a Burlington mail train robbery last Saturday night. The figure, described as the largest robbery loss in U S postal history, was disclosed by Vestal supervisor Glenn and marks the first official estimate.

Omaha Burlington

Marshall to Speak in AustinNevada

A clipped report notes Marshall scheduled to speak in Austin Nevada during a national tour. The piece mentions Governor Paul Mes and a reception with distinguished visitors, reflecting a formal civic event.

Convict Population Rises Despite Pardons in October

The governor’s office reports Austin state prison population rose 35 percent in October with 20 convicts pardoned that month. In October 257 inmates were at Howe prison. new paroles and discharges occurred, ten sheriffs delivered, and September deaths noted.

Austin Fot Papada- Howe Maree Nifleen Hintsville Rlinns

Bank Calls For National and State Bank Condition Reports

The Comptroller announces a nationwide call for bank condition statements as of November 15. The action covers national and state banks and trust companies, requesting financial condition details at close of business. Insurance department banking matters are noted in the report.

Washington, D.C Enersues Meuudary Cai Auiin TOSC Department of Insurance

Kansas City Daily Paper Planned After 1 P M Sunday Issue

A report from Kansas City explains a new daily newspaper aimed at Senator Arthur Capper and allies. The plan, attributed to Te Tk Gibbs and others, seeks advertising patronage and circulation in the city. The publication would come after 1 p.m. with a Sunday edition.

Kansas City Arthur Capper Topoa Te Tk Gibbs Datitecce Capper

Wilson Receives White House Thanksgiving Turkeys

Washington dispatch says the annual presidential turkey tradition continues as the Chamber of Commerce in Kentucky sends a tom to President Wilson. a second bird is expected from Scot Trimble.

Washington Wilson Chaneber Wilson Trom

Christmas Ship to Bring Aid From Norfolk This Year

It was announced the collier Mare will depart Hampton Roads in December bound for the Near East with a cargo of Red Cross supplies for Armenians and Syrians as part of Christmas ship efforts.

Norfolk Hampton Roads Red Cross Armenitis Syritus

Empress In Critical Condition Weighs On Family

From Door Castle reports Doorn Bolland former Augusta Victoria of Germany lies in a worsened state with a 102 degree fever. Authorities say reserve officer training at Teacock Military College has been withdrawn. Banking Commissioner W issues call for bank statements through November 14. Texas Methodist conference selects Beaumont as next meeting site with Atlanta as competitor.

Associated Press Doorn Bolland Augusta Victoria Germany Door Castle Washington, D. C Noy Beaumont Houston Lex Texas Methodist Conference Jeanmont Atlanta Vex

Bolling Denies Bribe Ties With Shipping Board

In Washington and New York reports James Bolling brother in law of President Wilson and shipping board treasurer denies any bribe connections. Tucker Sands testified of a 40000 payout to Bolling and others with notes and loans tied to shipping contracts.

New York Bolling Wilson The Shipping Board Congressionn Committee Yucker Ix. Sands Commercial National Mall Washington Kramer Sunds Jie Fred W. McCann New York Globe Todas Smods Washington, D. U Kr. W. Belling House Committee

Youths arraigned on intoxication charges dismissed in court

Three youths faced police court Saturday on intoxication charges. The judge dismissed those counts and fined one F25 for reckless driving after a weekold crash when the car zigzagged across the street throwing two youths out. They were treated at Robert J. Green hospital for injuries from the pavement impact. They admitted drinking but said they inhaled alcohol fumes while dressing a hardwood flour in finishing a house under construction.

Robert J. Green Hospital

Price cuts hit six downtown Tavern eateries in Tavern rush

In Lauis on November 20 Prodnctors of six Tayge downtown restaurants announced price reductions averaging 20 percent Most sandwiches fell from 10 to 7 cents Special vegetable orders were reduced to a few cents more Prices at some routes not cut saw larger portions reported John Cefalu Dead at New Orleans aged 67 noted importer and bpeten dies at his home November 2%s

At. Lauis Tayge John 1 Cefalu New Orleans Cefahi Wicely

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