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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1920

Page

7

Education 19 Advocated as Poverty Cure in Texas Conference

Dr Edward J Devine New York sociologist opened the Texas Conference on Social Welfare at the St Anthony hotel with a call for education as the cure for poverty. He argued housing health and delinquency require school backed community programs and a health habit approach rather than charity alone. He noted military and health statistics and urged national reform while addressing poverty aliens and prison reform.

Edward J. Devine New York Social St. Anthony Hotel Elmer Scott Maggie Barry W. G. Martin Dallas State Federation Scott Devine Wag Wall Street Ielief Devine Eivery Institution Society Kepm Cati Meena Leonard Wood Trehale America Hugland Germany C. Brown North Carolin

City Manager appointed in San Angelo with Henderson as successor

City commissioners chose St. Th. Henderson to become city manager, though he is mayor and will resign as mayor to hold both offices. A special election was set for December 28 to elect his successor as mayor. Applicants listed include John Hoffer James Milott W. R. Johnston G. Smith and J. Holl.

San Angelo Tex St. TH. Henderson Triday Wella City Commission John Hoffer James T. Miiott Sen Angeles W. R. Johnston Smith Millsboro J. 1. Holl Brownwood

Three Soldiers Sentenced by General Court Martial

Private Antonio Menehnaca of Wort Sam Houston received three months hard labor for sleeping on a sentry post. Private Earl J. Burs, from the Twentieth Infantry in New York, deserted and was jailed three years, later reduced to two, after pleading guilty. Private Clarence T. Williams forged discharge papers and escaped confinement. initially sentenced to three years, later reduced to two.

Antonio Menehnaca Wort Sam Houston Earl J. Burs Twentieth Infantry New York Camp Wrayis Sixteenth Cavalry Clarency T. Williams

Silk exports slump in Japan with U.S. takers lagging

Tokio on November 20 reports silk shipments at 12 200 bales, 9 263 sent to the United States. The figure marks a months low as shipping falls and farmers dump stock in the market.

Japan Tokio Ihe United States

Denver & Rio Grande Foreclosure Sale Marks End of Era

Western Pacific representatives paid 5 million dollars cash to buy the Denver and Rio Grande railroad properties at foreclosure sale in Denver. They also assumed 141 million 175 thousand dollars in Rio Grande obligations. The sale, ordered by the United States circuit court of appeals, closes a tumultuous chapter dating to the Gould era and receiverships after bond disputes with the Equitable Trust Company of New York.

Denver, Colo Western Pacific’ Railroad Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Rio Grande United States District Court Equitable ‘Trust Company of New York Denver & Rio’ Grande United States Circuit Court of Appeals William J. Palmer Jay Gould General Valmer Toad Denver & Rio Walter I. Sanborn Brown United States Railroad United States Sanborn Dlnier Beaver Union Pacific Rocky Mountain Territory Rocky Mountain George Gould Benjamin I’. Bush Wh, U. Mudge

Car Thieves Active In San Antonio Downtown Steal Nearly Score

Police records show about twenty cars stolen in three weeks far above average. Three thefts occurred Friday night including vehicles of H H Heidemeyer 1300 Troosevelt Avenue J Rothe 616 Lexington Avenue and WW TL Warren. Most cars were left on downtown streets with many still missing as detectives suspect city-to-city transport for resale. Other missing owners include Ki B Sallee 250 Seley Avenue F A Berger Donna Tex A J Jackson Thomas F F Hogan Dayton Hale and R C Cain.

San Antonio Mim H. H. Heidemeyer Troosevelt Aivenue J. 1. Rothe Lexington Avenue Warren Ki. B. Sallee Seley Avenue F. A. Berger Donna, Tex A. J. Jackson Thomas FF. Tiogan Dayton Hale C. Cain

Methodist conference hears how cotton prices hit church giving

Reports to the Texas Methodist conference note that low cotton prices and regional depression in East and Southwest Texas threaten church contributions to conference funds. The session reviewed plans for a Southern Methodist educational fund of 33 million dollars amid the economic strain on farming areas. A San Antonio showplace palace on South Loop is advertised with winter glass surrounds and meals including chicken and beefsteak dinners offered for family dining with music during meals.

Houston Tex Texas General Texas Methodist Conference Southern Methodist Shurch Thorn Palace Tum South Loop San Antonio Orn Palace Inn South Leon Mission 9003

Church Services Across Denominations Dominate Sunday

A long listing of services across Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian, Unitarian and other churches is given. Notable details include First Baptist at Fourth and Taylor with pastor Dr J E Gates, Prospect Hill Baptist, St Marys Catholic, Christ Lutheran, Travis Park Methodist, Westminster Presbyterian, and many others with service times, Sunday schools, and special events.

First Baptist Church Fourth and Taylor Streets J. E. Gates Walker Business Men's League Palace Theater East Houston Street Clarencé Magee Walter Dunham Prospect Hill Baptist Buena Vista San Jacinto Ei. C. McDonald McDonald

Gospel and church services at City area churches

Conference with twenty elders present and gospel speaking at sessions of First Church of Christ Scientist Avenue D and PIC Street. Services Sunday morning and evening with Soul and Bod contact. Wednesday meeting at 8 pm and Sunday school at 9 30 am. Knights of Pythias hall hosts Spirit of Peace church services at 330 pm with George S Fenner lecture and pastor messages. Message circle near US South Presa Street Thursday evening.

Christ Les Government HHS Christian Church Sandmeyer Street J. C. Bell Bl ‘Big School Christian Endeavor Central Christian Church San Pedro Avenues Hugh McKellan South Side Christin Hunstack and Alamosa Avenues Mia Ruby Black Dallas Theodore Moody Tutheran Grace Avenu E Fifth Street Paul F. Hein St. Paul's Evangelion Lutheran Ehurel Missouri Synod South Presa F.C. Frisken I. Tohn St. John's Tutheran East Nueva J. Walt Vato Christ Engish Westminster Presbyterian Church Garden Street Pershing Avenue Meody Leighton Green H. M. Smith A A. Om First Presbyterian Church Orock P.m Utica Presbyterian Church West Poplar Patreot J. L. McBride Madison Square Presbyterian Church Camden Street Lexington Avenue James M. Todd First Presbyterian Mittman Street Denver Boulevard B. Herrick Donald J. Macdonald Hoya Gelsi Pom Misa Nova Wiley Unitarian Chanel Avenue Ti Elmer Scott Solatst Ytutrl Arthur Schoenfeldt Seasion Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist Avenue D Pic Street Spirituntay Ghureh of Peace N.S Knights of Pythias West Commerce George S. Fenner US South Presa Street

Banks of Four Nations Form Chinese Loan Consortium

Washington reports the United States Great Britain France and Japan form a China loan consortium approved by their governments. It aims to supply capital for railways and public utilities to promote unity and economic development in China with government backing.

Washington, D. C Consortium For the Assistance of China United States Great Britain France Japan State Department New York J. 2. Morgan & Company New York City

Seizure Threat to Breweries Under Prohibition Law

Washington November 20 federal officials signaled seizure of any brewery producing beer with more than one half of 1 percent alcohol. Cincinnati's Herancourt and Jackson breweries were seized after tests showed excess content. Penalties include fines and possible imprisonment, with bonds of 500 to 1000 dollars possible. Prohibition leaders protested permit renewals for wholesale liquor dealers, arguing Volstead act conflicts and abuse of permissions.

Washington, D. C Bureau of Internal Revenue Herancourt Jackson Cincinnati Wayne B. Wheeler Anti-Siloon League Wheeler Prohibition

New Orleans Fire Destroys Million-Dollar Steamship Wharfs

A water-front blaze in New Orleans caused about 2 million dollars in damage at the Desire Street wharf and nearby docks. Sparks from a switching engine are suspected as the cause, fanned by wind that swept along the riverfront destroying the Cuyamak Fruit and Steamship wharf and related piers. The Poncelot, an oil laden barge, and its tow were moved midstream after an oil tank explosion aboard.

New Orleans Desire Street Cuyamak Desire Independence Ebnira Street

June Yearling at Brackenridge Draws Large Audience

The 1921 Brackenridge High School class presented June Yearling in La Retama on a Friday night. Acts included a printer’s devil dance, the play Overtones, a trapeze by athletes, a masculine versus feminine debate, and a high school cartoon by Rosendy Gonzales.

Brackenridge High School la Retama Rosendy Gonzales

Recognition by Britain of Russia Seen

Washington Nov 22 AP states that Britain may de facto recognize the Soviet government via a proposed ten article trade pact. The draft provides diplomatic agent rights and courier exemptions, while Lloyd George says submission to the Soviet government is near but release of British prisoners and Bolshevik restraint are required. Paris says resuming trade with Russia will not alter France stance against Bolsheviks.

Associated Press Washington, D. C State Department Great Brittain Lloyd George House of Commons Lhursing Asia Paris Foreign Office England Rusia France London

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