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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1916

Page

11

Agreement Reached On Adams Eight Hour Law Test Case

Attorneys in Kansas City report a tentative agreement between the Department of Justice and railroad lawyers to delay enforcing the Adams eight hour law until the Supreme Court rules on constitutionality. The pact conditions any action on counsel assent and federal court rulings in Kansas City.

Washington B. C Adam Bach Supreme Court Itan Aidamson Gregory Kansas City Sterday Aghington Pha John Pollock Kan Inte Fe Railway

Aterina Greeks Refuse Evacuation Demand

London reports Entente troops have refused evacuation of Katerina as demanded by the authorities in Athens. General Sar i, commanding the Entente forces, warns Athens that if evacuation is ordered force may be used. Telegraph dispatch from Athens today.

London Katerina Tente Sari Athens

Federal Trade Commission Sets December Hearing on Paper Prices

Washington Nov 24 The Federal Trade Commission fixed December 32 for a public hearing on rising paper prices and alleged conspiracies among paper makers printers jobbers and publishers. Investigators plan to gather facts and hear testimony from industry figures including members of the Newspaper Publishers Association amid claims of price fixing and material shortages.

Washington, D.C Federal Trade Commission_toay Rs Princ Mayer Ingit Amer Newspsaper Associaon Comlesion

Withdrawal Protocol Signed With Mexico Report

The article notes a withdrawal protocol with Mexico and mentions Alberto J. Pant traveling to Mexico to present proposals for an international border agreement. American representatives Lane and others plan to depart for their homes as Pant leaves for New York and then Mexico.

Alberto J. Pant Mexco Wace Carranza Pant New York Masten Lane Luis Cabrera Igneche Bontitos Musica

Frost Likely Friday Across Regions With Cold Snap

Frigid conditions sweep the Southwest and Plains as frost is forecast for Friday night. Am arillo reports near freezing temperatures while Sheridan Wyoming records two degrees above zero and Texas cites freezing levels from Abilene to Fort Worth as a broad cold front lingers.

Antonio United States Sheridan Wyo Texas Amarillo Abilena

Soft drinks rise as prices go up at fountains

Patrons face higher prices Friday as many downtown soda fountains raise drinks by five to ten cents. Milk chocolates up to ten cents, plain malted milks to 15 cents, and egg malted milks to 20 cents per glass. Wholesalers cite rising milk and ice costs as the cause while some fountains delay the change until Monday. Ice cream also higher though demand weak. Nurses saved on the Britannic incident. stokers and engineers drowned.

Weather forecast for Weamiek area uncertain

Incomplete text suggests a forecast for a locale near San Antonio with cold conditions on Saturday. Details on wind, precipitation, or temperatures are not legible.

Weamiek Foy San Antonis Nan Tonigiit

Weather Across Cities Shows Cold Fronts and Winds

Reports from Chicago Kansas City New York Washington and other hubs indicate clear to cloudy skies with falling temperatures. Winds shift northwest to west and gusts rise as a cold front moves through the region.

Norhwret Iyel Chicago Northwer Bo. Intwaurer Orthy Wansas New York Nighent Washington Temperatura Fleer Northwest

Treporte named new premier at Petrograd in crisis shift

M Trepotto or Trevolt to become premier as government and Duma reach a possible accord after a tense political crisis in Petrograd. Reports say Premier Sturm retirement triggered the change with Milukati, Liberal leader, involved in talks.

Sturmer M. Trevolt Petrograd Thussia M. Suimer Trasian M. Trepaf Mal Milukati Sr.ing Duma

Minister of Railways Appoints New Premier Amid Turmoil

Nov 24 report from HondoX states Alexander Treport, described as a Russian minister of railways, has been named premier following disputed reports from Petrograd. Continued coverage referenced.

Hondox Alexander Treport Reiter Dieputed Petrograd

Diamonds Worth 510 Stolen in Arkansas City Hold-Up

A bandit entered the McLanola Joycelty store in Arkansas City and held up the only clerk at gunpoint. He escaped with $10,000 worth of diamonds after locking the clerk in the vault.

Bandit Arkansas City Kan Nav McLanola Joycelty Atiortty Toary

Texas population estimate rises from census data

Washington November 24 The censig wren today estimated the population of Texas at about 4 472 494. The estimate shows an increase of 42 926 since May 1 and 85 056 since January 1, 1914, with growth back to 1840 levels.

Washington, D Censig Wren Today Texas Bureau

British hospital ship Hraentar taste mined in Aegean Sea

The British hospital ship Hraentar taste of 6230 tons was mined for torpedoes in the Aegean Sea. all on board were saved. In New Jersey, the Greek steamer Barbara, recently boarded by a German submarine, arrived after a sixteen day voyage from Cardiff to this port with an uneventful passage.

London Bartur Arrito Safety N. J Barbara Cardiff

Labor Federation seeks Food Inquiry and price controls

The American Federation of Labor convention in Baltimore on November 24 urged Congress to conduct a federal inquiry into food holdings and cash with the aim of raising prices above the natural rate. It called for a federal commission including labor representatives to study the cost of living and recommended a ceiling on trading agreements affecting wheat and other staples. It also urged federal grand jury investigations in major cities to uncover conspiracies driving extortionate prices for paper used in the printing industry.

Baltimore Congress American Federation of Labor Wilson Department of Castles Federel CIA

Dieters Promo Sparks City Health Fight

The Chicago health department's diet squad staged a “Hash Day” to highlight the high cost of living. Dr. John Dil Robertson admitted the event used leftovers from Wednesday, while Dr. A D Stokes reported weight gains as the plan drew attention. Milwaukee reports say four young men agreed to live on 49 cents daily for two weeks.

CAA Chicago Health Department Mnemr John Dil Robertson Bret Yurelas A. D. Stokes Milwaukee

Sympathetic Figures Gather on Houston Street Bridge

A morning scene on the Houston street bridge drew curious onlookers as figures marked by Need and Sympathy stood together. A blind man played a violin while a man nearby, affected by drink, struggled. A learned specialist added to the display by railing and crying out.

Houston Street Wil

Former Clerk Admits Killing Judge Lawler in Self Defense

Marhl D Overton, former Madison County Court clerk, testified at trial that he killed Judge W. T. Lawler at Whitesburg bridge on June 14 in self defense after Lawler attacked with a knife. He claimed he fired after the judge repeatedly rushed him and he denied hiding the body or plotting its disposal. He described providing aid only after the struggle and said he attempted to delay jurors to avoid exposing the case.

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Catholic Alumnae Convention Opens to Discuss Dress Reform

Delegates representing 32 000 women from the United States and Canada opened the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae biennial convention in Baltimore. Cardinal Gibbons gave the invocation and brief address as discussions began on dress reform, the drama, and other modern fashions.

Baltimore Momburg United States Canada International Federation of Cathulic Alumnae Cardinal Gibbons

French Marines Occupy Peloponnesus Rail Port

A detachment of French Marines, identified as Frowen Mirites, has occupied a station on the Peloponnesus rail line near Avitens in the Morea region. The move follows reporting from Avitens dated November 22 and Lorton dated November 24.

Avitens Lorton Frowen Mirites Peloponnesus Raviberry Peninsula

Soldiers on Motor Ride to New York

Two members of the New York National Guard Van Stresser and Harvey Hidewards left McAllen and arrived in this town with dispatches for Governor Whitman in Albany. They plan to reach Albany next Thursday after covering about 3000 miles, with one traveling by service car at night and the other by motorcycle.

Wand Tex New York Nationals Guard van Stresser Harvey Hide McAlen C. S. Whitman Albany Sind Thursda

Plan to Oppose All Sunday Amusements in Waco

A Texas religious conference endorsed forming a Sabbath Vigilance Commission to oppose Sunday amusements such as baseball and films. Dr. S F Boaks urged Baylor University support, with funds up to 1000000 for Christian education and endowment, while plans to raise 1000000 for four years were approved by the committee.

Waco Thial K. A.J. Dayton Dallas Anti-Satoon League of Texas Otd Civic Righteousness Baptist General Con Vention HS Teen Clic Righteousness S. F. Boaks The Sonvention Baylor University Baylor Amt Christian Hancation Baylor Endowment Fund W. A. W. Syhewn Belton Committee On Christian Education Tresag Christan Caryenton

Secretary Aides Discuss Belgian Labor and Neutrality

In Fonidon an embassy crew led by Secretary Joseph G. Crew met Chancellor von Betlntni Tolwee to discuss Belgian worker employment as a possible concession. The Spanish ambassador and other officials also conferred with the chancellor on the same neutral policy topic.

Curias Joseph United States

Women’s Styles Change Ring Promises New Garments

Chicago November 24 radical fashions announced at the Blennial convention opening December 16 by Alexander Weiss president of the Deteners Association of Women’s Clothes. He said skirts will not expose hosiery and straight lines will remain, with flaring skirts still in use. Spring models will cost five to twenty percent more due to yarn costs and fabric use.

Chicago Radical Wwenmen Karmkenia Ring Ateyander Weiss Derteners’ Association of Women

Villa repulsed in fresh Chihuahua City assault

Juarez Mes Nov 24 Villa and forces renewed attacks on government trenches outside Chihuahua City. Carranza officers report de facto forces gained a victory after repulsing the assault, with Gen Francissa Gonzales confirming ongoing communications on military affairs.

Gonzales Uhilahda City

General Trevino Slightly Wounded In Chihuahua Battle

Reports from El Paso claim General Trevino sustained a minor scalp wound while directing Carranza forces in the Chihuahua City engagement. Rumors of Villa entering the city and Carranza desertions are denied by officials, with no credible confirmation of Trevino's evacuation or Villa’s street fighting.

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