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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1920

Page

3

Harding Says 45, Has 6000 Will For All

Ancon Panama Nov 26 Associated Press Senator Harding on the last day of his Pacific coast visit viewed recreation and spoke with Canal Zone officials before boarding a ship at Cristobal. He discussed plans to expand the Canal Zone troop strength and strengthen U S Panama relations while emphasizing a spirit of friendship and mutual trade. He hosted a banquet with President Farragut and met Gen Kenney, toured the Pacific end of the canal, and prepared to sail for Norfolk. Alumni of the Institute Houston formed a permanent organization with Ervin Kath as president and Nisa Benton as vice president.

Ancon C. Z Harding Pacific Panama Canal Canal Zone Cristobal United States Norfolk Republic of Panama Farrag Jie War Department Senator Hardling Trig Kenney Great Waterway Kennieg Porras Staty America Amerjca Republic Americas Rico Nouston Tex Alammni Institute Kher Andreeted Ervin B. Kath Houston Nisa Varna Benton Wan Mada Vier

Steel prices lowered in Pittsburg district

Pittsburg November 26 steel prices lowered to the 1910 base set by the United States Industrial Board. Laughlin Steel Company, the district’s largest independent, adopts new rates for finished steel products effective immediately. Barg price is 2.85, structural sheets 2.45, plates 2.05, with adjustments planned for wire and cold rolled steel. Jones and Caughlin reportedly not charging top prices. decline attributed to the deflationary trend in business.

Pittsburg United States + Industrial Board Dones Laughlin Steel Company Jones and Caughlin

Will Delay Peace Vote In House Next Session

Washington D C Nov 26 Speaker Gillett said there is little probability a peace resolution with Germany will reach a vote in the next session beginning December 6. He said Republican leaders believe their small majority will be unable to pass a peace measure over the President's veto. The house's attention would focus on annual appropriation bills and immigration legislation.

Washington, D. C Gillett House of Representatives Germany House Congress Senator Lodge Massachusetts Senate Cillette

Wages Not Reduced by Fall River Cotton Group

The Fall River cotton manufacturers association voted to keep current wages in force for six more months after a meeting today. The decision follows a Hipston mill heads conference on market conditions and price pressures, with wage reductions discussed but not adopted in light of local conditions.

Fall River Mass Cot Ton Manufacturers’ Association Hipston

Wilson Grants Pardon for Cincinnati Liquor Case

President Wilson granted a pardon to John B. Schweinsberg who pleaded guilty to operating a liquor still. He was sentenced to six months in jail. The pardon follows a recommendation by the court and prosecuting attorney, noting Schweinsberg brewed liquor only for personal use and was ignorant of the law.

Washington, D. CL Wilson John B. Schweinsberg Cincinnati Schweinsberg Tnw

Convict Brooklyn Man Sentenced for Liquor Larceny

John Stomnan Elli, a Brooklyn undertaker, was convicted of stealing 1000 gallons of wood alcohol alleged to have caused ten deaths in Connecticut and Massachusetts last Christmas. He received a sentence of three and a half to seven years at hard labor in the state prison.

New York Stomnanelli Brooklyn Connecticut Massachusetts

Kansas Bank Robbed at Wiora Oklahoma

Coffeyville Kan Nov 26 Burglars entered The Peoples Bank and Trust company at Wiora Oklahoma by prying open a window and picking a hole in the vault. Safety deposit boxes were rifled and about 200 dollars in cash was taken along with deeds and other papers.

Coffeyville Kan Peoples Bank and Crust Company Wiora Okla Wa & Red Wintow

Weather summary for Antonia and nearby areas

Fragmented forecast notes for Antonia and surrounding towns describe Saturday clouds with temps around 40s to mid 40s and light winds from the northwest. Additional city temps include St Louis 34 with light winds, Chicago 32 with southwesterly winds, and Honolulu around 24 with northeast winds.

St. Louis Homare New Works Washington Winhont

Rainfall totals from Thanksgiving spell across Texas coast

Nearly two inches fell in San Antonio during Thanksgiving day and Friday morning, with 1.74 inches through Friday noon. By 7 am Friday 1.04 inches had drenched the area, Brownsville 1.18, Corpus Christi .58, Del Rio .08, Galveston .02. A semi tropical storm moved from Mexico into the Southwest, bringing widespread rain and the forecasted end to rainfall by Friday night. Cooler air will follow, with state and coastal warnings issued along the Texas and Louisiana coasts.

San Antonio Brownsville Corpus Christi del Tio Galveston Mexico Ardwnsville Pacific United States Jayboe

Communists urged to organize Negro around world Soviets

Washington dispatches quote John Reed urging the American Negroes and radical international elements to unite for world Soviet goals. Reed describes conditions for Black Americans, condemns Jim Crow, and calls for cross racial unions and revolutionary action to defeat race prejudice and ensure labor solidarity.

Washington, D. C Union For Moscow Communist Internationale John Reed Ulfieia Hussia United States Reed Tie Negro Amnases America North South America Tania Fraiua Communist Party of Ameren

Duke to marry Mrs Rowley of Denbigh Wales

London reports the forthcoming marriage of the Duke of Westminster and Mrs Violet Mary Geralding Rowley aged 28 daughter of Sir William Nelson of Acton Denbigh Wales. Mrs Rowley obtained a divorce decree November 16 the former Duchess of Westminster received a decree of absolute divorce last December. The couple signed a separation agreement in 1614.

London The Duke of Westminster Violet Mary Geralding Rowley Rowley Willian Nelson Acton Countty Denbigh Wales Duchess of Westminster

Jake Hamon Dies From Accidental Pistol Wound Near Ardmore

Jake T. Hamon Republican national committeeman died here today from an accidental pistol discharge while cleaning a revolver last Sunday night. Frank L. Ketch, his business manager, said Hamon had been in fragile condition with reports of sleep and nourishment issues. Hamon, a railroad builder and oil investor, rose from Lawton city attorney to major Oklahoma Republican leader and built railroads from Ardmore to Ringling and from Wichta Falls to Oklahoma City, later owning the Yamon Kell railroad in Texas. He amassed a fortune of about five million dollars in three years after investing in Healdton oil prospects.

Ardmore Okla Jake T. Hamon Frank L. Ketch Hamon Hanon Law Department University of Kansas At Lawrence Neiykirk Oklo Lawton Republican Territorial Committee Oklahoma Bath Texas Wamon Dawton Ardafore Wichta Falls Oklahoma City John Ringling New York Arcimore Ringling Ater Yamon-Kell Sealdton Healdton Hamnon

May Attack Britain on Afghan Indian Frontier

Moscow reports claim General Sokoloi-Koy orders Soviet troops to deploy to the Afghan Indian frontier. The note cites Krasnaya Gazeta saying this move aims to pressure Britain and respond to British occupation of Batum as a threat to Soviet Azerbaijan. Troops to concentrate in Caucasia at the earliest date.

London Sokoloi- Koy Turkestan Neisingfors Moscow Krasnaya Gazeta Caucasia Vehitcherin Batum Russia Azerbaijan Caucasian

Secretary Buker bars return of unidentified soldier body

Washington November 26 War Department announces decision by Secretary Buker not to authorize removal and interment of an unidentified American soldier from France in Victory Wall Pershing Square New York.

Washington, D.C Buker France Victory Wall Pershing Square New York War Department

Storm warnings issued coast to Texas by forecaster

Advisory storm warnings extended from Morgan City Louisiana to Velasco Texas with small craft warnings for the region. Disturbance over Southwestern Texas will move eastward with increasing easterly winds as reinforcements arrive.

New Orleans Reat Morgan City Tia Velasco Tex

Paris debt hits 26.6 billion francs in new French loan

New French loan figures show subscriptions reaching 26.6 billion francs as of yesterday with analysts predicting total subscriptions near 30 billion francs after the next four days of commerce day activities. The report notes subscriptions rising amid ongoing market activity and public interest.

Paris Ines

Presidents Cabinet May Be Enlarged By Next Congress

Washington reports a McCormick plan to abolish interior create five new departments including public works and public welfare and reorganize the cabinet. The measure would shift duties among commerce justice labor and treasury and abolish the board of mediation and the Council of National Defense.

Washington, D.C Department of Interior Department of Public Works Department of Public Welfare McCormick Republican Illinois Europe Harding Woman's Bureau Department of Labor Pension’ Bureau Department of the Interior Public Health Service Bureau of War Risk Insurance Vocational Training Board Department of Commerce State Department In-Y jSalay Alaska Alien Property Custodians Office Secret Service Department of Justice Comptroller of the Currency Federal Reserve Board McCormick W Board of Mediation and Conciliation Council of National Defense Washington, D. C Department of Socing Bennitor Kenyon Congress Det Public Tenith Service Hygiene Laboratory Tremsuey Bueau of Education Children’s Bureau Women’s Bureau Bureau of Industrial Housing and Transportation United States Employment Service United States Employes Labor Department Office of Home Economies Department of Agriculture

Planes wow Yorreon crowd during air visit to the city

General Almazan commanded the regional force as American airplanes arrived in Yorreon. Pilots George Duffea J Kraft and B D Gardner impressed residents by looping flights and aerial feats. The party received royal hospitality and extended their stay before continuing to Monterey and then on to Querétaro.

Yorreon Coahuila Mexico Jian A. Almazin Monterey Almazan Mexico City Mortestey Querxi

Johnson to Austin as governor takes office soon

Lieutenant Governor W. A. Johnson arrived in Austin to assume the duties of chief executive as Governor Hobby continues to tutor Mexico. Hobby and his staff plan to depart for Mexico City tonight for the inauguration of President-elect Obregon, with General Obregon notifying that Gen. Manuel Perez Trevino will receive the Texas delegation at Laredo.

Austin Tex WA. Johnson Hobby Mexico Anatin Mexico City Fea Obregon Mobby Manuel Perez Trevino Texas Laredo

Wheat futures drop to new four year low in Minneapolis

Wheat prices slide to fresh four year lows as December delivery falls to 8149 a bushel and March futures retreat sharply. Report notes morning trading on the Minneapolis exchange with ongoing declines from the prior close. Also appears mixed with unrelated lines about a diplomat and Swedish envoy death in Dag.

Minneapolis Minn

Venizelos says Constantine cannot return to Greece

Paris dispatch says former Greek premier Venizelos tells Paris correspondents that Greeks will not tolerate a departure from his Asia Minor policy. He warns that if Prince George becomes king, Greece would face political risks, while praising continued entente cooperation and Greece's steadfast army at the front. He asserts Greece will defend the policy he championed through many trials.

Paris Greece Asia Minor Venizelos Nice Constantine M. Venizelos George Sparta Alexander Turkey Europe

America Wilt Not Ofpose Constantine Return To Greece

Washington officials said the United States is unlikely to oppose Constantine’s return to Greece. The State Department noted U.S. interest lies in government principles rather than individuals and that no representations from France or Great Britain have been made, though the department would consider the matter if presented by those nations.

Washington, D. C America Constantine Greece State Department United States Greecs France Great Briterin

Third Raid Targeting Gambling Nets 219 Arrests

Chicago police report a third raid in a series against gambling and disorder, arresting a group including Navy members. Six suspects are held on state gambling violations with fines up to 100 dollars and potential prison terms. Of 219 examined, 5 were found with prior records. two were released on bonds after fingerprinting.

Chicago Navy Murshes Detective Bureau Bureau of Identification

FIX LIVING WAGE For New York printers union urges raise

New York on November 20 A a living wage for a family of five in New York City was estimated at 52082.08 by John Mines president of the Printing Press and Weeders Union. He presented demands for higher wages after canvassing homes and analyzing prices for 400 necessary items. Expenditures listed include Food 871.80 Clothing 1.96 Rent 437.35 Light and heat 68.59 Household equipment 800.50 Miscellaneous 863.76.

New York New York City Forday John 2. Mines Printing Press and Weeders’ Union

League Nations Debates Armenian Mediation By Wilson

Delegates at the League of Nations assembly show hopeful but cautious stance on Wilson mediation for Armenia. France may respond affirmatively only with full allied support, while Britain resists intervention by powers with rival interests. Committees advance disarmament under French influence and discuss economic blockade as a League tool. Next assembly session set for November 20 with Romania, Greece opposing Bulgaria’s admission.

Cress Geneva Assembly of the League of Nations League Wilson United States Europe Armenia Great Britain France George Nicoll Barnes League Against Assembly of the League of Nations Assembly Surbis Roumania Greace Thulgaria

Storage preparations for Humphrey test in Limestone County

Groesbeck Texas November 26 The Humphrey Petroleum Company plans to drill their test well on the Rogers farm after repairs on a collapsed 20 inch steel derrick. A derrick crew is at work and once up, drilling will begin. Workmen are digging earthen storage with the slush pit full of oil and other materials. The well will be completed at 4100 feet. Excitement continues in Groesbeck and Mexia. Complete Sigmund Derrick No 2 Rockport Texas November 20 A 112 foot derrick for the second Sigmund test of the Aransas Live Oak Ridge Oil Company has been completed on the McCampbell ranch and rigging with the Lucey rotary will start immediately. It is expected to send in this test next unless prevented. The Sigmund was abandoned at 4005 feet.

Groesbeck Tex Himphrey's Petroleum Company Rogers Farm Mexia Sigmund Rockport Aransas-Live Oak Ridge Oil Company McCampbell Ranch Lucey

Tour by Los Angeles businessmen to Mexico for Obregon inauguration

A party of 155 Los Angeles chamber of commerce members left on a special train for a two week tour of Mexico. Leader General Alvar Obregon’s inauguration at Mexico City on December 1 is expected. The trip aims to express goodwill from the city with the largest Mexican population outside Mexico.

Anceétes Cal

Cooperative marketing plan for Canada wheat pool

Calgary panel outlines a cooperative marketing plan by the Canadian Council of Agriculture to pool half of Canada's wheat acreage about 1 500 000 acres. Grain grower associations would oversee distribution and prices for the 1921 crop. Contract holders would be required to sell wheat only through the pool for five years.

Calgary Alberta Canada Canadien Council of Agriculture

Noted woman Desha Breckenride dies in Kentucky

Mrs Desha Breckenride a noted suffrage and women s club worker died in Lexington Kentucky on Thursday from apoplexy Her husband edits the Lexington Herald She was a great granddaughter of Seary Clay

Lexington, Hy Desha Breckenride Anl Woman's Club The Lexington Herald Seary Clay

Start Work in Mines Engla Psus Tex Nov 26

With the return of strikers to the coal mines of Coahuila the water pumping to drain the mines is underway. When finished, operations will resume. In the interim coal is being shipped by trainloads from Eagle Pass as both the Olmos and International mines on this side are tied up with orders.

Engla Psus Tex Coahuila Eagle Pass Olmos International

Arrest of Arthur Griffith Tops Irish News in Dublin

Arthur Griffith founder of Sinn Fein and Professor John MacNeill were arrested in Dublin at 2 am by the auxiliary Police. A Dublin Castle statement said no arms were found and Griffith offered no comment. The raid sparked wide reaction as Sinn Fein leaders J McBride and J Dog Bau were also detained.

Associated Press Dublin Arthur Griffith Sinn Feln John MacNeill Londonderry National University of St. Lawrence ‘Road Griffith Professor MacNeil Arthur Jovenh McBride J." Dog- Bau Sinn Feit Mayor America Esmoun ‘de Valera Trish Republic Tislany Areland Fabian Mayor MacCartain Cork Ireland England Hamar Greenwood Irelland Dublin Castle Arthur Giriffith MacSwiney Wilson National University of Ireland Hand Naraaa

British flag attacked during Thanksgiving riot in New York

Thanksgiving Day riot outside the Union Club in New York erupted after Irish sympathizers protested a British flag on the building. Police restored order after a 200 strong cordon faced hundreds, with several mildly injured as the mob clashed and missiles shattered windows, while clergy pleaded for calm. Continued on Page Eight.

Yori Terrence MacSwiney Cork Union Club Fifth Avenue St. Patrick's Cathedral Wok France United States Michael I. Lavelle St. Patrick’s

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