Governor Small dares Sheriff to arrest him in Illinois
Governor Len Small in Springfield defies arrest warrants over alleged state fund misuse. Sheriff Henry Mester met the governor amid talks of serving warrants, while Small asserted immunity from arrest and vowed to continue state business. State Attorney Mortimer said steps would follow, with further guidance awaited.
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Missing 28 in Sea Disaster Off Mendocino
Coast guard vessels searched the mournful beach near Blunt's Reef after the passenger steamer Alaska foundered Saturday night. Nine or more are missing and presumed dead as the Venturesome patrolled the perilous waters off Muni's Reef with no bodies recovered today.
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Frightful Alaska disaster linked to theft and murder confession
A Mexican man confessed to a brutal chain of killings near the Salado Creek after the body of a victim was found tied in a sack and thrown into the water. Deputies plan to exhume a body and match clothing to the suspect. Separate dispatches report Americans leaving Russia and ongoing Alaska wreck investigations with survivors and missing pursers.
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Knights of the Ku Klux Klan lecture tour announced
Br Caleis A Ridley of Atlanta, imperial officer of the Ku Klux Klan, will speak in a two week Tennessee Oklahoma Texas tour with stops in Memphis Tulsa Dal ing Fort Worth San Antonio Austin Beaumont and more. He will discuss the Klan's meaning and critique amid Dixie Defense Committee ties.
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Unemployed Riot Roils London At Dirkstein Yard
A major unemployment protest in London at the Dirkstein lumber yard drew thousands seeking 6,000 jobs. Police clashed with rioters as guards selected a few successful applicants and barred the rest, sparking rumors of anger and scattered shooting amid the crowd.
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Weather report for Antonio and Viclalty area
Tonight appears fair with a high near 98 by the forecast. Southerly winds are expected as skies stay mostly clear in Hust and Texas.
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Anil Viclalty
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Bolshevik Premier appeals for international aid in famine
Aug 8 dispatch reports Nicolai Lenin appealing to the International Proletariat for help as famine worsens in Russia. He claims socialists must support the republic amid turmoil, while cholera deaths and mass refugee dislocations flood the Volga region. Western observers note American relief workers describe starvation, disease, and collapse of bread provision in Petrograd. British and American agencies monitor cholera and famine impacts, with refugees reaching perilously high daily rates.
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City to install new municipal civil service system
Mayor announces steps to create a city civil service commission with Norman Berd as chief examiner, appointing Gooven Hansresa and others to key posts. San Antonio officials will implement the plan in three weeks, starting with police and extending to all city departments as the system expands.
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Shirey Resigns as Legion Commander in Texas
Dr. Guy O. Shirey resigned as commander of the Department of Texas American Legion, saying withdrawal would best serve the Legion. In a meeting of executive committees held yesterday in Agliin, Rossiter of Houston became vice commander, and Tom Johnson of San Marcos was elected to succeed Col. John Young as national committee camp representative.
Repeal of Luxury Taxes Approved by House Ways and Means
Washington Aug 2 repeal of ice cream and sodas taxes and luxury levies on apparel and sports gear by American House Ways and Means members after informal agreement. No new taxes, except a 5 percent increase in the flat corporate home tax. Ruth belts 41st homer for Yankees in doubleheader first game with White Sox.
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Ways and Means Committee
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Babe Ruth
White Sox
Dick Kerr
Ruth
Wioneke
Disarmament Call Vindicates Wilson and EA President
Wilson and allies hail Harding disarmament push as central to the international conference. Friends say the former president feels vindicated while he stays cautious on foreign policy. Wilson plans limited public remarks as he navigates delicate talks amid Washington bustle.
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United States
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Bay's Baseball At Houston At Beaumont Texas League San Antonio
Fragmented text shows Texas League action with San Antonio and Shreveport at Wichita Falls and Dallas with unclear line items. Names Perryman Lapen,y Jacobus Alexander Maine Vaan Darrough Nitchens appear as batteries. Reading is incomplete. no clear outcomes or dates.
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Batteries in American and National Leagues summary
Partial OCR text outlines various baseball batteries and lineups across American and National League games. Names such as Leonard, Bessler, Myers, Ruel, Shawkey, Schang, Kerr, Hoyt, Coveleski, Perkins, Nehf, Snyder, Martin, Killefer, Grimes, Miller appear with team pairings like Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati. It resembles a scorecard or box score listing multiple matchups and pitchers.
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Snyder Martin
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Leonard Sprains Ankle Forces Postponed Fight
Benny Leonard lightweight champion trained locally when a reported ankle injury caused postponement of his eight round bout. John J. McKeown a member of Parliament released from prison in Dublin amid Irish peace negotiations.
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