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Newspaper

San Antonio Evening News

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1922

Page

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Injunction Halts Charter Election Over Jitney Case Tangles

Chief Justice W S Fly grants injunction restraining city officials from holding the September 9 charter election while mandamus to compel a vote on the racial amendment awaits in the 37th District Court. The jitney dispute echoes through 57th and 1917 ordinances with prior injunctions and Supreme Court review pending.

W. S. Fly Fourth Court of Civil Appeals 37Th District Court Ridgeway Eskridge Williams John Edwin Sehorn 57Th District Court Fourth Court of Civil Awards Orpeans Dre. Viettaly Annellate Court Tudge Minor Sith District Court Judea Minor Supreme Court Fudge Minor

Syncopaters to Put Haunting Melodies on Ether Waves

Syncopaters present haunting melodies on ether waves tonight honoring Major Garrisny with Eve- broadcasts as farewell Dante and Kelly yield No. 1, a notable program amid radio schedules and regional music highlights.

Dante Kelly Honar Garrisny

Fire Rips Jewish Boys' Home In Quebec Tragedy

Ten children and two adults died as a blaze leveled the Jewish Boys' Home in Gaext Bridge Quebec. Many orphans slept outside. a collapse cut power and hampered rescue efforts. Rescued youths were lowered from the third floor by improvised rope lines as flames spread.

United Press Gaaw Bridge Quebec Mm “Rhe Dea Thom Ay “Legault Caretaler WEAN GLT Marie Legault Emirire Lad Demge Black Bess

Marshal Seizes Mass of Circulars During Rail Strike

United States Marshal Walker seized what he called Bolshevik literature from a man distributing circulars near a railroad shop, claiming the material urged contempt of court. More than 60 circulars were taken, and further distribution may face charges. the marshal condemned the writings as radical and improper for rail safety.

NITND Walker Atrect Corriers Haril Sigigsi Mederacl Agesis Marstil Walker Lis Lucas Pugrsbal

Yeggs Blow Station Safe at Lavernia Loot Totals 25

Robbers blew the Souther Pacific depot safe at Lavernia Texas about 25 miles east of San Antonio and escaped with roughly $25. The incident marks the depot’s third robbery in three years with earlier break ins yielding little. The door to the safe was on the floor and papers scattered. no other losses were reported.

Yeggs Blow Station Souther Pacific Lavernia San Antonio American Railway Express Company Stat Place Leoz

Vardaman Trails Stephens in New Mississippi Primary

Jackson Miss Aug 16 Former Senator James K Vardaman leading in the Mississippi senatorial primary by fewer than 50 votes with 71 of 71 counties reporting. Hatert D Stephens on a pro Wilson platform contends, but a runoff may be required by law. Miss Belle Wearney, the woman candidate, drew about 15 000 votes.

Jackson James K. Vardaman Woodrow Wilson Mississippi Hatert D. Stephens prn-Wilson Vardaman Belle Wearney

Roland B. Bixby Sought by Masons

Roland B. Bixby is missing and sought by Masons. A telegram received by the Masonic Relief and Employment Bureau from Mia Louis Parkard of Lynn, Masa requests the agency to assist in locating him. It is assumed Hixby is a Mason living in or near San Antonio. anyone knowing his whereabouts is asked to communicate with the Masonic barca.

Roland B. Bisby Hig Wister Ty Dstog Neix Mia Louis Parkard Lynn Masa Hixby

Children Stage Milk Ice Fund Benefit With Young Women Aid

Mary Carter reports a Monday evening entertainment by talented children for the Milk and Ice Fund. Participants include Josephine Escamilla Kathryn Chapin Eugenia Walters Mildred Rothman Loraine Butler Esther Webner and Ida Webber. The St Cecelia Syncopators donate music and Prof Rogers accompanies. Tickets are sold. half sold so far as the program unfolds. The Merry Larks expect to net over $100 for San Pedro Park.

Mary Carter Young Women's Christian Association Josephine Escamilla Kathryn Chapin Eugenia Walters Mildred Rothman Loraine Butler Esther Webner Ida Webber St. Cecelia Rogers Josephine Estecamilia Prof. Rovers Loraine Buyer Ida Weber Kathryn Chopin Josephine Mola Ts Walters Pation San Pedri Park Moniit

Humanity Threatens Self in Silent Struggle, Expert Warns

London reports Professor Leonard Hil warns that humanity suppresses itself through civilization. He cites lack of meaningful work and recreation driving people toward exhaustion and extinction, forecasting a future where society fails to sustain human vitality.

London Leonard Hil Déclarea

Horsepower Now Replaces Monkey Glands in Youth Cure

London August 26 A Swiss scientist Dr Yeur Spa blinger develops a longevity lotion using injections said to restore youth and energy. The treatment requires one to four years and several horses for manufacturing. Associates report immediate energy boosts and diminished aging lines, claiming death is a ridiculous possibility.

WN. H. Evhns Ete Breve Ondon Len Mately Yeur Spalsinger Spahinger

Evening News Jazz Dance Tonight With Perry’s Orchestra

The Evening News broadcasts a radio dance after the 7:30 concert. Perry's Roof Garden Orchestra will play jazziest pieces from Kelly Field No. 1, promising a high-class music sequence for three hours starting promptly at 7:30, with the radio party extending beyond five miles away.

Evening News Julien Paul Blitz Alamo City Perry Roof Garden Orchestra Kelly’ Field

Death ends love dream of radio champ Kepler

Elicago August 10 International News Service reports 10 year old T Jose Kepler, world champion radio telegrapher, died after shooting himself in the head over a rejected romance with Milss Olga Stobbe 15, a night chief operator from Coulton Olga. Kepler, who had set a Morse message record just before the tragedy, left two distressing notes before the fatal act.

Elicago T. Jose Kepler Milss Olga Stobbe Coulton Olga Telephone Company Triand Kepler Mixa Stobbt Derr Canton

Gay dancer seeks divorce from Milwaukee bartender husband

Milwaukee, Wis. Gilda Ray a dancer formerly known as Mary Michalski seeks divorce from Joan Gorecki after 11 years of marriage. The couple has a 30 year old child and the move follows her performances in cabarets.

Milwaukee Wis Gilda Ray Folies Bay Joan Gorecki Gilda Gorecki Cranber Mary Michalski Lily Artest Cleaning Department Bor Tmother Cuss

Weather forecast for Texas with variable winds

Partly cloudy conditions expected in northern and central Texas with daytime highs near 92 degrees and night temperatures around 70s. Light to moderate easterly to southeasterly winds. forecast shows gradual cooling after midnight with no significant precipitation expected.

Antonia Melaltg Thoraday Texas

Drugs Worse Than Booze Warned In Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on August 17, Assistant District Attorney Marty Abrams argued narcotics peddling poses a graver threat than liquor, citing a Royal Prohibition era focus on narcotics crime. He stressed the arrest drive against drug traffic as the city’s primary concern of the time.

Cincinnati Marty A. Abrams Harry M. Daugherty Abrams Chetpwall

Shotgun Crisis Halts Girl's Wedding at Courthouse

Dramatic two-scene protest unfolds at the courthouse as a father brandishes a shotgun to prevent the marriage of his daughter and her chosen partner. Deputies intervene, arresting the anxious father as the ceremony is interrupted and plans derail.

Ramatin Personnadet

Radio program highlights with instrumental and vocal selections

A WJAE 350 broadcast at 8 30 features corlelin selections by Paul Blitz with Mrs Jullen Paul, Catchere on piano by Ampleo, and Second Regiment March Sheaves by Al Sterling and Victor Arden. Performances include Moon by Clair ant Dilworth, Fox trots, Italian arias, tenor songs, and an aerial dance segment courtesy Brunswick and Torri.

Corlelin Selon Tullen Paul Blitz Jullen Paul Bitz Walthall Company al Sterling Victor Arden MacDowell Gustav Reiman Suskind Loesser Arthur Bodanzky Beethoren Biarod Sankind Woodbre Rostl Loward Brockway Derfold Fallies Clairant Dilworth Brunswick Brunswick Phonograph Brunswick Bhon Ingia Fox Thes Earle Gin' Ghi Glany Shore Annie Laotle Dorothy Tarien Cyroling Lies Florence Enstan Oriola Terrace Orehasiin Toil PM Torri Noot Arden

Paris obituary editor Jacques Bertillon Dies

Paris autopsy of Dr Jacques Bertillon, longtime director of the city’s Statistical Bureau and uncle of the Bertillon system founder, died four years ago. Newsrooms were startled by his self typed obituary note declaring his own death, prompting editors to confirm the report and seek precision in his legacy.

Paris Jacques Bertillon Btt- Haileal Bertillan Sxetem Hapeckany Bartilion Monsieur Berfillon Theo

Divorce denied on insanity in Georgia case

In Atlsnya Ga Aug 17 a Georgia judge ruled that cruelty by a spouse cannot be grounds for divorce if the spouse is insane. Justice Ellis sustained a demurrer to Susie Moody’s petition against W W Moody, stating insanity negates legal cruelty or conduct as a cause of action. The case will be appealed to the Supreme Court.

Atlsnya Georgia W. D. Hila Bra Susie Moody W. W. Moody Ellis Moody An. Facane Persig.1 Supreme Court

Violin cellist Blitz to headline Evening News radio concert

Julien Paul Blitz the violoncellist returns to the Princess Theater tonight as the Evening News broadcasts feature his second concert in two weeks. Mrs Bite accompanies him from WA H with Ray mond Quien seen in the film star role, while S A Hodgey notes the program will be clearer than prior performances.

Julien Paul Blitz Princess Theater Mecca Pheto Raymond Quien Mr. Blitz Mr. Butz Mme. Stierna Radio Fais Eventus News respectoRy Pasa

Cupid Court Opens Gates to Marriage

Ammon ton New Jersey August 16 United Press reports judgment day at Cupid s court with 2000 applicants. The Cooperative Lovers Union supplied masked John and Mary Doe identities for each. A 12 member jury evaluates matches between a Boston professor and a St Paul widow among others. Couples are paired, communications exchanged, and a six month courtship ordered before possible marriage. Judge Helen Gong Hodzers urged solemnity and duty. Continued on Page Two.

Carl Victor Little United Press Ammonton N. J Cupid’s Dales Theater Co- Operative Lovers’ Union Thoms D. Dekler and . Lewis Conley Appilouite Dekler St. Paul Boston Isnis Doe Helen Gong Hodzers Apores Lin

Absconder Morse Not Man Held Declared Not In Custody

Federal investigators say Morse is not the Denver bank robber sought since August 13, 1921, with $11,100. A wig and alias Smith are cited by officers as possible identifiers. Los Angeles man Herbert M. Smith is linked to the suspect, while Denver detective T. L. Brown failed to confirm Morse’s identity.

Frederick Morse Department of Justice International Trust Company Denver Gus J. Jones Bureau of Investigation Hote Legat United States Webb County Rasily Aga Man Moree Wigaterioue Ant Aurrerer Mampico Mexico Smith Wren Herbert M. Smith Los Angeles Cat

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