18 Aug 1922
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Evening News
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1922
Page
1
In East Baltimore aug 13 a gang of three masked robbers held up a Commonwealth Bank car near a street car stop, taking about 6700 dollars and threatening pedestrians with revolvers. William Norris was killed and Fred Ruethe seriously wounded as the trio escaped in a passing car.
President Harding told Congress the government will use existing laws to end coal and rail strikes. He urged immediate creation of a temporary federal coal agency and a coal commission to probe production, sale, and distribution. He also backed empowering the Railroad Labor Board to enforce decrees and protect public transportation.
The Evening News Broadcasting Station presents a double bill tonight at 7:30 featuring tenor William Turner with piano accompaniment by Frederick King. Turner, a San Antonio singer, will perform three numbers while the Junior Melody Players, a local outfit led by Roy Davis Hunter, provide seven pieces including Fox trots and standards.
Fragmentary OCR text references land, disputes, and names such as East and St Trane. The garbled content mentions depots, chiefs, and a collection of proper nouns, with no clear narrative or outcome.
A chaotic report from the coalfields describes ongoing wage talks between miners and operators. The article notes provisional agreements, stalled arbitration, and a potential yearlong contract duration, with continued bargaining over hours and pay. Continued on Page Two.
San Antonio children staged a benefit show on Sounders Avenue to raise funds for the Milk and Ice Fund aiding sick and needy youngsters. Performers included Louis Garber and Gertrude Hawley among others. the event raised about two dollars for the cause as adults praised the youngsters' charity and talent.
The speech outlines executive insistence on transportation stability and workers’ right to work, plus a proposed federal agency for interstate shipping funding, an amended federal coal commission, enforcement powers for labor and government, and harsh stance against conspiracies to restrain commerce.
The Texas League voted to forfeit a game between Dallas and Wichita Falls after protests that baseballs had been tampered with. Investigations found evidence of altered balls but cleared Dallas management of malfeasance, noting insufficient action to deny the tampering. Guardsmen aided in fire-fighting efforts during the broader news context.
A University of Texas student, J. R. Pone, was arrested at 2 am on tequila possession charges after an all-night cafe incident that began at the Country Club. Officers described a chaotic scene as teens and patrons caused a disturbance, with Pone arraigned by county officials and the case advancing after a late-night appearance.
A large crowd gathered at Depthtoved Matt as W. A. Thundett of Austin lectured for the Ku Klux Klan. The masked figures on stage remained quiet and drew as much attention as the speaker, while spectators watched the demonstration from a safe distance amid the unrest. Nearby reports mention Florence Win, 18, and Ere Oklahoma, allegedly involved in a separate incident at a university gathering.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a venue called Art Material Carlsow's hosting a Summer Garden event tonight linked to Perry's Roof Garden and a place named Ean Antonio's. Partial terms suggest a garden, terrace or dining setting with a featured master and Moor, along Hummler t Avenue and Evederickeburg Road.
Seven known dead and four missing in a Northern Minnesota forest fire. Governor Preus orders two National Guard companies from Duluth with four more ready to deploy to the blaze. Local reports indicate a spreading, devastating conflagration threatening multiple towns.
Two unidentified men sleeping near Kil deen west of Aere were struck and killed by a train early this morning. One man woke as the train approached and fled the track but was unable to escape. bodies are severely burned and investigators report extensive fire damage and ongoing search efforts in surrounding towns.
A fragment notes the Te Wie Home Mader and BL Waxner Drug Co. partners in a local business context with an implied focus on Taste Rite Ice Cream service offerings and auto related operations.
A canvass by Campaign Manager Carl shows OHN H. CUNNINGHAM leading in the Democratic primary and expected to repeat in the August 26 runoff. The analysis lists expected majorities in Karnes, La Patricio, San Antonio, Wilson, Nueces, Guadalupe, Bexar, and other counties, with Cunningham favored to win San Antonio in Bexar County and carry Nueces by about 7,000 votes, though some counties show variance. The report notes apparent reversals in Bexar and predicts strong turnout in several counties as election day nears. Continuous coverage promised on page two.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.