21 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
San Antonio Evening News
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1921
Page
1
Washington reports indicate the United States and Britain seek to limit submarine armament at the Washington conference. Delegates discuss preserving naval strength while pushing for mutual agreement on future submarine policies and total abolition, with French and British positions shading the likely outcome.
A swift hearing is slated for tomorrow before the City Commission to address charges against a former police officer. Chief of Police Martin will present alleged offenses including unlawful transfer of charity funds and intoxicating agents. The officer was suspended two weeks ago and faces a formal set of charges filed by the City Clerk amid local corruption concerns.
Lieutenants Vicker Bertranding Atolphus McConnell and Kelly escaped death when their plane fell near Stockdale road. Gasoline ignited as the craft burst into flames, injuring some but sparing others. They were rushed to Kelly Field hospital for treatment, with minor burns reported and one crewman later listed as not seriously hurt.
A December 21 Philadelphia report describes a man enraged over a marriage dispute firing on two women and a housekeeper, killing two women and injuring another before shooting himself. The victims identified include Mrs. Cilla Drake and Mrs. Minnie Warrington. a third woman, Mrs. Agnese, survived severe abdominal injuries after escaping a third shot. The suspect is named Corneling Coff.
John Grauden reports from Poland that Wolfe Lindenfeld has named six accomplices in the Wall Street bombing case. Police chief Stanislaw Kulkowski says investigators are pursuing the leads as details of Lindenfeld’s alleged inside history surface.
Jury returns true indictments charging Col McClain and wife with criminal assault. Earlier indictment quashed for faulty drafting. trial progress unclear. Second case in Cesar County records marks repeated charges related to a crime noted by the county court.
Capt. Frei Place of Minnesota, piloting a DeHavilland plane during takeoff, suffered a fractured skull and other injuries in a crash. He is not expected to live. Lieut. S. A. Lunt sustained minor injuries. Both were nearing the end of advanced flight training at Kelly Field.
A large bronze turkey was stolen from a coop in the yard of John Adams on Main Avenue last night. The crime disrupted Christmas plans as residents warned of more thefts and urged vigilance.
Washington Dec 21 A Camp Wheeler Ga 1918 shooting of Private Hally by Corporal Crawford was testified to before a Senate committee probing Watson charges. Wallis of Athens Ga testified that Crawford shot the private in the back after Florence struck Hally with a club and fractured his wrist.
The piece narrates a dramatic and conflicting tale around a Chinese family and a long awaited reunion with an American father figure, blending a faux operatic motif with local color. It blends historical fiction with sensational detail about families, immigration, and a murder trial that unsettled a community. It mentions Wel Kim of San Antonio, a return trip to the United States, and a remigration office. It includes odd phrasing and garbled passages, but centers on longing, identity, and a complex cross cultural return saga. It mentions a prohibition commissioner visiting Chicago and a report of a shooting and subsequent testimonies.
Sergeant William Frank of the 7th Tafaniro retires after a long service. The orderly ceremony included stabilizing remarks by Cal Wilai UW and Cooley vermmonior, with present regimental comrades witnessing the ailing and tranquil service. The regiment, formed on the east side of the infantry, held a formal end ceremony with a chain insignia and shared tokens, the event beginning at 3:00 o clock.
Rev Weith warned that life valued, urging departure from town while Ardmore and Wilson probes unfold. Notes postmarked December twelfth link to the triple killings of Ardmore policeman C G Sims and other figures as officials brace for possible unrest and ouster moves.
A federal grand jury returned indictments accusing five men of narcotic law violations and other offenses. Alleged conspirators sought to intimidate a witness in Pedern Court. Additional charges include forgery, cashing government pay checks, and attempting to influence jurors. Several defendants faced counts of unlawfully wearing U S military uniforms and illegal entry. An embezzlement charge against a former postmaster and false vouchers against a Travix finance clerk were also listed. The proceedings involved multiple individuals across several charges and related actions.
Children under Miss Katherine Pitman present a dance at the Woman's Club to support San Antonio's Empty Stocking Fund. Six weeks of practice culminating in an artistic program promise a delightful evening with local and visiting talent. Proceeds fund the fundraising drive with plans for out of town participants and audience attendance.
Fragmented OCR shows acknowledgments and partial names from a school or community notices section. Names such as Mrs E S Gules and Linyd Temaletan appear garbled along with monetary figures like 5.00 and 2.00. The text references seventh grade, caretak ers, and a Farries City texas context with incomplete lines and no clear event.
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