20 May 1922
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Newspaper
San Antonio Evening News
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1922
Page
1
Egin a May 20 a Canadian department inspector found Mrs Mary Jablowski's six children living in a straw burrow near a brush shelter. The oldest is 9 and the youngest 15 months with four girls. They were taken to a children's shelter as authorities prepare charges against the mother for neglect linked to her partner.
President Harding will host railroad executives at the White House this evening to press for voluntary rate reductions to spur revived business. Expected attendees include Atterbury, Willard, Smith, Holden, Barrigan, and Lovett with ICC involvement noted. Ford not anticipated to attend. aim to ease freight costs while preserving reasonable carrier profits.
Speight briefed as new City Clerk amid resignations affecting the mayor’s office. Cordell, intent on running for Justice of the Peace, Place 2, historically opened the vacancy. Captain Speight, a 32nd Division veteran wounded in France, rises to fill the secretarial post once held by Cordell.
Mada Milan, a deaf mute, was granted a divorce from her husband, also deaf mute, after a silent trial where both parties and witnesses communicated via a court interpreter. Mrs. Muna was awarded custody of their child, Ethel Elizabeth, who is described as normal.
City Attorney A. Tidges Moagay led a conference as Ridgeway and Mayor Black discussed a jittery jitney situation. They outlined possible regulatory steps pending appeals and noted an injunction dissolved by a higher court, with the city lacking authority to enforce a jitney termination ordinance while litigation continues.
Judge Tayloe set bonds at 3000 dollars for Hugh Stowe and for Mrs. Pearl Stowe after habeas corpus proceedings in Forts fifth District Court. Hugh, 20, and his mother, indicted for the murder of George W. Stowe, dairyman, on May 12. Mrs. Stowe testified she was the sole eye witness besides Hugh. The couple faced domestic trouble and plans for divorce were mentioned. Bond decisions followed the inquest.
In Montgomery County late yesterday an African American man faced allegations after an attempt on a white girl along a lonely road. The girl identified the suspect, Manning, as the assailant in a fraught incident that sparked a mob guarded by two men who removed the crowd to prevent bloodshed.
Mayor Black orders Dr. J B Albright to submit a cost estimate for relieving insanitary conditions at Market House. Preliminary figures include screening, renovation, electrical upgrades, improved water systems, lavatories, and meat counters. A new market house site may be pursued, with bids to be negotiated soon.
Portland Ore May 20 Charles E Hall Federated Patriotic Society s candidate and Governor Ten Olentz i Klux Klan standard bearer fan nevis and neck today for the Tee mbitean srubernatorial nominations Returns from 27 countlee Incomplete showed Halt Hendleas The vote wad End 24 508 Oleate 21 Ralph 4 Willams Appeared electabl e National Henodiean Committeeman by 10 000 majority over O H Mithinn Walter M Pierce wad nominee as Democratic cubernatorial candidate In the First Aarent and Third Cons sreselaval District WC Hawler W J Sinnet and C M McArthur proent Courtessimem apparently had been per iected as Republican candidates
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names like Fred Bummert and Hommert with garbled phrases about guarantees and a street address. The readable bits hint at an advertisement page or notice section with scattered names and vague claims, lacking clear events or outcomes.
Washington May 20 Attorney General Daugherty should resign after Senator Caraway Arkansas read copies of a letter and a contract alleging he and Felder of Atlanta would receive 25000 if Morse, shipbuilder, was freed from prison during Taft era. The charges tied to a pardon and a later letter from Morse and a Felder contract were presented. Caraway pressed for resignation while Watson of Indiana denied involvement.
Readable summary notes a chilly, damp night with generally fair Sunday. Temperatures drop to the 40s to 60s, with light to moderate southerly winds and cooler conditions in East Texas.
Mrs. Porter Olesen, chosen by the Minnesota Democrats as the party’s candidate for the United States Senate, aims to blaze a path for women in politics. She emphasizes home duties and working women, pledging to run on Democratic principles and fearlessly campaign without a staff.
L. Carter of Westhoff Texas was robbed of 271 dollars by a lone highwayman masked with a white handkerchief. The holdup occurred in the heart of the business district on Houston Street near Jefferson Street and the St Anthony Hotel alley at 12 30 last night, with autos and pedestrians passing nearby.
Mayor Black orders cleanup of carp grounds at Brackensidge Park to improve sanitary conditions for touristic camps. Campaign to erect modern troops for men and women begins amid budget cuts and repeated appeals to officials. Suspected highwayman incident at Jefferson Street to Navarra Street ends without clear arrest.
A Mexican woman in black allegedly snatched 340 from Mrs. W. Bliski of 138 Panama Avenue yesterday afternoon in a downtown shop. The purse theft occurred as Mrs. Bliski noticed the loss and a bystander, described as Mexican, stood nearby with her veil in black. The pursed owner, Mrs. Ruski, chased the thief but did not recover the money.
A thief described as an Av burglar entered a residence and stole a box containing silk garments and a pongee. Detectives are pursuing the suspect, with the search focusing on the items taken and potential connections to similar recent burglaries. The article notes the unusual nature of the loot and the urgency of locating the perpetrator.
State Rangers and federal agents raided Joe Hermann’s home at 308 Dallas Street, seizing between 50 and 100 gallons of bonded liquor. The raid involved Capt. Frank Hamer and others, marking the first Ranger participation in a local liquor raid. Authorities began counting the seized liquor and noted items included a wide range of spirits. The Hermanns faced federal charges and bond was set at 500 each.
By Hazey, via International News Service, May 20, argues for segregated high schools. Henry C. Pearson, principal of Horace Mann School, supports the idea as the 1914 experiment shows proponents copying it. He cites parental influence at home and dress, amusements, and peers as shaping morals and suggests coeducation threatens moral standards.
Clarence Ousley of art Wolk will speak at the Gunter billroom at 8:11 o clock as part of his campaign for the United States Senate to succeed Charles A Culbor son. Arrangements are made by Coke Uke Pryor and L J Hare for the meeting outlining political issues.
In a long distance interview from Universal City near Los Angeles, Eric Von Stroheim declares he is a villain yet a “good fellow” and a gentleman of chivalry. He defends his screen persona, asserts hatred fuels his earnings, and jokes about being misunderstood by audiences and wives. The Dallas and San Francisco operators relay the call as Stroheim claims income grows with audience dislike.
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