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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1920

Page

5

Swindlers Sell Water as Whiskey May Visit City

Reports warn of a scam where impostors pose as whiskey owners and counterfeit barrels are sold as genuine spirit. Investigators trace the scheme across several towns with a water substitute splashed into barrels meant to resemble whiskey. The operation reportedly supplies barrels and garments to swindlers who disappear after the sale.

Swindlers Wessages Henuyts Sonny Oatindler Bittey Suiloumk Shenson Wabey Ellay Strepivats Sipa

Wood Says Construct Chicago April 1 Republican Campaign

A damaged note reports Chicago meeting where Wood urged action to curb excess profits and bolster business, tying economic strain to mobilization. Fire damage affected Jose Ze street area with about $600 in losses and several properties sustaining minor damage.

Chicago St Leonard Word Jose Zeening Street Hy, CO. Carter Taylor Street Werthysuday Aiterogon

Name of Wilson Still Vague In Georgia Petition

Fragmentary reporting outlines a political dispute over Wilson. The Georgia committee chair and secretary deny authorization for a vote or action linked to Dos cto. Office claims reference a secret plan. sources place the matter at the White House with signatories tied to a petition and unnamed changes.

Wachduglen Ofelon Ain Weloguard Chodner Georgia Ase Moudis

Armenia Under League Reads Tense Terms In Cilicia Context

Fragmentary OCR reports amidate discussions on Armenian territory within a League framework. References to Cilicia and French influence hint at plans or threats of execution style penalties under a flawed treaty, with unclear actors and dates.

Soviet Control Likely in Far East Regions

In Vladivostok a Soviet aligned faction declares control, signaling a broader shift as agrarian and Zemstvo authorities prepare to relinquish power. A Soviet government framework appears near April 1 with plans to consolidate regional administration under central authority.

Storm disrupts Dallas as workers strike and city darkens

Marine labor action sparks a general strike halting road traffic and halving street service. A weather office head reports a storm blanketing the Dallas area causing power outages in parts of the city and leaving streets dark for a period while officials assess the damage and reassure residents.

Dallas Tex Jy Clue

Grand Jurors Subpoenaed In Crow Trial

The article details defense and grand jurors in the Crow murder case, noting subpoenas, expected witnesses, and motions. Attorney J Fy Hair of Maygoemarn& nis is cited as handling procedures, with Judge Averson to rule on motions to quash the venire amid a scheduled hearing. Labor notices from Dallas report Mexican inbosress for agriculture aiding congestion relief, detailing allocation by the state chamber and county agents.

Moembiers Hig Maygoemarn Nis Kriley Swerning Tuvige Auierson Theonguin Defene Val Wilsons Oviusel Dallis Texas Teens Chamber of Comamerce Walon Peteet Macuzer Agricultural de Partengutt Peteet Petocl Siate Sean Raigp Beteat al Tin Lexa

Agreement to Close Early Impacts Summer Freight

The notice states wholesalers agree to close early during the summer months. Freight lines to ship goods through offices in Hines and related firms will shorten hours at noon. Acknowledges plans to adjust schedules for San Antonio and Avansae regions and mentions San Abtintin ties to the halt boll event on Saturday.

Aml Willelase Hindebustnens Tirine Dinsivhal Freight Hines Apernthise Satan San Antonio Ani Avansae Ls Saguritay

Alabama Senator Succeeds Bankhead After Election

A new Alabama senator succeeds John J. Bankhead after the election. Governor Schemas V. Kilby from Malams Governor Kilby presiding. The late Bankhead seat remains the focus as voters await final results and the transition of power.

Alabama Bankhead Braxton B. Couny Reston J. Cone Alabmion Shemas VM Kilby Malams John J. Bankhead

Indictments in Washington Cover Four in Corruption Case

Washington report details four defendants facing indictments tied to a major federal investigation. Supreme Court actions and grand jury activity referenced, with finance and securities elements under scrutiny across federal and state lines. Multiple named individuals are cited amid court proceedings and ongoing legal actions.

Washington, D. C Aneli Segr Orgie el Taing Dibick Columbia Ing Max Alexi Teak United States Ewan Cyart Stordayy Avid Dt Melina Rome Ahunes Ueereoy Ratiyils Willy Votispinne Tates Supreme Coure Halle Nevinunt Fie Fusuehlyg Rankl Stu Uaeitin Stich

Borah Defeats Johnson Amid Senate Debate

Fragmentary print shows Senator Borah and Senator Wil Haul in a US political clash during April. Referenced figures discuss election timing and political maneuvers as the era’s electoral tensions surface.

Yeats Here April 14 Wilting Batter Yrate Trial

Fragmented text references a theater setting at Main Avenue High School CA, with mentions of Antonin Worthesday and a pirate finale. Names and events are unclear, but it hints at a dramatic performance and an association’s hospitality task.

Antonin Nin Linnie Post

Fragmented Washington house poem hints at revolution themes

A garbled OCR fragment mentions George Washington, a house in TeiehsrTONd, and Patrph Henry with blurred lines about liberty and rebellion. The text alludes to a ballad or verse tied to revolutionary days and routes of political upheaval, but readability is low and details are uncertain.

George Washingtat Henry

PEXAS Chamber of Commerce Meet at St Anthony April 15

The Texas Chamber at Uo jugien convenes in April with talks on foreign trade reglamation and industry progress. J S Cullinan of Custom is president. MW Wolfe, vice president. George, secretary. directors include Morris and W Cook from San Antonio and Dallas groups. The Fort Worth chapter stands as the only other Texas unit in the meeting.

Pexas Chamber OF Commerce ST. Anthony Cullinan Coustom Ia MW Wolfe Inka Hugh Mittee Fieorge Dallas Fort Worth HF. Sneldon Indiute Morris San Antonin Tlistri W. Cook Cine A Agrienta Badigi Neal Men Fan Dantery Bustin BAR of Beaumont

Labor Board Hearing Draws House Committee Scrutiny

Washington witnesses testify on the labor board to the House committee investigating its operations. Representatives object to excluding certain training classes and argue the shift pressures organized labor while some favor skilled work amid protests from topographical unions and regional representatives.

Washington Meeia Sosatiquat Nonglas MarMuatin Horthias Tustitate New York House Tmhhe Aloe Menasai Wanton Berd Texas

Fragmentary OCR Leads to Ambiguous Training Debate

A garbled OCR fragment mentions training, jobs, and labor concepts but lacks clear subjects or events. Names, places, and dates are unreadable, leaving an unclear local discussion on employment and skill preparation.

Exhume First Soldier Body for Home Transport

A U S exhumation on French soil recovered the first American soldier remains from France, prepared for shipment to the United States by April 3. Navy approval sought for the transport, with Anvil ship slated to carry the body home. A Polish American veteran return adds to postwar repatriation efforts.

France America Navy Department Ttig Vanzly General Falter Hndios Brant

Reduced Freight Rates On Housefild Goods Pool Care

Reduced freight rates advertised for Housefild goods in local pooling services. Contact Dearbelt Scobey Hin aroze Co for details and phone inquiry.

Phone Dearbelt , Scobey Hinaroze Co

Is Formed to Place New Home Sites on Market

The San Antone Development Company of San Antonio filed in the State Department on Thursday. Directors include Russett C. Ail and others. The firm plans to develop a tract of several acres purchased by Colt Ben Stribling, adjoining the city’s exclusive suburbs, with a subdivision to follow. Seventy to fifty high class brick and tile homes are planned, with streets, sewers, and utilities to be installed.

Ehtetor San Antone Development Clompany San Antonio State Department Icots Austin Cle Ty.Kokersot Mr. Jacratt FL Sp. Hillyer Wallace Rogers Kokersot Taerett Rogers Flack

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