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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1921

Page

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Optimism grows over Irish crisis as settlement reportedly near

Dublin observers say the Irish problem shows progress toward resolution after St Patrick's Day. They cite Lloyd George's admission of failure, Sinn Fein willingness to compromise, and U S interests backing a peace effort. The outlook hinges on a possible dominion status settlement and new Ulster talks amid ongoing unrest.

Associated Press Dublin St. Patrick's Day Noor Lloyds Ulster Lloyd ‘George Eamoon de Valera Sinn Fein England Ireland Ulster Parliament American Committee of 100 Harding American Refer Committee United States Kenyon Dail Elrrean

Irish Army Fighting Gains Reports Across Several Counties

The Associated Press says flying columns of the Irish Republican Army operate in Fermanagh Armagh Tyrone Kildare and Queens counties. Roads are destroyed and intimidation reported as forces withdraw before crown troops. A recent hills encounter near Dundrum south of Dublin left twenty armed men present while civilians picnicked nearby.

Associated Press Dublin Irish Republican Army Fermanagh Armagh Tyrone Kildare Queens Crown Dundrum Jorrice Flrine EV Wall Wom & We Geupibpen Tof Hornberger, Behmitt & Co Forlagenta Texas Epperad

Crown forces avoid machine guns during pursuit on hillside

Crown forces refrained from using their machine guns and chased the fugitives who reached another hill. Two were shot while others escaped. The remainder set fire to the hillside shrubs and fled in the stake screen.

Crown Sereen

Mexico Deportes U S Citizen Over Radial Activities

Mexican authorities deport American activist Gale after arrest in Mexico City. Officials say he was sent via Veracruz toward an unnamed port, possibly Havana, while reports note he may face U S authorities or military custody if returned. Gale led Gale's Magazine and promoted Soviet propaganda.

Mexico City I.van A. FV. jGale Mexico Veua Cruz Laredo United States Luer Vera Cruz Havana Gate Obregon Linn A Gale Tris Gale New York Department of Justice San Antonio Fort Sam_Hourton

San Antonio Belt & Terminal to elect officers at meeting

A stockholders meeting of the San Antonio Belt and Terminal company is set for 5 o clock Monday afternoon at the Gunter Bowl. After routine matters, the board of directors will elect officers for the year. Current officers include C. E. Schaff president N Whitehead vice president Walter Walthall secretary treasurer and O H Bower auditor. The company is a holding firm for city terminals of the Missouri Kansas & Texas railway in San Antonio and owns tracks from the city limits to the Katy station and further trackage. Offices are at the Katy downtown ticket office.

San Antonio Katy

Merchants Fire Assurance Corp Granted Texas Authority

The Texas Department of Insurance certifies Merchants Fire Assurance Corporation of New York is authorized to conduct business in Texas. The certificate of authority dates from February 2, 1922, issued under Texas law and signed in Austin.

Department OF Insurance and Bankatte of Texan Austin Mare Merchants Fire Assurance Corporation of New York Texas O and Company Tex Keiletl

City to sell fire station site and build central station

The city plans to sell Fire Station No. 2 on Travis Street to the highest bidder and move to a central location near Market and St. Marys. Mayor Bell says the city may reject all bids if offered values do not match local property values. A petition seeks removal of the station due to location and traffic concerns.

L'Vevis Street St. Mary's Navarro Aleeting Bell Travis Street Central Fire and Police Station Market and St. Mary's Street Moulay

City engineers weigh bids on time saving and costs

The report notes time saving as a key feature alongside expense reductions. City engineers Raybould and Marbaugh, May Lambert, stated Monday they share the view but advised bids be submitted to these engineers for their opinion.

Fred Mickelsohn Romana San Antonio Lambert Metcalf & Eddy Fred Mickeljohn Mickelsohn Melhorse Jos Struction Company Raybould and Marbaugh Metcalt & Edly

Thieves Active Across City Hit Homes and Autos

Police report a busy weekend with multiple burglaries and car thefts. Stolen items include cash, jewelry, clothing, a pistol, shotguns, and several cars later recovered by authorities. Names and addresses of victims reflect a broad pattern of break ins across Morales, Devine, North Olive, Tampico, and nearby streets.

Francisco Ortiz Morales Street J. Burnside Devine Street Burnstein PF. Schrew W. A. Karoch North Olive Street Lucia de Basquez Tampico Street J. A. Purvis Houston Street A. R. Read Mitchell Street J.C. Rust Burnett Street W. (. Rarig Belden Avenue Fred C. Venegas Camp Travis M. D. Bishop Euclid Avenue A. FH. Idot Tiayaen Street Rarig Lelot Venegas

Funds for Fiesta San Jacinto Association Donation

A $500 contribution to the Fiesta San Jacinto Association was approved at the Retail Druggists' monthly meeting. Gist of plan includes cooperation with association directors to entertain visitors during Fiesta Week from April 18 to 23. The event expects 25 000 to 50 000 attendees from Texas New Mexico and Mexico. Railroads set a fare of one and one half. Fiesta directory meeting scheduled Tuesday night at the Gunter hotel.

Fiesta San Jacinto Association Retail Druggists’ Association Texas New Mexico

Blas Maten Again Tops City Tax Payers Line

Blas Maten, holder of certificate No 1 for years, again paid city taxes first when the tax office opened at 7:30 AM in city hall. Tax collectors reported a steady, orderly rush as many taxpayers waited briefly but were served promptly. Taxes become delinquent on June 1.

Blas Maten Blag Maten

Claim Agents Coming to San Antonio Conference

Between thirty five and fifty members are invited to attend the Southwestern Freight Claim Agents conference in San Antonio on April 20 and 21. The meeting will be at the S A U G Railway offices in the Graybury Building with elaborate entertainment planned by R F Gohmerz secretary and Ralph H Durkee convention manager of the Chamber of Commerce. The event coincides with Fiesta de San Jacinto and other fiesta functions will be provided.

Southwestern San Antonio R. F Gohmertz S.A, U. & G. Railway Graybury Mr. Godmerty Ralph H. Durkee Chamber of Commerce

San Antonio Chamber Luncheon Promises Surprises

The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly luncheon at the Shintor hotel ballroom on Tuesday April 12. Reservations close Monday at 5 pm to avoid delays from the prior event. Tickets sell to ensure seating by 12 15 and speakers will have three minutes each beginning at 1 10.

San Antonio Cel

Troops to Compete for Best Infantry Battalion Title

A competitive drill at Camp Travis near Salado selects troops for summer duty with junior ROTC units. Second Division troops show top effort as judges rate battalions on all aspects of drill. The winning company may go to Denver in June for summer ROTC assignments.

Camp Travis The Salado United States Army Denver

Military camp duties set for Dallas high schools

The battalion heads to Lamparses Tex for duty with the Dallas high schools summer camp. Judges include Brig Gen James H McRae Col Hanson Ey Bly Col William M Fassett Lieut Col Daniel Van Voorhis Lieut Col Harris Pendleton Jr Lieut Col Bere T Riggs Capt Thomas L ark. Roselawn Cemetery described as a well kept burial park. Crockett 16088 Adv ttre Dallas Fort Worth Limited Snaves 9 00 P M Southern Pacific Adv

Lamparses O Tex Dallas James H. McRae Hanson Ey Bly William M. Fassett Daniel van Voorhis Harris Pendleton Jr Bere T. Riggs Thomas Lark

Sam Browne Belt Receives Army Honorable Discharge

The Sam Browne belt that became famous in World War I was honorably discharged from the army last Saturday by order of Gen. Peyton C. March. The belt’s re enlistment depends on the new chief of staff to be announced this week, with Second Division officers hoping for its return.

Sam Browne Peyton C. March

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