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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1922

Page

7

Texas Oklahoma Tornado Kills 14 and Robbery Case Shocks Texas

A devastating Texas Oklahoma tornado leaves 14 dead as three automobile thieves are arrested after a violent confrontation with Nueces County deputies 128 miles south of San Antonio. Deputies James W. Galbreath and A. Swope engage the Mexican suspects in a fight at Robstown. Galbreath fires a revolver, wounding one suspect who is hospitalized in Corpus Christi. The other two suspects are held in Corpus Christi jail as authorities prepare to return them to San Antonio for investigation into auto theft charges.

James W. Galbreath A. E. Swope Nueces County San Antonio Boxer County Hixton Robstown John Tobin Bexar County A. Swope Nueces Galbreath Corpus Christi Corpus Galbredth Wav Byrd Theley Shirt Alueves Wigmsny Warluys Tare Babyte Moxivay Whit Choy Ind Ueverinton Castolan Sim Antonia Mmriscimvir Dias Chive Newton Tion Geonat

Witnesses jailed for refusing to answer Ku Klux Klan jury questions

Three witnesses were jailed for contempt after failing to respond to questions about the Ku Klux Klan in a court. A £100 fine was issued against one witness, with orders to remain jailed until they comply. The case involves former mayor Marlow and others as the legal hearing continues.

Willen Walia Napier Uris Inoviing Ku Klux Klan Tully Marlow

Weather snapshot with mixed words and garbled data

Fragmented weather notes record temperatures across multiple places with many errors. The text lists various temperatures and conditions including low highs, wind, and cloudy spells, but contains numerous misspellings and unclear proper nouns, making precise readings impossible.

Fragmentary snippet hints at legal or political controversy

A garbled OCR passage references equity, a beached event, and a possible public or legal action. It mentions a Friday, Behnatian fare Lion Cover, and a broken context with vows or violations. Names and places are unclear due to transcription errors.

Unwritten Law Defense Claimed in Ward Beck Slaying

Oklahoma City April 8 Pleading the stern code of Oklahoma the yseratton law deh Pe Bug prepared he go before a coroner's jury today and seek to be judicially insolvent of the killing of Lieut. Coh Pant Ward Beck. He testified he acted in self defense while attempting to keep Look down in his home. The defense will present witnesses and evidence to negate responsibility as the coroner's jury considers the fatal shot. The Day family and Beck relatives are in attendance with other prominent residents.

Oklahoma City Okio Oklahoma Wen Hla Beck Nin de Fenne Enck Kor Reid Xeck Jean Homer

Rebels Attack City Amid Siege Report From Satyaday

Fragmentary report describes rebels attacking a city under siege in the Republic of Satyaday with government forces countering. The patchy telegram notes a tense standoff near Begneieatpa and mentions foreign influence and military actions amid interruptions to order.

Satyaday API Honduras Sheen Pestern Ta Baperayea Hans Ot Talis

A Kind Wind Clears Storm Clouds Across Texas

A cautious forecast notes a Sunday lull in storms as a warm front shifts, bringing sun. Reports from San Angelo to Wichita Falls show heavy rains and rising rivers, with flood warnings along banks. Cooler unsettled weather may return later in the week with chances of showers.

Berns Texas Son Awe San Angelo Abilene Wichita Palle Banka Wicldria Tallinger Washinton

Federal Judgeship Bill Heads to Conference to End Differences

A conference to resolve differences in the federal judgeship bill aims to add more federal judges and clear the path to passage. The Senate moves forward with support for additional appointments while balancing concerns over court staffing and seniority.

Washington Senate Ax Panied

Hughes denies censored prayer at arms conference

Secretary Hughes rejected charges that the opening prayer at the arms conference was censored. He said the accusations were repeated during debate on the treaty and that the proceedings respected the voluntary removal of a name from the invocation.

Hughes Anne of Cliviet Ward Hughoa Republi Obie

Arrests for Bond Theft Reported in Tinton Area

Fraudsters were arrested Friday at the town police stakeout after attempting to dispose of negotiable bonds valued at 23,000. Police traced bonds to a phantom ledger and named a local church pastor and a parish official among those connected to the scheme.

Tinton Mags Fanrinst Paliey Anvorm Palieo Caghelle Auden Pohrnuye Lee Eld Neil Prianiova BG Weber

Genoa Meeting Hears Poincare Absent Plans Conciliations

Reports from Genoa April detail efforts to conciliate French and Russian views on European reconstruction and postwar problems. Poincare’s absence is explained as due to broader foreign policy aims while Italian and British delegates push toward a broad accord.

Defense witnesses for Arbuckle called for jury

Defense witnesses for Roscoe Arbuckle testified to the jury in a Manslaughter trial context. The proceedings included statements about Jeanine and Jane Trappe, with rebuttal testimony from Mry Ware and Mrs Whitehorted. The witnesses described health status and awareness of a birth event related to the case.

Ape Wil Colnest Chicago Paty Abe Yeax Matthew A. Heady Ware Yen Mra Cioy

Costly bonds found in Crescent City investigation

An investigation reveals that $20,000 in bonds were misused, tied to the Most National Bank of Crescent City. Officials indicate the matter involves derelict funds and potential negligence. No decisive names or dates are clearly readable in the fragments.

Uengu Apel Tohn Tanner Ald Yin Tia Bara Banda National Bank of Crepcent City Uetiobe

San Antonio Police Chief Linked Hunger Aid to Crime Wave

Police in San Antonio urge immediate charity donations to curb a rising theft wave. Chief Marlin says aid from The Associated Charities could channel funds to those in need and deter theft, while cautioning limits due to supplies and organizational constraints.

San Antonio Samheilay organtaiNtins Dubarus Marlin Rome Penworth Ines Bas Antonio Ford Ford Are Manges People,” Enfil the Eter. “Reportas Reaching Wscegulakly

New Sunday School to Be Erected at 100000 Cost

A plan to build a new Sunday school at a cost of 100000 was approved by the First Presbyterian Church deacons and elders. The site will adjoin the adjacent church property on Wolperty and Mouthsbeet, with a five member committee including two women to study modern facilities. The project includes seating capacity expansion, a cooling and ventilating system installation, and increased membership following Pastor T. Milt.

Suomiunday First Presbyterian Ghireh Avcius LD Suniday Sefund Dlorella Tigers Catfort Mytdyee T. Milt Han Pirst

County Official Dies in Complicated Local Incident

County commissioner of county died in a tragic event during a heated election night. Authorities investigate a rushed vote count and arrests reported as part of the chaotic scene at Tos Tanna. The commissioner was reportedly injured and died from accidental causes during the disturbance.

Anaqueze Bi Levate Comity Tos Tanna Ag Hosnyen Revalue

Tornado kills and injures many in Texas and Oklahoma

Tornado across Northern Texas and Southern Oklahoma early Saturday left fourteen dead and scores injured. Heavy property damage reported in many towns including Ballinger Rowena and Electra in Texas and Lawton Oklahoma with roofs ripped off buildings and numerous homes demolished.

Texas Oklahoma Rowena Hear Ballinger Oplin Callahan County Lawton Okla Ute Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Grounds Automobile Liberal Arts Cleburne Mia Walter Baker Ohlslonna Ranson Samige Doug Rile Kanga Missouri Ray Hess

Sin Dil in Ornaro Strikes Rowena and Tresteny Six Money

A violent incident occurred early morning injuring Rowena and Tresteny Six Money. Mallinger and others killed, with two children of Jon Hodutek reported among the dead or injured. Relief teams from Ballinger and nearby areas assisted victims as authorities searched for suspects and details.

Mallinger Apt Nike Murthwort Rowan Gene Jon Hodutek Frank Endl Trowoax Ballinger Negeby

Storm Stetkes Oph Callahan Can dy WHIT Patat results

In a cryptic report, multiple names and phrases appear garbled. The text references deaths and unidentified events, mentioning several individuals and places in a fragmented sequence without clear context or cohesive details.

Storm Stetkes

Untitled fragment hints at a local fatality case

Fragmentary text references a woman, possible injury or confinement, and unnamed individuals. Details are unclear, with garbled names and phrases suggesting a death or crime report. No definite dates, locations, or affiliations are ascertainable from the readable portion.

Three Levees Break Lessening Danger to Village

Three levees failed along a stretch of Illinois river near Dontdstascd between Bien and Peorin districts. Local officials state the flood risk to Menaced Village is easing as water levels drop, though residents remain wary of further breaks and ongoing sheltering plans.

Senator Borah Aims to Deport Anti Soviet Leader

In Washington on April, Senator Borah announced plans to pursue deportation of an anti Soviet leader now in exile. He cited charges alleging mistreatment of women and children in Siberia by General Kemanik and Chairman Boral of the Bunate Labor Committee.

Borah Washington Ameren Siberia Kemanik Boral Bunate Labor Committee Asilvr New

Ford denies charge amid midwestern union clash

Detroit reporters quote Toltda Ohio Apel A-Shown Chicago dispatches as Ford counters a charge against the United Electrical Workers. Vows to investigate and prove the truth while criticizing leadership and partial union actions. Authorities insist efforts to disrupt production will be met with firm action.

Toltda Ohio Chicago Midgard Evans Literstioual Brotherhood of Eleegrlealery Charactartacel Hynnat Nwa Union TeopaRmuda Tha Andi Leaiers

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