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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1922
Page
11
Widespread flooding endangers Beardstown and other towns as levees break and water rises. Reports describe buildings at risk of collapse, extensive property damage, and evacuations along the riverfront. Authorities urge evacuation due to rapidly advancing flood waters and compromised defenses.
Confused OCR reports severe flooding along the East Gage Grenville area, with Calva and Alexian County towns inundated. Authorities warn of rising water levels, possible loss of land, and disrupted rail service as 15,000 acres of farmland may be submerged. River defenses manned as waters threaten infrastructure and villages near the Mississippi basin.
Fragmentary report describes misread river level warnings and forecast implications for the Misakwinpl and White river fronts. Mentions Arkansss, Tacroat, and Mon highier warnings with activated tower alerts and weather advisories.
Washington DC reports a Senate Finance Committee chair pledging passage of a comprehensive tariff bill before adjournment. He argues the measure restores consumer power, protects American producers, and balances protection with revenue while avoiding undue foreign competition.
The weather notes a largely cloudy pattern with occasional light winds in Colorado and Texas. Temperatures rise and fall across the region with a forecast of warm days and cooler nights. the report notes above normal readings in some areas and possible moisture in others.
Fragmented OCR reads like a weather bulletin with midweek temperatures and conditions. It notes morning and afternoon ranges, wind directions, and highs around the mid 60s to low 70s while mentioning nearby towns and references to regional climate data.
Reports from the Genoa conference allege Russian and German delegates threaten to withdraw amid disarmament debates. British and French observers note little progress as ministers push for decisive actions, while opposition voices label proposals as inadequate.
The Bureau of Cotton Consumption reported a rise in cotton use for the month ending March 31, with total consumption around 280,280 bales, up from the prior year. Stock storage and shipping rates influenced by March figures show gains over last year and continued activity at storage facilities.
Reported at Dubie on April 14, leaders from Free State, Republicans, and Sinn Fein discussed forming a provisional government and electoral arrangements. Key figures include Eamon De Valera, Michael Collins, Archbishop Burn, and Patrick Pearse, with plans to create a new register and hold elections amid party dissension and military concerns.
An item notes a local presbytery defiance and a disputed election within First Mvexbyterian in a small town. It mentions a pastor’s reelection, probation and parish concerns, with a historical aside about a congressman and a death in a nearby area. The fragmented text references church governance and local officials.
A fragmented, slang filled note asks where to live next month and lists various places and names. It mentions rentals and locations with unclear spellings and references to a person named Danny Innifords and others, suggesting a search for a better place to stay and possible advertisements in an evening paper.
A radio concert Thursday features mezzo soprano and pianist as guest artists. The program includes Carrie Ancots Ton and other pieces, with performances broadcast from Alavinga and amplified from Norwest stations, drawing a large audience across the city.
Reported outbreak affects cattle herds across a region near West Centre with investigations planned by the State Tivistiess Commission. Officials say action teams will survey affected areas and coordinate with local authorities to assess losses and containment options.
A Charleston area blast at a general ordnance depot leveled a building near the depot ten miles away. Three workmen were killed, including foreman J Hid of Virginia, with thirty or more others injured as 800 kegs of powder exploded and shock was felt for miles. The cause remains unclear.
Stranger funeral rites for Chinatown Gertie are noted with unusual ritual in New York. The report describes masked processions and suspicions of propriety breaches, alongside broader wartime testimony about harsh conditions in Russia.
Fragmented OCR notes report the death of a British airman tied to an ambush near a city, naming a few officers and locations with garbled phrasing. The account mentions a flight practice and an attempted escape but lacks clear dates or full identities.
A fragment describes an illustrated children’s periodical with four pages of colorful pictures and stories. It notes boy oriented content, hobby topics, and a plan to publish on a Saturday issue dated April 2 with mentions of color plates and juvenile interests.
The note references a planned gathering next Saturday and mentions a delivery to a person or group. It appears as a torn page with scattered details including names and dates, lacking clear context or fully readable facts.
The Missouri Pacific Railroad obtained from the Interstate Commerce Commission permission to issue a mortgage and bonds to raise funds. The executive finance plan calls for paying liabilities and reimbursing the treasury for any deficits, with details on repayments and obligations.
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