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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1922

Page

5

Pioneers of Texas Hold Annual Fiesta and Dipping Dilemma

The Bayar Pioneers held a Monday gathering at the Menger hotel to elect officials and hear speeches on Texas history. Colonel Buck praised old fashioned dances and recounted experiences from Fort Worth to the Philippines as the group celebrated pioneer heritage and prepared for a public dipping and trade era.

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Stock Yards Record and Union Meeting Noted

A garbled report from local stock yards notes a union meeting and a series of unclear events. Names and places are unreadable, but mentions a large aggregation near the lanes. The fragment hints at leadership and a notable turnout but specifics are impossible to confirm.

Obituary notices from San Antonio area mix veterans and locals

Obituaries list several local figures including Aris HW Gathier a 44 year veteran of the Red Mintle company and a native of Virginia who died at home after 24 years in San Antonio. He is survived by his widow a son and two brothers. Other notices include Mrs HW Hertran Mrs May Alexander Monela and Mrs Tillom Elma Matombs with funeral plans and interment details at local cemeteries. The notices name churches undertakers and multiple relatives and note services or burials scheduled in coming days in San Antonio and nearby areas.

Aris Gathier Daiis Tegthier Virginia San May Alexander Monela Alexander Munela Lac Arkansas Shraveport Josephine Feon George Jokeest San Antonia Ole Tom A. Tarnes Dine Toff Ark Lark Alexander Moncla Che Faeeva Zig Une Dortakine Company J. J. Gates Firse Taptist Church Keraw Weilhesdur Termannt

Knight’s Trial Shrouded in Confusion and Allegations

A hazy report details Knight and others facing a trial with juries summoned and multiple witnesses. Claims include poisoning, violence, and killings tied to a court case. Several names appear, with unclear actions and dates, while court proceedings and potential convictions loom amid unclear evidence and fragmented testimony.

Concert notes echo aid from varied events

Concerts by radio will continue with new formats and plans to raise funds for somatic devices. Broadcasts promise enhanced listening with improved apparatus and arrangements involving Mali and Barham. Public inquiries welcome via phone and press releases detail timelines and venues.

Laundry-Laundry-Laundry Siege at the Anew Depot

A noisy scene erupts around Astonio Steam Laundery Crockett 870,038 as patrons and clerks clash with officials. Fire and commotion echo on Mary’s Street during a Sunday shift change, with witnesses recounting confusion and rapid evacuations.

Fia Hein Astonio Steam Laundeey Crockett

Use of Industrial Gas Here Less Than Dallas Says Kifer

Miter, general manager of the Public Service Company, told The Light Mondy that prevailing conditions are not favorable for comparing gas rates to Dallas. He cited San Antonio and Dallas conditions as not comparable, noting greater industrial use in Dallas and plans to adjust only when local demand matches Dallas.

Dallas Kifer San Antonio Micmot Tate de Tandé Kiger Kifer Visyd San Antonin Mallos

Legion Fight Over Indiana Legislation Ends in Ban

The American Legion reports a conflict centered on the Langley bill for the Senate, with national commander Hanlor MacNiter noting the passage as a final step in the Legion’s program. The bill would appropriate 47,008,000 for veteran hospital construction under Director Forbes, while an executive order would place Public Health service hospitals under centralized control, handled by Colonel Fathers.

Indianapolis Forhoy Veteran's Bureau Hanlor MacNiter American Legion Senate Mack Nider Forbes Beevieo

Turbulent April Grain Prices and Dam Repairs Reported in Cuero

Cuero Texas April 12 reports weather damage and river flow affecting dam repair work. Power plant and river channel changes tied to the Jedho dam create concerns for local industry and daily life. Officials discuss cost and schedule impacts as reconstruction proceeds.

Crolen Guyilnlusne Jedho Ereni Yorktown Omer Rover Braichirs

Unclear historical notice from Murens area dispatch

Fragmentary text reports water issues in Murens Texas with scattered names and dates. Mentions April and August entries, but key details are garbled, leaving uncertain events and participants.

Dance and Elks Notice Punctuate San Antonio Page

A chaotic San Antonio page notes a Elks Lodge special meeting and postponed carnival events plus ad items for jobs, services, and local entertainment. Reports of a Sunday assault and a vehicle theft case are joined by listings for carpet cleaning and jewelry shops amid a flood of ads and notices.

Elks le San Antonio Elks Lodge G. (. Collins Suutetry Aid

Cottonseed Crushage Falls in Duty Report Findings

Washington DC April 47 The Cottonseed report of the Bureau for the eight month period shows decreased crushed cottonseed total at 2 830 438 tons from 3 525 025 last year with on hand at mills 107 050 tons vs 175 000. Refined oil produced 7 39 3429 pounds vs 8 708 000 last period. Coke and meal produced 1 31 cal fens vs 1 58 000. Linters exports and on hand totals are noted with varying figures.

Washingtony D.C Coy Bus Bureau Eigh Monuthe Perlal Linters Beceure Bgats Bates TSX Bates Tinteys Cunning Walt

Store Robbery at 107 West Commerce Street

Burglar broke into the Petra Jaminez store on West Commerce Street early Sunday, stealing several hundred dollars worth of assorted goods. A youthful Mexican suspect, believed to be part of the gang, was reportedly taken into custody.

Petra Jaminez Commerce Street Vidal Hich

Theft raid yields varied items from room and safe

A burglary reported at 840 p m lists stolen goods including three dozen handkerchiefs two gold watches and a leather belt among others. A chauffeur named Lowry reports his watch and vest pocket items stolen while asleep. Police found the claim of a safe blowout at the corner of South Alou and Beauregard false upon investigation by Detectives Rhunke and Captain Trevino.

Stalin Lowry Bundas Efternbon Galan Street Var South Aloo Beauregard Thorning Rhunke Captain Trevino

Corpus Christi Street Car Service Resumes After Fire

Corpus Christi resumes street car service after a fire destroyed the line along Chaparral Street in mid October 1921. The first car will run through the Elip line on Friday with a schedule to be announced by W J Widrige, manager of the company.

Corvus Wex Corpus ‘Christi Pascel Chaparral Street Widridge Imanager San Marcos Tex Angi Gates Thomas American Legion Hopkins Ef Down

Supreme Court blocks exclusive leases on shoe machinery

The U S Supreme Court upheld a lower ruling barring exclusive leases and certain royalty terms for renting patented shoe machinery. The decision, aligning with the Clayton Act, prevents coercive contracts that limit competition in footwear manufacturing. Justice Brandeis contributed to the deliberations.

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Pecan Expert Lectures Across Counties in Texas

J D Jobers, agricultural agent for Wics tena county, recognized by A and M College of Texas as a pecan expert to present demonstrations and lectures on pecan shell persue by budding into the nation tree. He has recently addressed Cuero, Yous Kum and Yorktown audiences.

Victoris J. D. Jobers Wicstena County A. & M. College of Texas Witt Dowers Cuero Yous Kum Yorktown

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