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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1922
Page
9
Washington April 18 Republicans in the Senate conference vote 36 to 9 to pass a soldier’s bonus bill this session. Finance committee Republicans urged timely action while the tariff bill remains under consideration with aims to hold a quorum.
A man aged about 13 was found dead with a brick nearby in a city street. Police believe an assault occurred with possible burglary linked to a house in the area. Coroner will hold an inquest to determine the cause of death and identify suspects.
A chaotic robbery narrative describes bandits seizing $4000 in a bold April attack. Witnesses recount a white man leading the confrontation with a group that included a black follower, amid a tense scene near a street with chained devices and bystanders.
New York reports resumed talks between miners and operators over wage contracts as a joint subcommittee reopened negotiations. Both sides expect to define issues and set wage demand percentages later in the week while production remains at 3,800,000 tons to meet current needs.
Magnollia Petroleum and other Texas refiners ended a price war with a 21 cent per gallon rate. Stations in Houston and Dallas area reported prices collapsing from fifteen to twenty cents as Magnolia led an across the board rise to 21 cents. Officials noted the change followed a planned campaign to standardize pricing amid a broader market shift.
The scene at a cathedrals gathering turned tense during a service described as crowded with worshipers. A pastor urged calm after confusion as a heavy metal incident and mixed rumors troubled attendees. A note references arrangements for a funeral or memorial and mentions long residence in New Orleans and prior life in Elathan.
In the Midwest several rivers including the Mississippi overflow and flood warnings rise after rains. Cowlands floodstruck with levee breaks. farms evacuate families and livestock toward high ground. Groundhog region reports seven people hurt. relief work continues as towns brace for more water.
The trial features witnesses including Nyotoplay and others as jurors prepare after a chaotic night involving a local elite and alleged misconduct. Key figures referenced include Balamwoo Mish Apel and a Detroit millonaire, with testimonies focused on a March incident and the events surrounding a party that left one student injured.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Genoa attendance and a conference with unclear surrounding details. Names and places are garbled, hindering a clear summary of events or outcomes.
A brisk April norther moved through Texas causing temperatures to drop from the 50s to the 30s in places like Abilene and Amarillo. Forecasters expect cooler, unsettled conditions with chances of light rain and frost risks across East Texas, Oklahoma and the Carolinas as Fiesta events approach. Strong winds accompanied the front, with clouds and precipitation spreading from the Pacific into the central states.
In Vinyttesville Louisiana a Monday night demonstration led to an unusual union plan among employers. The action involves identifying workers with signed attestations and a push to test loyalty, with penalties including potential card testing and consequences for those found guilty of disorderly conduct.
Albert Sint, 20, lineman, survived a 100 volt electric shock while repairing a wire atop a pole in Wear Oakland. He was treated at a hospital with soaked clothing, while police investigated and crews lowered the live wire. The incident highlights workplace safety as authorities review the scene.
In Los Angeles on April 18, the process of obtaining a jury for the civil case of J. Relton Kouneds progressed with little public interest. The selection was postponed to August 4, with hopes to complete the voir dire during the same week.
Reported April 18 Caivaga notes widespread damage from blizzard like storms sweeping the Central States. About 20 known dead, fifteen in Minots, with four fatalities in the wider affected area. Injuries and property losses mount to millions as crippled communication hampers rescue efforts.
A would be assassin fired at Sheriff Cameron as he opened a telephone booth near Cameron. The shot missed. investigators believe a gang called the Chimes orchestrated the attempt over ten days with multiple shootings. A patrol officer and bystander were wounded and the city sought leads to halt the group.
Unclear OCR text describes postponements and shifting dates for a pageant or event. Mentions phrases like postponing to Friday and Tuesday night, with names and garbled terms possibly indicating participants and schedules. Specific details, dates, or locations are not decipherable.
A chaotic account describes a fatal shooting linked to gang activity near St Tauis. Witnesses mention a fire powered vehicle and multiple individuals present. Police cordon off the scene as investigators seek leads and identify suspects.
The Associated Press reports Genoa April 18 Allies decide Germany is barred from further participation in talks on Russia at the economic conference after its Rapallo agreement. Germany to be excluded from the Russian affairs sub commission. German foreign minister Ratheyau protests as unfair.
An farm land decree outlined by Deputy Queegsa imposes limits on land use and redistributes parcels to townsfolk. It bans certain expropriation methods, sets strict ownership rules, and threatens penalties for violators, aiming to control vast tracts and define residency eligibility under the enacted law.
Fragmentary text describes a suspicious situation and mentions authorities. Names and places are unreadable, but detectives and a city location are implied. The fragment lacks full clarity on people, dates, and outcomes.
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