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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1919

Page

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Thieves Steal Car From Garage Then Abandon It

A car owner, Mr. Greathouse, reported thieves entered his garage and drove off the vehicle. The carburetor flooded, thwarting the escape, and the thieves abandoned the auto four blocks away. Police investigated with Detective Kalday in charge, noting the incident occurred after nightfall on Barilla Place.

Kalday Detective Headquarters Beng Lily San Automobile Ren Greniec Barilla Place Mr. Greathouse Greathouse

Back Taxes and City Officials Debate Tax Collections

A fragmented note discusses back taxes tied to Mr. Ryan and former city attorney status, suggesting Mr. Ryan Flint and Mr. Harrigan pay overdue taxes. The item notes stress costs and mentions the Bell Campaign Committee and political advertising.

Ryan Ryan Flint Harrigan Antatio Bell Campaign Commiitee

Facts vs Fiction in San Antonio City Campaign

A newspaper notice attacks the Bell System tied false statements about candidate Joseph Ryan and praises several figures. It argues Ryan’s tax status is correct, condemns opponents as ring-controlled, and endorses W. A. Black Coy Crow Campbell and Harrigan for competence, experience, and fiscal prudence.

Texl Bell System Antlring

Loan workers rally to finish drive for Victory Lawn funds

Restoration of campaign progress shows donors and volunteers pledging large sums as Bear County races toward a $2,095,000 goal. Colonel Holmgree, Napier and multiple captains report hundreds of subscriptions and a two day push to complete fundraising slated at the Menger Hotel and Chamber of Commerce.

Bear County Victory Lawn Tuncleau Guyoter Hotel Greek American Association George (. Holmagreen Walter P. Napier Napier Ian Valley Satoee San Antonio Bexar Sea Ane Fonio Chery

Thedford's Medicine Draught Notice in Odd Verse

A fragmented ad voice extols Thedford's Draught for stomach and bowel relief. It mentions taking large doses by mistake, risks riding to sleep, and urges readers to try the product. The quirky text includes apparent names and place references, with cautionary lines about overuse and dosage.

Women’s Division Lon Twirl Ti Report Incomplete

Fragmented text from a women’s division event recounts chaotic seating, reprints, and offhand notes. Mentions workers, visits, and a planning meeting with references to specific people and places, though many details are garbled and unclear.

Vietry Tran Inlye Aging Soldiers WHE Begin Monday

Unclear OCR text lists names and events about aging soldiers and a Monday start. It mentions Victory Liberty, Donndalyn aigerttts, WRIA Ton i eat, and preparatory vigilante actions. The fragmentary items reference organizing through gatherings and a planned work start, with confusion in the phrasing.

Donndalyn

Liberty Loan Campaign Amid Turbulent Sales Figures

The article notes sales activity before May 10 with the Liberty Loan drive facing export and domestically weaker support. It cites camp leadership and officers who will reconvene to plan continued fundraising, acknowledging many new supporters cannot participate in the government payment plan.

Vietor Riount T. Hey Rembert G. Watson Anf Liberty Loan Fu Cooley Mira Dulent Tues Charles W Jorma C. Gd Gare Bakers St. M. Foucher Camp Hospital John M. Williams Beanquarters Robert G. Gresham Robert G. Gresham, Headquarters Camp Braving First Lieut. Tohn W. Buldixin Dental Iutiomary P. Rerehel Ci Companys Wiest Gyril Mf Toitelefakin Provost Chat Conmans Cape Hohgon Motor Crauspert

Court Holds Soldier Vote Will Be Legal

A court held that soldiers voting from abroad are eligible to vote without poll taxes, based on the 1902 constitutional amendment. Former Mayor Clinton G. Brown and TH. Rilgeway opposed the injunction, arguing the suit aimed to preserve soldier voting rights. Judge Studer noted the ruling could apply to those charged with poll taxes who could not pay before the deadline.

Clinton G. Brown TH. Rilgeway Fudge Studer

Voter Suppression Fears Stir in Local City Election Details

A garbled report warns about about 1500 people potentially unable to vote in the upcoming city election on Tuesday May 18. It notes a disruption causing a delay until May 24 and mentions security and oversight concerns. The piece references soldiers and a broader struggle over voting access and visibility.

Roe Atta Ain Suike Vouiite Suiv Maciel

SIMILAR IULING AT EUSTON DESCHI...ED SOLDIERS TO VURE

A fragmented report from Tex April 26 notes petitions by wounded soldiers from The Marne and mentions a May 22 court date for a constitutional writ. Names and details are garbled, but the piece records a judge’s action granting a writ to treat Pattieny and others amid wartime duties and a related inquiry.

Fasten, Tex Marne Waiaes Jansen

Italian Situation Clearing Rapidly

The report notes rapid changes in the Italian situation with the government facing a vote of confidence. It discusses potential cabinet changes, the effect on the presidency, and possible transitions of power if leaders depart or new policies are adopted. Endings hinge on parliamentary votes and allied support.

Sitine Weis Ik Ufforths Lynesing Beroun Nresensatt Linges Wendy Tially Ilean Wilko

Honest Mike Campbell for San Antonio Parks and Sanitation

Public appeal endorses Mike F. Campbell as Cosestiongr of Parks and Sanitation. Born and raised in San Antonio, he is a conservative, economical leader with executive ability. Emphasizes sanitation, garbage removal, food inspection for the poor, and faithful service without political favors.

San Antonio Mike F. Campbell Santonio Mike John P. Campbell Campbell Ife M. F. Campbell

World unrest stirs as leaders meet in Rome and London

A chaotic dispatch from Rome details protests and political maneuvering as Premier Orlando plans talks with King Victor Ammanuel and a ministerial meeting to decide Parliament timing. Demonstrations surge against President Wilken, with crowds chanting Viva Italia and protests increasing.

Rome American Orient Qin Unl Nuights Colmuibi Kuepunem GS Uginat Urlande Nelson Page Raly Tealoride Aly Sineera Xyanpathy Chraoa 10 Vresilent Wilaon A Fide Hag Oteen Cherane Uf Detreet Tink Bad Wiken Maly Orlando Victor Ammanuel

Training Helioot for Wounded

Fort Worth news notes an aviation training event related to wound treatment and vehicle operation. The report appears garbled with numerous misspellings but mentions Carruthers Aviation and a Modern Board involved in the training, with unclear dates and participants.

Fort Worth Vex Carruthers Aviation Serna Qwlahenne Alunittert

Daniels Sees Albert in Brussels Amid a Stream of Names

In Brussels on April 2, Danielssaid the meeting included prominent figures such as Brand Whitlock and Josephus Daniels along with several others. The discourse touched on sociology topics and names of various delegates appeared in the report.

Brussels Ainang Mbvister Brand Whitlock Cftmont Josephus Daniels

Fortune Made In Corn Trading Declared By Operator

An operator named Gorge A. Rob erfh of Canalist Nebo was reported to have cleared about 2,060,000 in three months according to a board of valve operations. The article notes substantial profits from corn trading and mentions Chicago as a reporting hub.

Ooh Chicago Gorge A. Roberfh Canalist Nebo Vale

Fragmented OCR note on prices and deliveries

The readable text describes prices per bushel and monthly figures, with references to TSU Hip Jans Hein and a February delivery period. It mentions holdings and voided units across the six nations, noting a dispute over Muay delivery and a concerned party HLT0 a boedel.

Hip Earn

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