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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1922

Page

7

Levee Breach and Flood Crest Near Stuy Orleans

In Stuy Orleans Louisiana on April 29 crews report the Mississippi River receding after levees began giving way. Authorities describe water flowing into Lake Forgac and a six mile wide flood stream through parish lines while investigators recount a gun incident linked to prohibition officers and a staged firefight as a warning signal.

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Flood Devastates Delta Farmland Across Multiple Parishes

April 28 reports indicate about 50,000 people above Ferriday face floodwaters from the Mississippi and tributaries. An estimated 730,000 valid votes? half viable. crops damaged across Concordia, Tensas, Ouachita, and surrounding parishes with 300,000 acres of cotton rooted out at $5 per acre. Levee repairs cost millions daily as transport and livestock shipments suffer. Relief hubs reestablished as residents evacuate flood zones and await assistance.

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Dead Man's Brother Tells of Shooting

The report recounts testimony about a shooting that killed Frank Dayton. Key figures include Frank Carton, a deputy coronist, and Sheriff An Serna. Investigators described the scene, the weapon used, and the aftermath, with details on conclusions drawn and corroborating statements.

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Walsh Leaves Trail Amid Turbulent Team Change

Walsh departs amid a disorderly scene at Walsh Trade League, as rival clubs and staff discuss the move. The event centers on a gym arrangement and a contentious leave, with no clear timetable for return and mixed speculation about leadership shifts influencing the club’s direction.

Artillery Fire Near Peking Amid Railway Protection Efforts

A fighting arc along the Peking Lyao railway extends from Mocting, 20 miles south of Tientain, to south of Peking. Heavy artillery near Changsttein and near the Marco Polo bridge prompts foreign nationals to head to the capital for safety as Allied forces try to safeguard the capital and railway under General Chang and General Wo Pei Fu. The battle line reportedly runs about 100 miles, with ongoing clashes affecting access to Peking and allied efforts to protect key transport links.

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Lady Astor Honored at Capital Luncheon by Virginians

Lady Astor was fêted in Washington with a capital luncheon hosted by Charles Aughey and attended by Virginia delegates and members of the Virginia League of Women Voters. She spoke on moral law and women’s roles, praised the American press, and mingled with lawmakers including Representative Mahovtsin.

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High Mason Dies Edward 3 Halaily

Edward H Halaily 53 died Friday morning at his home on Woodlawn Avenue Kansas City after a life as a cigar wholesaler and political author. He lived in New York before settling in Pennsylvania and Mesas, with survivors including wife Moxy Elizabeth Austin and other relatives. Funeral arrangements were not fully clear in the fragment.

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Fear Mob Violence After Triple Killing

Fragmented OCR text describes fear of mob violence following a triple killing in Seluvier county. Mentions names such as Shevill Lashbrook, Deputy Neff, and a sheriff's dorm, with unclear references to individuals and events amid unrest.

Seluvier County Atawivilis K Audracy Shevill Lashbrook Devine Neff

Agitations Blamed in Local Turmoil At Meeded Royal

A chaotic scene unfolds as factions blame agitators for violence linked to a deadly incident at the Meeded royal. Witnesses report a lone juror, M. Keller, testifying as authorities seek accountability for the deaths and injuries amid a shaken community in Meeded.

Fragmented World War II Era Text from a City Page

An assortment of garbled OCR style phrases mentions a world flag, April 204, war, economic concerns, a disarmament conference in Washington, and various names and places. Text appears as a scattered, non-coherent historical stub with no clear event or date reliably identifiable.

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Chicagoan Kills Self At Cemetery Part Owner

Chicagoan and former cemetery part owner Farwell shot himself at a cemetery he once co owned. His friends reported his health had declined and prompted a quiet funeral plan. Elsewhere a woman was found in Dallas and a missing person case from Yor Witt was solved.

Chicago Apel Biettalph Farwell Aining Dallas Gmleom Yor Witt Hae Butrend M. Halton

Oh Boy Junior Page Seeks Names For Baseball Cap Giveaway

A playful plea asks readers to send in names and addresses of schoolmates and playmates for a local baseball cap prize. The note invites youngsters to submit as many names as they remember, promising a new Babe Ruth style hat and stressing the chance to be featured in the light office notice.

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Bishop Thirkield Urges Spiritual Aid to Mexico

Bishop William J Thirkield of the Methodist mission in Peru and the Americas speaks at Heaven Tilt Trinity Church on Sunday about Mexico's great need for spiritual aid and education. He notes growing conditions and praises efforts by local leaders and supporters to provide funding and schooling for Mexican youth, aiming to lift nations through faith and industry.

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Bree Singied Pails at Niagara Falls Show

A fragmented account notes Bree Singied Pails at Niagara Falls with Shredded Wheat Company involvement and a film screening. It mentions Noraross tai opinions, Kingavills, and a Mostimdla Church service with local families attending.

Great Falls

Fourteenth district candidates seek party primaries

Local notices announce multiple candidates for Democratic primaries in Bexar County and surrounding districts. Names include sheriff and county positions with mentions of candidacy and the party primary process.

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Woman Proclaims Innocence After Witnessed Incident

In a crowded scene near Hauior Way and Crowkete streets Mrs Mace Met faced questioning as a warrant was issued for her arrest. A witness reported a liquor bottle left at a Sid Bowe residence while authorities filed charges and set bail at fifty shillings.

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Dairy worker arraigned on drug charges in county court

June Priday hurried to the commissioner’s office as Wyle Jackson of a local dairy was arraigned before Justice Edwards Saturday on charges of possessing and selling his ware. A small amount of sugar was involved, according to the filing. He waived and his fine was set at six dollars.

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Missing Persons Probe Follows Saturday Help Call

Police searched Saturday after receiving a call regarding a missing elderly man and a boy. The man, 73, identified as Toho Yeager, left his home on Thursday from 620 South Bloves Street and has not returned. A neighbor reported seeing him and the boy near a corner before dawn, with the man described as wearing corduroy overalls and a hat.

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School Program Arranged for Pupils Benefit

The Diemsna school plans an entertainment closing on Wednesday. Pupils will perform a program titled by the school, with receipts benefiting the schol.

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Opening Chautauqua Program to Be Held in Tabernacle

The opening program of the Bilatou White Chautauqua will be presented Saturday night at the Fuleraecle Matthie and St. Mary's otreer, with later acts scheduled for Sunday. A tent equipment delay caused by an Houston shipping issue pushed back Sunday’s start, but the show is expected to be ready. The program features Patie Blemine and Hast Tadian wagie aca epitit nuntevindization as central attractions.

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