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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1921

Page

10

City banks offer temp loans to aid San Antonio mayors finances

Faced with urgent expenses, Mayor Block of San Antonio weighs temporary loans from two banks. Alamo National, Houston Bank and State National offered facilities and funds totaling up to $200,000 to cover immediate costs while permanent arrangements are settled. The mayor notes an injunction delaying some actions but says funds could be drawn to pay expenses once authorized.

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City workers face pay delays amid tax confusion

Employees in city departments await their earnings as a dispute over tax withholding and public notices creates concern. Officials warned taxpayers and the public that a delay could affect Monday and Tuesday payrolls, while workers hoped for a quick resolution and resumed pay.

Pictures as Evidence of Neighbor Garbage on Sidewalk

Woman complains that a neighbor’s garbage can blocks the Silowalk in front of their dwelling. The city department notes ongoing complaints and city garbage crews removing receptacles to rear, while the can remains on the sidewalk daily. A saddled photograph accompanies the report, showing the can in the foreground.

Sadak

Motorcycle Crash Injures Rider in City Streets

A motorcyclist was injured in a collision at River Avenue and Josephine Street as an automobile driven by H A Moss collided with the bike. The rider, Frank, was reportedly operating the machine at the time of impact on a Sunday afternoon, with other incidents noted on nearby streets including North Hackberry and Surleagn.

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Ad Men Celebrate Anniversary With Hotel Roof Garden Event

Members of the Advieattalag chil plan a celebration for the society’s anniversary at a hotel roof garden. A Monday luncheon at the Ginter features speaker OL 1 Michel on the importance of typography and layout in advertising. Attendance prize of $5 donated by the Mlanted Pyle ing Company awarded to Tirvid Avhain.

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Man Slashed in Street Near Military Plaza Restaurant

A man was found slashed on the sidewalk near Military Plaza restaurant and taken to Uroen Memorial Hospital. Police arrived after bystanders summoned aid. the victim could not provide identifying details. Authorities are investigating the motive and suspect details as they work to identify the assailant.

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James W. Terry Sr 25 Years SAPR Auditor Dies

James W. Terry Sr longtime auditor for the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad died at 5 20 am Monday at 214 Augusta Street San Antonio with private funeral arrangements to be held from the home at 4 pm Wednesday followed by services at St Marys Catholic Church officiated by Father Whelan CBL. Survived by four daughters Miss Mavourrite Terry Mrs Amy Wright and two others. Funeral attendees listed include W H Delntyre J Tate R B Brawner and many others.

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Cities back uniform taxation in state plan

A coalition of cities agrees to aid in securing uniform taxation across the state. The movement, led by business groups and chambers of commerce, seeks to standardize tax collection and distribution. County shares and proposed funding for an expense fund are discussed, with support from several chambers.

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Equi' wd Untoru Taxation Controversy Rumored

Officials in the San Antonio chamber argue irregularities in taxation are routine. They claim there is no statutory provision to guarantee constitutional burdens of taxation and that fairness requires proportional taxation for all entities.

Corey

Presbyterian Picnic At Lake Campacasa Near Mercedes

The Lake Campacasa event drew Presbyterians from multiple churches including Knoxville Tenn and Merced es with 1000-plus Sunday school pupils. Rev. T. A. Toombs spoke as the guest pastor and will dedicate the new Mercedes Presbyterian church next Sunday. Lower Rio Grande congregations total ten churches with eight resident pastors and about 1000 in Sunday schools.

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Cotton Picking Time Is Here Reminder in Home Clear

A terse notice notes cotton picking time with references to Sunshine by Family and a Crockett address. The fragmentary text mentions SRUGREEY 20 and indicates a local farming season cue or promotional snippet without complete details or dates.

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Sergeant Who Helped Capture Hassan Retires From Army

Master Sergeant tse Kuylwus of the Ordnance Department and commander of the Teves department in the Eighth Corps retires on October 1. He was first to reach General Scott after the general was wounded during the Hassan chase in the Zulu campaign and helped organize posts for Spanish War veterans in Philadelphia and Lexué. He served in Cuba and the Philippines, led ordnance operations at Fort Sam Houston, and plans to live in San Antonio after retirement.

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El Paso Man Chosen as U S Attorney General Assistant

Harvey R. Gamble of El Paso has been selected for a post under the United States attorney general. He is reported to have been assigned to Dr Daan for duties, with details arriving from Washington. Gamble arrived in El Paso.

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Gamble named assistant to Attorney General in El Paso

Tonle Mendy and other officials welcome the appointment of Mr Gamble to the attorney general's staff. His bar firm Walthall and Goable of El Paso is noted for its legal acumen. Gamble will serve in the Western district, with duties extending to the El Paso division, while incumbents may be replaced by new appointees under Hartman.

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No Chief Nomination Stalled by City Council Talk

The city council delayed a decision on appointing a new police chief as discussions with Mayor Duk and leaders continued. Rumors linked Henry Bo Matthews of San Antonio to replace Chief Al 8, but Mayor Black and officials withheld commitment pending financial terms and further talks. The council will not rush action and an ordinance related to burlesque remains under consideration with final action expected later in the week.

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Sunshine Laundry Ad Claims Monday Wash Schedule

An illustrated ad lists Sunshine Laundry and Dry Clean offering wash services on Monday through Friday with references to several days and the Rocket 3872 N Crockett and 3403 Thisd addresses. The copy highlights home relief through laundering and Dry Clean services with emphasis on Sunshine branding.

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Six Women Escape From Government Home Found Nearby

Six young Mexican women escaped the Government Home in the chitcorn section at 2 20 Monday morning, police say. One jumped from a window at Sister Sindee motive. The group fled across the Meerseheidt and Mittican intersection. One sustained a badly injured ankle after leaping a high fence. Three others were recaptured by agent Brad Davidson of the San Antonio Tumene Society at eight o’clock Monday morning.

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Soldier A MacGregor Completes Elite Time Tryouts

Private A. MacGregor of the Recent Poller Coast Army completed a controversial world record attempt on the Rosial Continent voyage. The event, shrouded in secrecy, highlighted military endurance and drew attention from observers across the service.

Inti A. MacGregor

Record of a transcontinental walker MacGregor aims for fall fast

The famous Walker MacGregor plans a continental crossing by foot appealing to cautious weather and safety. He would travel from New York toward Sao Francisco via Chicago and other cities, seeking a record in 105 days but may skip the fall leg to avoid peril.

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