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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1922

Page

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Aged Widow of Civil War Vet to Receive 10900 Pension

Margaret Hover, an aged widow long living in Jackson County, is due a pension of 10900. The 84 year old says her husband James Foyer, who died in the war, left her four children and she supported them with sewing and dying work after moving to Lees Summit. The report notes her grief and displacement following the veteran’s death and subsequent relocation.

Bansas Mire Margaret Hover Chson County Howe Maper G.aa James Foyer Folhia Springfield Lees Summit Ma

Speech Is Recovered In New York Child Case

New York August 102 AWhough Jena Sten four years old lied Yeon deaf and dunty since birth. Her speech was studied by physicians who observed defects of the Hines unos cap dein eal oh orits and noted influence from deformities.

New York Jena Sten Vemonia

School To Open Nueces County Texas September Term

School plans for Nueces county Nueces County Texas announce opening the term September 13 following four day session at Peachons Institute. The report notes upgrades to grounds and facilities at Cov erly and gro x sre, with equipment inspections and preparations underway for the new term.

Corpus Christi Tex Tur Nueces County Peachons Coverly

Heat Not Diminished Delays Cool Weather Hopes

Ulivago reports no relief from extreme heat with sweltering conditions persisting yesterday. Thousands flocked to beaches and water outlets seeking shade and relief as the heat wave continued with no sign of respite today.

Ulivago

Tarnished Man Misidentification Sparks Town Rumor

A Rumor in Taesville claims Travis Barnhill was tarred and feathered by masked men, but further details reveal the attacked man was actually Fraly Barnhill, who shares a similar name with Travis. Investigators later identify the two relatives and clear Travis Barnhill of involvement.

Taesville Eas Travis Barnhill

Senate tax proposals face quick votes before recess

Washington press reports the Senate quickly weighing tax proposals amid numerous amendments. Senator Unfield proposes 35 cent per barrel tariffs on crude oil and 85 cents per barrel on refined product, with similar ideas sent to the House by the Wass and Mesos Committee. In Texas, dead deer found in Deer Are Dying county prompt notes of possible disease or poisoning, with no signs of shooting and feast on abundant water and game.

Washington, D.C Senate Unfield Republican Oktahoma Nin Tex Asbsesse

aged woman walks across country to seek son's release

Mrs Margaret Amlerson of Leavenworth Kansas walked across the United States to presidents seeking clemency for her son Joseph Anderson 30 who had been in federal custody. He was serving a two year sentence starting October 4 1921 for fraudulent enlistment and disciplinary barracks confinement. A telegram from the Department of Justice indicated a pardon had been signed by the President.

Leavenworth Ina Margaret Amlerson Stour Falls S. D Washington, D. C Hacding Joseph Anderson Anderson United States Fort Leavenworth Mintary Guio Trusy Wilton Chercane Wyo Mantet Oon Cairge

Germany Fails to Pay Amid Allied Debts Note

From Kerlin Aug 1802 the report says the German government faced pressure from Britain France Tsar and Holland over unpaid foreign debts. It notes a decline in currency value affecting payment of 9,000,000 pounds and mentions allied nationals in the payment chain. In Texas Aransas Pass Cape Christi area, Belen Barnhart 60s died Sunday after a short illness at her home. she had lived in Aransas Pass for many years. Funeral arrangements were set from the residence Tuesday morning.

Associated Press Kerlin Corman Fuestig Tsalian Aransas Pass Lomits Capes Christi Tex Belen Barnhart Natn Aronsan Push Beenhart Aranses Kira Dmpahiera Raoralag

Am Hines of Dugiance Quillian Trial Note

Unclear OCR fragment mentions Mrs Stone Quillian AM Hines with names Leah Wade and rouxcir. No coherent event or roles identifiable to form a concrete news item.

Mrs. Stone Quillian AM Hines of Dugiance Rouxcir Leahwade

Oklahoma regents censure teacher for alleged Klan ties

Debarr, vice president at the University of Oklahoma, faced reprimand by the board of regents for alleged political ac quisition in the recent primary, with charges tying him to the Ku Klux Klan and urging votes for an unsuccessful Democratic gubernatorial candidate. The regents met in executive session.

Okishoma Cy Oktay Win Debarr Wicversity Oklshoma Oklahoma Tuesilas Debarr Ku Klux Klan Cua

Two Negroes Doomed in North Carolina Electric Chair

In Carthage North Carolina on August eighteenth two Negroes were found guilty of charges stemming from an assault on Mr and Mrs HL Ketchens of Miami Florida. Angus Murphy and Jasper Thomas were sentenced to death by electric chair on September fifteenth. John Evy was found guilty of a lesser charge and not yet sentenced. Guards and troops stood vigil as the verdicts were delivered.

Carthage N. C Ketchens Miami Fla Southern Pines John Evy Angus Murphy Jasper Thomas

Chicago Scientist Dear Dies After Illness

Professor Rollin I. Salisbury, a renowned geologist and geography scholar at the University, died recently after a period of illness. His work earned international recognition and he contributed significantly to academic circles and field studies.

Chicago Rollin I Salisbury Uni Cissenzy

Cobbler Swindled for 2000 by Jewelry Sharpers

An elderly cobbler in Oily Kansas was duped of $2000 by two men posing as a jeweler and his associate. The scam involved a phony sale of diamonds valued at $10,000 and a promise to return with funds, but the men vanished after taking the money, leaving the cobbler to face loss and delay in recouping his funds.

Associated Press Kans Max Beie Isichgelf Keir Beir Russia Tassin Tein Beil Uiry

Weather Damage and Drought Referenced in County Report

A grim report describes light to moderate rain in the northern eastern region of the county with minor snowfall near Del Rio Del Win and Cex. Damage from recent ruins is noted to worsen drought conditions as water reserves dwindle and grease begins to dry in the affected areas.

Hains del Ria del Win Cex Hid County

Weddin g of Miss Nelda Purcell to Lewion Stewart

Miss Nelda Purcell eldest daughter of Mr and Dr Z Burcell married Monday morning in Memphis Tennessee to Lewion Stewart of Provence Alabama. They will reside in Alabama. Both newlyweds are students at Southwestern University.

Georgeawn Nelda Purcell Z. Burcell Memphis Ton Lewion Stewart Provence Alabama Stewart Southwestern University Crockett

Murder Probe Unfolds in New Jersey Home

In a New Jersey case, two vials of chloroform were found at the home of Mrs. Giberson after her husband was shot dead in bed. Coroner Branner investigates whether Giberson was chloroformed before the shooting as the 8 year old son reports a foul odor and cord binding in the house.

Taha Hurst N.S Try Giberson Anuviler Corence Branner Giberson Doy Richmond Airs Ginal Fad Fie Asroke

Farmers Meet Opens Educational and Co America Convention

Aug 16 report notes the apalalate convention of thy .Tsrusors Eduestional and Co America opened yesterday for a.

Finekney Thy Tsrusors? Eduestional and Co America

Three Day Mission Delegates Attend Lewis Meeting

Delegates from parts of Lewis attend a three day mission with Davis national secretary in attendance. Line six navigation delivered item weave.

Davis

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