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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1922

Page

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Gasoline stocks fall while crude oil remains abundant

The weekly summary from the Americas Meteorological Institute reports United States refinery stocks decreasing for the second month in a row as crude oil supplies stay ample. U.S. refinery stocks dropped to about 411,030 barrels, with slight changes in oil products and a broad decline in refined product demand across regions. Crude imports and production figures show mixed trends with some states posting gains and others declines, while overall crude prices remain steady in the district.

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Typhoon Death Toll Reach Vast Levels in Affected Region

The disaster reports from August 2 describe an immense cyclone toll with thousands dead and widespread destruction. Ares officials estimate deaths around 60 thousand and note vast property losses across the stricken area.

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Chicago group Formed to Avert Strikes and Aid Middle Class

The Associated Press reports Chicago organizers announce the Society of the American Community to curb industrial strife and defend middle class interests, launching a national middle class society.

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Vardaman Stephens Lead In Heated Senate Contest

Jackson Miss August 17 Campaigns for former Senator James K Yardaman oppose Hubert D Stephens in a Democratic primary runoff both seeking endorsements to succeed John Sharp Williams. Belle Kearney’s stance remains undecided though women’s support is seen as influential. Secondary primaries set for September 5 with Congress contests in several districts already underway.

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Unclear: fragmented sports recap with names and events

Fragmented OCR text references several players and a contest in the fourth quarter and a late shift in momentum. No coherent outcome or complete names are readable to establish a clear record.

Navy Plans Scrapping Under Washington Treaty Terms

Navy announces wartime scrapping plan under naval reduction provisions. Several ships will be dismantled after turret removal and transfer to scrap yards once the treaty becomes operative and signed by all powers. Ship tonnage affected includes 8000 16400 14000 and other listed vessels.

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Large flow of immigrants enters the United States

Washington August 17 Immigrants entering the United States since July 1 total nearly 49000 with the majority from Italy Russia the United Kingdom Germany Greece and Czechoslovakia under the 3 percent restrictive act. Officials estimate about 310000 more may enter during the remainder of the fiscal year.

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Texas Engineers and Public Officers Form Flood Control Push

Texas engineers and public officers organized the Texas Conservation Association in Waco to promote flood control and water conservation in Texas. The group aims to secure legislation to advance the program and lists numerous regional leaders and officials across the state as members and officers.

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More Clerks Engaged to Ease Mail Congestion

The Post Office Department announces additional non clerks hired nationwide from June 2 to reduce press of work and overtime. 1827 non clerks added at Chicago office and 208 at Manhattan borough, with others distributed to offices in 40 states as needed.

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Governor Neff Cast Absentee Ballot in Runoff Vote

Waco Texas August 17 Governor Neff voted absentee in the senatorial run off. He died Wednesday after depositing his ballot with County Clerk D W Bake at the courthouse in Waco. The report notes Neff's support for his chosen candidate in the run off and mentions the absentee process.

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Heat Kills One as Wave of Heat Sweeps St Paul

In St Paul Minnesota on August 7 a deadly heat event left one man dead and a woman overcome. The victim identified as G W 170 died from heat related illness while Conrad a 42 year old resident at the same hospital suffered heat prostration and was treated.

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