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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1921
Page
11
Washington august report on Democratic moves to recommit the bill aiming to tax profits from soft drink sales. Republicans claim the measure shifts tax burden and benefits speculators. debate highlights proposed income tax swaps and opposition charges of benefiting large holders and wealthier taxpayers.
A year-old dairy boy who killed Theodore Bernhard last Tuesday in Bun Antonin will be tried by a jury on sanity grounds. Deputies say the man shows violent temper but may be sane, with experts to decide if a special or regular trial is needed. Local officials note possible links to marijuana and other weed lore.
The report notes secrecy around a treaty pact under study in Berlin and referenced by officials including Secretary Earphas. It describes Allied and German positions, with focus on cautious diplomacy and potential concessions tied to Austria and other nations as the draft treaty circulates quietly through channels.
A cryptic OCR fragment references a person or event at a Great Lakes naval training facility. Readable terms include Great Lakes, naval training, and a named phrase suggesting a discovery or incident during a progress or expansion page.
Fragmentary weather item mentions a forecast period around Thursday and Friday with uncertain numeric data and unclear place names. Details are unreadable, but the note hints at temperature or precipitation guesses and guidance from a local source.
The report lists temperatures and wind directions for multiple locations including New York and Washington. It notes a warm sunny day in some areas with highs around the low to mid 80s and cooler conditions elsewhere.
Austin Aug 48 The house appropriations committee rejected the educational bill passed by the senate and substituted a bill from the house. The vote reflected tensions between the two chambers over the education appropriation and the potential for an extra legislative session. Governor Neff has not communicated plans, but signals point toward a possible veto and renewed conflict over timing and funding.
Three persons reported thefts of box cars south of Boston in August. Damaged property valued at about five thousand dollars was recovered from a wreck of a train car in a yard near the railroad. Police state investigations are ongoing to identify the culprits and recover remaining stolen items.
Reported by detectives, a diamond valued at 200 dollars and important papers were taken in a robbery. The suspects seized most property from the victim, wrapped in a package addressed to the McCullohson home, leaving only cash. A man named McCutcheon was halted in Madison Square as gunmen fled. witnesses described the attackers as in army regalia.
Washington August 14 190 The Senate debate on the question of disarmament conferences focused on steps taken by the administration. Lodge of the Foreign Relations Committee refrained from publicly stating his views, signaling cautious positions as negotiations proceed. Debate highlighted differing opinions on a broader “general reduction” of armament and potential participation in forthcoming conferences.
In Shreveport Louisiana on August eighteen Crage McMillany attacked his son in law Humphres whet jla and killed him after chasing him through a barn. The assailant then sought the grandfather’s house and wounded another man. The incident occurred amid a feud over an 18 year old marriage arrangement involving McMillany’s daughter and an orphaned nephew. McMillan died minutes after the shooting. a search for the suspect followed.
An article fragment reports Barker Patrick C. Heatin and William A. Urghower in a legal abatement case involving Vinerec Attienes Swark at Rewlwooil. Hightower and Coleman are cited with statements of despair and persistence, signaling a dramatic personal resolve amid ongoing proceedings.
Report from Dublin Aug 18 notes De Valera denouncing the British peace offer and Ireland’s stance on separation from England. Observers saw broad opposition in the irish Republican meeting with Ulster and London negotiations ongoing. The talk emphasized readiness to sacrifice for an independent Ireland while awaiting British response.
A chaotic report from Uhistgn Aug 1 describes amateur investigators in Evanston and Los Angeles challenging the Japan IV treaty renewal. The piece follows Raine of the eauerky and Willee Doggett as they pursue rumors, with mention of Mrs Thoundai Dy and various self appointed critics pressuring officials.
In Mississippi, Annie Neuermeier of Portage and Hirvo dwellings caught fire after an explosion. Five people burned. home destroyed along with several others in the area. Reported property loss estimated at $3700 with extensive damage to nearby structures.
Aug 18 dispatches report negotiations over ransom for captives held by Moors as Spain plans to advance on Melilla. Corresp says Spanish forces aimed to retake territory along the coast and river Kerk, with hostages and property to be seized if resistance continues. London and Washington briefings note Spanish factions and a possible general reorganization of the federal jury upcoming in Daugherty era.
The correspondent reports Angora, capital of the Turkish nation, being evacuated as Turkish forces advance. Corroborating details describe fear of broader conflict and threats to civilians and supplies, with Greek authorities and Ottoman forces involved in ongoing maneuvers.
Fragmented report outlines a jail escape attempt foiled in Texarkana with a city police interception. Details are garbled but indicate law enforcement involvement and an arrested individual aftermath.
In Butte Montana on August 1, a father intervened during an eagle attack on a baby held by Albert Pievie. The child was saved after a ten minute struggle. the eagle was killed with a stick. The incident ended with the bird brought home as a trophy.
A long War Department report rebuts bribery claims and assigns direct or indirect responsibility for Bergdoll’s escape. It criticizes Ansel and Cresson while exonerating others, with minority and majority views on who bore accountability. The inquiry names Ansel, Cresson, Campbell, and several generals, noting no conclusive evidence of bribery but faulting planning and oversight in the Bergdoll escape.
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