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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1922

Page

6

Kansans Arrest Likely Over Court Mockery Riot

A chaotic nationwide walkout and explosion wave disrupted rail lines from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Bombs damaged tracks in multiple states as officials prepared for potential troop deployments. Governor Morrison declined federal troops but vowed protection of railroad property amid tense labor unrest and security measures.

Morrison North Carola Ind Spencer Suthern Airway Jirius Harrison Ate Yenior Iim Missouri Toro Muader Armaal Gants Remoril Anticicds Great Northern Railway Oatyre Move Lovad Ichily Rherhogds Hedenne Northern Pratt Chomiuis Mie Ware Bt Ushiti Phawace Ohio Chicago Rock Pacific Feleral Marshal Mesatl Ted Ate Pis Art Hovik Covernor Robertson Fed Shivey Val Ceanty Ity Minde

Plane Crash Near Washington Coast Hospitalized Pilot and Passenger

A chartered aircraft from Washington to the coast crashed near Mortiiley. The pilot and a passenger were taken to a hospital with unspecified injuries. Rescue teams searched the area as witnesses described the tall glass structure and the fire.

Mexican youth leaps from fourth story during capture at Joske Brothers

A 20 year old Mexican man, held for officers after allegedly taking a dress from Joske Brothers, escaped by leaping from the fourth floor window. He landed on a roof and then another roof before being arrested by a traffic officer and taken to Robert W. Green Memorial Hospital with unknown injuries. The man denied stealing the dress found on him.

Liberty Evi I Hotiay Joske Brothers Department Store Caramerce Street Lan Alamo Plaza Robert W. Green Memorial Hospital

Hot Weather Drives Texas Heat Wave and Rain Tiny

A rough weather summary reports extreme heat across Texas with San Antonio and central areas reaching up to 100 degrees while the southern states see possible thundershowers. Hondo reports about two tenths of an inch of rain from a passing thunderstorm. Elsewhere, showers touch the Atlantic and Gulf regions as heat persists. The forecast calls for rising western heat with limited storm chances through the early week.

San Antonia Lexas Nero Rata San Antonio Hondo Payr Vette Bitevion Caxas Boriday Howey Southavaird Washington Durenia Fieles

Weather summary from scattered torn text

Partial weather notes for multiple cities include San Antonio and St Louis. Mentions temperatures from 61 to 95 with clear and windy conditions in various regions. Reported readings reference Texas and New York with highs around 90s and lows around 60s, plus mentions of winds and showers.

St Louis Cemperature Cleary India Frante Merthi Lero Cilenger Thy Royal Tenapare Lane Hasan New York Tempoeratnee Dlowdy

Suspect Not Missing Bank Teller Identified Differently

A Denver bank teller theft suspect, Hewit Frederick Morse, remains at large after allegedly absconding with 757,?6 from International Trust Co. Denver. A Denver bank clerk, Copeland, identified a man in San Antonio as not Morse, prompting federal officers to reassess the case. The man, calling himself Smith at times, claimed amnesia about his identity, while Copeland pursued verification to prove or disprove Morse.

Frederick Morse International Trust Company of Denver San Antonio A. W.opeland Morse Rio Grande Lasedo Copeland Jiil Nol Hank Thesman Beowas Morse Aeting Smith Mihi Mr. Copeland Audi Ata Nediffere Chongs Tania Box

Pennsylvania Mayor Grants Brewers Leave to Make Good Beer

Jolinstown officials were told by Mayor Cuntfield they may produce and sell “good beer” on factuca and sell if no new beer, with arrest possible for illicit liquor. Prohibition enforcement questions arise as officials discuss substituting liquor for water and potential actions by authorities in Johnstown and Washington, D.C.

Pennsylvania Jolinstown Jolystown Cuntfield Ffactuca Tlaynes Waltth Washington, D.C Johnstown Traynes Hagynet Confield

Hertzberg Challenges Cunningham At Texas Picnic Duel

Johnson City Texas Aug 19 State Senator Harvey Hertzberg Democratic hopeful for Congress in the Fourteenth District publicly challenged opponent Joli Cunningham to a debate on campaign issues. Cunningham dismissed the topics as light talk and argued about his ties to the San Antonio Express and upcoming legislation. The crowd appeared displeased as Cunningham spoke, Hertzberg pressed questions on the Ku Klux Klan Volstead Act and wages, and Cunningham dodged.

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Record Price to See a Fight Staged at Bank

Aug 19. Olda reports scenes of men paying to witness a prize fight after cashier Measles of the Canadian Valley Bank sent people to view a rough encounter. A sneak thief entered the bank during the event and stole loose change from the teller window. no trace yet.

Asher Olda Franzioney Canadian Valley Bank Iva Bank Whidew Diaanpoare

Efforts Start to Pass Laws on Coal Agency and Labor

Washington plans move to carry out President Harding recommendations on coal. Senate and House leaders promise speed. Mondell urges Republicans and Democratic leaders support. House committee asked to return to Washington to draft bills, with action likely next week. Proposals include creating a coal agency to regulate interstate supply and a commission to study coal facilities. Other measures on railway labor board power and aliens protection are deferred. Congress may act mainly on coal agency and related trade controls.

Washington D. C Harding Congress Senate House House Interstate Commerce Committee Mondell Repiblican Deaders Vame Mc Harding Kaitrend Labor Board

Conferenceism End to National Rail Strike Talks

The Associated Press reports a stalled nation wide railroad strike talks with a general meeting of the Association of Railway Executives expected early next week. mediators proposed terms include restoration of strikers with seniority or rapid return with seniority to be settled later, while nonstrike recruits to be retained. Alfred P. Thom declined to discuss Washington deliberations.

Associated Press New York Aus Ue Association of Inl Dhe Sarders Alfred P. Thom Vicw Ecotmsel Association of Railway Executives Washington

Washington D C July government expenses fall sharply

Washington D C August 10 monthly statement shows Bien way expenses of the government fell by about 57 million during July from the prior month while public debt disbursements were reduced by roughly 190 million. Expenditures charged against ordinary receipts totaled about 120 million, versus 230 million last year, with old disbursements down from 240 million to around 100 million.

Washington, D.C Maine

Defense rests case in California Klan trial in Inglewood

Prosecution rested in a Los Angeles Superior Court trial of UC defendants alleged to be Ku Klux Klan members charged with felonies from an April riot in Inglewood. Defense moved to strike parts of the nine evidence while Monday’s court recessed for arguments.

Los Angeles Cal Atv Ku Klux Klan Mn Oraid Inglewood Tas

Woman abducted from Fort Worth plant amid strike

Mrs H L Hinkle, missing since Thursday, phoned from Dallas claiming she was kidnapped at 8 am on Grapevine road. She said four women aided by a man stripped her waist up, cut her shoes, and tied her with wire and rope before leaving her barefoot and frightened near Riverside. She was taken to Dallas to stay with a sister.

Fort Worth Tex H. L. Hinkle Miller Manufacturing Company Dallas Grapevine Road Riverside

Giant gas well opens in Texas fields near Carolina Peak

Daredo Texas reports Care Hion-Lesax Ol company No 4 well spouting an estimated four billion cubic feet of gas, the largest in the Southwest. The new well lies northeast of Carolina Peak No 2, which earlier produced about five million cubic feet.

Daredo Tex Care Hion-Lesax Ol Company Gasser Eyes Braveht

Oshawa suit filed for damages in Friday court

A. Jack Kivi Iayor of BL Reno Ohkhi sues T. i. Trents federal prohibition chief of Oklahoma and helper “Joli Doe” over alleged conspiracy to harm Kivi’s reputation and business at Wic ett’s home on August 8, as veteran officers executed a warrant.

Oshawa Cy Ola Jack Kivi Iayor Reno Ohkhi T. i. Trents Farer Oklahoma Fale Dar Mayo Rivet Brents Joli Doe

Mathilde to Basle Seelisberg Report

Mathilde McCormick granddaughter of Felm BD Rockefeller leaves for Lasse with fiancé Maw Oser present during stay. She's accompanied by Ver gayerness and others, with several days’ visit noted at Seelisberg Switzerland and Basle path.

Seelisberg Gwitzerland Mathilde McCormick Felm BD Roskefeller Oser Miss McCormiel Ver Gayerness Ed Eh

Norfolk chosen national encampment site for Veterans of Foreign Wars

Seattle Washington August 19 Norfolk Virginia was selected as the meeting place of the national encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States at the twenty third encampment. Col Tillinghast Th Huston a part owner of the New York American Teague baseball club was chosen national commander in chief.

Seattle Wash Norfolk United States Col. Tillinghast Th. Huston

Protests Over Cop Knuckles Smoked by Wife Incident

In New York on August 19, a dispute grew over whether a policeman may stop a woman from smoking. Officer Kilquon tapped Mrs. Maay Klayden’s knuckles after she refused to discard her cigarette while her husband protested. The case was referred to Police Commissioner Knight for decision.

New York Enright Dpoliceman Kilquon Maay Klayden Kdward HH. Slaydon Kilquon Commissioner Knight Rtecialon

Irregulars Lose Ground Amid Civil War Strife

Military updates report the irregulars losing ground as national forces gain control across much of the countryside. Key towns such as Mallow, Rathmore, Newmarket, Kanturk, and Canunes see captures or skirmishes. Casualties include four killed and fifteen wounded among troops. two irregulars killed and thieves wounded. Barracks at Dundalk reportedly blown up by irregulars, officers buried in debris.

Associated Press Durtin Say Nportance Mallow Briday Vantry Keamire Kres- Haus Gieie Monaghan Canunes Rathmore County Kerry Dun Newmarket Kanturk Canty Cork Clifden Dundalk Dandalk Ines Beer State

Liquor Cargo Stolen From New Rochelle Yacht Dock

Police seized a motor-driven yacht named the Bat and intercepted a crew unloading liquor valued at 100000 near New Rochelle. Fifteen men fled the docks but were rounded up except for the captain after an hourlong search across the wharves.

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Cotton Traders Elect Memphis Leader At Arkansas Meet

At the ninth annual Cotton States Merchants Association convention in Arkansas, William Dackeer and others from Tem Wy Varka Morlgeld were named vice presidents. Delegates discussed cooperative marketing with attire by Anco Rapiro of California and De TW. Daniel of Clemson College, South Carolina.

Memphis S. Ff. Morrison Earle Arka Pricing Cotton States Merchants’ Association William Dackeer Tyler Tem Wy TW Varka Morlgeld Ark Tod Allen Minekey Cape Gtratden Anco Rapiro California Daniel Clemsom College South Carolina

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