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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1921

Page

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Clack Breaks Silence On Quinn Drug Store Robbery

Climen F. Clack told jurors his version of the January robbery at E. O. Quinn's drug store in which Hubby was killed and Quinn wounded. He blamed bad company and unemployment for his actions, saying he had no excuses and that his sister would suffer if he failed. He described meeting Bubb and planning the heist, and claimed he did not fire until after he was struck by a bullet.

Climen F. Clack Quinn Clark Harvery Hubby Robert Hammond Gulan Bubb Hammond Scott Sapulpa Okla Tulsa Reds Bubba San Antonio Sthore Antonio Lew J Aml Babb Quino Dubi Ballet Wounde

Vague Rail Trackage Discussion Under Local Commerce Presence

Officials and agents from the Commerce Department discussed trackage facilities and public inquiries at a meeting this winter. Mr Dieter stated progress on a drawing and facility readiness while a local councilmember outlined plans for a public campaign and access to lines.

Camiber Conmneres Cegaarabag Télewipa Dieter

Fragmentary Report on Wintering Circus Acts in San Antonio

Incoherent OCR fragment notes several circus acts wintering in San Antonio. Mentions main line, possible government involvement, and efforts to induce more acts. References a large amount of revenue derived from these expenses and a person named Me Dur keoe features oddly amidst the garbled wording.

Enna San Antonio

Obituary notices for Captain Schrama and Miss Ollie Lewis

Funeral services held for Captain Schrama who died at home after a long service with the United Confederate Veterans. He formerly published the Staatx Zeibing and served as U.S. consul to Montevideo Uruguay. Separate services for Miss Ollie Lewis, 11, scheduled at Mary’s Church with burial in Mission. pallbearers listed. Also note Mary Murray, a waiter from Three Rivers, died Monday. survived by husband I L Murray and three daughters. funeral arrangements and undertakers named.

Schrama Fonral Sorviers Cuniain Soheamin Paneer Leann Lo An Tiegunfels Cap Tal Hebron United Confederate Veterans Staatx Zeibing United State Ievideo Uruguar Ollie Lewis One le Wrelock Mary’s Church Tewis Calleer San Antonio ix Joey Mission Burial Mizik Pailbearers Halph Meeks A.M. Reynolds Dee Sheerway Arthur Burnett Downy Meek Jung Llingsley Carrie Mary Murr Mary Murray Joelick Howson George Weet San Anton Pently Lucile Tila Way Gannie Murray Browners Wan Dewey Wulie Three Rivers Abs Gladys Brorles George West Hoor Dorler Loving Nraker

Requests Bridge Fund For Memorial Bridge At Brackenridge Park

Park Commissioner Ray Lambert will request an appropriation of 10000 dollars to complete the Time Memorial bridge at Brackenridge Park. A new plan from Calé and Pitty outlines a crossing over the river at Lambert bathing beach. Alexander Jovke offers to donate SUMMA to honor his brother Ae hart, providing to share the costs by decks. The bridge is estimated to cost about OAK according to the estimator.

Ray Lambert Willl Brackenridge Park Jaausbert Calé and Pitty Lambert Bathing Beach Hye Alexander Jovke Aehart

Eighth Corps Area Cavalry Reorganized

A San Antonio bulletin details reorganization of all Eighth Corps Area cavalry units. It establishes the Kirst Division with ports of Ports Sand and Port Bliss as headquarters, designates brigades and troop assignments, and notes demobilization and inactive statuses for several units while transferring personnel to active forces.

Ongias Snd Teith Cavalry WV Hunekivca Seconl Cavalry Fork San Houston Thei i Orden Domubitizen Corps Oreu 6 Coop C Kirst al Fueitn Trou Marfa Lex Dongins Atiz Ceuop del Rio Pouglay Croup Fort Clark Port Bliss Second Cavalry Nevond Cavalry Division Nest Cavalry Division Aseudiate Divisi Lind Sivaly Cavaly Cagney Avalyy Truoy Bliss Doiglas Daiglas Cardley Euundiia Fort Ist Mehl Artilery Eidith Engineer Battalion Ambiliuce Crvalre

Legion special train to state convention via Southwest Texas

Hue Aneyiegd Legion members will ride a special train from San Antonio to El Paso for the state convention on September 28 7 accotiing to Tealph Durkee a San Antonio Chamber of Commerce official Durkee arranged the rail rate and special car. Alamo Post will issue notices to posts for reservations. The train will assemble in San Antonio on September 25 and depart that evening. Transfer of prisoner: Bert Fuller petitions for removal to Corpus Christi after jail terms and a 1000 bond. Fuller was arrested on post office theft charges and will face trial in Corpus Christi.

Feam Hue J. H. Reynolds A. Jugwes Tri T Department San Antonio Texas Ukirkre Alamoist American Legion Tranfer Shires Dixties Feiernl William St. Smith Paso Bert Fuller Fuller Bona United States Te J. Bawards Tie Post Office Rankin Goem Orbeaux Texan Corps Christi

Two Bullet Wounds Endanger Railroad Brakeman

G W Whitney 20 a railroad brakeman from Smithville was shot twice in Joe Guerrero's tailor shop opposite the M K & Fl railway depot on South Flores street. Wounded Whitney lay dying at Robert Green Memorial Hospital Tuesday. W E Bunn of Smithville, also a railroad brakeman, is held on charges of shooting. Nine cartridges were fired as Bunn confronted Whitney. Whitney slumped after another bullet struck him in the right side.

G. W. Whitney Smithville South Flores Street Robert 2. Green Bryar Mauermagn J. A. XN. Loves Joney Norning Nan Ais Whitney Volka Voy Wilner Sir Antonio Bunn Joe Guerrero Bann Wutney Joln Calleren Buon Poce

Halt Traveler's Gold Found on Venezuelan Arriving

New York readers learn of a sensational arrival as Felice Haddad a wealthy Venezuelan is found with one hundred thousand dollars in United States gold coin concealed in baggage aboard a steamer. Police await further details and investigation to determine origin and intent. The incident raises questions about customs and security aboard the vessel.

New York United States Felice Haddad

Venezuela Seizure Sparks Debate Over Gold Policy

Temporary seizure by inspectors in Venezuela raises questions about export laws and the impact of a possible national ban on gold. Observers recall a similar case years ago when gold was confiscated and courts upheld the action. Some warn of a future effect on entry into the United States. Meanwhile, a religious revival in Taylor, Texas, led by Rev. Jester concludes with missionary aims after his Liberty Hill visit.

Shlyr Carieay Venezuela Taylor Tex Jester First Baptist Liberty Hill Liberty List William Taylor Benail Foreign Mission Board

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