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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1922

Page

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U S considers taking over few railroad lines

The last strike wave ends as peace talks collapse. President Fielding weighs federal control of select roads and coal mines as rail disruption continues. Explosions and fires disrupt yards and hotels. A Mobile & Ohio passenger wreck at Whistler injures several. a switch was reportedly tampered with. An Atlantic Canal Line bridge blast near Wiswell Creek, Fla, caused slight damage as trains passed.

Chicago, Ave Fislding May Chicago & Alton Roadhouse Jil Hoodhouse Slater Discmington Roi Bremen Electric Company Mobile & Ohio Railroad Whistler Alm Mobile & Ohin Meridian Linn Wiswell Creek Jacksonvie Fla Tampa

Mexico Protests Treatment of Consul at Corpus Christi

The Mexican government through its embassy complains that the Mexican consul at Corpus Christi Texas was abused and mistreated while investigating the whipping of a Mexican individual in Checoa, Veracruz. State Department officials say no further action is planned until the Texas governor has a full report.

Mexico Neff Washington, D. C Corpus Christi Texas Chereo Vex Vexar Washington Snor

Big Storm Damage In Basileville Areas Reported

Estimates place damage from a weekend storm across Basileville and nearby areas at over 1 million dollars. Homes, silos, and crops were destroyed or heavily damaged as high winds and heavy rain battered the region, with authorities assessing the full extent today.

Basileville Kentnetcy Youtordas Daroufeil Silos

Light offers free radio gear to San Antonio readers

The Light announces a weekly contest for free radio apparatus and parts. Winners are chosen from readers who register their name and address with The Light radio department at 967 Travis Street. Entries must be in before Sunday to be eligible and winners will be announced on the radio page.

Lloyd Siraham Phe Light Lloyd's Radio Enthus Bon Antonis Radio Department of the Light Radio Edvitor the Light San Antonio Radio Department Juight Gast Travis Street

French pacific people president Millerand asserts

President Millerand told American delegates at Rambouillet that France would not be duped by militarism. He cited repelling the Hohenzollerns eight years ago and warned the world to stay prepared. Mme Millerand hosted twenty American women at the summer château with informal hospitality that surprised officials.

Ile Assoniated Rambouillet France Millerand Mme. Millerand Phateau

Flight of Sioux Falls convicts ends in tragedy and captures

Four inmates escaped from the Sioux Falls penitentiary driving a car through South Dakota's Black Hills region. One convict was killed when a sheriff’s pursuit car crashed, three others were captured, and several lawmen were injured in the chase. Jailer Jens Coffee was killed, with Koremun and others injured during the manhunt.

Associated Press Rapid City DY Ang Berdesland Whack Hills Sioux Fall Penitentiary Neraks Dakete Tlack Hills Stanford Bo Teon Merk Wall Codighton Vheir Neil Jens Dae Koremun Jon Weel Vbine Ting

Avatin and Pew Tie in Aug to Aid Essential Industries

A cryptic report details Avatin and Pew aligning in August and tying into essential industries via a commission. Mentions Sinte Mépflcand Conmuisciante and Interstaley Commeree Commission, with reference to Deviation and factors affecting the pear fatore. Concludes with Cravkett 1085 (Ady) and a graveyard burial park noted.

Avatin Pew Vexan Sinte Mépflcand

Jury Acquits Klansmen of Assault Charge in Inglewood Raid

Inglewood raid case ends with acquittal of 93 alleged Ku Klux Klan members in superior court. Verdict followed five hours ten minutes of deliberation. Among those thanked by jurors was Walter E. Mosher, son of constable killed in the raid. Proceedings disclosed prior plans and testimonies about assault and false imprisonment at the Eldaugen house.

Los Angeles Nequitte Frederick W.houser Mosher Walter E. Mosher M. GB. Mosher Key Inglewood Matiasaint Pictet Elduayon Vrank Werner Anglevoca M. W. Mosbor Leonard Ruege Moter Ku Klux Klan Tigrewood Nathan A. Baker Baker Dertaria Gey Mosler T Hem William St. Coburn Grand Goblin King Klongte

Mrs Topperwein Dies After Long Life of Service

Mrs Ann Topperwein widow of Tate Merman opperweliy died Friday morning at her home in Lean fprage at age 70. Born in Nassau Germany in 1848 she came to the United States with her parents in TRIG settling after Civil War years. Survived by children Alfred Bulverde Em Slmenngsh Oscar Boise Hen Antena Max Toon springs and other relatives. Funeral announced for Friday afternoon from the residence.

Ann Topperwein Widlow Tate Merman Opperweliy Lo Aeinek Lean Topperwein Nassau Gamany Tatekenbach Trig Judinnola Vrederickshiurg Werman Topperweint Therne Vopperwein Gil Sorpio Connmty Ag Sueramonty Alfred Bulverde Oscar Boise Thalins Idwart Af Antena Ait Max Toon Springs

Cable Company to Operate Line From Port to Barbuday

Announcement says Wraten Tel srapie Company is authorized to land and operate from Afiamt teaeh to Barbuday, aligning with Westerpa Telegraph line. Argentine government reportedly accepted remuneration, prompting name change discussions and a local meeting in Karwan City to rename The tawa to Ay Mee.

Wastington Wraten Unar Telsrapie Afiamt Teaeh Barbuday Westerpa Telegraph Company Western Velagraph Company Selec Taran Keles JG A. Long Karwan City Tong Tell Lumber Company Xinte Shane Mfr

Hertzberg Leads in BeXar County Rally Amid Court Fight

Hertzberg led BeXar County supporters at Alamo Plaza in a rousing rally while a legal ruling allowed broader voting access for the runoff. The demonstration drew thousands, underscoring Hertzberg’s strength against Cunningham as both campaigns jockeyed for momentum ahead of Saturday voting.

Senator Würtzberg Party Speech Sparks Crowd Opposition

The article recounts Senator Würtzberg's campaign remarks opposing Prohibition era measures and a militia crackdown, while voicing support for loosening the Volstead Act to permit wine sales at home. He denounces bootleggers and urges San Antonio and Bexar County to reject the stern anti corruption platform.

Sceupop-Hortaberg Cunntoghan Gian Kian Tigepge Fa Würtzberg Ban ‘Antonia Bexar County

Steen to Huntsville transfer of convicted murderer

John Steen, a Negro sentenced for murder in Vexar county, will be moved to Huntsville within days by transfer agent Wey Adame along with other prisoners. Steen was tried three times for the murder of Albert Liga on New Year’s Eve, first receiving a death sentence before it was reversed, with the second trial ending in a hung jury. The third trial imposed a sentence from five years to life in prison.

John Steen Vexar County Huntsville Wey Adame Arreto Adams Wort Laredo Whl Steen Albert ‘Liga Jeon

No clear readable event from insurances and county votes

Fragmented text mentions insurances and County pre cative committers with authority questions about Saturday's primary. A telegraphed opinion from the attorney general is noted, with scattered references to individuals and remedies, but no coherent news event or outcome.

Jobo Wall Keteham Pikhart

Trolley Wreck injures eleven after wreck near Walnut Avenue

Eleven passengers were seriously injured when a trolley car ran wild in heavy rain and storm, leaving the rails and crashing into telegraph poles. Several others suffered minor injuries as the car toppled blocks from the point of loss of control. The weather contributed to the accident. An ad for Fowler's Stomach Waters promotes indigestion remedies.

Syracuse Walnut Avenue

Guard Found Dead at Coblenz Near Major General Allen Garage

Private Tyaxnter trousy of Toma Iver, not under provisional military police, was found dead in a pool of blood near the garage of Major General Henry T. Allen commanding the American forces on the Wehne. Two guards are under investigation while authorities keep reserve. The injury suggests murder by a shot from behind. The incident occurs at a Wehne post with nearby houses and damaged property noted.

Coblenz Tyaxnter Trousy Toma Iver Provisional Military Police Henry T. Allen Fran

Dickey’s eye water founder dies in Cincinnati

Obituary from Cincinnati dated August 26 notes the death of D Otto Syotiner, a widely known figure in medical circles, aged 667, described as a renowned physician and author with a long career noted for notable scientific work in the United States and beyond.

Cincinnati Ohio Otto Syotiner Phyrteclan

Sparks Fly In Grass Fire Near West Inching Road

Sparks from a city team vallee caused a grass fire at 3 25 p m Friday afternoon near West Inching road and Reset Avenue West Enid. Five men reported the blaze was checked after it threatened nearby dwellings. Notices advertise plumbing and electrical services, jewelry shop ads, and a white boy jailed for firing an airgun in the city limits.

Eni Jai San Pedro Hop Kos Teting Oeo Por ‘Nee West iMnd Lake

Obituary notices for multiple local residents

Obituary notices report the deaths of William Bryant Bivins a 29 year old resident of Nashville who died Friday morning at a downtown apartment, his body awaiting relatives from Nashville. Amandus Franke died Wednesday morning at a local hospital, survived by his mother and five brothers with services pending. Charles Roener died at his home on Adams Street Thursday night, with his widow and four sons listed among survivors. additional lines refer to other local deaths in 1863 87 era, including Brandy Adolph Hoemer of Houston Missouri and a note on family survivors.

Willam Bryant Bivins William Bryant Wivins Nashville Amandus Franke Amandus Frianke du Peasy Tivg Cuera Miepany Belie Warier Lorlo Cartel Charles Roener Chases Roenty Adams Street Wransfort-onette Main Neynd Vrandy Adolph Hoemer Houston John Lessing John Tessing San Antonio Macdona Fox Germany Mya John J. Lessing A. A. Seeiers Robert Wessing George Lewis Lensing Masidopa Twoa Sisters Agnas Gastayn Louise Nentijus

Local Obituaries and Community Notices From Town Columns

Obituaries report the deaths of John Lessing in Macdona and Mrs. McFarlane of Richmond, noting survivors and funeral arrangements. Other notices cover parish church events, a meeting with Mrs S G Haye hosting sisters and Miss Lolola Donaldson, and a Canton war topic presentation with Chinese refreshments.

Prilay Mra. S.G Hyey Wiest Tuy

Lumulty Family Heads to New York for Injured Daughter

Miss Tumulty III and Mrs. Damigl departed Washington for New York on the Majestic to be with their daughter Miss Lumulty of Oberammergau, who was injured in a recent automobile accident while touring the continent.

Washington, DE Lumulty Wilson Damigl New Pole Oberammesyay

Such Pains as This Woman Has Seattle Advert

A Seattle woman reports relief from persistent pains after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes drat ging pains, chills, and fatigue before taking the remedy and states the treatment left her feeling splendid and able to work again. The testimonial cites Mrs. G. Richardson of Orcas Street, Seattle, as the claimant.

Seattle Washington

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