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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1922

Page

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Mayfield Keeps Lead in Texas Treasurer Race

Dallas August 8 Earle B Mayfield leads James B Ferguson by about 600 votes in the Texas treasurer race per state tally from 214 counties. Other results show Ferguson in state superintendent race and Masfield leading for railroad commissioner while Klux influence looms around the lieutenant governor contest. Final figures await a midweek update from the Texas election bureau with about 50 000 votes still expected.

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Ferguson U Des Defeat Amid Turbulent Tex. Race

Teaple Texas August 28 former Governor Juney Ferguson loses bid for reelection as Democratic candidate Gold in a heated primary. Returns show Ferguson trailing charted underdog Dam while supporters claim political plotting and manipulation. Campaign reactions highlight loyalty and calls for reform as party divisions widen.

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Dry forces lose in county vote amid chaotic tallying

Vague OCR fragment mentions a defeat tied to a local vote with messy counting and unclear names. No clear persons or organizations readable. The garbled text references election activity, beedis, and a tidal mix of terms.

Unusual Three Pairs of Feet Behind Door Spark Prohibition Arrests

Election night disorder ended with eight arrests on liquor and drug charges. San Antonio teens Frank Wyatt and M. Medhman faced $600 bonds after a doorway incident at Cowtown Hotel. Prohibition agents P eambl and Whition oversaw the case as officers seized bottles and held preliminary hearings.

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Hertzberg Majority in District Contested Races

Supporters of Senator Herlaburg claimed a strong win as signs of victory appeared at the Tarrant County courthouse. Backers of John Cunningham pledged to rally to the successful candidate, while opponents remained hopeful for a final selection in the district race for Congress.

Skure Herlaburg Wis Manifest Qexar County Mondey Rhrelen Doore Mertz- Merg Fonttent John Cunningham

Woman Recovers After Vehicle Crash Near Pleaganton Road

Mrs. McCullough was driving when her dog leaped from the door causing a crash on Pleaganton road. She remained conscious, suffered no fractures, and was treated at home Sunday afternoon after examination found no skull injuries.

McCollaugh Oak Pleaganton Road Sli

Thieves Active Across City Lootings Hit Many Sites

Thieves prowled Saturday and Sunday night in Nexemyn Warglory and other districts. A series of burglaries targeted offices at Dre Trotter & Meador and Ideal Printing, with safes and cash boxes looted or damaged. Stolen items included a gold watch, rings, a breast pin, a purse, and small cash sums. several residences and shops reported entries and partial thefts.

Dre Trotter & Meador Houston Street A. Trwlson Ideal Printing Compapt Rituahet Ing Table Goren Tobaura Mor Willborn

Blaze in a store as fire crews battle flames

A blaze broke out in a clothing store on Sandyight Avenue near Austenbrailed, drawing fire crews to the scene. One person was seen assisting as flames engulfed the interior and smoke spread to nearby areas. No injuries are confirmed, investigations underway.

Woman Shot Head In Aire Case Remains Unclear

Fragmentary OCR reports a woman shot in the head amid a chaotic scene with several named individuals and locations. Details are garbled with misreads. no clear suspects, motives, or timeline emerge beyond a gunfire incident and subsequent confusion.

Arrest of Edwin Morse connected to stranger on border

Report details Edwin F Morse case amid a Border Patrol inquiry. Herbert M Smith described as attempting to cross the Rio Grande near Toredo with four men as authorities allege Morse fled from a bank heist link. Smith claimed bold actions and a flight toward Mexico.

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Kerrville Readies Opening Events for West Texas Fair

Keenule Texas Aug 26 Everything is set for the opening of the West Texas Fair in Kerrville with showcase stock, concession stands, and exhibitors preparing to welcome visitors. The annual event features a parade, carnival rides, and market stalls as preparations proceed. The Kerrville Athletic Club and local sponsors organize a Saturday program highlighted by a football match between Kerrville and Kelly with marching bands and entertainment throughout the day.

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On With The Dance Ends In Prohibition Raid

A Fratt Saturday raid by Prohibition officers and military police at a tin field party yields two unbroken liquor bottles and one man seen driving away toward Iowa. Officers fail to seize liquor due to locals’ familiarity with the Fratt crowd, and the raid is blamed on public tolerance. Prohibition Agent Canf and others led the operation with Sergeant Meloukis among the military police.

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Training Benefit Shows Weight Gains Among Army Cadets

Reported figures indicate cadets in Cuiny ’Travis camp gained average weight during a training month. Data show an overall increase around six pounds per student and height growth estimates near twenty feet total across the group. Some cadets required hospital attention while others exceeded typical gains, with a total program cost cited at about 850.

Cuiny Travis

Weather observer projects promising rain forecast for the region

Weather observer J H Jar notes rain chances rising through the week with warmer conditions. Saturday and Sunday bring scattered showers across North Texas with highs near 100 and lows around 70, while San Antonio sees milder rain totals. Temperatures cool into early next week as cool spells move south. Local stations report mixed precipitation and rising humidity as fronts move through the area.

J. H. Jarkoa Huntsville Bonday San Antonio South Carolina Hloviin Georgia

Mexico to Raise Municipal Guards for Citizens

El Paso Tex Aug 24 A state law requires all physically able Mexican citizens aged 15 to 60 except public workers to serve in municipal guards. Guards will be organized along military lines with penalties for evasion. Punishments include up to fifteen days in jail or a fine. The measure, passed August 19, aims to defend against unrest and ensure defense readiness.

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Motor Mishap Fatal Near Wichita Falls

A car carrying Mise Weber Stephens collided with a rear oil field truck, instantly fatally injuring Stephens who rode with TR. O. te Tamypion Stex. near Wichita Falls. Authorities notified after the wreck as details remain limited due to damaged reports.

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M'Nider to Be at Waco for Taeglon Couvert Event

Fragmented text outlines M'Nider’s expected appearance in Waco with references to Taeglon Couvert and other garbled venues and people. The fragmentary and unclear content limits concrete facts beyond a planned appearance in Waco and mentions of certificates and local names.

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