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Riot at plaza meeting fuels anti prohibition tension in city
The San Antonio crowd confronted by both sides as prohibitionists clash with opponents after mayor and council barred plaza use. Eggs and volleys fly during a chaotic session led by Judge Brooker and Bishop Turner. Widespread anger follows police inaction and officials’ stance, with citizens calling for free speech while condemning rioting.
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Turner Hall
Joye
Levis
Federal
Brooker
Bishow Dumer
Georgia
Turner
Colored Methodist Church
San Pedro
Sutherland
Ught
Maj
A. J. Fry
Pan
A. Sartor
Ben Kiolborsa
Tipe
Mortis Friedman
Caurel
Alderian
George Kaltteyrr
P. Lounsberry
Atty King
Maj C
Cresson
Ie Tanheil
Ilaras
George Chabot Sr
Major Crosson
John $. Ford
Ramsay and Ford
Parson Sutherland
O'Leary
Authstland