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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1922
Page
13
Clara Phillips, sentenced for the hammer murder of Alberta Meadows, escaped from the Los Angeles county jail at 2 a.m. using steel saws to cut bars and flee through a window. Authorities believe she was aided by accomplices and may have fled via automobile toward Mexico, triggering a jailwide alert.
The report notes a U S Grievambe exchange following recent upheaval in the country. An American destroyer presence at Tisaleran is described to support relief efforts and assure cooperation with Constantinople.
The new Progressive bloc in Congress won a victory by obtaining a favorable report from the Agriculture Committee on a resolution to amend the constitution for direct presidential and vice presidential election. The plan would move inauguration to the third Monday in January and have Congress begin the first Monday in January after elections, with regular sessions starting on the first Monday in January. President Harding’s administration indicated skepticism about altering the constitution, but the Progressive effort marks a sharp policy clash between emergent reforms and existing practices.
Washington reports that Guatemala has restored constitutional rights with government approval. Restrictions had previously sparked uprisings in several departments, and the new order follows a year of tension as the Ovellina regiment acted.
Reports indicate a fatal shooting occurred near Port Warth early this morning. Authorities and federal agents announced a crackdown with an ensuing drive over the next two weeks to locate suspects and secure the area.
Reported at 420 Mutton Trail station a derailed train near Shenandoah Iowa, two wrecks killed five and injured 134. Names include Peter Yanko father of children, and several listed workers and passengers. Emergency crews and investigators pieced through wreckage as trains were diverted and rescue operations continued.
Fragmentary report describes two ships colliding between San Antonio and El Paso on Monday. Details are garbled with navigational terms and crew mentions, but reports indicate one vessel sustained damage and a rescue or towing action followed.
Bandits overpowered a policeman and a cashier at a local firm, taking a loot totaling about $8770. The robbers seized the cash and valuables, with police reports noting the incident occurred as guards struggled to stop them. The exact location and company name are trimmed in OCR text.
A Texas farmer was shot and killed on Walker Street in Toanston while another farmer, AE King, was taken into custody in connection with the fatal shooting. The incident occurred in Ao Weller county as the morning unfolded and law enforcement moved to preserve the scene.
Dozens of boys and girls in Texas entered The Light Christmas Doll and Turkey contest. The talking Mama Doll stands 24 inches, fully dressed and unbreakable, while each live turkey may weigh about sixteen pounds. San Antonio readers should inquire at The Light circulation department for details. Out-of-town readers may write to The Leh circulation desk.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the reorganization of the Missouri Kansas Texas Rail to unify lines and settle assets. The plan includes a $25 per share stock assessment, new capital structure with 8 million shares and voting rights, and continued operation under the new company with certain liabilities addressed.
Mrs Saldano testified she saw Clayton G U McDaniel bend over Charlotte McDaniel and stab her as she lay on the floor at 1024 Buena Vista Street on November 29. Judge W S Anderson set bail at 10000 and remanded him until bond is posted.
A severe cold wave is forecast to move through San Antonio and surrounding areas tonight into Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to plunge with possible hail and strong winds, as the cold front advances from the north toward the Lone Star region.
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