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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1921

Page

5

Jitney ordinance recall discussed as council weighs action

San Antonio city officials consider delaying enforcement of the jitney ordinance while a committee of jitney owners proposes a book check for the San Antonio Public Service Company. The plan includes covering the cost of litigation to keep streetcars at six cents fare and a possible settlement with Major Black, with meetings and rumors noted.

San Antonio William ©. Wieden Commissiones Rieden Mittee Jitmeymen F. Ti. Heath Mooi

San Antonio Moves to Recall Mayor Amid Charter Revisions

A city committee outlined steps to trigger a recall through a charter amendment. They argued a recalled mayor and wider tax concerns could shape a petition drive, with 10 percent of qualified voters needed to initiate action and a 20 day window for signatures. Local officials plan to submit a recall ordinance to the council.

Gertion Carey San Atonio Oithers Anf Whitesdys Carefl Unie Ondinayye Olfleluta Bian Antonin Public Service Pontine

War department draft inquiry clarifies deserters near Philadelphia

The War Department explains draft operations in Philadelphia county amid rising inquiries. It notes 63,378 men reported as desertions or mislisted and lists cases where deserters were tried, captured, or sentenced. Names have been removed from the draft list where appropriate under the department’s uniform policy.

Crover Cleveland Terglelt War Department Philadelphia Willy Abe Lrisenor

No More Medal Awards Under World War I Act

The War Department states no further medals such as the Congressional Medal of Honor or Distinguished Service Cross will be awarded for World War I acts. Congress approved a 3 year window ending November 2, 192 2 for awards, with exceptions for certain acts deemed worthy of the Medal of Honor or other honors.

War Department

False Fire Alarms and Small Property Fires Reported

A false alarm at Woodview Way and box 135 Austin Street drew the fire department with no suspects found. Two small fires were reported Wednesday afternoon, a gas heater fire at C Venner’s Arlington Court home caused light damage, a store column fire briefly ignited, and a frame shed at Indy Burkman’s Buena Vista Street home burned at 6 10 with an estimated $15 damage.

Indy Burkman Buena Visi

Promote 79 Majors Settlement Among Boer Forces

Temporary settlement of Major Roberts leads to promotions amid Boer action. Sentinant val opel hime Deeg held wp hie rouge for ervpril mantha as nation af another gende pens long mediation. Magny Insey 10 and Tar feature among those noted.

Major Roberts Boer Toe Sentanant Deeg Magny Insey Tar

Fragmented Textual Note From An Old Page

A sequence of unreadable and garbled phrases mentions names and places in a distorted newspaper style. It appears as OCR noise with scattered proper nouns such as Tony, Dig, Teevatinde, and Wigmore, but lacks coherent narrative or events to summarize meaningfully.

Maine Pheke Keith Iestee Luna Tony Antonin Tay Wigmore Meier Phanmiens Syeddantrad Sai Peal Sven

Promotions and honors flood a wide Texas region

Promoted officers in the remopintitive group include J Wy avail and Edward I. Cowpock among others in the Ninetieth Division, with a note on back pay. In Mission, Mrs Elweed Pomnoray hosted a luncheon for federation presidents, while Sabinal hosted fire safety inspections and a volunteer exhibition. Charles Lowe of Bowie received a Rhodes Scholarship, moving from Yale to Oxford plan. A burglary hit Santa Fe depot alongside car trouble for Walter Wian. The Deg 8 recital by the Fine Mixed Quartet closed with a Lyceum program by the Leon Lear Post.

Hermann Sons Elect Paul Wiebe Chosen

Members of the Hermann Sons lodge met Wednesday night at the talwn don street hall. Paul Wiebe was elected president, with Henry Hacede as corresponding secretary and Carl Iudiudaett as financial secretary. Trustees Will James and William Sehinsky were named, along with new officers and several new members anticipated.

Binnernig Hulle Sons of Mera

Steen Trial Opens In Cloth District Court

The indictment accuses John Steen of murder in the death of Albert Ding. The negro defendant faced a jury in the Cloth District Court on Thursday with the panel selected and preliminaries completed. The case proceeds as prosecutors and defense prepare arguments and present witnesses in a bid for relief or dismissal. The report notes adjournment and memory of a local figure, Flosh McGown, as the trial continues. The article also mentions regional discussions on quarantine relief and a proposed Cameron County Irrigation District as landowners seek to shape county water projects.

John Steen Albert Ding Sim Antonis Bos Boar Cloth District Court Wenessay Flosh McGown

Local Elections Near in Rio Grande Valley Utilities Debate

The article notes a push by landowners aiming to control pumping plants and water supply from the Rio Grande Company. It mentions figures tied to the Rio Grande Valley Federation and a Mission meeting where Mrs Blitweed Pomeroy and J W Hoit were noted guests, signaling regional civic activity and club engagements.

Rio Grande Cau Company Misxiiar Winmer Mission Mre Tee [Augen San’ Antonio State Federation of Women’s Cluby Rio Grande Valley Federation Edinburg Mission Federated Hotel Mission Bltweed Pomeroy Hepean Rio Grande J. W. Hoit San, Antonia

Riyanis Club Holds Installations in Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi Texas December 8 The Riyanis Club met Wednesday to appoint officers for 1922 and plan the first Wednesday installation of officers. President De. Ue Painter was selected along with vice president A. Glemmer treasurer RB. O. Cook district trustee David Peel. A board of directors was named.

Nts Club Corpus Christi Tex Riyanis Club Ue Painter A. Glemmer RB. O. Cook Distriet David Peel

Atains at Victoria Tex Dee Up to nam Wednesday sain

Fragments describe an event in Victoria Texas with references to people and a slow steady pace. The phrasing is unclear but conveys a rural or daily life moment observed midweek, noting a sense of routine and town atmosphere. No clear person, organization, or concrete outcome is established.

Victoria Tex Dee Nam

Ingro wn Toe Nail Remedy Ad An Ad Text

A misspelled notice describes a supposed toe nail remedy claiming to toughen skin to push the nail outward overnight. The ad mentions a product named Quigro and a tiny bottle with directions for purchase.

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