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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1921
Page
4
The piece argues the marshal was rushed through San Antonio at twenty five miles an hour to prevent assassination. It criticizes the routing via Alamo Plaza and the exposed platform sightlines, calling the plan an outrage and stupidity by officials responsible for his safety.
A fragment argues that old style street hawkers vanished into shadowy dignity and complains that some modern merchants overcorrect by shunning customers. It describes awkward scenes of busy clerks avoiding direct contact, while shoppers wait for attention and feel slighted by passive, distant service.
A customer arriving early finds a store not opening on time and a clerk declines access, delaying entry by about half an hour. The scene suggests merchants and staff show diminished eagerness toward the public, a sign of changing attitudes during leaner times.
The president’s annual message to Congress is cautious and non radical, emphasizing humanity’s needs while avoiding concrete new measures. It defends tariff protection in global terms, argues for trade balance, and cites the Washington conference as a priority, though it critiques tariff logic and highlights international economic needs and labor considerations.
A report describes Charles W Morse once linked to alleged frauds against the United States and ship schemes. He faced trial and was sentenced to a federal penitentiary in Atlanta where his health rapidly declined, leading to his death shortly after arrival, with President Taft saying Morse could not live longer.
The piece recounts Mr. Morse regaining health after alleged false imprisonment, his critiques of officials, and a grand jury investigation. It notes Morse’s travel to France for medical advice, a U S request for his return, and media tone about telegraph and wireless progress. Also mentions a South Dakota education plan and Landru’s execution via guillotine in France.
A fragmented historical verse piece laments bells at Shandon and other cathedrals. It contrasts sacred sights along the River Lee and Notre Dame with distant figures in London and Rome, weaving nostalgia for grand churches with faded glory.
A fragmented narrative follows a man wandering from a hotel to a crowded street near a Majestic entrance on a Saturday night. He witnesses a murder scene linked to Nigel Armstrong and a tense police stakeout, ending with a somber romantic resolution between Jack Harford and his wife as dawn approaches.
Readers address The Light with notes on editorials and public sentiment. Henry Terres writes congratulating the first column editorial dated December 7 and urges loyalty as the year ends. A centennial reflection on Anglo Saxon organization notes enduring pioneers and the current generation honoring their legacy.
A fragmented reminiscence describes a humorous trip to London with two Scotsmen smoking pipes in a car and a bishop expected at a service. Cabby jokes about a reserved entrance while a seller, Brora, and his wife plan family games, amid lively chatter about visitors and hosting chickens.
A fragmented note lists title phrases and stray lines from film and editorial items. It mentions motion pictures and a mock review style with garbled names and titles including Dangerous Jing Empire and The Dhare Auckotects. The text appears as a damaged reader’s snippet.
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