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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1922
Page
5
Streetman Texas woke to a quiet morning after a day of violence as a mob lynched a Black man and set fire to a hotel housing a young white woman. The incident drew attention to racial tensions and left one Black man dead with strong local reaction.
An ad style item promotes Pleasant Tablets as a quick remedy for stomach discomfort including heartburn indigestion and fullness. It claims rapid relief as the tablet dissolves, suggesting an inexpensive over the counter option available at local stores.
Fragmented ad text promoting Federal fruit cakes for Christmas presents. Mentions parceling fruit cakes and festive timing, with garbled phrases and scrambled spelling throughout. No clear dates or names beyond the product reference.
Mrs. Allen dedicates her life to aiding working girls in New York and Detroit. She hosts a home offering meals, washing, and a space to share confidences. Her mission is to provide hope and friendship, urging girls to pursue strength and resilience.
Reported details describe a mob killing George Gay a 25 year old Black man accused of attacking a white woman. Bodies were found chained to a tree with bullets and a hotel nearby burned in the same night. Ambiguity remains on the strength of evidence linking him to the assault.
Dec 12 Sacramento California In corporation papers for the Ladies of the Clan of California received yesterday for filing will be amended to bring mem within the California law The secretary of state announced today The object is to coverte wortwa in the science of cavermmunt and to contribute funds to orphmations with religious and similar deserving urges The corporation according to the secretary can ep Wochieineas da thba Alale under the present articuna which link the perpetual ex ihe Caliturain To lignite the existence of respuratinas to here Other papers show the corporation formed with seven trustees a majority California residents The original officers include A Barchiord and Mrs Ty Linens Palts The rest of the text contains garbled names and locations including Los Angeles and Tule Ok
Prisoners at the Bull Pen county jail develop a reading program amid book collections and secondhand volumes. Officials note a rise in literacy interest with stories and poetry circulating, while some critics doubt the impact of donated works and music records on inmate engagement.
St Louis December 14 Belorn weparl ime last ought to attend a meeting of the board of directors of the St Louis San Francisco Railway in New York Wednesday TM Kern president inclined to deny or confirm a prevalent part that the Fritz en would require control of the International Great Northern Several months ago J at president of the Friten wart pointed president of the International Great Northern and in initial financial circles this move was pointed out as confirming previews reports that the Frisco had secured large interests in the International Great Northern The two rods connent out Putt Werth
From Los Angeles to Bremerton the Connecticut, once famed as Old Ironsides, led sixteen battleships on a voyage that showcased America’s naval strength. The commission date and full mission details are unclear, but the headline indicates a grand fleet move and a new war footing.
Russian refugees disembark at a Chinese harbor amid fuel and food shortages. About 1500 to 2000 Russians, including officers and soldiers of the former White Guard, arrive with families and many are denied landing until aid is arranged. Authorities warn supplies aboard subject to risk, as charitable groups plan relief and Culver Military Academy reports a major fire damage.
City detectives report the Hatfield woman's fraternal order had its by-laws stolen. Hatfield noted the stolen by-laws resemble Ku Klux Klan documents but deny any affiliation or influence by the latter group. The incident remains under investigation.
A railroad earnings summary from the railroad commission reports total net revenues of 23,559,164 for the nine months ending October 1, a 14 percent drop from the prior year. Operating expenses reach 114,882.97 with opening revenues at 187,892,000, down 16 percent year over year.
Four bandits robbed a banker and fled about 10 miles north of Los Angeles in a car. They forced the banker to drive to the city, where police prepared for a raid as authorities pursue suspects. Death car driver sentenced.
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