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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1920
Page
1
A chaotic Niagara Falls scene on December 26 left George F. Tages Ty Dullaly and two others dead after an automobile careened into a canal during a Christmas celebration. Witnesses describe the vehicle skidding on the street before plunging into the water as partygoers moved toward a festive dinner.
Washington reports a proposed nation wide marketing system under government supervision to cut waste from producer to consumer. Representative Hatton Sumner of Texas advocates a trade clearing house with standard grades, direct farm shipments, and cooperative units to reduce tolls and friction while preserving middleman functions.
Dr and Mrs James Milton Carroll observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home 200 Stratford Court after marrying near Caldwell Texas in 1900. Carroll has written for Baptist denomination works, founded San Marcos Baptist Academy and served as pastor and educator across Texas. More than 500 relatives and friends attended the golden jubilee Wednesday evening.
The fragment discusses a proposed farming cooperative plan to stabilize farm credits and prevent overproduction. It envisions producers forming committees to ensure fair classification, with government agents providing rating decisions. Banks and large buyers would gain safety and better credit terms under this system, though the author admits it is not perfect and may require refinements.
Chicago faces a potential end to grand opera as season costs and funding squeeze screenings. Principal patron Herald & Metonique has funded years but a projected deficit near 1.06 million looms. The article discusses sponsors, touring costs, and uncertain future of opera in the city.
Fragmentary text reports a reward for a police involved arrest or capture. The garbled lines reference a criminal act, a mayoral or aldermanic statement, and a city official remark. Core details are unreadable, but the note indicates an official reward related to a crime and police action.
A German professor argues Kaiser Wilhelm II bore responsibility for the war in a sweeping critique. He contends Germany sought expansion and prestige, while framing Britain and Russia as key actors in the conflict. The piece reflects wartime journalism with strong national sentiment and counterpoints about German foreign policy and leadership.
An official report notes the Mad Mullah Mohammed bin Abdullah Masany’s 21 year campaign in Somaliland. Air power disrupts tribes and ends uprisings, with six planes targeting Mutal headquarters as British forces push to break his rugged resistance.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a chaotic escape involving Mati a brother and several known dervi eh ies, with a mention of MUR and figures Gopyrizlit and LULU. Unclear sources but implies a rapture event and partial escapes among a group.
Chicago notes a renewed crime wave as arrests falter amid legal obstacles. The piece cites violent incidents, trials, and a city push to impeach a judge while police press a crackdown in hopes of curbing criminal activity and deterring undesirables.
The comptroller-elect announces the new lineup for his department with changes including a chief clerk and several appointees across divisions. Notable names such as state senators and county judges are listed among the newly assigned staff as the transition begins.
Fire originated in the basement of a Dalit Paral company building in Atlanta's downtown business section. The blaze spread to two adjoining structures causing damage estimated at over $106,000. No injuries reported.
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