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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1922

Page

4

Resignation Case Spurs Questionable Attorney General Appointment

Governor Nelf cannot find an aeceetable lawyer to fill the state attorney general post as Keeling delays resignation and decides to keep the office for the term and run again. The governor offered it to several high‑ranking lawyers who declined, prompting debate on the pool of "acceptable" candidates and the political ordeal of election.

Nelf Keeling Ma. Keeling Gayeshow

Railroads face scrutiny over postwar condition claims

Former directors general Mr McAdoo and Mr Lines urged the Interstate Commerce Commission that the government failed to return the railroads to owners in as good condition as when federal control began. The two men defending government actions faced questions over adherence to contract terms and postwar upkeep obligations.

McAdoo Lines Wdartook Interstate Compieree Commission

Railroad contract clash over condition of rails after federal control

During the federal control period rail executives argued the government failed to return properties in substantially as good condition as when received. They noted rail bed deterioration on some roads and questioned averages, as others claimed better restatement due to maintenance spending. The dispute centers on overall fulfillment vs selective improvements and wear.

Es Railroad Ducng Iailroad Hines Belfast Messrs. McAden Hinessis

Prohibition Agent Warned Over Writs In West Ruling

Two Bexar County justices of the peace vow to issue writs only strictly by law in response to Judge Duval West s ruling on search warrants. The men criticize using court as a cat s paw and insist warrants must rely on admissible evidence not hearsay under the Dean Law and Constitution.

Duval West Bexar County Justices of the Peace Justice Court West Federal Commissioners’ Courte Nean Searth Ind Cours United States

Constitutional limits on using expedient prosecutions

The text argues against abandoning the statute to fling charges in federal court if doing so would distort justice or violate the constitution as Judge West interprets it. It questions the hearsay basis of the information and suggests the prohibition agent would lack motive to bypass state court.

West

Rome Resigns: Italy's Cabinet Falls Under Bonini Regime

Commentary notes Rome’s influence on modern government as Premier Bonini and the entire Italian cabinet resign. It compares ruling-class dynamics in Italy, France, England, and the United States, arguing power cycles persist despite changing leaders. The piece critiques a missing Pope tribute and hints at farmer bloc politics in Washington.

Rome Bonoini Bonomi Orlando Giolocei Nitti de Nicole Chamber of Deputies Italy England United States Hany Jwact Roncini Jost Lee Pope Bano

Watching the Parade by John Pilgrim

A first person narrative of a parade ride shares scenes of homely encounters. The narrator recalls helping a dripping woman at a car stop and laments people’s lack of courtesy while asserting American individuality.

John 'Pilgrim

Esperanto Progress and the Drive for a Universal Language

An excerpt on Esperanto and other proposed international auxiliary languages. It describes Lingua universals, debates about global adoption, and examples of teaching in Europe and beyond. It notes exhibitions, academic interest, and calls for official support to promote a universal tongue for scientific exchange and international understanding.

H. Addington Bruce Jong Geea Dream Ben Conraration Mnivery Rede Mitas Fey Geneva Tynor England Chambers of Commerce Langus of Mulions British Association For the Advange ‘Uionk of Science Neadhatia Hodier Europe America Thernfary American Association Inter Tollemal Xoodewill Jose

Family Morning Struggles Over Dinners And Dresses

In a cluttered scene a mother, Clarabelle, frets over dinner and funds for a dress for her daughter as guests arrive. John urges practicality while the child’s care and schooling loom, and a shift toward simpler clothing emerges as a possible solution. Nearby scenes show Lissie and Tante planning a visit, with tension between wealth and frugality shaping family choices.

Avery Childea Clarabelle Mothes Ehilliah John Apeat Dierle Ilealé Claravelle Lissie Jnna Claralolle Ganil Belek Sis Taeale Orgaltex

A Laugh or Two Testes a Patchy Night Out

A fragmentary report describes noisy lounge chatter and a controversial exchange about drinking. A Kentucky figure and a Prohibition judge are cited in a heated, incomplete dialogue with locals debating moderation and excessive intemperance.

Fragmentary Ad Text Cites Venues and Events in San Antonio

A garbled OCR passage lists venues and items such as Bethea Fadilss Princess Tony's vaniterille and Motion Pictures. It references Packeford fate, Nobody's Fool, TAttle Zonl Fanntte Grand, and several events at the La Gunter Hotel and Menger.

Motion Pictures Colmadge Bontille Packeford

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