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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1923
Page
11
Reporting turmoil Europe eyes border crises as Greece and Bulgaria threaten reprisals along Thrace and Smyrna. Russian and French fleets move in support while cabinet discussions in Sofia Paris and Rome weigh actions. Imperial powers push for peacemaking amid mounting naval deployments and border provocations.
The article reports on cautious peace efforts and shifting stances as major powers assess risk of a broader conflict. It notes Russia’s insistence on defending itself if attacked and its preference to remain outside conflicts beyond its borders, while other states weigh their positions and potential aid to Germany.
A fire at a family home in Mu February residents report three children dead and a parent injured. Investigators believe gas or fumes caused the blaze and are reviewing a possible accident amid unclear details. Local authorities urge caution as families cope with the loss.
Borough police report a cold night as a bogus asbestos coal sale was allegedly linked to a local dealer. Officers kept watch around a gas heater in the station while investigators work to trace the supplier and halt the fraudulent deliveries.
The Texas Senate today approved a concurrent resolution, already passed by the House, urging the federal government to recognize Mexico. The measure, framed as a statement of friendship with the southern republic, expresses confidence in President Roosevelt and calls for better relations with Mexico. The wording emphasizes reciprocity and diplomatic recognition at the national level.
A cryptic report describes Little Phil Alguin, held in chains, arriving in Freeport amid a chaotic pursuit involving authorities in Angieton and Los Angeles. The tale includes arrests, transfers, and conflicting notes about his confinement and movements across jurisdictions.
An American brewery group plans a 20 million dollar investment to expand operations in Denmark. The move aims to establish a production site and extend market reach for U S beers in the European region, signaling cross border growth.
Fragmented weather brief reports unsettled to warm in the south with cooler northeast. Forecast cites temperatures from the mid 20s to low 30s with winds shifting from the south to north, including mentions of rain risk and cloudy intervals across regions named in the text.
A badly buried unidentified man was found in a grave two miles from Red Rock, near Tulsa. Detectives linked the discovery to a spree of robberies and a man named Tolloway, with bullets in the head and hands tied. Found items included two purses, cash, gold, and a dated personal memorandum showing ties to a robbery ring and German origin.
Telegraphic dispatches from Belleville report a Martin bomber flight test aiming to fly from Scott to Kelly Field in six hours. Officers at Kelly Field question the craft's ability while pilots Danton and McPeuiels rush to New York to return with a crew.
A garbled report notes the arrival of Lieutenant Vestrynglornien and Walter Miatto, an American, in Millet technical oxyart, following a prior wild time flight from New York. Hospital details reference St. Qinva and Me Sanciro with Bragit.
Country lawmakers dislike delegates from the big city as tensions flare in occupied zones. Reports describe patrols, saboteur activity, and security measures amid calls for a city delegation to influence national policy. Local representatives debate how to respond to rural anger and big-city influence.
Fire broke out in a coal yard beside South Treat street near Southern Lacitic railway tracks. Sparks and heat damaged sawmill sheds and engines, destroying rails and wood piles. Investigators believe a spark from a hastily noted incident may have started the blaze.
A fragmentary report from Dusseldorf notes a February wreck resulting in multiple deaths. The Deutsch Allgemeine Zeitung and French forces are cited, with bodies recovered and the incident linked to a broader reprisal or formation action.
Fragmentary note discusses fashion guidance linking cigarette choice to gown color. Mentions Lavendar and naive mood sketches, with references to a designer or pattern provider. No clear event, person, or place can be confirmed from the readable text.
Local politics in Beax County swirl as Sheriff Tobin signals a mayoral run and Mayor Black weighs a bid. City engineer and figures like Mayor Harrigan and Judge designations enter behind the scenes as factions push for convention support and strategic alignments before the upcoming municipal election.
Washington Feb 8 Senator Harrison Democrat Mississippi assailed President Harding for tying ship subsidy to the British debt report. He called the President’s remarks an insult to the Senate and condemned the ship bill as monstrous. He blamed Lasker and urged Congress to act on farm credit measures, warning of Republican delays.
Marked price increases sweep Pennsylvania and coastal fields as Texas Company lifts coast heavy crude by 25 cents to 1.50 a barrel. Other refiners like Gulf and Sinclair eye follow through, while domestic oil supply and storage statistics hint at broader market shifts.
Belleville announced the completed construction of a large airship named Tar on the Scutt Viet site. The craft, lined with a gas bag of about four feet diameter and hydrogen fill, is equipped with a cab and maintains cabin communications during a test flight under government aviation tighter regulations.
The Houston based ex cyclos witness, J. Dy F Houck, formerly tied to the Klan, testifies in the trial of M D Roger, Perkins Wirz and Bil Ogden for a violent assembly linked to a pan to whip Slaughter and Creek. He denies others confessed and notes references to Mumbie by a conference.
A scanned index lists advertisers including Hanan Wallasee, Powder products, Bas te Historic has Co, Pony Mote, and Morgan Weoawith Atta. The page names multiple companies and services, with cross references to local shops and brands. It reflects a period ad catalog featuring diverse sales and promotions across regional merchants.
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