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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1922

Page

4

Five Mexican youths held in spree of San Antonio robberies

A band of juvenile Mexican boys is blamed for a string of robberies, burglaries, and petty thefts across San Antonio in the past three weeks. Police report five suspects, tied to the Reich store loot of over 1000 in merchandise, with two youths nabbed Friday night while trying to sell stolen goods. Detectives say the arrests may clarify a wave of recent thefts and possibly solve other purse snatchings and local burglaries.

San Antonio O. W. Kilday Will Carver Deithe A. H.eidi Houston Street West Side Reich Placr Sted

Brackenridge High Wins First Game at San Marcos

Brackenridge High defeated Predecieksburg easily in the district opener at San Marcos Saturday morning. San Antonio, Edgewood, Martindale, Maples and Glance games setup later contests with Brackenridge and Hinds to meet at 7 pm for a Southwest Texas invitational at San Marcos.

Brackenridge High San Marcos Brackenridge Wich Schon Interscholie Asketi Allel San Marcos Saurdiny Predecieksburg San Antoninns Hudan High School Staples Edgewood Tunes Martindale Maples Glance Southwest Texas Natinal Guiv

Pygmies Reach Twelfth Victory Against Tenham

The St Marys College Pygmies clinched their twelfth win of the season by defeating Tenham School 28 to 13 on Heart Friday afternoon. Lyons led with fourteen points for St Marys while Drover contributed for Tenham. McCarty added four for the losers.

St. Mary's College Pygmies Tenham School Heart Krove Fithe Tad. Bonham Wice Wies Wil St. Mary's Court

Horseside Ring Heralds Baseball Season On Local Fields

The piece describes the start of the baseball season with youth and city players taking practice across many fields Sunday. San Pedro area activity centers on several clubs including Alamo-Peek Company squad and Midelity Club preparing for the season.

Nature Hall Nore San Pedro Alamo-Peek «Companys Potc City Pens Midelity Club Prac

Alamo-Peck Indians Prep Contests This March

The San Antonio Light tryouts begin at 2 30 and Elks under Al Jonas start at 3 30 while the Alamo Peck team adopts the Indians name. Management seeks games from March 1 onward, especially out-of-town contests, by writing Chris Gunkel Route Glux TOA or calling Crockett 1048. The Indians will rice next Tuesday eight.

Wile San Antonio Light al Jonas Elks

Texas University Alumni Conference to Discuss Athletics

Austin reports that the Texas University alumni will discuss the athletic program and its status rather than individual athlete ethics. Carlton Hall says Dr. Robert Vinson invited alums to meet at the university to address concerns about Longhorns football with Vanderbilt and the scoreless Texas A and M tie.

Austin Tex Texas University Carlton Hall Lempie Hall Robert E. Vinson Vinson Ue Longhorns Vanderbilt University Dallas Texas A D. A. Frank University Mr. Frank

Liquor Stills Seized in Wagon Arrests on Dakota Street

Police arrest three Mexicans in a wagon on Dakota Street at 3 AM Friday. Prohibition agents seize three 10 gallon liquor stills five charcoal burners 140 pounds of sugar and 150 pounds of corn chops. Six men faced Commissioner Edwards with charges. Guerra released. Trevino held on $200 bond. others on $300 bonds.

Dakota Street Prohibition McFarland and McKay United States EL. Edwards Gregorio Dominguez Francisco, Escobedo Mariano Ortega Emiling Trevino San Antonio Margarito Alvaro Gergorio Dominguez Guerra Alvaro Sutherland Springs Guerra Edwards Guerrae Trevino

Burglary at Reverend Hubbard Home Reported

Thieves stole clothing from the home of Rev Edgar Hubbard at 10 Drexel Avenir while absent Friday. Items included a blue serge suit with military braid, a teientine dress with silver ribbon, gold embroidered blue georgette waist, gingham dresses, a leather suitcase, and £4 in cash. A double barrel shotgun was taken from Lenny Fest’s car near the Lexartonney courthouse. Thirteen items were reported stolen from Mrs A Spears at 2102 Austin Street early Friday morning.

Edgar Hubbard Drexel Avenir Mr. Hubbard Goody Aisa Lenny Fest South Flores Street Iexar

San Antonio Police Crack Down On Slot Machines

Police and the Fire Commissioner ordered owners of slot machines in San Antonio to cease operations of unregistered devices. Chief Thomas J. Martin and Captain Albert O. Van Riper led the enforcement, targeting machines in drug stores and other venues as violations of state law. Officers were instructed to arrest violators and ensure compliance with the betting device regulations.

San Antonio Tolice Pal Wright Thomas J. Martin Albert O. van Riper Oner Wright

Tax on Bachelors Proposed to Aid Child Welfare

Berlin February 1 The National Agency for Family Protection proposes to ask the Reichstag to raise the tax on bachelors and widows by the per cent the proceeds to be used for a child welfare fund.

Berlin Nadiad Aged Eigtion For Reichstag

Jitneys sue to halt city rerouting ordinance

The fifty seventh District Court heard a suit for injunction to restrain enforcement of the jitney rerouting rule. Jitney operators claim the ordinance would curb jitneys on streets and seeks a quick charter election mandamus. Intervenor pleas allege San Antonio Public Service Co plans to gain a city monopoly.

Ed. Minor Fifty-Seventh District Court Theeneral Demurrer Orook Miller T. H. Stokes B. L. Bronson Lee Smith San Antonio Public Service Company Public Service Company Hidgeway Minor Jin Ridgeway

Twelfth Artillery and Ninth Infantry Meet for Camp Title

The 12th Field Artillery and Ninth Infantry clash for Camp League crown at Camp Travis gym Saturday night at 7 15. The winner advances to Army Inter-Garrison League. Tech avenges loss as Infantry struggles with missed shots and rough defense. Lieutenant Von Studiliford of the 20th Infantry cited.

Twelfth Artillery 12Th Field Artillery Garkes Sallenin Wilt Camp Travis Feam Tech al- Gerhardt Fleming von Studiliford 20Th Infantry

Old Liquor Seized and Suspect Arrested in San Antonio

Prohibition agents reportedly seized fifteen quarts of two year old liquor Friday at 23 South Street. J I Wheen, allied owner, is under arrest for unlawful possession. Phorn was arraigned before US Commissioner Kyla Edwards and posted bond. Page contains local notices and various ads.

South Street Wheen Phorn United States Kyla Edwards Medina River Farm City Hall SAN Antonio Loan & Trust. CO Zitarcher Guenther Eagle Bheat Metal Works Eaat Commerce St San Antonio Tex Alf Phige City Nolan Street Crockett William We Seholtz

Pupils Attend Art Talk at Carnegie Library Exhibit

Mescoe school pupils from seventh grade visited the Carnegie Public Library Friday afternoon for a guided tour of an art exhibit. Jessie Honesman spoke on American artists and the value of individual works, while Dorothy Cotton outlined the exhibit's purpose under the American Federation of Arts and San Antonio Art League. The event drew many local children and out of town visitors who praised the display.

Jessie Honesman Tavium Carnegie Librav Principaly Deqehe Worothy Cotton American Federation of Arts San Antonio

Tax on Bank Stock Holdings Upheld by Court

New York finance authorities defend a law taxing stock holdings of banks. Hanover National Bank challenged a $21 1301 assessment, joined by others who paid large sums. Justice Davis affirmed legality, preserving state revenue from city and national banks.

New York Supreme Court Davis Ily Seh Hanover National Bank Ina Hanover

Navy yards may bid on repairs under new amendment

In Washington on February 11 the Senate Commerce Committee chairman offered and Senator Lodge accepted an amendment to the independent offices appropriation. The provision allows navy yards nearest ports with government vessels to be recon ditioned and repaired if the President approves. The amendment substitutes Lodge's prior proposal.

Washington, D. C Dones Senate Commerce Committee Senator Lodge Massachusetts Independent Senate

Two Unions Sued in Detroit Over Fund Diversion and Office Plan

John O'Connor, Elmhurst, Ill., files in circuit court a $500,000 accounting suit against grand officers of the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and the Railway Shop Laborers. He seeks to halt preparations for a fifteen story office building in Detroit.

Detroit Mich United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way John O'Connor Elmhurst L. T Provident Fund

Judge Arrested After Newport Liquor Raids

Simultaneous raids by Kentucky state troops and federal prohibition agents hit more than 30 Newport saloons. Judge W. Bueten of Campbell county and over a score of saloonkeepers were cited to appear before U S Commissioner Oscar H Roetgen in Covington on charges tied to violations of federal liquor laws. Sawyer Smith US district attorney said Judge Buelon would face conspiracy to violate the liquor law and failure to report known violations.

Newport Kentucky W. ©. Bueten Campbell County United States Oscar H. Roetgen Covington Sawyer- Smith Buelon

Obituary notices and community announcements from San Antonio

Obituary items describe Fritz Adler 51 of 33 South Hackberry street dying at home after 49 years in San Antonio. Survived by widow, two daughters, mother, brothers, sister. Funeral 2:40 pm from residence. interment Hermann Sons cemetery. Additional notices cover Mrs. Mollie Barker and Newton Meredith funerals, a German-born judge Arthur Brooke, and various local obituaries and Legion Auxiliary formation details with multiple names and addresses.

Fritz Adler South Hackberry Street Germany San Antonio Alamo Iron Works Har‘mouia Lodge Hermann Sons Sam Houston Camp Misses Tera Carmen Adler Julian Adler Oul Henry Adler Emmay Adler Boerne Rev A. Wolff St. John’s Lutheran Church Hermann Sons Cemetery The Riche Undertaking Company Sarah EB Armstrong Sarah BE North Brazos Street Ohio Albert Armstrong Cashmere Wash C. B Cincinnati Joseph New Orleans M. C Mexico James Charles Armstrong the Tuebe Undertaking Company Mission Burial Park Arthur Granville Brooke Court of Appeals Beaumont Flores Street Texas Flo J. 0 2Rooke el Paso Antonio Jartwig Undertaking Company Ioselawn Cemetery Mollie F. Barker Mra Mollie P. Barker Wraming Street Mission Burial Wark Alagy & McCallum Undertakers Quirk Ambulance Service Crockett All Howre

Real estate transfers listed with a flood of names and parcels

A long list details February 1922 real estate transfers in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Transactions mention Stephen Waler Theresa Brandt B A Bagylen Ferdinand Simon Central Christian Church and many others conveying lots, tracts, and parcels across multiple city blocks and subdivisions with values and conditions noted.

Stephen Waler Theresa Brandt Candilario Villanueva Culebra William H. Went B. A. Bagvlen Pearse Biocity Pe Raper Beerhe Mission Cemetery Chariee x. Aeneas Estate Ferdinand Simon Hulda Borgfeld Kasimir Winter Alexander Evan New City Block Zavala Street Tone Wright Scales Wm Feme Sole Commonwealth Bank and Trust Company New City B. G. Irish Ward H. Milter Hioh Ben F. Fleming Pritz J. ‘Agentum Selig Deutschmann Central Christian Church Main Avenue Hugo Kinkaton Heights John B. Holt South San Antonio Charlea M. Thompson Naka San Jose Artesian Hot Well Company M. L.thompson Ford John G. Bouldin Willams and Wits Trent Lula J Wellington Avemin Merck Maria Ann Moyer Prortes Txnico’ Mayer Dire Caroline B. Brown Tot Ogarden Praes Atrente EB. G. Phillips Nod Tebrance Olive Streets Hoot van Nend Taity O A Marie Gladwin Fatty’s McGregor Avifa Fugen Tiriscoe Sr Lota Ecity Bineke Fulton Street Beacon Hill Frank W Annla Buckley Voente Vorate Joho Lot City Hock Hostgon Avenue Stephen Woller Treresa Brandt Candilaria Villanueva Joanne Yritz, Triaun Henry Tirson TL Nesbit Gladstone Avenue T. Stone Lipscamb and Company Black Wits A. W. Murray Mt, Company Sweetey Walter E. Scott Thorney Ebruary Mack Fritz Braun Edward Brin Arcinieg

Nighttime Permit List Reveals City Dwellings and Prices

A compiled list shows numerous two to six room dwellings across city streets with explicit rents and sale figures. Properties include five room and four room homes on San Fernando Street, Denver Boulevard, and Mul Perry Street among others with prices ranging from 20 to over 3000 dollars.

Frank Sraft Ett Attertison Thies Company Pentan Dewelking Teusshy Piroet Trenton Quirman Nireat Awellins Frigeby Pauly Doar de Ge San Fernando Strect W. Crow Garnee Wryerly Avenue Sean A. Th Flack Yaith Russell Tant Mulperry Street Weber Denver Boulevard Trank Weber Santos Kirests Aganier F. OU Yeakley Anrane Uiebra Street Zarzaware Elmendorf Braulio Colonia Cartwright South Dpreee South Haelharry Atx Howe Aukle Elty Greenmalgh Realty Co Travia New Brauntils Ave Onough Jumler DEPT Connfss Realty Brackenridge High School Porter Goathoy Brosdk Janina Turnisy Yurnissy Brady Bulk Los Angeles Seights Blanco Road Forssale S.W. Ashley Central Trust Crockett Houston St Ave. C Travis Powell Redna Land Co Schinehart Ty Weaker Ea Ae Modera North Monumental Street Government Hill VaniNese St West Bath and Hall Rome Revere Street Mission Crockpott

Marriage Licenses Noted for Several Couples

A list of marriage license notices includes Nunzio Moltano and Zinn Wenderson Lawrence A. Nentwig and Matilda Barnes Giorge VM. Othens and Mosmn Cart wright Kenneth Crank Camp Travis Virginia Emith Harey A. Houndera Starin Readrigusz Guy W. Dinpman Erena 14 Atumme I Inmen H. Morhart Kelly Wield Boas Merce.

Nunzio Moltano Zinn Wenderson Lawrence A. Nentwig Matilda Barnes

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