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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1922
Page
2
chaos surrounds City Hall as Mayor Blach fails to report after Mexico City return. Officials, including G. Shropshire and D. L. Dinwiddie, hold limited contact while plans for buildings and roadwork face delays. The city awaits leadership and resolution of ongoing disputes.
Feb 23 reports from Warbington indicate Sun spots discovered at Mi de Reagholt Observatory their groups include four sets two detected Wednesday and two more Friday Several spots lie west of the meridian delaying terrestrial observations for now Officials warn that further displays may disrupt telegraphic and telephone services as spots reach the solar meridian later in the day observers say the event mirrors a past solar display affecting communications and transport networks from a previous peak connection with the North end of telegraph lines
Readable portions indicate about 2000 mill workers affected by a strike at Lowell amid partial protest action. Details are fragmentary, with unclear dates and affected teams. The article notes tension and potential production disruption across the plant.
A garbled OCR fragment references a Chinese loan failure and legal actions. It names figures such as a general and notes a lean meeting, with mentions of agreements and enforcement. Specific names, places, or dates are unclear due to the damaged text, but the item suggests financial failure linked to a loan and ensuing legal considerations.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference proposed consolidation of laws and a Public Development Company loan. Mentions 85,000.00 gold loan maturity March 1 and a potential $6,000,000 secured by gilt revenue. Contains garbled phrases and incomplete references to markets and panic.
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce publicity unit is shaping a plan to promote the city as a moving picture center. Publicity chief Durkee notes inquiries from producers nationwide and cites climate and location as advantages, with a formal announcement possible after General Manager Ndndell’s Washington trip.
The Sheep & Goat Makers Association of Texas debates holding a show with their auction at the annual Sam Angels convention in Del Rio. An executive-committee meeting today will decide the plan, with 1922 dates to be fixed and a new program outlined. Participants include Taylor of Carshad New Mexico, Allison and Broome from San Angelo, and a development-board committee from San Angelo led by Warner Alt a and Haller.
London reports Britain has sent pronovals to the Italian government about appointing representatives to discuss questions relating to the prelate agreement and Genoese concerns. Milan dispatches suggest postponement and shifts in timing, with uncertain dates and ongoing speculation.
Disjointed report details a stalled strike affecting textile workers and a curious incident in Texas involving a cabbie and wolf sightings. The piece mentions Providence and Mayes, Wolf Killed in Crea, Tex, and a ship in the Gulf region. Authorities and locals debate the next steps as tensions rise amid unclear facts.
New York reports plans to deport numerous undesirables this week amid the Guiney incident fallout. The group includes anarchists and radicals released from prisons, with fourteen deportees listed among detainees.
Mint Machines, the B-cent dtoy m ind, placed In many stores to avoid being labeled gaming devices. Tr. L. Hinen, a manufacturer representative, said they sought legal advice after police ordered all igt machines closed. He claimed profits are shared among the Legion, the company, and the retailers, with the Legion sponsoring the business.
Three of the new seat packs for pilots, a lightweight parachute system developed at McCook Field and built by a Chicago contractor, have arrived in San Antonio for familiarization flights. The pack fits behind the seat, weighs about thirty pounds, and allows the pilot to jettison from the aircraft and descend by a 1,000 foot silk parachute.
A chaotic fragment describes a campaign to raise funds for Frida 16, sending a delegation from Ban. Aytanig to attend meetings. It mentions a water event, picture entries, and a club effort to hold entertainments and activities from now to next year to support the cause.
A poorly legible notice describes a Baptist meeting to be held in Hatglork with a devotional focus. It references organizers and attendees including named individuals and local groups, noting a planned program and participation by church members from Sinton and nearby areas.
An afternoon program features Rev J El Meu and Dr W K Denverit discussing hospital care and spiritual guidance. In the evening at 4 30, Dr AW A Hamlett, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Austin, will speak on fullness following a devotional led by Rev B Welch of San Marcos.
Anne Morgan, daughter of J. P. Morgan, will be San Antonio's guest March 4 to 6. John B. Carrington, named arrangements chairman by the Chamber of Commerce, says an elaborate program is planned with a luncheon March 6 at the St Anthony roof. Mrs Leggs leads the women’s committee as Rita Morgan plans a moving picture event on March 5 about rehabilitation in France, with Anne Morgan speaking.
A Ku Klux Klan unit in San Antonio sent a sympathy letter to widow Mrs Lillard with a $15 donation enclosed. The missive, printed on Klan stationery, expressed condolences and included a second note offering $25 to aid her after her husband’s death.
Army officers will announce a message from a mobile radio during a wireless test operation Tuesday and Wednesday nights starting at Buckelock. The exercise will be repeated slowly and under the supervision of General John J. Tiner, commander of the Eighth Corps.
Fire destroyed a residence at home 18 injuring several occupants and prompting arrests after a Sunday incident. A stern palace vigil, a liquor charge, and a $500 bond were noted as authorities pursued the case.
The readable phrases describe hot tea breaking a constant, a tray with water, a sieve, and a curing method. The rest is garbled, mentioning tavaten brier and remedies for a gull, with nonsensical or misread words. The passage lacks coherent events, names, dates, or places to anchor a stronger summary.
A report on university officials criticizing smoking by female students. Marion Talbot of the University of Chicago says coed smoking is a filthy habit but hard to regulate and nearly impossible to prevent. Mary Ross Potter of Northwestern agrees with toned rules, noting strict bans were minimal. The piece references Columbia University and a San Antonio traffic event context.
Members of a local club gathered for a luncheon at noon with talks on traffic issues. George J. Holstraon and Sehufts, traffic managers, chaired the session while Ubalis & Gals presided at Te Suretang following the meal.
Baylor University held a brief session and invited the executive board of the Baptist General Convention to meet in Waco to consider acting on rebuilding Carroll Chapel destroyed by fire Saturday. The board had planned to meet in Fort Worth but moved to the Baylor campus.
Income blanks for partner ships and occupations have been received at the office of D G B Seymour deputy collector of internal revenue. Seymour said Monday. Form 100 for employers shows salaries paid during 1921, rests interest and other fixed.
The article reports on partnership taxation rules and corporate tax rates, noting individuals file returns while agents assist on Thursdays. It also covers Katy railway freight data with 1068 car shipments, on time performance, and a growing weekly car count, alongside a tombstone note for Beautiful Rovetown Cemetery and Crockett ads.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions replacements, orders and improvised repairs in a military scene. Names, dates, and clear events are unreadable, making precise facts impossible. The fragment describes parkud like chatter and wall improvements possibly linked to military housing or barracks.
A garbled ad lists Cascarets as ten cent candy claimed to ease headaches liver and bowel troubles. It mentions pediatric use and touts vigor and digestion benefits with sensational phrasing, reflecting an early 20th century patent medicine style.
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