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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1922

Page

10

Court orders recall charter election in city

Judge RB Minor issues mandamus directing mayor and commissioners to call an election to amend the recall section of the city charter. City appeals, but the decision pressure suggests an early hearing. The order targets the council’s failure to act on a petition signed by thousands of voters.

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Final figures show voting strength of Bexar County

Official tallies from Bexar County list 83 630 poll tax receipts and exemption certificates, with 19 162 increase over 1921. Information notes age and disability exemptions, and estimates suggest actual qualified voters exceed the official figure.

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Fragmented OCR with dubious details on a court case

An unclear OCR passage describes a judge, a man and his wife, and alleged misconduct during a trial. The text is severely garbled, with multiple misspellings and incomplete phrases, making the specific actions and outcomes hard to determine.

Cold spell grips region with record low winds and snow threats

Arctic conditions sweep across Texas and surrounding areas with single-digit or low teens. Wind gusts top 40 miles per hour as temperatures dip to near 14 below in some towns and 22 in others. Forecasters warn of continued chill through Wednesday night into Thursday with winds easing and storms possible to the south. The cold expands from Texas to the central plains and Gulf coast, prompting travel advisories and utility strain warnings.

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Chauffeur Again Questioned in Murder Inquiry

Los Angeles authorities questioned a chauffeur tied to the murder case of Mabel Normand. The director and film figures, including Lon Chaney and William Desmond Taylor associate, faced inquiries as investigators sought new leads. Rewards of 4500 dollars were offered for information.

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Weather notes and temperatures across regions

The report lists temperatures and wind conditions for multiple locations including New York, Washington, and nearby towns. It notes high and low readings, with mentions of winds and humidity levels, reflecting a generally cool day with variable gusts.

Howat Victor in Skirmish at Conglave

Indianapolis Feb 14 Alcan dor Howat reported winner of the preliminary skirmish in the fight within the Tinited Mine Workers union at the special convention here. Delegates voted to consider Howat's expulsion and to appoint a provisional district government, delaying final action. Howat urged resumption of work under unchanged conditions amid union faction conflicts.

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Coal Strike Affects U S Coal Output And Stocks

A federal commission in Washington reports a prolonged domestic coal strike has disrupted production and left stockpiles uncertain. The Joint Committee notes 29,000 tons daily output and a drop in weekly coal consumption, while warm weather reduces demand and logistics pressures ease.

Indictment Lost in Whiskey Case Probe

San Francisco district attorney Johnny Wil­lam said he would seek a grand jury to investigate the disappearance of an indictment charging several men with conspiracy and liquor violations. The case centers on a warehouse stash of whiskey valued at about 500,000 dollars, with details unclear due to fragmented and garbled text.

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Storm warning broadcast over the gulf coast region

Weather bulletin notes storms forming along Louisiana and New Orleans areas with strong northerly winds. Forecasts indicate coastal warnings for nearby states as low pressure rises and weather shifts toward northwest convergence, with potential northern inland impacts.

New Orleans Warniogs Louisiana

Peace Court Opens at Hague to Aid League of Nations

The Hague hosts the opening session of the permanent court of international justice as a milestone in world peace. Judges from multiple nations take oaths. the court aims to clarify questions of international law and advise on technical matters for disputes and treaties.

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Burns Way to Liberty in Strange Tale

Fragmentary OCR text describes a figure named Caliphiria or Gal and a wild pursuit involving a jailbreak offense. A sheriff seeks to arrest him amid chaotic events as fire and commotion unfold, with elusiveness and physical struggle noted.

Baltic Ice Traps Ships Near Lake Port

A Baltic lake of ice traps ships near Stockhola on February 1. Five steamers, including the Danish freighter Trinquebar, are held in ice as crews struggle to free boats and evacuate passengers. Over twenty vessels imperiled, with no American ships reported in the area.

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Piate Indian Raised Bills Chinaman Debts in Nevada Poker

A garbled report notes a case involving an Indian raised bills and a Chinaman paying poker debts in a game at Trvine ton Nevada. The account references a W Ashe secret service report to Thomas B Foster and a claim of altered chiene vors Wil a whirted allel. No clear dates or verifiable details emerge.

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Eight Men Arrested in Los Angeles Blackmail Plot

A group of eight men were arrested after a gunfight with federal and deputy officers during an alleged blackmail conspiracy in Los Angeles. A ninth man was wounded and escaped. investigators plan to pursue further charges and possible ties to a larger extortion scheme targeting wealthy businessmen.

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Release of Fifteen Men Kidnapped in Ulster Announced

Michael Collins announced in the House of Commons that fifteen Ulster Unionists recently kidnapped have been released. Churchill noted further liberations hoped for, while commissions would study border tensions to ease cross border concerns. Evacuation plans for British troops in Southern Ireland resumed amid renewed violence in Dublin and Belfast.

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Empty Grave Case Affirmed At Austin By Criminal Court

A Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirms the life sentences for multiple defendants in the Empty Grave case. The ruling upholds convictions and penalties, including a 21 year sentence for John Champell of Suntan County, tied to a murder and related offenses. The decision preserves prior judgments and disallows remands for new trials.

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Wind and Wet Pavement Lead to Liquor Law Charges

A windy, wet evening caused a disturbance in a neighborhood near Bat Court Street. Walter Ayrest, arrested by the city patrol, faced liquor law charges after a bottle shattered on a bucket and a passerby reported disorder. Bond was allowed for Tyree.

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Trial of Yeager Draws Sworn Testimony in Complex Hearing

Court records reveal a contested Yeager trial with multiple witnesses and procedural delays. The proceedings include defense by Clarence Meertyn and prosecution by Antaeine Chambers as the judge weighs evidence and timing for a potential verdict.

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