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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1923

Page

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Explosions Kill and Injure Dozens in U S Plants

Reports from multiple U S sites recount fatal blasts and widespread injuries. In Grafton Wisconsin a Illinois Powder Manufacturing Co plant blast killed several workers and gravely injured over a dozen others. Fire departments contained further danger from volatile chemicals as crews searched for missing colleagues. Additional blasts in Kansas and Arkansas killed and injured workers, with authorities investigating causes as residents fled to hills and watched debris and smoke rise from shattered facilities.

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Apolin ar Goes To His Death Calmly

Falsom California reports Craig Donnelly hanged for the death of a fellow convict, maintaining a defiant calm. In Louisiana Clay Willis, a Black man, is jailed for the murder of Evalina Batchelor, while Apolin ar faces execution and prayers with an emotional crowd gathering outside the jail.

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Murder trials and executions in old Bexar county reports

A fragmented 1921 era account details multiple Brazil era crimes in Bexar County. It mentions Tyneh al Lroaned, Hugh Mayrs, Qua Williaus, and Lavernia killings, plus the execution of MéeKinkey Grace for crimes against a white woman. It recounts Apolithes Erie’s 1900 style murder case of a boy near Salads Creek, the attempted executive clemency, and references to Governor Neff. The narrative also notes a Viking-related exhibit and a funeral setup, ending with a brief on a graveyard area and a funeral plot.

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Abolition of the death penalty and reform aims

A discussion traces abolition openly to reformative goals drawing on John Howard and Bedford Jail. It argues punishment should focus on individual reform rather than mere penal punishment, proposing varied, occupation aligned confinement for suitable inmates and a shift away from broad executions.

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Daho Mine Fire Reported Near Hercules Sliver Deal

February 23 report from Thurke Idaho states a fire broke out on the 400 foot level of the Hercules Silver mine. The blaze started at 10 p.m. and was extinguished within 80 minutes. All miners fece and accounted for according to telephone messages.

Thurke Idaho Winera

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