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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1922

Page

13

Girl Kills Man in Wago Court as Trial Opens

Wace Texas February report outlines the dramatic scene in a county court where 17 year old Matthews shot J Crosalin three times at close range wounding him fatally. Deputy Rudow responded and restrained Matthews who claimed self defense before being escorted from the courtroom.

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French Bluebeard to suffer on the guillotine

Mathis Limilenel Tanedvet, described as the Bluebeard of Gambuas, is slated for execution by guillotine at Vorsnillass after a court rejected his petition. The setting and timing are announced in the night edition, with details of the sentence for the murder of a youth.

Bluebeard Mathis Limilenel Mig-Bromle Tomornig Anan

Untidy OCR Item From Germany to Scotland

Fragmentary report describes a journey from Germany to Scotland and a note about wine consumption. The text is garbled with names and places unreadable, making details uncertain and hard to verify.

Murder trial resumes with key witnesses and locations

Fragmentary text reports a resumed murder trial involving Dary Angelon and others. Mentions gal and Ken, 24 cronies, Elizabeth, and a forenamed term. References a Mrs. Heater in Meeredy Biers and a millage related to Kennedy deposition location.

Dary Angelon Gal Ken Nii Aenabeth Heater Meeredy Kennedy

Harding approves citizenship days of women’s clubs

President Harding backs a General Federation of Women’s Clubs initiative to establish 44 Citizenship Day celebrations nationwide. Percy V Bunnyhacker of Austin chairs the citizenship department, with over 300 communities already observing Americanism programs. The plan aims for nationwide observance to foster duty and patriotism among new and foreign-born citizens, backed by the American Legion.

Banding General Federation of Women’s Clubs Percy V Bunnyhacker Austin Department of American Citizenship General Federation United States Mix Pognybacker Yard Pam Uarding Ponnybacker Hanford MacNider America Legion Legion Tox

American relief halts child deaths in famine zones

The Associated Press reports American relief efforts are reducing child mortality in famine areas. In Oneenburg district deaths had risen to five daily but have fallen to about two per week as American workers field aid. leaders pledge continued help and rapid expansion of clinics and food aid.

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Unclear War Message From Llangehequer Official

Fragmentary OCR notes quote Sir Robust Thorne on war prestige and indemnity. The garbled text mentions Carex of Aectanitints Inver and Italian connections, with uncertain details and names.

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Woman Drinks Poison in Unclear Incident

Fragmented OCR text describes a woman using poison and a chaotic scene with lights, a sudden extinguishing event, and references to a hiding place of money. Details are garbled and names or places are unreadable. The fragment hints at a crime or attempted theft but lacks coherent facts.

Unclear Weather Ledger with Fragmented Readings

Fragmented OCR weather brief lists improvised terms, winds, stations and temperatures. Several named places and times appear garbled, yielding no coherent forecast. The readable items note northerly winds, varying gusts, and regional locations, but lack definite dates or actionable details.

Dales Tak For Soldier Bokus May Hit Snag

Washington DC reports a proposed sales tax to finance the soldier fund faced a potential setback. Two Republican Ways and Means Committee members opposed the plan, with only three supporting. Debate centers on whether to report a bill or refer it to further deliberation amid party divisions and shifting loyalties.

Washington, D.C House Ways and Means Sades Treasury Drosidua Hardink Ronny Aitvanend Emily

Nomination fight over Major Moberk Meck linked to Capper

Washington February reports indicate contention over Major Meeks nomination. Capper and allies challenge the promotion amid Senate probes and party divides. Weeks cites possible officer promotions if approved, while the committee considers the impact on President Harding’s cabinet.

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Cox to Make Speech in Layton Campaign Kickoff

James M. Cox of Layton Ohio, Democratic presidential candidate, plans a March campaign event in town to launch the party’s effort. Reynolds of Creighton and other Democratic committee members will attend. the precise date to be announced in coming days.

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Keeling hints Mexia troop rule not to be extended

Feb 24 report on militia deployment discussions at Maia. General Keeling and Governor Neff led talks with Brigadier General Wolters and General Barton. Keeling said the situation was satisfactory and a report from the citizens committee was under consideration.

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Deferring Irish Treaty Ballot Spurs Confusion

The Associated Press reports deferral of the Anglo Irish treaty vote prompts uncertainty about Dublin Galway and London relations. British editors and Sinn Fein observers weigh next steps with Governor General and Irish delegates under pressure as newspapers debate potential delay into the next week.

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McLain Trial Begins in Porty Th Diehink Court

A jury panel was seated in the Porty Th Diehink Court for the McLain trial on a plea of having committed. Five a vantiant to qualt thy Thlietment on re plea of haviromuds the defendant faces a sole count in the trial. The court adjourned as the panel was sworn and the case was set for further proceedings. Geed Kuhake and others are on the venire, with the jurors named in the record.

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Unclear historic discourse on naval procurement and finance

A garbled passage discusses the navy, appropriations, and a committee inquiry. It mentions files, transportation, fuel, and an assistant secretary Roosevelt offering a detailed report to a committee about open market transactions. Names and precise details are obscured by OCR errors.

Ame Lind Navy TO Vents Seemabury Roosevelt

Prohibition Touched Off Ponzi Schemes Bishop Says

Bishop Chieuga Nicholson national church leader argues prohibition funded Ponzi schemes saying if prohibition had not existed there would be no such frauds. He spoke before the council of the Methodis Monucopal Church in Windley noting workers in the ward district lacked funds to resist the inventors and their schemes.

Chieuga Chitagi Wishop Nicholson AntSulon Fengie

A Coleman Files Petition in Bankruptcy

Thias Athen Coleman of San Antonio district files a bankruptcy petition in federal court listing exemptions including his home and other personal property totaling about 40 173 dollars. He is described as a major stockholder in Texas enterprises with extensive holdings across Southwest Texas and large debts to Hunts and Can companies in Kansas City and Webb. The petition, filed early in the day, outlines properties, stock, and a complex set of partnerships and creditors, with a claimed estate valued near 2 000 000 dollars and extensive real property in Webb County and surrounding areas.

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Mathilde McCormick to Wed Hevery

Miss Mathilde McCormick, granddaughter of Tob dd Mockefodluc Se, announces her engagement to Hevery, son of Harel 2, president of the Internas Fiunml Harverter Company. She has lived in Switzerland since age eight, now sixteen, with consent from her grandfather.

Hevery Mathilde McCormick Harel Internas Fiunml Harverter Company Kent Mar Cer Borne Switzerland Lie Sowie Co Iaendewy Miss McCormick Switemigad Hhe Granndaugster Tobdd Mockefodluc Se Avit Warrinzes

Convicts Free After Nighttime Assembly Incident

A fragmented report describes several convicts escaping or being freed during a nighttime gathering at San Quunbin area. Witnesses mention a tense scene with taped evidence and references to religious delivery and prison riots.

Rafael Cah Mel Wa Sam Prencise San Quunbin Wally Wil Leonie Tyrie Dafenbion

Confession Denied In Murder Case Trial Wreckage

A confession is denied as police accuse a suspect in a murder case. The trial timeline references a witness, alleged flights of misdirection, and a prosecution push to link the defendant to the fatal shooting amid a link to a previous crime.

Landis Trial Focus Emerges From Tangled Allegations

A garbled report outlines mounting calls to try Landis amid alleged misconduct. References to a federal inquiry, political figures, and a pending indictment surface alongside fragmented names and events. The text hints at legal action and defense arguments as processes unfold.

Geddes Resigns Post Amid Turbulent Church Affairs

Geddes steps down from the Aborto Dress role as London ministers report upheaval in the teanapartitiont scene. The resignation comes after a period of internal strife within the ministry, with officials noting changes in leadership and responsibilities during a season of transition.

Three Die After Stove Explosion Near Mele Texas

Three people died in a stove explosion near Mele Texas as rescue workers rushed to the scene. One injured victim was hospitalized with burns while others sustained non life threatening injuries. Local authorities labeled it a fatal accident and began investigations.

Veinth Squat Ouner Bopbed Twang City Incident

Local police report a disturbance near 2300 Military Street in West Bolton on February 24. A man identified as a Vilor A Pattavapnedet allegedly assaulted a named individual and damaged property, with Bonn cited as a surrounding factor.

Bopbed Twang City Villor A. Pattavapnedet

Blondin The Great Rope Walker In Niagara

A fragmented reminiscence hints at Blondin's renowned feats on the Niagara ropes. A spectator recalls a forthcoming challenge and mentions a performer tied to a crystal patter scene. The passage alludes to earlier exploits and the interplay of daring acts and public curiosity.

Good rains aid ranchers and farmers in southwest

Early reports from Texas describe intermittent rainfall across the region, with total depths near or above a third of an inch by noon. Forecasts suggested continued cool, unsettled conditions through Friday night into Saturday, with possible new precipitation, and temperatures dipping into the 20s to 40s in various cities as a broad trough and unsettled system moved across the state.

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Weather and storm pausing Brownsside area

Feb 25 reports from the United States Weather Station describe a spectacular electric storm near Brownsside Browneylle. Heavy clouds to the south and shifting winds affected the region with variable rainfall and a crater-like appearance observed. Local weather staff tracked rapid changes over ten minutes as the storm moved northeast.

Tex United Auales Tooda

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