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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1922

Page

2

Pfeiffer Demands Equalized Taxes Across City

Tax Commissioner Pfeiffer urges restoring original assessments for L J Hart and others with a plan to apply broad reductions. He argues reductions were arbitrary and would harm city finances without restoring values, noting a potential 10 percent general cut if Hart values are reinstated.

L. J Wade Pfeiffer Jerevede Crem ains_nelied 1. A. Dartent Jase i Hart Way Gunter Hotel Board of Cavaltantion Black Hart Jahich IJ Surr Recheck Committee Diei Wlich Vhil Wright Vielfier Equalization Board Mendas Wright

Local Officials Clash Quietly At Friday Meeting

Report describes tense exchanges between Marcy Hinek and the tax commissioner after a Friday afternoon session while Commissioner Pfeiffer criticized the mayor on Saturday. No hostilities occurred during the Saturday gathering and Weight noted prior discussions had been too extensive.

Marcy Hinek Pfeiffer Weight

Charges Follow Kiss at Studio In San Antonio

Lamet Smith, 63, and Red TM. De Gryse, 30, were arrested on aggravated assault charges after a 16 year old girl employed at Smith’s studio on Fast Houston Street says De Gryse kissed her and Smith assisted. The pair were released on bail of 200 dollars.

Lamet Smith Sea Antonio de Gryse United States Army Turluca Ouly Bexar County Exiancy Iial Court Smith Houston Street Smith Studio de Grese Hur

Hardware Men Elect Houston Leader At Texan Convention

D. D. Peden of Peden Iron & Steel Co was unanimously re elected president of the Texan Hardware Jobbers Association at a Houston convention. Merrell was re elected secretary treasurer. Attendees from Peden Iron & Steel, Z W Heiman Co and Hering Cort Co backed A D Haden of Fort Worth as first vice president and W T Herrick of Waco as second vice president. The executive committee includes WA Cortes Houston C S Roberts Sherman Baul Kells Dallas and W T Allen Wana. Peden praised improvements over 1921.

Houston Tex D. D. Peden Peden Iron & Steel Companys Hardwtare Jobbera’ Association Vallas Aeether Houston Ec Merrell Eseuter Peden Iron & Steel Company Z. W. Heimann’ Company Hering-Cort Company A. D. Hadaon Port Worth Firet W. T Herrick Waea

Bad Checks as a Modern Profit Source in Crime

Article cites Th W Donahue of Sut 24tonic and Todd Protectograph on rising 1920 forged and raised checks losses totaling 277,000,000, noting clever techniques from altering signatures to mail theft. It outlines methods used by crooks to cash fake checks and evade detection, including changing names, erasing ink, and using counterfeit paper, with warnings and examples.

Th W. Donahue Sut 24- Tonic Todd Protectograph Company Donahue United States Roowsoo Bounds Eyare Selemee Mahag Donohue Shan St John Doe Myer Clacrook Tle Washington Sandae

Guard Units Formed for Thirty-fifth Division Inspections

Several new companies of the National Guard have been merged within the unit and prepared for federal recognition. Lieut. Col. De Weatherced announced headquarters of the Thirty-fifth division. Timpson and Center units have federal status and will be inspected Sunday by Major W. I. Culberson at Camp City.

Homatyi Tax Taxis National Guar Weatherced Thirty-sifth Timpson and Center Alcmnmty W. I. Cuiberson Wharnemy Culberson Canfor City Killen

Woman Reported Missing After Family Tragedy

Fragmentary report notes a woman missing following a contested family incident. Waldman testified about events at the home and hospital authorities helped identify a baby recovered after the woman’s death. He denied recognizing a person tied to the case.

Gearmched Waldman Xenscal Bndy

Missing Wife Waldman Sought For Work Leads

Fragmentary police notes show Rex claiming Mrs Waldman plans to return after finding work. Officers doubt her disappearance involves finances and note the claim she left for Br Louis. Leon Tulsona believes something happened while the couple disputes dissipated. Police say Waldman’s name lacks clear link to Kans City custody case.

Rex Waldman Howpitel Waldonn Br. Louis Uhert

Mexican shoplifter held after fur thefts in city

A reputed professional shoplifter, described as Mexican, was jailed Saturday after detectives recovered a fox fur coat a mink cape and over a dozen pairs of trousers believed stolen. Detectives Carver Kilday and Chaves arrested him in plain clothes. authorities say the thief did not reveal how the fur items were obtained and the case remains under investigation.

Will Carver Kilday Chaves Vaid

Costly gems stolen in Anson daytime robbery

Mrs. O. Bland reported diamonds valued at 30 000 were stolen from her car in Anson Texas. A young white man approached, stole the purse containing the jewels, then fled as Bland turned to confront him. Police began an investigative inquiry into the theft.

Annston Tex Bland Ollee

Federal loan request seeks 100 million for farmers relief

Wishinton D C reports a federal loan demand of 100 million dollars to aid overextended farmers. The rowly conference of President Harding's agrarian conference urged immediate relief and supported 58 million for seed purchases to address this year's crop needs.

Congress Wishinton D. C Dun Harding Triy Seunior McCawber

Camp Nocmoyle Criticized in War Camp Hearings

During hearings on the appropriation bill General Pershing testified on war camp maintenance. The committee heard of depots at Camp Holabiot and Foxsup in Georgia with Normoyle to be kept due to the large field they serve, while many camps face abandonment recommendations. The House Military Affairs Committee must approve any changes.

Washington San Antonio House

Seatenres Sentence Totals 18 Years in Robbery Cases

In Elkina on January 28 sentences totaling 18 years were handed down in six robbery cases. Each charge centered on robbery of a street market and related small crimes involving five arms.

Seatenres Houdton Tex Lin Elkina Fiy

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