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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1921

Page

13

City Borrowing Faces Bank Hold on Current Bills

Local officials report San Antonio may be forced to issue warrants or borrow up to 350000 to meet June obligations as banks threaten delays renewing the city’s financial contract. Mayor Black seeks a swift deal with lenders amid high interest projections and disputed terms affecting fiscal year funding.

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Debs Friends Hope for His Release in Coming Week

Atlanta, July 9. Debs, imprisoned boevilist reader, to be released next week, with Heber Vota, superintendent of federal prison, arriving to confer with Debs representatives. Repr esentatives reportedly will arrange negotiations as authorities consider clemency or release.

Debs Atlanta Tigens Y. Debs Federal Bin Heber Itiwaa Steven

Army to allow civilian dress for many in Gan Autouin area

For the first time in four years, officers and men in and around Gan Autouin may appear in civilian clothes following a general order from the War Department. The order extends to those stationed in the continental United States and permits wearing civilian attire off base when not on duty, with uniforms still required in official capacities.

Gan Autouin Moroy Aidiqus Oll Megrburn United States

Appeal Gaines Case in Dallas on July 2

The Appeal Gaines case in Dallas Texas on July 2 involved motive for a post office robbery and related charges. Charles Emmett Gainey and others faced trial, with defense counsel granted 80 days extra time and a new trial motion grounded on testimony exceptions. The court overruled certain motions, denied abatement, and delayed trial pending a federal court decision on related prratings.

Dallas Tex Charles Emmett Gainey Oling Gonege Whalen Gouge WY Dudiel al Tlow Faden Charly Pippen Migis Notley Glate Hahan Corps

New Railroad Starts In South Bend Texas

A new railway line from Wickhanila to South Bend held a celebratory opening with a first train run and a return trip planned. Local crowds from nearby towns joined the ceremony as officials announced the schedule and the line’s early service.

Southern Railroad South Bend Eline Ville Wiel Tale Ub Johnly Wiehtta Pally Grnbars South Mond Wiehtta Palle P. i. Tolay

Untangling Hazy OCR Note on Weather and Plans

Fragmented OCR reads like a weather and timing summary with scattered place names and numbers. It mentions temperatures near 14, 26, and 42 with references to Kansas and New York, plus vague timing cues and route mentions. The fragment lacks coherent report details or a clear event.

Dempsey Stops Carpentier In Dramatic World Title Bout

World champion Jack Dempsey proved he can take punishment by rocking Georges Carpentier in the fourth round to retain the crown. Carpentier fought valiantly, suffered a decisive right hand, and the crowd roared as the champion toppled the French challenger amid a dramatic finish.

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German Soldiers Describe Orders to Shoot Prisoners

Reported testimony from Leipzig war crimes trials quotes soldiers saying officers ordered the killing of prisoners both wounded and unwounded. Witnesses include a Mulbauwen recruit who says he refused but faced court martial, and a Major Cousin under whose company revolver fire killed wounded foes.

George Witte Sheelad Cale San Antonio Crusius Carnbing Sleager Mulbauwen Aleac-Straing Declard Cousin Yartle

Parade Route Changes Ahead of July Fourth Celebration

The Fourth of July parade in Perth is set for Monday with a revised route. Units will march south on Santa Rosa Avenue to Commerce Street, ending at Alamo Plaza review stand. Maj. Gen. McRay and city officials will review the procession, with May Charles M Barove as color sergeant and West Texas Infantry color guard providing ceremonial support.

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Permits Granted for Loud Fourth Fireworks Displays

Reports say Dotnet, Tox, Mary Tommy Crow received permission to shunt Kreerachura on the Fowth with police approval. Officials noted most small displays are allowed but quiet hours are expected to be observed. Many businesses will close early as a citywide display plan unfolds.

Dotnet Tox Mary Tommy Crow Vleven Kreerachura Police Rad Sarda Tyly Bane Eax

Fight recap and press coverage from a late edition

A chaotic summary of a boxing event and newspaper chaos described by a real service AI card. It mentions Dewpsay-Carpentier as a fight, ringside action, rapid printing, and a basement Proft scene with vendors rushing editions. Thousands were sold. the Light edition claimed to be first with full results and mentions The Times of One World.

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Union Leaders Work To Avert Rail Crisis

Chicago July 2 railway water executives meet to avert a rail crisis and failed to reach a decision as union leaders argued over whether to accept or reject the 12 percent wage cut ordered by the United States Railway Board amounting to 4000000 a year. The meeting extended for forty eight hours with leaders seeking a long term solution while some minority voices pushed against the concession. The conference will continue with Jewell the only official able to make an amendment.

Chicago Elon United States Railway Board Mebane Ieee Wna Baio

Dallas jury retires after term ends

Dallas county grand jury for the April term adjourned at noon Saturday after failing to find an indictable crime tied to Ku Klux Klan activity. The long-awaited final report was delayed amid expectations it would cover the Klux Klan and alleged county misdeeds.

Daltes Tex Dally Vicker

End of dummy payrolls in state departments

Comptroller Lona advises that dummy payrolls were created in the state departments and will be eliminated. June warrants will be adjusted and future payrolls will be signed only by the individual department members to prevent confusion and save expense.

Austin Bex Lona

Gas firm suit sparks intercity coalition in Texas

A Sherman city attorney leads a committee forming a coalition of 21 North Texas cities to oppose gas rampage firm actions. The plan aims to block public utilities and secure rights of way while coordinating legal challenges across the region. Local officials including mayors and attorneys collaborate to publish notices and advance the suit through state channels.

Dalbes Tex Elwin St. Aloay Sherman North Texas Inayorgi Enmaithen Cousiety Trilga Abe Net M. Mana Cits Wil Ita Toile St. Mitellet Diones OL Tenmen Amyor Fillhorn Stoddard Wily Denisa

Corpus Christi Census Debate Signals Imminent Legislation

State superintendent Annie Well Tinntog says a Corpus Christi scholastic census discrepancy, running from 2006 to 62, may prompt a special session of the thirty second legislature. Local officials in Nueces County seek guidance on potential action as Attorney General’s department weighs possible next steps.

Toy Annie Well Tinntog P Public Instruction Corps Christ Aelool Corp Christi Corpus Christi Mirs Blanton Jas Binnton Manton Attorney General’s Department Trhen Mrovises Bill Blanton

Anglo American Union Rally Supports English Union Backing

A gathering featuring Mae Modine and others, including Prof. George Pax of Yale and Judge M A Grand of New York, voiced strong support for an English union. Attendees also included American barrister Conyphedl Le and other notable figures, expressing high enthusiasm for a united Anglo American bloc.

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Texas Land Sale and Livestock Market Rates Report

Fragmented OCR notes describe land offers in Texas and livestock pricing. Mentions Austic Toe and J Uy Robinson figures, with September distribution, prices around 70 per hundredweight and a decline from 1920 highs. Also references a deadly fire causing extensive damage and a Fort Worth incident.

Austic Toe J. Uy Honacon Counioy

Resolution ending war with Central Powers signed by Harding

Raritan New Jersey July 2 The Knoox Porter resolution declaring peace with the Central Powers was signed by President Harding at Senator Frolinghuysen The Hill residence. Speaker Gillett noted possible State Department certification before it becomes effective. Harding read it on the veranda then signed saying That's it.

Harding House Senate Frelinghuysen New Jersey Raritan N. J United States Central Powers Spaaker Gillett State Départment Frolinghuysen the Hill Bernardsville W. Smithers White House Smithers Washington

PLAN HOSPITAL HERE FOR encampment August Baptist leaders plan local hospital camp

A Baptist encampment and hospital project were discussed at a meeting led by planning officials and community leaders. Attendees included Juden Mon He Ket and Mrs J. B. Carrell, with Weralde Olly Tiley chairing the transport committee and the Southwest Texas Belab Workers' Conference backing the effort. The plan foresees a seven day campaign with a campaign tent and a tented facility for recruiting members of the Youth Union at the city.

Iris Mw Campalen Rai Saud Fe Baptisty Ing Juden Divehuas Weralde Olly Tiley Thy Tetasportes Tion J. 3. Carrell Wexas Belab Cenfrrencn Wea Myx, Carroll Nembere 4 Bander Young People's Union

Flood Threat In Kansas Hits Nearby Areas

Weather officials warn of rising waters in Kansas and surrounding regions after weekend rains. Forecasters expect rivers to swell further as storms move through the area, with residents urged to monitor updates from local authorities.

Kansas Tly Abel Nehonski Connor

Six Months Advertising Record for The San Antonio Light

The San Antonio Light earned top endorsement from twenty major advertisers certifying 93.85 out of 100 for reputation and drawing power. It printed 2,736,848 lines of local store ads in six months ending June 30, surpassing the second paper's 2,001,510 lines and matching their combined total. The Light gained 176,484 lines of local display ads while rival papers fell 429,356 lines, and it refuses to print 252,290 lines of unethical advertising noted by the U.S. health bureau. The Light claims 100 percent clean advertising and full paid circulation.

Prinipal San Antonio San Antonio Light The Light Tocal United States Health Bureau

Negotiated Peace Talks Face Turbulent US Debate

Washington dispatches report on the stalled effort to negotiate a US Germany treaty linked to reparations and commerce. Officials differ whether the pact should mirror Versailles or stand independently, while ratification support grows among some senators and diplomats. Troop withdrawals remain unresolved as talks proceed amid internal divisions.

Oil Storage Study Sparks Coastline Visit

Austin officials inspect oil storage facilities as they plan a coast visit to assess inland finds and potential shipments. Officials warn against overstocking and stress the need for safe, controlled storage amid market tensions.

Austin Coxely Lferelchld Texad Xvetian Esperdne

Wanderer Must Hang Oitego Hilly t-clet O

Fragmentary OCR text describes a traveler facing a dire fate amid military or governance context. Names and places are garbled, with scattered phrases suggesting a dramatic public judgment or execution scene and references to a lieutenant and a tactical setting.

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