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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1921
Page
5
In a wild urban clash at a Sandutonio suburb apartment a detective battles a giant rat with office items, broom, and a pistol, finally subduing the rodent after a chaotic struggle that left a room wrecked and witnesses astonished by the officer’s nerve and improvised weaponry.
A fragmented local article references a new law or reform measure connected to the council and county authorities. The readable portion notes discussions of procedures and duties, with named mentions of persons and places, but the full details remain unclear due to text damage.
An aged obituary item list details Miss Louise E Peters of Washington DC dying Thursday at 3 25 PM, survived by brother B A Peters of San Antonio and sisters in San Antonio and Hulleton with funeral at Porter Loring parlors and interment at Mission Burial Park A second obituary mentions Mr Randall of Monterey and Mrs Matilda Rouff with services at Porter Loring, interment Beth El cemetery, plus multiple other local notices of deaths and funerals from San Antonio and Detroit indicating a large cluster of similarly worded notices from the area.
A 60 year old native of Texas, identified as W. Griffin, was killed in a single vehicle incident on Naraday Afternoon near To'elook. Widowed mother and several siblings survive him, with funeral arrangements to be handled at Porter Funeral parlors. Local undertakers Crackett Lane assist with services.
The San Antonio lodge launches a noon departure for Los Angeles to attend the grand lodge meeting next week. Over 200 people ride the train, including band and patrol members and families, with a New Orleans delegation and another train passing through last night. A six hour stop at El Paso allows injured members to visit Juarez. The group travels with diner, baggage car, and greeners, aiming for national prizes. past Chicago performance saw the band place third in a parade.
The death of Ralph Aingones, 28, in Turoplen, Mex-2, as the result of being shot by a Canadian. He was employed by the Mexican Grif Olt Company which reported the tragedy to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. WG. Maronas, who live there. The body will be shipped soon. The dead man is survived by three children, his parents, two sisters, and a brother. his wife died several years ago.
Theatrical star George Arliss advocates a future where a resident stock company backs productions. He suggests stars perform in major cities after New York premieres, with limited rehearsals, and studio style touring to cut costs and stabilize employment. He argues resident companies could end excessive overhead while sustaining quality drama.
The read readable portion suggests a debate over a proposed company action and possible adaptation plan, with vague references to Blair and Avlins. No clear event, date, or organization is stated, making precise summary challenging.
A foreign affairs note from the Par East republic accuses Japan of meddling in its domestic affairs. It states the government will resist outside interference as civil war threatens the maritime province, amid tensions with Japan.
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