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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1920
Page
2
Two candidates seek Texas county district attorney post
An editorial letter attacks incumbent McAskill and backs challenger Onion for district attorney of Texas county. It accuses McAskill of improper employment decisions and defends veteran Onion who served in war. The piece criticizes San Antonio Express backed calumny and defends local civic reputation against sensationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas County
John
Onion Jr
AL McAskill
Onion
Mc. McAskill
McAskill
War
McAckill
Carl
Bexar
The Greater Sin and Slander in San Antonio Peak
A writer denounces slander and yellow journalism aimed at San Antonio. He decries efforts to tarnish a community’s reputation, arguing misdeeds reveal intentions more than results and warn that propaganda can warp a city’s image despite progress and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madern
San Antonio
War Department
Hexar County
The
Express
Sanu
Tife
Tnickrakers
Convention Throes and Calls for Simpler Nomination Rules
The piece criticizes political conventions as strenuous, arguing for simpler nomination methods to avoid marathon ballot wars. It suggests replacing multi ballot fights with quicker, decisive processes and warns against hotel nominations and tactics that tire delegates and voters alike.
No change in methods can avert convention chaos
The passage laments the likely upheaval at forthcoming national conventions if the current methods used by the histones are not altered. It suggests systemic flaws and urges reform to avoid turmoil during key political gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
San Francisco
Politi
Sarde
Prohibition Debate Stirs Calls for Marriage Amendment
The piece argues Congress could extend its reach beyond liquor to force church attendance or ban marriages, warning such precedents threaten states’ rights. It cites Rev Walter Gwynn’s push for a constitutional amendment to prohibit divorce and warns that the eighteenth amendment expands federal power into intimate life.
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Stat
Republic
Congréss
Congress
Walter Gwynn
U S POLICY DENOUNCED INGENOA BLOWUP CHARGES
Genoa reports show a fierce attack on U S policy by Delegate Terence Hu who condemns methods in the park of America. A letter copied to Seamen's unions claims to urge seamen to join a provocative plan, threatening to paralyze a conference. Silas Whiketel of New York cites alleged incentives and moral persuasion amid wartime tensions. Deukma notes similar appeals sent to Belgian soldiers being disbanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Jeadery
Silas Whiketel
New York
Lauton
North America
CATTLE CARS: Sow Angelo Describe West West Shipments
fragmented text reports West city officials negotiating railway shipments to market. Mentions telegraphed actions involving federal officials and the Orient Railroad. References San Angela Alphie and nearby points with unclear details on cargo and routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelo
Ter
West Wesay
Board of City Lievelayment
Fedeon
Wellington
Afale
Austin
Orient
Orient Railroad
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Tui
Hedi
Baeohast
Murtron
Die Janke
Belyren San Angela End
Alphie
Adtonls Realy
Eitpmont
Buried Funds and State Debts Tangle Early 19th Century Comptroller notes
A garbled notice discusses state finances and debts tied to a railway, referencing the Thirty Sixth Legislature and a disputed appropriation of 70 000 to cover estate debts. It mentions the comptroller and a commission filing, with sworn statements required and potential prison approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Pex
Mle Thet Pelatins
Niblick Thoughts Weigh In On Morning Ambitions
A garbled note hints at daily routines and curious musings. It mentions a figure named Wesy, a love appeal, and a sense of departure, all framed as scattered reflections from a newspaper page fragment.
Sugar not for sale on Nabney crop sale notes
Fragmentary report discusses sugar prices and sale terms. It mentions a dealer proposing 18 and 20 cent offers, concerns about liquidation and farmer yields, and references to a barley or crop sale situation with price discussions and potential averages. The readable text is garbled but centers on sugar price negotiations and sale conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oray
Has Biggest Gain San Antonio Lodge of Hutke
The text reports a major gain for the Has Biggest Gain San Antonio Lodge of Hutke, citing a notable rise in influence during a gathering in Chicago. It mentions a telegram to track 27 Hurko waler and references administration and a grand ruler, with Assorted factions and attendees from the San Antonians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Telrputian
Wade
Chicago
Paradox of Passion and Possession in Society Tales
A fragmentary excerpt reflects on love, jealousy, and deception within relationships. It juxtaposes male fidelity and control with female independence, hinting at social judgments of passion and propriety. The text references rival lovers, consent, and moral tension without clear narrative closure.
Outlandish Banter From a Curious School Pageant
A disjointed classroom scene features children and adults trading odd remarks about a model car, machines, and fairies. The dialogue blends humor and mispronunciations as a playful discussion unfolds around everyday objects and imagined events.
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