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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1922

Page

6

Youth Says He Killed Elder Man With Knife in Fight

Vicente Garcia 21 says in a Southton home battle on Sunday he stabbed Aniceto Garcia 26 after being attacked and having his arm slashed. He was jailed in San Antonio as deputies filed a murder affidavit in Justice Fisk's court. Both men lived in the same house two miles south of Southton.

Southton Vicente Garcia Aniceto Garcia Mere Ficht San Antonio Garcia J. Herber Ben S. Fisk Garcias

Killing of Beck by oil man probed by army officials

Oklahoma City June 5 The slaying of Maj. Gen. Beck at Post Weil flying station April 4 by wealthy oil man and barrister Jean P Day reopened as high officers from Washington convened in executive session to review proceedings in the case Day admitted striking Beck and found Mrs Day struggling but was exonerated by a coroner’s jury No charges filed War Department inquiry findings to be sent to Secretary Weeks Witnesses to be summoned in follow up review by an official board from Port Sill and War Department officials. If lengthy, truncate further.

Oklahoma City Okla JaAeit Paul Want Week Post Viell Okia Jean I’. Day Acing Wrehington Fed Val Wen Day Hin Secretary of War Port Sill War Department Pers Che Weeks Fred 2 Austin Tous Voisean Arthur No Whaley Archibald ¥. Arnold Maj Thomas Tanphter Lanphier Sue Field Damascus G €Nolieg Syria

Leaps From Window End In Tragic Death Near Na Ponay

In a Sunday night incident a traveler named Tarper died after leaping through an upper window during his fourth attempt at arrival. He previously attempted to take his life about a year ago by slashing his throat and wrists. The event followed a later incident near Chicago where Orson was involved. Damages reported in Texas include crop losses in several counties and a series of crops destroyed in the valley.

Per Orson Chicago Wiliam A. Unn

Pennsylvania Crude Oil Prices Rise at Market Open

Pittsburg June 6 An oil market update shows Pennsylvania crude up 26 cents a barrel at opening. Other grades gain 25 cents except Corning. New prices list Tennsylvania crude at 3.60 Corning 1.00 Cabell 2.30 Somerset 2.14 Somerset Kentucky 2.40 Ragland 1.25.

Pittsburg Pal Pennsylvania Aimarket Corning Tennsylvania Cabell Somerset Kentucky Mgnt Aid Ragland

Body Found Near Mount Beacon In Accidental Strangulation

David V. Kenny of North Plainfield New Jersey was found dead with a cord around his neck at the foot of Mount Beacon sixteen miles north of Poughkeepsie. Coroner Johnson ruled the death an accident.

Poughkeopsie N. J David V. Kenny North Plainfield XN. J Mount Beacon Here Johnson

Weather summary for San Antonio and major cities

Weather report for San Antonio and nearby areas shows partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with variable winds. Temperature ranges from 64 to 78 degrees, with high and low readings across other cities including Kansas City New York and Washington noted in similar terms.

San Antonio Kansas City New York Yonthorature

Death Claims Capt Stretton Provost Head

Captain Frank V. Stretton provost marshal of San Antonio died at the station hospital in Fort Sam Houston at 10 45 Monday after a long illness caused by heart trouble He had been in hospital since last fall and was a popular officer with many friendships in San Antonio He served in France where he was wounded and later held key duties at Fort Sam Houston He survived by his mother and sister both on the Cavalry Post at Fort Sam Houston Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Frank VP. Stretton San Antonio Fortham Houston Stretton Jin France Northwesterl’ University Evanston Canaline Stretton Margaret Stretton Fort Sam Houston Third Cavalry Brownaville Seventh el Paso Mort Ethan Allen Vermont Port Sheridan Hinois Second Cavalry Aboinville Commdne la Courtine Lainte Sans Joure Tse Captain Stretton Ie War Department Washington Shasbander Crone Crane Yong Tong Bart Atis Ffir Shanebander

Fire at Dinmont Glass plant injures two and harms property

Two firemen were seriously injured and several others overcome by smoke during a blaze at the Dinmont Glass Company plant in Cheveland Ohio. Damage was estimated at 300000 dollars and the cause was undetermined.

Cheveland Ohio Dinmont Glass Company

Trouble in Syria as Bedouin tribes clash with French forces

From Damascus June 6 a special cable reports Bedouin tribes clashing with French troops in the Syrian desert amid protests, deportations, and growing bitterness under the French mandate. Demonstrations are met with police violence while Syria's independence stance and American criticism widen tensions.

Hs Junius Wood San, Antonio Chicago Daily News Damascus Syria France United States League of Nations Council Great Britain Igh Commission Charles Ry Crane State Department League of Wation Sines Crane Alereribnd Zionist Movement Beirut

San Antonio Light subscribers rise for home delivery

The San Antonio Light reports 713 latest subscribers in the city and a total increase of 6535 home deliveries since April 1, reflecting strong local demand. The paper emphasizes its status as a trustworthy family newspaper.

San Antonio Light Light San Antonio

War on vice driven by new San Antonio police chief

Acting Chief Albert O. Van Riper launches raids that flood the corporation court with defendants. In a sweeping weekend crackdown, 128 arrests cover drunkenness gambling narcotics and traffic violations as officers vow ongoing daily action to curb crime and vice.

San Antonio Albert O. van Riper Mon May EK. P. Rochester Corporation Court van Riper Jai Alance

Unsettled Rainy Weather Hits San Antonio Area

A forecast of more rain and unsettled skies shifts across the region with cloudy days, a light easterly wind, and temperatures peaking near 84 degrees. Met forecasts indicate intermittent showers Monday night into Tuesday, while widespread rain totals reach two inches in parts of the cotton states and Southeast Atlantic coast.

San Antonin Jarhoe Mentaun Arizona Lexas Cone Javnee Tosa Barclay T O'Elack Cotton States Southeastern Atantic Seaboard

Explosion at Trojan Powder Plant Claims Five Lives

Associated Press reports a San Lorenzo powder plant explosion at Trojan Powder Company near Oakland results in five deaths, three injuries, and destruction of a dryer and two storehouses.

California San Lorenzo Cal Oakland Trojan Powder Company

Henry Ford Likely To Run If People Demand

Detroit dispatch reports Henry Ford privately says he would run for president if the country desires him. He would not spend money to secure nomination or election, according to William S Kronberg editor of a Dearborn newspaper and leader in the Dearborn Henry Ford for President Club.

Associated Press Detroit Mid Henry Ford William S. Kronberg Dearborn Henry Ord

Rudolph Valentino Cleared in Bigamy Charge at Hearing

Los Angeles news reports that Rudolph Valentino, famed screen actor, will not stand trial as the felony complaint for bigamy was dismissed after a preliminary hearing before Justice Wahby. The dismissal cited insufficient evidence after days of testimony about his Mexicali marriage and Palm Springs honeymoon.

Los Angeles Cal Duno 5 Ruolph Valentino Justice of the Poa Wahby Mexicali Mexico Valentino Miss Win

Supreme Court rules unions liable under Sherman act

Washington June 3 The Supreme Court holds labor organizations not exempt from the Sherman act and may be liable for damages caused by members during a strike. The decision, delivered by Chief Justice Taft, affirms the Coronado case as a key labor law ruling. United Mine Workers sued Coronado and others over the 1914 Arkansas strike.

Washington, D.C Llabor Supreme Court Today Coronado Eal Saft United Mine Workers of America Arkansas

Sterne Sells Interest in Wolff & Marx Store

J. J. Sterne, president of Wolff & Marx, resigns as he sells his interest in the Houston department store to Ry Sadowsky of New York. He plans to return July first and enter a new business there. a successor is not yet chosen. Sterne helped the firm grow from a small Alamo Plaza shop to a major Southwest department store and has been active in city affairs, including downtown parking plans.

J. J. Sterne Waltf & Marx Conpany Sings Houston Street New York Ry Sadowsky White Afr Sterne Wolff & Marx Company Y43 Sartis Warris- Male Company Houston Mr. Harris Ure Jing San Antonio Sterner Cain- Metel Alamo V Plaza Southwest Stevie Nome City May Blerne Hiatina

Three Killed at Dance in Deputy Sheriff Shooting

At a dance in Camoran County, Deputy Sheriff George Carpenter tried to disarm Martine George. George allegedly shot Carpenter in the abdomen, then killed two others before the gunfire ended. A bystander, Andres Verré, was later found dead with a revolver missing and two empty shells nearby. The shooter remains unidentified.

Associated Press Brownsville Vex Dante Tas Indias Camoran George Carpenter Martine George George Carpenter Andres Verré Bee

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