Burglary at Wilkens Home Sees Diamond Rings Stolen
A San Antonio attorney J. Ed Wilkens home at 1121 South Hackberry was burglarized about 1 10 Tuesday morning. Mrs. Mary Wilkens awoke as a ring was slipped from her finger. the thief fled. Detectives and plainclothes men pursued a dragnet, but the culprit eluded capture. Jewelry valued at several hundred dollars was taken, including diamond rings and coins. A second burglary report outside the Wilkens residence noted clothing and other items missing. In Austin, the State Democratic Executive Committee rejected a petition to place a vote on light wines and beer, citing constitutional requirements and the need for signatures to meet legal standards.
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Antonio
Death Toll Climbs as Police Hunt More Bodies
In a chaotic report the death list rises to 55 with police still seeking missing victims. Details are blurred with torn text but reference is made to the tempest and widespread casualties. Authorities continue to search and identify bodies amid confusion and damaged pages.
Negro Assault Incident Captured in Hazy Report
A fragment reports a stabbing and a mob attack involving a Black man named Robert Crusty tied to a trolley incident. The text is garbled and names a suspected shooter and others, with unclear dates or locations, hindering precise reconstruction.
Ardmore May Held In Connection With Assault On Girls
Ar\'dmore authorities connected a group of five or six men to an alleged assault on two 16 year old girls after a party in the city. Four men fled, two suspects reportedly remained at large, and the girls said they were forced to walk to a nearby location before the incident. No details on charges or dates were provided.
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France to the Hague report on wartime diplomacy
Fragmentary OCR text describes a wartime scene involving France and the Hague, mentioning a party, a ceremony, and diplomatic delays. It references military action and a prelude to a counterwar, with unclear dates or names due to garbled transcription.
Parachute Record Shattered By Aerial Photographer
Capt A W Stevens set a world altitude record for parachute jumps aboard a Martin bomber flown by Lieut Leigh Wade, ascending to 28000 feet in a gale. Stevens described escaping a loose oxygen tank mid descent and surviving a near two hour total time as the mission concluded with the parachute opening and steady landing.
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Leigh Wade
Roy Tanglin
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Fexas Railroads Ready to Reduce Rates Says Perkins
WR Perkins of Balios told reporters that several railroads plan freight rate cuts to align with an Interstate Commerce Commission reduction. He cited a 64 percent cut on some rates and a 30 percent cut on others, with adjustments expected by late August 1920.
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Ammbission Wits
President seeks tariff bill passage before bonus
A Washington dispatch reports the president pressing for quick approval of a tariff bill prior to any bonus or financial measure. The plan envisions financing through special taxes on tanks and related funds, with public support constrained by party lines and political timing.
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Browelt
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Plead Not Guilty In Los Angeles Klansmen Case Trial
In Los Angeles a Klux Klan case saw defendants plead not guilty in Superior Court. Charges include kidnapping and assault with deadly weapon. Proceedings cover arraignment and trial dates as prosecutors outline the case against Coburg and others connected to the alleged crime in Angeleno County.
Shriners Conclave Opens In San Francisco Tonight
Large crowds welcome the Imperial Potentate and dignitaries as the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine begins its annual imperial conclave. Parades, ceremonies, and city tours fill sundown to sunrise with motor trains, naval viewing, and social balls across San Francisco streets and civic centers.
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Alenos Swear Vengeance After Blanco Death
Videl notes from the Mexican colony report Alenos vow vengeance for the deaths of Gen. Lucia Blanco and Avirelio Mure. District attorney and authorities plan to pursue alleged kidnappers and murderers, as tensions rise along the border with unions and refugee movements feeding fear of retaliation. The report cites unrest in Laredo and Nuevo Orleans connections alongside potential threats reaching New York and Los Angeles.
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Laredo
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Levec
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Blanen
Martine
Workers Sign Truce in Vaawaran Labor Dispute
The text reports a truce between competing railway and other workers factions in Vaawaran over Governor Cureidlin Daving, following a summons by President Obregon. It notes a ten day wage resistance pending further talks and mentions officials and city leadership involved.
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Elements of success shaped by San Antonio leaders
NAT M. Washer, then Feang Groos of Groos National Bank, present views on success. San Antonio men and women share what helped them achieve business and professional success in The Light. Daily inspirational talks offer guidance from experienced locals to help young readers begin their careers without cost.
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Earthquake tremor felt across several U.S. cities and San Antonio
An unseen quake near the Andes disturbed residents from San Antonio to New York, Chicago, St. Louis and Milwaukee. The tremor was slight but unmistakable to old hands at earthquakes, with reports extending to Camp Travis and nearby areas as scientists noted focus behavior and distant seismic signals.
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New York
Chicago
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Milwaukee
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Haswaii
River floods rise from Mexico to Texas as storms swell
The article reports record river levels along the Rio Grande and tributaries reaching ten to twelve feet above banks, threatening towns in Texas and Mexico. Observers warn of continued high water conditions with limited forecasts and potential flooding impacts on lower regions while storms bring showers and uncertain temperatures across the cotton belt.
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Keep School Here fin Vocations Prajutue Selol
An illiquid report from San Antonio outlines plans for moving a school facility to Austin. Officials, including Major Dekker, deny imminent evacuation of existing premises and reference state authority, with negotiations and potential longer-term relocation under review.
Wolfgang Kapp Dies and Exile Ties Recalled
Obscure obituary notes the death of Wolfgang Kapp, longtime leader associated with the Waniet revolution. The piece mentions his exile years in New York and Germany, his age at death uncertain, and hints at his role in early political movements. It reflects a fragmented OCR with limited readable details.
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