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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1921
Page
11
A long court session focused on postponing the Grow murder trial for Tom Crow. The judge ruled on continuance and jurisdiction issues while juror eligibility and prior statements were scrutinized amid defense and prosecution arguments.
The Texas Railroad Commission discusses summer round trip rates between San Antonio, Uvalde, Gull railway, and Corpus Christi. The plan includes specific fare structures with taxes, valid only for weekend travel, and a Saturday night return limit. Details cover different classes of tickets, peak season adjustments, and passenger eligibility.
Wheteliee Roseberg and Bleiald Towle were convicted in federal court of an offense tied to an assault in a military setting. The judge sentenced them to extended terms, including years in federal prison. The case involved allegations of violent acts against a colonel and a mother, with implications for military discipline and federal law.
Bodies from France arrive in San Antonio to be interred with honors. Honored by committees from Amovionn League, city and patriotic groups, funeral services planned for Private McKinn, McKinney, Sellers, Stovall, and other veterans. Interments on Wednesday at National Cemetery and local chapels with full military honors.
A fragmentary report outlines plans involving a field engineer from the Old Spantale Wall in Laos and TB Ayers of San Antonio offices. It mentions a trail route near Los Antoine and Houston with accompanying traffic and safety concerns and a potential cross border movement.
A report notes higher election costs with 38 for a day of two tours and 84 for a judge's additional duties. It mentions payments to voting precincts, time-based service charges, and a bill sent to authorities on March 10 for approval, then enacted after a short delay.
A fragment describes stamp exhibits titled Amd a wolkyitii OF Ainins and He thantaetoaitth entry, with Max Stein organizing the nineteenth cent collection at the Heleatitio event. Sections mention Rana Hind essays and Capery on shiek, and a segment notes Mr. Batni and general plans for a future regular exhibit.
A November anniversary notice from the Des Society lists Edward W. Hensit as president and H. B. Pareous as treasurer. The item reflects a community record with archival names and dates in a local Texas context.
Herbert Gannon about 37 years old drowned just north of the Josephine Street Bridge Monday afternoon after removing outer garments to swim. The body was recovered about thirty minutes later in about eight feet of water by Juan Rodylenez, a boy, with efforts at resuscitation failing. Legal authorities prepared a verdict of accidental drowning. A crowd of Black and Mexican swimmers were present at the baths when the incident occurred. Local undertaker and officials assisted in the proceedings as the body was prepared for burial. The case was reported to Captain Campbell who announced the verdict and authorities noted the ongoing concerns about bathing safety and crowd management near the river.
A Chicago University led experiment aims to test Einstein's relativity by measuring light speed in opposite directions to detect atmospheric ether effects. Professor Michelson and colleague plan a repeat of the earlier blaze test to confirm if motion relative to ether exists. If results differ as predicted, relativity gains strong support. if not, Einstein’s theory could be undermined.
A new men’s apparel shop opens at 208 Avenue C with W. Te Bradtaed, formerly of Hanger, and local merchants announcing the venture. The store advertises men’s furnishings, including suits and accessories, and aims to serve Fort Worth customers with a cheerful opening event and special prices.
Fragmentary OCR notes list names C Werte Tul Hackney Auris Bellis and entries like Avwilin Tos dun 26 Chantoved Varma Gin and Warehouase. The readable portion hints at charter grants and market actions in May, with several proper nouns indicating people and places, but details are unclear.
A woman from Grafton Pa describes severe flank and back pains and fatigue after multiple doctors failed to help. After using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound she reports regained strength, able to work on a farm, and caring for her four month old baby, urging others to try the remedy.
A damaged OCR fragment describes Scinnfiffe Institute, Faris, Aimpt Baron Eamand da Rothschild as administrator of a route pathway. It mentions a Venace company sending 1,000,000 francs to a round rifle institute to urge students toward defense work and developing science applications to agriculture. The legibility is limited and key names are uncertain.
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