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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1922

Page

14

Leading church figure arrives for conference aid building plan

A leading church figure arrives in San Antonio to discuss church extension matters with local leaders. He is set to address growth plans for the Travis Park Methodist Church and related property issues amid discussions on funding and future development in the city.

AG. Targin Suufleri Merliosditt San Antonio Travis Park Houston Agalteas Grant Meskinley Avenue Methodist Cluréls Burgin Vity and Fox Chirgh Saul MNS Dallas Geriral Tveonistion Delice Billing Viewelivedien Tauparkyhages Setutal Haari Tin Ainat I. Worrell San Silom Apa Weil Borgia Gmee Mathadinyp

Rail Construction for 1922 Exceeds Previous Years

Reports indicate rail construction activity in 1922 surpasses the prior several years with extensive work on lines, facilities, and schedules. Observers note a surge in mileage and acceleration of development, while officials discuss projected rates and ongoing projects across multiple regions.

Scottish girl’s wedding follows clash over street fare

Vivid fragment describes a Scottish couple’s wedding in Dundee after a dispute on a street fare four years earlier. Margaret Mair Gibsot married Atobere Anderson TL, a soldier in the Scottish Royal Army, amid lingering tensions and a tale of challenge and repayment.

Vansus Scotland Mes Margaret Mair Gibsot Atobere Anderson Dundee Andyson Mies Gitson Merida Anil

Miserrable Weather Forces Laundry Halt and Dry Cleaning Panic

Miserable weather continues shelling local households as families rush to laundry and dry cleaning amid wet conditions. Store names reflect a curbside challenge with messages about sun and shine and pickup delays at local cleaners.

Hare Ams AG Sunshine “Launing & Dry ; Cleaning CO Rocket Ete Ar Crouckett

GOAT Raising Advised In New Beverage Venture

A newly formed company connected to Livaiston general hospital plans to cut living costs with a beverage priced at 60 cents per quart. Hospital engineer William Boney notes goats can thrive in the city and yield about four quarts of milk daily, while observers question output and reliability amid a campaign by Harry Hertzberg for advertising.

Local Citizens Test Fireworks and Memorial Plans

A fragmentary report notes San Virgo and Los Angeles area residents, including Crockett and Ady, testing a group mobile venue and discussing paint and varnish, while a civic group evaluates a memorial plan. Rosclawn Cemetery is mentioned as a burial site with graves noted.

Rerseinen Ae San Virgo Tad Angeles Hony Finke Avn Perinheiv Oessing Avith Wirelesset Neneksitiog Winn Ittve Aid Vierine Crockett Ady

School Board Letter Sparks Tax Debate In San Antonio

The San Antonio School Board faces criticism from Commissioner John Pritter over alleged tax burden and surpluses. A letter to the tax commission argues the board misrepresented figures and seeks to adjust the levy from 50 cents, while defending its budget and deficit plans amid funding concerns and charter principles.

John Ptritter San Antonio Critis Chas Tax Mengers Peres Ae Ace Beena Forest Youn Saliia

Reading of the Board Reveals Revenue Losses and Enrollment Rise

The board notes a revenue shortfall linked to lower slate contributions and spillover effects while signaling higher enrollment compared with last year. Officials discuss adjustments to expectations and financial planning to address the larger pupil body and reduced revenue.

Alevy Ufelffer Teteter

CHECK WHISKY TRAFFIC ON NIAGARA FRONTIER

Customs and prohibition officers report rising whisky smuggling along the Niagara frontier. Canadian regulations require clearances between sunrise and sunset, and fast motor boats carry 20 to 20 cases to the American shore nightly. American authorities have yet to respond, with a meter beat requested to bolster enforcement.

Truffalo N. J Amd Niagara Frontier Ontario

Fire Destroys Car and Fire Alarm At City Intersection

A car owned by G. Medina burned on Monday afternoon near the intersection of Vat Nuss and North Pine streets, likely from a short circuit. A second fire on Cooper Street at 2559 caused smoke from a bad draft. one man reportedly had the device in hand. Investigators noted smoke from a faulty draft and safety devices. Burns and damages described, with old drugstore ad and moving pictures promotion interwoven in the text.

G. Medina Mauteamin Alley Pine Streets C.K. Bro . Cooper Street Gs Waewiek Boulevard

Oil freight cuts proposed to ease Texas rates

Reductions in freight rates on sale oil shipments would save shippers from 42,000 to 84,000 dollars. The plan targets San Antonio and Port Aransas routes with several railroads proposing cuts to move Mexican crude to Texas markets. Officials, including S. W. Wakett and WW Scrivner, say lower charges aim to balance regional supply and demand amid cheap crude from Texas and Mexico.

San Antonio Great Northern Gulf Coast Kab Texas S. Wawkett Fredghity Bureaay Scrivner Tarinal Bort Araweas Tusas Minean My. Scrivner Port Aranwis San Antony Larute Oi Iulter

Rates and proposed freight cuts across several routes

The article discusses proposed rate reductions for shipments via Gainesville, San Antonio, Wichita Falls, and other points. It cites current charges around 25 to 31 cents per 100 pounds and mentions potential savings totaling about 94 thousand dollars for San Antonio and 66 thousand dollars over four years, with specific figures for routes to Dallas Fort Worth and Laredo areas.

San Antonio

Unclear Oil Price Note From Early North Texas Ports

Fragmentary OCR discusses crude oil pricing between Port Aransas and North Wezna with per barrel figures around $1.00 to $1.48 and mentions Wichita Falls Burknett and Fort Worth, implying a regional pricing note or ledger entry rather than a full report.

North Wezna Port Aransas North Texas Wichita Falls Burknett Aransas Wichita Folts Burkhorsett Gainesque Dnilax Fort Worth

Rob LoAn Seizure At Houston Street Store Event

A robbery occurred at a Houston Street store location with entry by climbing a root and breaking a skylight. Items taken included 37 pistols 40 shot shells two denim Bohringa cuff buttons four boxes silk hase and several clothing garments. The incident was reported by Meyer Rossmin the owner. Authorities noted the loot and described the break in and method used.

Hole Trong Tiveral Toan Company West Houston Meyer Rossmin

Bandits Executed After Rio Grande Robbery Allegation

Brownsville March report states a band accused of hijacking near Moina Rio Grandees bound and gagged three officers at San Pere Mexico then fled with three horses. Authorities at Matamoros say the expedition ended with their overtaking the band. Oregon Convict Hangs Himself in Salon Prison. Acchie Mel Coy, 80, suicide by hanging in Stillwater linked to Troutdale safe-blast attempt last summer.

Brownssille Tex Messenn “Haar Fs Rio Grands Moina Etstrop San Pere Mexic Aylita Matamoros Oregon Salon Ore Acchie MelCoy State Penitentiary Suisidy Mel Coy Minnesota Stillwater Troutdale

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