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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1922

Page

11

Negro admits assaulting girl while in jail

A jailed man confesses to attacking a white girl near Corpus Christi, denying murder. He described dragging and choking her as she fought, then fled the scene. Reporters noted his calm demeanor and attempts to shield his face during questioning as officers investigated the death.

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Murder Case Arguments In Court Highlight Key Figures

Reported courtroom arguments focus on the murder case of Alfred J. MacDonald and related personnel. Prosecution and defense details reference jurors, district attorneys, and named officials as the trial proceeds with testimony and anticipated verdict.

Aviator Chamberlain Denied Witness Rights by Court

Testimony for Captain Edward Chamberlain, aviator of San Antonio, shows a legal battle over witness access during wartime proceedings. Prosecutors claimed lack of power to compel witnesses while defense argued statements were altered and witnesses could not be cross examined, highlighting procedural disputes and record reductions.

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Fort Worth Weather Forecastes Grim, Mild Across State

Impassioned Texas weather note predicts high temps near 44 to 60 degrees with cool north breezes shifting south. Main storm system moves from the plains toward the Atlantic coast, affecting North Carolina and the Northwest with lighter winds and general fair conditions elsewhere.

Protest Troop Acts In New York Demonstration

Protesters march in New York denouncing troop acts and armored vehicles as akin to enemy occupation. The demonstration targets Governor Moorock and calls for open shop rights and joint action by liberty groups and unions against what they call wartime suppression of labor.

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Four are poisoned at Lake Site Hospital incident

In Kendallyille on Friday March 15 Frances Solmer, a 25 year old patient, suffered a fourth poisoning episode amid suspected vegetable exposure. Med Neve Trimlay is reported involved as authorities move to determine a cause and potential medical response.

Kendallyille Frid Maret Frances Solmer Narer Lake Site Sotuestay

Ghost Is To Blame Albin Move Thy Hteinmelz

Fragmentary OCR text appears garbled and lacks coherent facts. No clear person, organization, place, or event can be identified to form a reliable summary.

Albin N.Y Sehence

South African Revolt Enters Final Stages and Fordburg Taken

Rebels surrender after a 75 minute bombardment as Fordburg falls to forces from Johannesburg. In the Rand, mines are recovered and 108 rebels captured while leaders escape amid continued fighting near the Eaton area.

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Desperate Fight Besets Forduburg as Rebels Retake Town

Advices from Fordubburg dated March 13 report government infantry clashing with rebels. Civilians fled as shells fell, houses deserted, and soldiers pressed into the town while refugees formed outside the bombardment area. A sniper and captured fortifications mark ongoing combat before a reported retreat toward Langlaagte.

Smuts Era Debate and South African Crisis Report

A heavily garbled report cites General Smuts and South African officials amid unrest. It notes fears of Bolshevik influence, calls for strong military action, and mentions casualties and political tension as the union government faces pressure toward republican change.

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Will and heirs dispute over New World estate

Fragmentary will lines show Mya Esteral estate left to charities and individuals. Named heirs include Margaret and others with specified bequests. final sums and conditions are unclear due to damaged text. Court actions and contested allocations are implied but not fully readable.

Slain Circus Man Feared Wife Would Murder Him

Riverside New Jersey authorities hold a letter allegedly written by John C. Written capitalized holds a fear of being killed by his wife Doris Browyn and of bequeathing a will to cut her out. He feared his wife planned his death and suspected his sister in law Elizabeth Jaesche and Harry Mohr of Duttsburg in the turmoil. The estate is valued over $100,000 excluding home.

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Reno Hotel Burns Natives Names of Guests to Check

Hen Nev March 15 Scores of guests escaped from the Riverside Hotel after a blaze destroyed the larger Reno hotel early this evening. At 6 o'clock this morning the building was a furnace and ruins could not be scorched but a check started to learn any guests missing. No severe injuries were reported. The fire, believed to have started in the engine room about 6 o'clock, rapidly fanned upward and guests, alarmed by smoke, found stairways cut off. Most escaped with help from firemen, some carried from burning rooms. Among those saved were two children found in flames. Fire responders treated victims for exposure while others were cared for in neighboring towns.

Riverside Fie Mergunding Hayes

Negro man executed for murder of Bertie Lindsey in Knoxville

The convicted killer, Mace Mays, was executed in the Tennessee state prison after being found guilty of the murder of Bertie Lindsey of Knoxville. The article details the crimes, the warding and disturbance at the jail, a white mob, and the subsequent police pursuit and public anger surrounding the case.

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Governor Is Deposed The Moviea Ody Marely 13

An unclear report outlines a political upheaval with references to Vomar Gare dle and Marely 13. It mentions added names to a stale list and legal implications, hinting at a government shake up and potential charges. (Source text fragmentary and uncertain.)

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Negotiation of New Pay Scale Planned at Anthracite Mines

Negotiations to set a new wage agreement for the anthracite industry began amid a joint conference with mine owners and operators. Miners demand a 20 percent wage increase and resist proposed concessions as talks proceed, with a June deadline and a potential production suspension if no agreement is reached.

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Devastating Tornado Outbreak Strikes Four States

A powerful multi state tornado outbreak killed at least 24 people across Louisiana Mississippi Arkansas and Oklahoma on Monday night into Tuesday. Towns near McAlester Oklahoma faced the heaviest toll with twelve dead while Baton Rouge area and nearby communities reported numerous fatalities and extensive property destruction. Dozens were injured and hundreds of homes were left homeless as storms tore through villages including Syne rise and Aviations City damaging schools and other structures.

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Defendant claims thirteen wives in ten years in Moone county case

Indianapolis report states the defendant now says he wed thirteen wives over ten years. Details mention arrests and charges for bigamy and embezzlement. He allegedly names several spouses and locations including Tealah Moone and Veaver Cole. Officials note nervousness and a desire to marry again, with several engagements referenced.

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Alter Deficiency Bill In Ambiguous Washington Debate

The May 1 Washington session features a fight over a deficiency expenditure bill. Disputed provisions include immigration service funding and a Senate conference report that influences the Immigration Service, with changes affecting personnel and fuel costs as lawmakers clash on budget allocations and implementation timelines.

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Police Interrupt Auction Try At Liquor Store

A disrupted bid attempt at a liquor auction drew police attention as officers halted the sale amid disorder. Witnesses reported crowding and security concerns, with no injuries and the situation quickly defused by law enforcement. Authorities noted preliminary actions to protect bystanders and maintain order at the venue.

Chicago Fire Rips Block Causing Massive Loss

A spectacular early morning fire swept a downtown Chicago business block near the loop destroying a square block of buildings. Loss estimated between 10 and 16 million dollars. The fire killed one firefighter and injured several others as flames jumped to nearby structures and a 21 story railroad office. Large-scale response with multiple alarms. investigation ongoing.

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City Health Battle Blocks New Appointments and Powers

A judge enjoined Mayor Slack and city commissioners from interfering with appointive actions in the health department dispute. The order bars the mayor and council from nominating or transferring authority, preserving control under the commission and targeting a dozen actions amid ongoing legal challenges in the Seventy Sixth District Court.

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Rich Boy Loses Joe in Syracuse Case

A fragmented obituary note mentions a Rich Boy and Joe in Syracuse New York with unclear details. It references a funeral, a home east of a town with five villages nearby, and an estimated restitution amount. The text is highly garbled and contains numerous nonstandard phrases.

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