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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1922
Page
8
Tragic Colorado mine disaster near New Denver yields seventeen dead and many missing as rescue crews battle the effects of the blast. Officials report no survivors likely, with hopes fading fast for entombed workers. The number of those unaccounted for remains high as night falls.
A March report notes increased employment in automotive plants as a result of a job campaign. About 21 000 workers, including veterans, gained work in the latest week, with many previously on short hours. The auto industry headquarters anticipates further gains as schedules shift toward longer weeks.
A Fulton Arkansas resident, Mrs Lula Vann Fulton in a testimonial letter, credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relieving monthly female troubles and backache enabling her to work. The letter extols the product and encourages others with similar symptoms to try it, noting word of mouth references.
In a San Francisco dispatch dated March 25, Congress revealed a long secret of a Spanish American war spy. Brig. Gen. Henry H. Whitney, retired, was awarded the Prelinquished Service Gross after years as a lieutenant in Porto Rico. A senorita exposed him by a word cue, and the British soldier fled, with both sides laughing at the escape.
The policy, urged by Easel B. Ford, aims to provide work for idle men and add another rest day for employee self development. Old workers retain a 30 day minimum wage while new hires receive at least $5. Employment in California’s manufacturing sectors rose 30 percent in the latest period, according to state labor commissioner Walter G. Mathewson, with 407 firms surveyed.
Constantinople dispatch says Turkish Nationalists doubt Paris conference aid. Ismet Inonu and Munh-Hildian Pasha left southern forces as Kenrim-Insha moved to Mekiaheliy front. Angora notes Turkish morale and vigor waning despite gains.
A long obituary notes Cardinal Gibbons memory, with Catholic services and sermons announced. The text references multiple church activities, speakers, and regional memorial efforts, including campus and community events, with various local officials and clergy named in connection to the tribute.
In New York City on March 25 city officials, activists, and residents debated placement and funding for a Civic Virtue statue. The proposal would cost about $100,000 for a city mall park, with supporters arguing a symbol of female virtue. opponents warned of budget impact and shifting public values. The vote revealed sharp lines among groups including the National Women's Party and local civic clubs as speakers pressed for a federal display or alternative.
Unclear OCR fragment lists names and odd phrases. scattered references to locations, products, and services with many garbled terms. The readable items include ad-like lines for jewelry, confections, and possible offerings, but most specifics are unreadable.
A disjointed OCR fragment describes a chaotic scene with misheard names and unclear events. It mentions a blizzard of blows, a person called a boob for collecting, and references to a trader or retailer. The text is garbled but implies a local disturbance or crime with parties fleeing and police involvement.
A San Antonio park gathering brought together veterans who predated Southwest railroads. The event, part of the Breathers’ Association, featured speeches by Fort Worth freight leaders, a Sunday program, and a reunion of frontier families recalling Civil War days and lifetimes spent near the old rail routes.
A chaotic report outlines a hearing on gaming charges connected to local officials and a mayoral aide. Witnesses describe alleged cash handling at a city source while investigators probe possible ties to the League and municipal operations.
A witness testified that on the eve of the raid several gate guards and special officers coordinated to enable entry when the Iron Rate opened. Prohibition officers and others planned the operation and deputies identified by Nobiozon and Lyons allegedly participated, with ships and wards described as involved.
Reported bandits who struck in the West Side last Thursday seized about 2320 in cash before fleeing. Police say suspects may have staged the haul with help from outsiders, with a later lead pointing to Mexican suspects arriving in San Antonio. An elderly victim was assaulted from behind near Pecos Streets and left in a street drainage ditch. Investigators question a possible park theft and a stolen jewelry incident linked to Mrs Te ML Pare.
A burglar alarm triggered a wired alarm when attackers rammed a gate and breached Bonniers garden on Sunday morning at 30 Bakunday. Aiming to force entry, suspects damaged property at 41 Saunders Avenue. A fire was reported at 222 French Avenue in the same period, with substantial damage noted.
Tony Crow was reelected president of the San Antonio trades council for the third consecutive term. Most of the old officers were reelected. delegates to the State Federation of Labor convention were chosen. The group endorsed the bailer inspection bill before city commissioners and listed new officers and executive committee members.
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