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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1922

Page

9

Attempted Confiscation of Mexican Property Sparks US Involvement

In Tampico the Tamcoline government conflicts with the Buckley interests over taxes on American owned property in Astets Colonia Alta Vista and other districts. American Consul Jack L. Bickervap appealed to Governor Lopez de Lara, prompting a State Department protest and a pause in tax collection pending review. Bankruptcy-like tension rises as embargos loom if bills remain unpaid.

Wampico Moxtes Coutver Selsween Tamcoline WTF Suckley Tampico Eopex de Tata Ceveral Mezico Protection of America Mexico Lotic de Lara Wileb Ahd Watopico Aclet State Department Protesa Straciad Atel Birkérson Guvernor Lopez Do Vara Anton eyUlu Rowsen Teres Chile Buckley Washington

Tahuehuete veined gold discoveries spark mining rush

Ininie Eslancou reports new gold bearing veins in the Tehuehuete mountains southwest of the city. Eight claims titled Marta Teresa Broin, plus mines in Norix and Sangre de Cristo areas, attract investors and crews for ore shipments to the Asurco plant at Volardene, with manager roles filled by local figures.

Zarstens Mar Ininie Eslancou Cano Tehuehuete Marta Teresa Broin Ssota Hose Vadeo Uricin Cectry Sombeerete Bas Norix Ims Alluricna Plvnt Ararco Velardere Sangre de Crlato Qanoas Trinidad Minora Chotchfuiren Ais State W. F Krisdeich Davie Wilson Reyes Taining Norreem Jon Resea Angstess Posier Ree Gum Miguel del Misanetal Asurco Volardene

Colonies and Labor in Chihuahua Farm Protests Stir Regional Debate

A fragmentary report notes discontent over Mennonite settlement and land use in Chihuahua, with farmers opposing colonization and federal reaction uncertain. It mentions actions by local leaders and potential U S government response, amid tensions over agricultural development and labor patterns.

New Oil Field Near Tampico Undergoing Work

In Tampico Mexico on March 25 a new oil field near the Tepanaca area south of the Tuspam River is being developed. The Southern Fields Petroleum company and Gulf Oil are dividing the Hacienda Santiago de la Pena into alternate squares to prove the oil potential with a 36 kilometer road built to support heavy traffic and material movement.

Tampico Mex Pernstation Santiago de Ia Pena Montreale Compzas Santiago de la Deny Mexico Santiago de la Pena Givenes Southern Fields Petroleum Compact Boston Southern Wields Company Gulf Bouthern Fidds Company Santiago de la Penn Toleco Associated Press United Press, International Mertec City Gre Mezlon City Seatoon United States Mexico City Hoyal Auteh Shell Chia Ta Pico Tele Jetter Coren Caupene

Drill reports and oil well activity in Toteea area

Fragmentary account notes a 430,000 barrel well brought in by International Petroleum Co in Toteea on Location No. 14. Mentions drilling difficulties, water pool issues, and ongoing testing as several drilled wells await results.

Tillie Ft Las I Uternational Petroleum Company Toteea Praven Kista

Desperate Efforts Made to Capture Mexican Trade

Article notes US moves to capture Mexican trade with new rail and freight links. Canadian firm planning direct west coast to Canadian shipments, backed by government capital of 22 million, aims to exhibit Canadian products in Mexico City. Officials visit capital, with factory tours planned to extend commerce.

Mexico Evesy Gouules United States Atpx Speia Canada Parminion Tte Republic

Mexican Money Moves Amid Exchange Rate Speculation

Reported fluctuations in Mexican currency as markets reacted to potential government actions on exchange rate. Brokers offered mixed explanations while some banks noted shifting transfers from national to foreign accounts as traders sought liquidity.

Tampico Mey Marcy Mozices Mouer Americop Muchors Sturscrom Mosutel Leleo New York Cue Bank

FAVORS GOOD ROADS Monterey March Amid Conflicting Inquiries

A garbled 1920s style notice notes calls for road funding in Monterey and nearby Alexico. It mentions proposed transfers of funds to a state for road maintenance and expresses governor Mansuria’s demand for at least $250,000 for urgent food relief and road construction.

Monterey Alexico Elina Mansuria

Unclear OCR fragment on firearm seizure and investigation

Fragmentary text describes gun cartridges, a firearm case, and investigations by authorities. Mentions Mexico City and Durga state references, with multiple garbled names and places, lacking coherent narrative or verifiable details.

Uiehine Gmviag Wendylur Mt Ia Durga Anes Dahiow

Immigrants Face Citizenship Hurdles in Mexico Plan

Mexico City reports Mennonite immigrants fleeing Canada to seek worship and work freedoms now confront a citizenship requirement. Officials say immigrants must become Mexican citizens before buying land, risking loss of allegiance and complicating travel under Canadian protection. A broader colonization effort, influenced by Brazilian methods, may follow with subsidies for transport and settlement.

Mexico City Ladidao Messey Canada Becaisehey Mexico Allegianta Dion Zinck Canala Mestear Amer- Jcan Fumnes Tie Teta

Production of Gold in January Falls Short of December Output

In Mexico City the department reports January gold production leaner than the prior December. The bulletin cites figures for Noaha and others, listing kilns and kilos of gold produced last month, with values around 180,013 and 3918 for related metrics.

Mexico City Mexico Department of Minkyge Ailon

Mexico Divides Into Eight Military Zones for Troop Control

The war department outlines a plan to split the republic into eight zones, each overseen by a senior general. Northern zones will cover Sinaloa, Nayarit, and Chihuahua areas, with other districts including Colima, Jalisco, Michoacan, Veracruz, Hidalgo, and Oaxaca among those assigned. Each zone will command eight to ten thousand troops to quell uprisings and secure remote regions.

Mexco City Max War Department Republic Tan Ibject Siutey Chihuahua Durango Gunadstelet Dugenio Mats Vera Cruz Tutazoo Gatoweche Chiapas Yucata Tohuans Lepee Elzth Dirksion del Valley Berleral

Farming on Increase in Mexico City Truck Cultivation

The Department of Agriculture studies a project to boost truck farming across central states of Mexico. Plan includes train routes to transport tomatoes and vegetables to major cities, with Jalisco a key hub. Local celebrations and social events mark March in Monteros and Tampico regions amid regional development efforts.

Monteros Mexico Department of Agriculture Nape Atovics Vallroid Evry City Jalisco Waacken NVC

Durango to Alpine Pacific Rail Extension Proposal

Durango and San Francisco financiers offer twenty million dollars to Mexican authorities to extend the railroad from Durango City to Alpine, aiming to link the Pacific coast. Officials will study the route and send engineers for a full report, with business interests pressing for rapid construction and timber and mining regions to benefit.

Durango San Francisco Durunga City Waslero Iszallan

Miners Report New Properties Near Villa Gonzales District

Mining firms led by the Evelyn group announce staking claims in the Villa Gonzales area. Engineer Sa Munoz surveys report gold and silver bearing veins in the Turk Arroyo basin as Concha group claims expand across four contiguous lots near Guadalupe region.

Chihushus Moxy Atfon of Tenny Horteny, Mining Company Bag Toonted Toms Villa Gonzales Vitles Evelyn Group Giles Anil Temsigle 5A Munoz Suarez Anmes Delany Poticarpo Pann Guadalupe Reglor

SEEK MORE COLONISTS TO MEXICO PROMOTES MIGRATION

Reports from Northern Mexico agents call for special incentives to attract individual or collective colonists. Reduced rates for transporting people, household goods, livestock, and farming implements are planned. Duties on incoming articles will be waived and land suitable for farming will be located for settlers.

Torreon Mex Mexico Hia

Trade Damming Hit by Port Officials Report

Mexico City dispatch reports importers of tobacco and cigarettes complain that higher duties have spurred smuggling and harmed business. Officials note imports of cigarettes totaled 884 105 pounds in 1921 valued at about 2.28 million dollars, with a large portion entering federal districts.

Mfovico Afexton X Commission Hay Tronbury Mexico Federal

Basketball de Dopnta. Manlervoy, Max

March 20 report notes warm weather brings basketball practice to the Circula arena. Players sentinich and Nard are seen at the center court with Kamen, as the athletic club continues its season amid spring conditions.

Manlervoy Max Tucketall Acapita

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