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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1922
Page
2
Reports indicate a Federal Training Center proposal tied to a West End San Antonio plant, with student petitions and local protests urging better living conditions. Dallas officials discuss relocation impact, housing rates, and possible cost adjustments for veterans and trainees amid ongoing bargaining.
An electrical mishap near a factory block felled by fire damaged wiring caused a ball of fire to strike Major Henry B. Lewis as he stood at the plant. The incident injured his right arm and hair while the same night a power line issue disrupted lighting and damaged an officer’s equipment. Major Donald Th. Sanger, division signal officer, commented on the fault.
Dallas residents plan a mass meeting on March 2a to discuss ending a series of whippings by masked and unmarked assailants. The call invites business and professional people to sign, with timing uncertain pending signatures.
Federal agents conducted an early morning raid in western Galveston arresting more than 50 men and women, including prominent locals. Sizable quantities of whiskey were seized as the operation targeted several resort locations.
The report by John W. Dye from Washington outlines plans to rebuild a packing house in Ciudad Juarez following a 1920 fire. The item notes U S commercial interests and mentions ongoing discussions since President Wilson’s term.
In Ubicano in March a group of creditors and individuals were fined as the bankruptcy judge, Rast man, placed Hischoff investment company into receivership. The firm’s assets were turned over to a receiver after a court action, with claims totaling about 4 million dollars.
Armour and Company executive Ogien Armour testified at a Department of Agriculture hearing on unfair practices at the Minneapolis stockyards. He said he did not know the capitalization of Fowler Tack ing Storpany and could not confirm details about Mistletoe yards or how prices to producers were set, noting he had not seen the yards in five to ten years. The plaintiffs, led by the Kansas City Livestock Exchange, question Armour ownership and operations.
Miami banker C. M. Claxton, vice-president of a local bank, resigns without explanation after a three day hearing accusing him of involvement in a conspiracy to violate the Volstead Act. Federal agents found a $1050 escrow deposit and that he drafted an agreement to purchase liquor described as commodities.
The article reports on Mesquero, a newly named town in Harding County New Mexico, introducing a controversial movement claimed to eliminate the Osuper from the municipal space. The piece notes a novel, thought provoking yet ominous development in a central transportation hub area.
A damaged OCR excerpt outlines an organization with a fifty member base and eligibility rules. It mentions a five dollar membership fee to fund activities and identify restricted conduct, with dated or gendered descriptors and unclear names.
Washington March 20 W J Babson statistician of Boston submitted a plan to President Harding proposing a central statistical library and a central bureau to collect and organize department data. The proposal aims to streamline information flow by reducing the need to consult multiple agencies.
Fragmentary ad claims quick relief for itching or toe issues using a priced cotton saturated with a medicinal solution. Mentions refund policy and a store name Sommers Four Drag 1 Stores. No clear product names or verifiable details present.
A Certral News dispatch from Rome quotes Palermo vires reporting Mount Etna erupting violently. Streams of lava flowed from crater slides as inhabitants of nearby villages fled inland amid earthquakes shaking Tyiermo and Messis provinces.
Mexico City reports say authorities move to expel radical leaders under Article 43 of the Constitution after clashes in Guadalajara. One Argentinian suspected of aiding radiend activities is reported among those detained. Five killed and eleven wounded in the violence.
Washington ceremony marks earth turning for a memorial to General George Gordon Mears, commander of the Union army in the decisive Celts Ture battle, with Secretary Weeks and Governor Sproul in attendance at the National Botanic Garden west of the Capitol.
Senator Brandegee of Connecticut and George Gordon Meade III joined a memorial gathering. Lieutenant General Nelson A. Miles also attended as the President, with Mrs Harding and Mrs Taft present, delivering a brief address about maintaining respect for General Axon administration despite not voting in militate policy.
Mexico City dispatch says Secretary of the Treasury De La Huerta told Hermosillo editor he would not go to New York until end of May or until Mexican European creditor representatives arrive. The trip was not tied to U S recognition. banking negotiations proceed satisfactorily.
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