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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1922

Page

10

Burglary at Meyer Cohen store ends with loot and bullets

Police report a South Laredo Street burglary at 4210 Tueeday turting led to a gunfight as intruders fled. Loot valued between 1200 and 1500 dollars was left behind, with evidence of multiple rooms rummaged and a large cloths stockpile in the aftermath. Several suspects fled. deputies and officers pursued but no injuries reported.

Meyer Cohen Meyer Coke South Freeda Aired Tueeday Ehecll Apne Teeso Ettaway Dere Uiin Leahey Wel & Pordler Ganda Ap Algrm Fenlrol Bedwa Vee Macrli Stan Proudfoot Valdes Steiff Cameron Arth Menon Muiranod

Smugglers Routed In Gun Battle Near Border

Mexican liquor seized, five smugglers arrested or escaped after a brief shootout with American officers near Grande City on Sunday. Five men captured Monday. a touring car and gear seized. authorities say a rocket of shots were fired as the gang tried to flee toward crops along the border.

Ai Grande City Ed Cotulla Obiet Depuy Elletoi

Weather Watch Warns of Rain Across North Texas

A disjointed weather notebook notes lingering rain chances and a broad storm system moving from Canada toward North Central Texas. Forecasters say conditions remain unsettled with possible city impact soon. reports cite showers at Wortham and nearby areas as the front shifts eastward.

Clementy Haya Scott Texas Knee Caliade Ani Guadaloupe Inds Oznin Farina Whitkithe Gite Savboe DreéRitee Wrcr Inchey Worth Trinity

Fragmented crime report on Mexican thief and street altercation

A garbled account describes a 22 year old Mexican thief who stole a car parked on Matty Una Monday after vow. A pursuit and a fight occur with Mr Pherell and Mr Huntvedl near Hosar county jar. The text is fragmented with unclear names and events.

Hosar County Huntvedl Vietouy Ayia

Soviet Trial Exposes Eight Priests Death Penalty Detail

Report from Moscow describes a high profile trial in which eight priests and other church figures face charges tied to anti Soviet activities. Court officials, armed guards and a large crowd observed proceedings as prosecutors denounced resistance while the Patriarch Tikhon defended church aims and denied revolutionary ties.

Hy & Kenzle Cochin Aitonia Light Lhe Motetgo Daily News Tgit Vaze Moscow Edvatutionaty Tribunal Priets Ebincly Mine Upakiluy Wspeian Poniudnder Inshiek Ujol Watt M. Nek Lea Ted Mags Walt Adalenton

Father dies trying to save children from burning home

In Marengd DL a father died late last night while attempting to rescue his children from a blaze at the home of Adguet Bourke Jr. The dead include August Nouard Jr., 35, and his children Hugo, Walter, Helen, and Verno, with the mother and one baby saved. the tragedy ends with the father’s selfless act amid the house fire.

Marengd Adguet Bourke Jr August Nouard Jr Huroh Walter Helen Verno

Belief Radio Transmission Triggers Rain Debunked

A San Antonio area belief that army and amateur radio transmissions cause rain or storms is dismissed by radio experts as unfounded. They cite lack of atmospheric effect, noting storms form independently of radio activity, with no evidence of any measurable influence.

San Antonio Elt Zadin

Bobbed hair threatens style at Philadelphia convention

Report from a Philadelphia convention of the Hair Steady and Beauty-Culture Association describes bobbed hair as a fashion test. A "clinic" feature demonstrated the propl ex method of bobbing. Several women and girls reportedly pledge to adopt the cut, while others worry it may not endure. Harvey Braunthon, vice president of the association, notes hair can be dyed back to restore its original look.

Philadelphia Inayl

Freed by a jury in Wy Lowery case

A juried verdict freed suspect from a Breaks Wield soldiers arrest after a night assault with a blade on Wy Lowery of Vin Nesa street. The guilty finding was set aside within minutes by clerk Alfred Ane, as indictments against allied defendants were postponed to the next court day.

Wayston Lowery Vin Nesa Street Srith Bistol Alfred Anelos Criminal Court Civen Binkle

Army fund asked for extra appropriation for bases

The War Department requests a supplemental appropriation of 4 140 105 dollars for site development and other military purposes. The proposal, submitted by President Harding, aims to finance an army supply base at Troppas New York and related supply depots at Philadelphia Bellsgaten Stout Norfalt Van and Newport News with transfers and leases noted.

Washington War Department Preei- Neb Harding Tropa N.Y Thitadelphia STOUT Norfalt van, Stoo Micreteaten AOC Atsircus Quarteransfer Lease Newport News Van

Tuttle Signs Contract for Natural Gas Delivery

San Antonio Public Service Company officials announce a gas delivery contract with Sweetman and associates. Negotiations involve rate regulation and expansion to deliver gas by November with a 60 cent per thousand cubic feet charge. Public Service plans construction to upgrade to meet delivery deadlines while changes to the distribution system proceed.

San Antonio Naturel Pos Tule Tin Wieg San Anconin Public Services Company Sl, Sweetman and Associates Bweelman Andl Duttie New York Sweetman Pittsburg Nek Cohaymer Wattle Kay Gaa Tit Politicsservice Company Ewertsman Wan Cistile Clare Ated Gun Dolaged Hampton Afr Magic Westington Gafia Antonia Here

Freestone County Quiet After Hanging Aftermath

Mexia Texas May 6 Reports say Freestone county remains quiet after a threatened uprising by black residents in reprisal for the lynching of four men. Authorities pursued possible plots, but no further trouble appeared as rain fell and relatives joined Sheriff Mayo in pledging restraint amid the charged atmosphere.

Mexia Tex Freestone County Lausl Unga Beon Mula Awsley Neff Mayo Sesterday Sestonday

Kansas City Plans Riot Gun Use to Quell Bandits

Kansas City police announce a plan to arm four-man squads with riot guns to quell banditry after a spree of robberies. The force will deploy squads citywide to chase down threats and protect public safety at night.

Kansas City Kansas Uckidite Hannay Ity -Wan Mohnet Tolles Ita- Warde Wutpher Kere Konsna Ulis Montes

Railway men gather for third triennial convention

Toeami One Magy go to the convention with 404 delegates visiting the city. Officials include Dresden W Feenil vice president Tok o Wanner Lt Dowdy and CW Anderean Sedalta Trxin. The gathering aims to discuss revisions and set the tone for the event.

Toeami Magy GoTo Brotherseas of Oda Ion Inve Azriggl Dresden W. Feenil Toko Wanner Dowdy CW. Anderean Sedalta Trxin

President Harding to ride again in May parade

Unclear telegrams report President Harding plans to ride again in Washington. The White House schedule is hinted but details are tangled. The note mentions a ceremonial ride to show support for the administration in the capital.

Washtuclan D. C Harding Washington

New San Antonio Light Subscribers Rise Sharply

The San Antonio Light reports 893 new subscribers last week and 1612 in April, bringing total new home circulations since April 1 to 2695. The paper notes 2504 people subscribed by April 3, reflecting strong local preference for home delivery.

Prysons San Antonio Varrier Chia Nakes San’ Antonio

Residents of Brazos Bottoms in peril of drowning

A special relief train carrying boats was sent from Houston to Sandy Point in Brazoria County to rescue about 46 families trapped by high floodwaters. A relief committee led by General J F Wolters was formed to fund emergency aid for farmers who lost everything, with Simonton and other potato regions marooned and crops destroyed.

Houston Brazoria County Sandy Point Tex Mrazoria County Brazos J. F. Wolters Simonton Texas

Gas explosion in Tulsa leaves one dead four injured

A faulty wrecking tool used to repair rail tracks caused a gas explosion near Bay Avenue and Olea Street in Tulsa. One person died instantly and four were seriously injured, including Mise Medon Moltke, daughter of J. Ws. Moffitt, noted as president of Coadevil Company. Several residents were shaken as nearby grocers reported the blast, and bystanders were transferred to cars for medical care.

Tulsa Olea Bay Moltke J. Ws. Moffitt Glee Atrest Windawa Nassen- Fera Moork

Entire town flooded in Fanoye La area after levee break

Flood waters surged through Fanoye La after a levee breach on May 1. Residents reported waves sweeping the town, with damage and inquiries into protective measures for the Mitleshypi valley. Government officials promised national action to address the flood risk.

Oclians Fanoye Dacs AMON Eplog Maine Mitleshypi Gaveriay Doh M. Yerker Alana

General Woon Busy Manila Tour Plans Presidency

The text discusses General Woon Busy Manila and his tour, noting speculation on completing a program after assuming office and doubt about meeting September deadlines. It mentions possible extra sessions of the legislature and expectations for him to lead.

Manila Feneral Lonarress

Homes Abandoned as Flood Warnings Rise in North Texas

West Qaltay residents flee rising floodwaters as the Weinkiy river tops critical levels. Sheriff reports show multiple families evacuated along the Dallas county line and along State roads as rail service halts westward. Officials estimate heavy property damage with reconstruction yet uncertain. Traffic disruptions continue while eastbound trains may reopen by Monday.

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