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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1922
Page
4
An Arkansas school case labeled frivolous by the trial judge is examined as a critique of government overreach into private matters. The piece argues courts should redress wrongs even when questions seem trivial and warns against officials usurping parental and personal rights in dress or cosmetics disputes.
Readers track Republican and Senate discourse on Albert Beverage and the nomination, noting divided expectations among papers. The piece forecasts which elements will dominate as political projections unfold and the timing of approvals remains uncertain.
The piece contrasts Senators New and Beveridge within the Republican Party. It argues New is a dependable party man tied to the administration, while Beveridge shows initiative and independence, capable of leading rather than merely following. It discusses voter preferences, leadership, and the balance between party loyalty and principled action.
The Fifth Court of Civil Appeals reversed a tower court decision on jitney regulations in San Antonio. The opinion stresses the case was one of law not equity, and upholds a strict legal test while protecting the city’s right to regulate cab routes as adopted by the mayor and commissioners.
The appellate decision discusses jit's regulation power and the citizen's remedy at the polls. It frames the mayor and commissioners as gatekeepers of traffic control and urges voters to hold them to account. The piece warns that officials betraying constituents can be checked by elections and, if needed, escalated to the Supreme Court.
A 30s era column argues the United States must fully investigate its Haitian occupation to preserve the Monroe Doctrine's integrity. It warns that brutal acts by any Americans undermine national honor, urging rigorous inquiry and accountability to avert a global perception of U.S. oppression.
Fragmented account catalogs a chaotic hospital week with stray patient notes, dramatic exams, and a chorus of doctors and surgeons in a feverish, delirious narrative. It mentions mixed diagnoses, improvised consultations, and shifting shifts as staff confront an unusual case.
A fragment from The Mentor April 1929 discusses Atalanta, famed Greek beauty famed for swiftness and unmatched racing. Flippomenes, a striking youth, watches her and plans to marry after a race. The tale ends with a challenged contest and a decision to continue in a later issue. The passage includes references to extinct dodos and pronunciation guidance, reflecting the period’s myth and literary commentary.
A Chinese origin engineer, Tin, who studied highway construction methods in the United States, has resigned from the Michigan Highway Department to return to China for work with the Chinese government. He previously joined the department after graduating from Tangshan College and pursuing further studies at the University of Illinois. His move ends a decade of service aimed at gaining practical road building experience.
The article discusses how good will in business is earned by fair pricing, quality goods, and cheerful, generous treatment of customers. It emphasizes handling mistakes and disputes with concessions when beneficial for long term loyalty and growth, noting the importance of a positive atmosphere and honest dealings.
Fragmented OCR yields a cryptic passage discussing moral themes and misused terms. It references women’s opinions and vague phrases about evil and fruitless temptations, with scattered names and fragments suggesting a damaged historical text.
A garbled OCR item names people and groups including Viti, Motta Tiottiren, Fonvine, Gloss Rwansay, Davin Tavin Weber, Grog Tom Me MW, Tamatina Tubs and Salenitnnehi Club of the Ginter. It reads as a disjointed list from a club or event with unclear dates or places.
A confused narrative mixes a birthday dispute over a wristwatch and a quarrel between a daughter and her parents. The piece shifts to a separate electric fire incident, with inquiries led by Vic Innnagh and questions about responsibility and prior events. The chaotic text also mentions a man named Tentgin, a wife’s interrogation, and a writer contrasting social dangers with domestic drama.
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