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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1922

Page

3

Elephant rampage devastates orchards and farms in Washington

In Escoma and nearby areas Tusko the elephant, described as the largest in captivity, escaped and roamed farmland causing widespread damage. He toppled fences, uprooted trees, and wrecked barns while fleeing pursued by workers and volunteers. The pursuit continued through night and into daylight as teams chased the elephant toward other elephants already at large.

Escoma Wash Bellingdon Hon- Sedra Wooller Ory Tusko

Burglars steal auto casings from city warehouse

Thieves hit a warehouse of the Great Northern Sire Company on Tuesday night stealing 32 automobile casings and tools. The spree marked a third theft in months with casings removed from a rear gate at Kirkwood and Wharton’s, 231 West Commerce Street, and additional break ins reported around South Presa Street and Grove Avenue. A car owned by Brawler Whitacre at 23 Wilkins Avenue also lost a motor meter, and a car at 328 North Mesquite Street was stripped.

Great Northern Sire Company South Presa Street Grove Avenue Brawler Whitacre Wilkens Avenue San Pedr Arecar Nent St Mary's Street Ocedzy Allecnoay

Wheel theft and fleet update disrupts city transport

During a period of absence criminals vandalized a vehicle wheel by jacking up the rear, removing the casing and fitting a spare bead. A car from W. Strand at 32 Fas was left with all casings damaged. Beginning Monday March 15 a new bus from San Antonio to Austin will be added, leaving Provetors' Hotel at 1 PM, Capital Bus Line.

Am Autem W. Strand San Antonio Austin Provetors Capital Bus Express

Country Club Report At Alamo Courty Club Meeting

Nearly 150 members attended at the Gunner Hotel Way Moon as 237 paid members are listed with zero dues. Finance and building committees report $13,000 needed and expenditures near $146,436 for clubhouse work. President Frost Wombull presided as members received their certificates.

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Melons and Cherries Arrive at Market Booth

Solomon Casseh offers first watermelons at 19 cents a pound, with a neighbor noting the fruit as new arrivals. A carload of Valencia melons is on market, while early California cherries from Catallia head to Chicago and New York, priced around seven to nine cents per box.

Solomon Casseh Caseeh Dynesday Mino Nepert Catlasiia California Chicago New York

Villa draws tourists to Mexico in Villa's legend era

Frank Orr of the International and Area Northern railway says many tourists buy tickets to Mexico, seeking information on Francisco Villa and his exploits. People want literature about Villa’s history, while others are surprised to learn he retired on a ranch and lives quietly as a law-abiding citizen.

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