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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1922

Page

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Prohibition Officers Seek Bootleger Records Across Counties

About 2000 confidential questionnaires were sent to sheriffs county judges district attorneys and other officials in Lexas and neighboring counties. State prohibition officials led by Bassett R Miles report many respondents support strict enforcement while a minority fear backlash. The survey asks about arrest trends court handling of liquor cases and guidance on whether cases should go to state or federal courts. Also noted is a habeas corpus hearing in Houston over a desertion case involving Arthur V Selmecke.

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Right of Way Gifted For County Road Project

Right of way from Mercedes to Cameron county will gain ten extra feet as two authorities cooperate. The American Land and Irrigation Company based in Mercedes has signaled its intention to donate the additional strip to the county.

Mercedes Tex Couaities Cou Cameron County American Land and Irrigation Company Eadquarters

Live Wire Salesman Alvin Rocer Noted in City

Alvin Rocer, a live wire salesman living at 312 Sycamore, is described as a popular newsboy who sells at Navarro and Houston streets. The item notes his work promoting light and his many daily customers, while also mentioning dull demand for sheepskin goods and related leather items.

Alvin Rocer Sycamore Steed Navarro Houston Alvin

Bond Vote Planned To Finance School Expansion

A June 20 election will decide a 2 million dollar bond issue to fund school growth. Plans from the school board call for six new junior high schools and additions to existing elementary and high schools to ease congestion. An advisory committee of fifteen citizens supported the plan, with a campaign team forming at the school board office as headquarters for information and outreach.

Ely Junge 20

Galvanized screen welts at Polchernick's ad

Readable fragments report a galvanized screen welts sale at Polchernick's located at 2211 Gt Macy's St with ad hour references. Mentions Fagg and McCollum as underwriters and a Crochétt assistant. Ambulance service noted.

Gael Polchernick's Macy’s St Fagg & McCollum Quirk Ambulance Snevice Crochétt Ad Houra Eee

Mayor Leads North Texas Trip Amid Repair Preparations

The mayor said an emergency test was not kept as a department ornament and would be used as needed. A smaller cap was suggested for the woxy or with equal use, but this was rejected. Preparations were underway to tune up the car in the repair shop before its return from a trip to North Texas, with Assistant City Attorney Ray Murshail accompanying the mayor on official business.

Police Department Woxy Mayer North Texas Ray Murshail

Will Talk On Milk Sublett Forfoal Standpoint

From a pure foal standpoint will be discussed at a meeting of the Bexar County Duty Men’s Association to be held at the chamber of commerce Saturday night at 8 o'clock. Health officers and others will address, with Dr. D. I. Shopshire and Dr. I. Jeenson among speakers. Hal Neal and others from local clubs are listed as attendees.

Mary Harper Br. Togud M. Bansony Ates J. D. Binith Fly Woman's Club Hal Neal

Colonel Thomas Named Coordinator For Eighth Corps Area

Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Jr reassigned as coordinator for the Eighth Corps Area after a Browneville to Camp Travis recruiting trip for the Citizens' Military Training Camp. He replaces Major Donald A. Robinson who left for Washington. Barnard remains acting coordinator at the remount depot. Thomas, formerly with the Seventh Cavalry on the border, has prior roles as quartermaster of the Second Division and stationed at Brownsville. Officials fear peace negotiations between Irish factions may fail despite renewed talks in Dublin.

OG. C. Thomas Jr. Carenlry Eighth Corps Tee Browneville Camp Travis Colorel Thomas Donald A. Robinson Washington Bujlah

Call Robbery Case in Bandera Bank Heist Trial Set

San Antonio officers completed arrests in a Bandera bank vault heist linked robbery attempt at Hunt State Bank of Bandera. The first five-hven men trial is scheduled in Bandera court as Lily Detectives P I Wilkron and Will Carver depart with subpoenas for state witnesses. Two men were captured near Helotes after a pursuit on Bandera road. a third fell to a bullet wound in Alamo Plaza.

Ihven San Antonio Hunt State Bank Bondera Bundera Court Lily P. 1 Wilkron Itoy Will Carver Leeal Bandera Helotus Ibn Keane Alamo Plaza

Shrine carnival opens early at Marsa and Martin corner

The Shrine carnival at the corner of Mars'a and Martin opens Saturday afternoon with a display of features. Prizes will be awarded every hour and no chances are sold to benefit the show. Large crowds have attended all week and a big night is expected Saturday evening.

Mars'a Martin Crawia

Dalton Jury Differes Over Case in May Court

In Dalton on May 10 the jury failed to reach a verdict in Willie Dalton's trial for stealing 772000 in Liberty Honda funds. Jurors remained split 2 to 10, and the state attorney's office said they had not decided their next course.

Cheago Willie Dalton Liberty Honda Etate Attornns Onic

Doctors to Attend American Medical Association Meeting in St Louis

Local San Antonio physicians and surgeons intend to attend the American Medical Association convention in St Louis May 22 to 25. Attendees include Ivy Breneuul, 1. 1a. McGInezou, Conn Milburn, G. J. Hetts, W. Hi. Tamiiten, Stuart Adams, Chavitas 8. Venable, John IL. Rutleson, H. H Ogilvie, F. Cunning ham, and others. Texas delegates show a split with none from San Antonio.

St. Louis San Antonio American Medical Association Ivy Breneuul McGinezou Conn Milburn G.J. Hetts W. Hi. Tamiiten Stuart Adams Chavitas Venable John IL. Rutleson H. H Og Chez Dallax FL Bledran Dart Arthur Mit. Ramey Bt Derg

Police Miss Car Hecanss Mayor Journeyed in Meeting

A garbled report describes a police miss involving Mayor Hecanss during a Teague meeting about municipal emergency actions. The fragment hints at police use of a vehicle for emergency tracking and a later city council discussion, with confusion about travel and crime scene response.

Léack Wasahackte Aston Hile Emania Ohne Antautes

Brack Dawn Negotiators Report Failure to Reach Agreement

A report from negotiators states failure to reach an agreement amid ongoing talks between Michael Collins head of the provisional government and Eamon de Valera Republican leader. The proceedings extended into a prolonged session with no resolution reached.

Wold Michael Collins Eamon de Valera Ina

Uncertain app near settlement faces observer doubts

A consultation notes that an app is near settlement but observers remain skeptical. The view is hindered by difficulty of carrying followers, reflecting ambiguity in the situation and limited progress toward resolution.

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