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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1921

Page

2

Birkhead May Retain Office If He Desires

Mande V. Birkhead, city attorney, could stay in office for at least eighteen months if he desires, as speculation grows with O. B. Black becoming mayor June 2. Charter rules allow continued appointment, and Birkhead’s fate may hinge on commission actions and the December 2, 1920 recording.

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Agents probe Southwest T W W activity after Fort Worth arrest

State wide investigation by Department of Justice agents targets J. W. W. operations in Texas following the Fort Worth arrest of an alleged organizer who traveled from San Antonio. Authorities report seizing membership books and insignia while tracing a network spanning Arkansas and Alabama with links to the Southwest region and possible citizenship fraud.

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War powers and tax rates spark government action

The article reports on a controversial move by authorities to impose wartime powers and adjust tax rates amid ongoing financial and social strain. It mentions a deadline and expected public response, with references to local officials and adjustments affecting taxpayers and firms.

FUND FALLS SHORT pam finds alone to 1H Jie ousted

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a fund shortfall and various personal names. The text is garbled with misread letters and lacks coherent events or clear entities to summarize into a full news item. The fragment references individuals such as Mrs Sletten and Mrs Meckwit among others, but no verifiable actions or dates are present.

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Railroad Clerks Meet The Account in Vision Offices

A fragmented report notes the Interastronal and Givat Northern Railway clerks association meeting in division offices on Saturday with about di members attending. The group, in accounting, plans monthly gatherings to study accounting principles per the chief accounting of Tiger and the Interstate Commerce Commission, led by HH. Smith.

Agweintjoy Interastronal & Givat Northern Railway

Legal Challenge Over Suspension Rules in Murder Trial

A contested legal point questions if suspended sentences can apply in the Parker murder case. Reports indicate judges and authorities weigh whether the court can extend or transfer custody in the ongoing trial, amid mention of post trial appeals and potential changes to sentencing. The document references a higher court review and procedural errors, with the case proceeding Monday under scrutiny of trial constraints.

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PLAN RAT CAMPAIGN AvsGn Texas May 24 report

Foreign text fragment describes investigation into extortion and federal matters. Names Kistler and Carrick appear as officials or attendees discussing funding, timing, and legal actions. Mentions federal government, state authority and potential penalties.

Obituary for Detney Maretsan in Aliso funeral rites

Obituary notice for Detney A Maretsan records funeral services to be held in Aliso with details of burial, mentions of the deceased’s daughter Mee Mitt Ay Baap fon and names of funeral directors and locations. The text also references cremation and burial arrangements, with hours and emergency contact notes.

Mra Detney A. Maretsan Aliso Mie Hen Weidav Mee Braree Wilbvel

Local business moves and approvals announced this week

A number of company changes were announced including a move to a new building and the appointment of a new president and general manager. The announcements reference a May timeline for relocation and a focus on improved customer convenience and renovated facilities.

San Antonio Fy Rifer Brealey Titer

Fragments of Texas corporate filings and office layouts

The document outlines floor plans for a transit office with departments across three floors, including the serviced department, mint department, cashier’s office, and auditors on the first and third floors, plus an assembly and checking room in the basement. It lists chartered companies and incorporators in Texas with varied capital stocks and locations, including Hold-Mull Produce, Texas Export and Milling, People’s Co-operative Store, and others, with amendments filed for several firms.

Ment Saves Mint Elaine Partment The Traction O Traction Sanaa Austin Tes Het. Miller and J. Inc Dale Incirpora Mitchell ‘Aoster Sabinals Capital Stock W. A. Koes Anderson Mason Watt Goldstein Mer Pan-Aterican Eable Sen Aunit Griswolt Weak- Tey Mid Begotin Odin Avenue Social Club Houston Cmpital Hastland Envital Stovk So Antonio Baker Motor Company Port

Court Proceedings In Dallas Court of Civil Appeals

In Dallas Court of Civil Appeals several docket items appear, including appeals involving Leona Hickson and others from Dallas County. The record references withdrawal and mixed opinions, with multiple parties named such as A W Miller, TF Branch, and Berkeley along with various county and city designations.

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Theater Mutations and Weddings in San Antonin

The article details performances at Maseatic and Mason venues with actors Maseatic, Keeler, and Johnny Tiree along with a Monologue in a London style show. It notes marriages in San Antonin, including Jarob Horse Toit to Browneville and Miss Tros genuine Chamiya of Luling, performed in Houston area venues. Memorial Day plans are announced for Houston with state banks and local homes to be honored. Also reports on public safety with alleged gang violence and oil tariff petitions from Texas independents. Funeral for Bear Sterling announced in Houston with services planned.

San Antonin Jarob Horse Toit Ve Browneville Trosenuine Chamiya Luling Wax Mouston Tex Washington Houston Bterling Ifandite Qi and Jiefinfig Company

Supreme Court Rent Ruling Warns Rent Profiters

Washington May 21 The Supreme Court’s decision under the Ball act upholds the right of states to fix rent levels and protect tenants. The ruling authorizes rent reductions and may force landlords to adjust charged rents. A landlord was fined after attempting to withhold heat and hot water, illustrating enforcement. The decision, by a 5 to 4 vote, aims to balance tenant protections with landlord rights, applying usury-like limits to rent in wartime-like conditions.

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Supreme Court hints at private property rights and moral language

The text suggests the Supreme Court contemplates private property rights within a framework that touches ethics and local governance. It notes tenants may await legislative action before advancing broader statutory measures while considering national constitutional principles.

Dutch Oil Policy Sparks Calls for Dutch Minister

The 1921 dispatch notes Dutch government officials warning that a change in oil policy could harm relations with the United States. Reports from Amsterdam, May 21, indicate London led pressure and that Washington awaits a Dutch minister to clarify the issue. Fellow papers note ongoing cabaret debates in the first chamber and signal probable further discussions.

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