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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1922

Page

11

City Attorney Promises Fare Cut for San Antonio

A city attorney promises reduced streetcar fares in San Antonio as a possible solution to a long standing dispute. He declines to disclose the method or timeline, but indicates action may come after a city council meeting and awaits further discussion with officials. Local officials cite no immediate fare decrease, while business leaders weigh impact on operations.

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Women found dead in mysterious Maine town

The fragmentary report details the death of a woman identified as Mes Binten Wish in a Maine community. Police inquiry and local officials are referenced, with unclear lines describing investigation steps and timeline. The text is mangled and difficult to parse.

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Nun Sinks With Ship Gives Boat Space To Survivor

Associated Press reports the sinking of the British steamship Egent off an island Saturday night with 12 missing among 16 on board. Four crew survived with one nun refusing rescue, aiding others as the vessel sank. Survivors recall attempts to help those adrift amid exhaustion and rising water.

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Finger Prints Tie Postal Employees to Crime Record

The report cites finger printing evidence tying postal employees to a crime ring. Acting Postmaster and officials disclose scans showing a long history of attempts to rob postal routes, with the case leading to a major arrest and ongoing investigations.

Sinn Fein raid captures lead to widespread reprisal purge

A Belfast report states Sinn Fein prisoners were captured by Ulster authorities and to be interned. The raid and burning of Garvon Tower and other actions in six counties follow a series of attacks by republican forces, with police and military sites targeted and widespread disorder reported as the six county crackdown unfolds.

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Assembly Meeting Report From Northern Welant Crabs Premier

A terse note from a May 23 assembly cites the premier addressing the motion of Northern Welant and Kipdames Crabs. The report claims a plan to repeal safety provisions and mentions a Wide Swaddle initiative amid unclear details and fragmented wording.

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Gypsies Fight Jazz in Tangent May Meet

In a disputed event near Jasluni, a crowd clashed as Thadhunesd May 28 meeting sparked by tensions between Gypsies and Jazz supporters. The confrontation left participants streaming to the scene, as organizers and local officials prepared for further action and a possible Monday follow up to resolve the dispute.

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Gas Well In Flames Sparks Sudden Fire In Town

A gas well caught fire causing a blaze that drew emergency crews to the site. Local residents reported a loud ignition and a visible flare as responders worked to contain the flames. No injuries were immediately confirmed, but authorities urged caution nearby.

Husband Misrepresented His Virtues and Graces in Marriage Case

A Boston maid sued in Los Angeles over a marriage to Mauric e Wowle and Charles A. G. Tus or. The judge weighed whether exaggerated claims of standing and virtue could void a wedding. The case centered on misrepresented social and financial status as a factor in annulment. The court ultimately acquitted the defendant, finding no basis to void the marriage.

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Service Company Plans Half Million Plant Extension

A service company announces a half million dollar extension to its facilities at the Conegpeion Joa plant. The expansion adds a 1000 horsepower boiler system and power lines to support new operations and increased electrical capacity for future growth. The project aims to improve generation, distribution, and overall plant efficiency as part of city’s energy needs.

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Merger Awaits Action in Major Corporate Talks

Wastingtor reports tentative measures as the Doblelom pid Tackawaina group backs a merger. Stratney General Thimpherty notes ongoing investigations by the Department of Active with a final decision expected after the inquiry. Bethlehem representatives and independent shovel companies attend a conferee as the issue unfolds amid antitrust concerns.

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Japs Produce Films in Sacramento May Weathered Report

A garbled Sacramento dispatch notes Japanese producers entering film work linked to Pacific Mail Exchange. The text mentions models and a match with a racing context, but the exact details are unclear due to OCR corruption. The item reads as an industry note from May in Sacramento with references to film production and exchange services.

San Antonio Light readership gains subscribers

The San Antonio Light reports 2665 new subscribers since May 1, expanding home delivery to 416 percent more people. The surge reflects strong demand for local news with the paper promising reliable daily editions, service to households, and continued community coverage.

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Woman Bares Shame to Save Her Husband Trial Report

Mrs. C. E. Sodeyman testifies in a trial for the alleged murder of J. Clay Powers on April 8. She describes a past affair involving Powers and a lengthy hotel-business connection with Solerman and Powers, asserting a motive and relationships while disputing drug or financial actions and noting Powers’ violent behavior. The testimony covers meetings in Ersas City and Fort Worth, a claimed transfer of affections, and their alleged disputes, with emphasis on the defense regarding her husband’s involvement and the alleged relationship.

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Uvalde Officials Held on Liquor Conspiracy Charge

Sheriff G H Johnson Deputy XK Reager rancher Fred McKenzie and Sam Blaylack were arrested in Uvalde by San Antonio federal officers on liquor conspiracy complaints. They were arraigned before Commissioner W S Gordon and released on $2000 temporary bonds, with preliminary hearing set for June 1. Police say the case involves transporting and possessing tequila smuggled from Mexico amid months of investigation.

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Mob violence in Georgia leads to hang sentence for assault

In a Georgia incident, a mob seized a Black man and sentenced him to hang after an assault. The event occurred near a j ail and involved guards and witnesses. authorities planned court action as investigations continued into the mob action and the suspect's fate.

Georgia

Movements Rise In Chicago Amid Unclear Protests

Fragmented OCR text shows chaotic lines about mobilizing forces in Chicago area, mentions May 3, local dealers and sellers, a town, individuals named Gregaey and Washington, and references to allies and protests. Details are unclear, but tone suggests unrest and political activity with names and places partially captured.

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Miner's Home Wrecked in May Fire at Local Farm

A fragmentary 1920s style report from Laentown notes a miner's home was destroyed by fire on a Monday night near Lore, with residents Daun Weel and others possibly injured or displaced. Authorities and local witnesses described smoke and ash, with efforts to contain the blaze and assess damage.

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Damaged Field Report Cites Unclear Election Notes

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a town event on a May date with disrupted water and field damage. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, but the text hints at a local incident involving a council or public works action and possible scheduled dates for response.

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