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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1922

Page

3

Widow Tells Story In Soderman Case Trial

Mrs Lena Budd Powers testified detailing her marriage to Jay Clay Powers and her knowledge of alleged affairs. She denied statements of the Soderman defense and described the final days of Powers, including the shooting and his death, while sobbing and recalling the hospital scene.

Lena Budd Powers Powers Ates Lena Endd Voyare Jay Clay Powers Italy Bho Scotsberg West Tarcille Trom Bon Antonio Wnconsciows

Ten killed in blast at munition factory near Vienna

Vienna May 28 Associated Press: ten persons killed and at least sixty injured in an explosion at a Bluiway munition factory near Vienna. Fire triggered the blast destroying or damaging all the hangars and equipment. Large quantity of dynamite reportedly destroyed.

Associated Press Vienna Bluiway

Drafted Russian Pact Portrait Emerges in Narclight

A photograph arrives showing Daron Ago von Mallzan who drafted a Russo German pact at Geboa and thus rose into the Narclight of world politics. The noisy caption places him at the center of the developing international crisis and highlights his key role in the treaty’s conception.

Daron Ago von Mallzan Geboa World Politicg Eea

Three Children Drown In Well Near Statesboro Ga

In Statesboro Georgia on May 25 three children of Poster Allen aged 2, 4, and 6 drowned after falling into a well at their home. The mother and father were nearby when they heard cries and rushed to pull the children from the water, the two younger siblings perished while the oldest managed to cling to the edge.

Stateshoro Schildren Poster Allen Imac

Probe Into Camp Bragg Explosion Deaths and Wounds

A board of officers named by Brigadier General A J Bowles at Camp Bragg investigates an accidental explosion during artillery practice. Four enlisted men died and three others plus an officer were wounded, with findings and recommendations to follow.

Fayetteville, N. G A. J. Bowles Camp Bragg

Gun Accident Leaves School Cadets Injured in Practice

Preliminary medical notes show a gun from the Unttery E. Fifth Piel Academy squad misfired during practice at the school range. The shell reportedly struck a tree and bounced into the squad, injuring several cadets who were engaged in routine training. officials believe the shell may have been defective. All victims are reported to be recovering.

Cazap Artery Schdor

Wife Held For Slaying Husband In Divorce Case

Julia Jergensen, wife of Dr A Jergensen, prominent local physician, is held in county jail for the slaying of her husband. She allegedly confessed to Police Chief Morant and faces a divorce action she recently filed. Neighbors heard she claimed motive unclear as authorities recount the confrontation at the Jergensen home.

Julia Addergesen A. Jergensen Jergensen Tergensen Ergensen Wishey Ein Roy Cluth

Fear for Seaman in Gulf Cruise by New York Yachtman

Reports from St. Petersburg Florida on May 26 express concern for Capt O D Wilton a wealthy New York yachtsman who sailed a small one and a half foot sailboat to cruise the Gulf of Mexico around Cape Snel and along the Atlantic coast toward Bongieland. High winds and heavy swells threaten the vessel and there has been no word of his whereabouts since departure.

Bt. Petersburg Fip Flara O. D. Wilton New York Gulf Hilton

Push Anti-Lynching Measure Takes Fresh Senate Action

National chairmen said the committee had not abandoned the position that a constitutional measure could be drawn. Senator Horal was authorized to confer with Representative Dyer of Missouri and House leaders Welstead on anti-lynching legislation.

National

Valuable gems stolen in Hollywood district heist

Four bandits robbed a Hollywood district home yesterday, stealing diamonds valued at about $10,000 from Mrs. J B Burke. Police were alerted as the incident was reported in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Cal Mra. J

Fragmentary report on a shooting and police statement

The readable text shows a shooting incident with unclear speaker names and fragmented phrases. It references a gunfire event and a police response, but essential details like who fired, where, when, and outcomes are obscured by garbled OCR.

Three Die in Illinois Lightning Flooding Incident

Chicago area reports three fatalities and six injuries from an electrical storm. Edward Pridluss and Lee Zumaki died in a flooded Hammond furniture store basement after stepping into water charged with electricity. Joseph Denier, 88, was found dead at the wheel of his car near Blue Island, with authorities citing lightning shock as the likely cause.

Chicago Veature Ingeratis Alk Edward’ Pridluss Lee B. Zumaki Hammond Joseph, Denier

Panama hosts Navy secretary visit with officials

Panama May 2. Receptions planned for Secretary of the Navy Denby during a visit by Panama officials. Governor Morrow and President Porras join Foreign Secretary Gara as the United States naval transport Deodergon, en route to Japan, is due to arrive. A special train in Gatun will meet the party at Pedro Miguel locks before continuing to this city.

Panama Morrow Porras Gara Denby Annapolis United Japan Canal Zone Pedro Miguel Henderson Rai

Bond Issues Approved in Texas Vote

Austin May 7 Bond issues approved by the attorney general department including Jefferson county road district No 1 a $2 000 000 issue at six percent maturing serially and city of West High School bonds $55 000 at five percent maturing with a five year option the local action approved by state authorities.

Austin Tex Jefferson County Attorney General's Department

Diamond Dyed Fabrics Promises No Streaks Or Fade

Diamond Dyeg no other Wal ties offers color that won t run or fade. Tell your drogist if the material is wool or silk or linen cotton or mixed. Each package contains directions for dyeing and promises vibrant long lasting results.

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