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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1920

Page

2

Voter Tax Amendments Require Legislative Action to Take Effect

The article explains that even after general election passage the school and city tax amendments need explicit legislative authorization to raise rates. It notes that adoption removes constitutional limits but does not empower higher levies without law changes. Thus the legislature must act to implement the amendments and adjust tax laws accordingly.

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Belated Justice on Guard Sentry Case Dismissal

A Galveston court dismissed the case against a young militiaman who carried out orders as a sentry during a partial curfew. The ruling, following an earlier acquittal, eases fears that the constitution could not be trusted as the supreme law. The guardsman, barely of age, had resigned to guard duty at the time.

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Guard Duty Ends in Acquittal Amid Constitutional Doubts

A sentry on guard duty shot an officer who attempted to pass without a permit. The guard was acquitted after a sensational trial and a grand jury indicted the militiaman, raising questions about double jeopardy and constitutional protections. The court halted further proceedings and upheld the acquittal, urging return to rational constitutional norms.

Jewel market boom as world gems flow to America

An analysis argues the United States is becoming the global jewel market as royal and aristocratic gems move toward cash value in New York. The piece notes a Moroccan sultan’s large straw diamond and explains demand remains strong, though supplies of rare gems stay tight and American buyers seek ready money.

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Royal Gem Sales Reflect True Intrinsic Values

The text notes periods of financial strain and a surge in selling royal collections of stones. It explains diamonds are bought for their intrinsic worth, not royal provenance, with many pieces likely fetching prices below former valuations as merchants set the market.

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Supreme Court shifts tone on Volstead act liquor ruling

A dated editorial discusses the Supreme Court's liberal turn on private liquor rights after the Volstead act. It notes the court previously favored strict enforcement but now allows removal of privately acquired liquor from storage to a home. The piece speculates on broader liberal implications for prohibition policy and political direction.

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Nancy’s lonely noon becomes social spark in Northfield

A feature narrative follows Nancy, a Northfield resident, whose isolation prompts her to host neighbors and observe how her home becomes a hub. She recalls past loves, longs for companionship, and discovers a surprising community pivot through an impulsive sales venture led by Mrs. Metcalf and a visiting agent. Nancy’s longing shifts to active social ties as she stages gatherings and friendships bloom.

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Fragmented Training Notes From Library Patrol Study

A highly garbled text outlines a suspect training scenario in a library setting. It describes observers and procedural steps involving adults and a boy, with instructions about registering prints and handling a cane, a collar, and a coat. The piece reads as a stream of disjointed directives and disjointed dialogue with unclear provenance or context.

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Fragmented theatre piece stirs audience with chaotic dialogue

A garbled manuscript fragment recounts a chaotic scene inside a venue. The text feints at a performance or courtly exchange with characters like a whispering poet and a wary lawyer. The piece hints at tension, improv, and unresolved actions throughout the crowd.

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