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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1920
Page
1
A chaotic district theater incident prompts a state investigation into safety violations and child endangerment. Officials allege licensed operators failed to enforce precautions, leaving guardians to oversee youths while inadequate exits and crowded aisles hampered evacuation. Attendants Max Seiwart and Barnely Wendrrs were arraigned as investigators examine lax enforcement and fire code breaches.
Readable fragments reference a river setting and a court action with unclear names and dates. The text appears to describe a design or election process and references legal or regulatory steps, but specifics are obscured by garbled OCR.
A garbled report describes troops guarding robbers in a distant area. The text mentions Sheriff Rowe and various unclear names, with references to a tense incident and possible pursuit or standoff near Caney and Wayne Menke locations.
Fire raged for hours at the Adamsbury Oil Company plant as five oil stills and two 12,000 gallon gasoline tanks burned within 100 feet of blasts. Fire crews battled explosions feared from volatile contents, with 210,000 gallons reported lost or destroyed and damages to facilities totaling thousands. Chief Gaye said the blaze was one of the most appalling he witnessed as flames spread across the site.
Fragmentary OCR shows a local clash with terms like Turrets and Warrier amidst garbled names and places. Readable fragments mention death and a dramatic confrontation with characters or crews, implying a fatal incident or battle in a county setting. The passage remains unclear but hints at a historic or regional conflict event.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions university involvement and foremen in anti Tex era, with scattered names and places. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates for a concise summary.
A man in Unoks Wyoming died from injuries sustained in a local incident. Hospital authorities reported the survivor’s condition as critical earlier, with emergency responders transporting him for treatment. The event prompted an ongoing investigation by local police and health officials.
Athens reports long awaited results show Premier Venizelos defeated in yesterday's elections and plans to appeal. Government forces claim victory for their candidates as King Constantine's influence wanes. details describe campaign tensions, clashes, and the political fate of Prime Minister Venizelos and his cabinet amid a tense postwar landscape.
Fragmented OCR text shows a dispute over insurance payment obligations. It references payment demands, penalties, and a tense sequence involving individuals and a party referred to as Naethi acstony Mati Gitte Treginpen Gat. The garbled lines mention a payment deadline and possible enforcement actions.
In a muted street scene, a sanitarian faces social condemnation amid a murky city debate. The article hints at gendered tensions and a community clash over behavior and propriety, with references to education and public order.
A local appeal was dismissed amid confusion and fragmented details. The report notes unclear party names and disjointed phrasing, with references to November and various agencies, but lacks a clear resolution or outcome. The piece emphasizes uncertain procedural steps and scattered notices surrounding the case.
The Industrial Court of Kansas weighs a dispute sparked by Topelin Haiti where employers claim production curtailment without court consent. The case questions if actions target specific products or reflect general business decline. Local interest centers on Tabor and surrounding industries amid government intervention.
The 1-Aw contest announced several candidates including junior lieutenant and ensign peers. Commander Parker of the battleship led a panel praising Hermit Back over Wellabateg for a hypernule mention. Burt’s sister union and Ashutien Wiles noted the aim to publish a handbook for leaders, while Taeken faced disqualification amid wartime service.
Detroit faces legal and political conflict as city leaders challenge a court ruling delaying car purchases. The case involves municipal debts and a key lawsuit by a rival official, with state authorities weighing in on procurement restrictions and enforcement actions.
Fragmentary text alleges legal actions and investigations involving Gialventin and Tera Nove with references to Winterwiesy Leave and nearby locations. The garbled passage mentions a hotel suite and a suspected peanut asymmetry in a context unclear.
A Rome newspaper reports mixed reactions to the Adriatic treaty with Jugoslavia. Italy may renounce portions while praising the peace terms as dignified. Key figures Gabriele D’Annunzio and Adduittal Mitlo noted. debate centers on timing and parity with 300,000 Serbian voters under Stalin.
Representatives of loading companies in Texas attend a hearing before the State Insurance Commission on proposed rate increases across multiple risk classes. The commission notes a three year earning gain with underwriting profit, while some insurers push for changes and reductions in certain lines. The hearing is expected to last several days with numerous submissions from companies outlining the proposed modifications.
Robstown Texas November 13 a serious but not fatal wreck on the Gul alba road Friday night injured Rowton and Gonves. A car driven by Wevton and Smith struck a stalled vehicle. lights failed and brakes failed. Wevton, Smith, and others were taken to a hospital. The incident disrupted work at the Weltering Company and affected local barber shop owner Newcastle.
Chicago officials probe a dealer who allegedly unsold suits at $16.50 and rebranded others at high prices. Widespread publicity followed as critics demanded price proof. Manufacturer curtailment and a Chicago retailer defended the sale, claiming conversion at the convention justified the pricing.
The article reports a tax measure in Texas with a year end overview. It notes an increase in quail quotas and references a declaration by authorities. The language is garbled but indicates an official decision affecting hunting or wildlife quotas and fiscal policy.
A historic ad extols Pepto Mangan as a tonic that builds energy for men and women with lowered vitality. It promises improved appetite and vigor, claiming the preparation supports health when fatigue and pale appearance linger, though the text references questionable claims and varied experiences.
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