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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1922
Page
1
San Antonio Light reports on the rise of Lightning is Vehicle, the Broadway star known as Lightnin’ and the public tributes. The piece notes his fame after a dramatic performance, a citywide vigil, and a charity contest tied to Know San Antonio, inviting readers to submit drawings of city streets with prizes and rules for the Know San Antonio contest.
In San Francisco and beyond mourners recall the life of a former sheep herder turned actor. Born in the natural San Francisco district, he rose from Santa Clara valley beginnings to fame in California theater and film. His passing touched peers and fans, with tributes at venues and gatherings across the state.
The governor claims the attorney is misrepresenting a bribery case tied to political figures and a grand jury. Reported references to Ku Klux prosecutions and state investigations appear amid a charged political dispute.
A readers contest invites daily picture guessing from a list of San Antonio streets. Participants print each street image, match it to the name and address, then mail all to The San Antonio Light. Prizes total 3000 dollars across twenty four awards, including a top prize of 100 dollars and several other cash awards.
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