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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1921

Page

9

Negro woman killer death sentence upheld in Sun An Tout trial

A court of criminal appeal affirmed a life sentence for George McKinlay Grace after a violent assault on a Black woman, rejecting a motion for relief. The ruling notes a death sentence was considered but the judge and jury imposed the long term punishment, with the appeal denying further review.

George McKinlay Grace Negra Ly Court of Criminal Laguty Grace Eas Howe Waa Hranton Soekmen's Anil Dane

Arbuckle Jurors Visit Scene Of Wild Party

Jurors in the Arbuckle case will tour the motel site of a wild party as part of the trial. Evidence and testimony referenced a night of alleged misconduct, with discussions of witnesses and the role of the day’s proceedings.

Arbuckle

Pleasant Thanksgiving Weather Outlook Across Regions

A fragmented forecast suggests mainly pleasant, warmer conditions with partly cloudy skies and southerly winds around Thanksgiving. Minor unsettled routes noted, but no severe weather expected to interrupt Turkey Day festivities. colder spots reported earlier gradually warm up. Local reports cite temperatures near deltas and mountains varying from below freezing to modest highs as cold fronts move away.

San Antuitin Colawaila Helen Monty Liecombey Hodge Kan Geest Lukes Regio

Drugged And Robbed In Troubled Panicked Night

Two men were drugged and robbed after a drink was spiked they were taken to jail and left unconscious in a layover. The victims described the events to Police Judge Rowhuster as investigators pursued the case amid a city watch.

Rabbul Fond Inda Alice Rowhuster Dan Anbid Vhaneet Tade Boone Gonzalo Velntad Tecostel Soltinrs Tadge Rochester Ane mml

Thief Apprehended After Early Morning Chase

A man snatched a fruit stand loot and fled into an area near San Mitania Street before being chased by Patrolman Malden and detectives. He attempted to surrender but resisted, prompting a pursuit that ended with local officers countering the escape at a corner near North Street. The suspect was captured after a brief struggle.

Abel Yylig Hack Hin Ahoniler Peyertriin Eark Dhore Maphel Brainy Honio Bartholomne Jini Rauehisvel Nertan Rulwke Ui San Mitania Sten Daandry Jk Norte

Fragmented remarks trigger political quash in Minnesota debate

In a disjointed OCR passage the Minnesota legislature debate shows expunged remarks, with references to Regent of Mie and City holders. The text mentions Ada Uiuka, Ken Ton, Curtis, and a Kansas figure, suggesting a tense, unclear political atmosphere and contested statements.

Ion Seontur Mpie Tee Ken Ton Repiblicns Minnesota Kate Senator Curtis Theymblivan Kansas Mr. Heed

Weather survey amid distorted OCR data shows varied temperatures

The garbled report cites multiple locations and temperatures with Wind conditions and several numeric figures. It references places like New York and Washington, noting temperatures from mid forties to mid sixties with varying wind effects.

Government urged to call economic and trade meeting

Washington reports that officials advocate an international economic and trade conference to address global financial issues. The push links to allied debt, postwar reparations, and possible concerted actions amid arms reductions and European economic pressures.

Associated Press Washington Eieclen Freud Ibwak Britanus Tapan

Thompson Sells Mexia Oil Lease For Million Dollars

Dee Field, president of the Oil Company, announces the sale of a Mexia oil lease and a Frost Mexia well near Dallas for about a million dollars. The well produced 26 barrels daily at first, with the company planning further development.

Thompson MEXIA Dee Baveule Clommany Champaens Astela

Deficiency funds bill sent to Senate after House action

Washington November reports the House approving deficiency appropriations totalling hundreds of millions for Navy and other agencies, with debates over funding allocations and a plan to forward the measure to the Senate for final approval. The bill includes provisions for relief and construction projects, reflecting wartime financing priorities and administrative oversight.

HOUSE Senate

Officers Appointed in Washington to Fill War Duties

Washington announces the assignment of twenty one officers by Chel abilury romumnds to support the War Department. The move aims to address officer shortages in the Gall artillery and aligns with the broader wartime effort.

Washington, D.C S. Thrishers Lista Aea Iteliskyey Eneyatliy Chel Abilury Romumnds Perio Gell

Selecting Burch Jury in Belton Trial Delayed

The Belton court began selecting jurors for the Arthur C. Burch case with seven women examined and several jurors questioned. The adjournment was taken until the next day as attorneys and officials conducted voir dire in the ongoing trial.

Tay Angelo le Poor Arthur C. Burch Ictert Ate Miahilyn Obenchuin Belton Kenendy Ann Gian Onsard

Congress Will Reconvene Yu Devew oo By

Representative Jolut N. Guener departs Washington for his home in Uvalte to spend the season. He is the sole Texas congressman to announce plans to return to duty as the current session of Congress proceeds.

Garner Ty Dexay

Money Sight Triggers Slaying of Wife’s Kin Relative

Chicago, Nov. 23. A wild confession by Thamis Catherwood, 20, details how poverty and pressure to work driven him to kill his sister in law, Mrs. Betty Sharples, and wound his wife. Catherwood and his brother were arrested as neighbors described a violent struggle over money and work.

Chicago Thamis Catherwood Betty Sharples Hue Catherwood Stator Mra Catherwood Roe Weeks Catherwood Bolly Sutherywood Cathar Tung Hie Serge Jones Deming Wade Coppnet Jing Beld Catleewoud Fur Acad Yuns Chanty Jalah Springfield Low Woyding Watell Sfiolice Tau LE Aily Toridhatter Parker Dail

PAYS OFFICIAL CALL Thak Nay 2 1

An official call report describes a tumult with a series of names and events. The narrative includes references to Thak Nay and Wilhelm Mayer along with locations like Kainbeuren and Barthenake Premors Well. It notes disruptions in a community, with damage described such as windows and shelves.

Thak Nay Kona Hwlayeon Wilhelm Mayer Wat Kainbeuren Cernint Mutoxendar Te Witter Gill Pabriy Barthenake Nave

Sinn Fein rejects British offer of fiscal autonomy

London reports a first formal conference between Ulster unionists and nationalist leaders failed to advance a settlement. Sinn Fein opposes autonomy tied to imperial parliament, demanding a united Ireland with a single assembly and clear terms. Ulster representation and a six-county parliaments remain disputed as talks proceed.

Sinn Fein London Lister Howling Street Todas Troyde George Amd Hirkenhoad Othelori Ebmicellar Arthye Griffith Michael Gallina Hirai Bircunndylepalis Wiister Hamon Wf. Daca Lolay Poe Rita Bela Suriain Ulster Ireland Wilster Shin Elu Dail All Ireland Allowhsy Wanson Ib Yorth Diayu-George Peemies Gremier

Alleged Plotters Jailed in Mexico Revolt Rocks Border

Three alleged insurgents were arrested near the Mexico United States border amid a revolutionary plot. Officials say the detainees admitted ties to a wider movement, with confessions pointing to support networks and potential involvement in attacks.

Mexico

Rain Expected Over East Atlanta Weather Watch

East Atlanta faces unsettled skies as a broad weather system approaches from the coast. Forecasters predict rain and cooler temperatures, with winds picking up along the coast and into early evening.

Prohibition Bill Alters Beer and Medicine Rules

Washington December 28 The anticamival bill signed by President Carding limits beer usage as medicine and tightens prescriptions. Prohibition advocates praise the banning while brewers face new constraints and a shortage of regulated alcohol in tonnage and timing.

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Trust Laws Violated by Manufacturers and Deters Association

A court in New Orleans sentenced Jaimatt Chaed BA wine Ahr inn Retz to time served and imposed a $4500 fine for violations tied to the Aer Man Maiti ist and related conspiracy. Defendants Hedorn Srulee Vina and Arthne Shibetine were mentioned in the proceedings.

York Tig Fike Mantel Manfachyers Sad Deters Association Lina Ache Ms Tortay Hedorn

Pupils Storm School An Hour Early Daily to Prepare Lessons

Students at a Chicago district school arrived an hour before lessons to study and prepare. Superintendent H. W. Nishabs noted the early arrivals were to help pupils complete their tasks, though some teachers urged a return to regular start times.

Newberry Contest Set Washington D C Now Mi

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Newberry contest in Washington D C with unclear dates and participants. It references debates and a potential general division and a person named Howson, but the details are damaged and names or outcomes are uncertain.

Washington, D. C York

Soviet to Buy Wheat in America Under Accord

Riga telegram reports Soviet government reached an agreement with an American concern to purchase eight million bushels of wheat in America, valued at about eighty million rubles, in exchange for Shanghailan goods. The message notes the deal involves a chemical and corporation and cites Moscow’s approval.

Riga Wity Lens Mensage Moncow Anviet Altiet Chemical Ant 1 Corporation Asmerica Shangowila

Death toll rises as Belfast rioting resumes

Fragmentary readable text describes fatalities linked to renewed Belfast unrest including casualties at shipyards and urban clashes. Report mentions new powers and authorities amid ongoing violence with scattered names and locations.

Arms Conference Framed as Act of Atonement

Cambridge November worded to frame the Washington talks as a hopeful step toward pacific disarmament. A former delegate argues the meeting could serve the League of Nations through a broader understanding, linking naval limits to world peace and justice.

Cambridge Maat Cuuimings Meningcqntie Nation Comite Washington Great Briain Japan

Shop Crafts Unions Seek Wage Increases for Workers

The Shop Crafts unions press for higher pay for workers amid a national move toward wage and rate improvements. Reports indicate leaders cite colonial era patterns and a push for living wages, with speculation on election influences and union leadership statements from ML Dowell and others.

Shop Crafts

Florida Straits Gale Forces Capes and Straits Violent

A Western Union report describes gale winds in Florida Strait and Gulf areas. Strong winds caused rough seas and warnings along the Florida coast and nearby channels. The storm disrupted crossings and prompted caution for mariners.

Nightbreak Yields Quiet Winker Tees Incident

Overnight, two tee shirts were damaged at a local shop leading to a small disturbance. Police say no injuries were reported and no suspects are in custody. The incident occurred near Main Street, with witnesses noting a brief struggle and broken glass. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the precinct.

Pitots Vessel Husband Battles Mutineer in Turbulent Skirmish

Rufio Nov 33 Captain George O P Poppe of Tallinn Fe Morrenn today faced a mutiny on the high seas. The white captain and the black mutineer fought with knife and pistol as the crew split, Poppe sustaining injuries while his wife Hda Boppe aided him. The mutineers caused chaos and Port guards responded, dealing with the unrest.

Rufio George O P. Poppe Tallinn Ebaegee Mitiny Etnweli Loppe Ave W Pintol Puppe Mir Pappy l Fone Pears

Cenet Adopts Joint Report On Tax Bill

The senate backed the joint report approving the tax bill today sending it to the President for signature. The vote was 60 to 20 with several members voting against and some party figures named. The measure delays several relief provisions and moves key taxes to next year while repealing the profits tax and adjusting exemptions and rates for individuals and corporations.

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Fever Quarantine Lifted in Several Counties

A fragile OCR reads that quarantine restrictions ease in multiple Texas counties and nearby areas. The message lists released counties such as Randers, Thine, Edwards, Freestone, Kerr, Kendall, and Kerr among others, while Galveston and Houston regions remain under quarantine. Specific dates and figures are unclear due to garbled text.

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Prince Meets Masses at Nov 2 Event in London Crowd

A London dispatch reports Prince Tomlin presenting at a reception with Welsh attendees. The announcer notes a large, varied audience, while staff and press observed the crowd and remarks on responses. The piece includes commentary on imperial topics and references to India in a historical context.

Tomlin Walis Sanday Sayas India Peopin

Police Hearing Sets Details on Alledged Patrol Stop

A garbled police hearing recounts attempts to patrol the hay field and a keeper who claimed to be absorbing promotions. Patrolman Joseph Yooney faces questions as a hearing before Commissioner Envir Ifivvehgield unfolds. The account includes references to Michael Burke Teadli and a lawyer Diet in Kanasa.

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