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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1920

Page

2

Tragedy at Texas Home Ends in Double Suicide and Deaths

Oliver Walls Henry Filteam aged 52 and his wife 40 were found dead at their Houston area home on Tames street after a five gunshots caused instant death. Their three children aged 19, 11 and 7 were left as orphans. A five caliber pistol with two empty cartridges lay near the husband. Neighbors reported a quarrel prior to the shots. The couple were said to be Mexican born and employed locally while Mrs Filteam worked at a travelers aid yard. Funeral arrangements to be set by the local undertaker.

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Benefit Card Party Aims For 1000 Players Monday

A city benefit card party to aid the Christmas Cheer Association is planned for Monday at the Gust tur Hotel Wesday morning. Mrs. Ayres and Mrs. Sterling Adams direct the event with 400 tickets sold. prizes from downtown merchants and a 2 PM drawing are announced to raise funds for Christmas Cheer.

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Oil well blowout halts drilling in Limestone County

In Texas Georshed an oil discovery on the Rogers farm near Limestone County saw a derrick topple and gas blow with initial flow around 200 barrels. The Humphrey Petroleum Company crews halted completion to stabilize the site as high oil prices and speculation spread through nearby towns.

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Slump in Grain Market and Farers Strike Theory

A garbled report discusses a Chicago grain operator’s theory of market tactics amid a price slump at the Chicago Board of Trade. It cites a supposed farmer and consumer retaliation dynamic, questions the scope of “consumers,” and debates whether producers or operators drive price moves amid an abnormal market break.

Chicago Farvers Trier Tarn Suzereet Ange Furl

Memphis Homicide Rate Outpaces All U S Cities

A historical note cites Memphis Tennessee as having the highest homicide rate in the nation. The analysis claims Memphis shows elevated murder and violent death figures compared with other cities, with the rate cited at 5.9 per 100000 and other comparisons across years.

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Homicide rates show Milwaukee safest among large U S cities

A wartime study places Milwaukee Wisconsin as the safest large city with 25 homicides per 100 000 annually followed by Dayton Ohio at 27 The report notes homicide rates rose sharply since 1900 nearly doubling over twenty years and criticizes press for not educating the public on murder and its consequences

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Fall Passport Incident in Mexico Sparks U S Diplomatic Silence

Fragmentary report discusses Senator Fall and Mexico's actions regarding his travel documents and possible donor influence. It notes the Mexican government's cautious stance toward U S officials and the risk of misinterpreting any aid or consent as interference, with implications for bilateral relations.

Foreign Office Injections Signal New Mexican Policy

The article contrasts the new Mexican regime’s foreign office instructions with those of Pesqueira, suggesting a shift toward friendlier US relations. It argues welcoming Senator Fall shows good faith and reduces perceived risk in recognition moves, while highlighting how attitudes shape future ties across the border.

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Armenia and the United States in the Armenian mandate debate

The piece argues the U S should avoid taking the Armenian mandate, warning of vast costs in lives and money. It contends allied forces will protect Armenia, and U S involvement would invite extensive military and logistic burdens abroad.

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Dinner for Timolat Members of SA Mame Taciticars Assoriation

Dinner was held to honor the retiring vice-president who will leave the city in ten days for Maumizgtod Indiana to take charge of the new vel WendI Company facility. The event featured speeches from Jamon A. Uailigher and others.

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Nathan Krass to Speak on Jublaiso Tour in America and Europe

Nathan Krass will headline a touring lecture series titled Jublaiso, speaking in America and Europe. The program, organized by Dr Nathia Kraag of the Congregal Bynogogue of New Rome City, aims to foster religious sympathy and unity among Jews and Gentiles through Krass's talks and related events in major cities including San Antonio and Cincinnati. Proceeds support a ten year expansion plan for a Hebrew congregation in America.

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Obituary Notice for Mrs Mary Nelson of Newark

Mrs Mary Nelson, age 70s, longtime resident of Newark, died Wednesday evening at home after illness. Survived by husband, two daughters, and several grandchildren. Funeral service held Friday from the East Antowle church with burial at the Union Cemetery. pallbearers listed.

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Ain't It a Grand and Glorious Feelin'

The line reads as a vivid exclamation with a roaring cheer, likely a sports or event cheer capturing excitement and rousing energy. It centers on a bold display of enthusiasm and loud celebration.

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