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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1924

Page

2

James River Threatened as Floods Hit Several States

Floods and heavy rains battered Virginia North Carolina and Georgia disrupting highways and railroads. The James River rose to dangerous levels near Richmond while Roanoke and Neuse regions faced swollen streams and washed out routes. In New York State Troups saw record rainfall causing property damage and transport disruptions across the region.

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Cash for Peg Fund and Political Debate Reflections

A fragmented clipping recounts fundraising for Peg and discusses political loyalties around La Follette, Hearst, and Roosevelt. It notes donations from local community members, school events, and ongoing debate about religious influence in politics, with references to funding totals and names such as Doris, Russell Thompson, and Constance Shaw.

Shaw Constance Doris Russell ‘Thompson Russell Khan LaFollette Depemis TupeTt Hearst Republica Agers Coolidge New York New York State al Smith Thixmore Roosevelt Jr M. Thearst United States Mr. Hearst

Wild pistol spree lands 6 in jail

Six men were arrested on drunken charges after a pistol shot during a wild party on Concepcion road early Wednesday. Police and detectives found two cars parked near the road inside city limits as the group claimed another car passed by with one partygoer firing into the air.

Concepcion Carver Walling Prketteney Altheish

Schedule changes announced for stock and market sales

A disrupted notice informs readers that the revised timetable will print at 4:00 pm and distribution is adjusted. The stock and market items will be printed and available for sale at approximately 3315 each, with the updated date for events and sales.

Banter and plans discussed at Trades Dealers luncheon

The Monday noon meeting of the Trades Dealers Association at the Gunter featured light banter on Antonio and traffic issues. Mayor Tobin and Capt Miller led discussion on speed limits and city improvements costing around 200000 dollars monthly, with Campbell outlining tax collecting plans and license procedures by car make.

Ban -Antonio Asociat Wright Tobin Mayeg San Antonio Campbell R. Neil Campbell

Patterson Case Approved and Returned for Enforcement

The general court martial findings against Lieut. Col. R. F. Patterson dental corps Ft Sam Houston were approved by the reviewing authority and sent back for enforcement. Patterson was tried for conduct unbecoming an officer after an automobile collision on the Fredericksburg road, found guilty and sentenced to six months restriction to the post, a $50 monthly fine during the term, and a formal reprimand.

R. F. Patterson Dental Corps Ft. Sam Houston Fort .Sams Houston Patterson Fredericksburg

Pedestrian Struck by Car Injures Man. Multiple Victims

A crash on San Pedro Avenue and West Streets injured a pedestrian identified as Moreno and another rider, with officials noting a bevy of minor injuries. Vehicle operator Steven Cardenas allegedly struck the groups near South Frio and nearby streets, sending a cyclist to hospital and prompting police response Tuesday night.

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City consolidn plan faced petitions and withdrawal

A report notes that the Southern Pacific consolidation plan faced initial city filing and intervening petitions, then was later withdrawn. The fragment indicates legal steps and changes in the case without full detail.

Winter Miracle Housing Facility at Fort Russell

A fragmented OCR note references a winter housing facility miracle at Fort Russell. The readable words imply a temporary housing effort or facility opened or highlighted for cold weather shelter, tied to Fort Russell. Further specifics are not present in the legible text.

Housin Facili Fort Russell

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