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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1921

Page

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Weather forecast for San Antonio Sunday cool and fair

A Sunday in San Antonio promises a pleasantly cool and fair day with light easterly winds and a high near the mid 80s. The Washington forecast calls for generally fair and cool weather across the west gulf states next week with possible local showers midweek. Frosts were reported in AbileneTulsa and nearby areas, the coldest night since April left temperatures near freezing in several cities.

San West Indies San Antonio Texas Abilene Tulas Arkangay Missouri Chicapi Gleen Toweliek Brawnarille Brough North Texas Govisiena Sethsion Alithe Bundry United Clark Key West Fla United States

Miss Rollins Leads Tight Women’s Golf Championship

Neat, Nauk, and Oct. B-Miss Muarvin Tolling of New York trailed Miss Voxa Standing of Antitit by four up as the match for the women’s golf championship progressed.

Nauk Muarvin Tolling New York Voxa Chen Ha Intel

Take Strike Ballot in Omaha on Union Referendum

In Omaha and across the nation, packing plant workers vote on authorizing the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Lutebor Workers Union of North America to strike if needed. Ballots cast from 1 PM finish tonight. results go to Chicago for announcement. Both union and nonunion workers may vote amid failed attempts to renew a national labor agreement with major packers.

Omaha Neb Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Lutebor Workmens Union of North America Chicago Wes Tie Packers Swift and Company Armour and Company Cudahy Company B. J. Hartnett Cudahy

Irish Envoys Depart for London Peace Talks

A large crowd at Westland Row railway station in Dublin sends off the Irish peace delegates heading to London to meet British representatives on Tuesday to push the Irish problem toward settlement. Michael Collins stays behind for family reasons and will depart Monday. Delegates likely include Griffith, Collins, Robert Barton, Eamon de Valera, and George Gavin Duffy.

Dubin Westland Row London Michael Collins Arthur Griffitt Sinn Fein Griffith Collins Rober C. Barton Eamonn J. Yuggan George Gavin Duffy Sine Fein

Waco Victim Interred In Pace Draped Funeral

The body of Louis Craw, killed by a knife wound in Lorena, was laid to rest in a long funeral procession through Waco. An American flag was carried at the lead, with red foxes among the floral tributes as mourners followed to Oakwood Cemetery Friday afternoon.

Waco Tex. Gel. S Lorena Louis Craw Teoneelast Vakwood

Russians Seek Relief Amid Famine in Soviet Russia

Det. S reports that many Russians, previously self supporting, now plead for government aid as famine relief measures are announced by M Kalinin, head of the central famine relief committee in Moscow through official channels. The famine fund nears a substantial target despite wartime shortages.

M. Kalinin Carcel Moscow

Bedside Hallucination Sparks Divorce Claim

Chieaga Get Tudyt Joseph Sa bath fraday indicated he weld Beant a diveces to Mrs. Ghidos May Marsh after she bestified hey hasband, Clyire Marsh, real estate dealer, placed a Hive invide in her bed.

Chieaga Get R—Tudyt Joseph Sabath Fraday

Liberty bonds rise on New York stock exchange

Liberty bonds again furnished the spectacular feature on the stock exchange. Heavy buying pushed gains from 20 to 40 points in a short session. Techs published new high records for the year, with most issues advancing amid bullish activity.

New York Liberty Stock Exchange Oh Bos

Weather Notice For San Antonio And Vicinity

Weather bulletin warns of Saturday night and Sunday fair conditions with rising temperatures. Light winds from the east and possible warmer readings Monday. Temperatures and wind shifts noted for the northwest portion and nearby areas.

San Antonio Fate Warner

Weather roundup from multiple cities with varied conditions

Chicago shows 38 degrees clear with northwest wind and a high near 50. Descriptions list lows in the 20s and 30s across cities, including New York at 64 and St Louis around 38. Washington reports 50 with winds and a heat index near 78. data appears corrupted with garbled phrases.

Chicago Kuumen City Vighent New York Nouthwest Loulat Tenmpernaire

Jail protester fights jail meal plan for chili and beans

A white man, 43, arrested as a vagrant during a West Side police roundup in Mila park protests his arrest claiming nonbodily status. He demands meals and shelter, insisting he prefers jail to private help, and his defiant run ends with being jailed after a clash at police headquarters.

Central Police West Side Mila Park Reodyquarters Captain Brown

Thompson seven federal officials face jury on tuberculosis mail fraud case

The Thompson sentiment case against seven former officers and directors went to a jury at noon Saturday after nearly eight hours of closing arguments. Judge Duval West ordered the jury to convene by two, as U. S. Attorney John Hardman and defense counsel argued all sides. The indictment charges use of the mails to defraud in a long federal case that began September 26 with arraignments for Thompson, DeHaasen, McCoy, Fitzsimmons, McManus, Steger, and Marshall.

Thompson Sentment Company Norchcome Duval West United States Marshal United States John 2 Hardm Tara Prover Madge West Davige West Mesares Bo Thompson Ke de Hoison John McCoy J. Fitzsimmons Ab OW. McManuse Stegerald O. RL Marshall

Dallas Fair Opens with Expanded International Exhibits

The Thirty fifth State Fair of Texas in Dallas opens a sixteen day program with expanded agricultural live stock and amusement features. The stadium pageant is timed for 11 o’clock at night with participation from over 400 persons from across Texas and officials from three states and two nations represented by dueless in the parade. The queen wore jewels valued around 500000 dollars.

Dallas Tex Texas Ventas Nial Pagent Texas Mexico Chanda

SLEUTHS OVER TOP DETECTIVES IN BURGLARY REPORT

Detectives Carver and Kidiy went over the top in a burglar hunt Friday night scouring West Commerce to Crockett streets from Alani plaza to St Marys. No burglars found though thefts using skylights were reported in the area. Shoes stolen from Guarantee Shoe company and valuables taken from N Joseph company at 525 Ausby street. An automobile owned by R Utntseh enreiter at 410 Roosevelt avenue was reported stolen Monday night near West Houston and North Vilorey streets.

Will Carver Kidiy West Commerce Crockett Streets Alani Plaza St. Mary's Guarantee Shoe Company N. Joseph Company Ausby Street R. Uwntsehenreiter Roosevelt Avenue West Houston North Vilorey

Defection Over Tax Revisions Spurs Senate Rift

Washington October 8. Republican leaders report a further defection as tax revision shifts spark debate over surtax increases. Eastern state senators oppose higher rates while House leaders, led by Mondell, push to keep the house maximum of 2 percent. Amendments outline a 60 percent surtax on incomes over 100000, repeal of certain transport and luxury taxes, and changes to excises and estate taxes. party leaders weigh conference terms before final passage.

Washington, D. C Senate House Len~rose Senate Finance Representative Mondell Wyoming Mord Majority Weaders Finance — Committee Cindy Wa Ineludine Ropert Phn Susar Spo Tive Mendels Chairain Donrase Senate Finance Con Representative Moudet

Causeway Party Leaves San Antonio for Corpus Christi Celebration

William I Furlong leads a group of Nan Antonians in a Causeway party departing Saturday for Corpus Christi to attend the Sunday and Monday festivities. The oil band travels Friday night, Mayor O B Black joins the city representation, and the party is reportedly 40 minutes ahead of schedule with Portland as the northern end. Road work in Boe County allocates about $800,000 to improve the highway.

William I Furlong Nan Antonians Corpus Christi Causeway O. B. Black Qiu San Antonio Furlong Imle Portland Boe County

Mechanical Circus Stages War Weapons at Aberdeen

At Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland crowds watched a mechanical circus by the army ar mance department testing new sixteen inch rifle ordnance. Tanks and self propelled mounts performed in a three ring display with a baby tank looping and carving tricks. an iron gun carriage misfired toward spectators before retreating. Capt K Dy Holmes-Drawn directed a parade and the show closed for the night.

Aberdeen Proving Grounds Army Armance Department Grmmer K. Dy . Holmes

Oil price increases hit North Texas fields and Oklahoma

The Magnolia Petroleum Company raised prices 25 cents per barrel on Texas crude reaching 1.50 a barrel in districts including Burkburnett Henrietta Moran Skanger and Stephens County as Gulf Coast crude also moved up 20 to 25 cents per barrel. Gulf refinery costs rise across the region with nearly all major buyers in the Tronston district adopting the higher rate.

Dalkis Tex Hweetra Houston Folly Rumble Oi and Refining Company Gulf Coast Lie Siaetion Tronston

Mail Wagon Hold-Up Nabs $100,000 in Transit Pact

Four men hijacked a U S mail wagon in Detroit near Jefferson Avenue, forcing Canadian messenger Wilfrine McCauley to surrender registered mail pouches and currency from Canadian banks. The Canadian government messenger, operating Windsor to Detroit with four trips daily, was abducted briefly before bandits fled in a car with the loot. No witnesses or clues were found as bad weather kept streets deserted.

Detroit Mich Wilfiane LL McCanley Windsor Tie Kenilworth McCauley McCawly

Masked Klan Parade Reported in Brownsville

Masked men said to be Ku Klux Klan members led by a car carrying a fiery cross paraded in Mercedes Hidalgo County at 9 oclock last night. About seven masked white robed figures participated. High school boys attempting to follow were stopped by the mayor. This was the second KKK parade in the lower valley.

Brownsville Tex

Shipping Board Cuts Rates to Alexandria in Cotton Trade

Washington Oct 8 The United States Shipping Board announced lower rates with Alexandria for Egyptian cotton, undercutting British conference terms after months of negotiations. The board cited British offers as unacceptable for favoring British lines and limiting American access, and explained why it did not accept the British proposal. The move aims to secure fair competition for American shippers despite complex indirect routing and existing contracts.

Washington, D. C Shipping Board United States Alexandria British Shipping Conference Actios Connertion Willy SAS England Volta Art English Her Nellish Institee United Kingdom Liverpool Sai Alexandr Iit

Army planes barred from Pulitzer races at Omaha

Secretary Weeks reaffirmed that army aircraft will not take part in exhibition contests at Omaha Nebraska late this month. He cites lack of personnel material and the military view that speed testing by racing is of no military use. The decision stands as final on army participation in the event.

Washington, D. C Qet Weeks Omalu Neb

Fist Fight Over Broken Plate Sparks West Side Brawl

A late night clash near West Canimeret and Moeos streets drew about ten soldiers and between fifteen and twenty Mexican civilians into a chaotic melee. A broken plate in a West Side restaurant preceded gunfire and hand-to-hand fighting, with several injuries and multiple detentions before police and military officers restored order.

Wese Comteres Moeos Serge Thomas de Sanmlers Cramp Crain Distubane Hardquarters West Side Malaukis Rochester Weat Canimeret Street

Giants and Yankees Fourth World Series Game Postponed by Rain

Polo Grounds New York October rain halted the fourth game of the World Series between the Giants and Yankees. About 20 000 spectators remained as play was postponed to tomorrow. Ruth’s absence loomed over the Yankees while questions arose about his health and lineup changes.

Polo Grounds New York Giants Yankees Antony Babe Buh Stewart Dimnen Kirk Ir. Stewart Ruth Harth Teft Huggins Tab Meusel Bethyoth Imassiere Frankin Frisch Mike McNalve Desiguers Chovetind Uspetiae

Alleged mail robber travels under own name for two years

Chicago dispatch reports a man linked to a $5000 robbery in Whit ing Indiana confesses to authorities that he traveled under his real name for two years. He says he spent $181,000 recovered after three accomplices were arrested in Chicago. He describes buying planes, touring the West and selling equipment at a loss, then moving to Memphis and Jackson for aerial stunts before returning to Chicago.

Chicago Whiting Tad Chicaro Btandandi Auidler Polies Bessir Dasiak Los Angeles Dar Agiation Tie Arizona New Mexico Texas Memphis Jackson Tenn Patie Rom Fackson Chicage Blivlee

Girl Found Butchered in New Jersey Murder Case

Janet Lawrence 12 was found dead in her home with multiple stab wounds. Francis Kluxen Jr. was held by police on a hate crime charge as details emerged of the violent attack, with the suspect denying knowledge of the crime and his father defending him. The investigation continued at Morristown county jail.

Madison SN. al S— Francis Kluxen New Jersey Janet Lawrence Jynet Morristown Francis Kluxen Sr

Appointment of Court Reporter for Railroad Commission

Philip Sawers of Nacogdoches is named court reporter for the Railroad Commission at $4200 yearly. The 87th legislature authorized $2400 annually for a court reporter to record open hearings, with proceeds from copies and transcripts deposited to the state treasury.

Austin Tex Philip Sawers Nacogdoches Railroad Commission

Hopeful of Shantung Adjudge Plan Backed by U S Officials

The Washington dispatch reports cautious optimism from U S government officials after recent exchanges between Tokyo and Peking. Japan’s proposals and China’s route are analyzed by department experts, with hopes for an amicable adjustment before the armament conference.

Washington, DT Chita Datan Shah United States Ofe Peking Chines Dave

Leeds Weds Princess in Civil Ceremony at 4 PM

Paris report by Associated Press describes William Leeds Jr and Princess Xeni of Crete marrying in a civil ceremony at 4 o clock with three further ceremonies to follow. Notable guests include old Russian aristocracy and extensive preparations amid mourning and travel constraints.

Presa Paris Willam Leeds Jr Brinegis Anastiesta Crewe Kite William DB Leeds Kietumand Tad Xeni Constantine Creece Italy Veeck Fmlies Russia Mim Young Leeds Myeproval Cae New Yorks

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