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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1920
Page
1
A garbled lengthy critique discusses the failure of American state leadership, calls for referenda and new alliances, and warns that the next four years may impose penalties on public opinion. It mentions government reforms, reconstruction, and energy delivery. References to elections and party politics appear amid incoherent allusions to treaties and regional projects.
A fragmented report notes delegates at a Atlantic Waterway Association convention debate a plan linking a St Lawrence seal to a large funding requirement. The proposal would cost hundreds of millions with the host country bearing a substantial share.
War Department assigns Colonel Neott to command the 2nd Field Artillery at Fort Bliss from the area headquarter post. He will not depart until November and has served as inspector for the Southern Department. Cant Fred D. Terger and others are reassigned or relieved, with shifts to Camp Travis and Park Base Thornton and New Orleans noted.
Prohibition era authorities led by Captain Witte and Officer Charles Terra raided a Main Avenue location Friday night seeking illegal liquor. The operation targeted unlicensed sales and disturbances, with ammunition and bottles seized as part of the investigation.
In a gubernatorial proclamation Governor Hobby set election timing and the Fourth District federal judgeship remains unsettled. Terrell seeks state clarification on whether Judge Sluder’s term ends in December 1920, while Sluder and backers oppose immediate contest.
A sprawling report details a chaotic scene with theft and political controversy. It references a theft of diamonds, a governor's proclamation for an election, and legal actions involving Terrell and Abece, with county officials and court proceedings amid a national election context.
A fragmented game report details Cleveland securing the fourth game with players such as Myers and Wyn contributing. The text shows erratic spellings and garbled names but indicates key events like strikes, runs, and a first-base play.
A bustling scene at Teague Park drew thousands as the American League contest drew near. Fans scrambled for tickets, trade chatter filled the air, and excitement built as gates opened and vendors peddled, while police and ushers guided the growing crowd ahead of first pitch.
The report describes Brooklyn players training and competing with intense practice, noting Milins and Molart pitching, Beaker’s management, and a vigorous batting circuit. It highlights nerves about Dodgers infield strength and mentions Ebner Snitch, Glenn, and Myers among Brooklyn figures.
Apparent plan to shut down certain operations at a company facility led by William AL Wood and the American Wouluw Comumug. Officials announce a temporary halt for the holiday and a planned reopening, with further details pending. Indications of ongoing discussions and nonstandard spellings reflect OCR from a historical page.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a school building sale and property transfers on core streets. References to merchants, local figures, and planned development indicate a shift in ownership and possible new construction or use at the site. No clear dates or complete names are readable due to garbled text.
Unclear OCR text references Mesicu City and Totvatenan involvement with a queen. Mentions regents, fielden ail Lied, and dates around 48h. Fragment mentions Choe Metrolentt Betton and Pacific service lines with tenuous names and places.
Fragmented report outlines campaign finance scrutiny, tax reviews, and reputational stakes involving Washington figures and entities. It mentions investigations, investor activity, and political maneuvering surrounding budget debates, while noting individuals such as Bob and Santi in a broad, period-tone discussion of public finance and governance.
The readable fragments show garbled phrases and nonstandard capitalization, with no clear event, people, places, or dates to anchor a concise news item. The source text appears damaged and lacks coherent facts to summarize beyond noting distortion.
Fire prevention day activities highlighted removal of hazards across city districts. Fire Chief Gotz and Houston leaders praised drills at Camp Travis, noting street and district fire risks reduced. Officials urged ongoing cleanups, inspections, and public cooperation to prevent blazes.
Fragmentary report describes the body of a soldier to remain in custody locally until a court rules. Details about the deceased and proceedings are unclear, with many garbled phrases and names obscured by OCR errors.
A lengthy, fragmented report details the return of San Antonio guard troops from Galveston service. It notes demobilization status, location shifts, and ongoing court proceedings connected to the fire department incident, with references to local figures and the Calverton area in Texas.
The article describes San Antonio guards denying disorder at the port and preventing incidents during a banquet at Hotel Galvez. The guards claim effective service, noting past troubles were avoided and workers were sent back to their farms, while a preacher and others witness the event. Damage to clarity remains from the garbled OCR.
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The Country Club hosts weekly dinner dances with entertainment by Mozart Society members. Notables attend at the home of Joyrjett Richardyon Asuy oe Watt Eb, floral decorations by My a Diclon and Mira, Henry 2 ed Afra, and a tea service from 5 to o'clock. Guests include Dr. and Mrs. Wiligar Atitehelt Watts, Mr. and Mrs. Bilward, and many society names.
The article reports that a person identified as a local resident was found dead in a hotel room near Corpus Christi. Investigators described the scene and noted the body showed possible signs of foul play. Names and exact affiliations are obscured by garbled text, but the event appears linked to a military or police investigation and a subsequent identification confirming the deceased.
Fragmented slang dialogue appears to question a photograph’s accuracy and the inclusion of a partial paleon, with a terse exchange about certainty and identity.
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