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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1922

Page

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Four election primaries set to test national pulse

Readable text notes primaries in Vermont and Massachusetts Tuesday with four states Maine Maryland Massachusetts Vermont holding elections today and tomorrow as barometer for national political drift. Maryland voters cast ballots for midterm congressional and state offices while Vermont Massachusetts voters prepare for the day after.

Htegions Maine Maryland Massachuetts Vermont Iping Hortow Vere Tont Massachusetts

Maine Voters At Polls In 1822 Senatorial Race

Maine voters head to polls in September 11, 1822, primary election for U S senator and four representatives. Republican Frederick Hale seeks re election against Democrat Curtis and Baxter, with key races shaping party strength and national attention as Maine politics tests the nation.

Portland Maine United States Congress Wrederick Hale Republic Oak Ter ©. Curtis

May 1940 Maryland Primary Voting Report

Maryland voters went to polls in May to select a United States congressman and a Senate nominee. The party contest featured several candidates and a requirement to designate first and second choices. If a candidate receives a majority of first choices in a county, the result is declared.

Balaneer Mil Maryland United States Prily Tembiean Cembest Talim W. Gartery Weshiveron Seyytar Joveph Eranes Desagerats Wills Benes David J. Lewis Wilting J. Norris Iseonnd Choiice

Massachusetts and Vermont Republicans head to primaries

Massachusetts voters face a fierce Republican gubernatorial contest between Channing Cox and Westell Adler while Lodge challenges Walker in the Senate race. Vermont's GOP primary focuses on Governor Redfield Proctor and Abram W Foote, with Proctor seen as a strong marbleman candidate and Foote a farmer.

Boston Mags United States Channing TE Cox Westell Adler Lodge Srph Walker Col Wiliam A. Graton Sharp John Tucksin Witlsh Sheronn Saraph Be Ely Westfield John Fitzgerald G. C Montpelier Nynda Redfield Proctor Proctor Tirutesant Abram W. Foote Cornmnll Diceree Foote Frank DL. Greene St Albans Sirte Frederick Fleetwood Motrissilia Wr. Circone Porter H. Dale Inland Pond Rool Dlisericr

Half a jury forms in Wells murder defense in Texas district court

In Thies seventh District Court the venire is short with only six jurors secured as Emma Wells faces murder charges. Expect delays as contempt proceedings against Fro ton proprietors Phillip and Mrs Merex may be postponed. Wells stands accused of killing Ossie Sneed in April after an alleged brutal confrontation. In a separate note, William Neill, found dead in a Matamoros hotel, is to be returned to his El Paso home with the cause listed as heart failure.

Shmenyan Thies-seventh Emma Wells Wells Ossie Sneed Trombley Bais Mao Aravensville Tex William Neilh Matamoros Toren Wade Neill Feds Remnrel Matamacor el Paso

Allies fret over Turkish victory in Asia Minor

London dispatch reports Turkish Nationalists under Mustafa Kemal Pasha winning a string of victories in Asia Minor and eroding World War I losses. Allies push for a united policy among Britain France and Italy as France and Italy face criticism for aiding Romalists and arming Turkey. Venice conference idea floated but London opposes.

Ryhe Associated Press London Asia Minor Ttaly Venice

Raid at West Cam Street leads to major prostitution raid

Twenty five men were captured in a large raid staged on West Cam Mene street on Sunday night. Detectives led by Caplets Snot Street, with Captain Charles Stivens and Agent McDonald, secured arrests as plain clothes officers mixed with suspects. The operation aimed to shut down a third floor gambling house and prevent escape via an electric push system. The case was continued to next Thursday for trial in corporation court.

Gore West Cammene Street Corporation Court West Hide Caplets Snot Walger Stick Charles Stivens Ne Prohibition Enforcement McDonlald

Unclear fragment on police booking for gaming charges

Fragmentary report notes individuals guarded by arresting officers were marched to central police headquarters and booked on gaming related charges. Details unreadable due to incomplete OCR.

Uorners Centra Police

Border Chief Seeks Superior Oversight for Inspections

Collector Roy Campbell urges direct supervision of mounted border inspectors claiming 60 miles to guard and only 24 mounted men. He contends a capable supervisor could improve enforcement and cites El Paso district staffing and salary gaps while arguing long term cost efficiency.

Roy Campbell Washington Campbell el Paso Alet

Auto theft thwarted by alert owner on Monterey Street

A would be thief tried to steal a car parked in front of the owner on Monterey Street Sunday night. The owner shouted, the thief halted, then fled and abandoned the car after driving a short distance. Burglary reported at 828 Monte na Street where a man entered late Saturday night. Thirteen items including shirts watches and a diamond pin set were stolen. Mrs. Murphy returned home to find intruder-forced entry and a silk dress missing. A city engineer plans new fundraising to widen a busy street despite no funds yet, with mayor promising city aid.

Ronterey Ted Weang Monona Street Marjorie Murphy Carsoi Street Wei South Mores Millary Tolazu Nuevatreet Black

May Widen Flores Street Plan Discussed At City Office

A conference in Mayer Black's office discussed widening Flores Street between Nuova and Military Plaza. City officials and a committee of property owners reviewed proposals and sought consensus on street widening aligned with community needs.

Pores Street

Honor Columbus Day Ball Planned by San Antonio Italian Club

The Italo-American Young Men's Club of San Antonio will mark Columbus Day with no grand ball after a Sunday meeting. The date October 12, observed as a Texas legal holiday, honors Christopher Columbus's discovery of America. Club officers include Jake Fenel as president Dominic Yus as vice president B Terrera as treasurer and A Gerodetti as secretary. The ball planning committee is Joe Olviotti chair Eugene Fecci B B Pizain Peter Sevana John Glorda and Jon Specio.

America Christopher Columbus Itale-American Young Men’s Club of San Antonio Italo-American Club Texas Tuc Jake Fenel Dominic Yus Terrera A. Gerodetti Cori Joe Olviotti Eugene Fecci B. B. Pizain Peter Sevana John Glorda Jon Specio

Turkish Cavalry Occupies Smyrna Amid Civil Unrest

Turkish cavalry led by Col. Salabedden Wey entered Smyrna at 11 am with irregulars after weeks of marching. Allied officers established HQ and warned Greek civilians against attacks as Kemal Pasha promised protection. Panicked residents fled, Greek and Turkish civilians armed, while British officers urged calm through Christian quarters.

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Flying Parson Maynard funeral draws 3000 at remote home

Belgin W Maynard known as Flying Patton died in a medical accident near Jytland Virginia Thursday. Funeral held yesterday afternoon at his old country home. crowd exceeded 3000 as two airplanes from Pope Field Bragg arrived but could not locate the home due to a road. Service was simple and at the farmhouse. Also noted Rembrandt painting The Descent From the Cross added to Joseph Wileher collection at Lynnewood Hall in North Philadelphia.

Washington Belgin W. Maynard Patton Jytland Maynard Yas Seros Asijés Pope Field Camp Bragg Fla Maynard New York Rembrandt Joseph Wile Lynnewrood Hall Widener Philadelphia

Oldest Kansas woman dies at 121 in Wichita

Mrs Glare Darison Fountain a Negress aged 121 and reputedly among the nation s oldest women died Saturday night near Wichita Kansas She was noted as the oldest woman in Kansas and tied to a grant family in the local area.

Kansas Wichita Kai Glare Darison Fountain United States Grants Thix Cits

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