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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1920
Page
6
Port Arthur remains calm after a police strike as volunteers and legions assist, amid resignations in the police department and a tense citywide mood. Officials warn against unrest while calling for calm as masked volunteers patrol streets and a police shortage persists.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference an election next Thursday and several names in a garbled list. Key details such as dates, positions, and groups are unreadable, making it difficult to extract a coherent candidate slate or actions.
In a confusing report a missing man is located alive after a prolonged search. Authorities say the man, identified as Menihly, was found in a rural area near Wma A Ger tai Wuiliew Nene. Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances of his disappearance and any potential hazards he faced.
A historic weather summary predicts clear skies and warm daytime temperatures with cool evenings across the region. Rains in the western area measured about 1.8 inches, tying with nearby locales but failing to reach expected totals. Forecaster Allen Jinell notes a high pressure system will dominate, bringing sunshine and drier conditions through the weekend, with mild nights and a slight uptick in daytime heat.
Unclear OCR text indicates 48 indicted tied to a primary race. Voters and supporters of candidates faced investigation and political tension as authorities questioned alleged irregularities linked to campaign activities and candidacies during the primary period.
Fragmentary report recalls Macswine and Landi figures in a wakeful episode. Mentions a person named Mary Mackienes and a protest against arrests by authorities. Details are garbled but imply a public dispute or trial setting with literary or editorial framing.
Unclear readable text fragment mentions Swiss Bar, Cullens, Sept, Phe, Aerie Arnis and wartime style terms. No verifiable events, dates, or names clearly connected to a single outcome.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered references to Denton and Washington with unclear phrases and possible sensory details. Core readable items include a mention of a Denton location and several disjoint terms that suggest a musical or broadcast context. No coherent events or dates emerge from the legible text.
Attorney General proposes a constitutional challenge to a poll tax, urging a special September session to limit voting rights for women. Governor opposes broad registration reforms, fearing election irregularities while urging legislative control without violating the constitution. The opinion references federal suffrage amendments and existing voter registration systems.
Oglesby holds early lead as Valeage and Hevinial press from the start. The Republican primary gathers candidates and endorsements while the field lines up for Wednesday’s pivotal event. States and local figures are cited amid a crowded race scene with national implications.
An OCR fragment reports a washed out road affecting a northern region near Theawan Ville and Ban Moyita with mentions of local towns, roads and potential road closures. It references The Mestean Nation and individuals Rustinart Mabranatiney though specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
Report outlines league order and intervention concerns within a region facing unsettled winds and uncertain community responses. Mentions central figures, local counties, and the potential impact on scheduled activities and governance. References observers and authorities weighing actions and outcomes.
An experimental parachute jump plan is described at a flying field with pilots and observers. Sergeant Knorre and Lieutenant Weddington prepare to test a tandem system from the wing while Shoemaker coordinates the ground crew and safety measures. The event aims to validate a new parachute mechanism and training sequence.
Bazan posts a heavy bond and is released as a murder case unfolds. The evidence list includes testimony links to the deceased, with family members naming kinship to the late Canterves. Court records note extensive local ties and long residence, while the community observes a period of mourning as investigations continue.
In a confusing dispatch the French report a decisive setback against Arab forces along a frontier near Beirut. Names and places are garbled, but the line of control shifted with French positions failing to hold a key sector. The report hints at allied confusion and strategic withdrawals.
A military funeral was held for J C Washmilan, with a delegation from the Red Cross and U S Navy officials present. The service paid tribute to his wartime service and noted his role as a longtime employee at the department of navigation. The ceremony included references to his family and former colleagues and took place in Washington.
Fragmentary account describes a violent incident linked to an old feud revived in Kansas City. The report references a courtroom scene, a shooting or assault, and mentions defendants or witnesses connected to a broader conflict. Names, dates, and precise actions are obscured by the OCR text but indicate a significant legal proceeding and public interest.
A partial OCR fragment describes events in Chicago involving a group of men near a facade and a satchel. Details are unclear, with several unreadable names and actions. No definitive outcome or full context is recoverable from the available text.
The ceremony held recently in a local hall saw ten individuals from Kelly Met Upperdi Wetonsiats receive commissions. Names listed include David Williams McNabb Meryl Patines Phanye Gardner and others, with remarks on their assignments and future duties within the agency.
Washington reports Daniel asserts American administration in Haiti follows treaty obligations. He criticizes rivals for destabilizing efforts and cites navy presence and international commitments. Officials outline steps to maintain stability and monitor compliance amid concerns of interference.
New York dispatch reports William J. Flynn head of the Justice Department investigative bureau, under Attorney General Palmer, expressing confidence that the "American Anarchist Fighters" blamed for the Wall Street explosion will be brought to justice. He notes similarities in circulars found near the scene and past blasts, with details of investigations and the role of federal authorities in pursuing suspects.
A fragmented dispatch describes troop movements at mines and strikes, arrests in a distant locale, and injuries including a fatally hurt person. It references state actions, May to September timing, and mentions a court or commission reviewing conduct amid unrest.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local brief noting a large tonnage crushed and mentions entities such as Weshinghim Dy and Sul pattie. The readable fragments indicate a disaster or industrial incident with references to furniture and products, but details are garbled. No clear date, place, or outcome is discernible.
A garbled account describes explorers trapped a near Nome for four years then two months at Victoria and Wiltine. Captain Wein is noted. Canonies Eskimes and Old Ivory aid appear in the fragmentary text about their voyage and discoveries including a Prowl Ne and a First Carnation gal.
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