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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1925
Page
1
A disjointed assemblage of opinions on the world court echoes with references to perjury charges, Rockefeller kin, and lessons from industry and politics. It praises Senator Borah for opposing a world court, warns against overreliance on prominent names, and contrasts paths from publishing to oil and banking.
Hartford April 4 Gerald Chapman the spectacular mail bandit and criminal extraordinary was sentenced to hang in the Connecticut state prison June 25 for the life of a New Britain patrolman murdered last October 12. A calm Chapman listened as the doom word was spelled out and exchanged a quiet handclasp with his attorney before entering his basement cell.
In New York on April 4 the Associated Press notes Gerald Chapman, famed criminal known by many aliases, reveals limited personal history. His birthplace and full family background remain unclear as he discusses portions of his crime career, while much of his life story is described as a future book project.
A large drive to fund citywide efforts gathers at the Antony Hotel with about 600 workers and supporters from San Antonio and across Southwest Texas. Some subscriptions totaling around $10,000 have been recorded, the largest $2,000 from Mrs Elizabeth Moore, as teams prepare for Monday’s kickoff. General Jack Burke presides. Bishop Dro ss aerty endorses the river plans while entertainment from Sunny Blevins and Addie Bradford’s orchestra enlivened the meeting.
A Beaumont fire at the Austin and Park garage early today killed Cleve Page and Sadie Lynch, aged 29, who lived on the second floor. Mrs. Georgia McLain jumped to safety, breaking an ankle, and Mrs. Nonie Jones also escaped with injuries. The garage, a two story wood structure, was destroyed along with 12 to 14 cars valued around 1000 dollars each. Firemen did not determine the blaze origin, and the building owner faces about 2000 dollars in losses.
Detroit April 4 The Wayne county circuit court refused a request for a temporary injunction filed by John Duval Dodge's lawyers. The move sought to restrain Matilda R Dodge from selling transferring or encumbering any assets of the estate of Anna Margaret Dodge, the posthumous daughter of John Dodge and half sister to John Duval Dodge.
A collision between a car and an interurban streetcar in Olann, Michigan, killed J. Doyle of Chicago and injured his brother Andy Tames Doyle, also of Chicago. The crash happened April 4 as reported by the Associated Press from Detroit.
A fierce early morning clash on the Rio Grande left U S border inspector Cottingham mortally wounded and two other inspectors injured after they surprised smugglers who fired on a boat bringing contraband. One bandit was killed, another wounded, as lawmen recovered weapons and took Cottingham to Mission for surgery.
Louis Grobie of 205 West Young Street was found wounded after a wreck on the Austin road Friday night. Deputies questioned him at the hospital, but the dazed youth refused to answer. A .35 caliber pistol lay in the wreck and an auto fender was torn, suggesting a side swipe. Residents heard shots. two men fled the scene, and a possible third occupant may have been involved.
In a corporation court on Saturday a man convicted of disturbing the peace offered to trade $10 worth of oil stocks for his fine. Judge John Onion refused the barter, insisting the man pay the fine or face jail. The incident followed a night disturbance at a restaurant where the conviction was recorded.
Felix Hernandez, a service car driver whose vehicle was taken by two deserters now jailed in Chillicothe, Ohio, departed for the city to recover his car. Telegraphed advice to Chief Miller notes the deserters were driving Hernandez’s car when arrested. In Chillicothe, Hernandez will identify the vehicle by number. Army authorities will return the deserters to San Antonio to be questioned in the Eva Lewis murder case.
Will Lawrence of Muskogee was sentenced to death for first degree murder in the February slaying of Phoenix Patrolman Haze Burch. Superior Judge M T Phelps imposed the death penalty per the jury’s recommendation.
Victor Leonette, the first of three men tried for theft connected to a series of burglaries in San Antonio, received five years in the penitentiary after a 30 minute jury deliberation in Thirty-seventh District Court. He and codefendants Richard Harris and Louis Dottingnes face further charges.
A radio program from Kansas City stations WOUAR and WOR was clearly heard in New Zealand. T. H. Scott of Tasman reports the reception, noting the transatlantic link amid long steamship travel from San Francisco.
A band of five heavily armed bandits eluded a San Antonio posse near Wingheee as they approached the city over the Frio River. Authorities believe the group, linked to a Fort McTutosh exchange robbery, fled after payday amid army and military officer activity.
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