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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1925
Page
3
Chickie and Barry share a tense canoeing romance on the lakeside. She endures mixed affection and fear as he wavers about their future and a looming separation. A letter from Barry arrives but mood shifts with unresolved ache and looming heartbreak.
Aniceto Hernandez of 506 Cameron Street was cut and bruised in a Friday night altercation near the City Market House. His injuries are not serious. The other man, A. Salinas, 23, was arrested and booked on a charge of aggravated assault.
A San Antonio businessman missing from 811 Cincinnati Avenue for nearly two weeks is the focus of renewed efforts by deputies led by Tony Diaz. Police will follow up sightings reported by friends and neighbors as they investigate possible foul play and consider ransom theories.
S.C. Dalton of 110 West Provis Street aided a hungry man who stayed in his room. Dalton woke Saturday morning to find two suits and an overcoat missing, along with the man. Police were asked to locate the friend, and by extension his clothes.
Officers from Fort Sam Houston including Lieutenants W. Re Leaf F. M., Albrecht and K. J. Hertford of the Second Engineers are slated to attend Cornell University next year. They will pursue courses in civil engineering, road and bridge construction, and related subjects, likely leaving Fort Sam Houston around mid June.
Burglars who robbed the Charles Gerlach store on East Travis Street Wednesday night were believed captured when detectives Carver and Ruhinke arrested two Mexicans near the city market house Friday night. A quantity of men's clothing was found on the suspects and identified as part of the loot. a third man suspected of complicity escaped.
Citizens praise the work of the present board at a district meeting held in the Alamo Heights Independent School District auditorium. The gathering endorsed candidates Clinton G. Brown Gordon Charlton and W. B. Kroeger in today’s election and debated district tax reductions amid claims they are unequal. Albert Steves presided as board president announcing district income of 62087.47 instead of 879000, while Arthur Michael released the board’s financial statement noting teachers earn less than janitors in San Antonio schools.
In the 900 block of Ruiz street a suspect fled after being questioned by Mounted Officer Stewart. He threw a sack under the horse to escape. Stewart fired once. A sack held six halted cartons of candy two cartons of cigarettes six cans of tobacco and loose gum. Police believe the goods are stolen and are checking hospitals.
April 4 marked the first day of summer in San Antonio hotels with bellboys donned in white uniforms braided with cream. Guests at the Robert E. Lee observed the fresh attire, cheering that summer is here as the new summer uniforms drew attention.
Lieutenant R G Ashby of Kelly Fishl took Major J C H Lee to El Paso days ago and is held up at Fort Bliss while repairs are made on his plane. He will reunite with Major Lee as soon as repairs are completed.
Vejenera of Montezuma valley suffered severe cuts from flying glass as a truck carrying him and Louis Sanenec collided with another car at Daredo and El Paso streets. The other vehicle, driven by Pareese Street, was only slightly damaged.
Police reports detail two hit and run incidents within 24 hours. Henry Eliot, 28, was struck on East Commerce Street and taken to Robert B. Green Hospital before being sent home after treatment. A 13 year old girl, Amore Garcia, remains under a physician’s care after a separate strike by a 15 year old youth. the driver is jailed on a failure to stop charge.
The Medina irrigation project seeks a 500000 bond with informal approval by the state water board. W A Trimpe represents W McNear Co of Chicago, as the project area spans Medina Bexar and Atascosa counties southwest of San Antonio. The $9 million project plans to irrigate 43000 acres between the Southern Pacific and I G N railroads, with election set for April 25 pending formal nod.
Floyd M. Baker, arrested on an alias capias from Jefferson County for forgery, was released on a $500 bond by Tadee V W McCrory. He will appear Monday at 2 p.m. in Ninety-fourth District Court for a habeas corpus hearing, asserting he has never been in Beaumat.
Total subscriptions amounting to 1229.16 have been received by the Bexar county chapter of the American Red Cross in its drive for relief funds for the storm stricken Middle West. Mrs Gray Leavell, local secretary, announced Saturday.
Lieutenant C EB Duncass of Kelly Field flies to Marfa to bring back Lieutenant R Diggs to San Antonio. Dizen assists Contain T W Tinaty in marking landing fields between Ram Artonie and San Diego.
More than 10 Latin students from Southwest Texas competed as Main Avenue High School San Antonio carried most prizes at a Friday Latin tournament. Prizes ranged from 3 to 50 dollars with several honorable mentions across first to fourth years. Winners from Gonzales and Brackenridge also highlighted the event.
Mack McGuire known as California Slira faces theft over fifty dollars in Justice of the Peace J F Relta's court. The complaint accuses him of stealing an automobile owned by H W Gammel.
Two complaints charging theft over 56 dollars growing out of the stealing and stripping of an automobile belonging to Mrs. J. B. Miller have been filed in Justice of the Peace L. P. Lelta's court. Clyde Harlow and Frank Beck are held under bond of 300 each in connection with the case.
Brownwood commander Mark McGee reports from San Antonio preparations for a statewide American Legion gathering at the Gunter Hotel. Major John K. Weber and State Adjutant G. Poller expect 200 to 300 delegates to discuss 1825 membership, the Kerrville veterans hospital purchase, and a proposed constitutional amendment allowing officers to hold state offices, with a daylong session starting Sunday morning.
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