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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1925
Page
1
The column scrambles opinions on income tax proposals, a socialist plan to seize large fortunes, and worries over stock speculation after the election. It also parades notes on influenza, a California dancer on trial, gas defense chemistry, corrosion resistant cars, Hindenburg’s politics, fingerprints proving paternity, and the Saratoga’s vast horsepower, questioning US use of aircraft carriers.
The Woodmen Circle seeks San Antonio as the site for an orphan and old women's home and a tubercular sanitarium. At the state convention in Elke hall, San Antonio, delegates pledged donations to the project as the session continued on Thursday morning.
Pistol fire at the home of Tom Hogs in San Antonio drove a prowler from the back terrace. Hogs armed with a shotgun and a friend with a pistol pursued but the intruder vanished. Detectives Norton and Dwyer found no trace. no description given. Supreme convention delegates named for upcoming Detroit gathering and election results discussed.
A Boerne physician identified as Dr Robert Bolyn was released on a $1000 bond after arraignment on narcotics charges. Co-defendant Esra C. Alexandes was remanded to jail for default on bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled before State Commissioner K. Edwards with narcotics agents reporting the case.
George Sene, an Austrian candy maker living in San Antonio, crafts a large Easter egg with a hidden cave scene depicting the crucifixion. He aims to fund and gain support for a missionary trip to Egypt to preach to British soldiers and locals.
New York April Janvis Kruttschnitt chairman of the board and executive committee of Southern Pacific Company announced he would retire on May 31 under the pension rule of the company.
A city-wide vice drive results in 24 arrests in two raids led by Chief Sam Street and Deputy Sheriffs. Police seize gambling paraphernalia including slot machines dice and roulette wheels at a Quitman avenue club and carnival grounds on West Houston street. Nineteen men are jailed with some released on bond others sent to military authorities as the effort continues.
Police locate a man believed husband of the woman known as Auntie who 30 years ago sold Dollie Hickox to pay a board bill. The investigation traces memories of San Antonians, with clues from Mrs. Effie Gibson and Dollie Amires about the nurse Auntie Lot tie Starch, and follows leads to a South San Saba street home.
After two brief sessions the San Antonio board of education called a special meeting to consider dismissing Dr. Jeremiah Rhodes and promote Marshall Johnston to superintendent. The panel also weighed replacing business manager Paul Scholz as term nears end while Chamber of Commerce planned to back Rhodes.
A man charged with drunkenness argued that calling the patrol wagon showed responsibility to avoid harming others. Judge Onion noted the act did not excuse the drinking offense and fined him five dollars.
In Zanesville Ohio 19 year old Hal Donahey son of Gov Vic Donahey was fined 100 dollars plus costs by Probate Judge Clarence Graham for contributing to the delinquency of 11 year old Lillian Vogel of Zanesville whom he took to Columbus last Sunday night He was remanded to sheriff custody until the fine is paid and placed under Muskingum County juvenile court supervision until age 27 Vogel was placed on strict probation for one year
John Devall Dodge touts a straight eight automobile he says is completed and on test shows 58 miles per gallon on fuel tests. He envisions selling it for under 1500 dollars and aims to start his own car company, while fighting to gain a share in his half sister's estate.
Dorothy Ellingson, a 17 year old, was found insane by a jury in Superior Court in San Francisco after being accused of slaying her mother. The April ruling declared her unable to stand trial due to mental condition.
Mrs Winifred Westover Hart wife of actor William Hart suffered a heart attack at home yesterday and was reported recovering slowly today in Hollywood.
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