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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1925

Page

4

Paroled High Convict Bigelow of St Paul

Leavenworth reports H Bigelow millionaire manufacturer of St Paul has completed a two year sentence for alleged tax violations and is released on parole after an excellent record. He aided the prison by working as electrician helper and distributed candy and calendars to fellow convicts. He plans to return to Kansas City and St Paul.

Associated Press Leavenworth H. Bigelow St. Paul Federal Penitentiary Beni Tenture Txstalls System Bigelow St Psy Kansas City

Ford Gun Bangs Many Here

The Ford service clinic held Wednesday by Morgan-Woodward Auto company drew Ford dealers, shop foremen and service superintendents from 29 Southwest Texas cities and towns. W. L. Lubbock, service manager of Ford Meter company at Houston, led a demonstration of new tools and machinery for this work.

Ford Morgan-Woodward Auto Company Texas W. L. Lubbock Ford Meter Company Houston

Northwestern coed blasts smoking ban double standard

Miss Ellen Cole Fetter, a Northwestern University senior, attacked the campus smoking ban in a student daily editorial. She argued that if men may smoke, women should be allowed the same, and urged faculty to end the double standard and equality in smoking rules.

Chicago Northwestern ‘University Ellen Cole Fetter

Woman seeks 25008 from gang of ticket scalpers in Chicago

April 9 report cites a suit by Mrs. X wealthy widow against four individuals linked to a theater ticket scalping agency. She claims 3000 damages and accuses former alderman Mrs. Frank J. Link and others of inducing her into a scheme with promises of riches and later seeks 14000 in actual damages plus punitive damages.

Chicago Last Symter Roberts Frank J. Link Minnie Flusch Maybelle Fuller

Judge Declared Supreme in His Own Kingdom

CHICAGO April 9 The judge ruled Judge Timothy D Hurley is supreme in his court and chambers and immune from arrest while there He freed Municipal Judge Henry M Walker and two bailiffs on charges of assault and battery against a bailiff serving a warrant Walker was discharged The decision contends a judge may evict officers from his courtroom and remains immune from arrest He asserted Inde Walker had the right to eject the arresting bailiff

Universal Services Chicago Timothy D. Hurley Henry M. Walker Walker- Fudge Walker Hurley Inde Walker

St Pauls Church Announces Easter Services Plan

The Right Rev William T Capers and Rev Claude R Parkerson will lead Good Friday and Easter services at St Pauls Memorial Church. Litany and Ante Communion at 10 am with devotions 12 to 2 pm on Good Friday. Easter Sunday Holy Communion at 7 30 am and 11 am service with vesper at 11 am in Red Cross hall and 6 30 pm service with Chaplain Vaughn. Musical programs arranged for both days.

William T. Capers Diocese of West Texas Episcopal Church Claude R. Parkerson St. Paul's Memorial Church Red Cross Hall Vaughn

Mexicans Plan Finance for Toll Road Project

Mario Morel and Ernesto Otte of Mexico City travel to Los Angeles to organize a financial company for a 99 year Mexi leak toll road system. The project promises a comprehensive highway network to boost freight transport by motor truck while granting the operating company monopolies on rural garages service stations and hotels with toll rate supervision by the government.

Los Angeles Mario Morel Ernesto Otte Mexico City Bos Angeles Mexileak Mexican Congress Mexico Truk

Purser Di Caro Admits Smuggling Diamonds Aboard Leviathan

Victor X. di Care purser of the Leviathan the world’s largest liner smuggled 31000 dollars worth of unset diamonds into the United States. He pleaded guilty in federal court and asked for a stay of sentence. Authorities say he hoped to expose higher ups in a broader international diamond smuggling ring. His case arose after customs opened his briefcase containing the gems as he left the vessel. He lives in San Francisco and has 32 years at sea.

Universal Service New York Victor X. di Care United States Buckner Deesy di Caro di Caro San Francisco

Arguments pursue dismissal in Seymour-Morris merger case

Washington April 9 Secretary Jardine urged closing arguments over the Seymour-Morris merger alleged violation of the Packers and Stockyards Act. Morris attorney Borders sought dismissal contending property sales legal, while government counsel Fisher prepared to close its case. In a separate note Halifax reports Canadian apple shipments since season start reached over 1.1 million barrels and 402,981 boxes by March 5 1925.

Washington Jardine Aymour-Morris M. W. Borders Morris and Company Packers and Stock Yards Act Armour and Company Armour W. Fisher Alifax N.S Canada

Swamp Root Kidney Cure Ad Promotes Health Risks

An old advertisement touts Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder trouble. It urges readers to trial a sample, claims wide recognition, and promises a book of letters plus purchase options in drug stores.

Jr. Kilmers Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N Dle

Easter Bargains Fill Baskets With Low Priced Favors

Readable text lists Easter item pricing including favors by the dozen from 50 cents, assorted cardboard eggs 5 cents to 1 dollar, Easter baskets 5 to 25 cents, rabbits 15 to 150 cents, chicks 15 to 10 cents for small lots, and candy novelties one cent. Also mentions Birat Shadows and ic carton for filling baskets.

Store News Item Emphasizes Honest Advertising Standards

A local store highlights its commitment to truthful advertising and transparent presentation of merchandise. Management vows consistent accuracy in product details and claims, aligning messaging with the store’s reputable character. The notice underscores integrity as a core business principle.

Better Business Bureau

New Arrivals in Sheer Hosiery Jewelry Semidiamond Pins

New costume jewelry line features rhinestone animal pins with diamond finish. Items include necklaces bracelets and earrings priced from 1.00 to 19.95. First Fisor offers these affordable accessories alongside sheer hosiery.

Mportant Milady

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