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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1925
Page
1
A fragmented feature blends early 20th century commentary on the plague and politics with a tale of Arthur Brisbarne’s era. It cites Herriot’s downfall, vaccination debates, Franco British finances, and a bold publisher powering a press via a passenger vehicle to publish 1500 copies.
More than 6000 children joined Lions Club Easter egg hunt at Brackenridge Park to seek 12000 brightly colored eggs. Police, firemen, Boy Scouts, and volunteers helped crowd control while prizes of 50 and 25 cents were awarded to many youngsters including multiple named winners.
H T Williams of Laredo continues a nationwide appeal for his father C W Williams missing since April from 2419 West Houston. The 69 year old brickmaker vanished after leaving home for his son in Laredo and is described as having amnesia during mental nervous condition treatment in San Antonio.
In Lavernia Texas a 5 year old girl died from burns after playing with matches at home. Her brother and sister attempted to help as flames spread but the child died at 1 or 2 oclock Sunday afternoon. The family attended St Hedwig Church at the time of the tragedy and the funeral was held Monday morning.
The Supreme Court held that the International Great Northern Railway is not required to maintain general offices shops and roundhouses at Palestine Texas. The ruling came in a case brought by the Central Union Trust Company of New York mortgage holder.
Argentine aviator Pedro Zanni, in Tokyo, received a more powerful engine from the United States for his aircraft. He plans to resume his world cruise after winter weather stopped his trans-Pacific flight.
A San Antonio charity canvasser allegedly took two diamonds from Mrs. A Baddoe and disappeared. Police investigate solicitors. diamonds later found on an outside window ledge. Separately, the Navy tests long distance PN-9 planes for a California to Hawaii non stop flight this summer as part of broader defense research.
Mrs Sid ney Smith wife of the renowned cartoonist was found dead in a bath tub of her Chicago apartment Physicians attributed the death to heart trouble noting no signs of drowning Mr Smith was away at the time She had recently suffered influenza followed by heart problems April 13 Chicago supplied by Universe Service
Charles Doolittle, a traveling salesman for H. W. Peteys company, said his car in Fort Worth was rifled. A sample case containing about $1200 worth of gems and a suitcase with clothes valued at $400 were reported missing by police.
Women of the Christian church in Cottage Grove Oregon attended Easter services hatless to counter claims that their churchgoing was for display of new hats. The act aimed to prove devotion over fashion as they gathered for the holiday observance.
The San Antonio chamber of commerce pledged unanimous support at a Monday board meeting for extending Southern Pacific lines from Falfurrias into the Valley. The resolution aims to show the Interstate Commerce Commission that business backing and evidence of need justify a permit to build.
Universal Service reports Floyd Collins’ body recovered through the lateral tunnel from the shaft where he was alive caught in a giant boulder. Timbering progressed quickly. the body was found in excellent preservation. No movement of the body will occur until later. The cave is now relatively dry, workers say.
A 10 year old boy Manuel Diaz of 2 North Pecos Street was struck by a speeding truck while crossing the street on an errand for his mother. He is in critical condition at Robert B Green hospital. Police seek the unidentified driver who fled the scene.
Mrs. Marion J. O'Day obtained a divorce from John O'Day son of Daniel O'Day New York millionaire and former president of Standard Oil in Reno on April 13.
A railroad worker finds a Masonic ring linked to the St Hedwig road murders. Detectives trace the ring to R Reichelt, slain Nov 30, as investigators press a suspect who claims it was found. A masked drive-by ambush left Reichelt and passenger Mrs Estelle Bassey injured, Usry later died.
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