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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1925
Page
3
The record notes C Vanderbilt served as a dispatch driver in 1918 with the 20th Division in World War I. He was awarded the Croix de la Croix Rouge for service and is linked to New Orleans where the details reference his military role and decorations.
Texas farm census shows 30,240 more acres in farms and 687,726 dollars higher farm land and buildings value over five years. Farms operated by owners grow from 176 to 207, tenants from 76 to 100, managers drop from eight to one. Cattle up from 877 to 102, hogs up from 991 to 2581, horses fall, cotton area up from 174 to 344 acres, corn area up though yields fall, oats down and hay up.
Preparations are complete for the Rotary club gridiron show in San Antonio. The ninth show will be held Wednesday night at the old Scottish Rite Cathedral. The program includes entertainment from the banquet table and a lively night of fun and frolic.
A fragmented report notes a fashion figure named Mae Murray and others in a scene of rapid wardrobe changes. Mentions include George Tyler Jack Shubert Ash ton Stevens with Shubert at risk during a race and bets around 500 francs. travel notes reference Cannes and Egypt.
Two guards patrol the residence of Mrs Ross amid rumors surrounding the mansion. Officials decline further comment as investigation continues.
A comic tale sets Al Alias before Judge John F. Onion for a noisy Easter promenade on a quiet avenue. Lacking rubber heels, his wooden leg clattered and provoked a tirade, leading to a police involved scene and a tariff on noise.
William Simpson, a 90-year-old Civil War veteran, was denied parole by the state board of prison directors. The veteran, who has a notable long sentence and no place to go, remains in custody amid ongoing appeals.
Police identify two men from photos taken at Jack Stott's garage after February 2 murder of a chauffeur. One suspect shows a pigeon breast feature noted by Carver. District Attorney Chambers to push for positive ID and return to San Antonio. a Filipino soldier later viewed the photos.
A local advertiser touts smooth quiet floors with dry-mop cleaning. The pitch highlights hand-set and molded inlays, plain inset and marbled tiles, arabesque patterns, sturdy prints, and decorative linoleum rugs to enhance furniture and fabrics.
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