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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1925

Page

8

Child Scores Oda Un Situation in St Louis

Rickerd Washburn Child, author and former United Senator ambassador to Italy, surveys crime and judicial delay. He argues Europe’s postwar liberal wave weakens suppression, urging investigation into delays, crowded dockets, and judge selection as key issues in crime control.

ST. Louis Merican Terr Zedious Effares Rickerd “Washburn United Sentor Italy Chick Child Belhas Issouri Hadley Chima Europe Child

First Arrest Made Under Rubbish Law on County Roads

The first arrest for throwing rubbish on Bexar county roads was made by Motorcycle Officer Harry Poland. He seeks a $10 reward from the county commissioners' courts. A $200 fine will be sought upon conviction. County official John H. Covington said Thursday that officers have been instructed to arrest anyone discarding trash or dirt from the roads.

Bexar Harry Poland John H. Covington

Woman Reports Knife Threat Near Home in Night Incident

Isabel Monard of 1327 Avenue D told police a man cursed and threatened her, drew a knife while tailing her near Thorsbery as she returned from a night shift. She fled to her house and called police. the assailant was not located.

Isabel Monard Avenue D Thorsbery

Bird with uncanny sense visits sheriff daily

A ghostly sparrow at the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office returns each noon to the south window to feast on insects. The bird, perched on a water pipe, pecks at bugs through an open lower sash and evades the glass by entering and exiting from inside.

Bexar Dick Lambert Hivas Ale Sheriff's ‘Office

Army to Entertian General Dumont at Fort Sam Houston

Brigadier General G A L Dumont, French attaché in Washington, arrives Friday to visit Fort Sam Houston. He will observe a Second Division attack demonstration, attend Rotary Club luncheon, enjoy a dance, and be hosted by Col Preston and Corps Area staff across events Friday to Monday before leaving for Camp Marfa Texas.

Fort Sam Bouston Washington John F. Preston Eighth Corps Second Division Rotary Club Paul B. Malone William A. Austin Malone Argonne Heights Preston Corps Dumont J.’ A.’ Moss Gamp Marfa Tex

Fixes Tires Finds Be Jet Out An Exclamation Of Imitation

A man leaving the courthouse noticed two flat tire casings on a coupe. He fixed the tires, swapping a tube and inflating, while another man nearby revealed his own car with four good tires. The grateful onlooker thanked the tire fixer, who was mistaken for fixing someone else’s car.

Court House

Shoe Theft Targets Allen in Anita Rooming House

A 31 year old Mexican man, recently in the country, stole two pairs of shoes from a rooming house at 267 South Laredo in Anita. Rebecca Torres, the house owner’s sister, witnessed the theft and alerted detectives Ruhnke and Carver, who arrested him. He faces theft charges and will be turned over to immigration for deportation after local action.

Anita Torres South Laredo Rebecca Ruhnke Carver

Prince of Wales Arrives to Rousing Welcome in Ilorin

The Prince of Wales arrived in Ilorin Nigeria on April 16 and was greeted with two strong welcomes by the local natives. He engaged in ceremonial reception and was hosted by Nigerian dignitaries during the stay in the city.

Wales Ilorin Nigeria Prince of “Wales

Detectives Return Loot at Commerce Street Store

Detectives Carver and Ruhnke entered B L Lowther's general merchandise shop on Commerce Street and recovered five pairs of men's trousers just stolen from a 19 year old arrestee in the Hi blocx at North Laredo Street. The officers presented the pants and returned them to the merchant before the theft was missed.

B. L. Lowther Commerce Street San Carver Ruhnke Lowther Hi Blocx North Laredo Street

Missing Boys Sought By Police Across City

Police have been asked to locate two missing youths. Fernandez of 639 East Commerce Street reports his son Fred, 18, disappeared Wednesday. Relatives of Tomas Copas, 19, from 210 South Frio Street request police help to locate him after he left home days ago and told his uncle not to search.

UE. Fernandez East Commerce Street Fred Tomas Copas South Frio Street Hiss

Residents seek name change for West Tellitz Street to Rosewood

Commissioner Paul Stoffler announced Thursday that he will recommend renaming West Tellitz Street to Rosewood. Residents presented the commissioner with a petition asking for the change, noting the street is Rosewood east of the tracks and West Tellitz on the opposite side.

Paul Stoffler West Teliitz Street Rosewood Carmissioner I.G. N West Tatitia

Master Sergeant Joins Photo Unit At Kelly Field

Master Sergeant C. C. Teigby arrived at Kelly Field for duty with the Twenty second Photo unit. He came from Chanute Field where he served as photography instructor in the Air Service Technical School and assistant instructor in the moving picture work department.

Ant C. C. Teigby Kelly Field Chanute Field Winais Air Service Technical School

Fleet Steams to Recapture Islands in Pacific Maneuver

The Associated Press reports San Francisco April coverage of a joint army navy drill to recapture the island fortress of Oahu and test defenses across the Pacific. The latest exercise follows earlier maneuvers at Panama and Culebra, aiming to boost interservice cooperation and combat readiness.

Associated ‘Press San Francisco San Franc Bay United States Grand Qabu Pacific Golden Gate Ritory Aha Gibraltar Panama Culebra Panma Gaba Hawaiiian Islands Oahu

Rockefeller and Carnegie tied in Florida wedding

Nancy Carnegie and James Stillman Rockefeller were married at Dungeness near Fernandina Curmberland Island in an open air ceremony officiated by two priests. About 75 relatives and close friends attended with bridesmaids and matrons of honor named from families including Perkins Johnston and Ferguson, as guests traveled from New York Pittsburgh and Boston. The couple will stay at Dungeness tonight before departure via the Orange Blossom Special.

Universal Pernandina Flay Margaret, Perkins New. York

City water plant value rises as going concern noted

The water system lists twenty four artesian wells with capacity of 35,000,600 gallons daily, originally costing about 250,000 and now valued at 186,037. The Mahncke Park reservoir stands from 35,000 to 28,082 with condition first class. Overhead is 860,670 and going concern value is 600,000 reflecting 38,000 plus customers.

San Antonio Mahncke and Brackenridge Parks Mahncke Park

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