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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1925
Page
9
An oblique report describes island defenses during an air attack drill. Major General B. M. Lewis of the Hawaiian Department broadcast from KGU, explaining the simulated war game without disclosing sensitive details.
The United States Navy secretary Wilbur issued a written communication in response to a question by Kawakami of Osaka Mainichi Publishing. The statement aimed to clear away doubt and fusion reportedly existing in many Japanese minds.
President Coolidge and Will Rogers traded quips in a yarn swapping session at the White House. Rogers arrived with Speaker-elect Longworth, and the two discussed for about 15 minutes. Rogers said the information shared was confidential and not to be disclosed.
The Associated Press reports Austin hosted the Daughters of the Republic of Texas for a two day session ending with the rejection of president Rebecca J Fisher of Austin and a reception at Clara Driscall Sevier's home. The next convention city will be chosen by the executive committee with Houston and San Antonio among candidates.
St Louis reports a 1924 sales total of 1,854,185,000 dollars with a decline of 78,770,060 from the prior year ends July 1. The 1923 figure stood at 1,430,094,600. The annual report by the Divense Collector Chapman was released today detailing merchant and manufacturer earnings in the period.
The Canadian launch Ada Maybelic vanished in a Lake Erie storm while on its maiden voyage carrying a crew of three Canadians and a Cleveland bootlegger. Initial reports say the 15 foot craft foundered near Port Stanley with bodies recovered and others missing. Local authorities seek details as the incident unfolds, with Port Stanley and Cleveland linked to the ill fated rum operation.
More than 500 pastors and laymen are expected in San Antonio for the Baptist Laymen's Conference of Southwest Texas. The event will be at the Baptist church on Fourth and Tay Street. Bicket will be represented. Afternoon and evening sessions will be held.
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