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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1925
Page
2
A Tuesday night fire razed the home of W. E. Herring on Burrs drive and Bandera s, about 2 miles from the city. Firefighters battled the blaze using chemicals and water, endangering three rooms, while investigators probe possible arson. Herring assists sheriff as inquiry continues.
A courtroom battle centered on Mrs. Knowles and her son with witnesses recalling a private detective Rascoe tracing Mrs. Knowles's habits. Testimony covered a hotel incident, a boy named Jackie Knowles, and a trip to Austin. The defense sought to discredit Rascoe's findings while noting the boy's reluctance to reveal his true name.
Local doctor Dr. Norton presents a litter of twelve purebred Great Danes from sire General Wells Labrabook and dam Thyle von der Rabach. Mothers Alice of Wonderland and the other dam are prize winners. all puppies live and none lost to date. Families in Antonia dogdom show pride as neighbors await ownership offers.
The continuation committee announced a hat pass and weeklong drive to raise funds for the International Exposition position fund with volunteers from Junior Chamber of Commerce and bathing girls assisting. Officials report a topographical survey of the expo site will begin soon and a 30 acre race track site has been chosen.
Five thousand workers joined a broad national walkout in Puebla and surrounding areas in support of Mexican teachers demanding back salaries from the government. The strike disrupted industry as authorities attempted to curb public services, with federal aid limiting movement to Puebla City and larger towns.
A jury in Huntsville returned a not guilty verdicts for Will Watts and his son Merton J Watts in the killing of Joan Spearman King, brother of former Sheriff King. The Watts claimed they went to defend their father when King attacked them over a dispute in 277 Dodge last year.
San Antonio business leaders and Chamber of Commerce workers push for a strong local delegation to attend the 1926 convention in Mineral Wells. A contest offers a free trip and a refrigerator base for the top reservation gatherer, with prizes announced at the next general meeting.
Fragmentary note suggests San Antonio endures ongoing drought conditions with water stress in many areas. The vague text references extended dry spells and concerns over reservoir levels, highlighting municipal vigilance.
Trial recounts ongoing clashes as Mrs Bauderer seeks divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Husband Banderer denies accusations, cites alleged infidelity with Otto Witte and prior adverse findings. both sides clash over testimony and character in a tense courtroom scene.
Eyewitness reports describe a funnel cloud near San Antonio as a tornado hovered for about fifteen minutes just after dark. The storm disrupted the city’s mood and caused fear among residents, with reports of wind gusts, possible hail, and unsettled skies.
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