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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1925
Page
1
A collage of short items covers potato and tomato trade from Farmingdale New Jersey to New York, farm warnings on climate, a hypothetical naval battle, Captain Warn marital claims, a Florida anti flapper bill proposal, editorials on gullibility and penny saving, and calls for public vigilance against scams.
The will of George W Brackenridge was probated after a four year legal fight. Judge R W B Verrell signed the decree following a compromise reached by the contestants and Brackenridge estate representatives. About 275000 will be divided among six contestants. remaining estate proceeds go to terms of the will, with University of Texas a large beneficiary.
Charles W. Murphy reports Benny Ford arguing the world’s fate rests on breakfast and diet. Ford, at Sudbury, says politicians aren’t keys to peace but dieticians are, and a Detroit lab studies food to curb unrest. He urges Americans, especially women, to focus on diet over politics.
Eugenio Bianquini, wanted in San Antonio for Deputy Sheriff Holloway’s murder, fled the Piedras Negras jail Thursday morning. Mexican authorities issued orders for re-arrest. Sheriff Hauser plans to travel to Piedras Negras to learn details amid reports of guard complicity and a smuggled cartridge plot. Extradition proceedings to the United States were to be reviewed by the Mexican Supreme Court.
Contempt proceedings filed in federal court in Garson City accuse Sheriff I B Crane of allowing prisoners at Churchill County jail to come and go, attend motion pictures, and even possess keys to access the jail at any hour. Assistant U S Attorney George Whiteley directs the case, demanding Crane explain these alleged liberties.
San Francisco April 30. Don Okle a former United States army captain and undercover agent for federal prohibition enforcement resigned to start a private business. He disclosed that he drank about 50 drinks daily to obtain evidence, totaling about 36,400 every two years over a two year period.
Plans to build a public air port adjoining Grant Park near downtown Chicago received government approval. Major Rufus W Putnam said the field will fill lake front land at an estimated cost about 2 million dollars and cover approximately 5 400 000 square feet for landing and takeoff needs.
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Young children three years old take part in a baby swim class at the YWCA. Edith Jimison notes babies learn quickly in water, gaining comfort while older adults still fear the pool.
Washington April 30 Senator Couzens of Michigan says the committee will resume hearings Monday in the investigation of the internal Tessie bureau. The note signals ongoing scrutiny and anticipated testimony as part of the inquiry.
April 30 trial set for A B Babe Lawrence 20 in Cummings District Court on an indictment charging robbery with firearms The state seeks the death penalty The jury likely not completed before Friday Lawrence allegedly robbed Deputy Sheriff John Barger of his automobile on the Granbury road in June 1924
Earl P B Clark testified in an inquest into the death of William N McClintock that he was offered a bribe by an attorney for William Shepherd, now indicted for murder by typhoid inoculation. Clark said he had not seen the affidavit presented by the defense.
CHICAGO April 30 Mrs Freedman declares she seeks divorce after a life with the pugilist and quotes abuse claiming she was struck beaten choked and kicked. She says the last knockout came this month with a right headed blow to the face.
Sam P. Lemly seeks mayoral permission to parade a goat downtown to advertise his anti vaccination meeting. Fire and Police Commissioner Wright and Mayor Tobin refuse the request. Lemly, jailed for violations of the vaccination ordinance, says he is being made the goat as he notes other violators go unprosecuted.
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