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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1924

Page

3

Final Leg Now Up To Germany Agreement Talks

The Associated Press reports experts from the inter allied region conference expect a settlement on eating and transfer issues tied to the Dawes plan. French proposals to evacuate the Ruhr over two years sparked astonishment in Berlin, with German officials opposing, while talks resume in the afternoon and a plenary session may follow tomorrow.

Associated Press Don Inter-Allied Region Conference Ning Street Dawes D. Loung Germany Berlin Srade Reich Dawas An Ru'ar Poincare Allied Commission Arcor Clarie Ruhr

Shriners Plan to Aid 400000 Crippled Wards

Albert J. Ladner, potentate of Lu Lu Temple Philadelphia, spoke to 500 crippled children in Atlantic City announcing that 400000 afflicted U.S. children will become wards of the Shriners. He led a group of 10,000 men behind a plan utilizing ten hospitals built by Shriners nationwide for the cause.

Atlantic City United States Mystic Shrine of America Albert J. Ladner Philadelphia

Fragmentary note on Franco Belgian Ruhr evacuation consent

A fragment discusses whether Germany must consent to the Franco Belgian evacution plan and argues that silent approval would imply acceptance of Ruhr occupation legality. The text suggests debate over the disposal of bonds and the implications of consent versus tacit approval.

Germany Ruhr

Sugar Tariff Rates Up Ten Percent Under Review

Washington Aug 1 The tariff commission has submitted its findings on revising sugar duties to President Coolidge after a year and a half of investigation and factional dispute. The case, directed originally by Harding, involves a split within the commission over reductions or retention of current rates with a 50 percent scope. The dispute over Commissioner Glassie’s involvement due to his wife’s sugar mill interests in Louisiana led to changes and the commission’s final split between those favoring lower duties and those urging retention.

Washington, D. C Coolidge Tariff Commission LaQollette Harding Commission Glassie Louisiana Congress Culbertson Costigan and Lewis Marvin Burgess

Bigamy Charge Shocks Newark Woman in Court Case

Newark police hold George C Beckman 36 on bigamy charges after a claim by his second wife that he also married her 17 years ago in Bayonne. Beckman, a clothing firm buyer, allegedly wed former model Miss Herzog after meeting her last October. A telegram and wedding invitation were filed with the complaint. Detectives say he claimed ongoing quarrels with his first wife prevented living together.

Newark Sire Castle Alice St. Paul's Avenues George C Beckmaon Miss Herzog Tseakman Sir Anna Beekman Forty-eighth Street Bayonne Beekman Tugitaticus Beckman Seng Gram Bret

Burn Chickens to Keep Flock Well Expert Advises

Ames Iowa Aug 1 Burning dead chickens is a good way to prevent spread of poultry diseases says W Hy Lapy of the poultry division Iowa State College Chickens are cantibelistic and spread germs from the dead poultry Burning is better than burying as swarms can not convey diseases back to poultry

Ames Towa W. Hy Lapy Portry Division Iowa State College

Court of Appeals upholds two murder convictions

Albany August 1 The Court of Appeals upheld the murder convictions of Amie Geary and Francis Marion. Geary faced three accomplices in the Buffalo holdup where slaying of Bigham occurred in November. Marion shot and killed his wife Mary Marion in New York City last year.

Albany Court of Appeals Amie Geary Bigham Buffalo Francis Marion Mary Marion New York City

Blind beggar saves $1250 a month in alleged landlord case

Chicago on August first James Bradfield a blind black beggar petitioned Judge Eberhardt for an order to force a wealthy landlord to turn over $1250 which Bradfield claims as his savings from the past month. The man states the sum is his lawful savings and seeks recovery in court.

Chicago James Bradfield Tudge Eberhardt Bradfield

Rats Turn Tables Eat Cat Hunter in Ayden

In Ayden North Carolina on August 1 a strange war on rats breaks out in a store. Traps are set and the neighbor’s cat is caught in a trap while guarding the premises. The rats reportedly feast on the cat, leaving only a skeleton.

Ayden N. C

Oil station bandit returns cash to victim

In Cincinn aw on August 1 Albert Woehrin, in charge of an oil station, was robbed. After counting out $9 all the stolen money, the bandit ordered him to take back his car fare and pocket it, then fled.

Cinginnaw Albert Woehrin

Right and Wrong Walking Diagrams at University of Oregon

University of Oregon women in physical education drew sidewalk diagrams showing right and wrong foot positions to guide pedestrians. Senior students categorized Eugene and Portland shoe offerings by dealer, style, and price for campus display, with dealer names posted.

Portland Ore University of Oregon Eugene

Cabby William Brown rides Dublin in new estate tale

Ublin report notes 63 year old William Brown the Dublin cabby who inherited an estate valued around 400000 dollars and has cab work for 42 years with his father in the business while local nerves run high over a separate tragic self inflicted act in the hometown. Also from Muskegon a baseball scene sees John Fekeda, 40, witness a game where his three sons played. the squad lost and a fisherman later found his body in Mona Lake.

Ublin Dublin Wiliam Brown Brown Muskegon Mich John Fekeda Muskegeon Heights Feketa Mona Lake

Bells Put On Cats To Save Birds In Massachusetts

North Andover August 1 Birds are warned of approaching cats owned by Richard Russell who uses bells on collars to deter birds from being killed on his farm. Russell asserts bells will keep domestic cats from harming local birds.

North Andover Mass Richard Russell Russell Hig Farm

Auburn Prisoner Killed in Ball Game

Stephen Maduro, 25, an inmate at Auburn prison road camp in Auburn, N Y, was killed instantly during a baseball game when he was struck behind the ear by a pitched ball. The accident occurred during the Aug 1 game as Maduro batted.

Auburn Stephan, Maduro Perth Amboy N. Z Auburn Prison Maduro

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Dawes Report Shriners Shigar Quongfat Stores E. Commerce St S. Alamo St. Travis Crockett Prince Albert Tobacco Doyle Optical CO J. F. Doyle Optometrists Opticians Commerce Sullivan’s Bank Bandit Cabley Aginely MUU Company Alamo Plaza Oxfords Ag Serritonics Joskes Tal Niaeran
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