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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1925
Page
1
Entries flood in for a floodlit scooter race in San Antonio with plans for a large crowd, prizes, and neighborhood excitement. Parents and kids discuss specs for racing scooters as anticipation builds for a festive, spirited event in the city.
Storm drenches a wide Texas region with heavy rainfall across towns from Burnet to Zapata. Reports show inch to multiple inch totals, with Austin and surrounding areas recording several inches and blankets of rain in the hill country. Counties such as Zavala, Orange Grove, and Winter Garden report significant totals, while areas like Burnet and Cameron observe sustained showers and gusty patterns.
Fragmentary report describes military police raiding for beer and liquor distribution among troops. It notes halted operations, captures, and the involvement of Colony Charice 1 Clack in the broader effort to free a post, with references to Rocking way and Resnenne's tale as contextual background.
A motion from Colonel Iela DeWitt led to the discharge of a student recorded as Stubert who deserted the camp at Fort Sam Houston. The case cites a request for leniency and a transfer to a different post for further processing.
Entry rules outline three age classes for scooters and pushmobiles with prizes for first to third places. Each vehicle must have at least 24 inches wheels, no motor, and both rider and poster receive prizes. Entries must be submitted to the race editor by 6 p.m. Friday August 21, with a unique number painted on the vehicle.
Police January morning arrested a man accused of selling fake morphine to two visitors at a fashionable hotel. The suspects allegedly posed as Narcotics Aidiets, offering simulated morphine, procaine, and Bergin in small quantities for advance payment. Officers report the pair paid in advance and waited hours before the arrest. The scene involved a smooth operator using signaling and deception to dupe patrons, with authorities urging caution and recalling the Harrison Act.
City votes to pave Evergreen street and adjacent blocks along Market Street with Sunbury Avenue in the plan. Total project cost estimated around 18,000 dollars. city engineer and treasurer prepare funds and authorize the paving work. Mayor John Wy Jobin News notes a separate street signal installation project and the ongoing street commission considerations.
Visiting merchants are guests of 9 A in a schedule noting a weekly event. The article mentions a reading by a local figure and a parade of merchants traveling for a market season. It lists times and locations including Empire, Tlvsater, and Mey Feasinesy with various names and associations.
Major S Barwell leads a flight of Kelly pilots from McCook Field to California aboard aircraft to confer with Dovalis company manufacturers. The mission includes selecting a site for wine type machinery and arranging stock racks, with Capitan LF Flavideon acting in Major Burwell’s absence.
Three aliens who unlawfully entered the United States several months ago ask to be sent back. They voluntarily agreed to this return and will depart on Monday night from an unnamed port of entry.
The GoM First Infantry under Captain Ch W Peukresss received a CMTC award for exemplary training and drill. The ceremony, held Monday, praised trainee performance, marksmanship, and obedience. Students completed field exercises including mine instruction and tactical drill, with emphasis on discipline and unit cohesion.
A chaotic incident on Heriges Street led to a misdirected target practice that triggered a panic. Detectives Torbay and Bivethselonate pursued suspects as witnesses described confusion and near escapes during the scene.
Reports from the San Antonio chamber show roads near San Antonio and Brady hard to travel with crews working on highways. Laredo route is good while others show heavy rains and washouts. In Los Angeles the American Chemical Society opens its seventieth meeting with discussions on gasoline storage and power transmission using vapor control balloons.
Police report a youth was arrested for robbing a safe at Chandler Furniture Company, 218 East Commerce Street. Investigators say the inside job was planned by an employee and uncovered by state detectives and local authorities.
A youth, Antti Mos Hatfield, was fined 100 dollars after being charged with accosting a girl in San Fernando. The incident involved claims of harassment as the girl sought relief from the meeting. The case was filed in the Justice Court on Monday, with details stating the alleged target was Harvey B. and the date of July 8 referenced in the complaint.
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