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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1924

Page

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Colonel Patterson Not Petting Says Girl Denies Allegation

The court heard testimony about an accusation involving Colonel Patterson and a girl. Witnesses described the collision scene on Fredborg road near Fort Sam Houston and noted track and vehicle positions. Mrs. Florence Stuart testified to the colonel’s condition after the accident, while Lt. Col. S. By and Parker presented defense perspectives.

Patterson Vestion Dvorate Fort Sax Houston Fred_ borg Patternsent A. Schaeffer Twentieth Infantry Scuart Gélonel Briggs Stuart William Cristier San Antonio Shevifé Lores

Prosperity boom predicted by Baruch and critics

The article contends that new federal reserve bills will trigger a prosperity boom surpassing war prosperity. Europe will buy more from the U S to rebuild, boosting demand, wages, and employment. It notes high wages may rise further with immigration restrictions. It also reports Briggs blaming Colonel Patterson in a collision, with testimony that Patterson stayed on his side of the road.

Federal Reserve Baruch Europe Briggs Colonel Patterson Patterson

WDES Plane Takes to Port for Repairs

Residual notes describe a WDES plane being taken to port for repairs after a sea stop. The flight, aided by the Gertrude Rask, the Raleigh, and a Danish warship, forms a protective triangle against heavy seas. Concerns center on refueling and potential damage during rocking.

WDES Ley Smith Reid Billingsley Reykjavik Iceland Angmagsalik Greenland Raleigh Hoefn Hornaf Trig Anvretok Trigtut

Poison Victim Case Ties to Missing Crook Wife Search

Report notes communications with Mexican contacts as police searched for Miss Crook and the poison victim Stamper. Officers debated if Crook shared Stamper’s fate, while Detroit inquiries yielded little. Border officers have a detailed description of Stamper’s auburn-haired companion and expect a trace within 24 hours.

Mexico Miss Crook Belick Stamper Detroit Stampers

Senator Townsend of Michigan Dead at 68

Charles E B Townsend, 68, former U S senator from Michigan, died suddenly of heart disease while visiting friends in Jackson Migh Aug 4. He had served in Congress from 1902 and the Senate since 1910, later losing to Woodbridge Niles in 1922 and was a member of the joint international commission on borders.

Jackson Charles EB. Townsend United States Michigan Friends Townsend Joint International Commission Congress Senate

Weather summary from various cities across the region

The report notes tonight and Tuesday will be partly cloudy in West Texas with light gusts, Chicago records 76 degrees with a low near 43, and Newport around 70s cloudy with a southerly wind. Washington shows 72 degrees with a 43 degree low and a southerly breeze.

Texas Chicago Kangus City Newport Perousen St. Louis Oss Washington Ile

Seven Men Indicted in $2.5 Million Fraud Case

An indictment charges seven men with a $2.5 million fraud scheme tied to the Morosco Holding Company stock. The Delaware corporation allegedly leveraged theatrical and non picture interests of Oliver Morosco to perpetrate the scheme.

New York Fed

Opening Trade Week Sparks Friendly Competition

Marv Wolfe notes a unique spirit of friendly competition among local business houses during opening trade week. He says cooperation benefits consumers as merchants strive for better service and fair pricing, fostering growth in San Antonio and fueling the city’s rapid development.

Marv Wolfe Eria Toro San Antonio Wolfe

Fire Destroys Barn At 109 Howard Terrace

Fire of undetermined origin partially destroys a barn at the home of T ison 109 Howard Terrace on Sunday afternoon, neighbors report flames visible from the street and firefighters battled the blaze into the evening.

Tison Howard , Terrace Unday

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