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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1924

Page

3

Seguin Inquest Hears Death of Lowder Boy

In Seguin Texas on August 7 two San Antonio youths Stephenson and Seebring are held on a murder charge in connection with the death of Colone Lowder aged 17. The boy was struck by a Southern Pacific freight train between Kingstonbury and Seguin while the pair claim he fell asleep on the tracks during a trip seeking a ride. Authorities say the engineer saw no one on the track and the hearing is expected later today.

Bas Seguin Tex Oaild Stephenson San Antonio S William Seebring Converse Desich Coloneaple Lowder Broadway Southern Pacific Kingstonbury Seguin Weinert Toys Serere San Antonio Lis Lowder Shis Spis Luling E. C. Lowder Lawdo Austin Pps Connectio Stephenson Eee Star Lowder Seebring Lowdets Towder Southern Pacific Rail Wavay

Western Canada Farmers Pool Wheat for Market

Chicago reports Western Canada plans a cooperative pool to market a crop from about 1,000,000 acres. Alberta and Saskatchewan pools are forming while Manitoba eyeing join. The plan aims to unite this supply under a single selling organization to speed market access.

Western Canada Chicago West Commie Winnie Alberta Manitales Saskatchewan Este Sea

KELY PROT TO TR ING EST Hp First Lieutenant Walter Th Teel flight

First Lieutenant Walter Th Teel of the Third Attack Group at Kelly Field will take off Friday morning for a test flight to examine efficiency of operation. His DH-4018 aircraft will be piloted by Lieutenant T. Bonline in a search for refueling stops. The flight is to demonstrate the range and fuel capacity of 237 gallons as the route passes Dallas. A drowning incident in Holland, Michigan, reports Willie Deweerd, 34, drowning after cramps near Blickiver. Willard Mnongs and others attempted rescue but failed.

Walter Th Teel Kelly Field Isso Vriday Wil Dames T. Bonlinihe Lirotenne HG. Crocker Canada Trent Dallas Holland Mich Blickiver Sqwillie Deweerd Willard Mnongs Son

Smuggling Sweep Nets Large Liquor Cache by Inspectors

Mounted immigration officers halted a cargo of illegal liquor about 25 miles northwest of Brasengeille. The seizure included tequila, rum, wine, and other spirits valued at unknown amounts, with two Mosieams and a man detained.

Brasengeille Moxley Wiltitin Neals Oy Esters Aeres Siar Qantas Cate Serosa LL R. Jeffords

Hegro Normal Exam Paper Ring Exposed

Eight students at the Drairie View Sormel near Houston were arrested for alleged theft of teachers exam papers. A representative from the ELUTE was sent to Prairie View to investigate this incident reported to the Department of Education.

Austin Aug Drairie View Sormel Houston Department of Education Rairie View

Two Back Sin0 Wind. 0) Olivaria ail Angel Chainzaies

Fragmentary notice mentions individuals and groups in a list of names and places, with unclear actions. The readable text references a confinement, a trial or proceedings, and a title or role for each person.

Olivaria Angel Chainzaies

Wife of slain salesman sought in Houston case

Police sought to contact R. O. Wilson's wife to learn more about the Chicago art seller whose mutilated body was found. Investigations note the couple and three children stayed in a Galveston hotel. a fourth child was born there. A suitcase mailed to Seattle and addressed to Venetia Jaspar is linked to the case. The wife has been located.

Associated Press Houston Auz R. O. Wilson Chcago Art Company Wilson Galveston Abbotel Keener Express Company Venetia Jaspar

Weeks Publishes Waterways Plans Amid Reform

Washington August 7 The advisory commission approves by laws for the international and waterways corporation created by Congress to run Mississippi river and Warrior river barge lines. Weeks predicts profits for the Mississippi line this year while Warrior river remains uncertain. The new corporate method could cut operating costs by about $120 000.

Washington, D. C International and Waterways Corporation Congress War Department Mississippi River Warzive Wavely Sion Weeks Warrior River

Man farther from ape skull form than earlier thought

In Toronto on August 7, Dr C Hill Trent told the British Association that early ideas of human evolution from apes rest on comparing immature ape skulls to mature human skulls. He argued man still closely preserves the skull form of the common ancestor, while the apes most like humans have diverged.

Toronto British Association For the Advancement of Science C. Hill-Trent

Texas man offers defense day help

A Waxahachie ex serviceman volunteers for Defense Day at Fort Sam Houston citing wartime service with Company E, 117th Supply Drain and experience in truck driving. He asks to be used if needed and signs as S W Durham Jr.

Eighth Corps Waxahachie Tex Fort Sam Houston Army Tam S. W. Durham JR

Cleopatra Dies in Bed Says English Writer

An English writer argues Cleopatra died in bed, starved and clothed in rags, asserting this cause of death in contrast to other theories.

Cles Cleopatra

Hermit Found Hiding in Concealed Dugout Near Castroville

An aged man named Francisco Gonzales, 63, was found Thursday morning hiding in a crude dug-out along the Castroville road, after residents reported a “wild man.” Deputy Sheriff Tony Diaz discovered a cave in an abandoned water tank concealed with brush. He wore a long beard and tatters, claiming he has fled spirits. He is held for examination by health officers.

Francisco Gonzales Castroville Road Tony Diaz Aeatth

Oil Leases Put Up For Sale In Red River Parish

Receivers of Continental Asphalt and Petroleum Company authorized by federal court to sell four oil leases totaling 241 acres in Red River parish valued around 3.767 million dollars. Leases set for sale September 20.

Shrevepory Continental Asphalt and Petroleum Company Red River Parish

Woman credits Vegetable Compound for health recovery

Mrs Frey of East Hardwick Vermont says after six months of backache headaches and illness she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She bought a dozen bottles on her husband’s suggestion and reports strong improvement and the ability to care for her home. She claims 98 of 100 women benefited and urges others to try it.

East Hardwick Vermont Hillsche Lydia E. Pinkham Drugsista

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