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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1924

Page

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Doctor Fogg Haggard Home Burglary Report

A burglar entered through a window at Dr Haggard's West Mulberry avenue home about 4 am Saturday but fled empty handed after Dr Haggard chased him and broke a light. The suspect reached the door of the doctor’s room and leaped down to escape. no trace was found by officers. Also reported: a watch and chain stolen from Henry Burns at 422 West Elmira street, a pistol and savings bank from O Guinn at 34 Southtestber street, and a diamond setting worth 75 dollars from J A Seay at 14 Rue Glennarenne.

Flon Haggard Sol West Mulberry “Avenue Hag Henry Burns Elmira Street O. Guinn Southtestber Street J. A. Seay Rue Glennarenne

Pay Car Dynamited Near Canadian Mine

Bandits attempted to wreck the International Nickel pay car near Creighton mine, Sudbury, Ontario. Four dynamite charges exploded as the car passed, lifting it briefly. occupants were peppered with sand but unharmed.

Associated Press Sudbury Ontario International Nickel Company Yeape Creighton Mine

Bad Glands Blamed for Frank's Murder

The trial transcript shows doctor testimony claiming Leopold Frank blamed his illness for the murder and discussed fear of hanging. The pathologist noted Leopold showed no fear of death, suggesting family disownment if needed. Prosecutors planned to call a dozen witnesses plus four mental experts. defense aims to seek mitigation with disputed length of time for the hearing.

Leopold Loeb Richard ‘Lock Ro Suite Orb Leo Bachrach Hulbert Crowe Jay Witners Thesitate

Burglar Breaks In Steals Pistol From Home

A burglar cut a window screen Sunday night to enter F. W. Gruen at 1125 South Hinckberry street and took a nickel plated .38 caliber pistol. A saxophone case worth 110 dollars was broken but left near the front entrance. A second burglary attempt occurred at William Rex’s residence 1123 Hackberry street with signs of attempted entry.

F. W. Gruen South Hinckberry Street William Rex Hackberry Street

United States urged for peace by flying machines and gas

A reader argues that overwhelming air power and chemical weapons would deter war, while references to the Loeb and Leopold case and biblical and literary phrases appear. The text notes Mussolini’s strength and control of Italy as the party machine grows, highlighting the difficulty of ruling once power is seized.

United States K Ssolint Italy

Lasater estate receivership ends after yearlong liquidation

Federal Judge DuVal West ends the Lasater estate receivership with M. W. Terrell released as receiver. The estate, started July 30, 1823, shows lands equipment and livestock largely unsold, net worth $814,899.04 against liabilities of $1,345,838.25. Receipts allowed secured creditors to receive partial recovery and unsecured creditors to receive notes.

DuVal West Lasater M. W. Terrell Terteil Ed C. Lasater Terrell

Two Women Missing as Canoe Overturns in Gloucester

Two women, Mrs. Thomas Galt of St. Louis and Miss Julia Hitchcock of Springfield, are believed drowned after their canoe capsized on the Annisquam River near Plum Cove beach. Coast guardsmen and summer residents searched all Friday with an airplane aiding the search but found no sign of the occupants.

Associated Press Gloucester Mass Thomas Galt St. Louis Julia Hitchcock Springfield Annisquam Annisquim Plum Cove Beach Coast

Chinese Gambling Raid Yields Multiple Fines

Twenty Chinese suspects were rounded up by rangers at Cara merce and Pecos streets and pled guilty to vagrancy before Justice Chavagneux. They paid fines Saturday morning. Captain Baldwin noted a prior raid at the same location, with 40 men arrested, all linked to Chinese gambling games.

Caramerce Pecos Justice of the Peace Chavagneux B.C. Baldwin Baldwin

Floods Sweep Northern China Amid Wide Inundation

Hundreds of villages in northern China are inundated after two weeks of heavy rains. Relief efforts span the Red Cross and famine committees as authorities seek funds and tax relief for stricken areas. Tientsin and Beijing reported flood threats but were held at bay by bank breaks and dykes.

Associated Press Perkin China Kyangsi Sinkiang M. T. Liang International Reliet Committee Hunan Chibli Chinese Red Cross International Famine Relief Committee Teentsin Tientsin Tsi- Bo Ity Pekin Naoyuan Feng Yu-Hsiang Feng

Herrick Defeated Republican To Back Walton Democrat

Former Eighth District congressman Manuel Herrick, defeated in the Republican primary by M. Garber, will support J. G. Walton for the U.S. Senate. A telegram to Walton from Herrick says he will work for Walton as an anti Ku Klux Klan candidate.

Associated Lens Oklahoma City Maruel Herrick Eighth M. €. Garber J. G. Walton United States Senate Herrick Walton

Small boy accused of stealing airdale valued at 150

A very young boy at police headquarters is accused of stealing an Aire dale worth 150 from A L Magrider of 051 Estes Street. Detectives Walling and Proudfoot and a dog captured him with a rope. He reportedly sought the reward he expected.

A. L Magrider Estes Street Walling Proudfoot

Keating Hurts Head in Track Steeplechase Fall

William Keating, steeplechase jockey, suffered a severe head injury in a track fall at GaRavour Springs. He remained unconscious this morning but showed slight improvement at the hospital.

Moore Kreeting Associated Press gaRavour Springs William Keating

Honeymoon Ends With Policemen Aid in Atlantic City

In Atlantic City on a August day the honeymoon of Robert Rodhin and Margaret was cut short when police halted their trip. The couple, traveling from Lancaster with a meager $1.40, attracted three officers who, after hearing the bridegroom's tale, contacted Lancaster authorities. Money was provided to fund their return and both sets of parents pledged support for the union.

Atlantic City Robert Rodhin Margaret Lancaster

Texans Taller On Average Than Other Natives

A survey of Army measurements from World War I shows Texas men average 68.01 inches, tallest among states. Army doctors note geography and climate may influence height, with Texas, Oklahoma and others ranking high while South Dakota has the heaviest men and Tennessee the lightest. A Christian Endeavor picnic is set for Kohler Park at 6:30 Monday followed by a meeting and social hour.

New York Army Medical Service Egtttry Texas Lone Star California Chicago Oklahoma Mississippi Tennessee Arkansas Kansas Colorado North Carolina Arizona Idaho Oregon Nebraska South Dakota Ni Lexien

NEFE appoints Terrell to state treasurer post

In Austin on August 9 a government reshuffle elevates Terrell to state treasurer succeeding Splawn, who resigns to become president of the University of Texas, as Staples moves from secretary of state to treasurer and Finis E. Johnson takes over as secretary of state effective August 16.

Austin Wek APD Patot GY M. W. Splain University of ‘Texas Neff Stapies Terrell Finis E. Johnson Johnson County Blue Sky Secretary of State Max. Staples Splawn Railroad Commission

Sought in slaying case Keiths flee Houston area

Harris County officials ask police in Texas cities to search for R B H Keith and his 16 year old son Francois for questioning in Wilson slaying. The couple left Houston around July 15 for San Antonio and Austin, returning after arrest of Robert Don Carlos and wife. Police suspect they hold information on Wilson habits and associates. Carloses deny knowledge of Wilson’s death and say Wilson may have bootlegging ties.

Associated Press Houston Harris County Texas R. BH. Keith Francois R. O. Wilson San Antonio Keith Austin Keiths Wilson Robert Don Carlos Justice of the Peace W. N._Willams’ court T. A. Binford a _ Carlos Hartisburg J. A. Baeuetta Southern Pacific Seattle Wash American Railway Express Company Roy Wilson Carlos

Dublin horse show breaks attendance records at Tailteann festival

The Royal Dublin Society's show ended with a record four day attendance of 58,966. Musical and literary events dominated yesterday with poetry drama and novel winners, many by new writers praised by judges led by Compton Mackenzie who noted their patriotic zeal.

Dublin Royal Dublin’ Society Compton Mackenzie

Evan Fontaine Loses Point in Breach of Promise Suit

Federal Judge Partridge allows parts of the case to proceed in the $1,000,000 breach of promise action brought by dancer Evan Fontaine against Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney. The ruling requires Fontaine to answer allegations she conspired to extort money by threats and that she fraudulently annulled a prior marriage to pursue the suit.

Evan Fontaine Associated “Press San Francisco John S. Partridge Evan Burrowes Fontaine Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney New York Biz Partridge Thiesel

Wade's relief plane leaves for Maine in world flight effort

The Boston II relief plane departed from Squantum naval air station at 8:15 a.m. bound for Bar Harbor Maine and Pictou Nova Scotia to support Lieutenant Wade's participation in the final leg of the world flight. Lieutenant McDonald to follow, weather considered ideal.

Quincy Mass Boston’ II Nova Scotia Wade Squantum Naval Air Station McDonald Bar Harbor Pictou N.S

Secretary Hughes Daughter Ill Given Update From Sanitarium

Miss Elizabeth Hughes youngest daughter of the secretary of state was rushed to a sanitarium Saturday night with a serious relapse of diabetes. Reports tonight state she is out of danger and may leave within a day or two restoring her health.

Norristows J. Ave Frederick M. Allen Elizabeth Hughes Mise Hughes

Remarkable Recovery Of Mrs Spink

Minnesota Junction Wisconsin. Mrs George Spine reports severe abdominal and feminine health issues improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. One bottle helped her to eat, six bottles restored strength enabling housework, newborn thriving. Purported nationwide purchaser canvass cites 98 percent benefited.

Minnesota Junction Wis Lydia E Pinkham Spine Wisconsin

Main Street versus Wall Street in San Antonio water case

A San Antonio water company defends its charges by appealing to Main Street as the community’s fair and neighborly face. It contends 211 residents own 85 percent of stock, many with modest means, and asserts it carried the war burden itself. The letter urges voters to view rate fairness as a local issue and asks for continued fair treatment.

Wall Street New York Georgie Babbitts San Antonio San Antonians Main Street

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