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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1925

Page

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Parade of 50 000 Ku Klux Klan Members in Washington

A massive display in the capital as robed and unmasked Klan members paraded along Pennsylvania Avenue toward the Washington Monument. Police reported crowd estimates ranging from 25 000 to 100 000, with thousands of participants from multiple states and many spectators along the route.

Oder George R. Holmes Statt Ap Gwashington Ang Ku Klux Klan Pennsylvania Evernoot Apine Xetevenus Rant Kdox Neds Ted Monument Sem D. Rich Grand Dragon Penmaylvania Han Clacuer Huo Ligne Mansfotk Heigh Vippt California Oregon Tavendé Washington Monument

Parade Fails to Move Fort Worth Klan March

In a disrupted event the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan parade in Fort Worth was halted by high officials, with other Texas cities canceling processions or returning robes home. Reports describe protests and friction as authorities blocked the march and public concern grew across states.

Port Worth Knights of the Ey Bic Fort Worth Dellis

Strans-Continental Active in Mexico

Strans-Continental continues operations in Mexico amid disputed production activities. The fragmented text references industry actions, a timeline in the near term, and mentions related personnel or groups with unclear details.

Strans Mexico

Doctor Finds Way to Draw Sun's Radium

Des Moines Iowa Aug Dr Ls Slominski a local physician announced he had patented a dayigo using sun rays and mdluga extract in a glass tube inches long. After exposure to sunlight it glows in the dark, yielding radium-like rays at a lower cost than a grain of radium, lasting millions.

Des Moines Towa Aug. S Ls Slominski Stominski

Cinderella's Silk Shimmers No More

Miss Virginia Martin, 20, engaged by Browning on the adview of Dr Louis, has died by her own hand. Her Bohemian parents, Mr and Mrs John Span of Astoria, call for release from her adoption by the millionaire, while stating she is very sick in the head. Span lives modestly in Astoria and is burdened by a mortgage on his apartment.

Virginia Martin Browning Louis Mary Abs John Span Astoria Milionaire Cag Actoria

Auto Slips Uphill In Dog Incident Court Dismissal

Mrs. Henriette Smith of Tankers testified that an automobile rolled uphill with engine off, struck and dulled her dog after a judge questioned the seriousness of the complaint. The court dismissed the summons as lacking gravity.

New York Henriette Smith Hasty Paulson Boote

Aviston Sers Company Formed in Alabama

Aug 8. Papers filed in Anniston probate office show Aviston Sers Company formed to carry passengers and provide advertising and other air services. L. B. Edwards is president, S. vice president, and Ht. B. Hulton secretary treasurer. The firm has one airplane and plans to acquire another soon.

Alabama Anniston Als Aviston Sers Lave Lees

Woman Slayer Freed After 100 Years In Indiana Case

Ana Krauss, 45, freed after more than two decades of confinement for poisoning her stepdaughter Crystal Krauss in Hartford City, Indiana. Convicted in 1904 she claimed jealousy drove the crime. she spent years in prison before an unconditional pardon was granted by the governor following appeals.

Indianapolis Ind Buffalo N. T Ana Krauss F. W. Anderman Bo Jackson Hous

Theatrical Press Representatives of America Meet

The executive secretary of the Federation of Labor received applications from several theatrical artists for a charter to their profession. A meeting to discuss the project was held at the headquarters of the Theatrical Press Representatives of America.

Kew Torr Ywyth Brarey Zmertene Federation of Labor Ting Ameries

Drops 2250 Feet Before Opening His Parachute

A clipping reports Joseph Cras, 23, attempting a parachute jump from an aircraft at about 4509 feet over Rena Field. He allegedly fell 2950 feet before deploying his parachute, breaking a prior five parachute jump record of 1am feet.

Nelroit

Not Safe 10 Ride in Ambulance Now

Chicago Aug 8 three police men were injured seriously and a fourth man aggravated when an Olive ambunics was over warmed by a touting car. The man being taken to the hospital lao Paul Bofiman who had fallen dains an elevator shaft earlier bn the day.

Chicago Paul Bofiman

Man detained after fancy car theft leads to capture

In Los Angeles George Morrison admired a gleaming automobile in front of the sheriff's office. Minutes later a robbery squad spotted the same car missing and alerted officers citywide. Morrison was stopped and the car recovered within the hour on a roadside by a private enforcer.

Los Angeles George Morrison Sherriff Clem . Peoples Grivera Morrison Friur Slillock

Tobin Welcomed at Nuevo Laredo on Mexican Tour

Rio Antonia mayor Tobin and party crossed into Mexico at Nueva Laredo on Saturday. Mexican civil and military authorities greeted them and Tobin received honorary mayoral title. The group, traveling in a special SP car, will tour Mexico City and nearby historic sites, with two weeks planned for side trips and formal receptions.

Nueva Laredo Rio Antonia International Bridge Tobin Namail Alejandro, Carrillo Mexico Gore

Bandits strip victims in Kalamazoo robbery

In Kalamazoo Michigan on August Be an assault left victims Ervin Projo and George Smith stripped to underwear and forced to walk miles to Hartford to notify officers. Police report $200 in money and jewelry stolen.

Kalamazoo Mich Aug Bandita Ervin Projo George Smith Hartford Yalundak

Woman Defends Saxophone Once Called Immoral

Lieutenant Mina Yau Winkle of the Women’s Bureau says saxophones can be moral. A Baltimore violinist Joseph Greene offered to fund a saxophone orchestra to play solos at any church, challenging the idea with a test of immorality. Winkle dismissed the offer as not a valid test and warned against degrading claims about saxophone music.

Univeron! Service Washington Ace Mina Yau Winkle Women's Bureau Joseph Greene Baltimore Mastigian Wheather War Winkle Greene

Parking rules loosened on sidewalks and streets

A new traffic directive, found by Director Eldridge, allows sidewalk parking despite a two hour street limit. Cars downtown face a ten dollar fine after beyond two hours while sidewalk parking remains unregulated. Instances of vehicles parked on sidewalks in outlying districts led to charges for parking too close to curbs.

Washington Eldridge Tie

Family of Four Poisoning Case Baffles Cordon

In Cordon Nebraska Aug Newcomb 44 and his wife with children Edgin 10 Vera 6 were found seriously ill after taking strychnine to blot out troubles. The mother left two notes. Newcomb survived after injuring himself with a sharp object and was arrested. Authorities describe the assailant as a ravings person with mental health issues. The mother is presumed deceased.

Newcomb Thuie Edgin Vera Trix

Explosion in New York Tenement Injures Man

Salvatore Gilesta was badly burned and neighbors fled as a gas explosion at 8 Goertk Street rocked a six story tenement. Detectives reported a strong odor and fire officials searched for the source as Gilesta reportedly moved into the building. His wife Cordini and three tenants were around at the time.

New York Salvatore Gilesta Cordini Goertk Street Jatsa Gilest

Arraignment of alleged liquor law violators in federal court

Bird alleged violators of the liquor laws were arraigned before U S Commissioner R J Howards Saturday afternoon. Lino Gonsales stood with Teens Cardenas on a 1000 dollar bond. Cardenas faced 500 dollars. Canales and Martine waived hearing and posted no bond. John Bure awaited trial after being charged with possession and posted 500 dollars bond.

Bird United States R. J. Howards Lino Gonsales Cardenas Geronimo Canales Frank Martine Privitai Tohn Bure Awaiy

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