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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1925
Page
1
A survivor recounts grooming and coercion by Browning at a Riverside Drive show and on trips with the group. She details manipulation, secrecy, threats, and pressure to perform sexual acts, ending with a disturbing coercion scene and grooming by Browning.
In a Queens court session Browning wealthy real estate operator admits he acted foolishly over the Mary adoption affair. He alleges Mary deceived him and denounces publicity as harmful while denying any improper conduct and claiming he was driven by philanthropy to educate her. He cites offers from newspapermen of 500 dollars for services and vows future actions will be American.
Age groups 8 and under to 12 inclusive set for fleet events with prizes for first to third places. Pushmobile and rover categories include separate age bands 1 to 14 and 15 to 47 with awards for top finishers. Entries due by Friday, August 1st. each vehicle must bear a painted number and be managed by both driver and pusher in the same age class.
New York World reports a minor government employee uncovered German patents during the war that claim methods to produce fuel from coal and other substances. The work could shift automotive and alcohol industries, with licensing potential for U S firms at a price. Prohibition agents raided a home but found little.
Prohibition officers raided ten clubs and a fashionable cafe in Chicago Bay, destroying a large quantity of liquor. A chaotic scene erupted as officers forced entry, smashing liquor and glass, with patrons attempting to flee and tables overturned during the crackdown.
A local effort organizes a new Boy Scout troop under regional supervision. Eight new troops are established in the area, with support from regional authorities and affiliated national organizations. The initiative aims to foster youth leadership and community service through Scouting activities.
A filing with the Texas Railroad Commission by owner for the Longshore Pacific railroad requests changes to Val Verde Route in Waide county. The proposal aims to relocate stations Tanetiy and Orin and shorten the route.
Colonel Vin Horn will review the infantry inspection of Ale Zieh Asfanbcy, Nindoth Division, Giganteed Reserves, in Gal eetten. Counsel Robert Vin Horn, chief atatt, authorized to travel from Fort fam Houmun, on May 31.
Six suspected men and several witnesses mill about Market Street after a US mail truck was hijacked and the cargo pouches emptied. Police questioned by sanitary inquiry. investigators seek motive, value of the mail, and suspects.
A bandit entered a theater office, stole $12,000, and escaped into the audience. He was armed and briefly hidden among theatergoers before vanishing in the crowd. Police guarded the theater but made no arrest as surveillance continued.
Vice President Charles G. Dawes and Mrs Dawes with their children have returned to their Evanston home after a three week vacation tour of the West.
Frank T. Whited, 65, is reported dead in Shreveport. The body was found after a period of illness, with family relatives and local authorities noting his ties to Morre Faure and nearby states. Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by his next of kin.
City council awards cable project with a 120000 dollar bid for a 48 foot steel site near Contant Road. The hearing and bidding occurred Monday with final payment and receipt noted in city records.
President Coolidge continues a unique vacation pattern combining work and leisure. He rises before 7, reviews papers, receives officials, and dictates to aides while at the White House retreat on Stampacott Beach. Afternoons are spent on official duties, while evenings feature his reading and private work aboard. Publicity is sought to highlight his public service during this holiday period.
In Aug 10 reports from V4 front lines, French flyers attacked Rifans after a clash where two French columns pushed back by Lebel Amselt. Spanish troops delayed a Finnish column, and Detnehinente of aetallegy aided by Syn ish forces helped prevent a northern crossing.
A partly blind sailor departed Maxie for Mand on a lone voyage near Cape Mate, Enaliaid. Commander Mande reported glare and water blindness forced return south toward Wahine area, with the vessel abandoned near the coast and the sailor fined in Tela Pudi.
A report from Humble Texas states 72 year old Mee Cudlnagh was killed Sunday near Humble when struck by a car driven by We oT Denard of Tatkin. Denied the charge and was remanded to custody for further proceedings.
The Labor Department bureau released a survey showing varied retail food price changes across 38 cities. Increases ranged from 1 to 7 percent with several major markets like Boston,Milwaukee, Detroit, and Atlanta reporting higher costs, while Salt Lake City saw a small drop. Cities including Bridgeport, Chicago, and Baltimore posted notable rises, reflecting broader inflationary pressure on household groceries.
More than 100 members of the Mormon church attend a conference in San Antonio headed by Dr. Ne Ro Leman, with 22 representatives from the Mexican mission and leaders Dr. Lyman and Rev. Ta Pratt. The gathering includes delegates from Texas and western states, with meetings at the W. O. W. Hall and a Monday conference.
Acting Mayor Mr Wright announced San Antonio’s old fire engine would be retired and traded in on a new motorized engine. The old bumper engine, bought in 1886, has served long in fires along Front and Grammerog streets with volunteers aiding in operations. The city plans a modern replacement placed at the station, with pricing details and commission confirmation pending.
A San Antonio youth named Walter Holesworth, 20, was arrested near Pere ple in Waco driving a stolen car. Officers recovered the vehicle near Tempix and brought him to jail on charges. He had left San Antonio with his family for a visit and could not explain the car’s origin.
J Temple graves are laid to rest in Atlanta after a funeral service led by Danber Ogden, former pastor, with burial at Westylow Cemetery. The event followed a day of mourning for J Temple, noted for oratory and local prominence in Mobile.
Richmond Tammany leaders revolt against Mayor Hylan s renomination as anti Hylan faction plans borough level opposition. Bertram G Badige and Davis S Bendt headline anti Hylan push with Smith Hearst influence noted. Walker praised as Father of Sunday ball amid mayoral race chatter.
The meeting of the Victoria board discusses building a second exhibit hall on the fair ground plan. One hall will host women’s exhibits while the other focuses on agricultural displays. Progress is slowed by debates and scheduling for completion before autumn events.
The Standard Oil Company cut the price of gasoline by two cents per gallon in New York, lowering the rate to reflect a reduced market price. The change follows a brief period of stable pricing and affects nationwide pump rates.
An incident in dim visibility saw officers dodge a buckshot spray as bystanders, including civilian witnesses, watched from shadows. The event involved environment hazards and raised questions about patrol conditions and response times. No injuries reported and investigations are underway.
Funeral services for Clem Gray were held in Dallas. The Yoakum Gun Club elected new officers led by President Victor Stenok and President Cr. Bo Whittington. Secretaries Salutary Kelg and Henry Hale were named, with captains Fred Takings and Davin Tolge among others.
A terse wartime notice states Lieutenant Smith is ordered to Fort Kam AHivuaten for a brief duty assignment amid unclear dates. The document lists several names and places in a formal dispatch, reflecting a routine movement order within military protocol.
Talp on Ga August 10 Robet M McCellister arrested on murder charges from 26 years ago in Down Marshall Wf. He denied guilt claiming he was framed. Details mention Marshall Hoongh killed and son Charlee Bexan connected to the case.
Thieves described as experts blew a station safe in Richmond. They removed about 23 pounds of merchandise and escaped. A nearby witness reported muffled sounds and the blaze of the street. Police investigation ongoing with no arrests at this time.
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