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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1924

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Burglars Loot Homes and Store on Sunday Morning

A skylight entry burglar robbed Brothers store Sunday morning revealing clothing stolen to fit the thief. Intruders looted Mrs. Vox Craig place at Giething taking silk garments and a variety of valuables including a locket, ivory set, gold chain, beads, and a Spanish coin dated 000 years old with a head stamp. They also entered homes on Lavaca Street and Santa Rosa Avenue, taking a swimsuit, suitcase contents, and a robe.

Christopher Coimbis Santa Rosa Avenue J. P. Dodson San- Pedro Avenue Alamo Plaza

Geometricians plan Galveston excursion by train

About 2 500 mathematicians will leave for Galveston Saturday midnight August 16 on a special excursion train, Frank B. Griffin says. Many are expected from the division here and Smithville. Accommodations have been provided. When asked about smoked glasses and telescopes, Griffin declined to answer, saying discretion should guide.

Galveston Frank B. Griffin Atu Here Smithville Griffin

Burglar Steals Radio Set From Southern Radio Co

A burglar pried open a window at 324 North Yarro street and entered the Southern Radio Corporation. He took a three tube receiving set valued at 130 dollars, leaving thousands in other gear untouched. The serial number is known and the case is with local authorities.

Southern Radio Corporation Yarro’ Street J. C. Rodriguez

District Court Opens With Burglary Case

The 37th District Court summer term began with the trial of Valmer G. Tinney charged with burglary at Curlee Tire, 305 Soledad St. Indictments accuse an offense dated June 3. Tinney and Robert Harris were arrested by City Detectives Hartman and Harver. State witness L. Gurlec testified after jury selection. A. Delricn followed. A severance motion to try Tinney first was granted by Judge W. S. Anderson.

Valmer G. Tinney Curlee Tire, Company Soledad Street 37Th District Court Tinney Robert Harris Hartman Harver L. J. Gurlec Cowner A. Delricn Main Avenue W. 8. Anderson

Deaf and Dumb Prisoner Acquitted in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma on August 11 Judge Jaspar Roberts faced Thomas Darmon charged with robbery. Darmon, described as deaf and dumb, could not plead orally. Attorney Troy Griffin argued the defendant could not speak or hear, but the judge ruled the trial must continue. Darmon was acquitted after the proceedings.

Oklahoma Jaspar Roberts Thomas Darmon Darmon Troy Griffin Steppe Wade Griffin Ender Ander

Prisoner admits killing in Wilson case during trial

The Wilson homicide defendant Carlos asserts his confession strengthens his case and supports his theories. Prosecutor Peden says Carlos has a clean breast of the matter and may seek no more than two years. Assistant district attorney says Carlos was partly justified, and that Mrs. Carlos had no involvement. No attorney has been hired yet.

Peden Carlos Haslhade Carlos

Four Die in Honeymoon Auto Crash in Ohio

A Cincinnati-Indiana and Western passenger train struck an automobile eight miles east of Milton Ohio killing two Lelia Pawns and two others including Th. Johnson and his daughter Dorothy along with Mrs Roy Fawns the bride of two days who was fatally burned and died at a hospital The victims from Ringgo Mills Kentucky were en route to Newcastle Indiana to begin their new life as newlyweds.

Milton Ohio Cincinnati Indiana and Western Lelia Pawns Th. Johnson Doroes Roy Fawns Ringgo Mills Newcastle Ind

Flames threaten S H Kress building in El Paso

Aug 11 El Paso fire enrages a four story S H Kress department store as flames race through wind driven flames. Nine fire companies joust to contain the blaze and prevent spread to adjacent structures.

EL Paso S& H. Kress Department

Two Killed in Kansas Crashes Raise Fatal Toll

Kansas City Kan Aug 11 Two persons died and six were injured in two accidents on Victory Highway west of the city Sunday. Frank Koblich 40 was fatally injured when his car overturned near Bazhoor with six family members slightly hurt. P O Thompson was killed when his motorcycle collided with a patrol car near Piper Kan.

Kansas City Kan Victory Highway Here Frank Koblich Bazhoor P. O. Thompson Piper Kanne

Forecast of a cool, showery week for parts of the U S

A scattered, partly cloudy to cloudy forecast covers Hust Texas West Texas and Chicago New York St Louis and Washington with possible afternoon or evening thunder showers in the north Sunday night into Monday. Temperatures range from 64 to 88 degrees with light to moderate winds.

Texas North Bertian West Texas Panhandle Chieaga Kaneas City New York St. Lowid Washingtons

Davis Welcomes Democrats in Clarksburg for Campaign Strategy

W ValAug, 114 W. Davis, Clarksburg. In a Democratic welcome to the national committee, Davis urged strengthening party organization nationwide. He proposed Clea LE. Shaver of Fairmont as committee chair and stressed the need to inform the country on issues affecting voters. Davis welcomed the veterans and urged vigorous local organization for the campaign.

Associated_ Press Arksburg W. ValAug W. Davis Democrati

Texarkana Records Extreme Heat With 15 Days Over 100

Texarkana reports a prolonged heat spell as Sunday saw the fifteenth straight day with temperatures above 100 degrees. The August heat marks the hottest and driest period in years with nine additional days topping 100 degrees.

Tenarkana

Unclear Local Notices and Advertisements Fragment

Fragmentary 1900s era notices list Brown's Beach Covington Park Good hall ball grounds swimming and boating Reservations Mission Tea Dr S Burg 645 Moore bldg has returned from abroad and resumed practice Plumbing and Electric Work Kirkwood Wharton Crockett 641 Adv Attorney Varta Phone Parts Co lady in opening of the Ho th St Adv Anitisiota F wel Davies De Charles & Venable announce removal of office from S01 to National Bank building Tes Phone Cr 383 alae Country Dasice Woodlawn Lake Tuesday Ave ES Afr Sch Raini bow Baluzee Serenaders Adv

Covington Park Mission Tea Charles & Venable National Bank Woodlawn Lake

Detroit police seize record narcotics haul from peddler

Detroit police recovered narcotics valued at a record 136060 in a trunk bound from New York to a local peddler. The shipment, part of an alleged drug ring, was found at Pere Marquette station after a claim check was located on an earlier arrest. The seizure marks the largest narcotics haul by the Detroit police narcotic squad since intensified operations began six weeks ago.

Detroit Michigan New York Pere Marquete Detroit Berlice Narcotic Squad

Seventeen Religious Education Types Discussed at Madison Sq Sermon

Rev. Asher Harland GBrand spoke at Madison Square Presbyterian Church on Sunday about seventeen varieties of religious education. The illustrated lecture emphasized early training and its influence on preventing crime, urging, Bear the child in the way he should go. Also noted was Dr. Harry Rogers of Linwood Boulevard Presby Church plan to begin a sermon series in January at the same church.

Asher Harland Gbrand Madison Square Presbyterian Church Brand Harry ©. Rogers Do.tor Linwood Boulevard Presgtion Kansas City Madison Square Church Rogers City Church United States

Obituaries noted for Castro Loya and others in San Antonio

Obituary notices from San Antonio report Mrs. Eloncia Castro Loya, 47, dying at 6:55 am after a visit from El Paso. funeral plans pending as relatives travel. Also listed are death notices for W. H. Jack, Augusta Obst, Augusta Stevens, and other local figures with funeral arrangements, church services, and burial details across Lytle and San Antonio.

Leoncia Castro Loya Eloncia Castro Loya el Paso San Antonio Porter Loring Undertaking Company Augusta Obst M. Y Austin Germany Amin Rieke Uniter A. D W John’s Lutheran Church New’ Lutheran Cemetery Augusta Stevens Sharer Street Boerne Stevens John A. Stevens Ferdinand Oldenberger ML Seay John Oldenberger Waco J. T. Henness

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