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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1925
Page
1
Local entertainers Jean and Marjorie Mabavier unveil a new dance series titled The Singapore Shuffle to bring a blend of waltz and fox trot with oriental inspired steps. The sisters credit inspiration from a cabaret review and aim to create a gentler, artsier routine for audiences in the Alamo City.
Temple city reports a $75,000 fire early this morning destroyed two temple buildings. Firefighters battled flames for two hours before gaining control as the blaze threatened nearby structures.
The San Francisco case centers on six women and six men accused in a matricide plot. A woman confessed to murdering her mother but later repudiated the written statement. Public records show defense counsel indicators and ongoing inquiries into the motive and evidence.
A crowded Lions event will feature judges including Mayor Tobin and officials as authors describe a marquee stilt race for boys ages 10 and under. Additional contests include rooster fights, balance feats, obstacle runs, rope jumping, and a Paul Revere race with girls’ events planned.
Directors of the San Antonio Child Protective and Humane Society resolved to concentrate on enlisting members. The meeting scheduled for Thursday night moved forward with the goal of expanding the organization as work increases.
Cameron, general manager of the Gooysar Tire and Rubber Company in Akron, stopped in Bai Amimio Wednesday en route to Mbey Sie for business.
Today’s page notes optimistic British reform claims about longer lifespans and wealth gains, with critics contrasting U S and British policies on child welfare. It mentions plans for a commercial flying fleet led by Ford era industrial figures and Owen Young, amid talk of an Anglo American syndicate ratified for the Lena gold fields concession in Moscow.
A burglar eyed Emergency Officer Teri Stowe’s home at 343 Ada Street. Mrs Stowe, alerted as the officer left for duty at midnight, confronted the prowler armed with a revolver but could not land a shot as the figure vanished into the dark.
French aviator Arrachart continued his three day air tour across Europe arriving in Moscow in the afternoon after departing Constantinople and Paris to the Turkish city. He had averaged 427.2 miles an hour on the leg from Paris. The third leg back to Paris is planned for today.
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