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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1924

Page

2

Rum Deadlock Imperils Parley At Dawes Talks

The Aug 14 report says a deadlock between France Germany and allies over Ruhr evacuation time risks derailing the international conference. After a 20 minute Downing Street session, Kellogg Young and Roglan planned to seek American British intervention to salvage the Dawes plan.

Associated Press London Downing Street Berriot France Theunis Belgium Marx Germany Frank B. Kellogg James Roglan Jr Owen D. Young Dawes Berlin Stresemann M. Herriot Ruhr MacDonald WE Herriot Bearlot Downing -Street

German Cabinet Backs Envoys Over Ruhr Evacuation Deadlock

President Ebert chaired an extraordinary cabinet session in Berlin as Paris and Berlin delegates failed to fix a time limit for Ruhr evacuation. An official bulletin said the cabinet backs German delegates in London and Berlin papers warn a crisis on evacuation terms, with no compromise without French concessions.

Associated Press Berlin Ebert Ruhr London Germany

Doctors helpless as penny chokes baby in Ohio

In Cleveland on August 13, 22 month old Helen Batcha of Marblehead died after a penny lodged in her throat. Doctors failed to remove the coin due to acute swelling, as her parents watched at the hospital. Her death marked a grim end to a medical effort to save her life.

Cleveland Helen Batcha Helen John Batcha Marblehead Ohio

Refusal Echoes Readiness to Face Consequences

An early date is cited and the subject expresses preparedness to face consequences, though the text notes a heavy sentiment of defiance and resolve despite anticipated impacts. The fragment hints at a formal or political stance ahead of actions or decisions.

Hughes Believes Accord in Sight

Secretary of State Hughes, back from nine months in Europe aboard the President Harding, said the Dawes reparations report will be accepted by all powers and put into effect soon. He added that Ruhr evacuation dates will not affect acceptance and denied discussing Soviet relations.

Hughes Tore Harding Europe Dawes Ruhr London Russia

Value of Charcoal Purifies Breath and Body

Advertisement promotes Willow charcoal as a safe purifier aiding digestion and complexion. Stuart's Absorbent Lozenges, made from fine willow charcoal, are claimed to cleanse stomach gas, improve breath and teeth, disinfect mouth and throat, and benefit the liver. Price thirty cents a box with free trial by mail from FLA Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.

Stuart FLA. Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Marshall, Mich

Ruling Emphasizes Tariff Act in Liquor Smuggling Prosecutions

Attorney General Stone directs U S attorneys to use the 1922 tariff act to prosecute liquor smuggling for heavier penalties. The Justice Department boosts new facilities for coast guard support and pursues cases under the tariff act and revised statutes. Conspiracy charges under section 37 offer two years and $10 000 fines.

Washington, D. C Stone United States Department of Justice Congress Coast Guard Great Britain Mabel Walker “Wildebrandt Texas

Confederate veterans to receive state pensions

Old Confederate soldiers and widows of veterans deceased will get nearly 447100 dollars in quarterly pensions from Texas for the quarter ending August 31. About 13000 will receive the maximum 34 dollars, and around 300 in Confederate Homes will get half that amount as the state mails warrants for delivery.

Austin Tex Pension Bureau

Day Offcers Raid Dances at Yoakum in De Witt County

Yoakum Texas August 14 Sheriff Lenz and Deputy Moser begin patrols at rural dances to curb drinking. The first haul nets twelve arrests with several found drunk or selling alcohol and some carrying concealed weapons. Officers vow to keep visiting dances until conditions improve.

Yoakum Tex Lenz Moser de Witt County

Fire insurance key rates revised for sixteen Texas towns

Texas fire insurance commission announced revisions to key rates based on 1922 schedules. Some towns saw increases, others decreases, and a few remained unchanged. Changes include Aspermont from 70 to 82 cents and Clairemont from 1 to 98 cents, among others.

Austin Ter Fire: Insurance Commission As Pyteeta Aspermont Lyford Rochester Baird Dalforth

Nuevo Laredo Man Shot by Policeman After Dispute

Laredo August 14 a Nuevo Laredo man, Dielano Saenz, was involved in a dispute yesterday when a Nuevo Laredo policeman shot and mortally wounded Cavazos, a border resident known to authorities. The incident followed weeks of tension and Cavazos was described as involved in border affairs.

Nuevo Laredo

Heat wave swelters in Southwest Texas crops suffer

Lockhart Texas reports extreme heat with temperatures listed as 130 in the sun and 1400 in the shade. The heat blazes through the region harming crops and causing cotton deterioration while ground cracks deepen after years of drought.

Lockhart Tex Texas

Texas Rural Free Delivery Meet Chooses Leaders

Texas rural carriers meet at Tiler Brownwood Aug 14 as John Dodson reelected president with Hart Slater Clyde and Lucian Andrews Alltewnight named secretary treasurer. Four delegates to the St Paul convention named John Dodson Hood Titus and Lu Pletcher Cameron.

Brownwood Tyler Oldeé Texas Rural Wichita ‘Falls Fort Worth John Dodson Sulpins Texas Association Hart Slater Clyde Lucian Andrews Alltewnight St. Paul John T. Hood Dallas A. DB Redford Titus Lu Pletcher Cameron

El Vampiro Puff Kills Insects Quietly

An advertisement promotes El Vampiro insecticide claiming it kills insects by a puff of air without harming humans or animals. It suggests puffing into crevices and beds, spraying flies, and free pets from pests. Available in 10c 30c boxes and a $1.25 can, with Liquid El Vampiro also offered. Allaire Woodward & Company, Peoria.

Allaire, Woodward & Company Peoria

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