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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1924

Page

3

Campaign notes set for post Labor Day clash in 1924 race

Washington dispatch outlines coming campaign lines amid Davis and Coolidge speeches. Democrats appear to press attacks on Coolidge while Republicans brace for two sided strikes from La Follette Wheeler and Democrats. Campaign topics include scandals, party co operation, and Harding reference.

Jyright Consol Press Assn New Yorg Clarksburg Washington Suh Davis Mr. Coolidge LaVoliette Coolidge Harding Congress

Road Hog Drives Motorist to His Death

Frank Stegman a sailor attached to the U S S Beaver San Diego died in a hospital here from injuries after his car was crowded off the highway near San Juan Capistrano by an unknown passing motorist Mrs Stegman who was riding with him suffered severe cuts and possible internal injuries The car was dashed over a cliff and wrecked according to Mrs Stegman

Santa Ana Frank Stegman U.S. S. Beaver San Diego San Juan Capistrano

Cross of Klan signals Oklahoma Senate race in 1924

Oklahoma City reports three candidates seek the U S Senate seat with Ku Klux Klan support polarizing voters. Former Governor Walton stands alone as anti Klan while W B Pyne and Campbell Russell carry pro Klan ties, shaping a fierce party debate. The Democratic state central committee backs Walton’s ticket despite internal Klan opposition. The race is framed as fiery cross versus double cross in a bid to decide control of Oklahoma politics.

J. W. M’cannon Conse Oklahoma City Okla John ©. Walton Oklahoma United States Senate Walton W. B. Pyne Campbell Russell Russell Pine Pioneer Democratic Daily Oklahoman Democratic State Central Committee Klan Icket Senate

Dr Beddoe Leads Fort Worth Revival at First Baptist

Dr A F Beddoe pastor of the Baptist Temple conducts a revival at Fort Worth First Baptist Church with Rev S Frank Norris as pastor. Reports say crowds of 4000 at morning services and 5000 to 10000 at night. He urges personal workers to canvass house to house and the meetings run through August with a September return.

A. F. Beddoe Baptist Temple First Baptist Church of Fort Worth S. Frank Norris Norris Jarvis Street Baptist Church Toronto Canada T. Shields Reddoe Beddoe Baddoe

Locatelli Resting After Iceland Hop

Lieutenant Locatelli, an Italian distance aviator, arrived in Hornakord Iceland this morning after a stopover at Purve island en route from Kirkwall in the Orkney islands. He plans to depart Reykjavik when weather permits.

Hornakord Iceland Locatelli Purve Island Kirkwall Orkney Island Reykjavik

Ferguson Campaign Ends Second Day With Rallies Across Texas

Former Governor James E B Ferguson closed a two city swing urging support for his wife Mrs Ferguson in the Texas governor race. In Weatherford he denounced rumors about Mrs Ferguson s faith and praised Walter Splawn as UT president. He planned stops in Fort Worth Amarillo Lubbock and Abilene before returning to Temple to vote.

Weatherford Tex James EB. Ferguson Parker Court House Square Ferguson Decatur Paradise Wise County Jim F. O. McKenzie Judge McKenzie Protestant Episcopal Church George Washington Robert B Lee McKenzie A. B. Good Texas Fort Worth Huntress Panhandle Amarillo Playview Lubbock Rotan Abilene Temple Splawn Walter Splawn University of Texas The State University Fermuson Rob

24 Hours in Juarez Jail Cures American Girl

Dorothy Carey, 19, and sister Marie, 20, of Buffalo, N.Y., faced a Juarez jail term after a clash with a dance hall inspector. The pair chose jail or a 40 peso fine but could not meet the judge’s amount, spending 24 hours behind bars before friends in El Paso arranged their release.

EL Paso Juarez Dorothy Carey Buffalo, N.Y Dorothy Marie

Ferguson Defies Ku Klux in Decatur Rally Amid Immigration Talk

The Dallas Morning excerpt describes Ferguson denouncing the Ku Klux Klan in Decatur as he blasts immigration policy and Mexican voters. He claims Felix Robertson uses Klan support for votes, notes Mexicans are largely Catholic, and accuses Simmons Clarke of Klan reform while alleging grand gizzard Evans misused funds. Governor Neff attended the Old Settlers event.

Ku Klux Klan Felix Forum Rio Grande Felix Robertson Ferguson Simmons and Clarke Mr. Evans Decatur M. W. Burch Burch Liberty Jim Ferguson Patsy” Lippen Tegro Cook Lillard Texas Neff Patsy

Clayton Head Ties Party Finances to Texas Campaign

Houston based W L Clayton named director of finance for the Democratic National Committee in Texas by Tesse H Jones. Jones says Clayton will collect funds to defeat expenses of the party and cites Davis Davis Bryan lead in the South and declares Texas must do more to support democracy in the campaign.

New York Tesse H. Jones Houston Democratic National Committee W. L. Clayton Texas Jones Democratic Committee Clayton John, Davis Locust Valley Davis John W. Davis Bryan Solid South Democratic Party Woodrow Wilson John Davis Republican Party United States South Adency

Mexican aviator Yanez sights new Mexican helicopter plans

Captain Carl T. E. Yanez of the Mexicali army and noted auto racer visits San Antonio to inspect air motor developments for Obregon government. He outlines an all wooden monotype plane concept, high altitude adaptations, and a promising but unfinished helicopter project with sustained flight potential.

Mexico Carl T. E. Yanez Mexicali Republic New York Obregon Yanez San Antonio

Davis Bryan campaign plan to raise funds announced

Right thinking Texans raise funds to defray expenses of the Davis-Bryan campaign. Jesse H. Jones, director of finance for the Democratic National Committee, will announce his plan for reaching the people.

Texas Clayton Jesse H. Jones Democratic National Committee

Woman smoker dies at 122 in New Mexico

Mrs. Carmelita Barreras, oldest woman in New Mexico, dies in Albuquerque at 122. She had smoked cigarettes for over 50 years. The oddly mixed report includes aviation remarks by Captain Yanez about battles with rebels, DeHavilland planes, and plans to visit Kelly Field.

New Mexico Albuquerque N. M Carmelita Barreras South America Mexico City Darton Ohio Yanez Ocotlan Enrique Estrada Europe Kelly Field Lara

Absentee Voting Surges in Runoff. Ferguson Leads

Absentee voting for the August 23 runoff rose sharply with over 20 ballots cast by Saturday afternoon, the largest single day total since August 13. Early tallies suggest Mrs. Miriam Ferguson holds a large majority of absentee ballots, and Bexar County is expected to favor her.

Miriam Ferguson Bexar County Ferguson

Kidnapped Wife Pleads For Help In San Antonio

Mrs. Josephine Villalozas pleads in a letter to husband Andres for rescue from men who held her for over a week. City detectives Walling and Norton renewed efforts as clues unravel. a former city police officer was arrested for questioning. Authorities suspect confinement within the city or possible removal toward Mexico.

Josephine Villalozas Andres Villalogas Monterey’ Street Walling and Norton Tam Avenue B Mgr Villalozas Mexico San Antonio

Court rules bobbers are not barbers in Minnesota

In Minneapolis on August 16 the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that women may bob hair without a license. Mme. DeGuile, a beauty shop leader, was sentenced to the wart house but need not serve her sentence according to the ruling.

Minneapolis Minnesota Mme. DeGuile Supreme Court

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