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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1925
Page
3
A stepfather attacked by two girls aged 15 and 12 after fighting with their mother in a Dal Das Street home. The elder girl restrained him with a vehicle prop, the younger punched and kicked as neighbors intervened. The mother declined hospital care and refused to press charges.
A Chicago St. Louis social scandal unfolds as Lawrence, vice president of a Missouri life insurer, leaves home amid threats to “get even” after arrest with Jain Grover. His wife, Lynne Fernald Tayreitee, plans a divorce suit, while a St. Louis society widow is involved in whatreadable fragments suggest as a troubled domestic scene at Gatesworth.
A circulated petition asks the county to gravel a five mile hard surfaced road between St. Medgwig and Elmentore via Adkins. Farmers would haul gravel by wagon and team, with a county commissioners meeting likely next week to consider the request. The petition urges equitable graveling of other sections and cites Adkins as a trading center on the route.
Aug 18 report quotes Judge Alfred Z Tatley urging society to protest evil as crime rises under wartime conditions. He condemns glorification of criminals and calls for harsher measures, criticizing media and soft-hearted propaganda that allegedly enrolls criminals. He discusses trials and restrictions on trafficking and punishment as a deterrent.
A Philadelphia judge on August term. The defendant, 45, faced charges as a vulture case involving alleged theft from inmates at the Philadelphia Waynl Fos facility. Detected through a freecurt process, the magistrate ordered payment of restitution.
A reported burglar stumble and fatal fall near a Dig resolver site ended a pursuit. The wounded individual claimed self injury during the escape, with witnesses noting he crumbled and suffered a fatal outcome as he fell while fleeing. Police are investigating the incident.
Ambiguous text fragment discusses a daily newspaper plan in Tokyo. Mentions Ai and Tori with an 18 year old context, referencing a world meeting and a daily paper usage. Names and specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR.
In Winnetka a burning automobile drew police attention after a chase. A.J. Makette was arrested for speeding and driving a machine with a defective license while the fire, traced to a coal boiler, spread along the car’s rear area. Officer Ortone questioned the wreck and noted a strong gasoline odor.
A fragmented Aug 1 report notes beauty experts emphasize facial exercises and wellness as aids to mood and appearance. The piece mentions Miss Toy and others, describing attempts to improve expression and confidence through simple daily routines.
An Indianapolis item reports Mayor Lew Shank commenting on an incident where a person, described as a bum, swallows a cigar while an auto hat dispute prompted repairs. The piece notes public nuisance and safety concerns as city officials discuss response and service delays.
Fragmented OCR notes claim New York State has few homeowners while contrasting other states. Mentions percentages and interstate comparisons involving population, households, and ownership trends with unclear sources and garbled names.
Milwaukee Aug 18 Norma Krueger 25 wife of George 25 was jailed after stabbing him in the chest during a quarrel. He lies in Emergency Hospital with a stab wound as the wife sobbed I want him to live and forgive me. Krueger is the woman s second husband. The will recover.
A New York fire killed five members of a single family in Central Valle s when Thorne Bull’s dwelling burned yesterday. Mrs Harry Ball, her three children Gladys Harold an infant, and Mrs J C Conklin died. The sole survivor, Mr Hall, awakened by flames and escaped toward his wife’s room but was blocked by smoke and stairs. He reached a nearby farm and saw neighbors while the blaze consumed the house.
A mother in Brittol Tenn recalls eczema on her three month old causing intense itching and sleepless nights. After trying various treatments she used Cuticura Soap Ointment and a sample of Cuticura Heap and Ointment, then purchased more and the condition healed within a month. The advertisement promotes Cuticura products for pore cleansing and soothing routines.
A fragment from a local page notes a sugar coated liver oil tablet marketed for puny children and underdeveloped youngsters. It mentions doctors and druggists advertising the product widely, claiming it builds healthy flesh and bone, with a caution about taste and potential poisoning of a child.
A garbled report notes a Mexican policy directing consuls to issue passports only to immigrants who promise to return. The move aims to finance agricultural work, but leaves thousands of likely arrivals in limbo as the government backs a restrictive plan.
A clipped OCR fragment notes a time reference and local verification of hour or period in the community ledger. The readable portion hints at a time entry and its placement within a schedule or record. No names, places, or concrete events are clearly identifiable.
A second wedding for the senator's daughter draws attention in Hamilton as guests fill the house at St Emith. Police maintain order amid rumors of a staged ceremony, while guests include notable figures from the region.
Aug 18 at Walter Reed hospital William M Jardine underwent a minor operation for remaining infected dental issues. Attendants report he is resting comfortably and progress is satisfactory. A complete rest is essential. he will remain hospitalized indefinitely for recovery.
The body of Ella Beiggs Briggs, mother of cartographer Clare Briggs, was buried beside her husband in New Rochelle. Mr and Mrs Briggs and other family members attended brief grave services.
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