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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
2
Washington reports Naval Research Laboratory and Carnegie Institute discoveries aim to remove radio fading. High frequency transmitters may cost about 100000, far less than current 2.2 million stations. Heaviside theory of an upper atmospheric ionized layer guides new designs, with ionization impacting wave deflection and range.
A Fort Worth attorney, Tames W. Swayne, was named chairman of the Texas industrial accident board, succeeding J. H. Fowler after ten years on the board. The appointment was announced by the governor's office.
Galveston reports detail the arrest of four African American suspects connected to a garage theft ring. Detectives recovered tires and tubes valued at several hundred dollars and linked the gang to robberies in Gonzales and Seguin. Fingerprints from a damaged garage door are being compared to in-jail suspects.
In Honolulu Aug 30 Admiral W Fatterr head of the Navy Department Aeronautics warned that passenger travel by air could begin within a year or two, with a projected October start for demonstrations. Exhumation request related to the death of a brother is noted, and death by injuries from a separate incident is reported.
Chicago report describes Victor Pipke branding the initials V B on Tobias Johnson after luring him to a home under the guise of wine. Pipke bound and roughed him, branded the initials on Johnson’s cheek, and ordered him to leave town within 24 hours or be killed. Johnson later presented at a police station with the marks. Pipke fled, and Mrs Wicks was detained.
Dr. Max Mason president elect at the University of Chicago speaks on college life during a trying period. He notes shifting viewpoints and praises the temper of students while emphasizing growth toward truth and morality as each generation moves closer to these ideals.
Tyler report: Loray’s agent for the International Great Northern at Lindale was killed and Fenni Crook, 21, wife of Lindale, was injured internally in a car accident near there last night. Crook’s condition is serious.
The Weatmoorland College summer art class presents an exhibition Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The public may view works in commercial and public school art, oil painting, watercolors, tapestry, china painting, glass, enamels, and decorative novelties. Miss Myctle Langston, art director, oversaw the program as the department enlarged facilities.
Aug 20. Nine court martial sessions concluded with penalties to members of the howitzer company of the 143rd infantry. Jim Hamilton Clarence Candles Cecil Bahl and Joy Martin faced fines or short jail terms for alleged failure to drill. Lieutenant Post presided.
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