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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1924
Page
1
H Barker recalls a visit to Bonolaln in which his 17 1 2 collar size defied local shops. After failed searches for a fit, a barber directs him to a hardware store with a window full of horsecollars. He also notes Honolulu’s warmth with a high of 88 degrees and a range between 60 and 6.
A 30 year old French veteran, a captain and decorator by trade, attempted suicide at a hospital after being wounded. He described the act in a reenactment for officers and left a French note for a friend. He is held for health examination while police investigate the incident.
Universal Service reports Mars ignored greetings after approaching Earth at 34,000,000 miles. The Red Planet turned its south pole away, offering no acknowledgment to radio enthusiasts and scientists who followed its voyage. The encounter left observers feeling snubbed despite the publicity.
A fire at the Coppercode store in Tyler, Texas Aug. 23 caused estimated damages around 315,000. The blaze began in the FP 1d coppercode area and spread to several adjoining streets, with authorities investigating the origin.
New York August 28 1923 Mrs Ethel Reed details a dramatic court filing claiming her husband Edward Everett Reed wooed her with lavish promises and long distance love notes. Miss Jeanne Forstall admits living with Reed but denies any romance, calling the arrangement a collusive divorce ploy. Reed granted $75 weekly alimony with possible appeal.
Obituary notices for Alois Knittel aged 9 of 625 South Flores died Saturday morning at his mother's home. burial to Bastrop Texas. Naomi Stokes age 89 died at 2717 North Flores Saturday morning. survived by daughter and relatives. services Sunday afternoon. Emma Matthey age 24 died in a local hospital Saturday. burial Sunday at El Carmen cemetery. Funeral directors and undertakers listings follow with multiple firms and contact details.
A six year old girl Mandalie Smith wanders at night in a half asleep state, leaving home four times to walk blocks toward a church. Her father, a gun in hand, faced his daughter as authorities say the episodes stem from a budding imagination and will likely fade with time. doctors note no serious illness.
A deputy sheriff at Lytle Texas 25 miles southwest of San Antonio reported early Saturday that five African American men were arrested in a stolen car after a late night stop. A white man with them escaped as detectives opened an investigation to see if they match a known highway robbery group.
Harry Hainsworth an Englishman living in the United States for nineteen years forgot his alien status while attempting to reenter on an American passport. A Buffalo Athletic Club member and swimming director he was sent to report the Olympics and served as a swimming official. He sailed to France and returned on the Olymp ic and is held at Ellis Island within 90 days of naturalization.
Aug 23 report notes several positions left open as 48 graduates from the School of Library Science in Selancs of West area were offered positions but not enough young women available to fill them.
Court action centers on marital disputes as Judge David Gottikel addresses testimony from Marga McGrathy and others. The case involves accusations tied to in-law influence on marriages, with regional headlines noting tension and legal proceedings in New York.
Cedar Point Ohio reports delegates at the Merchant Tailors Designers annual sessions predict a shift toward plain men’s apparel. The forecast notes designers expect simpler styles to dominate this year and next, with emphasis on practicality for everyday wear.
In Baldwin Michigan on August 28 farmer Paschen allegedly shot at Frances Jackson after an alleged failed plan to break up her relationship with neighbor Jack son. The attack left minor wounds and Paschen then killed himself. An inquest will be held to determine the events.
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