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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1924

Page

2

Mars Theory Verified by Scientists

Observations from Towell Observatory near Flagstaff Arizona confirm long held Mars theories. Photographs and visuals show a day and night cycle and seasons similar to Earth, with an atmosphere of carbonic acid and oxygen, scarce water, and desert like regions. Darker areas suggest vegetation in spring and summer, while a receding snow cap marks seasonal change.

Universal Service Flagstaff Ariz Mars Towel Observatory Leas Develped

Democrats select stump speakers for DNC bureau

In Washington August 2 the Democratic National Committee announced the completion of its organization and the selection of the speakers bureau personnel. Representative James McCuin of Oklahoma was named bureau chairman, Mrs Bernice Pyke of Ohio vice chairman, and John L V Costello of Washington assistant to the chairman.

Waaschawton D.C Democratic National Committee Dureau James ¥. McCuin‘sie Oklahoma Men Bureau Bernice 5. Pyke Ohio John ‘l V. Costello Washington, D. C

Plant Juice promised relief for stomach ailments says San Antonio man

A San Antonio resident, St. Newman of Cortonwood Avenue, credits Plant Juice for complete stomach relief after years of pain. He reports improved digestion, relief from gas and sour stomach, restored appetite, weight gain, and better sleep. The Plant Juice Manix was introduced at Sommers' drug store and San Antonio stores offer free samples.

Erwin St. ¥. Newman San Antonio Cortonvrood Avenue Ina Deng Store Houston Navarro Sommers

Lieutenant Cannon Returns to Kelly After Cross Country Flight

First Lieut J K Cannon completed a 60 hour cross country flight in a DH-4B, visiting air service schools from St Louis to Chanute Field then returning to Kelly Field San Antonio. The month long schedule was cut to two weeks due to weather and storms. He departed Aug 7 from Kelly with Staff Sergeant Cox, landing safely after each forced descent and gathering first hand information on instruction at other schools.

J.K. Cannon Kelly Field Cannon Cox St Louie Dayton Washington Langley Field Aberdeen New York Delfonte Cleveland Chicago Datroit Selfridge Field Chanute Field San Antonio

Official Orders Relieve Officers for Duty Across Numerous Posts

A long list of military officers including Maj Burt W Palliips Capt Reginald Duckt Col Charles T Potter and many others are relieved from various assignments and reassigned to posts such as Port Mihon Allen Fort Sam Houston Camp Custer and Fort Leavenworth with several being placed in organized reserves and given new duties. Leaves and extensions are noted for several captains majors and lieutenants with durations ranging from days to months. Introduction of promotions and appointments also appears alongside amended orders and transfers across multiple corps and divisions.

Burt W. Palliips Cleveland Public Schools Reginald Duckt Medical Corps Port Mihon Allen Boston Charles T. Potter Engineers Mississippi River Commission Organized Reserves Kansas City Carl A. Bishop Infantry Texas & M Camp Custer Itudeate Lawson Fort Sami Houston Vexas A Alan EB. Campbey Field Artillery Jona W. XN. Schulz Curtis J. Pillsbury Thomas E. Campbell Samuel Jo Eaton Jr Mar! Clark William C. Williams Louis G. Weisman Elmer E. Singier Jr Fort McPherson Baltimore Gol. Howard ©. Price Taird Corps Air Maryland Ional Guard Patrick J. O'Shaugdnessy War Empartment Board of Contracts and Adjustments John G. Botton Ordrane Assernon TF Vani - Her Letterman John Justice Fort Leavenworth Willie Brown Fort Fort Crook Fort Sill Harold Johnson Coast Artillery Hawaii New York Stephd T.reut Robert A. Hilswortth Taccan Brooks Field Arnold W. Zimmeraan John T. Williams Eighth Corps Musketee Charles Stowe Stodter Signal Corps Frank B. Hastie Fort Bliss Lawton Camp Normoyte Adalphe St. A. Fairbanks Perolied Edward H. deSaussure Cavalry Fort Toten Fort Oglethorpe Pier L. Focards Eupingers Fort Humphers Buffalo N. Y Howard Barnes Troat Artilery Teserve Camp Meade Owe R. Marriott Camp Lewin Asalaned Fort McDowell Howard F. Schoonover Theld Artillery Port Bragg Cne Purdue C University Arthur German Stevens Philadelphia Adam Melsleichn Quartermaster Reserve Frederick W. Browne Finance Department Washington Fork Leavenworth Leonard F. Fello Laovton Percy E. van Nostrand Jelly Field Howard G. Davidaen Air Service Scelly Flota Enoch Graf Quarterbaceter Columaus Ohto Tra Augustus Aunt Prada Frederick EB. Johnston Coset Artiller Jacksonville Raleigh George V Ice Fort aleDowell San Francisco Luther R Moore Presidio Murgeo John L. Meddaugh John L. Meddaugh.” Medical Corpa Pernier A. Mix Miedical Corms McDowell Harry Campbell Snider Geastorm Sonthe Cast Panies RB Dubh Kelly Field Chanute Field

Fort Worth Plans Defense Day Observances

A Fort Worth civic committee of 100, formed by the Chamber of Commerce and local civic clubs, prepares Defense Day activities after the mayor declines to participate. Lt. Thomas H. Christian reports a reserve unit already at full war strength and says all organizations will be mobilized. Cities like Brownwood, Galveston, and Toaster also plan observances, with many small towns expected to hold picnics or similar events amid broad support and limited opposition.

Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Defense Thomas H. Christian Fort Sam Houston Jesas Christian Browniwood Galveston Defense Dar

Retreat Planned At Alamo Tuesday

Troops under US colors will hold retreat and pass in review on Alamo plaza with OL M I G from Fort Sam Houston. Ninth Teantry band will preface with a concert. National Anthem to be played by that band. students arrive by trucks and parade Crockett and Blum streets. traffic shut off. Mayor Tobin and Brig Gen Brown among reviewers. Colonel Culver flies cross country from Kelly Field to Wicken, Ariz, on corps area airways duty with 4 mechanics accompanying.

United States Alamo Plaza OL M. I. G Fort Sam Houston Ninth Teantry Twenty-third Infantry Ninza Twenhird Crockett and Blum John W.tobin Preston Brown S Antonio Alamo Avenue E

Doctor Invents New Truss For Rupture Healing

Kansas City doctor Andrews announces a lightweight truss with no pads or belts that he claims heals ruptures without operation. He offers a free trial by correspondence, asking readers to write for details and a coupon.

Kansas City Sr. Andrews Koch Andrews

Free Trial Offer Coupon Request

A reader requests a free trial offer coupon from Dr Andrews at 1778 Koch Building. The note provides the sender’s name and address and asks for no obligations.

Dr. Andrews Koch Bldz

Brooks flier clocks coast in eleven hours flight

Lieutenant Julian Hadden flew from Brooks Field to San Diego in about 11 hours showing an unusually fast time for a 1200 mile distance. The mission started Friday morning. Captain Perry E. Taylor and Captain Thomas G. Willamy receive new duties and leaves. Lieutenant Colonel Charles T. Martin named acting provost marshal for the Eighth Corps Area. Major Francis C. Crowley granted two months leave. Galveston inspection ordered for Fort Crockett ordnance.

Brooks Field San Diego Julian H. Hadden Harden Charles TP. Martin G-1 Eighth Corps Galveston Glen F. Jenks Wiedth Corpa Arca Fort Crockett

Monkey in pulpit jolts Butte sermon at First Baptist

In Butte Montana Rev. Colin O Farrell preached to a large congregation while a tethered monkey sat beside him on the pulpit. The monkey chirped and leaped as the preacher read from the pulpit and lamp-lit stage. The service turned to a moral plea against evolution urging God created man. A student-daughter reportedly trained the animal for the stunt, causing a dramatic interrupted sermon and lights required for focus.

Butte Mont Colin O'Warrell O'Farrell Mionkey Toor Franks O’barreil Sehcol Chicago Mr. O'Farrell

Soviet Executions Surpass U S War Losses, Experts Say

American government experts report the Soviet Cheka executed 1786 persons, more than Russia’s World War I casualties of 1,700,000 and over three times the combined U S losses in the Mexican, Civil, Spanish and World Wars totaling 501,080.

Universal Service Washington D. C Russia United States Army

San Pedro Drowning Victim Identified

Positive identification of Enrique Hernandez aged 14 of 338 Blam Street was made after his body was recovered from a San Pedro Park pool. An older brother Felipa Hernandez identified him. he is believed to have suffered a heart attack while swimming around 8 p.m. Sunday. Firemen and physicians could not revive him.

San Pedro’ Park The Riche Undertaking Company Enrique Hernandes Blam Street Felipe Hernandez

Forgiveness sought for would be slayers in Kansas City

Jackson county constables thwarted a plot to murder a two week old baby as Loren Peer son and his wife sought to flee Bates City. Parents B G Reerson and the Bainbridge couple arrived at the county line seeking forgiveness and a chance to care for the child. The young couple, prominent in Bates City, had wed recently and moved to Kansas City to escape talk after the birth. They were held without bond pending arraignment, with relatives visiting and a prayer offered for the infant’s welfare.

Kansas Loren Peerson Jackson County B. G. Reerson Peersons A. S. Bainbridge Bates City Women's Department General Peerson Irs Kansas City

National Jewelers Meet Opens in St Louis Amid Jewels Display

Jewelers from across the nation converge in St Louis for the National Retail Jewelers Association convention running all week. Biridwood F. Hufnagel of Mount Vernon presides at the opening. Concurrently the National Jewelers Publicity Association and Retail Jewelers Association of Missouri hold sessions. A $10,000 jewel exhibit opens at the Statler hotel with guards provided by special police.

ST. Louis National Retail Jewelers’ Association Biridwood F. Hufnagel Mount Vernon N. X Naional Jewelers’ Publicity Association Retail Jewelers’ Association of Missouri Statler

Motive Sought in Death by Poison in Austin Hotel

Police investigate why Donald Harphan 35 registered at Randell Hotel took poison Sunday night after being missing since Saturday. His body was found in his room by friend J Mahaney and hotel staff with bottles of poison nearby. No note found. car located on street outside.

Donald Harphan Randell Hotel Harphan J. Mahaney Mahaney A. P. Porter

Dr Rufus Johnston Noted Pastor Dies At 69 In Pleasantville

Dr Rufus Perry Johnston 69 years old former pastor of the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church died at his Pleasantville home. He previously led congregations in St. Joseph Missouri and St. Louis.

Pleasantville Rufus Perry Johnston Fifth Avenue Baptist Church Johnston St. Joseph Missouri St. Louis

Posse Captures One Slayer as Others Escape in Louisiana

In Bienville Parish near Archdia and Desdemona, a posse trapped two of three fugitives, Fred Colemat and Willin Washington, after a murder of Sheriff B M Renif Jackson Parish. Booker Basse was captured near Desdemona, with armed patrols and mob talk following.

Shreveport Fred Colemat Willin Washington B. M. Reni Jackson “Parish Torge Areadia Bienville Parish Aneley Murtle Borthy Archdia Coleman Washington Booker Basse Desdemona Ansler Booke

Bank Robbers Strike First National Bank in Aug Mystery

Seven bandits robbed the First National Bank of $10,500 in Fayetteville and fled by automobile. Sheriff Schnipper reported that three men matched the gang description and had camped nearby before the crime. Pursuit traced them to Nashville before the trail went cold. This was the second Southern Illinois bank holdup in 24 hours and the twelfth in five months, occurring as the Minor Barker Association gathered in Edwardsville to discuss stopping the robberies.

First National “Bank Fayetteville Schnipper St. Claireoanies Edwardsville

Selling San Antonio luncheon topic set by Cham bers

The Salesmanship Club luncheon at Guntur will feature G M Chambers presenting Selling San Antonio to Steels. DL Kaufman will lead the day. Tom H Eitheridge Jr and Wallace Rogers will welcome guests. Tean Moore serves as bouncer. Margaret Wallace will perform special dances.

San Antonio G. M. Chambers Tuncheon Guntur DL. Kaufman Tom H. Eitheridge Jr Wallace Rogers Tean Moore Margaret Wallace

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lowell Grove ENEWS Lieutenant Cannon Kelly Culver C. C. Culver Kelly Weld Cruss Wueson Areca Airways Brooks FO Dalas Perry E. Taylor Dallas Exag National Guard Ine Stenetor 22Th Cavalry Thomas G. Willamy Fitzsimons General Hospital Denver Francis C. ¥. Crowley Fort Clark Schocklin Lenya Absense John Schocktin Fort Blige Preacher U. S San Pedro National Jewelers Association Austires Police Rufus Johnston Boy al St .Mary's Ste Crockett Ns SA Antonio Alamo Iron Works Nu-Grape Bottling Co Euclid Avenue Texas
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