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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1924

Page

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Jefferson's daring voyage through treacherous river voyage continues

The Jefferson crew endure a second day of severe hardship on the river voyage toward Floresce. Food lost, boat capsized, motor submerged, and crew forced to paddle for miles as natives report the changing river and the ship presses toward the Gulf. Admiral Loring remains hopeful the voyage will reach Floresce by Thursday night.

Jefferson Boehner Elmendott Makerip Gulf Jeff

Investors Accure Katy Railroad Stock Rise on Consolidation Hopes

Investors have been buying Katy Railroad shares amid expectations of consolidation in therail system and potential gains from future restructuring. Purchases recently averaged blocks around two thousand shares with prices moving from 10 3 2 to 16 1 4, as traders cited improving earnings prospects and strategic value amid interstate commission scrutiny.

Maory Great Northern Railway Sery Sen Gulf Coast Lines Pacific Interstate ‘Commerce ‘Commission Aerther Road Ee Ok

Two Guadalupe Men Held in Bexar Jail on Liquor Charges

August Friedick and Rudolph Wal of Guadalupe county are jailed in Bexar County on liquor charges after raided seizures near Seguin. Both waived preliminary hearings and face bonds of 500 dollars each. Carlos Sanchez and Elaria Gomez were remanded to jail in default of 500-dollar bonds after preliminary hearing.

August Friedick Rudolph Wal Guadalupe County Bexar County United States L. Edwards Friedick Minn Jon Wahl Seguin Carlos Sanchez Elaria Gomez General Prohibition Aaa Cay

Cotton rush swamps railroad as ships fill fast

Freight agent C. Wilson says the cotton rush is no cinch with all shippers trying to book sailings for August 31. Compresses are swamped and orders pour in as desks overflow with papers and telephones jangle.

C. . Wilson Sao Wilson Amverybody

Three Men Ordered From Bishop Over Coast Water Feud

L G Hall attorney Gen Watterson business man William Simons all of Bishop California were forced to leave Bishop after a months absence due to a feud between Bishop residents and the city of Los Angeles over a canal carrying water that was dynamited.

Los Angeles L. G. Hall Watterson William Ssimons Bishop Cal Los Ai Bishop Rand Te J Boon Hall Angeles Bis

I Will Go On To Govern Well For Texas

The speaker asserts that a woman’s democratic duty requires her to act when her husband’s name cannot be carried. She emphasizes qualifications, reform, and a practical platform to govern well. Endorsed by Texas voters, she claims public faith vindicated her goal and vows to continue toward better governance despite doubt.

Naeces Vindiis Polan Muy Texas Thas

Warships Move Overseas After Railroad Seizure

British and American warships reach Chefoo and Weikaiwei amid actions by the Chinese provinces of Chekiang and Kiangsi. The seizure of railway lines along the Peking-Shanghai route triggers international naval responses as foreign powers react to disruption in eastern China.

Shanghai

Fire destroys eight bales of new cotton at San Saba yard

San Saba Texas August 28 Fire of unknown origin consumed eight bales of new crop cotton in the San Saba cotton yard about 4 o clock Wednesday morning. Most of the cotton belonged to J. W McConnell and Sons with the remainder held by local farmers.

San Saba Tex J. W McConnell and Sons

Lindeman Leads Montana Primary With Early Returns

Helena dispatch reports early results from 843 of var precincts across 49 counties. United States senator leads include Lindeman ahead of Rankin and Alison in Republican contests. Eyars leads Democrats in the first district while Collett Kirschwing head Republican secondary candidates in the second district. Governor race shows Dixon ahead for Republicans with Erikson leading Democrats, while Romney and Denny trail. Advertisement notes and stray phrases appear amid the cell counts.

Helena Mont United States Linderman Rankin Alison Congress Eyars Cooney McKay Jielean Biel al Y McLaughin Republic Collett Dixon Dennis Erikson Romney Denny Harpton

GOP Delays Nominee Selection for Texas Governor

Aug 28 Houston Republicans postpone naming a gubernatorial candidate until after next week’s Democratic state convention. T. P. Lee’s resignation prompted the delay with Harry H. Rogers and Henry Zweifel discussed as possible nominees. Party leaders urge a high minded, Christian gentleman candidate and cross party support from Democrats unhappy with Ferguson. Mrs. F. E. Isley and J. B. Rankin nominated for state roles.

Houston Republican State Executive Committee Dallas T. P. Lee Harry H. Rogers San Antonio Henry Zweifel Fort Worth Zweifel R. B. Creager Texas Creager F. E. Isley Park Place State Superintendent of Public Instruction Rank Ghurn Iaud. Com

Robinson to assist in Dawes reparations plan work

Henry A. Robinson president of the Angelés national bank will collaborate with Owen D. Young on administering the Dawes reparations plan. Young previously served with Robinson and General Charles G. Dawes in the original Dawes committee sessions. An advertisement section appears about a medicine guarantee and refund policy from Sucher's.

Robinson DAWES Henry AL. Robinson National Bank O Angelés Avil Robinsons Owen D. Young M. Young J Mr. Robinson Charles G. Dawes Dawes Committee Nado Peg

Schooner Adria MacDonald Lost In Week Long Storm

The schooner Adria MacDonald a 200 ton vessel en route from New York to Halifax with coal and a crew of five is reported to have been drowned during a week long storm off Halifan. Captain W As Milter and the five crew members are named among presumed victims.

Halifan Aus W. As Milter Adria MacDonald New_York Halifas

Major Livingstone Demanded by Ros in Moros Crisis

In a terse dispatch from Lana, Major Livingstone is urged to resign as governor after seven months in office. President Wood appointed him as Governor General. the Senate approved the nomination on August 21. The note hints at an administration code violation and claims a provincial board member or treasurer aided during a governorship vacancy.

Sianila Lana Charles E. Livingstone

Freight Car Thefts Show Notable Reduction Across Industry

Freight claim agent Jones of the A P, with cooperation from merchants, reports a drop in thefts of freight cars. He notes boxes broken into due to lack of strapping and recommends two strapping systems. National losses last year reached about 3,000,000, with Sap incurring 1800 in damage, a figure small relative to total freight handled.

B. BK Jones United States Sap

Beaumont Plans $150000 School Bond Issue

The city seeks approval for a $150,000 school bond issue approved by the department. The bonds will mature and bear interest at a rate per cent, with details pending.

1Cationary General's Department City of

Democratic rally in Temple honors Mrs Ferguson Smarr

Indications point to a large Democratic nominating rally in Temple Tex on Friday night for Mrs. Ferguson Smarr, with delegations from Dallas and other North Texas areas. The event includes a special train, automobile caravan, and addresses by Mrs. Ferguson and former Governor James Ferguson, as well as other party nominees.

Temple Tex Mividm A North Texas Bert Worth Fergison Ferguson Barry Miller Kravernoy Shre

Rockefeller kin meet in Chicago at Lake Forest home

A telegram from John D. Rockefeller expresses pleasure that the Rockefeller association has been a success. Fifty relatives from Chicago Oak Park Il Galva Ill Des Moines Ia and Grand Rapids Mich were guests today of Mrs Bailey Rockefeller McCormick at her Lake Forest home.

Chicagyu Aug John D. Rockefeller Rockefely Association Orginization Smn Chicago Oak Park Galva Jil Des Moines Grand Rapids Baith Rockefeller McCormick Lake Forest

City Hall Thievery Targeted by Increased Guard

Thieves operating in City Hall prompted Mayor Obin to order a stronger presence. Police Chief Van Riper plans Sunday and holiday patrols with a special guard at night, aiming to curb daytime thefts from offices and fixtures.

Obin van Riper Sterling

Illness of Anatole France Worries Friends

Aug 28 reports from Tours say famed writer Anatole France Berle is gravely ill and confined to bed for three days causing grave anxiety among his friends.

Tours Leges Anatole Berle

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