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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1924

Page

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Valuable Pups to Aid Crippled Children Auction Planned

A dog show in San Antonio will auction pedigreed collies Airedales Pekinese and terriers to benefit crippled children. Breeders from Ohio Nebraska Washington and Texas send dogs including Tony the Airedale and a white collie puppy to raise funds for a city hospital project. Committees across several states organize the sale with local societies and kennels contributing dogs and support.

Ark Sto. San Antonio Newcomerstown Ohio James Dillehay Ollie Pierre Avill Airedale G.F. Fouts South Sioux Nebraska Corn Belt Renewners Edward Nelson Dingley Washington, D. C Frank Upham Washington and Lee Heights Hallie Ball San Antonio Ant Texas

Forged Cipher Ties Telegram to Prelude of War

Berlin reports a forged Austrian telegram allegedly altered by a cipher to spark war fears. An unnamed high official in Vienna’s foreign office is blamed by Die Stunde for the manipulation echoing the Ems dispute. The dispatch presented to Emperor Franz Josef prompted mobilization, with blame pointed at Berchtold and a mysterious cipher author.

Berlin Poy eDie Stunde Bismarck Germany France Prussabia Berch

Man Confesses Kidnaping Self To Cover Gambling Loss

Aug 30. Herbert, 26, told police he tied himself to a tree in St Bernard Parish for 80 hours to cover a gambling loss. He says he was disoriented by heat and lack of food and water, and was treated at a hospital for exposure. He was married and planned to inform his family of the events.

New Cleans Tellgin Actree St. Bernardo Parish Max Herbert Etle

Battling Wife Knocks Romance Out Of Champion

The champion welterweight Joseph Bonner files for divorce in New York Superior Court claiming his wife Louise beat him in repeated duels and once delivered a violent left hook. He says the quarrels and a public mockery in the navy followed their marriage on September in 1919 as Louise broke through his guard and struck him in the face.

New York Joseph Bonner U. S Mississippi Dempsey Louise Spear Bonner Louise United States Navy

San Antonio Expo Board Chosen Next Tuesday Morning

The Chamber of Commerce agricultural committee will select a five member board to represent the proposed International Exposition in San Antonio. A subcommittee named by Friday has 40 to 50 candidates. law may cap directors, while a half mile track project costs 20 000 to 25 000 dollars. An engineer will be hired to study needs as planners aim for a fall expo without clashing with the spring Fiesta.

San Antonio Agricultural Committee of Chamber of Commiétée Albert Steves'Sr N. H. King W. A. Wurzbach R.ponder EB. D. ‘Henry C. H. Alvord Agricultural Department Gost San Jacinto United States Mexico Central and South America

TammanY Leader Endorses Women in Reform Push

New York Aug 28 The Tammany leader now endorses women’s participation in the reform effort. Details of the shift and its impact on party dynamics are developing as supporters react to the change.

Orange Growers Meeting at Chamber of Commerce

Orange growers in Rodlaride met at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss plans for an agreement regulating shipments among sales agencies. The proposed deal aims to aid small growers by creating a cooperative framework and stabilizing prices and distribution.

Rodlaride Chamber of ‘Commerce

Kilkenny: Riot and Crutches Mark a February Clash

Fragmentary report notes a clash tied to Gallig gangsters with officials citing an attempted life threat against a leader. Riots lasted about a half hour with eight dry raids recorded. Shelton is described in vague terms with bars and a windfall of tension. Young is reportedly in Atlanta on crutches.

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Men Die in Tank Explosion in Bay Area

In Bay area incident Fred Zingg aged 65 and Peter Powers aged 14 were burned to death when a truck driven by Zingg was struck by an interurban car, triggering an explosion in a tank. Fire officials investigated the scene.

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Fair pupil rescues swimming teacher at Atlantic City

Miss Net Harkans, a pupil, saved John Feeney after he was overwhelmed while learning to swim at Atlantic City. Feeney says the instructor began lessons without her prior swimming, and she plunged in to pull him ashore. He vows never to hire a female instructor again.

Atlantic City Nettie’ Harkans John Feeney North Hampshire Avenue Miss Harkans Feeney

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