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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1924

Page

3

Spanish War Veterans Hear Commander in San Antonio

William Langford department commander and aide W R Duke visited the San Antonio Camp of United Spanish War Veterans. They toured sights and were formally welcomed by the Ladies Auxiliary Eugene J. Hernandez Camp No 2 at Knights of Pythias Hall. The event included addresses by Langford and Duke and a resolutions report urging support for House Resolution 5934. About 200 veterans attended.

William §. Langford W. R. Duke San Antonio United Spanish War Veterans Ladies’ Auxiliary Eugene J. Hernandez Knights of Pythias Hall Langford M. Chambers Duke Auxiliary William W. Herring Committee On Labor Temple W. H. Kenyon Brasteady Bailey

Mrs Muriel Shaw Wins Reno Decree

Mrs Muriel J Shaw wife of Earl B Shaw son of Leslie M Shaw former secretary of the treasury was granted a divorce in the district court here on the ground of desertion. The suit began by her husband on cruelty but she came to Reno and filed a cross complaint and won the decree.

Reno Muriel J. Shaw Earl B. Shaw Leslie M. Shaw Secretary of the Treasury

Mexican Federals kill Green brothers in Tabasco clash

Official dispatches in Mexico City report General Carlos Green and General Alejandro Green, rebel brothers, were captured by federal forces in Tabasco after a battle. They were seriously wounded and the rebellion dispersed. Press messages claim the brothers died of their wounds en route to Ville Hermosa, though unconfirmed.

Mexico City Tabasco Carlos Green Alejandro Green Ville Hermosa

Civic clubs hear about Girls Reserve drill teams

San Antonio luncheon clubs agreed to host brief drill exhibitions by the Girls Reserve. Mrs. Frank Paschal, chair, reported all city clubs accepted. The first event will showcase the W. A. drill team at the Rotary Club luncheon at St Anthony on Friday, with others to follow in the next two weeks. Over a hundred girls participate.

San Antonio Frank Paschal Rotary Club St Anthony

Marine Corps Strength Reduced in Next Budget

Washington December 3 the Navy Department budget shows a Marine Corps strength cut to 18 000 from 19 506 for the coming fiscal year. Secretary Wilbur cites the withdrawal of 1500 Marines from Santo Domingo as the reason. No other active duty force changes are indicated. The narrative notes Reserve participation in Armistice Day parades and Girls Reserves planning a Gift Day to aid Native American girls with over 150 gifts destined for New Mexico and Arizona reservations.

Washington Marine Corps Navy Department Congress Wilbur Santo Domingo Areserves G. R XW. CG New Mexico Arizona

Police drive to stop drinking in San Francisco cafes

In San Francisco police began arresting patrons found drinking liquor in downtown dining and dancing venues. Several were fined after pleading guilty in federal court. James F. Gorman and Mrs. Hazel Smith were tried by jury and acquitted. The defense argued liquor seized by prohibition agents was not the property involved, marking the first such federal case in this city.

San Francisco James F. Gorman Hazel Smith

Police Hunt Burglars After Martinez Street Theft

Police search for a burglar who broke into Mrs. Miller's home at 314 Martinez Street and stole a wrist watch and $4 in cash. The theft was discovered Tuesday evening when the family returned from a visit to friends.

Miller Martinez Street

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