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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1924

Page

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UT ex students disruption ends after heated luncheon

Disturbances among ex students of the University of Texas followed a luncheon at the St. Anthony hotel. President Walter Splawn and John A. Lomax urged support for a greater university. Maury Maverick charged the university with prioritizing athletics over academics, sparking heated exchanges before the group adjourned amid voting and closing remarks.

University of Texas St. Anthony Hotel Walter Splawn University John A. Lomax Ex-Students’ Association Maury Maverick San Antonio Dutcher Stark Board of Regents University Ta Br “Society Beeze and Atthletics Stark Henry Burney Mererick Pat Swearingen Maverick Dick Terrell Mr. Terrell

Connecticut Voters Choose Senate Candidate in New Haven

Connecticut voters went to the polls to select a successor to the late Senator Frank Brandegee. Republican Hiram Bingham, governor-elect, faces Democrat Hamilton Holt, a former editor and League of Nations advocate, in the race.

New Haven

Campaign expense probe continues in Senate hearings

A Senate committee investigating campaign expenditures resumes hearings. Two Chicago men allege a 2 million dollar fund moved from Washington to Federal Reserve banks for Republican campaign use. J. B. Cochran of Franklin National Bank of Washington and Kromett Dowd of the Postal Telegraph Company were subpoenaed for the session.

Washington Senate Chicago Federal Reserve J. B. Cochran Franklin National Bank of Washington Kromett Dowd Postal Telegraph Company

George Keene Drugstore Holiday Gift Array at Military Plaza

Advertisement lists Xmas gifts and items for sale including tree decorations toys perfume sets candy baby sets pipes cigars Xmas cards tobaccos stationery ivory dots art candles military sets bob hair combs and brushes at George Keene, druggist, Military Plaza.

George Keene Military Plaza

Success hinges on personality says Mrs Bickett

Mrs Bickett a San Antonio businesswoman, an insurance producer and Cole Tan Company agent, stresses that success in sales comes from knowledge of prospect disposition and genuine, pleasant conduct. She advises honesty, no pestering, selling one’s own proposition first, and building trust through sincere service. Her remarks aim to guide women pursuing business careers.

Stone Big San Antonio Bickett Cole Tan Company Baylor Nda Iit Idie Siate

Trial of Barinzie continues amid Klan ties questions

Jury selection responds to Klansmen on the panel as defense challenges seek names of Klan members and correspondence. Prosecution notes source of private prosecution. case moved on change of venue from Uvalde after a July primary death at Mahaffey Abstract offices.

Klanshen Harry C. Melton Warren M. Anderson Klan Dact Hooded Order McKinsie Asyense San Antonio Klan No. 31 W. C. Douglas Glande Carter Silene Douglas Carter Andre McCrory Tnd Williams Waco Levi Old Willems Uvalde County West Texas Old Mahaffey Abstract Company Bluetiot

Hiller Acquitted of Texas Frauds in Kansas City

In Kansas City on December 16 Judge Willard Phall sustained the demurrer of George W. Miller charged with fraud to obtain a Cameron County Texas deed. The court ordered acquittal after ruling the state failed to prove sufficient evidence to sustain the indictment. Miller allegedly obtained 220 acres of Texas land and a home valued at 850,000 via false pretenses in exchange for two apartments in Kansas City.

Kansas City George W. Miler Cameron County Texas Willard Phall Miller George 8. Wolfersberger

Postal Salary Veto Before Senate Amid Debate

Debate over a postal pay increase advances to the Senate with Republican and Democrat senators opposing immediate action. Key supporters listed include Couzens Cummins Edge Frazier Howell Johnson Jones Ladd McKinley McNary Reed Stanfield Wadsworth Norbeck and others while Democrats Bruce Dial and King align against rapid consideration. The chair’s ruling slows momentum by delaying a vote on overriding discussion.

Couzens Michigan Cummins Iowa Edge New Jersey Frazier North Dakota Howell Nebraska Johnson California Jones Washington Ladd McKinley Illinois McNary Oregon Reed Pennsylvania Stanfield Wadsworth New York Norbeck Rotl Tau Bruce Maryland Dial South Carolina King Utah Senate

Snow Storm Bites Northern Rockies With Arctic Winds

A fresh storm sweeping the northern Rockies since Sunday sent fine snow and arctic breezes across the region. Skies remain partially cloudy with flurries and a chance of rain as it moves eastward.

Xice Rockies Flivide Canasta

Blind folk invited to see Majestic vaudeville act

Judge Archer lauds the Rotary Club's dress rehearsal of Midnight at the Majestic Theater. He invites every blind resident of San Antonio to Wednesday's performance, offering two free tickets via box office at the Majestic, courtesy of Charlie Leach. The act by J Frank Davis lets the blind follow a show without descriptions, like listening to radio drama with heightened realism.

Rotary Club San Antonio Majestic Theater Charlie Leach Mr. Leach Rotary Son J. Frank Davis Davis Leac

Deputy shot on Mexican border near Laredo

Joe Fierros deputy sheriff was critically wounded when gunfire erupted from the Mexican side while he and Deputy Constable Lazaro Gonzalez attempted to arrest two Mexican smugglers unloading liquor at the Rio Grande. Fierros returned to the county jail and then home in critical condition.

Laredo Joe Fierros Rio Grande Fierros Lazaro Gonzalez Bierrog

Letter Threatens Viscount Allenby Before Alexandria Visit

A letter signed The Black Mand threatened Viscount Allenby, the British high commissioner for Egypt, as he prepared to depart Cairo for Alexandria. A Cairo dispatch notes that many British and foreign officials plan to resign from Egyptian service next April.

London Viscount Allenby Egypt Cairo Alexandria Daily Mail Daily Telegraph

New Orleans Gets Morning Tribune Daily Paper Debut

The Morning Tribune debuted in New Orleans as a six day morning paper published by the New Orleans Item Publishing Company, which also issues the Evening Item. The Sunday Morning Item will now appear as the Item Tribune.

New Orleans Morning ‘Tribune New Orleans Item Publishing Company Item Item-Tribune

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