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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1924
Page
7
Savannah ga December 19 Artis Watkins a one legged shoemaker has been jailed for larceny after trust. D C Nobles a fellow one legged man accuses Watkins of keeping his artificial leg left in the shop months ago. The case awaits trial.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a new emulsified creosote medicine that soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs to treat chronic coughs colds and related lung trouble. It claims twofold action reduces irritation and heals membranes with a guaranteed refund if not relieved after following directions.
Fritz Haarmann the Hanover murderer known as the wholesale killer was sentenced to death for slaying 24 young men over six years. Accomplice Hans Grans received a death sentence for inciting murder, while Haarmann argued he would be sent to an insane asylum.
Charlie Thoraypao, a 13 year old student at Shi nois Pharmaceutical School, was shot twice by burglars who wrested his weapon as he investigated a broken window. He was taken to County Hospital. Four men near the scene were detained. The report shifts to a separate trial where Haarmann and Grans face death for a spree of murders, with Haarmann expressing no remorse and asserting confusion about his actions.
The Texas Joint Legislative Council of presidents and representatives from major women’s groups met in Austin to frame their legislative program for the coming session. The council, formed before the 38th Legislature, discussed lobbying and awaited a report after another advisory meeting with seven regional men. Ella Reid of Houston was named secretary. Notables attended as leaders became increasingly involved in advancing child welfare, labor, and prison reform measures.
In Wilmington Delaware Dr Roy D Mitchell 32 died in Physicians and Surgeons Hospital from a hiccough attack that triggered heart trouble after three days of convulsions. He was a Millsboro native, University of Maryland graduate practicing in the city for two years. The notice also lists several Texas nursing and women’s clubs leaders with Mrs De Van Watts as Joint Legislative council chair and Jane McCillom Austin as executive secretary.
London detectives open inquiry into the Ludlow collection theft. The Chicago financier linked sensationally to the case is unfounded and jewels were returned to the owner’s solicitors six weeks after the loss. The Yard focuses on tracing the original thief who dealt with the solicitors.
Report from Syracuse states blindness is decreasing among New York children as more educators and workers join the effort. William O' Corse, president of the New York State Federation of Workers, says the blind population in the state will be cut substantially within a short time. The discussion touches on public interest about solicitor actions tied to a $30,000 reward and Scotland Yard’s reaction to the handling of jewel thieves and law enforcement cooperation.
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