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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1924
Page
8
The Associated Press reports 1923 cancer deaths totaled 56,754 in the census area covering 7.6 percent of the population, up 5,816 from 1922, with a rate of 82.4 per 100000. Tuberculosis deaths fell to 90,732 with a rate of 93.6. Census estimates suggest unregistered areas would push cancer to about 99,000 deaths in 1923.
New York dispatch reports John McCormack denies rumors that he paid blackmailers $100,000 over a compromisingCapley Plaza hotel incident. He cites his clean record and protests he would never be blackmailed. An affidavit linked to a Middlesex County extortion case is discussed in Boston court proceedings.
A brief AP report from Los Angeles dated December 30 notes high school students will assemble and deliver comforts for indigent families. The initiative underlines student community service and aids the needy during the winter season.
Testimony by defense and state witnesses centers on Levi Old a slain Uvalde lawyer and member of the Newton gang with both sides arguing about his character. Stenographer Lessie Tate testified Old kept a pistol in his desk and that he was a peaceful man, while McKenzie claimed Old fired to protect himself.
Mt Holly, N J Dec 20 Clifford Heller former assistant cashier of the Mount Holly National Bank arrested in Detroit charged with embezzling 18510 is legally dead according to a Burlington county surrogate record dated August 30 1922 It is supported by Metropolitan Life Insurance records which at that time paid 460 on Heller life to Grace Bowne of Asbury Park his daughter his long absence without adjustment of the policy forced court action before payment
Police say four young men and a woman may be linked to a recent series of robberies in San Antonio. A coat found in a Broadway pharmacy led to arrests after a night watchman spotted suspects fleeing. Detectives traced the clue with city officials, identifying two witnesses who saw the suspects flee. One 24 year old held earlier remains under investigation with few leads tying him to the crime.
Aguascalientes reports fear of violent clash as agrarians backing Jose Maria Elizalde and supporters of Victorio Medina prepare for confrontation after recent elections. Dispatches say armed groups advance toward Aguascalicotes city amid disputed victory claims.
London December 1920 A verdict in favor of President Ebert of Germany in his libel suit against Editor Rothardt of the Mittelderdachteien was returned by Magdeburg court yesterday The editor was sentenced to six months in prison according to Amsterdam agency dispatches
President and Mrs Coolidge invited several friends to an afternoon and evening Potomac cruise aboard the Mayflower. The Washington visit follows a morning program with officials and public events.
Main Avenue High School in San Antonio undertakes a pioneering program to teach citizenship by adopting 60 needy families for Christmas. Students are divided into advisory groups to provide gifts, a tree, dinner, clothing, provisions, and other essentials, as arranged by Christmas Cheer Associations and Associated Charities. Principal S. Enkeles says the project benefits students as much as formal studies, preparing them for life’s nontextbook challenges.
Atlee Pomerene special counsel for the United States moved in circuit court to continue the Teapot Dome anti leal lease challenge against Mammoth Oil to January 6 to gain time for additional evidence. Leslie Parker of Denver sought intervention as an interested party but was opposed. In a separate trial, ex boxer McCoy faces jury in a murder case as his defense portrays a family history of insanity and urges mind blank during the dramatic cross examination.
Miss Tillie Stein of Orlando Florida and Jerome Hertz of New York City were seriously injured in a car crash near Anderson. Stein's mother was killed in the collision. The two injured were expected to recover after being taken to a local hospital.
C B Burleson a 42 year old Cecar Grove glass worker pleaded not guilty to an attack charge after arraignment before Judge Mills in Genton district court. He was remanded in default of $1000 bond. The alleged attack occurred Monday night on the Sento road when the 19 year old girl was picked up and found unconscious. she was taken to a local hospital where she remains under care.
Mikoly Sesur, married with a wife and several children in Cleveland, was arrested after Mrs. Mary Wefsky was shot in a St. Mark's Place apartment. The bullet entered her mouth and lodged in her neck. He claims she tried suicide after receiving letters from his wife. Mrs. Nefsky accuses him. he is held on felonious assault.
In Pittsburgh Chinatown last night Yee Hong, a laundryman and Hip Sing tong member, was shot dead by an assassin. Police pursued two attackers who fled in a car, reigniting the tong war after a weeks long lull.
Little Rock Arkansas December 20 One thousand five hundred ninety six miles of highway were improved in Arkansas in 1924 at a total cost of eight million dollars according to a report by the state highway department to the state labor bureau. Estimates for 1925 indicate about two thousand one hundred sixty miles of road will be improved at a cost between seven and eight million dollars.
Mrs J Ms Stoney wife of Grace Episcopal church rector died a few hours after receiving the Schange Club loving cup for unselfish service to the city during 1924 in Anvision Alabama. She had been ill for several days. Interment will be at Nashville her former home.
San Antonio and parts of Texas endure a severe Arctic cold with sleet and heavy frost. Temperatures plunge to records as trains delay and communications falter. Widespread freezing damages pipes and crops while relief expectations rise with warming forecasts by Sunday.
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