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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1924

Page

4

Pan American Workers Elect Holl for Federation Presidency

Matthew Woll, vice president of the AFL, is viewed as a likely Pan American Federation president after Gompers’ death. Mexican leader Exeaniel Salcedo, returning from a funeral tour, signals plans for a referendum on leadership and closer U S Mexican labor ties. Salcedo notes strong alignment with AFL policies and cites deposits by Mexican officials into labor banks as sign of cooperation. Delegates from the United States and Mexico will travel to Cuba and Latin America to push unification across labor organizations.

Matthew Woll American Federation of Labor Pan- American Federation Gompers Exeaniel Salcedo Labor Teader Washington New York San Antonio Luis N. Morones Salcedo Pan-American Labor Federation Lilcedo United States A. M. Elias Plutarco Elias Calles Amalgamated Clothing Corporation William Green American Federation Frank Morrison Mexico Gomners Pan-American Federation

Plant Juice touted as miracle cure by Waco wife

Mrs. W. E. Pace of 1001 North Fifth Street Waco Texas says Plant Juice relieved her husband’s gastritis and indigestion after foreign specialists failed. She reports rapid improvement from the first dose and praises the remedy’s efficacy. The Plant Juice Man visits San Antonio drug stores offering free samples and explanations.

W. E. Pace North Fifth Street Waco Texas Tuice South America Canada Mexico Eny San Antonio Somnet Houston Nararco

Green on the hills and plains and other odd bits

A column of light humor and oddities notes varied items from corn cob cereal claims to a bootlegging charge absence of law and a rattlesnake performer, with commentary on fashion, language, and misprints. It mentions an Indianapolis chemist praising corncob cereal and a Savannah man suing over an artificial leg.

Tradition London violin bow makers blamed over white horse scarcity

A cryptic verse style note complains Tradition London violin bow makers suffer from scarce white horses and tail hairs for necks. It contrasts red headed girls, collar buttons in haste, and a Los Angeles man wrecking furniture after a mishap. It mentions ear inflammation from headphones and a radio broadcaster joke about scratching ears during a two minute stand by.

London Ans

Judge Robert SY Faces Oral Crossword Ban

A Terre court jurist seeks relief from public crossword work citing conflicts of interest. Dora Dunbell argues bronchitis worsens, claiming an inflammatory condition as a distraction.

Robert SY

Pleasanton Garage Looted by Robbers

The J B Leggett garage at Pleasanton was robbed Tuesday night according to a report to San Antonio police. Burglars took 20 inner tubes a battery a set of cables two motor meters and two spotlights. Other thefts Tuesday night included a silver flower basket a silver cake basket from Mrs F E Mills 810 East Elmira street a cravenetie coat from Dr Charles B Dixon 406 Houston building clothing from J Martinez 1109 South Brazos Street Prochers at Mrs Ed Chamberlain 1425 Main Avenue but frightened away Shoplifters stole two gowns and two silk jerseys from the Ladies Shop 618 East Houston Street.

J. B. Leggett Pleasanton San Antonio F. E. Mills Elmira Street Charles B. Dixon Houston Building J. 8 Martinez South Brazos Street Ed Chamberlain Giz East Houston Street

Freeman T Crain Claimed By Death

Freeman T Crain 26 died Tuesday night at his home 1128 Hammond Avenue after seven months illness. Funeral 3:30 Thursday from Baptist Temple with Rev. A Freddo officiating. Interment City Cemetery No. 2. Survived by widow, one infant Allen, mother Ada Crain, Highland Park school superintendent, three sisters Mrs J M Sallee Mrs A Ti Youngs Mrs Christie Orth, one brother Charles EB Crain, all of San Antonio.

Ada Crain Highland Park School J. M. Sallee A. Ti. Youngs Christie Orth Charles EB. Crain San Antonio

Make a big noise with New Year fireworks ad

Advertisement touts a wide range of fireworks including rockets roman candles torpedoes firecrackers snakes and sparklers with free delivery until midnight by George Keene shruggist Military glass Cr.

George Keene Military Glass

Spal Bungo Gang Hunt Continues

A San Antonio merchant, Charles T. Hummel, faced a fleecing. Officers planned further charges and sought to arrest a man on robbery counts filed after Hummel met with Sheriff Jim Stevens, Deputy Alfonso Newton, and Detective Captain Sam Street. A large reward is offered for the return of the funds.

Charles T. Hummel San Antonio Hummel Jim Stevens Alfonso Newton Sam Street Jr. Hummel Alphonse Newton Jr Mounted Customs Charles Stevens J.A. N. Peres District Attorney’s Office Storeris

Elect Officers for Bexar County Farm Bureau

About 300 members are to meet at 2 pm Saturday in the county commissioner's court room to elect officers for the coming year and plan work for 1925. B L Lawhon will address the gathering.

Bexar County Farm Bureau Comrier B. L. Lawhon Burcau

Europeans Favorable View Of Mexico Says Official

Luis Montes de Oca newly named Mexican comptroller general and former Paris consul reports broad European goodwill toward Mexico especially in France. He notes travels from Paris to Mexico City via El Paso, New York and the Atlantic crossing on the Olympic. Strong praise comes from France Germany Switzerland and other nations.

Mexico Europe France Luis Montes de Oca Paris Mexico City el Paso

Andrew C Pierce Heads Woolen Mills

Andrew G. Pierce Jr confirms his election as head of the American Wooler company, succeeding William Madison Wood who resigned today. The move follows Pierce's remark on his intention to cooperate with President Calles’ government. He traveled from San Antonio toward Mexico after a brief stop.

New -Bedford Mass Andrew G. Pierce, Jr American Wooler Company Ste Leced Wiliam Madison Wood W Ho

Missing Husband Object of Search

Police hunt for W. E. Moore 45 of 726 Schley Avenue missing since Tuesday afternoon after he failed to meet his wife at a downtown meeting place. Relatives fear he had an accident or foul play after last seen driving away from home. Police report he was to meet his wife on Houston Street at 5 PM. he never arrived.

Seizures Reported Over Bottles and Tariffs

Fragmentary note describes two men charged with tariff violations as a duties collector reports seizures of bottles. Words indicate Wednesday action and filed complaints, but details are unclear.

City bonds retirement and issue details found

The report notes plans to retire city bonds and issue new ones. It states fifteen bonds with a face value of 1000 dollars each, totaling 15 000 dollars, with the city commission approving the bond action for 15 375 dollars.

City- Commissi Iseneae ‘Theata 'Addeorergor

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Pan-American Workers Holl Woll V. BE. Pace Tam Mach Loreae Indianapollg Atlantic City Isidhie Pete Winsted, Conn Babylonia O'Reilly Reilly Los Angeles Radio Itch Dora Dora Dunbell Broncos Freeman T. Crain Spal Farm Bureau Hin S.S Nature Soledad Andrew C. Pierce Woolen Mills
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