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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1925
Page
1
A 1924 commentary discusses self determination in the postwar era, cautioning that idealistic plans may fail without practical governance. It cites figures like Trigerio and Norris, critiques labor amendments, warns against interference with child labor in religious schools, and notes a diphtheria epidemic requiring vaccination.
A Chicago dispatch describes Berlin’s monocle fad for women with notes from fashion authorities. Women face lessons and costly practice to wear one as skirts climb fifteen inches high and styles shift toward bold color frames.
Alarm again sounded in Williamson County as a week of deadly clashes heightens calls for troops and martial law. Sheriff Galligan and Chief Walker urge Adjutant General Black to intervene after four men died and new warrants loom for Asain Smith linked to the previous killings.
San Antonio remains the largest voting city in Texas with about 50 900 qualified voters in Bexar county, Dallas close at 51 150, and Fort Worth area around 29 000. Receipts issued reach 45 000 with 600 exemptions noted as sub stations spread citywide during a campaign led by the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
A statewide search for Thomas Conner Jr. followed his departure from Zacatecas Mexico to attend St Marys College. He aimed for Dallas to stay with his aunt after leaving home January 9. A letter to his parents failed to arrive as police and friends continued the search.
In Last Orange New Jersey on January 31 a card party hosted by Miss Elizabeth Toomey revealed her engagement to Chicago man George J. Williamson. The family cat was released from a bag and the announcement reached guests, ending with a neck tattoo signaling the news.
The legislatures of Yucatan, Campeche and Tabasco adopted a law prohibiting laborers from working after ten in the morning. The Veracruz legislature is studying a similar measure.
Air mail pilot TK G Page on the Omaha Chicago route set a new speed record by covering 426 miles at an average 155 mph. He completed the trip in 2 hours 47 minutes, carrying 29 000 letters, with a favorable tail wind aiding arrival at 8 35 a m after starting at 6 48 a m.
Tentative arrangements for the U S Navy fleet cruise during July maneuvers abroad are announced by the Navy Department. Seven ships will visit Australia with portions sailing via Melbourne and Wellington while others proceed from Hawaii to Sydney and Auckland, stopping a week or more at each port.
In Quaker Texas Ranger Y H Wayler is cleared of murder charges in the shooting death of San Antonio grocer R B Pioneers. District Judge Green instructs jury to render a not guilty verdict after state evidence and defense request. Wayler exits courtroom a free man as the proceeding ends.
Henry W. Faison, son of Rep Haison of North Carolina, filed in the District Supreme Court for annulment of his marriage to Annie Nelson Maison, a Black maid. He alleges that for six months before their January 17 wedding, she gave him liquor until he was totally irresponsible and temporarily mentally deranged.
Federal prosecutor outlined a wide conspiracy to wreck small banks across a score of states. The scheme allegedly sold forged paper to banks, leaving them with worthless notes and prompting frantic attempts to recoup losses. Indictments targeted bankers and a Kansas City financier tied to the Centropolis Bank mystery.
Miami Florida January 31 A 15 year old named Viola Mallack offers to sell her hand in marriage for five thousand dollars. She says she wants funds to move her sick mother from Newari to Florida and that she will advertise to find a husband rather than wait to be approached.
Bandits in the metropolitan district escaped with two payroll bags worth $1,000 each in New Jersey. A Brooklyn Gelicatesson owner was shot in the butt while resisting a holdup. Yauny Spitaing, an assistant at a Linden novelty company, was only lightly hurt. Pedestrians Ary Kanufman, a Newark bus manufacturer’s paymaster, was robbed after a single shot shattered his windshield and the bandits fled with the payroll bag.
L. J. Truett, prominent local lawyer and brother of Rev. George W. Truett, declines Governor Miriam Ferguson’s offer to join the board of university regents. He releases a letter explaining regret but stating he cannot serve, despite desire to aid the university and Ferguson administration.
Los Angeles reports Reane R Southern of Tu convicted of murdering RR. El Mak, a theatrical booking agent, slashed both wrists today and is near death. Southern’s death by own action attempt followed news of his wife Violet Ruth Southern seeking a divorce on grounds her husband was a felon.
Report from Wailuke in Mani island details a 16 year old Hawaiian girl, Cavelin Vunou, who drenched herself with kerosene and set herself on fire after a severe parental scolding. The tragedy occurred near Honolulu but stemmed from local family discipline.
Dexian, Joe Tawson and Miss Wylie Sears were taken to Austin for Pasteur treatment after a mad dog bite incident here. A number of cattle and other animals were killed following the attack by the same dog.
Report from Alaska describes Miss Emily Morgan, Red Cross nurse in Unalaska, aiding Nome's diphtheria crisis. Leonard Sepellu brings serum from Fairbanks while mushers risk life along the Seward Peninsula routes. Welch the physician awaits help as dogs and snow endure extreme cold.
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