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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1925
Page
2
In New Orleans a dispute over a $50 bill led to a pistol duel between E Vollmer of San Antonio and Burke. Both men died before reaching the hospital after being shot at close range. Vollmer resided at 176 West Travis. Police say the tension began when Vollmer accused Burke of stealing the money.
An ad touts Joint-Ease as a big discovery for stiff and swollen joints. It claims spinal massage can revive older folks and that many people use it daily with help from pharmacists. It emphasizes quick effects and a low price, urging readers to try the product now.
A San Antonio couple praises Four Plant Juice for curing years of biliousness and dizziness in a wife who suffered from morning mouth issues and headaches. The testimonial notes relief after taking the product, with a neighborly endorsement from W T Mitchell of the Southern Steel Company.
A promotional note claims Torsaath Pyramid Pile Suppositories relieve pain itching and bleeding from piles. It urges purchase in drugstores and promotes Pyramid as a trusted product.
A specialist praises pine tar and honey as the best cough remedy for throat and bronchial troubles. The piece notes grandmothers used pine tar syrup widely, warns against harmful drugs, and urges using Dr Beil’s product sold at Hones.
The society page notes two surprise weddings this week Howell Mueller to Miss Helen Maulsby of Terrell at St Pauls Church and Marvin Hirsch to Miss Marjorie DelMouley. After ceremonies couples journey to New Orleans and to Austin Dallas. Social events follow with teas luncheons and bridge at Fort Sam Houston and by local hosts.
The Thirty seventh District Court grand jury found no true bill against Jesse Billings in the Cooper murder case, exonerating him from any responsibility in Tom Cooper’s killing. J L Gabbock also received a no bill on charges tied to the same case. Deputy Ed Knight and Red Hamilton were indicted previously and released on bond. the second grand jury returned 23 true bills and 21 no bills.
Four round trips were flown between Kelly Field and Scott Field Bellew UL during January totaling 87 hours and 27 minutes of flight time at an average speed of SS mph. Captain W F E Lynd made the best single trip lasting 18 hours 43 minutes covering 1940 miles at 103 mph. Lieutenant D M Reeves completed the last trip after head winds in 25 hours 25 minutes with an average speed just over 76 mph. Other flights by Lieutenant G W McEntire, and by L C Craigie and F Apes occurred in 19 hours and 28 hours 45 minutes respectively. DH-4B engines consumed 1896 gallons, about 109 1-2 gallons per hour.
Witty men from the Eighth Corps Area will be given a special course of training in the big repair shops at Camp Normoyle to improve the efficiency of mechanics in the corps area motor repair shops. Orders from corps area headquarters will select men who report between February 1 and May 15 for enrollment in the Motor Transport Training School at Normoyle. After completing the course they return to duties in their unit repair shops.
County License Inspector J. W. Collins said tourists from other states without 1925 auto licenses will not be molested while they obtain a license from home. Motorcycle officers will not arrest such visitors, as the inspector noted the process requires time.
In Puebla state agrarian sections seized large sugar plantations once owned by former American consul William O Jenkins. Secretary of Agriculture Leon ordered Puebla authorities to supervise evacuation and return the land to the United States parties. Mr Jenkins and American consul Alexander W Reedell reported the seizure and asked for restoration.
Margarito Castillo pleaded guilty before Judge George G Clifton to aggravated assault after a rock he threw at a man went astray and struck his sister in the mouth through a window. He was fined 50 and costs after admitting drinking led to the misdirected throw.
Marlowe defeated Frankie Moran in a 16 round boxing match in Miami with Moran from New Orleans outpointed last night. Jack Mare Jowe of New York reported the result from the Fin.Feb.3 event.
A white, year-old girl faced a theft under 50 charge after allegedly taking a pair of shoes she could not afford. Testimony indicated she took them to help her mother, with others in the family reportedly taking money from wages. The girl was released on recognizance following district court action.
Vantine's Nut Cups priced per dozen at 20c 60c and 25c and 1.00. Valentine Tallies per dozen 25c. Stationery department on the first floor lists these items and prices.
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